scholarly journals Green tea moisturizer improves skin hydration in elderly

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oentarini Tjandra ◽  
Linda J Wijayadi ◽  
Marcella E Rumawas
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Green Tea ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Social Institution ◽  
Estimating Equation ◽  
Skin Hydration ◽  
Hydration Effect ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Elderly Living ◽  
Skin Capacitance

BACKGROUND<br />Dry skin is a major skin health problem in elderly. Green tea, which has an antioxidant effect, has recently been used as an active ingredient in moisturizing creams; yet the effect has not been well studied. This study compares the skin hydration effect of green tea and vitamin E moisturizer among elderly.<br /><br />METHODS<br />This quasi-experimental study involved 60 elderly living in Tresna Werda Budi Mulia 4 Social Institution, Jakarta. Using the Runve HL 611 skin analyzer, skin capacitance was measured prior to experiment and every following week during the 5-week application of green tea and vitamin E skin moisturizer on both forearms. The consecutive measurement data was analyzed using Generalized Estimating Equation to compare the relative changes in skin hydration between the two moisturizer groups over 5 weeks of intervention. <br /><br />RESULTS<br />The green tea moisturizer showed more significant increases in skin hydration level than the vitamin E moisturizer at all measurement sites on right arm and proximal left arm (p= 0.021), and medial and distal left arm (p= 0.034). Skin hydration levels significantly changed over time at proximal (p=0.021), medial (p=0.006) and distal (p=0.006) right arm, and medial left arm (p=0.021). A parallel trend of skin hydration improvements for both moisturizer groups indicated no correlation between the moisturizer type and the duration of usage (p &gt;0.05) in all measurement locations. No side effects were observed during application period in both groups.<br /><br />CONCLUSION<br />Routine use of moisturizer containing green tea may improve skin hydration in elderly.

scholarly journals The Effect of Educational Intervention on Efficacy of 1% Permethrin Shampoo and 4% Dimeticone Lotion to Treat Head Lice Infestation Using Propensity Score Matching (PSM)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eslam Moradi Asl ◽  
Abedin Saghafipour ◽  
Amir Hamta ◽  
Zahra Taheri-Kharameh ◽  
Malek Abazari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Successful Treatment ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Estimating Equation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Head Lice ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
East Azerbaijan ◽  
Head Lice Infestation

Abstract Background Head lice are a main public health problem and the most important human ectoparasites and the use of pediculicides is the most common way to control it. One of the possible causes of treatment failure is the lack of improper application of pediculicide. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of education on efficacy of 1% permethrin or 4% dimeticone lotion to treat head lice infestation. Methods This quasi-experimental study was performed on 100 people infected with head lice in comprehensive urban health centers of Ardabil (intervention group) and 400 people of East Azerbaijan and West Azerbaijan (control group) provinces from April to March 2019. The data collection tool included demographic questionnaire and examination evidence recording sheet in terms of presence of hits or adult lice. Results The outcome of treatment included elimination of head lice infestation on days 7, and in the case of recurrence, it was considered on days 14 and 30 after treatment. Data were analyzed using R software and Generalized Estimating Equation method. GEE analysis showed there is significant difference in evaluating head lice over time. Conclusion Participants who received the training intervention (OR = 3.29; CI 95%: 2.21–4.88) were more likely to have a successful treatment than control group. In the case of providing proper training on the use of pediculicides and observing hygiene tips to patients with pediculosis, could help to successful treatment of pediculosis.

Efficacy of Warm Showers on Postpartum Fatigue Among Vaginal-Birth Taiwanese Women: A Quasi-Experimental Design

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-106
Author(s):  
Ching-Hsing Hsieh ◽  
Chien-Lan Chen ◽  
Feng-Fang Chung ◽  
Su-Ying Lin
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Estimating Equation ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Taiwanese Women ◽  
Early Postpartum ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Postpartum Fatigue

