Evaluation of the influence of education on the ergonomic risk of concrete form workers

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 1007-1013
Author(s):  
Abdollah Gholami ◽  
Jalaluddin Tamaddon Yalameh ◽  
Behzad Fouladi-Dehaghi ◽  
Davood Eskandari ◽  
Gholamheidar Teimori-Boghsani
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Concrete Form ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

BACKGROUND: In developing countries, construction is a largely manual job that imposes awkward postures on workers, thus facilitating a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomic training is known as an effective way to reduce these disorders. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ergonomic training intervention in reducing the ergonomic risk of concrete form workers. METHODS: This quasi-experimental study was carried out on 144 concrete form workers employed in the construction projects of Gonbad-e Kāvus, Iran, Iran. Data was collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (at the pre-intervention stage) and the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) worksheet (at the pre- and post-intervention stages). Ergonomic training was provided via face-to-face educational meetings along with presenting informative pamphlets, which took place over 45 days duration of time. Data were analyzed by the use of SPSS software version 21, t-test and Wilcoxon test. Significant level was considered at P-value less than 0.05. RESULTS: Musculoskeletal disorders were observed in all limbs of the studied workers. The most prevalent disorders were the pain in the shoulder region of lift operators (86.1%) and the pain in the back area of mixer operators (77.8%). About 99.3% of all concrete form workers were exposed to a moderate level of ergonomic risk and needed posture correction. Pre- and post-training REBA scores showed a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Although the ergonomic training did reduce the ergonomic risk of workers, because of its short duration, it failed to reduce this risk to an acceptable level. It is recommended to hold both theoretical and practical training sessions over longer periods of time.

scholarly journals E MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (MS PENGARUH WORKPLACE STRETCHING EXERCISE TERHADAP PENURUNAN KELUHAN MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS(MSDs) PADA PEKERJA BATIK TULIS DI KECAMATAN SOKARAJA

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Siti Harwanti ◽  
Nur Ulfah ◽  
Budi Aji
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
And Control

Batik maked process especially �mbironi�, is done in sit position. If this position maintained for a long period, that could be cause muscle strain which may lead into musculoskeletal disorders. The research was aim to know the effect of Workplace Stretching Exercise (WSE) to reduced MSDs in hand-made batik workers. The research was quasy experimental by non-equivalent control group design. Subjects were 37 female handmade batik workers used purposive sampling. Data analysis used Friedman test and Wilcoxon test, then for two independent sample used Independent t Test and Mann Whitney test with significancy level at 5% or a = 0,05. Analysis result show that there is no difference in MSDs on experiment and control group after pre-test which had p-value = 0,371 (>0,05). The result of middle-test and post-test p value = 0,000 (<0,05) that there is significant mean difference of MSDs between experiment and control group. Based on the middle-test and post-test analysis result, it could be conclude that there is an effect of WSE to reduce MSDs of handmade batik workers.

scholarly journals Comparison of Recovery Time of Propofol and Midazolam with Propofol Alone for Sedation in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 1024-1027
Author(s):  
Asma Samreen ◽  
Aamir Waseem ◽  
Muhammad Azam ◽  
Itrat Hussain Kazmi ◽  
Aamir Bashir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography ◽  
Recovery Time ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
P Value ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Endoscopic Retrograde ◽  
Intravenous Anesthetic ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Procedural sedation is required for multiple short duration procedures outside of the operating rooms especially in radiology and endoscopy suites. Intravenous anesthetic agent with rapid recovery profile is desirable in such circumstances. This study aims to compare two regimens of intravenous anesthetic agents. Aim: To compare the mean recovery time of propofol and midazolam with propofol alone for sedation in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Study Design: Randomized controlled trial. Settings: Department of Anesthesia, Shalamar Hospital, Lahore. Study Duration: June 2017 to December 2017. Methods: A total of 70 adult patients aged 20-60 years undergoing ERCP under sedation were included. Patients were given a combination of propofol and midazolam in group A while propofol alone was given in group B. After procedure, pts were transferred to recovery room and were followed for assessment of recovery time. Data were analyzed in SPSS vr 21, Independent t-test was applied & p-value ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Significant difference was found in mean recovery time amongst both the groups. Mean recovery time in Group A (propofol and midazolam) was 19.29±4.50 minutes while in Group B (propofol alone) was 26.66±3.70 minutes showing statistically significant result with p-value = 0.0001. Conclusion: We conclude that mean recovery time with propofol plus midazolam is shorter as compared to propofol alone for sedation in ERCP. Keywords: Propofol, midazolam, sedation outside operation theatre.

