Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy on Vital Signs and Perceived Quality of Sleep in the Intermediate Care Unit: A Pilot Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie Lytle ◽  
Catherine Mwatha ◽  
Karen K. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intermediate Care ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Intermediate Care Unit ◽  
The Difference

BackgroundSleep deprivation in hospitalized patients is common and can have serious detrimental effects on recovery from illness. Lavender aromatherapy has improved sleep in a variety of clinical settings, but the effect has not been tested in the intermediate care unit.ObjectivesTo determine the effect of inhalation of 100% lavender oil on patients’ vital signs and perceived quality of sleep in an intermediate care unit.MethodsA randomized controlled pilot study was conducted in 50 patients. Control patients received usual care. The treatment group had 3 mL of 100% pure lavender oil in a glass jar in place at the bedside from 10 pm until 6 am. Vital signs were recorded at intervals throughout the night. At 6 am all patients completed the Richard Campbell Sleep Questionnaire to assess quality of sleep.ResultsBlood pressure was significantly lower between midnight and 4 am in the treatment group than in the control group (P = .03) According to the overall mean change score in blood pressure between the baseline and 6 am measurements, the treatment group had a decrease in blood pressure and the control group had an increase; however, the difference between the 2 groups was not significant (P = .12). Mean overall sleep score was higher in the intervention group (48.25) than in the control group (40.10), but the difference was not significant.ConclusionLavender aromatherapy may be an effective way to improve sleep in an intermediate care unit.

The effect of continuous care model-based intervention on the quality of sleep in menopausal women: A clinical trial study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzaneh AKBARI ◽  
sousan Heydarpour ◽  
Nader Salari
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Care Model ◽  
Continuous Care ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

Abstract BACKGROUND Sleep disorder, brings in many physical, behavioral, and mental problems. Applying continuous care model leads to proper recognition of the patient’s problems and involves the patient in solving health problems. This study aimed to determine the effect of continuous care model on the quality of sleep in menopausal women. METHODS AND MATERIALS A random clinical trial study was carried out with participation of 110 menopausal women visiting Kermanshah-based clinics (the west of Iran) in 2017. The participants were randomly assigned to intervention (n=55) and control (n=55) groups. The control group received the routine cares and in addition to the routine cares the intervention group attended four weekly group consultation sessions (60-90min). The quality of sleep in the two groups was assessed using Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index before, immediately after, and one month after the intervention. Data analyses were done using independent t-test, ANOVA with frequent measures, Friedman’s test, Wilcoxon’s post hoc test, and X2 test in SPSS (24). RESULTS The mean scores of quality of sleep before and after the intervention were significantly different in the intervention group (p=0.001). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of quality of sleep before (p=0.140) and immediately after the intervention (p=0.168). However, one month after, the difference between the two groups was significant (P<0.001). CONCLUSION Implementation of the continuous care model led to an improvement of quality of sleep in the menopausal women.

scholarly journals THE DIFFERENCE IN ADDITION OF BACK MASSAGE COMBINATION IN PREGNANCY EXERCISE IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF SLEEP IN THIRD TRIMESTER PREGNANT WOMEN

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Mezzi Wulandari Arenza ◽  
Ni Wayan Tianing ◽  
I Putu Adiartha Griadhi
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Difference ◽  
In Pregnancy ◽  
Back Massage

ABSTRACTSleep disturbance in the third trimester pregnant women is caused by discomfort, an increasingly largeabdominal condition, back pain, frequent urination, fetal movement, heartburn, cramps in the legs, tiredness, difficultygetting started, and physiological changes. Sleep disorders result in decreased quality of sleep. Pregnant women whohave poor sleep quality are at risk of longer labor, cesarean delivery, premature birth, and even infant mortality. The aimof this research is to know the difference of pregnant exercise combination and back massage in improving the sleepquality of third trimester pregnant women. This research use experiment method with quasi experiment approach andresearch design is pre and post test with control design. Sample are 18 people, divided into 2 groups, 9 people intreatment groups given pregnancy exercise and back massage and 9 people in control group is given only pregnantexercise. Intervention is given 8 times. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire used for measured of sleepquality. The result of different test of unpaired group, in the treatment group got difference of average 4,556 and controlgroup got difference mean 2,333 with p=0,004 (p<0,05). These results showed that there was a significant differencebetween the treatment group and the control group in improving the sleep quality of the third trimester pregnant women.In conclusion, there are differences in the addition of back massage combination in pregnancy exercise intervention inimproving sleep quality of third trimester pregnant women.Keyword : Pregnancy Exercise, Back Massage, Sleep Quality, Third Trimester.

