Non Emergency Calls-Depression Coupling in Call Handlers of Rescue 1122 Punjab, Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (Spring 2019) ◽  
pp. 43-55
Author(s):  
Syed Kamal Abid ◽  
Mujahid Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Raza ◽  
Rizwan-ul Haq ◽  
Rizwan Naseer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Independent Predictor ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Room ◽  
Emergency Calls ◽  
And Control ◽  
Evening Shift

The study was conducted to know whether bulk inflow of Non Emergency Calls (NECs) acts as an independent predictor for depression in call handlers of Rescue 1122, Punjab, Pakistan. Forty five (45) call handlers were recruited from evening shift of 9 districts. Similarly, same-sized control group was made out of field rescuers. The groups were compared for rate and severity level of depression using Beck’s Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II; Beck, Steer, & Brown, 1996). Probable predictors (except workplace stress) for depression in call handlers were evaluated through risk estimates. For workplace stress, a purposefully developed close- ended Workplace Stress Questionnaire including two subscales i.e. Non Emergency call and Control Room Environment of 30 items each was administrated. Twenty nine (64.4%) subjects of study group reported depression on BDI. Consequently, the same group had significantly higher mean depression score than control (18.2 vs. 12.6; p = .00). The scores also showed insignificant association with any of the probable predictors (demographic variables) of the call attendees. The respondents perceived more occupational stress against NECs. The findings attract the attention of authorities towards the severity of the concern.

scholarly journals Behavioural Problems and Parental Over-protectiveness in Children with Asthma

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-237
Author(s):  
Neena Sanjiv Sawant ◽  
Juhi Bhargava ◽  
Chandrahas T. Deshmukh
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Behavioural Problems ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Behaviour Problem ◽  
Early Referral ◽  
Parental Awareness ◽  
Children With Asthma ◽  
Minor Ailments ◽  
And Control ◽  
Asthma Group

Introduction: Asthma in children often leads to behavioural problems due to the chronic nature of the disease. Parents also tend to be overprotective and many may not even consult a doctor for the same. The objectives were to study the various behavioural problems seen in children having asthma as compared to those with minor ailments, parental awareness about the same and their parenting styles.Material and Methods: 75 parents of children of bronchial asthma and 75 parents of children having short term minor ailments formed the asthma and control groups respectively. The Behaviour Problem Index was used to assess the behavioural problems in children as documented by parents and parental overprotectivenesswas assessed using the Vulnerable Child/ Overprotecting Parent Scale.Results:The demographic variables were comparable in both the groups. Behavioural problems on all domains and parental over protectiveness in the asthma group were found to be statistically significant as compared to control group. However there was no significant correlation between the parental over-protectivenessand the behavioural problems in both the groups.Conclusions: Early referral to the psychiatrist with parental counselling will result in better outcomes for the child.J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2016;36(3):232-237

The effect of lavandula angustifolia in the treatment of depression

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 624-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Parvin ◽  
S. Farzaneh ◽  
M. Nikfarjam ◽  
N. Shahinfard ◽  
N. Asarzadegan
Keyword(s):  
Depression Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Double Blind Study ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
Severity Of Depression ◽  
And Control

Background and aimMedical plants have been used for centuries as a medicinal agent in treatment of depression and anxiety. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of the lavendula officinalis on depression in patients using citalopram.MethodsThis clinical trial study was performed in Hajar hospital, Shahrekord, Iran. In this study eighty patients randomly allocated into two groups (40 patients in each group). Patients who complained from depression were studied during a two-month double-blind study. In control group, patients were given 20 mg citalopram twice daily plus placebo and case group were treated with 5 g arial part of dried Lavendula officinalis and citaloperam (20 mg, twice per day). After 4 and 8 weeks, patients were followed for evaluations of their depression and complications. Depression severity was scored using standard Hamilton’s depression questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Chi square and Paired-t test.ResultsAfter 1 month treatment, mean depression score in case and control groups were 15.2 ± 3.6 and 17.5 ± 3.5, respectively (P < 0.05). After 2 months the mean score of depression in case and control groups was 14.8 ± 4 and 16.8 ± 4.6, respectively (P < 0.01). The most common side effects in two groups were confusion and dry mouth, which were not significantly different between two groups.ConclusionLavendula officinalis has a positive effect on depressed patients and may be useful to decrease the severity of depression in patients using other antidepressants.

