scholarly journals Assessment of Dysphagia and pain intensity among patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy: A comparative study among laser and control group

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Donald Fernandes ◽  
Shantaling Nigudgi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals Can Machine Translation Assist to Prepare for Simultaneous Interpretation?

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (16) ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
Ying Qin ◽  
Chunqing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Machine Translation ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Simultaneous Interpretation ◽  
Simultaneous Interpreting ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

With the rapid development of machine translation, the research of man-machine coordinated translation is drawing much concern. This paper explores roles of machine translation on advance preparation for simultaneous interpreting. We carry out a comparative study on 14 student interpreters, which are divided into experimental group and control group. The students in experimental group are allowed to use machine translation to prepare for a simultaneous interpreting, while the students in control group are not. The experimental results show that errors in machine translation might mislead the student interpreters in the simultaneous interpreting practice. On the other hand, if the time of preparation is limited, it is better not to resort to machine to make preparation because of time-consuming proofreading, or twice the effort would achieve half the result.

Expert advice about therapeutic exercise during pregnancy reduces the symptoms of sacroiliac dysfunction

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 559-565
Author(s):  
Manuela Filipec ◽  
Ratko Matijević
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Expert Advice ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Therapeutic Exercise ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
And Control ◽  
Exercise During Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

AbstractObjectivesThere are growing evidence that exercise improves sacroiliac dysfunction symptoms in pregnant women; but no data about the effect of expert advice regarding this matter. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of expert advice about therapeutic exercise on sacroiliac dysfunction in pregnancy.MethodsA total of 500 women with sacroiliac dysfunction diagnosed in pregnancy were randomized in study and control group. Study group has conducted expert advice on therapeutic exercise; while control group continued with their normal lifestyle. Pain intensity by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and degree of functional disability by Quebec scale were assessed at enrolment and after 3 and 6 weeks.ResultsSignificantly better reduction in pain intensity assessed by VAS (p=0.001) and degree of functional disability assessed by Quebec scale (p=0.001) was noted in study compared to control group. Better results for both outcome measures were obtained if intervention was implemented earlier i.e., in second (p=0.001; p=0.001) compared to third (p=0.005; p=0.001) trimester. Strong positive correlation was found between pain intensity and degree of functional disability in both groups.ConclusionsExpert advice on therapeutic exercise is effective in reduction of sacroiliac dysfunction symptoms during pregnancy.Trial registrationACTRN12617000556347

scholarly journals MASASE MENGURANGI NYERI PERSALINAN PADA IBU BERSALIN

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 726-730
Author(s):  
Nopita Yanti Sitorus ◽  
Maimunah R
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Active Phase ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Control ◽  
Maternity Clinic

