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Showing 1 to 20 of 48 for “"Visual Analog Scale"”.
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A comparison of radiography versus computed tomography in the diagnosis of middle ear disease in the dog
… evaluated imaging studies in random order. A visual analog scale method was used for scoring certainty and severity of middle ear disease. Surgical findings were recorded intra-operatively. Bulla lining samples were submitted for histopathology and scored by a single pathologist who also used …
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Determining Relationships Among Perceived Health Status and Health Promoting Lifestyles of Frontier Elderly
… subjects' perceived health status, measured by a Visual Analog Scale, and their Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile score. Statistically significant (p <.05) relationships were found between the demographic variables of educational level and financial status and perceived health status scores. Phi …
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The Use of Intuition by Intrapartal Nurses
… self-rating of intuitive ability on a visual analog scale, was obtained. Personal interviews with a predetermined interview schedule were audio-taped. Definitions of intuition and how nurses use intuition in their clinical practice, including supports and barriers to its use were …
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Identification of symptom domains in ulcerative colitis that occur frequently during flares and are responsive to changes in disease activity
… each symptom on three criteria with a 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Important symptoms were defined a priori as those whose median VAS rating for all 3 criteria was significantly greater than 50. Thirteen of the 28 symptom domains proved to be both frequent in UC flares and responsive to …
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Relationship between Facial Attractiveness and Occlusal Treatment Outcomes: A Retrospective Study
… (frontal smile, frontal, profile) using a 100 mm visual analog scale (VAS). Occlusal outomes were evaluated using percentage reduction in weighted Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) index scores and the American Board of Orthodontics objective grading system (ABO-OGS). Spearman correlation coefficients …
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The Psychosocial Influence of Dental Esthetics in Adolescents as Judged by Peers
… and academic performance using a 100 mm visual analog scale (VAS). Picture ratings were analyzed using a repeated-measures mixed-model analysis (SAS version 9.1, SAS Institute, Cary NC). On average, the differences due to crooked vs. straight were consistent in that patients with straight …
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Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Healthy Individuals Using the (B)Strong Training System: A Randomized Controlled Trial
… session in the HIRES and LIBFR groups using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ). At pre-testing, there were no significant differences among groups in muscular fitness (p>0.05). Post-training, HIRES and LIBFR increased their IRM in all exercises (bicep curl, triceps …
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Effects of duration of selected music as an intervention on postoperative pain in open-heart surgery patients during chair rest on the first postoperative day
… analysis showed that pain scores (numeric rating scale, NRS = 0-10) were lower in the music group than the control group after 30, 45, and 60 minutes of chair rest, and sense of well-being rated by using the visual analog scale (VAS = 0-100) was also higher in the music group at 60 minutes than …
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Effects of Kinesio Tex Tape on Knee Injuries in Collegiate Athletes
… conditions at Bridgewater State University. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to measure pain and a measuring tape was used to measure the circumference of the knee. It was hypothesized that KinesioTex tape would decrease the amount of pain and effusion in patella related knee conditions in …
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Repetitive Magnetic Stinulation Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck and Shoulder : A Comparison Study
… 직후, 치료 종료 후 2주와 5주에 시행하였다. 평가 도구로 Numeric rating scale(NRS)을 사용하였으며 Neck Pain and Disability Visual Analog Scale(NPDVAS), Neck Disability Index(NDI), 그리고 경추와 어깨의 관절 가동범위를 측정하였다. 결과: 반복자기자극 치료군(11명, 평균나이 44±13.5세)과 전기자극치료군(9명, 평균나이 39.4±14.0세) 모두 치료 전에 비해서 치료 시작 후 7주의 NRS(자기자극: p=0.007, 전기자극: …
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Impact of nature window view on high school students stress recovery
… to self-rate their stress levels using a visual analog scale (VAS) questionnaireand by taking skin conductance and temperature measurements. Analyses revealed that classroom window view has a significant influence on students’ stress recovery. Even though the participants’ self-reports do …
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A Sensory-Based Program to Enhance Occupational Performance for Dementia
… Behavior Profile, Self-Feeding Questionnaire, Visual Analog Scale, and the Agitated Behavior Scale as outcome measures. The first day was a baseline day, during which participants did not participate in the drumming group. Researchers completed observational questionnaires measuring the …
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The Effect of CT Display Window and Image Plane on Diagnostic Certainty for Characteristics of Canine Elbow Dysplasia
… was recorded for each observer using a visual analog scale system. The effect of elbow status, plane, and window on the degree of observer certainty was tested. Overall, observers demonstrated higher diagnostic certainty for normal elbows than dysplastic elbows. Observer certainty for …
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What goes down need not go back up: decreasing the biological drive toward weight regain by increasing energy flux
… RMR via indirect calorimetry, and hunger via visual analog scale were then examined during two 4-day conditions of energy balance in random order--Low Flux (LF): sedentary with energy intake (EI)=RMR x1.35; and HF: daily exercise net energy cost of ~500 kcal/d and EI= RMR x1.7. RESULTS: …
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Evaluation of epidural morphine and incisional bupivacaine for analgesia following hemilaminectomy in the dog
… After surgery, scores were assigned using a visual analog scale (VAS) for both pain and sedation and a composite pain scale (CPS). In addition, a von Frey anesthesiometer was used to determine pain thresholds at 1 cm and 3 cm from the surgical incision line (primary hyperalgesia) as well as …
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Pain Experienced by Patients during Periodontal Recall Treatment
… followed by pain ratings by each patient using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The hygienists also completed a VAS, estimating the pain level they perceived their patient experienced. The same protocol was repeated for instrumentation (debridement).</p> <p>The results were as follows: 1) Most …
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Effects of physical activity and exercise on physical and mental health outcomes in female older adults with arthritis
… employed to measure health outcomes including a visual analog scale (VAS), a health questionnaire, medical outcomes short form-12 (SF-12) and activity levels questionnaire for older adults (ALQOA). Results: Older active arthritic females reported less pain (p<0.001); less discomfort (p<0.001); …
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The Effects of Gait Retraining in Runners With Patellofemoral Pain
… force (ATF), and knee pain as reported on a visual analog scale (VAS) were recorded pre-, post-, and one-month post-running trials. RESULTS: In Exp, knee pain was significantly reduced post-retraining (mean Δ, -4.225; p<0.05) and at one-month follow-up (mean Δ, -4.276; p<0.05). Kflex was …
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Effects of Consuming Beans Before or With a Meal on Satiety and Gastrointestinal Hormones Concentration in Obese Men and Women
… peptide and oxyntomodulin by ELISA. Visual analog scale for feelings of hunger and feelings of fullness were recorded at each blood draw. Dietary recalls were completed using Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R). The area under the curve (AUC) was compared using t-tests.</p> …
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The use of cell demodulated electronic targeted anesthesia to control dental operative pain in pediatric patients
… patient's level of discomfort using a 6-point Visual Analog Scale. For each of the five evaluation steps, no significant differences existed in discomfort ratings between the CEDETA and local anesthetic methods for the group of eight patients or for the entire group. Operator ratings of patient …
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