Determining Knowledge and Behaviour Change: After Nutrition Screening Among Older Adults

2010 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine M. Southgate ◽  
Heather H. Keller ◽  
Holly D. Reimer
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Risk Scores ◽  
Nutrition Screening ◽  
Nutrition Risk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Two education interventions involving personalized messages after nutrition screening in older adults were compared to determine changes in nutrition knowledge and risk behaviour. Of 150 older adults randomly selected from a local seniors’ centre, 61 completed baseline screening and a demographic and nutrition knowledge questionnaire and were randomized to one of two groups. Group A received personalized letters plus an educational booklet, and Group B received personalized letters only. All materials were sent through the mail. Forty-four participants completed post-test questionnaires to determine change in knowledge and risk behaviour. Both groups had reduced nutrition risk scores and increased knowledge scores at post-test. After the intervention, a significant difference was observed in knowledge change by treatment group. Group A participants experienced greater gains in knowledge, with a mean gain of 5.43 points, than did those in Group B, who had a mean gain of 1.36 points (p=0.018). Screening and education with print materials have the potential to change risk behaviour and nutrition knowledge in older adults. A specially designed booklet on older adults’ nutrition risk factors plus a personalized letter provide an effective education strategy for older adults after screening.

EFFECT OF YOGA ON CARDIOVASCULAR EFFICIENCY

2019 ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Brij Bhushan Singh ◽  
Shubi Mirja ◽  
Samiya Husain
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Cardio Vascular ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Group B ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of yogic practices on cardio-vascular efficiency. Material and methods: Total Forty (40) subject’s boys/girls were selected as the sample of the study through the random sampling and their age ranged between 20 to 25 years from the Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. The subjects were divided into two groups comprising 20 subjects in each group, namely group “A” (the experimental group) performs yogic practices (Asanas, Pranayamas and Kriyas) and group “B” (the control group) served as control. Statistical technique: for the assessment of the cardiovascular efficiency through Harvard step test pre and post-test was conducted and t-test was applied for the analysis. Result: revealed that there exist a significant difference between group A and group B, at .05 level of significance. On the basis of the pre and post-test among experimental and control group, experimental group found better than the control group on cardiovascular efficiency and significant result were found in this study.

scholarly journals Using Dictation to Promote the Use of Grammar Knowledge in Reconstructing Listening Texts

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 217
Author(s):  
Hesthi Herusatoto
Keyword(s):  
Control Group ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B ◽  
Grammar Knowledge ◽  
Control Group Group

This paper reports the findings of the implementation of full dictation and partial dictation in improving the awareness of using grammar knowledge in reconstructing listening texts among the EFL students at STBA (School of Foreign Languages) LIA Yogyakarta. Three groups participated in the study, i.e. two experimental groups (Group A and B) and a control group (Group C). A pre-test on listening to lectures was administered to the three groups. Over 9 sessions, Group C did the listening exercises in their textbook using dicto-comp technique, while in addition to the listening exercises which applied dicto-comp, the students in Group A was given full dictation exercises and Group B received partial dictation exercises. A post-test was given to the three groups after the ninth session. In addition to the post-test, a 5-point Likert-scale questionnaire assessing the students responses to the dictation exercises was given to the experimental groups. Results of paired-samples tests indicated that there was a significant difference between each groups pre- and post-test. The mean gain score of Group B was higher than Group A showing that Group B had better improvement in the post-test. Furthermore, Group B had better grammar points in their post-test compared to Group A. Group C also increased their scores but they still got their teachers assistance to point out their grammatical mistakes in their notes. This suggests that the dictations given to the experimental groups improved the students awareness in applying their grammar knowledge to reproduce a listening text they heard.

scholarly journals Efficacy of task-oriented training vs proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on mobility and balance in spastic cerebral palsy

Biomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-300
Author(s):  
V. Rajalaxmi ◽  
P Swetha ◽  
R.N.V. Deepthi ◽  
Raja Sathya ◽  
S Omana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Balance Control ◽  
Spastic Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Task Oriented

