scholarly journals Effect of twelve week training program in blood pressure and heart rate at rest in older hypertensive and normotensive women

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Basma Attia
Keyword(s):  
Regular Function ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Eating Patterns ◽  
Breakfast Cereal ◽  
High Fiber ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Gulf Countries ◽  
The People ◽  
Positive Effect

Introduction: Fasting during Ramadan involves large changes in daily eating   patterns which strongly impacts the daily biorhythm and challenges the regular  function of the digestive tract. In the UAE more than seven out of ten children and adolescents consume less fiber than recommended. A common problem reported  during Ramadan is poor digestion health accompanied by an increase in the      occurrence of constipation. Objective: To assess satiety bowel habits body     composition blood glycaemia and blood lipidemia after the consumption of high fiber All Bran cereal at Suhur meal. Methodology: This research study is a controlled randomized parallel-design study. Subjects (n= 45) consumed either 90g of All Bran Raisins (11g/100g fiber) or 90g All Bran Flakes (15g/100g) at Suhur for 20     consecutive days compared with control group (n= 36). RESULTS: After 20 days significant differences were found for the intervention group for appetite digestive symptoms and lipid outcomes. Fifteen minutes after Suhur 100% of the high fiber  intervention group (n=45) and 32% of the control group (n=36) experienced     satisfaction after the meal. Eight hours later 53% of the control group and 23% of the intervention group felt hungry. Bloating symptoms were significantly improved for intervention group compared to the control group and had improved bowel     functioning (60.5% 48.6%; P < 0.001 respectively). The high fiber group had     significant higher fiber intakes: the control group stayed at 18.5g  fiber per day while in the intervention group fiber intake increased from 18 to 25.5g fiber/day. There were no significant changes in body weight % body fat and BMI after 20 days for both groups. Moreover cholesterol and LDL levels have increased significantly in the  control group but were maintained in intervention group. Finally, there was no   significant increase in blood glucose and triglycerides for the control group.    Conclusions: There is a clear positive effect of consuming high fiber breakfast cereal on health and wellbeing during Ramadan with better satiety improved bowel    functions and blood lipids. Increasing the intake of dietary fiber/day in Ramadan would have many health benefits for the people in the Arab Gulf countries. This  research was funded and supported by Kellogg EMEA.

scholarly journals Effect of high fiber breakfast cereal consumption at suhur on satiety and digestive symptoms during the month of Ramadan

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Dana Alkhatib
Keyword(s):  
Regular Function ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Eating Patterns ◽  
Breakfast Cereal ◽  
High Fiber ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Gulf Countries ◽  
The People ◽  
Positive Effect

Introduction: Fasting during Ramadan involves large changes in daily eating   patterns which strongly impacts the daily biorhythm, and challenges the regular function of the digestive tract. In the UAE, more than seven out of ten children and adolescents consume less fiber than recommended. A common problem reported  during Ramadan is poor digestion health accompanied by an increase in the      occurrence of constipation. Objective: To assess satiety, bowel habits, body    composition, blood glycaemia, and blood lipidemia after the consumption of high fiber All Bran cereal at Suhur meal. Methodology: This research study is a controlled, randomized, parallel-design study. Subjects (n= 45) consumed either 90g of All Bran Raisins (11g/100g fiber) or 90g All Bran Flakes (15g/100g) at Suhur for 20     consecutive days compared with control group (n= 36). Results: After 20 days,   significant differences were found for the intervention group for appetite, digestive symptoms and lipid outcomes. Fifteen minutes after Suhur, 100% of the high fiber intervention group (n=45) and 32% of the control group (n=36) experienced     satisfaction after the meal. Eight hours later, 53% of the control group and 23% of the intervention group felt hungry. Bloating symptoms were significantly improved for intervention group compared to the control group and had improved bowel     functioning (60.5%, 48.6%; P < 0.001, respectively). The high fiber group had    significant higher fiber intakes: the control group stayed at 18.5g fiber per day while in the intervention group fiber intake increased from 18 to 25.5g fiber/day. There were no significant changes in body weight, % body fat, and BMI after 20 days for both groups. Moreover, cholesterol and LDL levels have increased significantly in the control group but were maintained in intervention group. Finally, there was no    significant increase in blood glucose and triglycerides for the control group.    Conclusions: There is a clear positive effect of consuming high fiber breakfast cereal on health and wellbeing during Ramadan with better satiety, improved bowel   functions, and blood lipids. Increasing the intake of dietary fiber/day in Ramadan would have many health benefits for the people in the Arab Gulf countries. This  research was funded and supported by Kellogg EMEA.

