scholarly journals A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN PRANAYAMA AND BREATHING EXCERCISES

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. P. Quadri ◽  
P. Bairwa
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
T Test ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Group B ◽  
The Mind

Yoga is an ancient system of self-development through which union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. Yoga is a science and is immensely useful for promoting total health, which may assist in achieving recommended levels of physical activity for some individuals. Type of sampling was simple random sampling, consist of 60 obese women. Group A consisted of 30 and Group B consisted of 30.  A written informed consent was taken from all the subjects. Purpose of the study and procedure were explained to the subjects. Subjects in the age group of 35 to 45 were included in the study and were randomly divided into two groups. Group A (n=30) and Group B (n=30). All the values obtained before and after performing Pranayama, and breathing exercises were expressed as mean ± SD. The data were analyzed by SPSS 32.0 version one way ANOVA followed by student’s   t test   which    was used to compare pre and post training results. P values of less than 0.05 were accepted as significant difference between the compared values. Keywords: Yoga; Pranayama; Breathing Excercises; t test.

scholarly journals Chemotherapy and Cancer Related Fatigue: A Prospective Study in Rural Cancer Survivors of Malwa Region of Punjab

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 899-904
Author(s):  
Shveta Sharma ◽  
Saurabh Kumar ◽  
Ankush Sharma ◽  
Ashish Tehraik
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
T Test ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B ◽  
A Prospective Study

The objective of this no interventional, 7 months observational study was to analyze the prevalence of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in cancer patient populations who were receiving chemotherapy and those who were not receiving chemotherapy. This was an observational study. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 60 subjects (24 male and 36 females) diagnosed with cancer enrolled for the study, which was further allotted into group A (n=30) which was receiving chemotherapy and group B (n=30) which was not receiving chemotherapy. The data collection was performed by administering the validated Fatigue symptoms Inventory (FSI) scale after obtaining the informed consent. The mean age of Group A and B is 49 years and Group B 51 years, respectively. The mean FSI score of the group receiving chemotherapy was 35.70±17.14, whereas the mean FSI score of a group not receiving chemotherapy was 19.50±16.05. An Independent t-test was applied and the independent t value came out to be 2.18.  An equal variance t-test reveals, statistically indicating a significant difference in FSI scores in groups receiving chemotherapy and not receiving chemotherapy (p=0.042).  From the results, we concluded that Cancer-related fatigue is highly prevalent in patients who are receiving chemotherapy than those who are not receiving chemotherapy. The underlying causes of CRF are poorly understood and further research is warranted in order to assess CRF before and after treatment and develop effective, patient-centred management strategies and to improve quality of life.

COMPARISON OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MOBILIZATION AND SELF-EXERCISES IN ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS OF SHOULDER

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Muhammad Usman Khan ◽  
Ghazala Noor Nizami ◽  
Ali Farhad
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Adhesive Capsulitis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
T Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of mobilization and self-exercises in the management of adhesive capsulitis of shoulder STUDY DESIGN Randomized Control Trial SAMPLE SELECTION 30 patients of adhesive capsulitis of shoulder from physiotherapy department of tertiary care hospitals of Karachi were selected through simple random sampling technique. PROCEDURE Treatment was continued for 5 days per week for the period of 3 weeks followed by assessment. Patients were randomly divided into two equal groups. Group A was treated with midrange mobilization while group B performed self-exercises. Both groups received TENS and hot pack prior to the exercises. Mean ± SD, frequencies and percentages were used for descriptive analysis. ROM via goniometry and pain intensity through VAS was analyzed by paired t-test within the groups and by independent t-test between the groups, using SPSS. P-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS 60% were females (n=18) and 40% were males (n=12) with mean age of 50.17±6.37 years. Significant improvement (p-value <0.05) in pain and shoulder ROM was observed among patients of Group A as compared to Group B. Pain intensity was decreased to 1.67 ± 0.62 in group A, whereas ROMs in these patients were also better than other group.

