scholarly journals The Effects of Teach Back Method on Caregivers’ Strain in Handling Patients with Prolonged Immobilization

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 139-153
Author(s):  
Weizheng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Traditional Health ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Prolonged Immobilization ◽  
Immobilization Method

Background: Caregivers’ strain mainly comes from lack of relevant care knowledge and nursing skills. Traditional health education is just a one-way information transmission mode without evaluation and feedback. Objective: To help caregivers’ memory, the researcher utilized a quasi-experimental design to measure the effectiveness of the teach-back method on caregivers’ strain in handling patients with prolonged immobilization. Method: A total of forty caregivers were averagely assigned into treatment (Teach-Back) and comparison group (traditional). Participant’s Data Sheet, The Zarit Burden Interview and Teach Back Assessment Tool was used to gather data. Results: There was a significant difference in caregivers’ strain before and after the Teach-Back Method in treatment (p<0.001) and comparison group (p <0.001). Likewise, a significant difference existed after the Teach-Back Method in the treatment group (p <0.001). Conclusion: The Teach-Back Method is an effective intervention in reducing caregivers’ strain in handling patients with prolonged immobilization.

scholarly journals TEFL and COVID-19: use of digital materials and their impact on efl learners' speaking accuracy and fluency

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3B) ◽  
pp. 729-741
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hossein Besharati ◽  
Golnar Mazdayasna ◽  
Ali Akbar Jabbari
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Placement Test ◽  
Promising Technique ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Digital storytelling has been around in foreign language contexts for at least two decades and showed to be a promising technique for teaching different language skills. This study aimed at investigating the effect of using two types of digital storytelling, i.e. asynchronous and synchronous digital storytelling, on the EFL learners' speaking performance in terms of accuracy and fluency. To this end, a quasi-experimental design with an experimental and a comparison group was devised. Sixty-five intermediate EFL learners were conveniently selected based on their scores on Oxford Placement Test. The speaking module of Preliminary English Test (PET) was used to measure the participants' speaking accuracy and fluency before and after the intervention. The results of the study indicated that both groups made a significant improvement after the course. Nevertheless, the asynchronous digital storytelling group outperformed the synchronous one after the intervention.

scholarly journals PENGARUH TERAPI MUROTTAL TERHADAP TINGKAT KONSENTRASI SISWA KELAS VIII. G DI MTSN 2 MUARA ENIM TAHUN 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Shinta Maharani ◽  
Devy Dwi Putri
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Average Concentration ◽  
A Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The One ◽  
Mean Concentration

One of the tasks of the development of children aged 11-15 years is to think in a more abstract and logical way and more idealistic thinking. This ability to think will be disrupted if teenagers have difficulty concentrating during learning. Therefore we need a method that is fun and can make children relax in learning so that they can concentrate their concentration on ongoing learning. One method that can be used is the Murrotal Al-Qur'an therapy. The aim of the study was to determine whether there was any effect of murottal therapy on the concentration of students at Muara Enim 2 MTsN. This study used a quasi-experimental design with the design of the one group pretest posttest. The sample used was all students of class VIII.G at MTsN 2 Muara Enim. The results showed that the average concentration score of class VIII.G students before Murottal therapy was given was 10.84 with a standard deviation of 3.043. While the average concentration score of class VIII.G students after being given murottal therapy was 17.90 with a standard deviation of 1.233, so that the difference in mean concentration scores before and after murottal therapy was 7.06 with a standard deviation of 1.81. Wilcoxon signed ranks test obtained ρ value = 0,000, with a value of α = 0.05 (p <0.05), this shows that there is a significant difference between the concentration of students before and after being given murottal therapy. It is expected that the school can make a policy about the application of murottal therapy in increasing student concentration.

scholarly journals The Impact of Education on Mother’s Knowledge for Stunting Prevention Through Moringa Oleifera in Kuan Noel Village, Fatumnasi District, South Central Timor Regency

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 206
Author(s):  
IRLIN FALDE RITI
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
South Central ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Educational Aspect

<p align="center"><strong>ABSTRAK</strong></p><p><strong>Background:</strong> One of nutritious problems susceptibly encountred in the world nowadays is kid’s stunting. Stunting is a failure of growth condition and cronical nutritious problems caused by poor nutritious supply because of improper meal provisions in long term growth consumptions. Stunting could be primarily prevented by increasing knowledge about stunting prevention through consuming moringa oleifera regularly. <strong>The aim:</strong> This study is intended to know the impact of education on mother’s knowledge for stunting prevention through regular moringa oleifera consumption. <strong>Research Method: </strong>This research applied a quasi experimental design by generating non equivalent control group which complied two groups; 30 subjects (mothers) were considered as treatment group; whereas, other 30 subjects (mothers) were taken as control group. Thus sampling technique applied was consecutive sampling. <strong>Results:</strong> The study showed that there was a significant impact on education score before and after intervention effects towards the treatment group (p=0,000); whereas there was no significant difference on the control group (p=0,184). The statistical analysis applied independent sample t-test which showed if educational aspect significantly impacted on the increase of mother’s knowledge (p=0,000). <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Educational aspect impacted on mother’s knowledge for stunting prevention through moringa oleifera.</p>

scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIRECT METHOD TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN SPEAKING

