To compare the impact of sitting and supine position on behavioral distress during immunization among children (1-3 years) in selected immunization clinics

Author(s):  
Grace Kurian ◽  
Theresa Leonilda Mendonca

Background of the study: Immunizations cause distress in children due to its acute pain. Younger children are particularly in need of intervention because they report more pain and display more behavioral distress during painful procedures. One of the effective non-pharmacological interventions of acute management is comfort position given by the parent. Comfort position provided by the parent during immunizations has been demonstrated to be useful in infants, toddlers and pre-school children. Yet, this simple intervention is not used on a routine basis. Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the impact of sitting and supine position on behavioral distress during immunization among children (1-3 years) in selected immunization clinics. Objectives of the study: To determine the impact of sitting position on behavioral distress of children receiving immunization (Group I - experimental group). 1. To determine the impact of supine position on behavioral distress of children receiving immunization (Group II - control group). 2. To compare the impact of sitting and supine position on behavioral distress of children during immunization. Methods: The research design adopted for the study was post test only control group design. Immunization clinic selected based on the convenience of the investigator. Purposive sampling technique used to select the sample and the sample were assigned randomly in to Group I(experimental group) and Group II(control group).To assess the impact of position: PBRS-R was used to assess the behavioral distress of children during immunization injection. Results: The collected data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. 1. Assessment of behavioral distress scores during immunization injection showed significant difference in mean scores in Group I (16.4±2.30) and in Group II (28.45±2.59). 2. Comparison of behavioral distress scores in Group I and Group II showed that there is a significant difference (p<0.05) in behavioral distress between experimental (Group I) and control (Group II) group. 3. Item wise comparison of behavioral distress scores in Group I and Group II showed that there is no significant difference(p<0.05) in behavioral distress between experimental (Group I) and control (Group II) group. Interpretation and conclusion: Findings of the study revealed that the comfort position, i.e., sitting position was effective in reducing behavioral distress during immunisation. Hence, paediatric nurses ought to promote the use of comfort position to reduce behavioral distress associated with painful procedure.

2017 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 021-024
Author(s):  
Jisha K. ◽  
Latha S. ◽  
Gincy Joseph

AbstractThe present study was conducted to assess the impact of dry v/s moist heat application on feasibility of peripheral intravenous cannulation. The study design adopted was true experimental - post test only with control group design. Using randomized block sampling 60 patients were selected and equally allocated into 3 groups-dry heat (group I), moist heat (group II) and control group each with 20 samples. The baseline clinical data were collected from the patients by interview method. Dry heat with a hot water bag at temperature of 120-140 degree Fahrenheit was applied to the peripheral cannulation site in experimental group I and moist 0 heat was applied to group II by wrapping a moist towel (110-1150 F) over the site for seven minutes. Numerical Pain scale was used to measure the level of pain experienced during peripheral intravenous cannulation. Data obtained in these areas were analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics. A significant difference was found between experimental group and control group. The Mann Whitney U test scores for Impact of dry heat and moist heat on feasibility showed that the p value for the components of feasibility like (time taken for cannulation and pain score) is < 0.05, and both dry heat and moist heat is effective in improving the feasibility of IV cannulation. Comparison of dry heat and moist heat by Kruskal Wallis test revealed that dry heat is more effective than moist heat(least time for cannulation (Median =1) and least pain (Median==1).No significant association was found between the level of pain and selected variables. This study proved that dry heat application reduces the time for cannulation and level of pain experienced by the clients during intravenous cannulation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-90
Author(s):  
A. Jyoth ◽  

The effect of fiber rich product on child hood obesity studied with 60 sample which were collected randomly among 10-12 years and categorized into 2 groups i.e, experimental group and control group. Experimental group further categorized into three groups i.e, supplementation with exercise (n=15), only supplementation group (n=15), only exercise group (n=15) and control group consists of (n=15).Anthropometric, and diet survey conducted as parameters. A fiber rich product was prepared and supplemented for 2 months to the selected subjects and it consists of whole Bengal gram, whole green gram, green peas, barley and jaggery. Positive results were obtained in three experimental groups. Significant decrease observed inweight, and BMI, Total cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL, VLDL significant increase observed in HDL in group I II and III. The results were (51.60-48.26kg, 24.7-23.1, 195.2-152.3 mg/dl, 168.2-145.0 mg/dl, 52.2-54.13 mg/dl, 109.4- 69.4mg/dl, 33.6-28.7mg/dl) in group I, In group II the results are (50.3-49.86kg, 23.7-23.4, 168.6-161.0mg/dl, 145.4-129.6mg/dl, 44.2-45.2 mg/dl, 95.3-90.0mg/dl, 29.1-28.3mg/dl).In group III the tesults aere (50.7-49.6kg, 24.5-23.9, 143.2-139.3mg/dl, 139-134.5mg/dl, 38.2-38.7mg/dl 76.8-74.1 mg/dl, 25.6-28.1mg/dl) .From the results it was clear that when compared to group II and III group I has shown better results.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Waqar Ahmad ◽  
Zuraina Ali ◽  
Muhammad Aslam Sipra ◽  
Imtiaz Hassan Taj

