Effectiveness of Neem Oil Upon Pediculosis

2021 ◽  
pp. 376-378
Author(s):  
Lincy Issac
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Neem Oil ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: It is widely accepted that the school environment favors in the spread of the infestation simply be- cause it affords opportunity for continual close contact of children. So the investigator motivated to try out neem oil application and to see its effect in children with pediculosis. Neem oil is available locally, is of low cost and effective for treating head lice. Objective: To test whether the neem oil is effective in the treatment of pediculosis among school children. Methods: An experimental research approach with true experimental design was used. The present study was conducted in the Don Bosco Beatitudes Orphanage, Vyasarpady, for control group and Dazzling Stone Orphanage for experimental group, Kundrathur. The sample size was 60 and was selected through simple random sampling method, 30 were assigned to control group and 30 were assigned to experimental group. The investigator used a demographic variable proforma, degree of pediculosis, observational checklist on signs and symptoms of pediculosis, and interview schedule on knowledge regarding prevention of pediculosis and a rating scale on the level of satisfaction on application of neem oil. Results In control group, there was no significant difference in the degree of pediculosis before neem oil application (M=2.70, SD=0.450) and after neem oil application (M=2.73, SD=0.450). In contrast, in the experimental group, degree of pediculosis was decreased (M=0.70, SD=0.466) when compared to the degree of pediculosis before neem oil application (M=2.73, SD=0.450). The difference was found to be statistically significant at p< 0.001 degree of pediculosis and it can be attributed to the effectiveness of neem oil application. Most of the children (73.3%) were highly satisfied and only a significant percentage of children (26.7%) were satisfied with the neem oil application in the experimental group. Conclusion: It is possible to reduce pediculosis by the application of neem oil among school children.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Strengthening and Aerobic Exercises among Geriatrics with Arthritis

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 593-598
Author(s):  
Tamilselvi S ◽  
Anshu Gloria Ekka ◽  
Arul Jothi L
Keyword(s):  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Nursing Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Intensity Level ◽  
Pain Rating ◽  
Numerical Pain Rating Scale ◽  
Pain Rating Scale ◽  
Experimental Group

Joint inflammation might be a term regularly acclimated mean any confusion that influences joints. Manifestations for the most part, incorporate joint torment and firmness. Different manifestations may incorporate redness, warmth, growing, the diminished scope of movement of the influenced joints. The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of strengthening and aerobic exercise among geriatrics with arthritis. A quantitative research approach with a quasi-experimental research design was used for the present study. A total of 60 arthritis clients who fall in the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling technique, among which 30 samples were in the experimental group and 30 in the control group. The data were collected for both the groups, followed by the pre-test was conducted on the 1st day, the intensity level of pain was assessed by the numerical pain rating scale followed by the exercises which are effective in arthritis are a range of motion exercise, strengthening exercises (hand towel knee exercises, knee flexion, long arc quads), aerobic exercise (brisk walking) was initiated only in the experimental group. The post-test was conducted on 7th day and the level of pain was assessed by a numerical pain rating scale in both the groups. The results revealed that there was a significant reduction in the level of pain at p<0.0001 after the intervention among the experimental group. Thus, the study proves that strengthening and aerobic exercises can be used as an effective nursing intervention for reducing the arthritis pain among the geriatrics and it is easily applicable exercises, and also considered as a less cost-effective. These exercises can be practiced at home without any stress or harm and it has less side effect as compared to that of pharmacological interventions. 

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Cryotherapy on Pain Reduction During Arteriovenous Fistula Puncture Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 4314-4317
Author(s):  
Thamu Priyadharshini N T
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Pain Reduction ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pain Rating ◽  
Av Fistula ◽  
Numerical Pain Rating Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pain Rating Scale ◽  
Experimental Group

Dialysis is performed as critical life support when the patient is suffering acute and chronic kidney failure. The study focus on to determine effectiveness of on pain reduction during AV fistula puncture among patients undergoing . The population comprised of patients in . Experimental Research design was utilized for this study. The investigators assess the pain on AV fistula puncture among the patients with the assistance of numerical pain rating scale, Sixty samples (30 experimental group and 30 control group)were selected by probability simple random (Numerical table method)sampling technique, the data was gathered through the Numerical Pain Rating scale and demographic variables. The pain on AV fistula puncture of the experimental group and control group were calculated by paired’ test for experimental group (‘t’ = 18) and in control group, (‘t’ =1.5). This proves that there is a significant difference in test and post test levels of pain on AV fistula puncture in the experimental group at 0.05 levels. It indicated that the given was effective. The implication of the findings indicated that given was effective for pain reduction during AV fistula puncture among patients. : , pain on AV fistula puncture, patients. implication of the findings indicated that given was effective for pain reduction during AV fistula puncture among patients.

