scholarly journals Effects of Cognitive Rehabilitation on the Psychological Capital of the Elderly with Dementia

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Abolfazl Mousavi ◽  
Jamshid Jarareh ◽  
Ali Reza Mohammadiarya ◽  
Behnaz Karami ◽  
Robabeh Keshavarz Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Gradual Loss ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: Dementia affects mental health and psychological capital indicators, which disappear with gradual deterioration in mental and cognitive functions. Gradual loss of ability to function independently can cause negative emotional symptoms and even further reduce cognitive and functional impairment. Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation on psychological capital in the elderly with dementia. Methods: The current quasi-experimental research was performed following a pre and -post test design with a control group. The effect of cognitive rehabilitation on psychological capital of patients aged 60 - 74 years who were admitted to the private Tehran clinics during 2020 was assessed. The convenience sampling method was used to select the participants. So that among eligible patients who had inclusion criteria, 11 were selected and then randomly divided into two groups. Lutans Psychological Capital Questionnaire was used to collect data. After the treatment, a post-test was carried out for all study groups. Data analysis was performed by analysis of covariance. Results: The results of the analysis of covariance indicated the effectiveness cognitive rehabilitation on psychological capital in the elderly with dementia (P < 0.05).

PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN INOVATIF TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS SISWA KELAS VIIIB1 SMP NEGERI 2 GEROKGAK DENGAN PENGENDALIAN KECERDASAN LINGUISTIK

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-114
Author(s):  
I Made Wirta
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Innovative Learning ◽  
Inferential Analysis ◽  
English Students

The main objective of the present study is to investigate the effect of implementing innovative learning approaches upon English students’ achievement. The study was quasi experimental study using the post-test only control group design involving 35 students altogether selected using census sampling technique. The instrument which is used to gather data in the study was test. There were two tests used to gather intended data. They were linguistic test and student achievement test. The obtained data were analyzed statistically using descriptive and inferential analysis. The analysis of covariance was conducted to test the hypotheses.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Brainwave Synchronization in Alpha, Beta, and Theta Bands by Binaural Beats on Visuospatial Working Memory

2021 ◽  
pp. 186-191
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Visuospatial Working Memory ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Binaural Beats ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Alpha Beta

Background and Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of synchronization of brain waves in alpha, beta, and theta bands by the Binaural beats on visuospatial working memory. Materials and Methods: The present quasi-experimental study was conducted based on a pretest-posttest control group design. In this regard, 60 students were selected by the available sampling method and randomly divided into three experimental groups and one control group (n=15 each). All subjects were assessed in the pre-test and post-test stages by the Corsi blocks tapping test. Participants in the experimental groups received 15, 9, 5, and 6 Hz binaural beats for 12 min. The collected data were analyzed using a one-way analysis of covariance. Results: The findings showed that 15 Hz binaural beats (beta bands) significantly improved the subject's visuospatial working memory (P<0.05). Conclusions: Given that working memory is the basis of numerous cognitive functions, using 15 Hz binaural beats could improve the visuospatial working memory in these people

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Spiritual Therapy on Loneliness Feeling in the Seniors Present at Nursing Homes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Batol Ramazani ◽  
Foroogh Bakhtiari
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Spiritual Therapy ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
And Control

Background: Moving away from family can cause psychological and emotional trauma for the elderly. Accordingly, the present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of spiritual therapy on loneliness feeling among the elderly in a nursing home in Isfahan. Methods: The method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The population of this study included all of the elderly in Sadeghieh nursing home in Isfahan in 2018. The sample of this study included 30 elderly people being selected by purposive sampling and then randomly included in the experimental and control groups (15 elderly people in each group). The experimental group received the therapeutic interventions related to spiritual therapy at eight sessions of 90 minutes every week for two months. Then, the subjects in both groups were re-tested. The used instruments included Russell’s loneliness questionnaire (1996). After collecting the questionnaires and extracting the raw data, the data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and analysis of covariance by SPSS23 statistical software at 0.05 error level. Results: spiritual therapy had a significant effect on loneliness among the elderly in the nursing home (p < 0.001). In this regard, this therapy could reduce loneliness among the elderly in the nursing home. The effect of spiritual therapy on loneliness among the elderly in the nursing home was 53%. Conclusion: Based on the research findings, spiritual therapy can reduce loneliness among the elderly by the techniques such as taking responsibility, assigning cases to God, strengthening the intention, and deleting negative thoughts.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Kemandirian Lansia Melalui Okupasi Terapi dan Group Psychotheraphy di PSTW Sabai Nan Aluih Sicincin Padang Pariaman