scholarly journals Effect of Ambulation during First Stage of Labor on Labor Pain and Outcome of Labor among the Primigravida Mothers in a Selected Hospital, Mangalore

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
V Savitha ◽  
Sabitha Nayak ◽  
Shynee Paul
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Normal Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
First Stage Of Labor

ABSTRACT Objectives • To assess the intensity of labor pain and outcome of labor among the control group. • To assess the effectiveness of ambulation on intensity of labor pain and outcome of labor among the experimental group. • To assess the usefulness of ambulation by opinionnaire among experimental group. • To compare the effectiveness of ambulation on the intensity of labor pain and outcome of labor among experimental and control groups. • To find an association between the intensity of labor pain with selected demographic variables. Materials and methods An experimental research approach was used for the study. Random sampling technique was used to allocate the subjects into experimental and control groups. Visual analog scale was used to assess the intensity of pain and observational check list was used to assess the outcome of labor. The study comprised of 40 primigravida mothers and they were grouped as experimental and control through randomization. One group received ambulation treatment, the other did not. The researcher then observed the groups to determine the effect of the treatment. Results The collected data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The intensity of pain revealed that 40% in the experimental and 55% in the control groups experienced severe pain. The labor augmentation revealed that both oxytocin and cerviprime gel was used for 30% in the experimental and 35% in the control groups. On the mode of delivery, majority of mothers (60%) had normal vaginal delivery both in experimental and control groups. On the duration of the first stage of labor revealed that 50% in the experimental and 20% in the control groups were between 10 to 12 hours. Second stage of labor revealed that majority were between 1 and 2 hours in both the control and experimental groups. The opinion of experimental group mothers on ambulation revealed that half of the mothers (50%) agreed for recommending the ambulation for their neighbors and friends and less than half (35%) of them have agreed for comfort during first stage of labor and 40% of them have agreed for ambulation should be made as a routine in labor room. In the experimental group, mean pain score (6.8) is less than the control group (7.5). The calculated Mann-Whitney Z-value (2.045) is greater than the Z α-value of 1.960 at 0.05 level of significance. In the experimental group, the mean duration of first stage of labor score (3.95) is significantly higher than the control group mean score (3.00). The mean outcome of labor in experimental group (13.95) is greater than the control group. Conclusion There was a significant difference in the duration of first stage of labor between the experimental and control groups. But, there was no significant difference in the overall outcome of labor between experimental and control groups. There was no significant association between intensity of labor pain with selected demographic variables. This may be because of small sample size. How to cite this article Savitha V, Nayak S, Paul S. Effect of Ambulation during First Stage of Labor on Labor Pain and Outcome of Labor among the Primigravida Mothers in a Selected Hospital, Mangalore. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2013;5(1):1-3.

scholarly journals A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL PRE-TEST-POST TEST GROUP DESIGN TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF JACOBSON’S PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION EXERCISE ON BLOOD PRESSURE AMONG PATIENT WITH HYPERTENSION IN SACRED HEART HOSPITAL AT THOOTHUKUDI

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mr. Israel Jeba Prabu prabhu ◽  
Dr. C.P Sharma sharma
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Relaxation Exercise ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Test Level

