randomization is crucial to eliminate certain bias and have an accurate trial. 6. Explain how the intervention(s) in the treatment arm differed from how participants in the control arm were treated. In other words, what is the trial testing? Participants in the treatment arm were given 12.5 milligram Zinc Sulfate, whereas the participants in the control arm were given a placebo. The trial is testing whether Zinc Sulfate is beneficial to children who have Malaria or not. 7. Was the trial single- or double-blinded or neither? Report evidence of assignment rejection or contamination. Indicate why this is an important issue. The trial was double blinded, so neither participants nor health staff knew who was in the treatment and control…
The therapist assessed Jessica to be in need of Level II interventions outlined in Brief Treatment in Clinical Social Work Practice (Corwin, 2002). While Jessica and her family were still meeting all their basic needs, there were significant interpersonal conflicts present between Jessica and her children as well as Jessica and her husband. Jessica and Mark barely spoke and Jessica spent most of her time screaming at the children. As the level of distress in regards to the family system was…
Treatments Studies of pica show that there has been very little amounts of investigation done based on community-based research for people with pica (Gravestock, 2008). In other words, there has been little research done on individuals with pica whom do not live in an institutional setting and live within their communities. In order for an intervention to be a successful treatment, it must diminish the behavior 70%-90% from the baseline (Williams & McAdam, 2012). This successful treatment…
week reversal back to baseline phase was utilized to strengthen the experimental design. During this time, the HRT intervention or any other interventions treatments were withdrawn. Only one week was allowed to minimize ethical concerns of removing treatment. 2nd Intervention Phase: After the short, one week reversal phase, the intervention treatment was implemented for the remaining two weeks of the study. The same HRT intervention treatments used in the first intervention phase were used in…
Mohammadzaheri, Koegel, Rezaei, and Enayotolah 2015), recruited 30 elementary school children, between the ages of 6 and 11 years old, with a diagnosis of ASD, for their study studied. The participants in the study consisted of 18 males and 12 females. This study compared two interventions, to evaluate which would have a larger effect on disruptive behavior in children in public schools. The two interventions were, Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The main…
Abstract The aim of this paper is to identify a target population which is teen substance abusers and explain an intervention for this population. The intervention used to help these individuals is the Johnson Model. The Johnson model is family focused and is used with teens who suffer from addiction get the support from family in a way that is not ganging up on them using family since family is such a big value. Johnson asked families of addicts to write letters to the addict and gave them…
adolescents. The key goal of the article is to investigate the manner in which MI treatments has on drug addiction among teens and the impact it has to support adolescents intrinsic motivation towards healthy lifestyles and strengthening their independence. The analysis…
Moreover, evidences show that Brief Interventions, within a stepped care framework can be an effective first level of treatment that is being offered to alcohol and drugs users (Key-Lambkin et al, 2004). Currently Level 1 evidence (see table 1) is observed supporting the advantages of Screening and BI to reduce use of alcohol amongst individuals drinking in excess of the suggested guidelines. Additionally, psychological intervention such as Screening and BI’s for problems of alcohol generate…
Current controversial issues in relation to treatment During treatment of schizophrenia,” the key to improvement is an effective treatment, and the key to correct treatment is an accurate diagnosis” ” (Lake, 2012, p. 12). In the past, the consequences of misdiagnosing have an impact on “patients, their families, and their caretakers to suffer” (Lake, 2012, p. 12). There are many possible treatments that can be subscribed to treat symptoms schizophrenia and there are several therapy and support…
adolescence a period of change an instability where proper guidance should be given.This study looked at inpatient treatment intervention (IP) versus a day patient treatment intervention (DP) on adolescents. The article’s title is self explanatory and just a few adjustments are needed for clarification to readers who are not familiar with research terminology.The authors used the word “open-label” to described that participants and researchers were aware of the intervention to which they…