Application of Peppermint Water Spray Combined With Cucumber Slice External Application or Lip Balm and Conventional Dipping in ICU Dry Mouth Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1428-1434
Author(s):  
Yang Gao ◽  
Liang Li ◽  
Qingyun Peng ◽  
Yahui Yang ◽  
Huifen Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Effective Rate ◽  
Salivary Secretion ◽  
The Self ◽  
Dry Mouth ◽  
Water Spray ◽  
External Application ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Scores ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

to analyze the effect of peppermint water spray combined with external application of cucumber slice or lip balm and conventional dipping in patients with dry mouth in intensive care unit (ICU). Methods: 120 patients with secondary xerostomia in our hospital from January 2018 to December 2019 were selected as the subjects. According to the different treatment methods, the patients were divided into A group (Peppermint water spray combined with cucumber slices for external application), group B (Peppermint water spray combined with lip gloss smear), group C (cotton swab dipped in normal saline), 40 cases in each group, and the saliva secretion and dry mouth before and after intervention in three groups were compared between the three groups. The degree of self-evaluation score and the evaluation of throat comfort and satisfaction after intervention. Results: after the intervention, the self-evaluation scores of salivary secretion and dry mouth degree of patients in group A and B were significantly higher than those before the intervention (P < 0.01), the self-evaluation scores of salivary secretion and dry mouth degree of patients in group A were significantly higher than those in group B and C (P < 0.01), and the self-evaluation scores of salivary secretion and dry mouth degree of patients in group B were significantly higher than those in group C (P < 0.01). After intervention, the total effective rate of improvement of throat comfort in group A was 87.50%, which was significantly higher than 40.00% in group B and 0.00% in group C (P < 0.01). The total effective rate of improvement of throat comfort in group B was significantly higher than that in group C (P < 0.01). 97.50% of the patients in group A were significantly higher than 72.50% in group B and 2.50% in group C (P < 0.01), and the patients in group B were significantly higher than those in group C (P < 0.01). Conclusion: homemade peppermint water spray combined with external application of cucumber spray can effectively improve the symptoms of dry mouth and throat discomfort in patients with ICU, improve their satisfaction with treatment, and is conducive to the recovery of patients’ diseases, which is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

I Like Her, Because I Like Myself: Self-Evaluation as a Source of Interpersonal Attitudes

2003 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Walther ◽  
Claudia Trasselli
Keyword(s):  
Opposite Effect ◽  
Learning Phase ◽  
The Self ◽  
Attitude Formation ◽  
Formation Processes ◽  
False Feedback ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Group ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Difference

Abstract. Two experiments tested the hypothesis that self-evaluation can serve as a source of interpersonal attitudes. In the first study, self-evaluation was manipulated by means of false feedback. A subsequent learning phase demonstrated that the co-occurrence of the self with another individual influenced the evaluation of this previously neutral target. Whereas evaluative self-target similarity increased under conditions of negative self-evaluation, an opposite effect emerged in the positive self-evaluation group. A second study replicated these findings and showed that the difference between positive and negative self-evaluation conditions disappeared when a load manipulation was applied. The implications of self-evaluation for attitude formation processes are discussed.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Bloodletting Therapy in Patients with Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria: A Randomized Control Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Biru Ma ◽  
Xiuhua Chen ◽  
Yudan Liang ◽  
Weiquan Ouyang ◽  
Boyan Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Phase ◽  
Placebo Treatment ◽  
Effective Rate ◽  
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria ◽  
Intention To Treat ◽  
Parallel Group ◽  
Bloodletting Therapy ◽  
Group A ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Group B

