scholarly journals The relation among tinnitus distress, psychoacoustic parameters and anxiety state in hearing-impaired patients with chronic tinnitus: a pilot study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Amin Sharafi ◽  
Saied Farahani ◽  
Reza Hoseinabadi ◽  
Farzaneh Zamiri Abdollahi ◽  
Shohreh Jalaie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Chronic Tinnitus ◽  
Anxiety State ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version

Background and Aim: Anxiety and depression are prevalent psychological disorders accompany tinnitus that have adverse effects on quality of life of these patients and on the outcomes of rehabilitation programs. The goal of this study was determining and quantifying the relation among perceived tinnitus severity, its psycho­acoustic parameters and anxiety symptoms in hearing-impaired individuals with subjective chronic tinnitus and residual inhibition (RI) by using Persian version of Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), tinnitus handi­cap inventory-Persian version (THI-P) and visual analogue scale (VAS) besides psychometric evaluations. Methods: Fourteen patients with chronic tinnitus were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Con­ventional psychoacoustic tinnitus evaluations (i.e. determining quality of tinnitus, pitch match­ing, loudness matching, minimum masking level and RI) were conducted for all subjects, and they also completed the Persian version of STAI and THI-P. For screening of tinnitus perceived loud­ness and distress, VAS was used. Results: There was no correlation among THI-P, VAS scores and psychoacoustic parameters. There was a positive significant correlation bet­ween THI-P and Persian STAI scores (r = 0.63; p = 0.01). There was not any significant corre­lation between tinnitus duration and VAS, STAI or THI-P. There also had no significant corre­lation between VAS and THI-P (r = 0.56; p = 0.2). Conclusion: The present pilot study showed that Persian version of THI and STAI are corre­lated questionnaires. Therefore, Persian version of these questionnaires are valuable tools for evaluation of patients with chronic tinnitus. Keywords: Anxiety; tinnitus; tinnitus handicap inventory; state-trait anxiety inventory; visual analog scale; psychoacoustics

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Anxiety in Age Macular Degeneration Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 820
Author(s):  
Daniel Caballe-Fontanet ◽  
Cristina Alvarez-Peregrina ◽  
Neus Busquet-Duran ◽  
Eduard Pedemonte-Sarrias ◽  
Cristina Andreu-Vázquez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Macular Degeneration ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Peripheral Vision ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Visual Function Questionnaire ◽  
The Relationship

(1) Background: Chronic diseases affect patients’ quality of life. Age Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the most prevalent chronic ocular diseases. The study aims to measure the anxiety and quality of life related to vision in patients with AMD, as well as the relationship with other visual and demographic parameters. (2) Methods: Prospective cross-sectional study in AMD patients. Visual acuity (VA), contrast sensitivity (CS), line difference in the Colenbrander test, and the degree of pathology were measured. Other variables such as gender, age, and time from the diagnosis were also collected. Anxiety was measured with the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and quality of life with the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25). The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist was followed. (3) Results: Patients with higher punctuation in Trait STAI showed lower punctuation in NEI VFQ-25 questionnaire (Spearman coefficient −0.415; p = 0.001). The variables VA, CS, and age were correlated to the quality of life. The relationship between trait anxiety and subscales of NEI VFQ-25 was significant for all subscales (p < 0.05), except for social functioning, peripheral vision, general vision, ocular pain, and driving. (4) Conclusions: AMD patients with higher levels of anxiety show a decrease in their quality of life. The quality of life of AMD patients depends on their VA and CS.

scholarly journals Cross-sectional study of the quality of life and functional disability report in young basketball athletes – a pilot study

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-211
Author(s):  
Guilherme Manna Cesar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: With the increasing number of young athletes within a competitive scenario the onset of traumatic and non-traumatic injuries also increases, causing pain, dysfunction, and changes in the quality of life of these young competitors. Objective: The goal of this pilot study was to identify the domains (components) of the quality of life questionnaire of these athletes and also to evaluate whether a degree of functional disability was present. Volunteers: Twelve 16-year-old male volunteers participated in this research. Material and Method: Data collection occurred during the pre-season practices, through the application of the Brazilian Portuguese translated version of Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Oswestry Functional Disability questionnaire. This procedure was redone after 8 weeks, where the young athletes were already engaged into competition. Results: There was no statistically significant alterations (p≤0,05) considering the overall quality of life observed for the entire team, though the scores altered in most of the domains of the questionnaire. Also, the functional disability degree remained minimal throughout the competition for the sample selected.

MEASURING USABILITY TESTING BY THE ONLINE APPLICATION START EBNP QUESTIONNAIRE

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-283
Author(s):  
Anggit Prasetyo Mituhu ◽  
Tri Nur Kristina ◽  
Luky Dwiantoro
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Application ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Clinical Nurses

Background: Evidence-Based Nurse Practice (EBNP) is used to enhance the quality of nursing by considering internal evidence, external evidence, and patient assessment. In reality, applying EBNP has many problems such as knowledge level, lack of time, facilities, and management support such as training and seminar. The development of technology gives chances for the massive promotion of EBNP. Objective: This application is newly made and its pilot study aims at finding the answer to the usability and accessibility of online application START EBP. Design: This study used a cross-sectional study method. The target population in this study was 112 clinical nurses. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The sample size in the pilot study was 12 respondents. This research is a kind of research and development study. The new application is Online START EBP that uses seven levels of applying EBP. The data analysis carried out was usability test. Results: The results of 12 respondents selected from 112 populations by purposive sampling shows that the users are easier to learn and memorize the interface of the application START EBP in total averaged scored 3.24 point. The reliability results show an alpha value of 0.920, so the reliability is in the perfect category. Conclusion: The START EBP online application is easy to use because it is easy to understand by users.

scholarly journals How ‘Healthy’ are Villages in District Ambala, Haryana: A Pilot Study?