Comparison of montelukast and mometasone furoate in the prevention of recurrent nasal polyps

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erkan Vuralkan ◽  
Cem Saka ◽  
Istemihan Akin ◽  
Sema Hucumenoglu ◽  
Binnur Uzmez Unal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Nasal Spray ◽  
Peripheral Blood ◽  
Nasal Polyposis ◽  
Mometasone Furoate ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Snot 22

Background: The aim of our study was to compare the effects of montelukast and mometasone furoate nasal spray on the postoperative course of patients with nasal polyposis. Patients and methods: Fifty patients diagnosed with nasal polyposis between March 2006 and August 2007 were included in the study. All patients underwent bilateral endoscopic sphenoethmoidectomy and were randomized postoperatively into two groups. Group A ( n = 25) received 10 mg montelukast per day and group B ( n = 25) received 400 µg mometasone furoate nasal spray twice daily. All patients were followed up for 6 months. Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT)-22 scores, polyp grades, computerized tomography (CT) scores (Lund–Mackay), eosinophils in peripheral blood and polyp tissue were evaluated before and after surgery. Results: There was a significant reduction in SNOT-22 scores in both groups throughout the study period. There was a significant difference in the recurrence rate between both groups with a marginal advantage of mometasone furoate nasal spray. Eosinophils in peripheral blood were found to be effective on the recurrence rate ( p < 0.05). Conclusions: In conclusion, both drugs seem to have a complementary action and further studies are needed to determine which patients should receive which treatment.

A Study to find the effectiveness of Scapular Strengthening Exercise in patients with Cervical Dysfunction

2021 ◽  
pp. 3591-3594
Author(s):  
Kotteeswaran. K ◽  
Chiranjibi Kumar Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
T Test ◽  
Strengthening Exercise ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Neck Disability ◽  
Cervical Spine Dysfunction

Background: Cervical spine dysfunction is a cause of neck pain. The cause for it is believed to be a disorder (most likely malalignment) of the pain-sensitive facet joints (which may also be due to disc disruption). Dysfunction can also cause secondary muscle spasm, which can may lead to more pain and stiffness. Objective: To find the effectiveness of SNAGs and scapular strengthening exercises in the patients with chronic cervical dysfunction. To find the Neck disability index (NDI) score difference between the functional activities of experimental group and conventional treatment group. Methodology: According to inclusion and exclusion criteria a prior to the study, the principal researcher explained the procedures to all the subjects and inform consent obtained, 30 subjects taken through Random block design and numbering was done for all the subjects. All the odd numbers in one group and all the even numbers in another group are allocated by random table where each group had 15 subjects. The collected data was tabulated and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. To all parameters mean and standard deviation (SD) were used. Paired t-test was used to analyze significant changes between pre-test and post-test measurements. Unpaired t-test was used to analyze significant changes between two groups. Result: rom statistical analysis made with the quantitative data revealed statistically significant difference between the Group A and Group B, and also within the group. The Posttest mean value of Neck Disability Index (NDI) in group A is 12.00 and in group B is 13.80. This shows that Neck Disability Index (NDI) in Group B disability value were comparatively more than Group A disability value, P<0.0001. Conclusion: This study shows better improvement in reducing cervical spine dysfunction (neck pain) by scapular strengthening exercise than resisted neck isometrics. Both the techniques can be used in clinical practice.

Combination Therapy Of Tadalafil And Pentoxifylline In Severe Erectile Dysfunction; A Prospective Randomized Trial