Smartboards, which are now widely used in the teaching and learning process in Saudi Arabia, have turned the traditional environments of the classrooms, especially the EFL classrooms to be more interesting and encouraging. Literature reviews suggest that Saudi students usually lack motivation for studying English as a foreign language. This study tends to investigate the impact of Smartboards on preparatory year EFL learners motivation at a Saudi university. Two intact groups were selected, in which one was termed as experimental and the second as control group. The experimental group was taught using the Smartboard while the control group was taught with the traditional whiteboard, pen and book method. The treatment was given for seven weeks. A questionnaire was administered to both the groups at the beginning and the end of the study. The data was analysed using the SPSS and the results showed that there was significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of motivation.  


Author(s):  
Abdul Latif Al-Zakri

This study aimed to examine the impact of the use of self-questioning in the understanding of fifth grade students in mathematics material. The researcher used the experimental methodology for independent groups to investigate the impact of the independent variable, which is a self-questioning strategy on the dependent variable, which is understanding. The study sample consisted of 42 students from the fifth grade students from Khubayb bin Udai School in Riyadh; equally divided into two groups of 21 students in each group (experimental and control), and after making sure from groups' equivalence by applying the tools of the study, having been taught the experimental group by using self-questioning strategy, while the control group has been studied the unit by using the traditional method. After the completion of the study of prescribed content study, study tools (achievement test) were applied then. The results indicated to the presence of a statistically significant difference (at the significance level <0. 05) between the mean scores of the two groups' students (experimental and control) in achievement test posttest for the experimental group. Since the results of the study were positive in increasing the achievement, the researcher recommended the need to use self-questioning to raise the level of achievement of learners in mathematics material


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
aprilia chasanah ◽  
Jessica Paulima Simanullang ◽  
Indah Karina Sianturi ◽  
Avivah Adinda Putri ◽  
sri wahyuni

This journal aims to find the impact of tablet use on students’ mastery of grammar skills. In order to answer the research questions, the authors held the pre-test and post-test for two groups labelled as the experimental group and control group. The experimental group is the groups that using tablet, while the control group is the group that using textbooks in learning grammar. The results of this study show that there is no significant difference between the grammar achievement scores of the students in both groups. The findings also show that the instructor emphasized the influence of tablet use on learner autonomy, digital distraction, and network connection. Students indicated that tablets can be supplementary yet it shouldn’t replace the basic course materials such as textbooks and workbooks.


2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 1112-1116
Author(s):  
A Nishad ◽  
NS Sreesan ◽  
Joseph Joy ◽  
Lakshmi Lakshmanan ◽  
Joyce Thomas ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Aim The study aimed to assess the impact of mouthwashes on antibacterial activity of individuals with fixed orthodontic appliances. Materials and methods A total of 60 individuals were considered in the study. Sixty (20 each group) nonextraction class I individuals were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Group I: Experimental group [chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash], group II: Experimental group (neem mouthwash), group III: Control group (distilled water). All the clinical examinations were done at baseline and 30th day respectively, after the start of orthodontic treatment. The mean differences between the different experimental groups were calculated using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. Results There was no statistical significance at baseline mean plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) scores, and Streptococcus mutans (SM) colony count between groups. The PI and GI scores among CHX and neem mouthwash groups (p = 0.002, p = 0.032 respectively) were significantly reduced after intervention and also the SM colonies count was reduced in CHX and neem mouthwash groups and there was significant difference between the groups. Conclusion As both mouthwashes showed significant effectiveness on antibacterial activity in individuals with fixed orthodontic appliances, neem mouthwash can be used as an alternative to CHX. Clinical significance It is better to have a sound knowledge regarding the use of mouthwash in long term as fixed orthodontics are associated with accumulation of SM, enamel demineralization, and an increased number of carious lesions, predominantly in sites adjacent to bracket. How to cite this article Nishad A, Sreesan NS, Joy J, Lakshmanan L, Thomas J, Anjali VA. Impact of Mouthwashes on Antibacterial Activity of Subjects with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(12):1112-1116.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 108-113
Author(s):  
M Yuvaraj

