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An Exploration of the Knowledge of Informal Caregivers on Ageing Related Health Conditions at Matero and Chawama Old People’s Homes, Zambia
Victoria Chuni,
Brian Chanda Chiluba,
Moses Mwango,
Esther Munalula-Nkandu,
Hastings Shula
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
1-6
Received:
4 December 2017
Accepted:
19 December 2017
Published:
8 January 2018
Abstract: Caring for older adults requires a multidisciplinary approach and this includes a primary caregiver and a knowledge of the physiology and epidemiology of aging. The objective of this study was to explore the knowledge of caregivers on ageing-related health conditions at Matero and Chawama old peoples’ homes in Lusaka. A qualitative case study design with a sample size of 12 based on the criteria of theoretical saturation was used. The results showed caregivers’ views on ageing-related health conditions, common ageing-related health conditions seen at both nursing homes, clinic/hospital and nursing home management of these conditions. The challenges faced by caregivers were revealed and they included attitude of the elderly, inadequate equipment, lack of transport, financial challenges, work overload and participant’s characteristics like personal needs, their age and gender influencing caregivers’ work output. Caregivers knew most of the ageing-related health conditions and are knowledgeable on the nursing management of these conditions. There are various things affecting knowledge of caregivers on ageing health and management skills. Various challenges such as financial challenges, lack of transport, and inadequate equipment were also pointed out and are seen to greatly influence the work output of caregivers.
Abstract: Caring for older adults requires a multidisciplinary approach and this includes a primary caregiver and a knowledge of the physiology and epidemiology of aging. The objective of this study was to explore the knowledge of caregivers on ageing-related health conditions at Matero and Chawama old peoples’ homes in Lusaka. A qualitative case study desig...
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Effect of Nintendo WII Brain Training Games on Perceptual Speed, Working Memory and Spatial Orientation in Young Adults
Garima Wadhwa,
Shefali Walia
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
7-15
Received:
17 December 2017
Accepted:
5 January 2018
Published:
19 January 2018
Abstract: Young adults are presumed to be healthy but the available evidences indicates a gradual decline of about -0.02SD of fluid abilities starting in third decade of life. Brain training games are the new emerging methods for various domains of cognitive training. The purpose of this study is to identify the effectiveness of brain training games for perceptual speed, working memory and spatial orientation in young adults. Forty-eight healthy young adults who were willing to participate in the study were recruited. After taking informed consent, participants were assigned to either of two groups by lottery method (Nintendo WII brain training group, Nintendo WII Exergame group). Participants in both the groups played their games for about 30-45 minutes per day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. Measures of the cognitive function the Number Comparison Test, Trail Making Test, Backward Digit Span Test and Perspective Taking Spatial Orientation Test were conducted before and after intervention. The comparison of pre-intervention result of the two groups revealed no significant difference in all variables, while significant improvements were observed in all measuring variables of the two groups when comparing their pre and post treatment mean values. Furthermore, the Nintendo brain training groups showed a significant improvement in Number Comparison Test (p=0.02), Trail Making Test Part A (p=0.03) And B (p=0.05), Backward Digit Span Score Measure (P=0.02) and Perspective Taking Spatial Orientation Test (p=0.01) as compared to the Nintendo WII exergaming group. However no significant difference was noted on Backward Digit Span Length Measure. Nintendo WII brain training games are more efficient in improving perceptual speed, working memory and spatial orientation in young adults than Nintendo WII exergames.
Abstract: Young adults are presumed to be healthy but the available evidences indicates a gradual decline of about -0.02SD of fluid abilities starting in third decade of life. Brain training games are the new emerging methods for various domains of cognitive training. The purpose of this study is to identify the effectiveness of brain training games for perc...
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Combined Effect of Group Based Exercise Versus Balance Step Training Among Geriatrics
Karthikeyan Thangavelu,
Bhadri Narayan,
Dwaraknarth Srinivas
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
16-23
Received:
17 December 2017
Accepted:
4 January 2018
Published:
29 January 2018
Abstract: In non- active sports geriatric population the falls deficit, which are very common, led to significant morbidity. Therapeutic intervention includes balance training or resistive exercises have been shown to improve clinical testing of balance in non- active sports geriatric population. The particular selected geriatric specific age group those who have mobility disorders or functional impairment which is used to be considered. The aim of the study to identify superior effects between group based exercise (GBE) and combined balance step training (CBST) on a therapeutic balance among non- active sports geriatric population. The methodology which is used in the study purposive sampling technique includes sixty subjects those who have more than five years both genders were included. The participants divided into two groups, Group A and Group B. Group A administered combined balance and step training while group B undergone group based exercise program. The pre and post test values of balance were assessed following the interventions. The collective data was analyzed performed by paired and unpaired‘t’ test. The results of the study show that there was a significant difference existing in group A and group B in balance deficit. But in group A which received combined balance and step training, there was a highly significant difference as compared to group B. The present study, which revealed that combined balance and step training has a much higher significant effect on balance geriatric individuals as compared to group based exercise program.
Abstract: In non- active sports geriatric population the falls deficit, which are very common, led to significant morbidity. Therapeutic intervention includes balance training or resistive exercises have been shown to improve clinical testing of balance in non- active sports geriatric population. The particular selected geriatric specific age group those who...
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Retrospective Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Clopidogrel in the Treatment of Acute Cerebral Infarction
Xiufeng Xin,
Anding Xu,
Wanyong Yang,
Zefeng Tan
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2018
Pages:
24-28
Received:
6 April 2018
Accepted:
23 April 2018
Published:
17 May 2018
Abstract: Till now there’s no large sample, randomized and double-blinded research of clopidogrel in acute cerebral infarction. There have been some studies of combined and loading dosage of clopidogrel for antiplatelet treatment but the NIHSS is no more than 5 potints. Our study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of clopidogrel in acute ischemic stroke. It’s a single center retrospective study. Collect information of patients with acute ischemic stroke from January 1st 2012 to May 31st 2015, using of different antiplatelet drugs, occuring of progressive ischemic stroke, risk factors of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, etiological classification of cerebral infarction, NIHSS scores on admission and 7 days after admission were collected and was calssified into different groups (NIHSS≤3, 4-7, 8-15 and ＞15 potints). correlation statistical analysis was performed with chi-square test. A total of 1008 patients were collected, 94 of them had progressive ischemic stroke. There was no significant difference between aspirin group and clopidogrel group (routine clopidogrel group and loading clopidogrel group) within 7 days of onset. Clopidogrel group was superior to aspirin in reducing early recurrence and deterioration within 24 hours while NIHSS on admission was greater than 3 points. PIS has close relation to admission time after onset and severity of clinc. There was no significant difference in the incidence of safety events between aspirin and clopidogrel (routine clopidogrel and loading clopidogrel). Loading dosage of clopidogrel is as safe as the routine group and aspirin group.
Abstract: Till now there’s no large sample, randomized and double-blinded research of clopidogrel in acute cerebral infarction. There have been some studies of combined and loading dosage of clopidogrel for antiplatelet treatment but the NIHSS is no more than 5 potints. Our study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of clopidogrel in acute ischemic stroke....
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