scholarly journals Soaking Feet Hydrotherapy Using Warm Water to Improve Quality of Sleeping Among Pregnant Women

2021 ◽  
pp. 16-23
Author(s):  
Ayu Wulandari ◽  
Gita Kostania
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Warm Water ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Difference

Sleep is a basic need that must be fulfilled by humans. Sleep disorders often occur in pregnant women which has an impact on the quality of sleep. This study aims to identify the effect of soaking feet with warm water on the quality of sleep for pregnant women. This study used a quasi-experiment design with a nonequivalent control group design approach. The sampling technique used total sampling with 40 respondents who were in accordance with the eligible criteria. Interventions are given for 7 consecutive days. Measurement of sleep quality score using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire. The difference in sleep quality scores was analyzed by Mann Whitney test, and scores of each component were analyzed by using Wilcoxon test.The results of this study indicate the influence of soaking feet with warm water on sleep quality of respondents before and after the intervention (p = 0.007; α = 5%). From these results, it can be said that there was an increase in quality of sleep after soaking the feet with warm water. Hydrotherapy by soaking feet with warm water can be applied by pregnant women to improve sleep quality.

Clinical Application of TCM-Characteristic Rehabilitation Program after Total Knee Arthroplasty

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin-Xia Gao ◽  
Xiong Xiao ◽  
Ying Chen ◽  
Li Yang ◽  
Yun-Xia Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Random Number Table ◽  
The Difference

<B>Objective:</B> To evaluate the effect of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)-characteristic rehabilitation program on levels of pain and swelling after total knee arthroplasty. <B>Methods:</B> A total of 72 in-patients who recovered from total knee arthroplasty in our department were selected as the study subjects. They were divided into two groups according to a random number table: the control group (n = 36) with routine nursing and the treatment group (n = 36) with TCM rehabilitation nursing. The pain scores and joint swelling were statistically analyzed. <B>Results:</B> The pain scores in the treatment group were lower than those in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).<B>Conclusion:</B> The implementation of a TCM rehabilitation program for patients after total knee arthroplasty can effectively and quickly reduce the pain and swelling of the affected limb, promote the local blood circulation, and promote the quality of life of patients after rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Smile esthetic evaluation of mucogingival reconstructive surgery

Odontology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 295-302
Author(s):  
Roberto Rotundo ◽  
Luigi Genzano ◽  
Michele Nieri ◽  
Ugo Covani ◽  
David Peñarrocha-Oltra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Collagen Matrix ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Root Coverage ◽  
Coronally Advanced Flap ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Control

AbstractTo assess the difference in smile esthetic impact of Coronally Advanced Flap (CAF) with or without the adjunct of a collagen matrix (CMX) used as root coverage procedures. Subjects with esthetic demands showing multiple upper gingival recessions of at least 2 mm, without interproximal attachment loss and cervical abrasion no more than 1 mm were recruited and randomized to CAF plus CMX or CAF alone. The Smile Esthetic Index (SEI) was adopted to quantify the quality of the smile recorded at baseline and 12 months after treatment for each treatment group. In addition, between group difference in the SEI was calculated. 24 Patients were treated and analysed. At baseline, mean gingival recession depths were 2.3 ± 0.7 mm for Test group and 2.6 ± 1.0 mm for Control group. After 1 year, the residual recession depth was 0.3 ± 0.4 mm in the CAF + CMX group and 0.6 ± 0.3 mm in the control group. The SEI at baseline was 8.1 ± 1.0 and 7.9 ± 0.7 for Test and Control group, respectively. The between groups difference at 12 months in SEI was 0.4 (95% C.I. − 0.0 to 0.8, P = 0.0697). Twelve months after treatment, CAF + CMX provided a similar SEI compared to CAF alone and the adjunct of a collagen matrix did not show a different impact on the smile esthetic appearance.