scholarly journals Nurse-Led Intervention on Teachers’ Knowledge and Management of Pupils with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Primary Schools in Abeokuta, Ogun State

2022 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Alake O.M. ◽  
Aina J. ◽  
Sodimu J.O. ◽  
Dele-Alonge O.
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
P Value ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Knowledge

The objective of any educational system is to provide education for all learners with diverse needs and abilities to enable them to achieve their potential and subsequently contribute to society. Teachers are in a position to be the first to suspect that a child might have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) because they are with them for most of the day and they know how normal learners typically behave in classroom situations. One group pre-test post-test quasi-experimental study was employed for this study. The population comprised 42 teachers in the selected schools. Total enumeration was used for the study. A self-structured questionnaire was validated and used to collect data. The Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of the construct ranged from 0.741 to 0.808. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed 45.2% participants had low knowledge, 18.1% and 16.7% had moderate and high knowledge respectively at the pre-intervention stage while at the post-intervention stage, 14.3% had low knowledge score while 21.4% and 64.3% had moderate and high knowledge scores respectively. Also, at the pre-intervention stage of this study, it was found that 64.3% participants had a bad management score of ADHD while 35.7% had a good management score of ADHD. The result indicated that there is a non-significant difference in the post intervention knowledge and management of ADHD among the respondents as a p-value of 0.494 was recorded which is much greater than the alpha (α) p-value of 0.05. The study concluded that the role of teachers in the identification and management of ADHD cannot be overlooked. This shows that training and proper education of the teachers will go a long way in the management of attention deficit in the pupils. The study recommended that the management of ADHD should be included in educational programs. Also, there should be follow-up to monitor the progress of the teachers in the management of children with ADHD.

Effectiveness of education program on hospital waste management

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 457-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naglaa M. Abdo ◽  
Wafaa S. Hamza ◽  
Mariam A. Al-Fadhli
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Service Workers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
General Government ◽  
Post Test

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the effectiveness of Kuwait Infection Control Directorate educational program in improving knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of environmental service workers (ESWs) regarding the management of infectious and sharps waste. Design/methodology/approach An interventional educational pre-test/post-test study was conducted over seven months, on a sample of 102 ESWs in Farwaniya General Government Hospital, Kuwait. Educational sessions and practical training using the KAP approach were applied during the intervention phase. The KAP of the participants were assessed using a questionnaire and observation checklist in the pre- and post-intervention phases. Findings Improvement in all aspects of the KAP regarding infectious and sharps waste management was observed among the participants after implementation of the intervention, with a statistically significant difference between pre- and post-test results (p<0.01). Originality/value The applied multi-component educational program in the current study can be successfully implemented for ESWs in all government hospitals in Kuwait and other countries with similar settings.

scholarly journals Non-pharmacological motor-cognitive treatment to improve the mental health of elderly adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 394-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javiera Ponce ◽  
Claudia Latín ◽  
Víctor Leiva ◽  
Guillermo Cortés ◽  
Fernando Rodríguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dual Task ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Elderly Adults ◽  
Cognitive Level ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Parametric Version