The Effect of Using an Electric Fan on Dyspnea in Chinese Patients With Terminal Cancer

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sio Leng Wong ◽  
Sok Man Leong ◽  
Cheng Man Chan ◽  
Sut Peng Kan ◽  
Hon Wai Benjamin Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Fan therapy is often suggested for relieving the symptom of dyspnea in patients with advanced cancer, but relevant literature among Asians is limited. Objective: Phase 2 clinical trial to assess the clinical feasibility and outcome of using an electric fan to alleviate the symptom of dyspnea in Chinese patients with advanced cancer. Methods: Thirty patients with advanced cancer having unresolved breathlessness were recruited from Hospice and Palliative Care Centre of Kiang Wu Hospital in Macau. Participants were randomly and equally allocated to the experimental group and the control group, respectively. Outcome Measures: Verbal numerical rating scale (NRS) of breathlessness, respiratory rate (RR), and saturation of peripheral oxygen (SpO2) was collected before and after the intervention. Results: T test was used to analyze the data collected. There was a significant difference in the NRS scores of the experimental group ( P < .01), indicating a significant reduction in the patients’ sensation of breathlessness after fan therapy, whereas no significant difference was found in the objective statistic results of RR and SpO2. No significant difference ( P > .05) was found in the control group for all the 3 variables before and after routine treatment. Conclusion: The results of the study suggested that fan therapy could be effective in alleviating dyspnea in Chinese patients with advanced cancer. It should be considered as one of the nonpharmacological treatment option. Future large-scale phase 3 clinical trials are warranted.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of yoga on anxiety, depression and stress level of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Kamli Prakash ◽  
Sunil Saini
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Breast cancer has ranked number one cancer among Indian females. Women undergoing chemotherapy experience many side effects including alteration in their body image. The present study assessed effectiveness of yoga on anxiety, depression and stress level of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.Methods: Quantitative Research approach and Randomized Clinical Controlled Trial with Time series design was adopted in the present study. The consecutive sampling technique was done to recruit 100 breast cancer patients fulfilling the eligibility criteria. Recruited patients were randomized to control (N=52) and experiment (N=48) groups by concealed randomization. Written informed consent was taken from each participant. Baseline data was collected during cycle one by using Anxiety depression and stress scale. The patients in the experimental group were taught Diaphragmatic breathing, systematic relaxation and alternate nostril breathing and Joints and Gland neck and shoulder exercises, and were instructed to practice them twice daily at home. They were supervised in practicing these when they received second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth cycles of chemotherapy. Participants in control group received routine care. Data was again collected after 21 days during second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth cycles of chemotherapy.Results: Analysis revealed that at the baseline breast cancer patients in control and experimental group were homogenous in terms of their Sociodemographic and anxiety depression and stress scores. After the yoga intervention the experimental group showed statistically significant difference in anxiety scores from control group during second, third and sixth cycles (p 0.01, p 0.02, p 0.02), in depression score during the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth cycles (p 0.02, p 0.02, p 0.02, p 0.001, p 0.000), and in stress scores during third cycle (p 0.01) of chemotherapy.Conclusions: On the basis of findings of the study it was concluded that yoga was effective in reducing the anxiety, depression and stress of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Therefore, it is recommended as complementary therapy for patients receiving treatment for cancer. 

scholarly journals Oral health behavior among school children aged 11–13 years in Saveh, Iran: an evaluation of a theory-driven intervention