Objective. To assess the efficacy of bloodletting therapy (acupoint pricking and cupping) in patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) in a randomized, control, parallel-group trial. Methods. A total of 174 patients with CIU enrolled from March 2018 to October 2019 were randomized into three groups: group A treated with bloodletting therapy and ebastine, group B treated with placebo treatment (acupoint pseudopricking and cupping) and ebastine, and group C treated with ebastine only. The intention-to-treat analysis was conducted, and the primary outcome was the effective rate of UAS7 score being reduced to 7 or below after treatment phase. Results. The effective rates at the end of treatment phase were different among the three groups ( P < 0.05 ), which were 73.7% in group A, 45.6% in group B, and 42.9% in group C. Multiple analysis indicated differences between groups A and B ( P < 0.0125 ) and groups A and C ( P < 0.0125 ) and no difference between groups B and C ( P > 0.0125 ). No severe bloodletting therapy-related adverse events were observed. Conclusions. In this study on patients with CIU, one month of bloodletting therapy combined with ebastine is clinically beneficial compared with placebo treatment combined with ebastine and treatment with ebastine only. Thus, bloodletting therapy can be an effective complementary treatment in CIU. This trial is registered with ChiCTR1800015294.

scholarly journals Comparison of the Effects of Er, Cr: YSGG Laser and Super-Saturated Citric Acid on the Debridement of Contaminated Implant Surfaces

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 254-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gholam Ali Gholami ◽  
Milad Karamlou ◽  
Reza Fekrazad ◽  
Farzin Ghanavati ◽  
Neda Hakimiha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Citric Acid ◽  
Irradiation Time ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Comparative Investigation ◽  
Water Spray ◽  
Ysgg Laser ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Introduction: Several techniques such as using citric acid, plastic curettes, ultrasonic devices, and lasers have been suggested for debridement of contaminated implant surfaces. This comparative investigation aimed to assess and compare the effects of Er, Cr: YSGG laser and super-saturated citric acid on the debridement of contaminated dental implant surfaces. Methods: In this in-vitro study, 12 contaminated failed implants were collected and randomly divided into 2 groups (6 in group A, and 6 in group B). Also, one implant was considered as the control. The implants were horizontally sectioned into coronal and apical portions and subsequently irradiated by Er, Cr: YSGG laser in coronal and citric acid in apical in group A and the opposite in group B. In order to evaluate the effect of water spray on the laser section, half the laser portion of the implants was irradiated using water, while the other half was irradiated without water with an irradiation time of 1 minute. Results: Results revealed that calculus and plaque removal was greater in the laser part of both groups (with and without water) compared to citric acid parts and the correlation between calculus removal and surface roughness were statistically significant. Furthermore, the surface roughness in the citric acid parts was significantly higher than in laser parts. Water spray during irradiation had a very small influence on understudy factors. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, the Er, Cr: YSGG laser was more effective in calculus removal and caused less surface roughness compared with citric acid application.

scholarly journals ROLE OF ARKA TAILA AND BAAKUCHIKADYAM CHURNA ON VICHARCHIKA: A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Sheetal Yadav ◽  
Anita Sharma ◽  
Dinesh C. Chouhan
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
Chemical Additives ◽  
External Application ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Group A ◽  
Repeated Use ◽  
Group B

In the present era skin diseases like atopic dermatitis/eczema get a suitable atmosphere especially in developing countries like India, due to unhygienic living condition, Disturbed life style, Polluted environment and repeated use of chemical additives. This type of diseases make a person feels much more humiliation in society because no one wants to touch them, forbidden by everyone, in that conditions person leads to lack of confidence and feels underestimated mentally as well as physically. Due to this life disturbing condition this disease was chosen for the study. The study was conducted in 30 clinically diagnosed patients of Vicharchika (Atopic Dermatitis) and randomly divided in to two groups, namely group A and group B. Each group has 15 number of patients. Group A is treated with Arka Taila (external application) used twice in a day for 45 days along with Baakuchikadyam Churna for internal consumption (3-6 grams). Group B is treated with Cutis Capsule (2 Capsules) twice a day orally along with external application of Cutis Cream as required for 45 days.

scholarly journals Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with traditional Chinese medicine sloughingClinical efficacy study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Wen
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Western Medicine ◽  
Clinical Effect ◽  
Effective Rate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Observation Group ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objective: To explore the clinical effect of the treatment of knee osteoarthritis with traditional Chinese medicine.Methods: 152 patients with knee osteoarthritis who were treated in our hospital from July 2018 to April 2020 were divided into two groups. Group A (control group) was treated with conventional western medicine, i.e. celecoxib 200 mg capsule +Glucosamine hydrochloride capsule 0.75g, group B (observation group): the treatment of traditional Chinese medicine sloughing using our experience formula, and further comparative evaluation of the treatment effect of the two groups. Results: the effective rate was 75% in the control group and 92% in the observation group. Conclusion: in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, traditional Chinese medicine is more effective than western medicine.

