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Southern Adventist University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
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Proximate Analysis of Holy Quran Recitations on Physiological, Psychological, and Neural Functioning in Muslims
In contemporary times, the increasing susceptibility to psychological disorders has prompted researchers to explore diverse approaches, encompassing both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. A notable trend among scholars involves investigating the efficacy of religious therapy, particularly the recitation of the Holy Quran, as a means to address these health issues. This review systematically assesses studies examining the impact of Holy Quran recitation on cardiac and mental performance, as well as psychological disorders such as anxiety, stress, depression, and labor pain. The cultural significance of the Holy Quran in Muslim societies underscores the relevance of this intervention. Through a systematic evaluation of relevant studies, a positive impact of Holy Quran recitation emerges, demonstrating improvements in cardiac and mental performance, as well as the alleviation of anxiety, stress, depression, and labor pain. Across all studies, statistically significant differences were noted between groups employing Holy Quran recitation therapy and those utilizing alternative interventions, supporting its confident use as a non-pharmacological remedy for health problems. While the positive effects are evident, implementation requires a robust methodology, emphasizing the need to delineate specific surahs for different diseases. This review contributes to the growing evidence supporting Holy Quran recitation therapy as a viable non-pharmacological intervention, highlighting the importance of future research to optimize its therapeutic application
Australian Physical Activity Clinical Practice Guideline for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury: Technical Report
Background
In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) released updated physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines, which for the first-time included a guideline for people living with disability. The disability guideline is based on evidence from the general population and eight common health conditions causing disability, but did not include people with traumatic brain injury (TBI), nor did it consider the rehabilitation phase of recovery from injury.
In 2019, the Australian federal government launched the Traumatic Brain Injury Mission. The Mission was tasked with providing $50 million over 10 years under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to support research. The goal of the Mission is to better predict recovery outcomes after a TBI, identify the most effective care and treatments, and reduce barriers to support people to live their best possible life after TBI.
In 2021, our team was funded through the MRFF TBI Mission to develop an Australian Physical Activity Clinical Practice Guideline for people living with moderate to severe TBI (msTBI). The overarching project to guide the development of the guideline was called BRIDGES (BRain Injury: Developing GuidElineS for physical activities).
Objective
To develop an Australian clinical practice guideline to support the clinical decision-making of health professionals working with people with msTBI and increase uptake of safe and beneficial physical activity by people living with msTBI.
Methods
The overarching BRIDGES project was guided by the Exploration Preparation Implementation Sustainment (EPIS) framework. We used a Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) ADOLOPMENT approach to determine whether to âadaptâ or âadoptâ the WHO guideline or develop de novo recommendations. We established guideline leadership and development groups, conducted a rapid systematic review to identify direct evidence in TBI, and reviewed guidelines in other relevant health conditions (i.e., stroke, cerebral palsy) to identify indirect evidence. To further inform guideline development and implementation considerations, we conducted an audit of brain injury services in Australia and qualitative consultations with key stakeholders, including people with msTBI.
Results
Direct evidence for the prescription of physical activity for people with msTBI is limited. The clinical practice guideline developed incorporates 10 de novo evidence-based recommendations with additional good practice points and precautionary practice points to guide clinical decision-making. The physical activity recommended is aerobic exercise, strength training, mobility training, sport and physical recreation, and promotion of physical activity. The physical activity is recommended for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across the continuum of rehabilitation.