Introduction: Labor pain management can be implemented both non pharmacologically and pharmacologically. It can be done non pharmacologically without using drugs such as relaxation, massage, acupressure, acupuncture, hot or cold compresses and aromatherapy, while pharmacologically through the use of drugs. Non-pharmacological pain management is more secure, simpler, no bad side effect and reffering to mother caring than pharmacological pain management that potentially have adverse effect.Purpose: To identify the effect of massage on mothers’ pain during first stage labor. Method: This is an analytical survey study with cross sectional method. It was taken place in Hadijah Maternity Clinic which is located in Medan. It was conducted from January to July 2021. The populations were 38 mothers who gave birth physiologically, that complained pain during first stage labor in Hadijah Maternity Clinic. The samples were part of the number and characteristics possessed by the population. There were 38 women chosen as the sample of the study that devided into 2 groups; control group and intervention group.Results: The rate of pain intensity in intervention group before the massage was about 7,26 and after the massage was 4,74 with the value p=0,000. Whereas in control group, the rate of pain intensity before the massage was 7,00 and after the massage 6,16 with value p=0,007. So that the comparison after the massage which was carried out in the intervention and control groups obtained value p=0,001Conclusion: There is a significant effect of the massage on the reduction of mothers’ labor pain during first stage labor. Suggestion clinics and hospitals to use the massage method as an intervention in reducing labor pain in the active phase of the first stage Key words: Massage, Labor Pain, First Stage Labor ABSTRAKPendahuluan : Manajemen nyeri persalinan dapat diterapkan secara non farmakologis dan farmakologis. Pendekatan secara non farmakologis tanpa penggunaan obat-obatan seperti relaksasi, masase, akupresur, akupunktur, kompres panas atau dingin dan aromaterapi, sedangkan secara farmakologis melalui penggunaan obat-obatan. Manajemen nyeri non farmakologis lebih aman, sederhana dan tidak menimbulkan efek merugikan serta mengacu kepada asuhan sayang ibu, dibandingkan dengan metode farmakologi yang berpotensi mempunyai efek yang merugikanTujuan : Mengidentifikasi pengaruh metode masase terhadap nyeri persalinan pada ibu inpartu kala I fase aktif. Metode : Jenis penelitian kuantitatif pendekatan quasy ekspreimen Lokasi penelitian di RB Hadijah yang terletak di Kota Medan. Penelitian dilakukan sejak bulan Januari sampai dengan bulan Juli 2021. Populasi penelitian adalah semua Ibu Bersalin Fisiologis yang mempunyai keluhan nyeri persalinan dengan partus pervaginam di RB Hadijah sebanyak 38 orang. Sampel adalah bagian dari jumlah dan karakteristik yang dimiliki oleh populasi. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sesuai dengan kriteria adalah sebanyak 38 orang dibagi menjadi 2 yaitu kelompok control dan kelompok intervensiHasil : Intensitas nyeri responden pada kelompok intervensi rata-rata skala nyeri sebelum dilakukan metode masase adalah 7,26 dan sesudah dilakukan metode masase adalah 4,74 diperoleh nilai p=0,000. Pada kelompok kontrol rata-rata skala nyeri sebelum dilakukan metode masase adalah 7,00 dan sesudah dilakukan metode masase pada kelompok kontrol 6,16 diperoleh nilai p=0,007. Sehingga perbandingan sesudah dilakukan metode masase pada kelompok intervensi dan kontrol diperoleh nilai p=0,001Kesimpulan : ada pengaruh yang signifikan metode masase terhadap pengurangan nyeri persalinan pada ibu inpartu kala I fase aktif.Saran klinik maupun rumah sakit supaya menggunakan metode masase sebagai salah satu intervensi dalam mengurangi nyeri persalinan kala I fase aktif Kata Kunci : Metode masase, Nyeri Persalinan, Inpartu Kala I

scholarly journals Effectiveness of combined ultrasound and exercise therapy in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome - randomized, placebo-controlled investigation

2018 ◽  
Vol 146 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 561-566
Author(s):  
Milica Lazovic ◽  
Mirjana Kocic ◽  
Marija Hrkovic ◽  
Dejan Nikolic ◽  
Ivana Petronic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Sensory Nerve ◽  
Ultrasound Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Sensory Nerve Action ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
And Control

Introduction/Objective. The aim of the paper was to evaluate the short-term effectiveness of ultrasound treatment procedure on defined clinical parameters and changes of electrodiagnostic parameters at the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome patients. Methods. Thirty-five patients (50 hands) were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group (EG) (20 patients (29 hands)) and the control group (CG) (15 patients (21 hands)). Twenty sessions of ultrasound treatment were performed over a period of seven weeks and control examination was performed during the eighth week from the initial session. Clinical assessment parameters (pain intensity, superficial sensibility, and Tinel sign), and electrodiagnostic parameters (motor distal latency ? mDL), median sensory nerve conduction velocity (SNCV), and median sensory nerve action potential (SNAP) were assessed both at baseline (T1) and at control (T2). Results. There is significant improvement of pain intensity (T1 ? 10.4/58.6/31; T2 ? 65.5/27.6/6.9; p < 0.001) and superficial sensibility (T1 ? 3.4/69/27.6; T2 ? 44.8/34.5/20.7; p < 0.001) in the EG after the treatment. In the EG, there is significant reduction in frequency of positive Tinel?s sign (T1 ? 100/0; T2 ? 62.1/37.9; p < 0.001), and mDL significantly decreased after the treatment (T1 ? 4.7 ? 1.3; T2 ? 4.5 ? 1.2; p = 0.007), while SNAP (T1 ? 20.2 ? 15.4; T2 ? 24.4 ? 16.5; p < 0.001) and SNCV (T1 ? 36.5 ? 9.8; T2 ? 42.6 ? 9.7; p < 0.001) significantly increased. Conclusion. Ultrasound treatment along with exercises have positive short-term effects and benefits on improvement of clinical and electrodiagnostic findings in individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome.

scholarly journals Impairment of Proprioception in Young Adult Nonradicular Patients with Lumbar Derangement Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Marzena Olszewska-Karaban ◽  
Anna Permoda-Białozorczyk ◽  
Aneta Dąbrowska ◽  
Ewa Bandurska ◽  
Andrzej Permoda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Stability Index ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Degree Of Disability ◽  
And Control