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
Madhanraj Kalyanasundaram ◽  
Amarjeet Singh ◽  
Navpreet Singh
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Youth Activities ◽  
Setting Approach ◽  
Heritage Performance ◽  
The Village

ABSTRACT Background A ‘healthy village’ concept as a healthy setting approach is lacking in India, where approximately 70% of population lives in villages. Despite various village development programs, the quality of life in Indian villages continues to be poor. Objective To evaluate some villages in district Ambala as healthy villages. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study of seven villages under a sub center was conducted during January to April 2010. These villages were compared on the basis of scores obtained on a checklist developed for evaluating ‘healthy village’. The village headmen, committee members, various health workers, accredited social health activists and anganwadi workers were also interviewed. Results The sub center headquarter, the largest village, scored maximum among seven villages (90/130; 69.2%). Lowest score was observed in the smallest village (49/130; 37.7%). Most villages faired poorly on intersectoral coordination, youth activities, and historical/cultural heritage. Performance of all villages on ‘availability of basic statistics’ and ‘animal shelter’ was excellent. Conclusion Apparently, population size of a village was linked with its being a healthy village. None of the village had an excellent score. Overall, an average rating can be assigned to these villages as healthy village. How to cite this article Kalyanasundaram M, Singh A, Singh N. How ‘Healthy’ are Villages in District Ambala, Haryana: A Pilot Study? J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2014;48(1):19-23.

scholarly journals Evaluating Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Stuttering Using the Persian Version of the Teacher’s Attitudes Towards Stuttering Inventory

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Alireza Aghaz ◽  
Zohre Arani Kashani ◽  
Arash Shahriyari
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Introduction: The attitude of teachers is effective in improving the quality of life and academic achievement of students with stuttering. The Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Stuttering (TATS) inventory is a tool for evaluating teachers’ opinions and attitudes toward stuttering. The purpose of this study is to validate the Persian version of the TATS (TATS-Persian) and a preliminary study of the attitude of elementary teachers towards stuttering.Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, which is of validation and instrumentation type, 32 teachers from elementary schools in Tehran were recruited by the available sampling method. To examine the content validity of TATS-Persian, 12 teachers were surveyed, and for the test-retest reliability of it, 12 teachers re-completed the TATS-Persian after one week. The statistical methods included the Cronbach alpha coefficient calculation and the Spearman correlation test.Results: The content validity, test-retest reliability, and internal consistency of TATS-Persian were 0.92, 0.93, 0.96, respectively. The Mean±SD scores of teacher’s attitudes were 78.09 ±11.9. Also, the teachers’ attitudes score had a significant positive correlation with the number of stuttering students experienced in their teaching history.Conclusion: The Persian version of the TATS inventory is a valid and simple tool for evaluating teachers’ attitudes toward stuttering.

Hearing Outcome of Stapes Surgery in NIENT, Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Md Zakaria Sarkar ◽  
AHM Ferdows Nur ◽  
Utpal Kumar Dutta ◽  
Muhammad Rafiqul Islam ◽  
Debabrota Roy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Surgical Trauma ◽  
Group 14 ◽  
Progressive Hearing Loss ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hearing Gain ◽  
Hearing Outcome

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate hearing outcome after stapedotomy in patients with Otosclerosis. Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out from July 2017 to January 2019 in National Institute of ENT, Unit V. About 22 patients with Otosclerosis were included in this study. Diagnosis of Otosclerosis was based on the history, medical status with Otoscopy, Tuning fork tests and Audiometric tests. We compiled data on the pre and post operative air-bone gap (ABG) at 0.5, 1, 2 KHZ. The ABG was Calculated using AC and BC thresholds on the same audiogram. Post operative hearing gain was then Calculated from the ABG before the operation minus the ABG of the last follow up examination Results: In this study most of the cases were age group 14-30 years (72.7%), female (54.5%). Most common symptoms was progressive hearing loss, tinnitus (77.8%).The average preoperative hearing loss in this study was (AC) was 48.31±7.68. The average post opt. hearing (AC) at follow up was 28.95±10.30 with an average hearing gain of 15.40±8.53 dB which was significant. The average pre-operative ABG was 28.99 dB ± 8.10. The average post opt. ABG was analyzed at 1 follow up showed ABG 13.18±8.09 dB which was found to be significant. Conclusion: Stapedotomy is an effective surgical procedure for the treatment of otosclerosis which leads to improvement in patient’s quality of life. A favorable hearing outcome can be obtained by the combination of experienced hands with minimal surgical trauma and appropriate surgical technique. Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol; April 2020; 26(1): 31-36

The impact of the use of a footrest on the quality of chest compressions. A prospective, randomized, cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolanta Majer ◽  
Sandra Pyda ◽  
Jerzy Robert Ladny ◽  
Antonio Rodriguez-Nunez ◽  
Lukasz Szarpak
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chest Compressions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact
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