scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF VAGINAL CONE THERAPY ON URINARY INCONTINENCE AMONG WOMEN IN SAVEETHA MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL, THANDALAM, CHENNAI

2019 ◽  
pp. 133-136
Author(s):  
JAGADEESWARI J ◽  
KALABARATHI S ◽  
MANGALAGOWRI P
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Muscle Tone ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Study Results ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

 Objectives: The present aims to assess the level of urinary incontinence in experimental and control group, to assess the effectiveness of vaginal cone therapy on urinary incontinence in experimental group and control group and to associate the post-test level of urinary incontinence with the selected demographic variables among women in the experimental group. Methods: A quantitative quasi-experimental research design was conducted among 60 women with urinary incontinence. Convenience sampling technique was used. Semi-structured interview method was used to collect the demographical data and level of urinary incontinence among women was assessed by urinary incontinence diagnosis questionnaire. Results: Among 60 samples in experimental group 26 women had a moderate level of urinary incontinence, and 4 women had slight urinary incontinence whereas in control group 24 women had moderate level of urinary incontinence and 6 women had slight urinary incontinence. The study results show significant improvement in level of urinary incontinence among experimental group than the control group after the intervention at the level of p<0.05. This reveals that vaginal cone therapy is highly significant in the experimental group because pelvic muscle strength had improved and allows the patient to increase the physiological consciousness and promotes the muscle tone after the use of a vaginal cone. Conclusion: This study proves that vaginal cone therapy is the effective non-pharmacological method, cost-effective method and had no side effects which can be used to treat female urinary incontinence.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of art therapy on pain and anxiety level among postoperative children

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
Resmy V ◽  
Raj Kumar N
Keyword(s):  
Art Therapy ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

As children grow, they learn each day, of how to live tomorrow watching the grace and disgrace that surround them. The utilization of imaginative strategies to treat mental issues and upgrade emotional well-being is known as art treatment. Art treatment is a strategy established in the possibility that inventive articulation can cultivate recuperating and mental prosperity. Craftsmanship, either making it or survey others' specialty, is utilized to assist individuals with investigating feelings, create mindfulness, adapt to pressure, help confidence, and work on social abilities. Postoperative care may be an emotional and developmental set back to the child. It causes anxiety and pain due to imbalance between environmental and societal demands and child's coping abilities. The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of art therapy on anxiety and pain level among postoperative children. A quantitative true experimental research design was conducted among 30 postoperative children by using a simple random sampling technique and 15 were divided in control and experimental group. The demographic data were collected using structured interview questionnaire. The pre-test was done to assess level of anxiety by five facial anxiety scale and pain by numerical pain scale for both the experimental and control group. The experimental group was given art therapy, the control group was given a routine care and then the post test was done. The study results show that the level of pain and anxiety was considerably reduced in the experimental group than the control group in the post test at p<0.005. This indicates SART therapy is effective non-pharmacological method and cost effective method to treat pain and anxiety among postoperative children. The result of the study is it was concluded that art therapy as no side effects and it is an easy and comfortable method which can be practiced to treat pain and anxiety.

scholarly journals Progressive muscle relaxation combined with music on pain and stress

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 43-49
Author(s):  
Deepika D ◽  
Thenmozhi P ◽  
KalaBarathi S
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pharmacological Management ◽  
Study Results ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Acute pain is an often unpleasant experience during the postoperative period after abdominal surgery causes diminish in physical functioning, which evokes stress. Hence, the study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation combined with music on the reduction of postoperative pain and stress among patients who have undergone abdominal surgery. The quasi-experimental research design was chosen to conduct the study with 40 samples matched with inclusion criteria. Samples were allocated into the experimental group (n=20) and control group (n=20) by convenience sampling technique. A pre-test was done by using a numerical pain scale and the perceived stress scale for both experimental and control group. The experimental group received progressive muscle relaxation for 10 minutes, followed by theme music for 5 minutes twice a day for three consecutive postoperative days. Control group received the routine care of the hospital. Posttest was done at the end of the third day for both experimental and control group using the same tool. There was a highly statistically significant (p<0.001) reduction in the level of pain and stress after Progressive Muscle Relaxation combined with music at the level of was observed within the experimental group and also found significant (p<0.001) difference between the experimental and control group by unpaired t-test. The study results concluded that progressive muscle relaxation combined with music is useful in the reduction of pain and stress. It is also a simple, cost-effective, and non-pharmacological method that can be used to complement pharmacological management during the postoperative period.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF WARM COMPRESS ON LEVEL OF DRY EYE AMONG ELDERLY CLIENTS IN SELECTED OLDAGE HOMES, CHENNAI