The objectives of the study were to 1. determine the pre-test and post-test level of blood pressure among patients with Hypertension in experimental and control group.2. assess the efficacy of Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation exercise on blood pressure among patients with Hypertension in experimental group.3. Associate the selected socio demographic variables with the level of blood pressure in experimental group. Hypothesis H0: There will not be a significant difference between pre and post test level of blood pressure after Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation exercise among patient with Hypertension in experimental and control group. H1: There will be a significant decrease in the level of blood pressure after Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation exercise among patient with Hypertension in experimental group. H2:There will be significant association between post test levels of blood pressure with selected demographic variables in experimental group. H01: There will not be significant association between post test levels of blood pressure with selected demographic variables in experimental group. Review of literature was organised based on review related to Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation and Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation on blood pressure. The tool was validated by experts and found to be valid for the study. Sampling Technique: Sample was selected by using non probability convenience sampling method. Results: the data was tabulated, analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. After the detailed analysis this study leads to following conclusions, longer day of intervention shows significant decrease in the level of blood pressure. Major findings show that there is significant decrease in the level of blood pressure after Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation exercise among patient with Hypertension in experimental group. It was statistically significant at (P<0.001). Hence the sta

scholarly journals A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF PLACENTAL CORD DRAINAGE ON THE DURATION OF THIRD STAGE OF LABOUR AMONG INTRANATAL WOMEN IN A SELECTED HOSPITAL AT MANGALORE

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 031-033
Author(s):  
Taniya Joseph ◽  
Sabitha Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Study Finding ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

AbstractThe study was conducted to assess the effect of placental cord drainage on the duration of third stage of labour among intra natal women. The study design adopted was true experimental approach with two group post-test only research design. The base line clinical Proforma were used to collect the data from the womem in control and experimental group. Data obtained in these areas were analysed rd by descriptive and inferential statistics. The study finding also revealed that there is a significant difference between the duration of 3rd stage of labour among experimental group and control group. & there is no significant association between the duration of third stage of labour and selected demographic variables among experimental group and control group.

A Study of Depression and Obsessionality in Dysmorphophobic and Psoriatic Patients

1982 ◽  
Vol 140 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. E. Hardy ◽  
J. A. Cotterill
Keyword(s):  
Depression Score ◽  
Clinical Feature ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Symptom Scores ◽  
And Control ◽  
State Depression ◽  
Made In

SummaryMeasures of depression and obsessionality were made in patients with dysmorphophobia, psoriasis and control subjects. The depression score distinguished all three groups. Patients with dysmorphophobia had significantly higher scores compared to the patients with psoriasis, who in turn had significantly higher scores compared to a control group. Patients with dysmorphophobia and psoriasis had equally elevated obsessional symptom scores compared to controls. It is unlikely, therefore, that dysmorphophobic symptoms are due to an obsessional state. Depression, however, was found to be an important clinical feature of dysmorphophobia.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF JASMINE OIL MASSAGE ON REDUCTION OF LABOR PAIN AMONG PRIMIGRAVIDA MOTHERS

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 104-107
Author(s):  
Reeja Mariam Joseph ◽  
Philomena Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Labour Pain ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Test Control

AbstractThe study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of jasmine oil massage on labour pain during first stage of labour among 40 primigravida women. The study design adopted was true experimental approach with pre-test - post-test control group design. The demographic Proforma were collected from the women by interview and Visual analogue scale was used to measure the level of labour pain in both the groups. Data obtained in these areas were analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics. A significant difference was found in the experimental group(tcal 9.869, p<0.05). A significant difference was found between experimental group and control group. cal The pre-test ('tcal' 0.36, p>0.05) and the post-test (tcal 11.75, p<0.05). No significant association was found between the level of labour cal cal pain and demographic variables in the experimental group. In this study Jasmine oil massage proved to reduce first stage labour pain.

scholarly journals Lay Theories of Workplace Stress – Evidence from a Romanian Exploratory Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-106
Author(s):  
Irina Macsinga ◽  
Cristina Trifa
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Lay Theories ◽  
Age Difference ◽  
Organizational Strategies ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
And Control

This study aims at investigating Romanian employees’ intuitive beliefs concerning the causes of workplacestress as well as the solutions for reducing it. Another objectives aim to measure the gender differences at the levelof these beliefs and the relation between these beliefs and the tenure. Atotal of 104 employees (50% women) whooccupy various hierarchic levels in different organizations completed a questionnaire derived from the questionsused in Rydstedt, Devereux, & Furnham’s study (2004). The questionnaire contains items for the causes of workplacestress as well as for the solutions for reducing it. Factor analysis provided a solution with 6 factors for causesand 5 factors for solutions. Age difference and conflict, gender differences, and supervisor attitude and job satisfactionare the factors that reveal significant differences between men and women. Also, results show a negativesignificant correlation between the tenure in organization and the factor named excess information and hierarchy.Identifying its own employees’ beliefs regarding stress can contribute to the organizational strategies developmentfor the reduction and control of occupational stress.