scholarly journals Effect of High Fiber Cereal Intake on Satiety and Gastrointestinal Symptoms during Ramadan

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 939 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amjad H. Jarrar ◽  
Jeannette M. Beasley ◽  
Eric O. Ohuma ◽  
Leila Cheikh Ismail ◽  
Dina A. Qeshta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regular Function ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
High Fiber ◽  
Bowel Habits ◽  
Fiber Cereal

(1) Background: Fasting during Ramadan involves large changes in daily eating patterns which strongly impacts the daily biorhythm and challenges the regular function of the digestive tract. The aim of this study was to assess satiety, bowel habits, body composition, blood glycaemia, and blood lipidemia after the consumption of high fiber cereal at dawn (Sohor) during the month of Ramadan; (2) Methods: A two-arm randomized, controlled, single-blinded, parallel-design study was conducted in Ramadan month. Participants were randomized to consume either 90 g of high fiber cereal (11 g fiber/90 g) at Sohor for 20 consecutive days (intervention group, n = 45) or to maintain their habitual diet intake (control group; n = 36); (3) Results: The intervention group reported higher satiety rating scores, improved bowel habits and reduced bloating frequency after the 20-day intervention. Significantly higher intake of carbohydrates and dietary fiber were observed in the intervention group. Total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol were significantly lower among the intervention group compared to the control group (p-value = 0.043, and p-value = 0.033, respectively) at the end of the intervention. No significant differences in body weight, body fat percentage, waist circumference, body mass index, blood glucose, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides were observed between the two groups; (4) Conclusions: Consuming high fiber cereal had a positive effect on health and well-being during the month of Ramadan with better satiety, improved bowel functions, and improved blood lipids.

scholarly journals The Repercussion of Ai Chi on Aged People’s Balance

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-256
Author(s):  
Pablo Javier Olabe Sánchez ◽  
Andrés Martínez-Almagro Andreo
Keyword(s):  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Risk Of Fall ◽  
And Control ◽  
Positive Effect

To practice strength and balance activities are shown as useful tools to fall prevention by diverse metanalysis. On the other side, aquatic environment offers interesting properties for a therapeutic reeducation, being the Ai Chi one of its applications. Aim: To evaluate the repercussion of an Ai Chi programme on aged people’s balance. Method: A randomized controlled trial was developed comparing two groups formed by aged people with risk of fall according to the Timed Up & Go test. Intervention Group (IG) followed twelve Ai Chi sessions combined with their thermal programme; and Control Group (CG) just followed the thermal programme. Both groups spent two weeks in the Balneario of Archena (Murcia, Spain). Results: Both groups improve their balance; however, only the IG reached the non-risk of fall from the Timed Up & Go test. Conclusions: The combination of Ai Chi sessions and a thermal programme had a positive effect on aged people’s balance, showing a therapeutic and clinical relevance.

scholarly journals High Fiber Caribbean Diets with Low-Intermediate GI Improve Glycemic Control, Cardiovascular and Inflammatory Indicators in Overweight Persons with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Control Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Perceval Singh ◽  
Cliff K Riley ◽  
Andrew Wheatley ◽  
Michael Boyne ◽  
Errol Morrison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Dietary Treatment ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Haemoglobin A1c ◽  
High Fiber ◽  
Hs Crp