2015 ◽  
Vol 87 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Santosh Kumar ◽  
Rajesh Roat ◽  
Swati Agrawal ◽  
Kumar Jayant ◽  
Ravimohan S. Mavuduru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Erectile Function ◽  
T Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstractwas to assess efficacy of Tadalafil alone versus Tadalafil plus Pentoxifylline in the treatment of erectile dysfunction by using self administered IIEF-5 questionnaire.Two hundred and thirty seven patients presenting with ED at andrology OPD were evaluated for ED by a self administered IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function) questionnaire. Patients were systematically randomized by computer generated random table into two groups groups namely, group A: Tadalafil only group, group B: combination of Tadalafil + Pentoxifyl-line. All the patients were re-assessed by IIEF-5 questionnaire after 8 weeks of medical therapy. Statistical analysis was performed using student’s unpaired t-test, paired t-test, chi square test. p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Two hundred and thirty seven patients were included in the present study, in group A: 92 patients (78.6%) showed improvement in their IIEF score after 8 weeks of tadalafil treatment. While in group B, overall 104 patients(86.6%) showed improvement after combination of Tadalafil and Pentoxifylline. There was a statistically significant difference of percentage change in IIEF score was seen in group B (group A 90.7±15.2%, group B 95.6±13.4%; p value – 0.014). We found this difference even more statistically significant in patients with severe ED (group A 72.7±47.2%, group B 132.3±54.3%; p value – 0.000). There was no significant difference in between the two groups with regards to occur-rence of side effects.Both tadalafil and combination of Tadalafil + Pentoxifylline improve erectile function in patients of ED. Patients with severe ED showed much significant improvement in erectile function with combination therapy.

scholarly journals Effect of Esophageal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection on Motility and Symptoms: A Prospective Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Tsutomu Takeda ◽  
Kenshi Matsumoto ◽  
Akihito Nagahara ◽  
Hiroyuki Komori ◽  
Yoichi Akazawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Symptom Score ◽  
Esophageal Motility ◽  
High Resolution Manometry ◽  
Submucosal Dissection ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Integrated Relaxation Pressure ◽  
Group B

Background.Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of esophageal tumors can cause stenosis, yet the effect of esophageal ESD on motility remains unclarified. This study aimed to compare esophageal motility and symptoms, before and after ESD, using high-resolution manometry (HRM) and symptom scoring.Methods.Twenty-eight patients with 35 cT1a cancers were prospectively enrolled between December 2014 and February 2016. Pre- and post-ESD symptom score and HRM were recorded. Based on circumferential resection (CR), patients were divided into group A (n=17, <2/3 CR) or B (n=11, 2/3 CR or greater). HRM parameters evaluated were distal contractile integral (DCI), contractile front velocity (CFV), intrabolus pressure, integrated relaxation pressure, distal latency, and peristaltic breaks.Results.Symptom scores worsened after ESD in 8/11 patients in group B, and 0/17 patients in group A. There was no significant difference in any HRM parameter after ESD in the whole study group but mean DCI tended to increase (p=0.07). In group B, DCI increased significantly after ESD (p=0.04), and CFV tended to decrease after ESD (p=0.08).Conclusions.DCI tended to increase after esophageal ESD. ESD affected the symptom score and esophageal motility in cases with 2/3 CR or greater. This trial is registered withUMIN000015829.

Does Having a Relative in Dialysis Therapy Affect Attitudes Toward Kidney Donating?

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-245
Author(s):  
Eylem Topbaş ◽  
Çağla Taştan
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Kidney Donation ◽  
Dialysis Treatment ◽  
Live Donors ◽  
Attitude Inventory ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B

Context: The majority of kidney transplants in Turkey are performed from live donors and from those among first-degree relatives. Objective: To compare the view points and the attitudes of individuals who have relatives undergoing dialysis toward kidney donation treatment with those who do not. Design: The study was designed as a descriptive study, which used simple random sampling. Setting: The sample consisted of 204 individuals, divided into 2 groups: those whose relatives underwent dialysis treatment (group A, n = 106) and those whose relatives did not (group B, n = 98). Results: The means of the total points obtained in “Kidney Donation Attitude Inventory” (KDAI) by individuals in group A were statistically significantly higher than those obtained by individuals in group B ( P = .001). Although there was a statistically significant difference in the educational status, status of willing to donate their kidneys and being a relative of an individual awaiting a kidney transplant, and the mean total points obtained from the KDAI between the groups ( P < .05), no statistically significant difference was determined between the means of the obtained total points and the gender and the duration of dialysis treatment ( P > .05). Conclusion: The attitudes of the relatives of individuals undergoing dialysis treatment toward kidney donation were determined to be more positive.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment on Recurrent Neck Pain After Medical Procedures: A Retrospective Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-40
Author(s):  
Hyo-Seung Huh ◽  
Wu-Jin Jeong ◽  
Ki-Tae Park ◽  
Sun-Ho Lee ◽  
Sun-A Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Combination Treatment ◽  
Medical Procedures ◽  
Korean Medicine ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Admission Group