scholarly journals To assess the Effectiveness of Psychoeducation Intervention on Reducing the Burden of Caring of Alcoholic Dependence Syndrome Patients among Family Caregivers

2021 ◽  
pp. 287-296
Author(s):  
Trupti Uke ◽  
Jaya Gawai ◽  
Pooja Kasturkar
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Family Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Burden Of Caring

Background: Alcohol dependence is considered as a “family disease.” In terms of occupational and social instability, physical and emotional distress, and financial burden, alcohol dependency affects the person as well as those around them, which has a major effect on the lives of significant others. Aim: Study aims to assess the effectiveness of psychoeducation intervention on reducing the burden of caring for alcoholic dependence syndrome patients among family caregivers. Objective: 1.To identify the existing burden of caring of alcoholic dependence syndrome patients among family care givers in experimental group and control group.2.To evaluate the effectiveness of psycho education intervention on reducing the burden of caring of alcoholic dependence syndrome patients among family care givers in experimental group and control group at post-test. 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of psycho education intervention on reducing the burden of caring of alcoholic dependence syndrome patients among family care givers between experimental group and control group. 4. To compare the effectiveness of psycho education intervention on reducing the burden of caring of alcoholic dependence syndrome patients among family care givers between experimental and control group.5.To associate post-test score of psycho education intervention on reducing the burden of caring of alcoholic dependence syndrome patients among family care givers with their selected demographic variables in experimental and control group. Methodology: The research design is experimental one group pre-test post with control group, and participants are, the Family caregivers of alcohol dependence syndrome patients. The aging population will be selected according to the criteria of inclusion and exclusion, and the sampling technique will be selected as the technique of purposive sampling technique. Data will be obtained by participants’ demographic variables and the use of a modified standardized scale for burden assessment and all scales distributed for reducing the burden of caring of alcoholic dependence syndrome patients among family caregivers. The literature review was identified through Pub MED, Medline, Cochran, computerized, books, library. Result: There may be effectiveness of psychoeducation intervention on reducing the burden of caring of alcoholic dependence syndrome patients among family caregivers and this effectiveness will be tested with demographic variables by regression analysis. Conclusion: findings will be drawn from the statistical analysis.

scholarly journals Assessing the Effectiveness of Cartoon Videos on Post Operative Pain and Discomfort among 5 to 10 Years Children

2021 ◽  
pp. 189-192
Author(s):  
Sonali Kolhekar ◽  
Mayuri Aage ◽  
Rajshree Badwaik ◽  
Disha Bageshwar ◽  
Pranay Bahadure ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Post Operative Pain ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Group Post ◽  
Test Control

Introduction: A study to evaluate to assess the effectiveness of cartoon videos on post-operative pain and discomfort among 5-to-10-year children. It’s needed for the improvement in health as well as a diversion from pain and wellbeing of children. The important part of every person’s life is to understand children, without understanding we cannot communicate with children. Our whole life has been greatly influenced by our childhood and our experiences. In the hospital, children frequently encounter unpredictable and acute procedure-related pain, which can have detrimental emotional and psychological consequences. Objective: To assess the level of pain among the children of the control group. To evaluate the effectiveness and compare of cartoon videos on post-operative pain and discomfort among 5-to-10-year children in experimental group and control group. To associate the level of pain score of the control group and experimental group with selected demographic variables. Methodology: An interventional research strategy is used in this study. The true-experimental two-group post-test control design is used in this research. This research was carried out in Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital (AVBRH) on Postoperative youngsters aged 5 to 10 years. Conclusion: The statistical analysis will lead to a conclusion.

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