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Nurhayati Sitorus ◽  
Harpen Silitonga
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Direct Method ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
English Department ◽  
Oral Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The purpose of this study is to investigate students’ ability in speaking before and after using Direct Method in learning English. The method in this research was experimental quantitative method by using quasi experimental design with one group pretest-posttest model. The design only saw students’ achievement in speaking before and after using Direct Method. The object of the research was English Department students. They were randomly selected. The technique of collecting the data was done through observation and the data were gotten from the students when they did oral communication. The instrument in this research was oral test. The result of this study shown that the use of Direct Method could improve students’ ability in speaking. It was proved from the students’ average was higher after using Direct Method. The data in this research had normal distribution. Based on data analysis by using T-test was gotten that tcount = 7,14 at the significant level = 5% and dk (n-1) = (40-1) =39 was gotten ttable = 1,82. So, tcount > ttable. It proved that Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted. It’s meant that there was a significant difference between students’ ability before and after implementing Direct Method.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF ISOTONIC EXERCISES ON QUADRICEPS - HAMSTRING STRENGTH RATIO IN OSTEOARTHRITIC FEMALES

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Nazish Rafique ◽  
Ghazala Noor Nizami ◽  
Anum Rafique
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
P Value ◽  
Strength Ratio ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Repetition Maximum ◽  
Functional Activities ◽  
Hamstring Muscles ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental

To evaluate the Q/H strength ratio, before and after the isotonic exercises. The Quasi experimental design was selected in this study. 50 female patients with knee osteoarthritis and disturbed Quadriceps – Hamstring (Q/H) ratio were assessed through Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Range Of Motion, Kellgren-Lawrence Scale and Repetition Maximum (RM). All of the patients were assessed at 1st visit, and then 15 sessions of isotonic exercises were given. They were examined again at 15th day to assess the effects of isotonic exercises on Q/H ratio. There was a significant difference in Q/H ratio before and after isotonic exercises. The average Q/H ratio before an exercise was less (0.8712 ± 0.1174) as compared to the ratio taken after exercises (0.9832 ± 0.1127). The P-value was less than 0.05 that was significant. The strength of quadriceps and hamstring muscles were increased, hence reduced the intensity of pain. The isotonic exercises were found to be effective for strengthening of quadriceps and hamstring muscles. There was a significant increase in Q/H ratio after isotonic exercises, with improvement in pain and ROM. This may improve their daily functional activities.

scholarly journals The Implementation of Narrative Counseling to Improve Students’ Self-Concept

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haslinah Haslinah ◽  
Abdullah Pandang ◽  
Muhammad Anas
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
T Test ◽  
The Self ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
11Th Grade ◽  
Narrative Counseling

This study aims to describe (1) the negative self-concept of the students in Madrasah Aliyah DDI Kanang in Polewali Mandar Regency; (2) the implementation of narrative counseling to improve the self-concept of the students in Madrasah Aliyah DDI Kanang in Polewali Mandar Regency; and (3) the impacts of the implementation of narrative counseling to improve the self-concept of the students in Madrasah Aliyah DDI Kanang in Polewali Mandar Regency. This study used the quasi-experimental design with the quantitative approach. The sample of the study was 20 students in the 11th grade of Madrasah Aliyah DDI Kanang in Polewali Mandar Regency. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, and interviews and analyzed using the Independent Sample t-Test. The study found that the self-concept of most students in Madrasah Aliyah DDI Kanang in Polewali Mandar Regency was at the moderate level and there was quite a significant difference in the scores of the students’ self-concept before and after the application of narrative counseling. These results suggest that narrative counseling is effective in improving the self-concept of the students in Madrasah Aliyah DDI Kanang in Polewali Mandar Regency.

scholarly journals ANDROID-BASED SPEED LIGHT IMPLEMENTATION TO INCREASE SAQ (SPEED, AGILITY AND QUICKNESS) AT U-16 FUTSAL ATHLETES AAFI LAGUE REGIONAL MEDAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-164
Author(s):  
Dody Yogaswara
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Skill Level ◽  
Maximum Strength ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Series Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The purpose of this research is to produce speed, agility and quickness training which are progressive exercises that lead to the development of the main movement abilities to improve the ability of players or athletes so that they are better (faster) at their skills. Another opinion is that speed, agility and quickness are expected to increase the ability of athletes to use maximum strength during high-speed movements. The subjects in this study are futsal athletes U-16 of the AAFI Regional Medan league. The quasi-experimental design used is the time series design before the treatment of speed, agility and quickness (SAQ), from the initial tests conducted and obtained an SAQ level of 35.35135, then after being treated in the form of speed, agility and quickness (SAQ) with Android the athlete's skill level is 71.324324. So speed, agility and quickness (SAQ) are effective in improving the ability of AAFI Regional Medan athletes. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that: (1) With speed, agility and quickness (SAQ) for AAFI Regional Medan athletes the evidence of this increase is shown in the test results of the pretest and posttest results of a significant difference between before and after the speed treatment , agility and quickness (SAQ) with Android.