Comparing the effects of cold compress and Xyla-p cream on hemodynamic changes in hemodialysis patients during venipuncture

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziba Ghoreyshi ◽  
Monireh Amerian ◽  
Farzaneh Amanpour ◽  
Reza Mohammadpourhodki ◽  
Hossein Ebrahimi
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Physiological State ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intermittent Hemodialysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference

AbstractBackgroundThe vital signs reflect the physiological state of patients in various clinical conditions. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of cold compress and Xyla-P cream on hemodynamical changes during venipuncture in hemodialysis patients.Methods and MaterialIn this clinical trial study, 50 patients under hemodialysis were selected by simple random sampling. The patients were then randomly assigned to either Xyla-P cream, cold compress or placebo groups. The vital signs (blood pressure and pulse) were measured upon two intermittent hemodialysis sessions before and after venipuncture. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance.ResultsThe mean alternation in systolic blood pressure was significantly different comparing the placebo and cold compress groups before and after intervention (p<0.001). However, the difference was not significant between the Xyla-P cream group and either placebo (p=0.402) or ice compress (p=0.698) groups. The difference of the mean diastolic blood pressure was significant comparing the placebo group with either the Xyla-P cream group (p=0.003) or cold compress group (p<0.001) before and after intervention. In addition, there was a significant difference in the mean number of heartbeats comparing the control group with either the Xyla-P cream group (p<0.001) or cold compress group (p<0.001) before and after the intervention.ConclusionsConsidering the beneficial effects of ice compress and the Xyla-P cream on reduction of cardiovascular parameters, it is recommended to use these methods in hemodialysis patients during venipuncture.

scholarly journals Effects of Natural Convalescent Factors Combined with Motor Intelligence Management on Patients’ Blood Pressure

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Shasha Li ◽  
Zhuoming Hu ◽  
Jianping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Blood Pressure Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Observation Group ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
The Difference

To explore the application of natural convalescent factors combined with exercise intelligence management in blood pressure control of patients with hypertension, 102 patients with hypertension who were admitted from January 2017 to August 2019 were selected as the research subjects. According to the odd-even number method, they were divided into two groups with 51 cases in each group. The control group was treated with natural convalescent factor therapy alone, and the observation group was treated with natural convalescent factor combined with motor intelligence management. The application effects of the two groups were compared. Before sports intelligence management, the levels of systolic blood pressure (SBP) in control group and observation group were (145.45 ± 8.44) mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa) and (146.55 ± 8.37) mmHg, respectively; the diastolic blood pressure (DBP) levels of the control group and the observation group were (98.47 ± 3.48) mmHg and (98.94 ± 3.48) mmHg, respectively, with no statistical significance ( P > 0.05 ). After the exercise intelligence management, the SBP levels of the control group and the observation group were (132.76 ± 4.48) mmHg and (130.06 ± 2.48) mmHg, respectively. The DBP levels of the control group and the observation group were (85.48 ± 5.38) mmHg and (83.47 ± 3.35) mmHg, respectively. The difference was statistically significant ( P < 0.05 ). The scores of each index of quality of life in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, and the differences of physical function and psychological/mental scores were significant. The scores of physical function in the two groups before administration were (48.36 ± 1.69) and (48.74 ± 1.62), and the differences were not statistically significant ( P > 0.05 ). After management, the physiological function scores of the two groups were (40.32 ± 1.33) and (32.15 ± 1.54) and the difference was statistically significant ( P < 0.05 ). There were no significant differences in the psychological (30.75 ± 1.26)/mental scores (30.26 ± 1.48) between the two groups before management ( P > 0.05 ), but there were significant differences in the psychological (25.30 ± 1.02)/mental scores (18.76 ± 1.36) between the two groups after management ( P < 0.05 ). The combination of natural convalescent factors and intelligent exercise management can effectively control the blood pressure level and improve the quality of life of patients with hypertension, and the clinical application effect is good.