Maintaining body balance is a complex function based on the information deriving from the vestibular, visual, and proprioceptive systems. The aim of the study was to evaluate quiet single stance stability in young adults with lumbar derangement syndrome (LDS) and in the control group of the healthy subjects. The second aim of this study was to determine whether pain intensity, degree of disability, and the level of physical activity can influence postural control in patients with LDS. It is important to underline that selecting a homogeneous group of LBP patients using, for example, mechanical diagnosis and therapy method and Quebec Task Force Classification, can result in an increased sensitivity of the study. The study included 126 subjects: 70 patients with LDS (37 women, 33 men) and the control group 56 healthy volunteers (36 women, 20 men). In case of multiple group comparisons for variables with normal distribution, ANOVA post hoc test was used or, as the nonparametric equivalent, Kruskal-Wallis test. In all these calculations, the statistical significance level was set to p < 0.05 . The stability index eyes open for the study group was 88.34 and for the control group 89.86. There was no significant difference in the level of postural control between the study and control groups ( p > 0.05 ). The level of stability index eyes closed (SI EC) for the study group was 71.44 and for the control group 77.1. SI EC results showed significant differences in proprioceptive control during single leg stance between the study and control groups ( p < 0.05 ). The level of pain intensity, the degree of disability, and physical activity level did not influence postural control in the study group with LDS. In summary, patients with LDS showed significantly worse proprioceptive control.

scholarly journals Comparative study of AC and DC fields on wound healing

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1&2) ◽  
pp. 173-175
Author(s):  
Devendra Singh
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Alternating Current ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
Equal Strength ◽  
And Control

The present study was conducted with an objective to observe the wound healing capacity under the influence of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) fields. To fulfil the aim of the study rats and rabbits were taken as experimental animals. These animals were divided into two groups i.e. experimental and control. Equal strength of animals were taken in each of the groups. During the study period It was observed that the surface area of the DC stimulated wound healed faster in comparison to AC stimulated wound. It was also found that the volume of AC stimulated wound healed faster than DC stimulated wound. Eventually, it was observed that stimulated wound healed rapidly in experimental animals in comparison to control group.

scholarly journals JUVENTUDE E CIDADANIA NO CONTEXTO DO PROJOVEM URBANO: repercussões na vida dos egressos

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Edinólia Portela Gondim ◽  
Lélia Cristina Silveira de Moraes
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Educational Policy ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Control

Trata-se de um estudo comparativo com enfoque qualitativo, em que se discute as repercussões do ProJovem, enquanto política socioeducativa, na vida de jovens egressos desse programa a partir das finalidades ou dimensões que o estruturam. Apresenta como pergunta principal: Qual a diferença provocada pelo ProJovem na vida dos egressos desse programa, que residem em São Luís-MA? O trabalhoé fundamentado à luz do pensamento de Arendt (1992; 2007), Arroyo (2007), Silva (2008), Arretche, (2001) e Minayo (2005). Situa-se o ProJovem como uma política para juventude, discutindo-a em sua concepção e aportes teóricos. Pesquisa realizada no ano de 2010 com 154 sujeitos, sendo 74 egressos do programa e 80 não ingressantes, com idades, histórias e residências em contextos similares aos dos jovens egressos. Utilizou-se grupos focais e um grupo de controle como técnica e estratégia de pesquisa. Os resultados da pesquisa revelam que, a despeito das inúmeras variáveis contextuais, o ProJovem provocou diferença na vida dos egressos ludovicenses, apontando como aspecto mais acentuado a continuação dos estudos. Contudo, no referente à cidadania, o programa não a contemplou plenamente, embora tenha contribuído, em alguns casos, para reduzir o estado de vulnerabilidade dos beneficiários.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: ProJovem. Cidadania. Jovens egressos. Avaliação.YOUTH AND CITIZENSHIP IN THE CONTEXT OF URBAN PROJOVEM: repercussions in the life of graduatesABSTRACT: This is a comparative study with qualitative approach, in which we discuss the repercussions of ProJovem while socio-educational policy in the lives of young graduates from this program and from the objectives or dimensions that structure it. It presents as a main question: What is the difference caused by ProJovem in the lives of graduates of this program that live in São Luís- MA? This work is based on the thoughts of Arendt (1992,2007), Arroyo (2007), Silva (2008), Arretche (2001) and Minayo (2005). ProJovem is known as a policy for young people, discussing it in its conception and theoretical aspects as well. This research was done in 2010 with 154 persons: 74 graduates from the program and 80  non graduates. Both students had in common their ages, stories and residences in similar context of the graduates. Focal group and control group were used as a technique and a research strategy. The results achieved from the research reveal that despite the numerous contextual variables, ProJovem caused a significant difference in the graduated students from São Luís. As a further and meaningful aspect, we point out that they continued their educational studies. However, regarding to citizenship, the program was not contemplated fully, even though, it has contributed in some cases to reduce the beneficiaries’ vulnerability status.KEYWORDS: ProJovem. Citizenship. Young graduates. Evaluation.JUVENTUD Y CIUDADANIA EN EL CONTEXTO DEL PROJOVEM URBANO: repercusiones en la vida de los egresosRESUMEN: Se trata de un estudio comparativo con enfoque cualitativo, en que se discute las repercusionesdel ProJovem como política socioeducativa, en la vida de jóvenes egresos de ese programa a partir de las finalidades o dimensiones que lo estructuran. Presenta como pregunta principal: ¿Cuál la diferencia provocada por el ProJovem en la vida de los egresos de ese programa que residen en la ciudad de São Luís? El trabajo es fundamentado a la luz del pensamiento de Arendt (1992; 2007), Arroyo (2007), Silva (2008), Arretche, (2011) y Minayo (2005). Se sitúa el ProJovem como una política para juventud, discutiéndolaen su concepción y aportes teóricos. Investigación realizada en el año de 2010 con 154 sujetos, siendo 74 egresos del programa y 80 no ingresantes, con edades, historias y residencias en contextos similares a los de los jóvenes egresos. Se utilizó grupos focales y un grupo de control como técnica y estrategia de investigación. Los resultados de la investigación revelan que, con respeto de las innúmeras variables contextuales, el ProJovem provoque diferencia en la vida de los egresos de la ciudad de São Luís “ludovicenses”, apuntando como aspecto más acentuado la continuación de los estudios. Sin embargo, con lo que se refiere a la ciudadanía, el programa no la contempló plenamente, por más que haya contribuido, en algunos casos, para reducir el estado de vulnerabilidad de los beneficiarios.PALABRAS CLAVE: ProJovem. Ciudadanía. Jóvenes egresos. Evaluación.

