scholarly journals Comparing Interrater reliability between eye examination and eye self-examination

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Alzete de Lima ◽  
Lorita Marlena Freitag Pagliuca ◽  
Jennara Cândido do Nascimento ◽  
Joselany Áfio Caetano
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Peripheral Vision ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Public University ◽  
Kappa Coefficient ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Eye Examination ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Reliability Coefficients

Reume Objective: to compare Interrater reliability concerning two eye assessment methods. Method: quasi-experimental study conducted with 324 college students including eye self-examination and eye assessment performed by the researchers in a public university. Kappa coefficient was used to verify agreement. Results: reliability coefficients between Interraters ranged from 0.85 to 0.95, with statistical significance at 0.05. The exams to check for near acuity and peripheral vision presented a reasonable kappa >0.2. The remaining coefficients were higher, ranging from very to totally reliable. Conclusion: comparatively, the results of both methods were similar. The virtual manual on eye self-examination can be used to screen for eye conditions.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the self-eye examination method for health promotion

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Alzete de Lima ◽  
Jennara Candido do Nascimento ◽  
Abel Brasil Ramos da Silva ◽  
Lívia Moreira Barros ◽  
Lorita Marlena Freitag Pagliuca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
The Self ◽  
P Value ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Examination Method ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Eye Examination ◽  
Self Examination

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the self-eye examination practice as a tool to promote the ocular self-evaluation. Method Quasi-experimental study developed in a university of Piauí with sample of 324 students between January and May 2014. A team of thirteen researchers made observations during the self-examination followed by an ocular screening. Results There was no agreement on the hypothesis of defense that the ocular exam could help to observe the eyes health, p-value>0.3. However, the exam was considered as easy to accomplish (99.7%) and that not only the physician can perform the eye exam (99.4%). The awareness about eye care is identified as the main purpose of this booklet (97.6%), (χ2= 186.01; p=0.001). The results highlight the booklet can be used in the teaching process of self-eye examination (84.6%). Although the defense that its fulfilment can replace the consultation with the ophthalmologist (23.8%%) cannot be accepted (χ2= 46.34), the self-exam must be done routinely (82.4%). Conclusion The results prove that the learning through virtual booklet is possible and supports self-care with the eyes by performing the self-exam.

scholarly journals Effect of music therapy on stress in chemically dependent people: a quasi-experimental study

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunnar Glauco De Cunto Taets ◽  
Rafael Tavares Jomar ◽  
Angela Maria Mendes Abreu ◽  
Marcia Alves Marques Capella
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Salivary Cortisol ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Chemically Dependent ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Cortisol Levels

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the effect of music therapy on the stress of chemically dependent people. Method: quasi-experimental study conducted at a philanthropic institution with 18 chemically dependent people undergoing treatment. Salivary cortisol (stress hormone) was collected in three moments: before, 60 minutes after, and 120 minutes after a music therapy group intervention. Statistical analysis adopted a significance level of p < 0.05 and used the Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric tests. Results: after 60 minutes of intervention, there was a statistically significant reduction in mean salivary cortisol levels (p < 0.001). A reduction was also noted after 120 minutes, but without statistical significance (p = 0.139). Conclusion: a single session of 60 minutes of group music therapy was able to reduce stress (salivary cortisol levels) of chemically dependent people.

scholarly journals The effect of a smartphone application on women’s performance and health beliefs about breast self-examination: a quasi-experimental study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitra Shakery ◽  
Manoosh Mehrabi ◽  
Zahra Khademian
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Health Motivation ◽  
Perceived Susceptibility ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Self Examination

Abstract Background Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is a simple and inexpensive method for early diagnosis of breast cancer. This study aimed to determine the effect of a smartphone application on women’s performance and health beliefs regarding BSE. Methods In this quasi-experimental study, 150 women referring to therapeutic clinics in Jahrom, Iran from December 2019 to May 2020 were randomly assigned to an intervention or a control group. The intervention group participants had access to a smartphone application including BSE reminder, training, alarm, and feedback to the therapist. The application also contained educational movies and self-assessment. The study data were collected using Champion’s Health Belief Model Scale and BSE information record form before and six months after the intervention. Then, the data were entered into the SPSS 21 software and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, independent t-test, Chi-square, ANCOVA, Mann–Whitney, and Wilcoxon tests. Results After the intervention, the largest number of BSEs was four times among 60% of the participants in the intervention group and once among 24% of the participants in the control group during four months (p = 0.001). After the intervention, the mean differences of the scores of perceived susceptibility (1.03 ± 2.65 vs. 0.01 ± 0.42, p = 0.001), BSE barriers (2.80 ± 5.32 vs.  0.04 ± 1.43, p = 0.001), self-efficacy (10.75 ± 7.63 vs. − 2.75 ± 2.44, p = 0.001), and health motivation (2.77 ± 3.70 vs. − 0.29 ± 0.63, p = 0.001) were significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group. However, no significant difference was observed between the two groups with regard to perceived severity and BSE benefits after the intervention. Conclusions Access to the smartphone application enhanced the participants’ performance and health beliefs regarding BSE in the areas of perceived susceptibility, self-efficacy, and health motivation. Therefore, we recommend using the same smartphone application to improve women’s performance and health beliefs regarding BSE.

Paper versus Screen: Impact on Reading Comprehension and Speed

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ely Shuhadah Tajuddin ◽  
Fitri Suraya Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Reading Speed ◽  
Public University ◽  
General Interest ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Paper Format

Choosing the appropriate reading format is important for students to achieve effective reading. This quasi-experimental study investigates the effects of paper versus screen on reading comprehension and speed among undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a public university in Sarawak. The general objective of this study is to investigate the formats for effective reading and comprehension among undergraduates. Instruments that have been used in this study were a set of questionnaires, a set of general interest articles, corresponding comprehension questions, and an online timer.  Findings revealed that students tended to have better reading comprehension when reading on the screen. Conversely, students were able to read faster using the paper format. Data also revealed that there is significant difference between paper and screen formats for both reading comprehension and reading speed.

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