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Mano Priya Vijayan ◽  
Renuka K
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Dry Eye ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Dry eye is the common complaint of patients presenting to ophthalmologist. Warm compresses at 105 0F have been shown to thicken the tear film lipid layer, decrease tear film evaporation, improve tear film break-up time, decrease ocular surface staining and improve dry eye symptoms among elderly clients. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of warm compress on level of dry eye among elderly clients at selected old age home in Chennai. Methods: This study based on quantitative evaluative approach with quasi experimental pre and posttest control group design. The total of 60 elderly clients were selected through non-probability convenience sampling technique among 30 were experimental group from Brindavanam Old age Home and 30 were control group from Vetri Old age Home. The tool was structured interview schedule and Schirmer’s test. The warm compress was applied for 10 minutes intermittently in morning and evening for 7 days on both eyes for experimental group. Results: The elderly clients in experimental group 43.3% were in >76 years of age where as in control group 12(40%) were in >76 years. In experimental and control group of right eye, posttest mean and SD score was 10.063.17 and 7.701.03‘t’ test score was 3.76. In experimental and control group of left eye, posttest mean and SD score was 113.49 and 7.90.94‘t’ value was 4.15, which was significant at P0.05 level. Conclusions: This study concluded that warm compress was effective in reducing the level of dry eye among elderly clients.

scholarly journals The Impact of Text Messaging on Iranian University Students as an English as a Foreign Language Instructional Tool to Enhance Learner Autonomy and Perception

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 184-202
Author(s):  
Behnam Behforouz ◽  
Anca Daniela Frumuselu
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Instructional Tool ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

This paper investigates the efficiency of text messaging as an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instructional tool to enhance learner autonomy and perception at the Islamic Azad University-South Tehran Branch, Iran. The study considers seventy-four learners to participate in the study after the administration of an Oxford Placement Test to measure their proficiency level. Participants are randomly assigned in experimental and control groups, including 37 participants each. A questionnaire is used as a pretest and posttest to measure learners` autonomy. Participants from the experimental group use text messaging (the treatment) to receive instructions, whereas those from the control group receive traditional classroom instructions in a face-to-face channel. A semi-structured interview is also used to collect date on experimental group participants` perception in using MALL in classrooms. The results reveal remarkable differences between the experimental and control groups’ means on their learner autonomy scores. However, the impact of the independent samples t-test has shown that there is no statistically meaningful gender difference among the learners regarding their autonomy scores. The findings based on the semi-structured interview showed complimentary views on MALL. The current study is beneficial since its outcomes could be relevant for EFL curriculum developers and English language teachers in the use of mobile learning and text messaging in the English classroom.

scholarly journals Meditation Lowers Stress and Supports Forgiveness Among nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled study

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Angel Rajakumari G ◽  
Soli T. K ◽  
Malathy D
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Test Level

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of meditation lowers stress and supports forgiveness among nursing Students.Participants and setting: The study was conducted by adopting a Quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group pre and post test design.50 nursing students who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected by using Non-probability purposive sampling technique. 50 women were assigned in experimental and control group. The study was conducted in Bhavana College of nursing, Nalgonda, Telugana, India.Intervention: A brief introduction about self and study was given to the nursing students and consent was obtained (both oral and written) and the confidentiality of the response was assured. Pre assessment was done in both experimental and control groups. In the experimental group meditation technique was practiced by the women and pre and post test level of stress was obtained using John D. Catherine & T. Mac Arthurs perceived stress scale. In the control group without any intervention, the pre and post test level of stress was obtained for both the groups and the level of stress was assessed.Measurement and findings: Analysis revealed that the women in the experimental group showed a highly significant decrease in the level of stress following meditation at P<0.001 level when compared with the control group.Conclusion: Evidence suggests that meditation-based stress-management practices reduce stress and enhance forgiveness among college undergraduates. Such programs merit further study as potential health-promotion tools for college populations.

scholarly journals Learning Engagement in Mathematics: A Test of an Active Learning Model

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (II) ◽  
pp. 143-150
Author(s):  
Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah ◽  
Muhammad Iqbal Majoka ◽  
Shaista Irshad Khan
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Engagement ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Significant Superiority

This experimental study explored the effect of the 4WsHs active learning model on learning engagement in mathematics classes. The research design used for conducting this study was true experimental research design (pre-test post-test equivalent group design). A sample comprising 190 students selected from two public sector schools was divided into experimental and control groups using a matched random sampling technique. The newly developed active learning model was used as treatment for an experimental group while the same contents of mathematics were taught to the control group using a traditional method. After practice of three months, learning engagement of both groups was measured using a classroom observation checklist. The analyzed data revealed a significant superiority of students belonging to the experimental group over their counterparts in learning engagement. Hence, the newly developed active learning model proved to be effective for developing learning engagement among students.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Predict Observe Explain (POE) Terhadap Hasil Belajar IPA Fisika Siswa SMP Negeri 1 Lembar Tahun Ajaran 2015/2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Elistiana Safitri ◽  
Kosim Kosim ◽  
Ahmad Harjono
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Test Result