scholarly journals The Effect of Self-Management Educational Program on Pain Intensity in Elderly Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1062-1066 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Ganji ◽  
Azadeh Pakniat ◽  
Mohammad Reza Armat ◽  
Mahbubeh Tabatabaeichehr ◽  
Hamed Mortazavi
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control

BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis is one of the chronic diseases that greatly affect the health and life quality of individuals.AIM: This study aimed to determine the effect of self-management educational program on the pain intensity of the elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis.METHODS: In a randomised clinical trial, a total of 82 elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomly divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received six sessions of self-management group education, while the control group received only the routine care during this period. In both groups, patients’ pain intensity, with a visual analogue scale (VAS), were assessed before, immediately after and eight weeks after the start of the study.RESULTS: The mean pain intensity scores of the intervention and control groups were not significantly different before the intervention (P = 0.9), but after the intervention, the mean pain intensity score in the intervention group (3.61 ± 2.36) was significantly lower than that of the control group (4.93 ± 2.00), (P < 0.0001).CONCLUSION: Implementation of a self-management program for the patients with knee osteoarthritis is useful in reducing their pain intensity and can be used as one of the effective methods for their empowerment.

scholarly journals The Effects of Topical Olive Oil on the Pain Intensity among Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-38
Author(s):  
Abas Ghaysouri ◽  
Golbahar Iri ◽  
Amirhosein Meisami ◽  
Milad Borji ◽  
Behrouz Soltany
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Scale Data

Given the importance of relieving pain and disability experienced by the patients, the present study aimed to study the Effects of topical olive oil on the pain intensity among patients with knee osteoarthritis. The patients were randomly assigned into the experimental (28 patients) and control groups (27 patients). Firstly, in tropical olive oil (TOO) group, a high-quality olive oil, branded as Famila was used and in the control group, Diclofenac gel was applied. In experimental groups, 5 drops of herbal oils were applied to the knee thrice a day at morning, noon and evening and the knees were covered with a nylon sheet for more absorption. The patients were followed up for 4 weeks and their capability and pain intensities were evaluated prior the study, during the first week, the second week and the fourth week with Visual Analogue Scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical tests by SPSS V. 16 software. According to the findings, also the Mean (SD) pre-intervention Pain score in experimental group A was 8.10(0.91), which decreased to 1.78(0.78) after the intervention and in the control group from 8.55(0.69) to 3.85(0.98). Due to the greater effect of olive oil compared to Diclofenac gel on reducing pain of patients with KOA, it is recommended that patients use olive oil. Further studies are also recommended.

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