Introduction and Aim:One of the most significant and common clinical finding in a majority of children with (CP)is difficulty in walking and exhibiting poor balance control which results in poor gait and reaching movements as maintenance of stability is critical. There are numerous approaches, protocols and treatment strategies to improve balance and gait control. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of task- oriented training and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises (PNF)on mobility and balance in spastic cerebral palsy.   Methodology: This was a comparative study design with pre-post type 20 samples were selected based on the inclusion criteria and were divided into two groups. Group A received task-oriented training and group B proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and Pre & post measurements were done using paediatric balance scale and timed up and go test.   Results:On comparing the post-test values of group A and group B both the group showed significant difference with the pre-test, on comparing the post-test values of group A and group B, group A showed better significance than group B.   Conclusion: The present study concluded that there seems to be evidence that task-oriented training is more beneficial in training program for increasing the mobility and balance in spastic cerebral palsy comparing to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.  

scholarly journals READING, RETELLING, REHEARSAL AND VIDEOTAPING (RRRV) TO IMPROVE SPEAKING ABILITY IN ENGLISH

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-103
Author(s):  
Andy Andy
Keyword(s):  
Reading Ability ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
The Body ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Test Result

ABSTRACT. RRRV (Reading, Retelling, Rehearsal, and Videotaping) learning method is a verbal English learning method which is useful to combine reading ability and retelling a story preceeded by doing rehearsal and therefore students’ verbal competence can be increased during this process. This research aims to test the effectiveness in applying RRRV to merely RRR without V. The subjects are students at faculty of language and literature consisting of group A (RRRV) and group B (RRR) only. Pre-test of English proficiency is given to group A and group B before treatment is presented to both of them. The result of the test is used to ascertain whether the goups are homogenous in terms of their English proficiency. It shows that both group A and B have equal ability in TOEFL test result, thus both groups are considered to be homogenous and hence different treatment are given to group A and B. After treatments, data is taken from both groups based on post-test result by retelling the content of story and including video-taping for group A and audio-taping for group B. Meanwhile, data is taken from questionnaire consists of students’ opinion in applying RRRV and RRR method. Data from the test is stored in SPSS version 22 and inferential statistics of independent sample t-test analysis is used to examine if there is significant difference between the use of RRRV and RRR only. The result of questionnaire is analysed using descriptive statistics. Hopefully, the resulf of this research is able to contribute to the body of knowledge about how to improve verbal English proficiency. Keywords: RRRV, RRR, verbal English proficiency

scholarly journals Pengaruh durasi senam diabetes pada penurunan glukosa darah penderita diabetes mellitus tipe II

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Weni Kurdanti ◽  
Tri Mei Khasana
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: The management of DM focused on four pillars: education, nutrition therapy, physical exercise, and pharmacological interventions. In type 2 diabetes, physical activity functions primarily in controlling diabetes.Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of differences in the duration of aerobic exercise on blood glucose levels.Method: This was quasi-experimental research with pre-post test design. A total of 24 respondents with type 2 diabetes were divided into two groups consisting of groups A that received aerobic exercise with a duration of 30 minutes and group B received aerobic exercise with a duration of 60 minutes for 6 weeks and frequency of exercise 3 times each week. Statistical tests use paired t-tests and independent t-tests.Results: The mean post-test blood sugar level based on HbA1c measurements in group A was 7.92±1.56% while group B was 7.13±0.99%. Mean pre-test - post-test blood sugar levels in the two groups were significantly different (p<0.05). Aerobic exercise for 6 weeks with a frequency of 3 times each week can reduce HbA1c by -2.5±0.96% in group A while group B increased by 0.02±0.29%. There is a significant difference in HbA1c before and after 6 weeks of aerobic exercise between two groups (p=0.021).Conclusion: Aerobic exercise with a duration of 30 minutes for 6 weeks 3 times each week can reduce blood glucose (HbA1c) by -2.5±0.96% while the group duration of aerobic exercise 60 minutes an increase of 0.02±0.29%. There is a significant difference in HbA1c before and after 6 weeks of aerobic exercise between the two groups.

scholarly journals The historical or the contemporary context: which of the two ensures a deeper understanding of gas properties?