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-146
Author(s):  
Sunardi Sunardi ◽  
Renidayati Renidayati
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Group Psychotherapy ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Training Module ◽  
Therapeutic Modalities ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The increasing number of the elderly causes complex problems for the elderly, families and communities. Physiological and psychological changes make the elderly feel useless, experience decreased motivation and independence. One of the efforts to increase the independence of the elderly in order to remain qualified is the application of therapeutic modalities in the form of occupational therapy and group psychotherapy. This study aims to determine the changes in the independence of the elderly before and after Ocupasi therapy and Group Psychotherapy at PSTW Sabai Nan Aluih Sic Cincin, Padang Pariaman Regency. The study used a quantitative approach with "Quasi Experimental pre and post test with control group which was held from March to November 2019. The study sample was 63 elderly people who were taken by purposive sampling." The research instrument used the Katz AD Index. Data analysis used Paired sample t-test and Independent t test. The increase in the average independence of the dementia elderly was greater in the elderly who were given Ocupasi therapy and Group Psychotherapy by 18.83 compared to those who received Ocupasi therapy of 7,121. Conclusion The elderly who received occupational therapy and group psychotherapy experienced an increase in independence compared to the elderly who only received occupational therapy. It is recommended that nursing home nurses receive occupational therapy training modified with group psychotherapy and that the training module needs to be improved.

scholarly journals Keberkesanan Permainan Persuasif Grafik Terhadap Perubahan Sikap Pemilihan Makanan Sihat Dalam Kalangan Murid-murid Tahun Dua

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norlia Mat Esa ◽  
Ramlah Mailok ◽  
Maizatul Hayati Mohamad Yatim
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Attitude Change ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Selection Of

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of persuasive graphic game as compared to game without persuasive graphic on the attitude change on selection of healthy foods among year two students.  This study is a quasi-experimental with pre and post test for the non-equivalent group. The study sample comprised of 62 students consisting of 32 students in treatment group and 30 students in the control group. Analysing the data set using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), the results indicate that the adjusted mean (79.90) of the persuasive graphic game is statistically significantly higher (F(1,57) = 16.63, p < .001) than the adjusted mean (73.70) of the non-persuasive graphic game. The obtained effect size (ES = +0.83), which is equivalent to approximately four fifth of a standard deviation, denotes the educational significance, favouring the persuasive graphic game group.   

scholarly journals MOODLE platform as a didactic support for the English language skills improvement

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1.2) ◽  
pp. 358-371
Author(s):  
Noemi Mercedes Remache Carrillo ◽  
Sandra Paulina Porras Pumalema ◽  
Diana Carolina Campaña Días ◽  
Mónica Alexandra Garcés Villacrés
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intervention Phase ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
English Language Skills

Introduction: higher education has experienced a number of changes in the teaching field due to the current situation. In this context, e-learning through educational platforms has taken on great value in the teaching-learning process. Objective: to apply an educational intervention through the Moodle platform to consolidate the skills of the English language in the students of the industrial maintenance career of the Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo during the special period April-September 2020. Methodology: this investigation was carried out in the context of mandatory teleworking due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This mixed research had a descriptive approach with a quasi-experimental focus. To achieve the main goal, 70 students from the third semester took an active part in it who were divided into two study groups: the control group and the experimental group, with 35 students respectively. Before the intervention phase, information was collected through a survey which yielded important general data related to their socio-demographic information and self-perception of their level of English. At the same time, a pre-test of knowledge of the language was taken from the students which was based on the Cambridge PET exam. With this exam, data were obtained for the development of the intervention plan that was implemented throughout the semester. Results: after the intervention phase, the students took a post-test and the corresponding means could be compared. They obtained 9.20 for the control group and 11.99 for the experimental group as final scores. Conclusion: it is concluded that the Moodle Platform is a valuable didactic support to improve English language skills.

scholarly journals Volume 11, Issue 1 (Winter 2021) PTJ 2021, 11(1): 13-24 | Back to browse issues page 10.32598/ptj.11.1.412.3 XML Print Download citation: BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks Send citation to: Mendeley Zotero RefWorks Daneshjoo A, Mousavi Sadati S K, Pourahmad F. Effect of Corrective Exercise vs Corrective Games on Upper Crossed Syndrome in Female Students. PTJ. 2021; 11 (1) :13-24 URL: http://ptj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-451-en.html Effect of Corrective Exercise vs Corrective Games on Upper Crossed Syndrome in Female Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-24
Author(s):  
Abdolrasoul Daneshjoo ◽  
◽  
Seyed Kazem Mousavi Sadati ◽  
Fahimeh Pourahmad ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Reference Manager ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Shoulder Angle