scholarly journals A comparison of self-esteem between patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment, to those not receiving orthodontic treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 112-115
Author(s):  
Maleeha Majid ◽  
◽  
Maliha Jamshaid ◽  
Ghina Rizwan ◽  
Zarnab Rizwan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
Treatment Need ◽  
The Past ◽  
Group A ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Group B

Objective: Comparison of the self-esteem between patients undergoing fixed orthodonticc treatment in the past 6 months or more, to those not receiving orthodontic treatment or the time passed since the commencement of their treatment has been less than six months. Materials and methods: The participants of this study were divided into two groups, group A and group B. The sample size of each group was 75 making the total 150 aged between 16 to 25 years. The malocclusion severity was assessed with the index of orthodontic treatment need aesthetic component (IOTN-AC) which was 6 or more for both groups. Group A involved patients currently receiving no orthodontic treatment or the time elapsed since the start of the treatment was less than 6 months. Group B on the other hand, comprised of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment in the past 6 months or more. Questionnaires were administered among both group A and group B where self-esteem was measured using the Rosenberg Self-esteem (RSE) Scale. Independent Sample T test was applied on both of these variables. Results: The results did not show any statistically significant association between self-esteem and “the time elapsed since the start of the treatment”. Likewise, the additional factors i.e., Age, Education and Gender too had no impact on the Rosenberg score. Conclusion: No association was found between selfesteem of the patients undergoing fixed Orthodontic treatment, to those not receiving it

Self-estimation of phenylketonuria patients on therapeutic diet. Psychological support

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kostas Konstantinos Iakovou ◽  
Kleopatra Schulpis
Keyword(s):  
Support Group ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Support ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Very High

AbstractObjectivesSelf-esteem is the degree to which the qualities and characteristics contained in one’s self-concept are perceived to be positive. The aim of this study was to evaluate the self-esteem scores in phenylketonuria (PKU) patients on “strict”, “loos” and “off diet”. Sixty PKU patients were divided in three equal groups.MethodsGroup a: “on strict”, group b: “on loos” and group c: “off diet”. A special questionnaire for self-esteem scores was created for these patients.ResultsBefore psychological support, group a patients demonstrated 6/20 (30%) very high self-esteem, 9/20 (45%) high and 5/25 (25%) moderate. After support 14/20 (70%) were turned to very high, 5/20 (25%) represented high except one whose degrees remained an altered. group b 4/20 (20%) were very high, 7/20 (35%) were high, 3/20 (15%) moderate and the rest of them showed low self-esteem degrees, after support, 10/20 (50%) showed very high, 5/20 (25%) became high, 3/20 (15%) turned to moderate and 2/20 (10%) remained unaltered. Group c, 1/20 (5%) were very high self-esteemed, 7/20 (35%) were high, 6/20 (30%) were moderate and 6/20 (30%) with low self-esteemed, at the end of support, 6/20 (30%) become very high, 8/20 (40%) with high, 4/20 (20.0%), moderate self-esteem whereas the rest were unaltered.ConclusionsVery high and high self-esteem degrees were demonstrated in patients who follow their PKU diet. Moderate and low self-esteem degrees were predominantly found in patients on loos and or off diet. Psychological supports commonly result in amelioration of self-esteem degrees.

scholarly journals Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Joint Butylphthalide and Human Albumin Treatment of PTCI

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Jinjian Yang ◽  
Deqin Geng
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Barthel Index ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Effective Rate ◽  
Human Albumin ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Nihss Score ◽  
Group A ◽  
Ginkgo Leaf Extract ◽  
Group B