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 549-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna D. Milanovic ◽  
Dragica D. Trivic
Keyword(s):  
Research Work ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Historical Approach ◽  
Research Hypothesis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Contemporary Context ◽  
Contemporary Approach

The aim of this research was to explore the effects of two approaches, designated as the historical and the contemporary one, on the level of students' understanding of the properties and the practical use of gases. Our research hypothesis was that the historical context of the discovery of gases and the study of their properties would deepen students' understanding of the properties and the practical use of gases more than the contemporary context. A total of 129 students attending the eighth grade of primary school, aged 14, took part in the research project. After taking a pre-test, the students were divided into two groups (A and B respectively), equal in terms of their test scores. Group A (63 students) was exposed to the historical approach, whereas group B (66 students) was exposed to the contemporary approach. The students from group A individually dealt with a text that presented various episodes from the scientific-research work of Joseph Priestley, whereas the students from group B dealt with a text pertaining to the properties and the use of gases in contemporary society. Having been exposed to different approaches, all the students did a post-test. No statistically significant difference was established between the overall results of the students who had been exposed to the historical approach and those exposed to the contemporary approach, and the research hypothesis was rejected. However, one statistically significant better score in one of the post-test items in group A may be connected with the influence of the corresponding episode from the history of science.

scholarly journals Effect of battle rope training on functional movements in young adults

Biomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 547-550
Author(s):  
Muthukumaran Jothilingam ◽  
S. Roobha ◽  
R. Revathi ◽  
N. Paarthipan ◽  
S. Saravan Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Exercise Heart Rate ◽  
Functional Movement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Movement Screening ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Functional Movements ◽  
Functional Movement Screening

Introduction and Aim: The battle rope exercise had obtained highest peak and mean VO2, highest energy expenditure and highest exercise heart rate than other exercises. There is no related evidence for Battle rope exercises by screening functional movement. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of battle rope training on functional movement screening.  Methodology: According to inclusion and exclusion criteria 30 subjects were selected. They were explained about the safety and simplicity of the procedure and by the lottery system they were divided into two groups with 15 subjects in each group. Each subject has undergone pre-test and post-test measurement of functional movement screening (FMS). Group A participants did regular set of floor exercises like pelvic bridging, bird dog exercise, cat and camel exercise for 4 weeks. Group B participants did pelvic bridging, bird dog exercise, cat and camel exercise and battle rope training for 4 weeks. The data collected and tabulated, were statistically analysed. Functional movements: 7patterns of functional movements include deep squat, hurdle step, inline lunge, rotary stability, active straight leg raise, shoulder mobility, and trunk stability push-up. Results: The result of this study were statistically significant in FMS pretest and posttest with the p values (p<0.0001). Between the posttest mean and standard deviation of FMS of both group A and group B are 14.53(2.78), and15.43 (2.60) respectively. And there was a significant difference among the values (p >0.0001). Conclusion: This study concludes that battle rope training is better than traditional floor exercises in improving functional movements among young adults because of its simulation of functional movement patterns.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF SWISS BALL EXERCISE AND STRETCHING EXERCISE IN CHEST WALL MOBILITY AND SHOULDER RANGE OF MOTION AMONG POST-OPERATIVE BREAST CANCER WOMEN

2020 ◽  
pp. 137-141
Author(s):  
Rekha K ◽  
RESHMA RIHANA SM
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Chest Expansion ◽  
Shoulder Range Of Motion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Shoulder Range ◽  
Swiss Ball ◽  
Stretching Exercises