Conclusion
While there remain evidence gaps that require further research, and further work on how the guideline can be implemented into clinical practice is needed, physical activity interventions tailored to the individualâs goals and needs should be standard clinical practice for health professionals working with people with msTBI in Australian rehabilitation, community, home, and school (for children and adolescents) settings
Sequential multiple assignment randomised trial to develop an adaptive mobile health intervention to increase physical activity in people poststroke in the community setting in Ireland: TAPAS trial protocol
INTRODUCTION: Stroke is the second-leading cause of death and disability globally. Participation in physical activity (PA) is a cornerstone of secondary prevention in stroke care. Given the heterogeneous nature of stroke, PA interventions that are adaptive to individual performance are recommended. Mobile health (mHealth) has been identified as a potential approach to supporting PA poststroke. To this end, we aim to use a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomised Trial (SMART) design to develop an adaptive, user-informed mHealth intervention to improve PA poststroke. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: The components included in the 12-week intervention are based on empirical evidence and behavioural change theory and will include treatments to increase participation in Structured Exercise and Lifestyle or a combination of both. 117 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatment components. At 6 weeks postinitial randomisation, participants will be classified as responders or non-responders based on participants' change in step count. Non-responders to the initial treatment will be randomly assigned to a different treatment allocation. The primary outcome will be PA (steps/day), feasibility and secondary clinical and cost outcomes will also be included. A SMART design will be used to evaluate the optimum adaptive PA intervention among community-dwelling, ambulatory people poststroke. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethical approval has been granted by the Health Service Executive Mid-Western Ethics Committee (REC Ref: 026/2022). The findings will be submitted for publication and presented at relevant national and international academic conferences.</p
Enhancing Proprioception and Regulating Cognitive Load in Neurodiverse Populations through Biometric Monitoring with Wearable Technologies
This paper considers the realm of wearable technologies and their prospective applications for individuals with neurodivergent conditions, specifically Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). The study undertakes a multifaceted analysis that encompasses biomarker sensing technologies, AI-driven biofeedback mechanisms, and haptic devices, focusing on their implications for enhancing proprioception and social interaction among neurodivergent populations. While wearables offer a range of opportunities for societal advancement, a discernable gap remains: a scarcity of consumer-oriented applications tailored to the unique physiological and psychological needs of these individuals. Key takeaways underscore the emergent promise of tailored auditory stimuli in workplace dynamics and the efficacy of haptic feedback in sensory substitution. The investigation concludes with an urgent call for multidisciplinary research aimed at the development of specific consumer applications, rigorous empirical validation, and an ethical framework encompassing data privacy and user consent. As the pervasiveness of technology in daily life continues to expand, the article posits that there is an imperative for future research to shift from generalized solutions to individualized applications, thereby ensuring that the spectrum of wearable technology truly accommodates the full scope of human neurodiversity
Gait Analysis and Rehabilitation Using Web-Based Pose Estimation
Gait abnormalities are one of the most common health conditions in the elderly population, with almost one in three people over 60 experiencing symptoms that disrupt their movement [1]. These symptoms can cause disability [2] and present an increased fall risk [3] [4]. Detecting these abnormalities early is, therefore, crucial as it reduces the likelihood of injuries and accidents.
Current treatments for gait abnormalities depend on the condition, but many treatment plans commonly incorporate some form of physiotherapy. Clinicians typically deliver physiotherapy in the form of gait assessments and targeted exercises or therapies. Recent research has also shown that virtual reality (VR) treadmill walking, using motion capture technology, can be an effective method of treating certain gait abnormalities [5] [6] [7]. This thesis covers the development of a web-based VR treadmill walking system to make VR physiotherapy cheaper and more accessible. The system uses convolutional neural networks to assess the patientâs gait from an RGB webcam feed and provides them with live feedback on their body position within a VR environment. The systemâs gait assessment capabilities are validated by comparing it to a gold standard â the OptiTrack motion capture system.
The results demonstrate that the systemâs percentage error (Ï”Ë%) was much less for temporal gait metrics (0.24 < Ï”Ë< 12.40) than it was for spatial ones (70.90 < Ï”Ë% < 79.72). Four out of five spatial metrics also had a âvery strong correlationâ (0.74 < r < 0.86) when compared to the OptiTrackâs metrics, meaning the accuracy could be increased using a gain factor. These findings establish the basis for a similar study with a larger sample size. They also raise the possibility that this system could analyse gait in the clinic and the home without specialist motion capture equipment or facilities
Exploring Low Cost Non-Contact Detection of Biosignals for HCI
In an effort to make biosignal integration more accessible to explore for
more HCI researchers, this paper presents our investigation of how well a
standard, near ubiquitous webcam can support remote sensing of heart rate and
respiration rate across skin tone ranges. The work contributes: how the webcam
can be used for this purpose, its limitations, and how to mitigate these
limitations affordably, including how the skin tone range affect the estimation
results.Comment: 10 pages, 5 figure
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AI: Limits and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence
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