African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialDrotaverine to shorten the duration of labour in primigravidas: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Drotaverine, a spasmolytic, has been found to have potential to achieve a reduction in the duration of labour and prevent prolonged labour. ⋯ Drotaverine hydrochloride is effective in shortening the duration of active phase of labour without adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. However, more evidence is needed to explore its role in active phase of labour among primigravid women. Trial registration number: PACTR201810902005232.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of video-based information on preoperative State trait anxiety inventory scores in adult patients presenting for elective caesarean section: a randomized controlled trial.
Preoperative anxiety is a common occurrence in patients presenting for surgery with a reported incidence of up to 80%. Increased preoperative anxiety has been associated with increased morbidity. Provision of information relating to surgery and anaesthesia to patients has been proven to have benefit in allaying anxiety. However, the best format of information dissemination remains unknown. ⋯ On the basis of this study among this population, there was no benefit demonstrated from the use of an information video about spinal anaesthesia on anxiety levels in obstetric patients presenting for a first time spinal.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialInfluence and significance of bilateral upper-extremity training on recovery of upper-extremity motor function for hemiplegic patients with mild-moderate cerebral apoplexy: a randomised controlled study.
The recovery of coordination ability of both hands is conductive to improving the activity of daily living for hemiplegic patients. ⋯ The improvement of upper-extremity motor function can be facilitated via relatively conventional training of bilateral upper-extremity training adopted by hemiplegic patients with mild-moderate cerebral apoplexy.
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African health sciences · Sep 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of mobile-based training on maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy: a randomized clinical trial.
The Aim of this study is to determine the effect of mobile-based training on maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy. ⋯ The results showed that mobile-based training could improve maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy. It is therefore recommended, this training program as an available and convenient method to improve breastfeeding self-efficacy.