PURPOSE This study was designed to test the relative efficacy of different combinations of intervention approaches when targeting speech production accuracy and phonological awareness skills. All children received individual speech therapy, a home program, and a small-group phonological awareness intervention. METHOD Sixty-five 4-year-olds with a developmental phonological disorder received t...

Background: Hemodialysis patients encounter with various physical, mental, and social health problems. Empowerment programs may facilitate behavioral changes and improve general health. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an empowerment program on the general health of hemodialysis patients. Methods: This is a randomized controlled clinical trial that performed on 60 pa...

We examined the feasibility and effectiveness of a cosmetic intervention program for frail older women. Thirty-nine older adults (83.0 ± 8.65 years) from two nursing homes in Tokyo were allocated to a cosmetic (intervention: n = 27) or a light-exercise (control: n = 12) group according to their nursing home residence. Both groups attended weekly classes over a 5-week period from May to June 200...

Program theory reconstruction is an often-overlooked aspect of social intervention research. In this paper, we argue that research benefits if the design informed by specific intervention's program (i.e., idea how supposed to lead intended outcomes). The purpose paper offer a comprehensive and accessible guide in on interventions provide arguments as can be used benefit studies. First, summariz...