scholarly journals Impact of Pinch Strength Training along with Postural Education on Upper Extremity Functional Performance among Dentist

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 241-247
Author(s):  
Simulia Dhinju B ◽  
Paulraj M ◽  
Manjula Devi K
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Materials ◽  
Active Range Of Motion ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Control

Background: Dentists are required to maintain a high level of precision during manual scaling, polishing and Flossing. As a result of sustained griping activity finger and wrist pain are more common among Dentists. Therefore the excess pinch force, leads to musculoskeletal disorders which in turn affects the functional ability. Study design: An Experimental study. Materials & Methods: The sum of 30 Dental professionals were selected under inclusion criteria into this study, ages between 20 to 35 years with decrease in pinch strength and functional abilities. Selected subjects were randomly allocated into two groups such as experimental group (Pinch strength training and conventional exercise) and control group (Conventional Exercises - Postural corrective exercises, active range of motion exercises, shoulder bracing and shoulder shrugging exercise, Ergonomics advices) were given. The outcome tools used are Modified Sphygmomanometer test and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaires (DASH). The Statistical analysis of pre &post test values were analyzed using paired & unpaired ‘t’ test. Result: The result of this study shows that Group A using Pinch strength along with Postural Education were found to be effective over the control group, where only the postural education were done (p <0.0001). Conclusion: Therefore this study concludes that Pinch strength training along with Postural education were proven to be significant in improving Pinch strength and Functional performance among Dentist. Key words: DASH Questionnaires, Functional disabilities, Modified Sphygmomanometer test and Pinch strength training.

scholarly journals The Application of Story Telling in Pre – School Children Towards Language Ability

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-189
Author(s):  
Mamik Ratnawati ◽  
Monika Sawitri Prihatini ◽  
Heni Maryati ◽  
Ririn Probowati ◽  
Fitri Firranda Nurmalisyah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Story Telling ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
And Control

The development of children under five is very important part. Various forms of disease, malnutrition, lack of and love stimulation at this age will lead a negative impact that persists until adulthood even to old age. The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in language skills of children with the treatment of story telling methods without story telling. The method this study used quasy experiment with pre test – post test design of treatment and control group. A sample of 50 children in the Nusantara and Kasih Bunda play ground in Sudimoro Village, Megaluh, Jombang. Sampling was carried out using a simple ramdom sampling. The results of study found that treatment group had an influence of story telling on language skills in pre-school children, whereas there were no differences in story telling of language skills in the treatment and control groups.  

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a strength training program for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: feasibility study

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-176
Author(s):  
Alexandro Andrade ◽  
Guilherme Torres Vilarino ◽  
Carla Maria de Liz ◽  
Ricardo De Azevedo Klumb Steffens
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Fibromyalgia Syndrome ◽  
Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
General Community

Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by chronic pain; it is a syndrome with an unknown cause and has no cure. Objective: Examine the feasibility of a strength training program in patients with FM. Methods: Fortyseven patients from general community were allocated into two groups: strength training group and control group. The patients underwent strength training performed three times per week for eight weeks. We used the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire and Perceived Stress Scale to obtain data. Results: After eight weeks of strength training, there was a significant reduction in pain (p = 0.00) and stress (p = 0.02). No changes were found in the variables analyzed in the control group pre- and post-test. Conclusions: The practice of strength training is a safe and effective alternative for the treatment of fibromyalgia patients.

The Impact of Virtual Laboratories on Academic Achievement and Learning Motivation in the Students of Sudanese Secondary School

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Dr. Esam Edris Kamtor Al Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Virtual Laboratories ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to investigate the impact of virtual laboratories (VLabs) on academic achievement and Learning Motivation in the Students of Sudanese Secondary School in the subject of chemistry. The study followed a quasi-experimental method. The population consisted of second-grade students of Almutamaar school boys in Omdurman, the study sample was selected randomly totaling 54 students were divided randomly into two groups: 27 for experimental group and 27 for control group. The study used achievement pre & post tests, and Learning Motivation scale as tools for data collection. The result showed that  there  were statistically significant differences at the level (0.05) between the mean scores of students of the experimental group (a group is taught by VLabs) and control group (a group is taught by conventional method) in the post test in favor of the experimental group, and there were statistically significant differences at the level (0.05) between the mean scores of pre and post test for the students of the experimental group in favor of the post test, and there were statistically significant differences at the level (0.05) in the Learning Motivation scale between the experimental group( taught by VLabs) and control group (taught by conventional method)  for the favor of the experimental group too.

scholarly journals IMPROVEMENT OF WRITING SKILLS USING ACTIVITY BASED METHOD OF LEARNING AT GRADE-VI

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-27
Author(s):  
Zahoor Ul-Haq ◽  
Bushra Ahmed Khurram
Keyword(s):  
Writing Skills ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Elementary Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Government School ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This study was undertaken to investigate the outcome of using the activity based learning method on the development of writing skills of students of grade 6. The study used pretest post-test equivalent group design. 50 students were randomly selected from a government school as sample for this study. They were divided into experimental and control groups based on the scores they achieved in pre-test. Students in the experimentalgroup received instruction through activity based method of learning. In contrast, the traditional method of teaching writing was used for teaching the control group. A comparison of pre- and post-test scores on writing measure evidenced that the experimental group performed better that the control group on writing post-test. It was concluded that activities helped enhance the writing skills of the experimental group. This finding suggests that students of elementary level should be engaged in activity based learning to enhance their writing skills.

