In an attempt to develop a brief treatment for disaster survivors, the present study examined the effectiveness of a single session of modified behavioral treatment in earthquake-related posttraumatic stress disorder. Fifty-nine earthquake survivors in Turkey were randomized into either single-session modified behavioral treatment (SSBT) designed to enhance sense of control over earthquake-related fears or waiting list control condition (WL). The WL group received SSBT after a second baseline assessment. Follow-ups were at weeks 6, 12, 24, and at 1-2 years posttreatment. Significant treatment effects were found on all measures at posttreatment. The improvement rate was 49% at week 6; it rose to 80% by week 12, 85% by week 24, and 83% by the 1-2-year follow-up. Brief behavioral treatment has promise as a cost-effective intervention for disaster survivors.
[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the efficiency of Nintendo®
Wii games in addition to neurodevelopmental treatment in patients with cerebral palsy.
[Subjects and Methods] Thirty hemiparetic cerebral palsy patients (16 females, 14 males;
mean age, 6–15 years) were included in the study and divided into two groups: a
neurodevelopmental treatment+Nintendo Wii group (group 1, n=15) and a neurodevelopmental
treatment group (group 2, n=15). Both groups received treatment in 45-minute sessions 2
days/week for six weeks. Use of the upper extremities, speed, disability and functional
independence were evaluated using the Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test, Jebsen
Taylor Hand Function Test, ABILHAND-Kids test, and Pediatric Functional Independence
Measure (self-care) before and after treatment. [Results] There were statistically
significant improvements in all parameters for group 1 and group 2 (except quality of
function) after six weeks of treatment. Intergroup analysis showed that group 1 was
superior to group 2 in mean change differences in the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test.
[Conclusion] Our results showed that neurodevelopmental treatment is effective for
improving hand functions in hemiplegic cerebral palsy. To provide a enjoyable,
motivational, safe, and effective rehabilitation program, the Nintendo® Wii may
be used in addition to neurodevelopmental treatment.
The aim of the study was to compare the effects of low-intensity exercise programs for lower extremities, either supervised or at home, on pain, muscle strength, balance and the hemodynamic parameters of knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients. This randomized study included 78 patients with knee OA in 2 groups of supervised and home-based exercise program. Exercises were applied to the first group in the clinic as a group exercise program and were demonstrated to the second group to be performed at home. Before and after the 6-week exercise program, assessment was made of pain, quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths, 6-min walk test (6MWT), and non-invasive hemodynamic parameters. Results of the 78 patients, 56 completed the study. Pain, muscle strength, and 6MWT scores showed significant improvements in both groups. There were also significant differences in the amount of change in pain and muscle strength (pain: p = 0.041, Rqdc: 0.009, Lqdc: 0.013, Rhms: 0.04) which indicated greater improvements in the supervised group. The balance scores of supervised group showed a significant improvement (p = 0.009). No significant change was determined in hemodynamic parameters of either group. Conclusion according to the results of this study showed that low-intensity lower extremity exercises conducted in a clinic under the supervision of a physiotherapist were more effective than home-based exercises in reducing post-activity pain levels and improving quadriceps and right hamstring muscle strength. Both the supervised and home exercise programs were seen to be effective in reducing rest pain and increasing 6 MW distance in knee osteoarthritis patients.
[Purpose] Physical activity and regular exercise play an important role in glycemic
control, which is considered an important part of the treatment of type 2 diabetes
mellitus. This study evaluated physical activity level and its relationship with quality
of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. [Subjects and Methods] We evaluated 129
subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus through a face-to-face interview using the short
version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and Diabetes-39. Demographic
data, diabetes symptoms, time of initial diagnosis, and treatment procedure/approaches
were recorded. [Results] Of the study subjects, 51 (39.5%) had low, 67 had moderate
(51.9%), and 11 (8.5%) had high activity levels. The mean weekly sitting duration was 302
minutes. The mean weekly walking time was 231.7 minutes. Except for the “diabetes control”
domain, scores for all the subgroups and the total score in the quality-of-life assessment
had a statistically significant negative correlation with physical activity level.
[Discussion] Physical inactivity negatively affects the quality of life of diabetic
patients. A planned exercise education program and incorporation of exercise into the
lifestyle can improve the quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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