The study was undertaken to find out the effect of simplified Kundalini yoga and pranayama on academic performance and selected psychological variables among school boys on aggression. To achieve the purpose of the study 45 students studying various Higher Secondary Schools, at Erode District were selected as subjects. The age of the subjects ranged from 14 to 16 years. The subjects were divided into three groups of fifteen each (n=15) randomly. Experimental Group I underwent simplified Kundalini yoga, Experimental Group II underwent Pranayama and Group III is Control group were kept under active rest.The training period is for three days per week for eight weeks in addition to school curriculum.All the subjects were tested on selected criterion variables prior and immediately after the training period. The result of the study that there is a significant difference in the adjusted post-test means of simplified Kundalini yoga group and pranayama practise group and control group it was identified that simplified yoga group is better than pranayama group and control group in improving explosive strength.


Author(s):  
Abdullah bin Ali Alnghimshi

The study was based on a semi-experimental approach. The study sample consisted of two groups (experimental and control) of 49 students of sixth grade in the primary school of Omar bin Sulayem (3 weeks later) to measure the survival of the learning effect, and it was also applied as a measure of the level of achievement of the vocabulary of the English language. The results were statistically analyzed by calculating the arithmetic averages, standard deviations, Ancova and T-test. The results of the study showed a statistically significant difference between the average scores of the control group and the experimental group in the post- (20.62). The experimental average was 25.56, an increase of (4.94) for the experimental group. The results also showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the average scores of the experimental group in the post- The average test was Achievement posttest (25.56), while the average achievement test posttest deferred (25.48); therefore these results have confirmed the effectiveness of the use of maps in the collection strategy Tagged English vocabulary material and the survival of the students of the sixth primary development.


2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2(66)) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
V. Gryban ◽  
D. Mylostiva ◽  
E. Pecheniy

The article presents research data on the impact of deficient dietary microelements (cobalt and selenium) and biologically active supplement Humilid  on the indicators of the reproductive function of heifers after the first calving. We have found out that Humilid and trace elements influence on the physiological state of reproductive organs and stimulate the sexual heat of animals. Regarding the duration of the period from calving to fertilized insemination, the difference between the control and experimental groups is more visible. Thus, the service period in the experimental group I (under the influence of Humilid) was 293.2 days, which is 2.6 days less than in the control group. In the experimental group II (under the influence of cobalt and selenium), it was, respectively, by 3.9 days less than in the control one. This may indicate that the minerals and dietary supplements contribute to more rapid recovery of the ovarian cycle. Protein composition of blood serum was investigated in the study of the biochemical spectrum of blood. Balancing the nutrition of animals with deficient dietary microelements and adding Humilid increase the concentration of protein molecules, which is visible from the indicator of crude protein and its components - albumen and globulin.In comparison with animals in the control group, a total protein level of heifers in the experimental group I was higher by 8.8% (P <0.05), and in the experimental group II - by 8.6% (P <0.05). This may indicate the increased intensity of synthetic and redox processes in heifers’ bodies in preovulatory period which serve best for the insemination.The level of albumen was also higher by 8.0 and 7.3% respectively under the influence of Humilid and trace elements in relation to the control group, indicating the improvement of transport of substances, in our case estradiol.As far as globulin is concerned, the growth of this class of proteins was marked by 9.4 and 9.6%, indicating the improvement of the level of resistance of the organism. Thus, the increase in blood biochemical parameters creates certain conditions in heifers’ body to improve their insemination.


2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Semmalar. R ◽  
Jain Vanitha. N. S ◽  
Fabiola M. Dhanraj ◽  
Anitha Rajendra Babu ◽  
Susila Susila

An experimental post test only control design was used to assess the effectiveness of selected interventions on pain perception and parental satisfaction among infants receiving immunizations at Public Health Centre, Chennai. Using simple random sampling method, the total of 40 infants were allocated in four groups where each group had 10 infants. The interventions provided are oral sucrose for Experimental group I, 4 S’s technique for experimental group II, oral sucrose with 4 S’s technique for Experimental group III and routine care for Control group. The data collection tool consists of demographic profile, modified riley pain scale and parental satisfaction likert scale were used to collect data. The result of the study revealed that mean pain perception of experimental group III (3.21) was less than the experimental group I (4.08), experimental group II (3.40) and control group (4.22). There was no statistical difference between experimental group II and experimental group III at the level of 0.693 and also between experimental group I and control group at the level of 1.000 when other groups had statistically significant difference in pain perception. In mean parental satisfaction, the experimental group III (43.20) had high parental satisfaction than the experimental group I (39.80), experimental group II (41.90) and control group (38.60).Hence the pilot study concluded that 4S’s technique was the effective intervention for infant immunizations.


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