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Showing 1 to 20 of 61 for “"randomised control trial"”.
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Supporting Intercultural Collaborations In Blended And Online Settings: A Randomised Control Trial Of Internationalised Academic Content
… thesis tested this notion through a rigorous randomised control trial study comparing student behaviours using local versus internationalised academic content. The findings indicated that internationalising the group work content led to small improvements in online participation. A follow-up …
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Local anesthetic wound infusion versus standard analgesia in paediatric post-operative pain control : a randomised control trial
… current standard of care in post-operative pain control in children. Methods: We conducted a prospective randomized, pain assessor blinded trial comparing Bupivacaine wound infusion {Continuous Local Anaesthetic Wound Infusion - CLAWI) in addition to intravenous paracetamol (Perfalgan®) and …
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A randomised control trial for the restoration of functional ability in patients post total knee arthroplasty: Eccentric versus concentric cycling ergometry
Introduction: While the total knee arthroplasty procedure improves joint-specific outcomes, including pain and range of movement, functional deficits post-surgery has been noted. Movement abnormalities and quadriceps weakness of the operated limb, as well as a decrease in strength on the …
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Control of pain with patient advice sheets: COPPAS. A randomised control trial of advice, acupressure vs non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
… of advice to use acupressure or NSAIDs in controlling pain by measuring the degree of pain after bonding of brackets to teeth and placement of an initial archwire. For the secondary objectives, pain diaries were used to record the impact of orthodontic treatment and associated discomfort on …
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The effect of functional electrical stimulation on abdominal muscle strength and gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy a randomised control trial
Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references.
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A randomised control trial for the restoration of functional ability in patients post total knee arthroplasty: a comparison of eccentric versus concentric cycling ergometry
Purpose: The predominant impairment to function following a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a distinctive reduction in quadriceps muscle strength. It has been suggested that eccentric rehabilitation may be more beneficial than traditional concentric only rehabilitation at improving muscle …
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A randomised control trial comparing occupational therapy interventions that aim to improve developmental outcomes for HIV9positive children (aged 6 months - 5 years) on ART
… group (PICIHBI) versus children attending a control group (conventional, individual occupational therapy intervention) would present similar results in their total developmental quotient – on the Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales (GMDS) and Paediatric Functional Independence Measure …
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The effect of a teacher-based intervention programme for primary schools on learner's health-related quality of life, body mass index and physical fitness: a randomised control trial
… area. Phase two of the study found that the control and experimental groups were not equivalent at baseline with regard to gender distribution, BMI Z-scores and interpretations, the EQ-5D-Y "looking after myself" variable, and the sit-up test. No positive significant differences were noted in …
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Can an educational web intervention, co-created by service users, affect nulliparous women's experiences of early labour? (A randomised control trial). The Let’s Talk Early Labour (L-TEL) Trial.
… of early labour. The intervention was trialled in a pragmatic, randomised control study at an NHS Trust in England between October 2018 and June 2020. A total of 140 low-risk, nulliparous, pregnant women were randomised to the intervention group (n=69) or the control group (n=71). The …
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Use of the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) as a theoretical framework to inform interprofessional assessment and management by health care professionals in Rwanda.: a cluster randomised control trial
… in one district hospital. Phase II: A Cluster Randomised Control Trial. Four district hospitals were randomly allocated to receive a day’s training in interprofessional practice using the ICF (experimental hospitals) or a short talk on the topic (control hospital). Participants included medical …
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Mental health and social decision making: How depression alters the way we trust
… Using experimental and survey data from a randomised control trial, I show that depression reduces trust but, counter-intuitively, increases the trustworthiness of individuals. Additionally, I show that the Activate! programme reduces depression in men and increases trust in all …
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Saving water in schools: evidence on the use of smart water meters and behavioural insights
… of the drought in South Africa’s Western Cape, a randomised control trial at 105 schools investigated the impact of two behavioural interventions to encourage responsible water usage: detailed water usage data feedback from smart meters, and an interschool competition. Interventions reduced water …
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Cardiometabolic risk in 10 to 11 year old children : the impacts of physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition and lifestyle education
… studies, and study 3 was a clustered randomised control trial, with intervention effects assessed at post intervention and again at 8 to 10 weeks after the intervention. Initially, in the first cross sectional study (Chapter 4) the relationships between non- invasive (LV Mass, E/A, …
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The effects of humour on schemas during counselling: A pioneering study
… to determine the value and feasibility of a randomised control trial. The HBTP consisted of a method for identifying limiting schemas, a humour intervention, and a mindfulness tool. A professional development programme was designed and completed by 15 counsellors. Content analysis of …
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Novel strategies for improving men’s mental health through physical activity programs
… are identified and a prospective pragmatic randomised control trial is outlined to test the effectiveness of this intervention approach for improving men’s mental health.
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Evaluation of acceptance and efficiency of exercise for Indigenous Australians to benefit physiological, anthropometric and metabolic syndrome outcomes
… for this population. The second study will be a randomised control trial looking at the physiological responses to a combination of aerobic and anabolic (resistance) exercise. The significance of this aspect of the PhD will be to capture and record physiological and quality of life measures some …
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Breaking cycles of violence, one wave at a time : a formative evaluation of the Waves for Change Surf Therapy programme
… to treat analysis was conducted within a randomised control trial, using 115 primary school students from Masiphumelele, Khayelitsha, and Lavender Hill. Further 88 interviews were conducted with programme beneficiaries, and 15 coaches were submitted to performance review. The programme was …
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The ‘Retention in Randomised Control Trials (RRCT)’ Project
The Retention in Randomised Control Trials (RRCT) project assessed whether a high retention rate could be achieved in a longitudinal Randomised Control Trial (RCT) - The North-East Cot (NECOT) trial - by implementing various interventions: a relationship based intervention, a combination of …
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Strategic Intent and Creative Outcomes
… strategic intents and creative outcomes. A randomised control trial (RCT) involving 32 strategic decision makers from four established businesses was conducted through a negotiation simulation. This was followed by a Delphi study with an expert panel comprising of senior leaders in business, …
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Prevention Not Cure: Targeting Influenced, Influencers and Convergence Spots to Stop Organised Crime from Happening.
… this multibillion dollar industry. Social control apparatuses such as law enforcement are often understudied and, when such research evidence exists, it is often based on weak causal estimates of treatment effects due to methodological shortcomings. This dissertation attempts to fill these …
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