Objective: The objective of this study was to develop the
Menstrual Migraine Symptoms Scale (MMSS). Methods: The study
utilized a robust methodological design with a sample size of 582
participants. The data underwent a comprehensive analysis employing
various statistical techniques, including item analysis, Exploratory
Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), Cronbach’s
alpha internal consistency coefficient, and the Intraclass Correlation
Coefficient (ICC) for test-retest reliability. To collect the study
data, Google Forms was employed for both the Socio-Demographic
Characteristics Form and the MMSS. Results: The two
sub-dimensions of the scale, consisting of 19 items, demonstrated
excellent internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients
ranging from 0.932 to 0.970. Furthermore, the total scale exhibited a
high level of internal consistency, with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient
of 0.976. The item correlation values within the scale ranged from 0.741
to 0.921, indicating strong relationships between the items. Following
the identification of the factor structure through EFA, the construct
validity of the scale was further assessed using CFA with an additional
dataset. The results of the CFA demonstrated that the scale performed
exceptionally well across all evaluation metrics, affirming its
reliability and validity as a measurement tool with a robust two-factor
structure. Conclusion: The study findings conclusively
demonstrated the validity and reliability of the MMSS as a robust
measurement tool specifically designed for assessing female individuals.
With its proven accuracy and consistency, the scale can be confidently
employed to reliably evaluate and monitor menstrual migraine symptoms in
women.
Background and Objectives: Phytotherapeutically, various herbal remedies, such as St. John’s wort oil, have been introduced as wound care options. Recently, Neem oil has been considered a herbal option for the management of superficial wounds. Wound care is a complex process that involves several factors including the patient, caregiver, and medications. Herbal combinations could be an alternative to the chemical counterparts in the wound care area. This report includes an investigation of the possible supportive impacts of the St. John’s wort and Neem oil containing ointment (W Cura G Plus ®) in the management of pressure ulcers (PUs) in three intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Materials and Methods: The ointment was administered to individuals once daily for 42 consecutive days. The status of individuals was macroscopically monitored by measuring the PU area and histopathological assessment of the tissue sections taken on the first and last days of wound treatment. Results: The outcomes of the macroscopic and histopathological techniques exhibited that St. John’s wort and Neem oil containing ointment provided a remarkable supportive impact on the patients that suffered from PUs in the ICUs. Conclusions: The combination of St. John’s wort and Neem oil could be suggested as an efficient active phytoconstituent for the management of PUs. The herbal ointments may be suggested as an alternative for the patients that have PUs in the ICUs.
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