Application of “Earl's Assessment as, Assessment for, and Assessment of Learning Model” with Orthopaedic Assessment Clinical Competence

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 109-114
Author(s):  
Mark R. Lafave ◽  
Larry Katz ◽  
Norman Vaughn
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Predictive Tool ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Group 2

Context In order to study the efficacy of assessment methods, a theoretical framework of Earl's model of assessment was introduced. Objective (1) Introduce the predictive learning assessment model (PLAM) as an application of Earl's model of learning; (2) test Earl's model of learning through the use of the Standardized Orthopedic Assessment Tool (SOAT); and (3) establish construct validity of the SOAT. Design Quasi-experimental. Setting Three Canadian universities Patients or Other Participants A convenience sample of 57 third-year undergraduate athletic therapy students from three universities were randomly assigned into three experimental groups. Intervention(s) Treatment group 1 gave the instructor access to the SOAT, but the instructor could not explicitly share it. Treatment group 2 gave both the instructor and students access to the SOAT throughout the semester to use formatively. Group three was the comparison. Main Outcome Measure(s) All students were tested using the SOAT at the end of the semester using expert raters. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) (P &lt; .05) was used to determine whether there was a difference between groups in their final examination grades. Results The ANOVA demonstrated a significant difference between groups (F2,56 = 28.6, P &lt; .01). The effect size, calculated using η2, was 0.51. Post hoc analysis revealed a significant difference between treatment group 2 and the other treatment group and comparison group. Conclusions Small sample size and the quasi-experimental design prevent definitive conclusions, but the SOAT was able to discriminate between various groups, supporting our construct validity objective. The SOAT was introduced as a predictive tool that may assist orthopaedic assessment skill development. The treatment group exposed to the SOAT demonstrated that formative assessment of students using the SOAT was an effective means of teaching relative to no exposure or where only the instructor was exposed to the SOAT.

Multiple Measures of Juvenile Drug Court Effectiveness: Results of a Quasi-Experimental Design

2004 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 292-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Rodriguez ◽  
Vincent J. Webb
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Drug Court ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
School Attendance ◽  
Small Samples ◽  
Juvenile Drug Court ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

Prior studies of juvenile drug courts have been constrained by small samples, inadequate comparison groups, or limited outcome measures. The authors report on a 3-year evaluation that examines the impact of juvenile drug court participation on recidivism and drug use. A quasi-experimental design is used to compare juveniles assigned to drug court with those assigned to standard probation in Maricopa County, Arizona. Findings indicate drug court participants were less likely to recidivate than youths in the comparison group. Analyses of drug use show no significant difference between groups in marijuana use but reveal that drug court participants were more likely than juveniles in the comparison group to test positive for cocaine. Family stability, school attendance, and legal indicators were important predictors of drug court effectiveness. Last, findings indicate the majority of juveniles in drug court were unsuccessful in meeting program requirements and subsequently released to state-operated facilities or standard probation.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a breastfeeding program for mothers returning to work in Japan: a quasi-experimental study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaori Nakada
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Employment ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Continuation Rate ◽  
Breastfeeding Support ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Returning To Work ◽  
Program Intervention ◽  
Continuation Rates

Abstract Background Maternal employment has been described as a barrier to breastfeeding in many countries. In Japan, many mothers quit breastfeeding after returning to work because they do not know how to continue breastfeeding. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a breastfeeding support program for mothers. The secondary objective was to explore the effectiveness of a pamphlet for mothers returning to work. Methods This was a quasi-experimental design study with a program group (n = 48), pamphlet group (n = 46) and comparison group (n = 47) that took place from February 2017 to August 2018. Participants in the program and pamphlet groups were women who planned to return to work within 4–12 months after giving birth, while the comparison group included women who had been back at work for at least 3 months. The program involved a 90-min breastfeeding class, a pamphlet, a newsletter, and email consultation. The pamphlet group was sent only the pamphlet, while the comparison group received no intervention. The outcome was breastfeeding continuation rate at 3 months after returning to work. Results The breastfeeding continuation rate 3 months after returning to work was significantly higher in the program group than in the comparison group (79.2% vs. 51.1%, p = 0.004). After adjusting for background factors, the program intervention had an effect on breastfeeding rates (adjusted odds ratio = 4.68, 95% confidence interval: 1.57, 13.96; p = 0.006). However, comparing the pamphlet and comparison groups revealed no significant differences in breastfeeding continuation rates at 3 months after returning to work (69.6% vs. 51.1%, p = 0.07). Conclusions Program intervention was associated with a significant increase in breastfeeding continuation rates 3 months after returning to work. Randomized controlled trials are needed to make this program applicable in practice. Pamphlet intervention resulted in no significant difference. Further study is necessary after examining the contents of the pamphlet.

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