This study focused on the effect of consumption of indigenous Caribbean foods with low and intermediate glycemic index (GI) high fiber contents on glycated haemoglobin (A1c), insulin, fasting blood glucose, homocysteine (tHCY), high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), HOMA-IR and lipoprotein profile levels in overweight persons with type 2 diabetes. The methodology followed a randomized controlled parallel design, which compared two dietary treatment modalities in adult Jamaicans who were overweight and diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (mean age 42.5 ± 2.0 years, 55% females, mean A1c 9.30 ± 0.56%) over six months. The intervention group (n=32) underlined the consumption of low-intermediate-GI foods, whereas the control group (n = 33) were not so advised and consumed a high-GI diet. Attempts were made to ensure that both groups were isocaloric with 45-50% of energy from carbohydrates. Consumption of low-intermediate GI foods resulted in significant reductions (p<0.005) in A1C compared to participants who consumed high GI foods (-0.84 ± 0.26 vs. -0.35 ± 0.04%), hs-CRP (-0.52 ± 0.17 vs. -0.17 ± 0.31 mg/dL) and tHCY (-1.32 ± 0.39 vs. -0.59 ± 0.38 µmol/L). Insulin sensitivity, HDL-C and triglycerides significantly improved in participants who consumed the low-intermediate-GI diet. The data strengthen the metabolic benefits of meal plans that emphasize the consumption of low and intermediate GI high fiber foods, particularly, indigenous Caribbean complex starchy foods.

scholarly journals Positive effect of colors and art in patient rooms on patient recovery after total hip or knee arthroplasty

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Eminovic ◽  
Gabor Vincze ◽  
Andrea Fink ◽  
Stefan F. Fischerauer ◽  
Patrick Sadoghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Mental Component Summary Score ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Component Summary Score ◽  
Summary Score ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Positive Effect

Summary Background Environmental stimuli and well-being are considered to be significant factors in patients’ rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to describe the effect of colors and art in hospital rooms on patients’ recovery after total hip or knee arthroplasty. Methods We performed a prospective randomized, controlled study including 80 patients. The intervention group was randomized to colored patient rooms while the control group received medical care in conventional patient rooms. Data were collected preoperatively and postoperatively (3 and 6 days after operation). We measured mood, anxiety and depression, quality of life (QOL) and pain. Results Significantly better QOL summary scores were measured in the intervention group (6 days postoperative) compared to the control group (physical component summary score 37.1 ± 5.0 vs. 34.1 ± 6.7; p = 0.029 and mental component summary score 51.6 ± 6.6 vs. 47.2 ± 8.4; p = 0.015). Postoperatively, we found decreased total mood scores in both groups showing better results for the intervention group without significant differences (p = 0.353; p = 0.711). Conclusion The use of colors in hospital rooms is an effective intervention to improve well-being and to enhance faster rehabilitation. We could demonstrate a positive effect of colors on patients’ postoperative QOL.

scholarly journals The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Enteral Complications in Geriatric Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 237796082096377
Author(s):  
Onur Çetinkaya ◽  
Özlem Ovayolu ◽  
Nimet Ovayolu
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Geriatric Patients ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Residual Volume ◽  
Gastric Residual Volume ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Abdominal Massage ◽  
Positive Effect

Introduction and Purpose Geriatric patients, who are fed by nasogastric tube (NG), may suffer from complications. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of abdominal massage on Gastric residual volume (GRV), distension, vomiting, and defecation in geriatric patients, who were hospitalized in intensive care unit and fed by NG. Methods The quasi-experimental study was conducted in intensive care units. The researcher applied abdominal massage to patients in the intervention group (n = 30) twice a day for 15–20 minutes before feeding. The data of the study were collected by using a questionnaire and a parameter questionnaire. Results GRV decreased significantly in the intervention group and increased significantly in the control group ( p < 0.05). The frequency of defecation significantly increased in intervention group ( p < 0.05). It was found that there was no positive effect of abdominal massage on vomiting ( p > 0.05). Conclusion It was observed that while abdominal massage reduced high GRV and distension incidence, it increased the incidence of defecation.

The effects of explicit instruction on L2 learners’ acquisition of verb–noun collocations

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-162
Author(s):  
Mei-Hsing Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Explicit Instruction ◽  
Relative Effectiveness ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Image Schemas ◽  
Group A ◽  
Recognition Testing ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
English Verb

This study investigates the relative effectiveness of two methods for teaching a set of English verb–noun collocations: form-focused instruction (FFI) and concept-based instruction (CBI). The sample comprised 73 Chinese-speaking learners of English taking intermediate English courses, who were randomly assigned to one of three groups: an FFI intervention group, a CBI intervention group, and a control group. In order to determine the effects of the two instructional methods, the participants’ collocational knowledge was measured in three ways: via form recall testing, form recognition testing, and meaning recall testing. Specifically, all of the participants took pretests, immediate posttests, and one-week delayed posttests. The results of a comparison of the learning gains between the three groups showed that the CBI and FFI approaches each had a positive effect on establishing initial form–meaning relationships for verb–noun collocations. The CBI group significantly outperformed the FFI group on both collocational acquisition and retention. This result suggests that CBI’s focus on learning verbal meanings through image schemas and conceptualization practice is associated with a deeper understanding of English verb–noun collocations. The study concludes with pedagogical implications for teaching second language (L2) collocations.

