The lack of social interaction is one of the most debilitating deficit associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) [1]. Children affected by ASD have problems in paying attention, turn-taking, games and communication activities. We propose a set of solutions in order to improve quality of social interaction in ASD children. Our methods will be implemented on board of a socially assistive rob...

BACKGROUND Epilepsy is the most common neurological problem that affects people with learning disabilities. The high seizure frequency, resistance to treatments, associated skills deficit and co-morbidities make the management of epilepsy particularly challenging for people with learning disabilities. The Books Beyond Words booklet for epilepsy uses images to help people with learning disabilit...

INTRODUCTION Information and psychological needs have been reported as one of the greatest areas of unmet needs for patients with melanoma. To respond to these needs, we developed the Melanoma Care Intervention, a developed psychoeducational intervention for people at high risk of developing another melanoma comprising of a newly developed melanoma educational booklet and individually tailored ...

OBJECTIVES Although fatigue is a common symptom for people with rheumatic diseases, limited support is available. This study explored the impact of written information about fatigue, focusing on a booklet, Fatigue and arthritis. METHODS Thirteen patients with rheumatic disease and fatigue were recruited purposively from a rheumatology outpatient service. They were interviewed before and after...

CONTEXT Pelvic floor electrical stimulation (PFES) has been shown to be effective for stress incontinence. However, its role in a multicomponent behavioral training program has not been defined. OBJECTIVE To determine if PFES increases efficacy of behavioral training for community-dwelling women with stress incontinence. DESIGN AND SETTING Prospective randomized controlled trial conducted f...

OBJECTIVE To compare the effects a pharmaceutical industry decision guide and International Patient Decision Aids Standard (IPDAS) compliant patient decision aids (PtDA) on patient medication beliefs and choice to intensify therapy. METHODS Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, who had never taken etanercept (Enbrel), took part in a mail survey. They were presented with a hypothetical decision ...

BACKGROUND Non-adherence with medication prescribed for chronic disease is ubiquitous and undermines the benefits of effective therapy. AIM To evaluate the influence of an educational booklet on thyroxine adherence and health in patients with primary hypothyroidism. DESIGN OF STUDY Unblinded randomised clinical trial of individual patients (by stratified permutated blocks) to receive an 'ed...

Background: Indonesia is one of the countries with highest disaster risk in world, because according to 2017 World Risk Index, ranks 33rd world compared other countries. According data from National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), there were 2,572 natural events 2018 and 2,862 2017. This study aims determine booklet media counseling on increasing knowledge among adolescents at Pancasila Isla...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate coverage by the Prenatal and Birth Humanization Program, according to its minimal requirements and process indicators, by comparing information from prenatal booklets to SISPRENATAL (System to Accompany the Prenatal and Birth Humanization Program). METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out with prenatal data from 1,489 women in the postpartum period after birth in ...

BACKGROUND Evidence suggests acupuncture may be effective for treating the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Offering this in a group setting may offer cost savings. The aim of this study was to establish the feasibility of a definitive trial to assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of Western medical acupuncture given in groups, or given individually, for adults with severe knee pain attri...