Anti-Oxidative Effect of Pu-erh Tea in Animals Trails: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This study adopted systematic literature review and meta-analysis methodology to explored anti-oxidative effect of pu-erh tea. Study authors have systemically searched seven databases up until 21 February 2020. In performing the literature search on the above-mentioned databases, the authors used keywords of pu-erh AND (superoxide dismutase OR glutathione peroxidase OR malondialdehyde).

Kinesio Taping Relieves Pain and Improves Isokinetic Not Isometric Muscle Strength in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This study investigated the effects of kinesio taping (KT) or KT plus conventional therapy on pain, muscle strength, funrefction, and range of motion in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Data sources: Databases included PubMed, Ovid Medline, CINAHL, Airiti Library, EMBASE, and WOS search engines. Search terms related to KT and knee OA were combined and searched.

Initial and Continuous Effects of Essential Oil Therapy in Relieving Knee Pain Among Older Adults With Osteoarthritis.

Background: For older adults, osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic disease that may cause pain, stiffness, and even disability of the affected knee joints. Aromatherapy might presumed to be an alternative and supplemental therapy.

Primary Study Objective: To investigate the effects of aromatherapy on relieving knee pain and improving physical functions among older adults with OA.

The Needs and Utilization of Long-Term Care Service Resources by Dementia Family Caregivers and the Affecting Factors.

This study was to evaluate the utilization of long-term care service resources by caregivers of patients with dementia (PWD) and to determine affecting factors. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 100 dyads were enrolled and caregivers responded to the questionnaires. We found 40% of caregivers not using any care resources.

Aromatherapy intervention on anxiety and pain during first stage labour in nulliparous women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to critically evaluate and summarise all available evidence derived from randomised clinical trials (RCTs) regarding aromatherapy's effects on labour pain and anxiety relief. Literature search was performed in MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane library, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and Scopus since their respective inception to January 2019. Additionally, Google Scholar was also searched to explore citations of eligible final studies which were subsequently included in the systematic review.

Effects of Exercise on Sleep Quality in Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Purpose: Sleep quality was considered a priority concern facing pregnant women. Conventional wisdom argues that good sleep quality benefits pregnant women and their fetuses. The aim of this study is to assess the effects of a specific exercise program on the　sleep quality in pregnant women.

Association of oral health-related quality of life and Alzheimer disease: A systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a subjective measure that assesses a person's perception of oral health. Patients with Alzheimer disease (AD) suffer from impaired cognitive function and a compromised ability to perform activities of daily living. Further exploration is needed to clarify whether OHRQoL is negatively impacted by cognitive degeneration and oral health conditions among patients with AD.

Horticultural Therapy in Patients With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: World Health Organization has communicated that dementia as a public health priority in 2012. Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia are the main reason results in hospitalization of dementia patients. Horticulture is one of the favorite activity for many peoples to relax their minds.

Inhibitory effects of pu-erh tea on alpha glucosidase and alpha amylase: a systemic review.

Objective: Pu-erh tea was presumed to have anti-hyperglycemic effects via inhibition on alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase. However, no integerated literatures were published to substantiate such presumption.

Methods: Current study adopted systemic review method to validate inhibitory effects on alpha amylase and alpha-glucosidase.

Effectiveness of a theory of planned behavior-based intervention for promoting periodontal preventive behaviors among medical students in Taiwan.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of an oral self-care education intervention based on the Theory of Planned Behavior in Taiwanese undergraduates.

Participants: We recruited 63 and 90 students in the experimental group (EG) and comparison group (CG), respectively, from a medical university.

Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed.

Correlation Between Blood Loss and Patient-Related Factors in the Bilateral Parasymphyseal Osteotomy.

The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between pre- and postsurgical loss of blood and blood components among patients undergoing treatment of facial deformities by bilateral parasymphyseal osteotomy (BPsO).The pre- and postoperative values of blood components were determined in 30 facial deformity patients who underwent orthognathic surgery by hypotensive anesthesia. Correlations among the blood loss, sex, age, operation time, and reduced values of blood components were assessed by a correlation matrix.

Impact of removable dentures on oral health-related quality of life among elderly adults in Taiwan.

Background: Although the use of removable dentures can improve oral function and esthetics for elderly people, compared to those who do not wear removable dentures, those wearing removable dentures could have worse oral health related-quality of life (OHRQoL). Additional information is required to assess which factors related to denture wearing influence the OHRQoL of elderly individuals. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association between denture wearing and OHRQoL in a sample of elderly individuals in Taiwan.

Area disparity in children's perceptions of access to tobacco and cigarette purchasing experiences in Taiwan.

Background: Adolescents who perceive easy access to tobacco are more likely to acquire cigarettes and experience smoking. This study assesses area disparities in perceptions of access to tobacco and cigarette purchasing experiences among schoolchildren.

Methods: Data on children's tobacco-related variables were obtained from the Control of School-Aged Children Smoking Study Survey in Taiwan.

Masticatory factors as predictors of oral health-related quality of life among elderly people in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate which masticatory factor is the best predictor of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in elderly Taiwanese individuals aged 65 years and older.