Background and Purpose: Postpartum fatigue is one of the most common complaints among women following childbirth. As a postpartum ritual practice, Taiwanese women refrain from taking showers while “doing the month.” However, warm showers are the systemic application of moist heat, and they maintain physical hygiene, stimulate blood circulation, mitigate discomfort, and provide relaxation. As Taiwanese society becomes increasingly receptive to scientific and contemporary health care practice, more and more women choose to take warm showers after childbirth. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of warm showers on postpartum fatigue among vaginal-birth women in Taiwan. Methods: This was a two-group quasi-experimental design. Women took showers in warm water with temperatures ranging between 40 °C and 43 °C for approximately 20 minutes. Postpartum women’s fatigue is measured using the 10-item Postpartum Fatigue Scale (PFS). The intervention effect was analyzed using a generalized estimating equation (GEE) model. Results: The study population consisted of 358 vaginal-birth postpartum Taiwanese women aged 20–43 years. Postpartum women who took warm showers showed improvements from their pretest to posttest mean scores of postpartum fatigue compared to postpartum women who did not take warm showers. Warm showers helped to reduce postpartum fatigue among vaginal-birth women during the study period. Implications for Practice: Nurses have the unique opportunity to provide the intervention to Taiwanese women who have vaginal birth to help them relieve postpartum fatigue with warm showers while “doing the month” without the taboo of no-showering customary practices in the early postpartum period.

Consumption of functional fermented milk containing borage oil, green tea and vitamin E enhances skin barrier function

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 668-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Puch ◽  
Sandrine Samson-Villeger ◽  
Denis Guyonnet ◽  
Jean-Luc Blachon ◽  
Anthony Vincent Rawlings ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Green Tea ◽  
Barrier Function ◽  
Skin Barrier ◽  
Fermented Milk ◽  
Borage Oil ◽  
Skin Barrier Function

scholarly journals Investigating the Effect of Cognitive and Sensorimotor Exercises on the Functional Balance of the Elderly

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 171-176
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Shaykh ◽  
Zinat Ayazi Vanani ◽  
Fazllolah Bagherzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Functional Balance ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Elderly Living ◽  
Tinetti Test

Background and aims: The elderly living in nursing homes have different motor situations compared with their peers, which can affect different motor functions. Investigating the characteristics of balance has always been of interest to researchers due to its importance in the functional independence of the elderly. Thus, the present research aimed to investigate the effect of cognitive and sensorimotor exercises on the functional balance of the elderly. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed with the intragroup comparison design, as well as pre- and post-test measurement stages in Iran during 2017. A total of 60 elders were chosen through the convenience sampling method. Accordingly, the subjects were matched in four groups after performing the pretest with demographic, physical activity readiness, and Mini-Mental State Examination questionnaires and Tinetti test. Each group performed eight exercise situations lasting for 5-10 seconds by taking the overload principle into account throughout 24 sessions. The statistical population of this research consisted of the elderly living in nursing homes under the supervision of the Welfare Organization of Shiraz, including 875 individuals. In general, 60 subjects were chosen through a voluntary method (age: 61.7 ± 7.6 years old, weight: 65.2± 16.2 kg, and height: 157.7± 6.7 cm). During the data collection, 14 subjects left the study for different reasons. The balance characteristics were measured by the Tinetti test. Finally, statistical analysis was performed through the difference of the scores of measurement stages and by one-way ANOVA and Tukey post hoc tests. Results: The comparison of cognitive, sensorimotor, and combined groups with the control group regarding the dependent variables of the research indicated that cognitive exercises have no significant effect on balance (P=0.103), while the sensorimotor (P=0.002) and combined (P=0.002) exercises were effective on balance. Conclusion: In general, the significance of the balance following sensorimotor and combined exercises compared to the insignificance of cognitive exercises can highlight the importance of sensorimotor exercises in the balance of the elderly living in nursing homes.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Smartphone Learning Versus Lecture-Based Learning for Instruction of Cephalometric Landmark Identification

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Golshah ◽  
Fatemeh Dehdar ◽  
Mohammad Moslem Imani ◽  
Nafiseh Nikkerdar
Keyword(s):  
Reference Point ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Learning Group ◽  
Landmark Identification ◽  
Lateral Cephalograms ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Based Instruction

Abstract Background: Considering the increasing popularity of electronic learning, particularly smartphone learning, and its reportedly optimal efficacy for instruction of complicated topics, this study aimed to compare the efficacy of smartphone learning versus lecture-based learning for instruction of cephalometric landmark identification.Methods: This quasi-experimental interventional study evaluated 53 dental students (4 th year) in two groups of intervention (n=27; smartphone instruction using an application) and control (n=26, traditional lecture-based instruction). Two weeks after the instructions, dental students were asked to identify four landmarks namely the posterior nasal spine (PNS), orbitale (Or), articulare (Ar) and gonion (Go) on lateral cephalograms. The mean coordinates of each landmark identified by orthodontists served as the reference point and the mean distance from each identified point to the reference point was reported as the mean consistency while the standard deviation of this mean was reported as precision of measurement. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 18 via independent sample t-test.Results: No significant difference was noted between the two groups in identification of PNS, Ar or Go (P>0.05). However, the mean error rate in identification of Or was significantly lower in smartphone group compared with the traditional learning group (P=0.020).Conclusions: Smartphone learning had a comparable, and even superior, efficacy to lecture-based learning for instruction of cephalometric landmark identification, and is recommended to enhance the instruction of complicated topics.