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmood Karimy ◽  
Peter Higgs ◽  
Shaghaygh Solayman Abadi ◽  
Bahram Armoon ◽  
Marzieh Araban ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
School Children ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oral Health Behavior ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background Good oral health (OH) is essential for physical, social, mental health, and overall quality of life. This study assessed the usefulness of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in changing oral health-related behaviors among school children aged 11–13 years in Saveh, Iran. Methods In this descriptive before and after study, participants were sixth-grade students at single sex primary schools in Saveh city, Iran. We recruited 356 school children in 2019. Using simple random sampling, a male and a female school per district were allocated to the experimental group and the remaining schools to the control group. Our planned oral health education consisted of four one-hour training sessions over 1 week. The first session familiarized the participants with important information about OH. In the second session, we applied a brain storming exercise to identify the benefits and barriers to flossing and brushing. In the third session, a short film about correct brushing and dental flossing technique was shown and research team also used role-playing to correct any mistakes. In the final session students were taught about the importance and the application of OH planning and given forms to help plan for brushing. Results Participants for the study included 356 students (180 in the experimental group and 176 in the control group) who completed the post-test questionnaire. The mean age ± standard deviation was 11.55 years ±0.93 in the experimental group and 11.58 years ±1.01 in the control group. After the intervention, the paired t-test indicated a significant difference between the mean and standard deviation of the action plan and coping plan constructs in the experimental group before and after the intervention (p < 0.05). Covariance analysis indicated a significant difference between scores of intervention and control groups under statistical control of post-test in two groups (covariate) after a peer-led education program (post-test) (p < 0.05). Conclusion A shortage of professional health workers in education settings together with the ease, usefulness and low-cost of this peer-led method, suggest further steps should be taken to implement it more widely to improve and enhance primary school aged students’ oral health behavior.

scholarly journals Effect of Occlusal Splints on the Temporomandibular Disorders, Dental Wear and Anxiety of Bruxist Children

2011 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 441-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia C Restrepo ◽  
Isabel Medina ◽  
Patiñob Isabel
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Mixed Dentition ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Dental Wear ◽  
Occlusal Splints ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

ABSTRACTObjectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of occlusal splints to reduce the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), dental wear and anxiety in a group of bruxist children. Methods: All of the subjects were 3 to 6 years old, had complete primary dentition, class I occlusion and were classified as bruxist according to the minimal criteria of the ICSD for bruxism. For each child, anxiety was evaluated with the Conners’ Parent Rating Scales (CPRS). The TMD were evaluated using the RDC/TMD. The dental wear was processed in digital format with Mat Lab® and Lab view® software to determine its size and form. The children were randomized into an experimental (n=19) and a control (n=17) group. The children in the experimental group used rigid bite plates for a two-year period, until mixed dentition. Afterwards, the CPRS and the RDC/TMD were applied again and dental casts were taken. Comparisons of the variables regarding dental wear, signs and symptoms of TMD and anxiety before and after treatment among the groups were analyzed using the t-test, the Wilcoxon rank sum test and the Mann-Whitney test. Results: The subjects in the experimental group showed no statistically significant difference regarding anxiety levels and dental wear when compared with the control group. The signs and symptoms of TMD were not reduced except for the deviation in mouth opening. Conclusions: The use of rigid occlusal bite plates was not efficient in reducing the signs of bruxism as a whole but did reduce the deviation in mouth opening. (Eur J Dent 2011;5:441-450)

scholarly journals EFEKTIVITAS LAYANAN INFORMASI DENGAN METODE PROBLEM SOLVING TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KONTROL DIRI SISWA

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Firman - Firman
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Experimental Group

Today found some students lack the ability to control himself in school. It is seen from the discovery of some students in violation of the norms and rules that have been established in schools deliberately. The aim of thus study reveals : (1) Differences in students’ self-control experimental group before and after treatment are given information service with the method of problem solving; (2) Differences in students’ self-control before and after control group without treatment given by the information service of problem solving methods; (3) Differences in students’ self-control experimental group were given treatment information services with methods of problem solving with students of control group without treatment given by the information service of problem solving methods. This research is a quantitative research approach Quasy-Experiment. Population in this research that the students MTsN Lubuk Buaya Padang and samples of this study were selected using simple random sampling technique. The instruments used were questionnaires. (angket). Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test and Kolmogorov-Smirnov Two Independet Sample with the help of the program Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) versi 20. The result of this research found that: (1) there are significant differences increase student self control before and after the service information by the method of problem solving in the expwrimental group, (2) there is no significant difference in the increase of self-control students in the control group, (3) there are significant differences increase self-control students in the expwerimental group and control group.

scholarly journals The Effect of Random Excitement Strategy on Developing English Conversation Skills among Ninth Graders