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effect of corrective exercise and corrective games on upper crossed syndrome in female students. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study performed with the pre-test and post-test method. The study sample consisted of 60 people who were selected purposely, based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and the rate of the disorder. In the study sample, the mean±SD of age, height, and weight were 14.16±1.08 years, 133.49±5.59 cm, and 44.73±8.24 kg, respectively. The study samples were randomly assigned into three groups: corrective exercises group (n=20), corrective games group (n=20), and control group (n=20). Students with upper extremity syndrome were first identified through checkered screening and the New York test. Then, the subjects of both intervention groups performed the selected training programs for eight weeks, based on the defined protocols. Finally, the one-way ANOVA, paired t-test, and Bonferroni post hoc test were used to compare the between-group differences. Also, the significance level was considered as P<0.05. Results: After eight weeks of exercise, the intra-group changes in head forward, kyphosis, and shoulder angle were significant in the corrective exercises group (P=0.001) and the corrective games group (P=0.001). Also, the three study groups significantly differed in frontal angle, kyphosis, and shoulder angle (P=0.001). Conclusion: According to the findings, the corrective exercises and corrective games can effectively reduce the angle of head forward, kyphosis, and shoulder in affected persons. Therefore, researchers and specialists should plan these programs. Moreover, it is recommended to use the corrective exercises used in this study with the mentioned principles and have direct and accurate supervision of their implementation to ensure the correctness of the movements.

scholarly journals Models Connecting Points on Pupils’ Achievement in Rational Numbers

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Bertha Ese Omoruan ◽  
Patrick Uzo Osadebe
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Rational Numbers ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Teaching Learning

  The study investigated pupils’ achievement in rational numbers, using constructivist models and traditional approach of instruction as connecting points between pupils’ prior knowledge of whole numbers concept and the new concept. Pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental research design was adopted. A research question guided the study and was answered using descriptive statistics; and a formulated corresponding null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance, using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). A sample of 103 pupils was used for the study. A test instrument titled Rational Numbers Achievement Test (RNAT) was developed, validated and used to generate data. The instrument had 0.74 reliability index of internal consistency through the use of Kuder Richardson formula 21. The results showed that different types of representation are central to conceptual understanding, and are able to resolve pupils’ difficulties and misconceptions about rational numbers. Based on these findings, it was recommended that constructivist models of instruction should be part of the main instructional approaches for the teaching-learning of mathematics at the Basic Levels of the Nigerian school system.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Yoga on Emotional Competence of Secondary Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 2495-2497
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Emotional Competence ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Emotional Competency ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Test Control

The purpose of present study is to find out the effectiveness of Yoga on Emotional Competence of Secondary Students. The design of this study is experimental with pre-test – post-test control and experimental group. So the investigator followed a quasi-experimental study. Thirty five students were considered in the experimental group and another 35 students were in the control group. Before the experiment, the investigator administered a pre-test for measuring Emotional Competence, which was measured through emotional competency test using EC-Scale (Dr. Harish Sharma and Dr. Rajeev Lochan Bharadwaj, Department of Psychology, D.S. College, Aligarh). And the same test was administered as post-test. The effectiveness was measured through EC-Scale. In order to equalise and compare two groups, namely Control and Experimental group, the statistical technique used was Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The main finding of this study is Yoga is a discipline to improve or develop one's inherent power in a balanced manner. It offers the means to attain complete selfrealization. So this study reveals that yoga will help the students’ emotional competence at great extent. So the schools of Kerala should practise yoga. Through yoga the students have increased their emotional competence.

scholarly journals Fostering Students’ Retention in Photosynthesis Using Concept Mapping and Cooperative Mastery Learning Instructional Strategies

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-116
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Bizimana ◽  
Dieudonné Mutangana ◽  
Adrian Mwesigye
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Mastery Learning ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control

<p style="text-align: justify;">The performance in biology at the secondary level has not been as good as expected. This has been a matter of concern. Thus, there has been a continuous focus on exploring newer innovative learner-centered and friendly instructional strategies to enhance understanding and retention in biology. This study, therefore, determined the effects of Concept Mapping (CM) and Cooperative Mastery Learning (CML) on fostering retention in photosynthesis among secondary schools in Nyamagabe district, Rwanda. A pre-test and post-test non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental design was used. Data were obtained from 151 students taught with CM, 144 students taught with CML, and 154 students taught with Conventional Teaching Methods (CTM). The Photosynthesis Retention Test (KR-21= 0.82) was used for data collection. The data were mainly analyze d using mean and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that the CM and CML treatment groups outperformed the CTM group in retention in photosynthesis. There was a statistically significant difference in favor of the CM between the two experimental groups. The male and female students taught using CM retained equally in photosynthesis while gender difference was revealed in the mean retention scores of the students exposed to the CML, with females retained significantly higher than males. The study concluded that the CM and CML strategies were more effective than CTM. It was suggested, among other things, that teachers should be encouraged to apply CM and CML strategies when teaching biology.</p>

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