Objectives of the Study: The objectives of the study were to determine and compare the effects of Swiss ball exercises and stretching exercises in improving chest expansion, forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and shoulder range of motion (ROM) among post-operative breast cancer women. Methods: The study included 20 females who underwent surgery for breast carcinoma. Each group consists of 10 participants who were assessed for chest expansion at three levels, FEV1, and shoulder ROM for flexion and abduction. Group A was treated with Swiss ball exercises and Group B was treated with stretching exercises for a period of 4 weeks, 5 days/week following which post-test was performed same as of pre-test. Results: Comparison between Swiss ball Group A and stretching Group B shows the chest expansion measurement at axillary level has a significant difference between the groups with p=0.0001, fourth intercostal level showed a difference in mean with p=0.004 and xiphisternal level p-value observed as (0.001), FEV1 between the group also shows significant changes in the post-test with a p=0.0481 and shoulder flexion ROM was increased in post-test when compared to pre-test scores with a p=0.0042 and abduction ROM also showed a significant difference with p=0.0463. Thereby, the post-test scores of Group A are higher than the Group B. Conclusion: Exercise training on Swiss ball is more effective than stretching in treating post-operative breast cancer patients.

scholarly journals Assessment of VO2max between Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi Dancers

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 188-195
Author(s):  
Siva Jyothi N ◽  
Senthil Selvam P ◽  
Gopaldas Ramesh
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Vo2 Max ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Cardio Respiratory Fitness ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Group B

Dance is the good form of exercise, the movement of the body in a rhythmic way to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself which the body is capable. Though Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi may look similar to the untrained eye, there are many differences which affect the mechanics of movement among practitioners of both art forms. The purpose of this study is to assess the vo2 max of Bharatanatyam and kuchipudi dancers and to find out whether there is any difference in the vo2 max between both the dancers. Total of 30 subjects who met the inclusion criteria were taken for study; Group A (n=15) Bharatanatyam dancers. Group B (n=15) kuchipudi dancers. Queen’s college step test was used to assess the vo2 max. Pre and post-test heart rate was measured and vo2 max calculated. Statistical analysis was tested with t test at 95% level of significance (p<0.05). The result of the present study suggest that there is no significant difference in the aerobic capacity among Bharatanatyam (Group A) and Kuchipudi (Group B) Dancers when assessed with Queen’s College Step test. Key words: Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Cardio respiratory fitness, VO2 max, Queen’s college step test.

scholarly journals Evaluation of basic surgical skill workshop at undergraduate level in the discipline of surgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maliha Yunus ◽  
Zeeshan Ghani ◽  
Ihtasham Muhammad Ch. ◽  
Ayesha Akram
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Surgical Skill ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of basic surgical skill workshop at under graduate level. Methods: This was randomized controlled study (cross-over design) conducted at Al-Nafees Medical College and hospital from 1st January to November 30th 2017. Undergraduate medical students of Year-5 MBBS were randomized into two groups to undergo surgical skills training. One was workshop or interventional Group-A, other was traditional teaching or control Group-B. Online random sampling calculator was used for randomization. Both groups were given a pretest and post-test in the form of two OSATS station. Results: Total 49 students were enrolled in the study; Group-A had 25 whereas Group-B had 24 students. There was significant difference (p=0.000) in mean post-test scores of Group-A (36.28±6.75) and Group-B (24.17±5.09) out of 53 on OSATS station-1. Significant statistical difference (p=0.000) in the mean score of post-tests of Group-A (26.08±18.34) and Group-B (14.42±9.24) out of 37 was also noted on OSATS station-2. There was no significant difference in mean pretest scores on both stations in both groups. Conclusions: This study has suggestions in development of curriculum as it provides a quantitative substantiation indicating that workshop teaching as a learning strategy can essentially augment traditional teaching of technical skills to undergraduate medical students. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.36.4.1792 How to cite this:Yunus M, Ghani Z, Muhammad Ch. I, Akram A. Evaluation of basic surgical skill workshop at undergraduate level in the discipline of surgery. Pak J Med Sci. 2020;36(4):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.36.4.1792 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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