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Selected AbstractsEffects of acupressure on menstrual distress in adolescent girls: a comparison between Hegu,Sanyinjiao Matched Points and Hegu, Zusanli single pointJOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, Issue 7-8 2010Huei-Mein Chen Aim and objectives., To examine a comparison between Hegu and Sanyinjiao matched points and Hegu, Zusanli single point on adolescent girls' menstrual distress, pain and anxiety perception. Background., Primary dysmenorrhoea is a major cause of temporary disability, with a prevalence ranging from 60,93%, depending upon the population and study. No one has yet compared the effects of single point and multiple point acupressures. Design., A single blind randomised experimental study was used. Methods., Adolescents (n = 134) randomly assigned to experimental groups Zusanli (n = 30), Hegu (n = 33) and Hegu,Sanyinjiao Matched Points (n = 36) received acupressure intervention protocol for 20 minutes, while the control group (n = 35) did not receive any acupressure intervention. Four instruments were used to collect data: (1) the Visual Analog Scale for Pain; (2) the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire Short Form; (3) the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire and (4) the Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety. Results., During the six-month follow-up, acupressure at matched points Hegu and Sanyinjiao reduced the pain, distress and anxiety typical of dysmenorrhoea. Acupressure at single point Hegu was found, effectively, to reduce menstrual pain during the follow-up period, but no significant difference for reducing menstrual distress and anxiety perception was found. Zusanli acupressure had no significant effects of reducing menstrual pain, distress and anxiety perception. Conclusion., This controlled trial provides preliminary evidence that six-month acupressure therapy provides female adolescents with dysmenorrhoea benefits. Relevance to clinical practice., Acupressure is an effective and safe non-pharmacologic strategy for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea. We recommend the use of acupressure for self-care of primary dysmenorrhoea at Hegu and Sanyinjiao matched points and single point Hegu, as pressure placement at these points is easy for adolescent girls to learn and practice. [source] An Evaluation of How Well Research Reports Facilitate the Use of Findings in PracticeJOURNAL OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP, Issue 2 2006Jennifer Leeman Purpose: To analyze how research is reported in journal publications as a potential barrier to use of research findings in practice. Design: Content analysis of 46 reports of diabetes self-management interventions published between 1993 and 2004. Methods: Data were extracted from the publications using a coding scheme based on concepts from Rogers' theory of the diffusion of innovations. Findings: Authors provided only some of the information potential users need to progress through Roger's stages of adopting an intervention and implementing it in practice. Authors provided only limited information on the target population; frequency, number, and duration of patient contacts; expertise and training required to deliver the intervention; intervention protocol; and the process of adapting and implementing interventions in practice settings. Conclusions: To close the gap between research and practice, authors should offer more information to help readers decide whether and how to adopt and implement interventions. [source] The practice of early recognition and early intervention to prevent psychotic relapse in patients with schizophrenia: an exploratory study.JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC & MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, Issue 3 2002Part In this article we describe the findings of an exploratory study into the application of early recognition and early intervention methods aimed at prevention of psychotic relapses in patients with schizophrenia. We addressed several models of symptom recognition plans and indicated how patients, healthcare professionals and other persons involved may be able to list and evaluate early warning signs systematically. We also paid attention to the role of the patient's family and to the potential effects of using early recognition and early intervention methods. In a follow-up article (part 2), we will focus more specifically on factors which favourably or adversely affect the use of early recognition and early intervention methods. The results of this exploratory study will be used to design an intervention protocol for nursing staff to serve as a tool for preparing symptoms recognition plans with the individual patient and his/her social network. [source] The practice of early recognition and early intervention to prevent psychotic relapse in patients with schizophrenia: an exploratory study.JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC & MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, Issue 3 2002Part In this article we describe the findings of an exploratory study into the application of early recognition and early intervention methods aimed at prevention of psychotic relapses in patients with schizophrenia. Following the results we described in part 1, we now focus specifically on factors which favourably or adversely affect the use of early recognition and early intervention methods. The following issues will be addressed: (i) information and education; (ii) attitude of health care professionals; (iii) the patient's insight; (iv) acceptance of illness; (v) motivation; (vi) other relevant patient characteristics; and (vii) continuity of care. Finally, the implications of the findings for the development of a nursing intervention protocol will be discussed. [source] Study design of the Trial to Reduce IDDM in the Genetically at Risk (TRIGR)PEDIATRIC DIABETES, Issue 3 2007The TRIGR Study Group Abstract:, The hypothesis for this study is that weaning to an extensively hydrolyzed infant formula will decrease the incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D), as it does in all relevant animal models for the disease. This will be tested in children who carry risk-associated human leukocyte antigen genotypes and have a first-degree relative with T1D. The trial will use a double-blind, prospective, placebo-controlled intervention protocol, comparing casein hydrolysate with a conventional cow's milk (CM)-based formula. A secondary aim is to determine relationships between CM antibodies, a measure of CM exposure, and diabetes-associated autoantibodies. To achieve an 80% power for the detection of a 40% intervention-induced difference in the development of autoantibodies and subsequent diabetes, the study requires 2032 subjects. A multicenter, international, collaborative effort is necessary to achieve recruitment targets. A collaborative international study group of 78 clinical centers in 15 countries has therefore been assembled for this purpose. [source] Two studies of proximal outcomes and implementation quality of universal preventive interventions in a community,university collaboration contextJOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY, Issue 5 2002Richard Spoth Here we present the results from two longitudinal studies of competency-training interventions that entailed community,university collaboration intended to enhance implementation quality. In Study 1, 22 rural schools were randomly assigned to a family-focused intervention or a minimal contact control group. In Study 2, 36 rural schools were randomly assigned to a family-focused preventive intervention combined with a school-based intervention, the school-based intervention alone, or a minimal contact control group. In both studies, observers rated adherence to intervention protocols. Results showed that, on average, high levels of observer-rated adherence were attained in both studies. Analyses of the relationship between observer-rated adherence scores and proximal outcomes showed limited evidence of poorer outcomes associated with lower-adherence groups. Overall, findings highlight the benefits of community,university collaboration intended to facilitate high levels of intervention adherence. The need for a framework guiding a collaborative implementation research agenda is discussed. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. [source] | ||||||||||