scholarly journals Effect of early palliative care for patients with glioblastoma (EPCOG): a randomised phase III clinical trial protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e034378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidrun Golla ◽  
Charlotte Nettekoven ◽  
Claudia Bausewein ◽  
Jörg-Christian Tonn ◽  
Niklas Thon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Multicenter Rct ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

​IntroductionRandomised controlled trials (RCTs) have shown a positive effect of early integration of palliative care (EIPC) in various advanced cancer entities regarding patients’ quality of life (QoL), survival, mood, caregiver burden and reduction of aggressiveness of treatment near the end of life. However, RCTs investigating the positive effect of EIPC for patients suffering from glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) are lacking. After modelling work identifying the specific needs of GBM patients and their caregivers, the aim of this study is to investigate the impact of EIPC in this particular patient group.​Methods and analysisThe recruitment period of this multicenter RCT started in May 2019. GBM patients (n=214) and their caregivers will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (receiving proactive EIPC on a monthly basis) or the control group (receiving treatment according to international standards and additional, regular assessment of QoL (‘optimised’ standard care)).The primary outcome is QoL assessed by subscales of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy for brain tumour (FACT-Br) from baseline to 6 months of treatment. Secondary outcomes are changes in QoL after 12 (end of intervention), 18 and 24 months (end of follow-up), the full FACT-Br scale, patients’ palliative care needs, depression/anxiety, cognitive impairment, caregiver burden, healthcare use, cost-effectiveness and overall survival.​Ethics and disseminationThe study will be conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and has been approved by the local ethics committees of the University Clinics of Cologne, Aachen, Bonn, Freiburg and Munich (LMU). Results of the trial will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed, open access journal and disseminated through presentations at conferences.Trial registration numberGerman Register for Clinical Studies (DRKS) (DRKS00016066); Pre-results.

Effect of acupressure on post tonsillectomy pain in adolescents: a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial study

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Somaye Pouy ◽  
Abolfazl Etebarian Khorasgani ◽  
Ali Azizi-Qadikolaee ◽  
Yasaman Yaghobi
Keyword(s):  
Pain Control ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The World ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Single Blind

Abstract Introduction Tonsillectomy is one of the most common pediatric surgeries in the world and pain control following tonsillectomy is very important. Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of acupressure on the amount of pain following tonsillectomy in children. Method One hundred and forty-four children aged 5–12 years old were assigned into one of three groups: interventions, control and placebo. In the intervention group, acupressure was applied at three acupoints and in the placebo group, sham acupressure was applied. In the control group routine care only was applied. Results There was a significant difference between an average of changes in pain score before and after the intervention during the 3 time periods after the tonsillectomy operation in the acupressure group (p = 0.002). Conclusion The results showed that acupressure had a positive effect on pain reduction after tonsillectomy in children in the intervention group.

scholarly journals Effects of Back Touching on Tidal Volume

Psych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 412-419
Author(s):  
Taichi Hitomi ◽  
Chigusa Yachi ◽  
Hajime Yamaguchi
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Tidal Volume ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Mixture Design ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subjective Indicators ◽  
Basic Experiment ◽  
Positive Effect

The purpose of this basic experiment was to examine the effects of soft touching on an experiment participant’s back on tidal volume (TV), as an increase in TV was considered an indication of enhanced relaxation. Healthy experiment participants were divided into an intervention group, where soft touching was administered for two minutes on their back, and a control group, where they were asked to rest. Then the change in TV was measured using a spiro-meter two factor analysis of variance (ANOVA; mixture design) was conducted. As a result of two factor ANOVA, the intervention group’s TV changed with statistical significance, while no statistically significant change was observed in the control group. There was a possibility that soft touching on the back had a positive effect on the increase of TV and relaxation. As a result of soft touching on the back, TV was increased. Subjective indicators suggested that the relaxation was enhanced by soft touching on the back.

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