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{"title":"Exploring the Impact of High-Quality Nursing on Nursing Efficiency and Stress Levels through Visual Electrophysiological Detection.","authors":"Guifang Shi, Lin Lu, Xue Lang, Lu Cao, Leiyun Lin, Yingying Xu","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the influence of high-quality nursing during visual electrophysiology examinations on both nursing outcomes and stress levels.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 80 patients who underwent visual electrophysiology examinations in the hospital from January 2021 to January 2022 were included as study subjects and randomized into two groups using random allocation. This random assignment ensures that each patient has an equal chance of being assigned to either group, minimizing the effects of confounding variables and evenly distributing potential bias. The control group received conventional nursing care, while the study group received quality nursing care, with 40 patients in each group. Patients in both groups were compared regarding nursing impact, occurrence of adverse reactions, pain level, and stress status.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the study group, 39 patients exhibited high levels of cooperation, while 1 demonstrated a low degree of cooperation. Conversely, in the control group, 36 subjects were highly cooperative, but 6 displayed a low degree of cooperation. The cooperation rate was significantly higher in the study group compared to the control group (97.5% vs. 85.0%, χ² = 3.914, P = .048). SAS scores and SDS scores after treatment were observed to be lower in the study group compared to those in the control group (P < .05). The increase in scores within the study group was notably less than that observed in the control group (P < .05). The results indicate that 38 patients in the study group reported satisfaction, while 31 in the control group expressed satisfaction. The nursing satisfaction rate was significantly higher in the study group than in the control group (P < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Quality nursing care during visual electrophysiology examinations proves to be highly effective in enhancing patient compliance, fostering a higher rate of patient cooperation, and mitigating patient stress. Furthermore, it contributes to the improvement of patient satisfaction with nursing care, ultimately elevating the overall healthcare relationship.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140093256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Standardized Yoga and Meditation Program for Stress Reduction (SYMPro-SR) for Adolescents with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.","authors":"Sydney Topfer, Natalie Morris, Basant Pradhan, Alla Kushnir","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) results in discomfort in youth. This study proposes that yoga and mindfulness will decrease anxiety and improve the quality of life in IBS youth.</p><p><strong>Primary objective and intervention: </strong>To measure the impact of a virtual 6-week Standardized Yoga and Meditation Program for Stress Reduction (SYMPro-SR) program on anxiety, symptoms, and quality of life.</p><p><strong>Methods/design: </strong>Participants completed 3 surveys over the phone before and after the yoga course. A minimum sample size of 45 subjects was calculated to detect a 20% difference in pre and post Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) scores, using 80% power, a two-tailed P value of .05, and a standard deviation SCARED total score of 10. Due to COVID-19, the study was converted into a pilot study with a goal of 10 recruited patients. Additional recruitment is ongoing.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Virtual.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Youth aged 12-21 years with IBS in 2 pediatric gastroenterology offices in New Jersey. 40 subjects were approached, 10 were onboarded, and 8 completed the program. There were 4 female, 4 male, 6 white, 1 Asian, and 1 black participant(s).</p><p><strong>Primary outcome measures: </strong>SCARED, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), and Children Somatic Symptoms Inventory (CSSI) pre and post-yoga survey scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Post-intervention, PedsQL showed improvement (P = .01). The SCARED anxiety subscale scores significantly decreased (P = .01). There was a trend for improved outcomes in SCARED panic disorder and separation anxiety subscale scores (P = .07 and .08, respectively). Four (sore muscles, stomach aches, feeling bloated or gassy, and food making one sick) of the 24 symptoms in the CSSI significantly improved post-intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Teenagers with IBS were able to complete the yoga videos at home, with demonstrated improvement in quality of life, certain aspects of anxiety, and some somatic symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142556914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of Teletherapy Versus Face-To-Face Therapy in the Treatment of Females with Vocal Fold Nodules.","authors":"Mümüne Merve Parlak, Buse Nur Karabulut, Hilmi Cem Kaya, Cansu Yıldırım, Zafer Çiftçi, İbrahim Erdim","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aim: </strong>This study compares the effectiveness of teletherapy and face-to-face voice therapy in treating vocal fold nodules (VFNs) among female patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fifteen individuals who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study and randomized, but after some dropouts, the study was completed with ten patients diagnosed with VFNs. Six patients received teletherapy while four were treated with face-to-face voice therapy. All participants underwent various assessments before the onset and after the completion of therapies. These assessments included endoscopic video-laryngeal-stroboscopic examination, aerodynamic analysis, auditory-perceptual investigation, patient self-report measures, and acoustic voice analysis. To improve their vocal hygiene, the participants were advised to follow certain recommendations and perform flow phonation exercises once a week for six weeks, after which auditory and perceptual assessments were conducted. The outcome variables of the therapy groups were compared