Densitas Tulang Ibu Postmenopause Antara Senam Taichi Dan Arenga Pinnata Dengan Senam Taichi Dan Green Tea di Kelurahaan Tumbanggalung Kota Pematangsiantar

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-215
Author(s):  
Sri Hernawati Sirait
Keyword(s):  
Bone Density ◽  
Green Tea ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tea Polyphenol ◽  
T Score ◽  
Green Tea Polyphenol ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Postmenopausal Bone Density Between Taichi Ang Arenga Pinnata And Taichi Ang Green Tea    Sri Hernawati Sirait (Program Studi Kebidanan Pematangsiantar Poltekkes Kemenkes Medan) Email : [email protected]   ABSTRACT                      Osteoporosis is a problem in public health, especially in developing countries. Various ways can be done to reduce osteoporosis, one of which is by consuming Arenga pinnata and green tea and doing tai chi exercises. The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of Taichi and Arenga pinnata exercises with Tai chi exercises and green tea on bone density in postmenopausal mothers. This type of research is quasi-experimental with a quasi-experimental pret and posttest group with control design. It was conducted on 50 postmenopausal mothers in Timbang Galung Subdistrict, Siantar Barat District, Pematangsiantar, July - September 2018. Sampling was taken by consecutive sampling. Tai chi and consumption of Arenga pinnata in group 1 and tai chi and gymnastic consumption of group II green tea polyphenol (GTP) for 12 weeks were taken. Bone density measurement with densitometry. Data analysis with Mann Whitney U and Wilcoxon test with α = 0.05. The mean T-score before intervention in the control group was -2.71 ± 1.35 and -3.21 ± 0.67 in the intervention group (p = 202). There were no differences in bone density in the two groups after intervention (p = 0.488). There were differences in bone density in the control group before and after the intervention (p = 0,000). There were differences in bone density in the intervention group before and after treatment (p = 0,000). Tai chi exercise and arenga pinnata and gymnastics Tai chi and green tea increases bone density in postmenopausal women. Tai chi exercises with a combination of other supporting supplements need to be done in premenopausal women.   Keywords:  bone density; postmenopausal women; taichi; arenga pinnata;  green tea.   Densitas Tulang Ibu Postmenopause Antara Senam Taichi Dan Arenga Pinnata Dengan Senam Taichi Dan Green Tea   Abstrak  Osteoporosis merupakan masalah dalam kesehatan masyarakat terutama di negara berkembang. Berbagai cara dapat dilakukan untuk mengurangi osteoporosis, salah satunya adalah dengan mengkonsumsi arenga pinnata dan green tea serta melakukan  senam tai chi. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui perbedaan antara senam tai chi dan arenga  pinnata dengan senam tai chi dan green tea terhadap densitas tulang pada ibu postmenopause. Jenis penelitian adalah quasi eksperimen dengan rancangan quasi experiment pret and posttest group with control design. Dilakukan pada 50 orang ibu postmenopause di Kelurahan Timbang Galung Kecamatan Siantar Barat Pematangsiantar, Juli-September 2018. Pengambilan sampel dengan consecutive sampling. Dilakukan senam tai chi dan konsumsi Arenga pinnata pada kelompok 1 dan senam tai chi dan konsumsi green tea polyphenol (GTP) kelompok II selama 12 minggu. Pengukuran densitas tulang dengan densitometry. Analisa data dengan uji  Mann Whitney U dan Wilcoxon dengan α = 0,05. Rerata T-score  sebelum intervensi pada kelompok kontrol -2,71 ± 1,35 dan -3,21 ± 0,67 pada kelompok intervensi (p = 202). Tidak terdapat perbedaan densitas tulang pada kedua kelompok setelah intervensi (p = 0,488). Terdapat perbedaan densitas tulang pada kelompok kontrol sebelum dan setelah intervensi (p = 0,000). Terdapat perbedaan densitas tulang pada kelompok intervensi sebelum dan setelah perlakuan (p = 0,000).  Senam tai chi dan arenga pinnata dengan senam tai chi dan green tea meningkatkan densitas tulang pada wanita postmenopause. Senam tai chi dengan kombinasi suplemen pendukung lain perlu dilakukan pada wanita premenopause.   Kata kunci :  densitas tulang;  ibu post menopause; taichi; arenga pinnata; green tea

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