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To propose a program of physical-cognitive dual task and to measure its impact in Chilean institutionalized elderly adults. METHOD: Experimental design study with pre and post-intervention evaluations, measuring the cognitive and depressive levels by means of the Pfeiffer test and the Yesavage scale, respectively. The program was applied for 12 weeks to adults between 68 and 90 years old. The statistical analysis was based on the nonparametric Wilcoxon test for paired samples and was contrasted with its parametric version. The statistical software R was used. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were obtained in the cognitive level (p-value < 0.05) and highly significant (p-value < 0.001) in the level of depression with both tests (parametric and nonparametric). CONCLUSION: Due to the almost null evidence of scientific interventions of programs that integrate physical activity and cognitive tasks together in Chilean elderly adults, a program of physical-cognitive dual task was proposed as a non-pharmacological treatment, easy to apply and of low cost to benefit their integral health, which improves significantly the cognitive and depressive levels of institutionalized elderly adults.

scholarly journals PENURUNAN NYERI KEPALA PADA LANSIA DENGAN HIPERTENSI MENGGUNAKAN RELAKSASI AUTOGENIK DI KELURAHAN MERSI PURWOKERTO

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-113
Author(s):  
Dwi Novitasari ◽  
Ikit Netra Wirakhmi
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Relaxation Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Parasympathetic System ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Autogenic Relaxation ◽  
The Mean

Background: Headache in the occipital region is the most common symptom of hypertension, caused by enhanchement intra-cranial pressure and vasoconstriction resulting in decreased perfusion of cerebral tissue. This causes insomnia, decreased concentration and decreased ability of daily living activity. Autogenic relaxation causes vasodilation and a calm emotional response that increases the response of the parasympathetic system. This modulation stimulus can decrease perception of headache. Objective: The aims of this study was to find out how the reduction of headache on hypertension before and after autogenic relaxation. Methods: The design of this research was pre experimental with one group pretest-postest design approach. The sample are 38 patients with hypertension who complained of headache in Mersi Purwokerto. Selection has been using purposive sampling. Measurement of head pain using visual analog scale. Data analysis using Wilcoxon test. Results: The mean headache before the autogenic relaxation technique was 5.24, and the mean headache after autogenic relaxation technique was 3.47, including the range of moderate pain. There was a significant difference between headache before and after the autogenic relaxation technique with p value: 0,000. Conclusion: Autogenic relaxation can be used by the elderly with hypertension to reduce headache. Keywords: Autogenic relaxation, headache, hypertension.

scholarly journals CD4 LYMPHOCYTE IN HIV / AIDS BEFORE AND AFTER ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
Rangsang Bagus Prabowo ◽  
Dewi Indah Noviana Pertiwi ◽  
FX. Hendriyono
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Lymphocyte Count ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cd4 Lymphocyte Count ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Cd4 Lymphocyte

Abstract: Human Immunodefficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that decreases the human immunity system, therefore the infected people become susceptible to any kind of infections. Examination of CD4 lymphocyte count periodically is one of the antiretroviral therapy success indicators. The purpose of this research was to determine the difference of CD4 lymphocyte count before and after antiretroviral therapy at Ulin General Hospital Banjarmasin on 2013-2015. The method of this research was observational analytic with cross-sectional approach. The study population was 55 patients which were selected by inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results portrayed an increase of the CD4 lymphocyte count in 51 patients after being given four kinds of antiretroviral for 6 months with the mean increase in CD4 lymphocyte count was 92,72 cell/µL. Data analysis result with Wilcoxon test portrayed a difference of the CD4 lymphocyte count before and after antiretroviral therapy with p value=0,000. In conclusion, there was a significant difference of the CD4 lymphocyte count before and after antiretroviral therapy. Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, CD4, lymphocyt, antiretroviral therapy

scholarly journals Perbedaan pH Saliva Sebelum Dan Sesudah Mengunyah Permen Karet Xylitol Pada Pemakai Alat Orthodonti Cekat

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Gita Komala Dewi ◽  
Susilarti Susilarti ◽  
Almujadi Almujadi
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Oral Bacteria ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Orthodontic Appliance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliance

Orthodontic treatment may lead to environmental changes in the oral cavity that may occur in a number of users of the orthodontic appliance, such as changes in bacterial concentration, salivary buffering capacity, salivary acidity (pH) and salivary flow rate. Xylitol stimulates salivary flow and helps restore saliva acid/base balance because it cannot be converted to acid by oral bacteria. To identify the difference in salivary pH before and after chewing xylitol gum in the users of fixed orthodontic appliance. This research is quasi-experimental with one group pretest-posttest design. Samples were students of SMA Kolombo Sleman who used a fixed orthodontic appliance. Data were analyzed using a Wilcoxon test. The salivary pH of the users of a fixed orthodontic appliance before chewing xylitol gum mostly belonged to acid criterion (43.8%), and the base criterion (34.3%). After chewing xylitol gum, the salivary pH of the users of fixed orthodontic appliance mostly belonged to a neutral criterion (78.1%). The results of the Wilcoxon test showed that the salivary pH before and after chewing gum xylitol in the users of fixed orthodontic appliance had a P value of 0.027 <α 0.05. There is a significant difference in salivary pH before and after chewing xylitol gum in users of fixed orthodontic appliance.

scholarly journals Manfaat Relaksasi Otot Progresif Bagi Klien DM Tipe II Untuk Mengurangi Gejala Fatigue

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Reny Sulistyowati
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After

Fatigue is a widespread clinical complaint among adults with type 2 diabetes. Fluctuating glucose levels can cause fatigue. Several factors are associated with fatigue in diabetic patients, including physiological factors such as hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, psychological factors such as depression associated with diabetes. Progressive muscle relaxation is a procedure to get relaxation in the muscles through two steps, namely by applying tension to a muscle group and stopping the tension then focusing on how the muscle relaxes, feeling the sensation of relaxation and fatigue is reduced. The aim of this study was to identify the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on fatigue symptoms in type II DM clients in 15 control groups and 15 intervention groups. The research method used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design approach, consisting of one treatment (in the intervention group) and a control group. Data analysis was performed using univariate and bivariate analysis using t-independent and t-dependent tests. Wilcoxon test results in the intervention group and the control group showed a significant p-value of 0.002 (<0.05), meaning that there was a significant difference in fatigue symptoms in the intervention group before and after the intervention. This shows that there was a decrease in fatigue symptoms in the intervention group before and after combination OHO therapy and progressive muscle relaxation exercises (previously the average respondent in the intervention group experienced symptoms of severe fatigue, after intervention, the average value of fatigue symptoms turned into mild fatigue ). Conclusion: Progressive muscle relaxation combined with OHO therapy can reduce symptoms of fatigue compared to only OHO therapy.

scholarly journals Primary Dysmenorrhea Intensity Between Stretching Abdominal Therapy and Acupuncture to Adolescent Girls

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Nyoman Suindri ◽  
◽  
Ni Luh Putu Sri Erawati ◽  
Made Widhi Gunapria Darmapatni ◽  
Ni Gusti Kompiang Sriasih
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Menstrual Pain ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Difference

Menstrual pain or dysmenorrhea is known as cramping pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation experienced by some women. Abdominal stretching exercises and acupressure can reduce dysmenorrhea. This research aims to determine the difference in the intensity of primary menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) between abdominal stretching therapy and acupressure for adolescent girls in a Senior High School in Denpasar. The method applied in this research is a Quasi-Experimental two-groups pretest-posttest design. The research sample was grouped into two, namely 70 high school students in the abdominal stretching therapy and 70 students in acupressure therapy. The data were collected using the Numerical Rating Scales or NRS. The data were then analysed using the Wilcoxon test and Mann Whitney test. The result of the research showed that there was a significant difference in dysmenorrhea before and after abdominal stretching therapy (p=0.000). Also, there was a significant difference in dysmenorrhea before and after acupressure therapy (p=0.000). There was no difference in dysmenorrhea before applying abdominal stretching therapy and acupressure with a p-value=0.335. Also, there was no difference in dysmenorrhea after both therapies were undergone in two groups (p=0,111). The difference test on the difference between the pre-test and post-test obtained p-value = 0.012. Hence, there was a significant difference in decreasing dysmenorrhea between abdominal stretching therapy and acupressure (p=0.012). Conclusion: there is a significant difference in reducing dysmenorrhea between abdominal stretching therapy and acupressure. Suggestion: further research is necessary to conduct by using time series design.

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