using statistical analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study found that all participants experienced a decrease in nodule size, an increase in maximum phonation time, and an improvement in voice-related quality of life. The group receiving teletherapy and the one receiving face-to-face therapy reported a significant improvement in auditory perceptual evaluation (P < .05). In terms of acoustic analysis, all voice parameters except fundamental frequency (F0) underwent a statistically significant change in all individuals (P < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on the findings of this study, it was observed that teletherapy-based voice therapy can be an effective alternative to face-to-face therapy for females with VFNs. This is particularly beneficial for females who may not be able to attend regular in-person therapy sessions due to their busy schedules. Offering teletherapy sessions outside of working hours, helps individuals receive the treatment they need without disrupting their work commitments.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142556908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparing Effects of Aerobic Versus Resistance Exercise on Expression of MicroRNA-155, Serum- and Glucocorticoid-Regulated Kinase 3, and Pain Threshold in Mice with Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis.","authors":"Mina Ahmadi Kakavandi, Shahnaz Shahrbanian, Mohammad Reza Kordi, Bahram Mohammad Soltani","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Multiple sclerosis is a complex neurological disorder in which the immune system attacks the myelin sheath, leading to a range of symptoms. microRNA-155 plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis and neuropathic pain. Serum- and glucocorticoid-regulated kinase 3 (SGK3) protein is the target of microRNA-155. Exercise can induce long-term changes in the expression of microRNAs and their target proteins. This study aims to compare the effects of resistance and aerobic exercises on the expression of microRNA-155, SGK3, and pain threshold in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis mice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>For this purpose, 24 female C57BL6 mice were divided into four groups using a simple random sampling method: healthy, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, resistance exercise + experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, and aerobic exercise + experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. The exercise groups underwent four weeks of training, consisting of 5 sessions of 30 minutes per week. The expression of microRNA-155, SGK3 protein, and pain threshold were assessed using the real-time polymerase chain reaction method, Western blot analysis, and the tail flick test, respectively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results indicated significant changes in the expression of microRNA-155 (F = 22.05, P = .0003), SGK3 (F = 26.70, P = .0002), and pain threshold (F = 5.05, P = .009). Both resistance and aerobic exercises significantly down-regulated microRNA-155 and increased the expression of SGK3 compared to the experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis control group (P < .05). The pain threshold in the mice also increased in both exercise groups (P < .05). No significant differences were observed between the resistance and aerobic exercise groups in any outcomes (P > .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Exercise training, through its impact on epigenetic factors, may serve as an effective therapeutic intervention to alleviate pain in individuals with multiple sclerosis and could significantly manage disease symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142556905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Protective Efficacy of T-type, Calcium Channel Antagonist on Auditory Function in Cdh23 Erl/Erl Mice.","authors":"Weijun Ma, Heng Li, Juan Hu, Ying Gao, Xiaotong Zhang, Min Xu, Ying Cheng","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Context: &lt;/strong&gt;In normal physiological conditions, calcium ions (Ca2+) have an important effect in terms of the regulation of hair cell (HC) functions, and T-type calcium antagonists may be protective against hearing loss. However, no studies have occurred related to a T-type calcium-channel antagonist with regard to otoprotection in a Cdh23 mouse model.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Objective: &lt;/strong&gt;The study intended to examine the protective efficacy of ethosuximide-a T-type calcium-channel antagonist-against age-related hearing loss in a Cadherin 23 (Cdh23) erl/erl mouse model, to potentially offer an insight and foundation for therapy in the near future for patients in clinical practice who suffer from age-related hearing loss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Design: &lt;/strong&gt;The research team conducted an animal study.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Animals: &lt;/strong&gt;The animals were 12 male and 12 female, Cdh23 erl/erl mice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Intervention: &lt;/strong&gt;The research team randomly divided the mice into two groups, with 12 mice in each group: (1) the control group, the saline group, which received saline at 10 mL/kg of body weight, and (2) the intervention group, the ethosuximide group, which received ethosuximide at 10 mL/kg of body weight. Both groups received the treatments intraperitoneally every other day, beginning postnatally at 7 days until the mice were 8 weeks old.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Outcome measures: &lt;/strong&gt;For both groups, the research team: (1) measured auditory brainstem response (ABR); (2) measured distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) at 4, 6, and 8 weeks of age; (3) separated the basilar membrane from the modiolus and lateral tissues and determined the percentage of inner-and-outer hair-cell (IHC and OHC) loss; (4) investigated relative levels of apoptosis-related gene mRNA using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (PCR); and (5) examined relative levels of apoptosis-related protein, using immunofluorescent (IF) staining.