The Effectiveness of Pluralist Family Communication Model Education on Marital Satisfaction in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afshin Safarnia ◽  
Roodabeh Hoshmandi
Keyword(s):  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Family Communication ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Post Test ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Control

Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of teaching the pluralistic family communication model on marital satisfaction of women with premenstrual syndrome. Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with pre/post-test and control group. The statistical population consisted of all women with premenstrual syndrome who referred to marriage clinic of Kermanshah (Iran) in autumn and winter of 2016. Of these, 30 were selected by purposeful sampling and were selected through an initial interview and randomly placed into treatment and control groups in equal numbers. The Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire was used in two stages of pre-test and post-test for data collection. Group intervention of the pluralistic communicative communication model was performed on the experimental group for 9 one-and-half hour weekly sessions, while no intervention was performed for the control group. Results: The results of one-way covariance analysis on pre-treatment and treatment scores showed that the teaching of the pluralistic family communication model had a significant effect on marital satisfaction of women with premenstrual syndrome (p> 0.001). Conclusion: based on the findings of the present study, teaching a pluralistic communication model that is based on high-level dialogue plays a key role in marital satisfaction of women with premenstrual syndrome.

The Effect of Using Humor on High School Students’ Grammar Performance and Motivation

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 1466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Kavandi ◽  
Reza Kavandi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Teaching in high schools needs specific techniques, methods and skills in order to motivate the students (Ss) properly. In this study, the aim was to explore the effect of humor on students' grammar performance and their motivation. The study was designed as true-experimental research-randomized control experimental group, pre-test, post-test design. The participants were second grade high school students (120 students) in four classes. So, the researcher gave them a Nelson test in order to homogenize them. Out of 120 Ss, only 60 Ss who could get 50% percent of score were selected. Then, the Ss randomly were assigned one member of each pair to the experimental group and the other to the control group containing 30 Ss male in each cause-effect relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Then, the data analysis was done by SPSS version 21. The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences between the gained scores in the groups, namely experimental group in comparison to the control group. A questionnaire was also given to the participants to gather their opinions about humor and its effect on their motivation. The finding showed that a large number of students agree of using humor, because it is enjoyable and motivator. It can be concluded that there is significance relationship between using humor and the Ss grammar performance, and their motivations. . Then, through giving the treatment and placebo to the experimental and control groups, respectively, the researcher tried to observe the direct

scholarly journals PENGARUH MODUL MODIFIKASI TENTANG PEMBERIAN ASI DAN MP-ASI TERHADAP PENCEGAHAN STUNTING POTENSIAL DI KABUPATEN BIMA

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-435
Author(s):  
Dhany Dahniarti ◽  
Nurlaila Fitriani
Keyword(s):  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feeding Patterns ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
The Third ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Book Group ◽  
And Control

The poor complementary breastfeeding is a risk factor directly related to the stunting. This study was aimed to know the effect of providing information to the baby’s mother on the knowledge, attitudes, norms/culture, beliefs, and the actions in giving the complementary breastfeeding in preventing the potential stunting in Bima This study used quasy experiment, ie the pre-test and post-test with control group design. The samples were 40 mothers divided into four groups such as ie classes with modules while the control class researchers with KIA book, a group of researchers only use the modules and control group with KIA book. Questionnaire data collection of interviews and anthropometric measurements. Data were analyzed with the Wilcoxon test. The results showed the effect of information on knowledge, attitudes, norms / culture, significant trust began a second measurement of the classes either the mother or the book module KIA, changes in feeding patterns solids in class + KIA book significantly in the third measurement. In the group of modules, changes in knowledge, norms / culture, and significant confidence in the measurement, while attitudes and solids feeding patterns significantly in the third measurement. At KIA book group, a significant increase in knowledge begin in the second measurement, norms / culture and significant confidence in the third measurement, whereas his own attitude changes are significant in the fourth measurement.

scholarly journals The Effect of Islamic Spiritual Mindfulness on Self-Efficacy in Anger Management among Schizophrenic Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 404-412
Author(s):  
Meidiana Dwidiyanti ◽  
Ashri Maulida Rahmawati ◽  
Dian Ratna Sawitri
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Anger Management ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Group A ◽  
And Control