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Korean medicine combination treatment on recurrent neck pain after medical procedures.Methods: This retrospective study included 158 inpatients of the Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine who were diagnosed with “Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy (M50.1)” between December 14<sup>th</sup>, 2017 and May 29<sup>th</sup>, 2019. The patients were assigned to 1 of 2 groups based on whether they received medical procedures on the cervical spine at least once. Korean medicine combination treatment was evaluated using EuroQol-5 dimensions index (EQ-5D), numeric rating scale (NRS), and neck disability index (NDI) scores.Results: Before and after treatment, the patients who received medical procedures on the cervical spine at least once before admission (Group A) showed a statistically significant difference in the NDI and NRS scores but not in the EQ-5D scores. This was similar to the patients who had not received medical procedures on the cervical spine before admission (Group B) they showed a statistically significant difference in the NDI and NRS scores but not in the EQ-5D scores. When comparing the results of Group A and Group B before and after treatment, no statistically significant differences were observed in the EQ-5D, NDI, and NRS scores.Conclusion: Korean medicine combination treatment improves the neck functional disability of patients who suffer from recurrent neck pain despite patients having undergone medical procedures.

scholarly journals AN EFFECT OF POSTURAL DRAINAGE ON MANAGEMENT OF PNEUMONIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 759-761
Author(s):  
Tahzeeb Fatima ◽  
◽  
Minhaj Tahir ◽  
Devendra Trivedi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Physiotherapy Treatment ◽  
Postural Drainage ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objective:To compare the patients with pneumonia with and without postural drainage and to measure the amount of sputum produced before and after physiotherapy treatment. Material and Method:This study was carried out at Lilamani Hospital, Kanpur. Total 7 patients was placed into two groups i.e. Group A and Group B. Group A included 4 patients, 3 females and 1 male with the age group is between 25-60. While Group B having 3 patients, 1 female and 2 males with the age group is between 26-62 years. Group A was received chest mobilization techniques, two times a day.While Group B received postural drainage in different positions with chest mobilisation twice a day. The amount of sputum before and after the physiotherapy techniques, the p-value was calculated for both groups by t-test and data was analysed through SPSS. Results: In this study, amount of sputum was significantly reduced in Group B as comparison to Group A. Conclusion: Postural drainage techniques with chest mobilisation are much effective. It also helps in reducing the amount of sputum in pneumonia patients.

scholarly journals IMPROVING DESCRIPTIVE WRITING ABILITY THROUGH MIND MAPPING

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Nurul Lailatul Khusniyah
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
T Test ◽  
Mind Mapping ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mind ◽  
Descriptive Writing ◽  
Test Result

The study aims to get the effect of the mind mapping on students descriptive writing ability and the process of mind mapping implementation in writing descriptive learning. The research study is qualitative and quantitative research through action research method. The sample was taken by 34 students. The validity of data used credibility, transferability, dependability, and conformability. The process of collecting data used test, observation, and interview. The researcher used Independent sample t-test to analyze the differences of students’ ability before and after using mind mapping. The finding of analysis that mind mapping implementation has increase the students’ motivation of descriptive writing learning. They can make a good imagination in writing. The t-test result is t-stat (5.38) > t-table (1.99). It means that there is a significant difference was found in descriptive writing ability before and after using mind mapping.

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