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of butylphthalide joint human albumin in the treatment of the progress of type in acute cerebral infarction(PTCI). Methods: 120 patients with PTCI in Department of Neurology of Shuyang People’s Hospital were used to observe the efficacy. These patients were all treated by routine medicine including anti-platelet, statins, edaravone, ginkgo leaf extract and dipyridamole after admission. According to whether used butylphthalide and(or) human albumin in the treatment of PTCI, the patients were divided into A group 30 cases, B group 45 cases, and C group 45 cases.Patients of group C were given conventional treatment. Group B were given conventional treatment and human albumin injection(5g, ivgtt, qd, 3 days in a course); Group A were treated with butylphthalide (first,with butylphthalide and sodium chloride injection 100ml, ivgtt, for 7d, then with butylphthalide soft capsules 0.2g, tid, for 21d ), human albumin(5g, ivgtt, qd, for 3d) and routine medicine. The change of NIHSS score, Barthel Index, and mRS of three groups respectively during progress,1 week, 2 weeks and 90 days after progress were observed and analyzed. Results: NIHSS score, Barthel Index, and mRS of group A, group B and group C all showed no statistically significant (all p > 0.05) on 1 week after treatment; NIHSS score and mRS of group A were both lower than group B and group C on 2 weeks and 90 days after treatment, and both of them showed statistically significant (p<0.05);  Barthel Index of group A was higher than group B and group C on 90 days after treatment,it showed statistically significant (p<0.05); The total effective rate of group A（96.7%） > group B（88.9%） > group C（77.8%),showed statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusions: Butylphthalide joint human albumin treatment of PTCI has good therapeutic effect and safety, it is useful to clinical promotion and further research.

scholarly journals The Reliability and Agreement of the Fibromyalgia Survey Questionnaire in an Italian Sample of Obese Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgia Varallo ◽  
Ada Ghiggia ◽  
Marco Arreghini ◽  
Paolo Capodaglio ◽  
Gian Mauro Manzoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Altman Analysis ◽  
Bland Altman Analysis ◽  
Fast Screening ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Italian Sample

The Fibromyalgia Survey Questionnaire (FSQ) was self-administered by a sample of 207 Italian individuals with obesity to screen for fibromyalgia (FM). We aimed to investigate the inter-rater reliability and the agreement in the detection of FM symptomatology between the self-administered FSQ and the clinical interview conducted by a rheumatologist. All the patients were divided randomly into two groups (group A and group B): a rheumatologist first interviewed patients of group A and after 48 h, the patients completed the self-report FSQ. Patients of group B first completed the FSQ and 48 h later were interviewed by a rheumatologist. The agreement between the measurements was good with the Bland-Altman analysis showing low bias scores for the two subscales of the FSQ. Results showed that 33% of the sample satisfied the criteria for a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. The FSQ is a self-reporting measure that showed substantial reliability providing fast screening for FM symptomatology.

scholarly journals Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety between Doxycycline and Moxifloxacin in the Treatment of Tsutsugamushi Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 73-77
Author(s):  
Qiang Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Liver Function ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Effective Rate ◽  
Clinical Treatment ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Tsutsugamushi Disease ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Better Than

Objective: To explore the efficacy and safety of doxycycline and moxifloxacin in the treatment of tsutsugamushi disease. Methods: There was a total of 80 cases of tsutsugamushi disease that were treated in Jiangsu Sihong Fenjinting Hospital from January 2017 to August 2020. The patients were divided into group A and group B, with 40 cases in each group. The patients in group A were treated with moxifloxacin whereas those in group B were treated with doxycycline. The efficacy and safety of the clinical treatment between the two groups were compared. Results: The effective rate was 72.5% in group A and 95.0% in group B. Compared with group A, group B was better (p < 0.05). The time taken for the resolution of clinical symptoms, the detection indexes of liver function, and the incidence of adverse reactions were also compared between the two groups, in which group B was significantly better than group A (p < 0.05). Conclusion: In the clinical treatment of tsutsugamushi disease, doxycycline has better therapeutic effect and higher safety compared to moxifloxacin. It can significantly improve the patient’s liver function, reduce the probability of adverse reactions, and accelerate the patient’s physical recovery.

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