scholarly journals POTENSI PEMBERIAN EKSTRAK BUAH DELIMA (Punica granatum L) TERHADAP KUALITAS SPERMATOZOA TIKUS PUTIH (Rattus norvegicus) YANG TERPAPAR PANAS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Nucifera Fadhillah Santoso ◽  
Budi Utomo ◽  
Mirni Lamid
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Rattus Norvegicus ◽  
Membrane Integrity ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
White Rats ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of pomegranate (Punica granatul l) fruit extract for spermatozoa quality including the motility, viability and membrane integrity of spermatozoa. The researchused 20 male white rats  (Rattus norvegicus) with 200-300 gram average body weight. P0 as control was given with CMC Na 0.5%.  P1 used 75 mg/kg BW dose of extract,  P2used 150 mg/kg BW dose of extract,  P3 used 300 mg/kg BW dose of extract. The treatment was given perorally for 14 days. The experiment was used completely random design (CRD). The result of this study was analyzed with ANOVA followed by Tukey Test (p<0.05). The result showed that there was significant effect from therapy on the quality of rats spermatozoa. The difference of spermatozoa’s concentration between first treatment group P1 and control treatment group is not significant, while the treatment other result showed between the second treatment group and the control group P0. A significant difference occurs in the percentage of motility, viability and  membrane integrity. The treatment from P2 group showed the best result in maintaining the quality of rats spermatozoa.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness Relaxation Therapy Of Imagination Guided Reduction Blood Pressure On Elderly With Hypertension In The Working Area Health Center Purwodadi 1 Grobogan Regency

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Anita Lufianti ◽  
Sutrisno Sutrisno
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Area Health

The disease of hypertension called The Silent Diseases. At least 970 people in the world have hypertension. Every years more than 8.6 million woman die on global scale caused stroke and heart disease. In Indonesia, estimated 15 million hypertension people. The purpose of this research is To determine the effectiveness of relaxation guided imagination therapy to decrease blood pressure on hypertension eldery. This is a research of Quasi Experiment approach Non Equivalent Control Group Design. With a population of elderly patients 65-74 years old, female and suffering from hypertension grade 1 (140/90mmHg–159/99mmHg). Which runs farmakologi antihypertensive therapy. 84 samples collected by sampling purposive. The Result : There are significant differences on blood pressure pretest and posttest of treatment group (p value=0.000). There are significant differences on blood pressure pretest and posttest of control group (p value=0.000). There are significant differences on blood pressure between treatment group with control group (p value=0.000). With an average reduction blood pressure systole on treatment group =59.31mmHg, on control group =25.69mmHg, the difference =33.61mmHg. Reduction blood pressure dyastole avarage on treatment group =57.43mmHg, on control group =27.57mmHg with an avarage =29.86mmHg. Relaxation guided imagination therapy effective to decrease blood preassure in elderly with hypertension in the working area Health Center Purwodadi  Purwodadi sub-district Grobogan Regency.

scholarly journals Multifunctional Monitoring: is it Possible to Simultaneously Evaluate Blood Pressure and Sleep‐Disordered Breathing?

Kardiologiia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
S. O. Bormina ◽  
L. S. Korostovtseva ◽  
M. V. Bochkarev ◽  
Yu. V. Sviryaev ◽  
A. O. Konradi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Healthy Volunteers ◽  
Sleep Disordered Breathing ◽  
Comparative Assessment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Apnea Hypopnea Index ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Disordered Breathing

Objective Carry out a comparative assessment of respiratory performance, based on multifunctional monitoring (MFM) and the recommended practice for complete polysomnography (PSG), and evaluate the effect of the blood pressure (BP) measurements in MFM on the quality of sleep.Materials and Methods At the first stage, 22 healthy volunteers (control group) underwent concomitant PSG and MFM, and 14 patients with suspected sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) underwent only PSG. At the second stage, concomitant PSG and MFM were performed in patients with confirmed SDB.Results In the control group, MFM detected a lower level of SpO2, a lower desaturation index (DI), and a higher apnea index (AI) than in the PSG group. However, the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was comparable in both groups. During concomitant PSG-MFM, the measurements of BP increased the number of micro-arousals only in the SDB group.Conclusion Results of the assessment of respiratory performance in MFM are comparable in both groups. The detected features of MFM indicators in the evaluation of the chest movements using rheopneumography, criteria different from that generally used for desaturation and hypoxemia, can lead to underestimation of desaturation and DI and underestimation of AI in the control group. The measurements of BP during sleep induced micro-arousals in the SDB group.

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