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;Compared to the saline group, the ethosuximide group: (1) had significantly lower ABR thresholds for click at 8 weeks, for 8 KHz at 6 and 8 weeks, and for 16 KHz and 32 KHz (all P &lt; .01); (2) had significantly higher DPOAE amplitudes at 4 weeks at 15.4 KHz and 17.7 KHz (both P &lt; .01); at 6 weeks at 8.8 KHz (P &lt; .05), 10.1 KHz (P &lt; .01), 11.7 KHz (P &lt; .01), 13.4 KHz (P &lt; .01), 15.4 KHz (P &lt; .01), and 17.7 KHz (P &lt; .01); and at 8 weeks at 6.7 KHz (P &lt; .05), 7.7 KHz (P &lt; .05), 10.1 KHz (P &lt; .01), 11.7 KHz (P &lt; .01), 13.4 KHz (P &lt; .01), 15.4 KHz (P &lt; .01), and 17.7 KHz (P &lt; .01); (3) had significantly lower OHC loss in the middle and basal turns of the cochlea's surface (both P &lt; .05); (4) at the age of 2 months, had significantly lower mRNA relative levels of apoptosis-related genes, including caspase-3, caspase-9, caspase-12, m-calpain and u-calpain, as found using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR); and (5) had weaker protein levels of caspase-3 and caspase-9 in the inner ears, as fou","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142556912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Electroacupuncture on Disease Progression in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Case Report.","authors":"A C Mithun, Geetha B Shetty, H L Nanjeshgowda","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked chromosomal recessive disorder, characterized by the progressive loss of muscle function and mass. Male individuals affected by this condition often live into their late teens or early twenties and are confined to wheelchairs. Since there is currently no treatment for DMD, complementary and alternative medicines have become more widely used to help patients manage their condition and enhance their quality of life. Electroacupuncture has demonstrated beneficial results in terms of skeletal muscle protection.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>Here we have reported a case of DMD aged 8 years, who had proximal weakness in the lower limb which is progressive over a period associated with waddling gait and indicated with Gower's sign which had affected the quality of life. The patient was treated with electroacupuncture for 15 sessions, over 21 days. The report documented an improvement in the patient's motor (Timed Function Test), functional abilities (North Star Ambulatory Assessment and 6-Minute Walk Test), and quality of life (PedsQL 4.0), which had not been noticed previously.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We documented the significance of electroacupuncture in treating DMD and improving functional ability and quality of life, which can be used as a complementary medicine to manage DMD.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142556906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Effectiveness of Hegu Point Ice Massage Versus Music for Dysmenorrhea-Related Pain and Comfort Levels: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Sevgi Pakiş Çetin, Kıvan Çevik Kaya","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hegu point ice massage and music may be effective in helping to reduce pain and increase comfort in patients with dysmenorrhea.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study was conducted to examine the effect of ice massage applied to the Hegu point and music on pain and comfort levels in nursing students with dysmenorrhea.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was conducted from October 2021 to June 2022 as a non-blinded, three-parallel group randomized controlled trial.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>The study was carried out in the Nursing Department of a university.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>The sample of the study consisted of 129 students.</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>The students with dysmenorrhea were assigned into three groups using the randomization function of Microsoft Excel: Hegu point ice massage, music, and control. The intervention was performed on the first and second days of menstruation.</p><p><strong>Primary outcome measures: </strong>Data were collected using the Dysmenorrhea Identification Form, Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale, Student Information Form, Dysmenorrhea Follow-up Form, Visual Analogue Scale, Effects of Dysmenorrhea Scale, and General Comfort Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>It was found that the pain levels experienced by the students on the first and second day of menstruation were lower in the ice massage group than in the control and music groups at 0th, 30th, and 60th minutes after the application, and similarly in the music group than in the control group. There was a statistically significant difference within and between all groups on the first day and within and between all groups except the control group on the second day. While there was no difference between the groups in the total pre-test scores of the general comfort scale, there was a significant difference between the post-test scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Hegu point ice massage and music are effective methods for reducing pain and increasing comfort in students with dysmenorrhea.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142556904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Ozone Therapy on Pain and Functional Status in Fibromyalgia Patients.","authors":"Ozlem Kuculmez","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disease that is frequently detected in young women, includes symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive dysfunction unrelated to pain, and negatively affects the patient's quality of daily life. Ozone therapy increases tissue oxygenation, activates antioxidant mechanisms, and may be used in patients with fibromyalgia. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of ozone therapy on pain and functional status in fibromyalgia patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>It was a longitudinal cross-sectional study. The study was performed by Baskent University Alanya Hospital. Patients, aged between 20 and 65 years, diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to American College of Rheumatology 2010 criteria and had ozone therapy were included to the study. It was hypothesized that the ozonetherapy increases tissue oxygenization, decreases pain level and supplies better quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. Demographic and three-month follow-up data of fibromyalgia patients who had received 10 sessions of ozone autohemotherapy were obtained from the hospital database. The patients received 10 sessions of ozone autohemotherapy at a concentration of 25 µg/ml (100 ml of blood and 100 ml of ozone gas) 2-3 times per week. The values of the Visual Analog Score and Fibromyalgia Impairment Questionnaire scores in the three-month follow-up were statistically compared, and P < .05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>20 female patients were analyzed. The mean age of patients was 54. 8 ± 15. 5 years. Patients' median (min-max) baseline score on Visual Analog Score was 9 (5-10), post-treatment score was 3 (0-8), 3 (1-8) in 1st month, and 4 (1-8) in 3rd month. The median (min-max) Fibromyalgia Impairment Questionnaire score of patients was 73.29 (29.2 - 87.2) at baseline, 31.67 (7.01 - 66.99) after treatment, 24. 6 (10. 7- 63. 3) at 1st month, and 24.67 (10.67- 66.99) 3rd month. A significant decrease in pain (P < .001) and functional improvement (P < .001) was observed in the patients after ozonetherapy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>After 10 sessions of ozonetherapy in fibromyalgia patients, the Visual Analog Score and Fibromyalgia Impairment Questionnaire scores decreased significantly and this well-being persisted for three months. Ozonetherapy may be considered for fibromyalgia treatment protocol as complementary therapy. For determining dosage and session standarts further studies are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142556907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Aromatherapy on Pain, Stress, and Behaviors of Newborns: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Öznur Başdaş, Harun Özbey, Gülşah Oğul, Tamer Güneş","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study was conducted as a randomized controlled double-blind trial to examine the effects of massage and bathing using lavender oil on the pain, stress, and behavior of newborns. It was hypothesized that the interventions would be associated with changes in pain, stress, and behavior in newborns.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The sample of the study included 45 term newborns (15 lavender massage groups, 15 lavender bath groups, 15 control groups). Newborns with a postnatal age of 1-5 days and a gestational age of 38-42 weeks, who could tolerate enteral nutrients, were not connected to a respiratory support device, had no skin disease, had no genetic or chromosomal abnormalities, did not undergo surgical intervention, and at least one parent giving written consent were included in the study. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, repeated measures ANOVA, and one-way ANOVA tests were used to evaluate the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>It was determined that the Neonatal Pain and Stress Rating Scale scores of the newborns in the lavender massage group decreased at the 5th minute after the study compared to before the study. It was determined that the Anderson Behavior Status Scoring System scores of the newborns in the lavender massage group decreased at the 5th minute after the study compared to before the study. It was also determined that the mean difference between the Neonatal Pain and Stress Rating Scale scores of the newborns in the lavender massage group was higher than the other groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Aromatherapy massage with lavender oil is more effective in reducing pain and stress levels and improving behavioral outcomes in newborns than a bath application using lavender oil.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142556909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the Effect of Ayres Sensory Integration® Intervention on Balance, Speech and Sensory Processing Skills in a Child with Bilateral Incomplete Partition Type 1: A Case Report.","authors":"Banu Baş, Sevgi Kutlu, Zehra Aydoğan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>It was aimed to investigate the effects of Ayres Sensory Integration based intervention on balance, speech, and sensory processing skills of a 4-years and 11-month-old child with bilateral incomplete partition type 1 inner ear anomaly and using bilateral cochlear implant.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The child received the Ayres sensory integration-based intervention program for 2 months in 45-minute sessions twice a week. Before and after the intervention, Meaningful Auditory Integration Scale, Categories of Auditory Performance-II for auditory perception evaluation, Test of Early Language Development -Third Edition, Speech intelligibility rating test for evaluating language-speech skills, Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration® (EASI), and Dunn Sensory Profile for sensory processing skills were used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the Dunn Sensory Profile Scale, while a definite difference was found in the areas of vestibular processing, multisensory processing, modulation of sensory inputs affecting emotional responses, low endurance/tonus, inattention/distraction, and avoidance before therapy, scores in the areas of vestibular processing, low endurance/tonus and avoidance approached typical scores after therapy. According to the EASI, all subtests except Somatosensory Based Praxis Positions, Visual Perceptual Search, and Visual Based Praxis Designs are outside the normalization. The data revealed that the case had sensory perception and vestibular bilateral integration problems. After the therapy, there was an improvement in the scores of idea generation, postural control, bilateral integration, following direction, Vestibular Nystagmus, Auditory Localization, and Sensory Reactivity, although they did not reach the normalization limits.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This is the first case report investigating the effects of a sensory integration intervention program on balance-speech and sensory integration skills in children with hearing loss and showing positive effects on both sensory processing and other areas affecting social participation.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142556910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}