Background: The prevalence of schizophrenia has increased in the last few years. Nevertheless, methods in assisting schizophrenic patients have not improved significantly. Islamic spiritual mindfulness is a spiritual approach that can help schizophrenic patients increase their self-efficacy in anger management. However, the application of this intervention is still not well researched.Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effect of Islamic spiritual mindfulness on self-efficacy in anger management among schizophrenic patients.Methods: This study utilized a pre-post quasi-experimental design with a control group. A total of 54 schizophrenic patients were purposively recruited and divided into two groups: the intervention group (n=27) and the control group (n=27). The intervention group received four sessions of Islamic spiritual mindfulness in two weeks, while the control group received a standard intervention from the hospital. The data were collected using the Regulatory Emotional Self-Efficacy (RESE) scale and analyzed using the t-test.Results: The results showed a significant difference in self-efficacy scores between the control and intervention groups (p=0.000) after the intervention. In the pre-test, the mean score of self-efficacy in the intervention group was lower than the control group (M=28.15 vs. M=30.26) without a significant difference. However, in the post-test, a significant difference in self-efficacy between the intervention and control groups was found (M=46.44 vs. M=46.44; p=0.000).Conclusion: Islamic spiritual mindfulness significantly affects self-efficacy among schizophrenic patients. The Islamic spiritual mindfulness can be applied as a new form of approach to increase self-efficacy in schizophrenic patients.

scholarly journals Pengaruh ekstrak buah naga daging merah (Hylocereus polyrhizus) terhadap berat badan, indeks fagositosis makrofag dan produksi nitrit oksida makrofag (Studi pada mencit BALB/c yang diinfeksi Salmonella typhimurium)

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
Kusdalinah Kusdalinah ◽  
Andrew Johan ◽  
Noor Wijayahadi
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Salmonella Typhimurium ◽  
Control Group ◽  
No Production ◽  
Macrophage Phagocytosis ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Phagocytosis Index ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Control ◽  
Hylocereus Polyrhizus

Background: Salmonella typhimurium has ability to avoid the phagosome and escape from the trap-free in cytoplasm.Macrophage was activated to phagocyte microbe and produced microbicidal agent nitric oxide (NO).Polyphenolic compounds are proved as an immunomodulatory agent.Hylocereus polyrhizus contains high level of polyphenols and thus increases appetite.Objective: Proving the effects various doses (6 mg, 12 mg, and 24 mg/20 g mice’s weight) of Hylocereus polyrhizus extract to increase weight, increase macrophage phagocytosis and NO production of macrophage.Methods:True experiment research for fourteen day on males BALB/c mice, post-test only controlled group design.The treatment groups were  a dose of 6 mg/day (X1), 12 mg/day (X2), and 24 mg/day (X3), whereas the control group (K) was not given the extract of Hylocereus polyrhizus.All treatment and control groups were infected by Salmonella typhimurium intraperitoneally 105 CFU in tenth day.Results: Weight in the treatment group was higher than the control group (p=0.037). Index of macrophage phagocytosis was higher in the treatment group compared to the control group but it was not significant (p=0.154). Macrophage NO production was higher in the treatment group compared to the control group but was not significant (p=0.332).Conclusion: Weight increased significantly.Increasing of macrophage phagocytosis index and macrophage NO production were not significant.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF PARTIAL DICTATION AS INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICE ON STUDENTS' LISTENING COMPREHENSION AT SECOND SEMESTER STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH KENDARI

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Jenny Samosir ◽  
Tambunan Tambunan ◽  
Ader Laepe
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Experiment ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
And Control ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Basic Level ◽  
Experimental Group

This research reports the effect of Partial Dictation as instructional device on students’ listening comprehension at second semester students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari academic year 2019/2020. It was then implemented in Basic - level listening class with 25 participants. Design of the research was quantitative which applied quasy experimental design. The samples were taken through purposive sampling consisted of 50 pArticipants. Two groups participated in this research, i,e one experimental group and control group. A diagnostic test on listening was administered to the both groups. Over 5 meetings, Control Group taught by non partial dictation exercises or conventionally while Experiment Group received Partial Dictation exercises. A post-test was given to the both groups after 5 meetings. In addition to the post-test, Experiment Group worked out with 5-Likert Scale adopted questionnaires to assess their motivation toward Partial Dictation as supporting data. The results of Independent t-test showed the level of significant is .000, p < 0.05. Furthermore, it explained that Ha was accepted, so that it can be concluded that teaching listening comprehension through Partial Dictation as instructional device has significant effect than teaching listening comprehension by non partial dictation. Meanwhile, motivation questionnaires revealed that 62 % of the participants were in moderate category to learn through partial dictation technique in facilitating their listening.Keywords:Listening Comprehension, partial dictation, listening motivation

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