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Ninth Graders ◽  
Speaking Rate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dynamic Learning ◽  
Conversation Skills ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of the study is to explore the effect of random excitement strategy on developing English conversation skills among ninth graders. The descriptive approach was used. The sample included (81) ninth graders and was chosen randomly from Al-Aysheya Basic Elementary School for Girls. To collect data, conversational skills rating scale and an oral conversation test were used. The results showed a significant difference between the mean scores of the experimental group which was taught through the random excitement and control group was taught through the traditional way in the posttest of the oral side. The results also proved that there is a significant difference between the mean scores in the experimental group (the random excitement) and the control group in the posttest of the performance aspect. This difference is due to the effect of using (random excitement). The study recommended creating managing materials to furnish educators with the required information to utilize dynamic learning techniques, and building up instructors' capacities in picking the perfect conversation exercise procedure to meet diverse learning styles. Moreover, the study recommended concentrating on all conversation skills such as speaking rate, volume, and accuracy in teaching conversation.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF YOGA PRACTICE ON LEARNING BEHAVIOUR AND ASSERTIVENESS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN TAMILNADU

YMER Digital ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 636-642
Author(s):  
V YOGANANDHAN ◽  
◽  
Dr. M RAJAVELU ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Yoga Practice ◽  
Learning Behaviour ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of the present study was to find out the effect of yoga practice on learning behaviour and assertiveness among school children of Tamilnadu. For this purpose, ninety male adolescents studying in socially backward region of Tamilnadu, with the age group of 15 to 17 years who were studying in Nandanar Boys Higher Secondary School, Chidambaram (Cuddalore District), Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Vallalapatty, Madurai (Madurai District) and Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvannamalai (Thiruvannamalai District), were chosen as subjects. They were divided into two equal groups, each group consisted of forty-five subjects, in which experimental group - I underwent yoga practice and experimental group - II acted as control that did not participate in any special activities apart from their regular curricular activities. The training period for the study was five days (Monday to Friday) a week for twelve weeks. Prior to and after the experimental period, the subjects were tested on learning behaviour and assertiveness. Learning behavior was surveyed by the Jegadheesh Srivastava learning behaviour Questionnaire and Assertiveness was surveyed by Rathu’s Assertiveness inventory. The Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was applied to find out any significant difference between the experimental groups and control group on selected criterion variables. The result of the study shows that the yoga practice group was significantly improved the learning behaviour and assertiveness when compared with the control group.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Mechanical Hydrotherapy on Pain Management among Patients with Arthritis Pain

2021 ◽  
pp. 247-255
Author(s):  
Deepali Ghungrud ◽  
Arti Raut ◽  
Ranjana Sharma ◽  
Ruchira Ankar
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Muscle Injuries ◽  
Experimental Group

Introduction: Hydrotherapy is a warm water therapy used in relieving pain such as muscle pain, back pain and inflammation associated with the arthritis pain. In arthritic condition hydrotherapy helps to improving blood circulation. It is commonly used for treating muscle injuries and stroke and brain injuries. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of mechanical hydrotherapy on pain management among patients with arthritis pain. Materials and Methods: In this study a quantitative research approach with an experimental pre-test post-test research design was used for the present study. Purposive sampling was the sampling method used to collect data from arthritis patients on the basis of standardized numerical pain rating scale (NPRS). The sample size was 70, for experimental group 35 samples and control group was 35 samples. For experimental group the mechanical hydrotherapy was given along with prescribed medicines and for control group only prescribed medicine was monitored. Results: The majority of participants were male 41 (58.57%) and female 29 (41.43%) as compared to male. In experimental group male were 22 (62.85%) and female were 13 (37.15%) and in control group male were19 (54.28%) and female were 16 (45.72%). Before intervention on day-1 pre assessment pain   mean value was 7.51 and standard deviation was 1.46 in experimental group and In control group mean value was 7.91 and standard deviation was 1.12. On day-7 post assessment pain the outcome of an experimental group after mechanical hydrotherapy with reducing pain, mean value was1.80 and standard deviation was 1.07 and in control group mean value was 7.97 and 1.27. Statistically significant improvement seen in the level of pain regarding effectiveness of mechanical hydrotherapy on pain management among patients with arthritis pain. Conclusion: Hence it is statistically clear that, the mechanical hydrotherapy to arthritis patients is helpful in managing the pain effectively.

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