The aim of this research is to know the effect of using Predict Observe Explain (POE) method toward students’ achievement in Physics. This is an experimental research by using experimental group and control group. The research design was Post-test Only Control Group Design. The population of this research was the students of class VII SMPN 1 Lembar academic year 2015/2016. The sampling technique was Cluster Random Sampling in which class VII 2 as the control group and class VII 3 as the experimental group. Both of the groups were given a pre-test before the treatment to know the homogeneity of the groups. The instrument used is an objective test in form of multiple choices. The finding showed that the mean of the posttest in experimental group was 70 and the control group was 60.67, in which both of them were distributed normal and homogeneous. The post-test result was analyzed by using t-test (t-test polled variants) in which the value of the was 2.473 and the  was 2.015 with dk=46 and the significant level was 5%. It showed that the was accepted and was rejected. Therefore, it can be concluded that Predict Observe Explain (POE) Method gave significant effect to the students’ achievement in Physics at Class VII SMPN 1 Lembar Academic year 2015/2016.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF DICTOGLOSS STRATEGY ON THE LISTENING COMPETENCY OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMA NEGERI 1 SUKASADA IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
G.A.P. Suprianti ◽  
I Putu Mega Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Critical Value ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

This study aimed at investigating whether or not there was any significant effect on students’ listening competency who were taught by dictogloss strategy and those who were taught by conventional strategy. The population of this study was the tenth grade students in SMA N 1 Sukasada. Two classes were taken as samples in this study using cluster random sampling technique. They were assigned as experimental group and control group by lottery. To obtain the required data, the two groups were given different treatments. The experimental group was taught by using dictogloss strategy, meanwhile the control group was taught by using conventional strategy (cloze listening strategy). To collect the data the instruments used in this study were the teaching scenario and post-test in the form of listening test. The obtained data were then analyzed descriptively and inferentially. The result of inferential statistics showed that the t-observed exceeded the t-critical value. Thus, the null hypothesis was rejected, which means there was significant effect on students’ listening competency who were taught by dictogloss strategy and those who were taught by conventional strategy.

THE EFFECT OF ENGAGE, STUDY, ACTIVATE TECHNIQUE ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING NARRATIVE TEXT

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmadayani Saragih ◽  
Masitowarni Siregar ◽  
Anni Holila Pulungan
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Narrative Text ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Written Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This study is aimed at finding out the effect of Engage, Study, Activate technique on students’ achievement in writing narrative text. This research applied experimental design. The instrument used to collect the data was a written test. The population was the 2015/2016 second year students (grade VIII) of SMP N 1 Sei Rampah. There were nine paralel classes that consisted of 30 students. The total number of the population were 270 students. The total number of the sample were 60 students. The researcher selected the sample by choosing only 2 classes  by using sampling technique. The sample was divided into two groups, experimental group and control group. The experimental group was taught by applying Engage, Study, Activate technique while the control group was taught without applying Engage, Study, Activate technique. The data were taken by administering the pre-test and post-test to both control and experimental groups. These data were analyzed by using t-test. The result of computing the t-test obviously showed that t-observed (4.383) is higher than t-table (1.671) with the degree of freedom (df= 58) at the level significance 0.05 one tail test. It means that alternative hypothesis stating that there is a significant effect of Engage, Study, Activate technique on students’ achievement in writing narrative text is accepted. Keywords : ESA Technique, Writing Narrative Text

scholarly journals Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah Berbantuan Simulasi Virtual Terhadap Penguasaan Konsep dan Kreativitas Fisika Siswa SMAN 2 Mataram

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinta Mutiara Dewi ◽  
Ahmad Harjono ◽  
Gunawan Gunawan
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Waves ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Verbal Creativity ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This research is a quasi-experimental aims to identify the effect of problem-based learning model using virtual simulation media towards the students’ concept mastery and creativity in physics. The design of this research used of non-equivalent control group design, while the sampling technique used purposive sampling. The population of this research is all students of grade X SMAN 2 Mataram, while the sampling are the students of grade X-3 as the experimental group and the students of grade X-4 as control group. The data obtained in this research is  data mastery of concept and creativity. The research hypothesis was tested using t-test polled variances. The test result showed that the N-gain mastery of concepts has increased in each sub material and the highest increase in the sub matter theory of electromagnetic waves. Values of N-gain experimental group in the high category (71%) and control group in the medium category (53%). T-test showed that the model is applied to significant influence on improving students’ mastery of concepts and creativity, higher in the experimental group compared with the control group. Increased figural creativity higher than verbal creativity in both classes

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