Methods: Subjects were 332 community-dwelling, independently living elderly adults (mean age, 76.0 ± 0.

Impact of 24-month fluoride tablet program on children with disabilities in a non-fluoridated country.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the caries preventive effects of a school-based fluoride tablet program in children with disabilities. Two hundred and seventeen children with disabilities were divided into two groups: the intervention group (IG) ingested 1.0mg fluoride tablet daily while the control group (CG) ingested a placebo.

Impact of oral health behaviours and oral habits on the number of remaining teeth in older Taiwanese dentate adults.

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of oral health behaviours and oral habits on the number of remaining teeth in older Taiwanese dentate adults.

Subjects And Methods: Subjects comprised dentate patients (mean age, 60.0 ± 9.

Analysis of influential factors associated with the smoking behavior of aboriginal schoolchildren in remote Taiwanese mountainous areas.

Background: A disparity in smoking behavior exists between the general and minority populations residing in Taiwan's mountainous areas. This study analyzed individual and environmental factors associated with children's smoking behavior in these areas of Taiwan.

Methods: In this school-based study, data on smoking behavior and related factors for mountain-dwelling students were obtained from the 2008 and 2009 Control of School-aged Children Smoking Study surveys.

Evaluation of a self-assessed screening test for masticatory ability of Taiwanese older adults.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate a screening test based on a food intake questionnaire to discriminate the masticatory ability of Taiwanese older adults with 20 and more natural teeth and at least 8 functional tooth units (FTUs) from the masticatory ability of those with fewer than 20 natural teeth and 8 FTUs.

Materials And Methods: The subjects were 2244 patients (mean age, 60.4±10.

Household secondhand smoke exposure of elementary schoolchildren in Southern Taiwan and factors associated with their confidence in avoiding exposure: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Exposure to household Secondhand Smoke (SHS) poses a major health threat to children after an indoor smoking ban was imposed in Taiwan. This study aimed to assess the household SHS exposure in elementary school children in southern Taiwan and the factors associated with their avoidance of SHS exposure before and after the implementation of Taiwan's new Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act in 2009.

Methods: In this cross-sectional school-based study, data on household SHS exposure, avoidance of SHS and related variables was obtained from the 2008 and 2009 Control of School-aged Children Smoking Study Survey.

Relationship between remaining teeth and self-rated chewing ability among population aged 45 years or older in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.

The purposes of this study were to (1) examine the relationship between the number of various types of healthy remaining natural teeth at different sites and self-rated chewing ability and (2) evaluate the relationship between the number of functional tooth units (FTUs), comprising functional natural teeth (FNT) or fixed prostheses, and self-rated chewing ability. A sample of 296 adults (122 men and 174 women), aged 45 years or older (average age, 56.6±9.

A multilevel-based study of school policy for tobacco control in relation to cigarette smoking among children in elementary schools: gender differences.

The aim was to comprehensively examine school-based tobacco policy status, implementation and students' perceived smoking at school in regard to gender-specific differences in smoking behavior. We conducted a multilevel-based study to assess two-level effects for smoking among 2350 grades three to six students in 26 randomly selected elementary schools in southern Taiwan. A series of multilevel models were analyzed separately for male and female students.

School-level contextual factors associated with betel quid chewing among schoolchildren in Taiwan.

Objectives: Previous to this research, no literature had explored the clustering of betel quid chewing at the school-level and the contextual factors contributing to this behavior among elementary schoolchildren. This study therefore examines this in clusters stratified according to school geography and the rate of aboriginal students in each school. Individual-level characteristics are controlled in the study.

A study of smoking disparity and factors associated with children smoking behavior in the mountain and city schools in Taiwan.

Background: While higher smoking prevalences have been better described for adults and adolescents in the mountainous areas than in the plain area in Taiwan, no studies have previously examined whether this disparity begins with children in elementary schools. The purpose of this study was thus designed to explore clustering in smoking behavior among elementary school children attending mountain schools compared to those attending city schools.

Methods: This study analyzed data obtained by a survey on smoking behavior collected during the School Smoking Survey Project performed in 13 elementary schools of Taoyuan County, Taiwan.

Perceived smoking prevalence at school-level and children's smoking initiation: a multi-level analysis of a cross-sectional data in Taiwan.

Objectives: Literature on the influence of smoking prevalence at school-level on the smoking initiation among elementary school children is scarce. The aim of the current study was to explore this in school clusters stratified according to student's perceived smoking prevalence in the school while adjusting for social impact of individual students.

Method: The data was obtained from a survey administered to 13 elementary schools in Taoyuan County, a final sample of 1585 3rd and 4th grade students.

Lifestyle and psychosocial factors associated with chronic periodontitis in Taiwanese adults.

Background: The development of chronic periodontitis (CP) is a multifactorial process and variation in severity cannot be explained by just a few risk factors. The aims of this study were: 1) to explore the lifestyle and psychosocial factors of CP patients and 2) to estimate the proportion of total CP cases attributable to one or more risk factors considered.

Methods: A case-control study of 250 cases of CP patients and 250 controls were matched by age (within 3 years) and gender.