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5.3 Group Project: Research Summary

Gür, K., Erol, S., & İncir, N. (2018). The effectiveness of a nail‐biting prevention program among primary school students.  Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing,  23(3), e12219. https://doi.org/10.1111/jspn.12219

This study addresses the prevalent issue of nail biting among primary school students, which can lead to various health and social problems if left unchecked. The article was selected due to its direct relevance to our target nail-biting behavior and its focus on a structured intervention program, which aligns well with our goal of developing a self-management plan. The participants were 299 primary school students, providing a substantial sample size for analysis. The independent variable was the "Do Not Bite Your Nails, Cut Your Nails" program, a six-week intervention guided by school nurses. The dependent variables included nail-biting-related behaviors such as nail cutting, nail-biting, pulling out nails, pulling out and eating nails, pulling out nail skin, cuticle bleeding, and nail pain. Data were collected using nurse observation forms and nail follow-up charts, employing a quasi-experimental design with pre-and post-test measurements and an interrupted time series design. The study does not explicitly mention interobserver agreement. Results showed a significant decrease in nail-biting behaviors, with the rate of students exhibiting at least one abnormal finger decreasing from 83.9% to 6% post-intervention. These results are socially significant as they demonstrate the potential for a structured program to effectively reduce problematic behavior that can impact children's health and social interactions. The procedures could be applied in other school settings or adapted for use in home environments, making this study valuable for informing our intervention design.

Siddiqui, Javed Ather1,2,; Qureshi, Shazia Farheen1,3. Onychophagia: A synopsis of nail-biting and its management. Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry 38(3):p 221-223, Jul–Sep 2022. | https://10.4103/ijsp.ijsp_35_20

Siddiqui and Qureshi (2022) address the problem of onychophagia, or nail biting (NB), characterized as a body-focused repetitive behavior or self-grooming behavior. This article was selected due to its relevance to our target nail-biting behavior and its comprehensive overview of management strategies, which aligns well with our goal of developing a self-management intervention. The authors do not specify participants, as this is a review article rather than an experimental study. The article discusses several nonpharmacological interventions for managing nail biting, including behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), habit reversal therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, stimulus control, and self-help techniques. The dependent variable in the context is the behaviors measured, including the frequency and severity of nail-biting incidents, emotional distress associated with the behavior, and the overall impact on the quality of life. As a review article, it does not involve data collection or experimental design. The article reviews literature and existing studies rather than presenting new empirical data, suggesting a narrative synthesis of previous findings on nail-biting interventions. The design used is a literature review. The article summarizes various treatment approaches, including non-pharmacological interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, habit reversal therapy, and emotional freedom technique, as well as pharmacological treatments such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants. These results are socially significant as they provide a comprehensive overview of available treatments for a common and potentially distressing behavior. The procedures discussed could be applied in various settings, including clinical practice, and schools, and potentially adapted for self-management interventions, making this article a valuable resource for our project.

Gutiérrez, B., & Escobar, R. (2024). An Electronic Bracelet for Self-Monitoring of Nail Biting in Habit Reversal Procedures.  Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-00962-w

Gutiérrez and Escobar (2024) address the problem of nail-biting and explore the effectiveness of an electronic bracelet as an aid in habit reversal procedures. This article was selected due to its direct relevance to our target nail-biting behavior and its innovative approach to self-monitoring and intervention, which aligns well with our goal of developing a self-management plan. The participants were undergraduate students, though the exact number is not specified. The independent variable was the electronic bracelet that vibrated whenever the wearer engaged in nail-biting. This intervention was used as a self-monitoring tool to alert participants to the behavior. The dependent variable was the frequency or occurrence of nail-biting behavior.

Additionally, participant preference for the data collection method was measured in the second and third treatments. Data were collected through self-monitoring via the electronic bracelet or traditional pen-and-paper method. The study used a single-subject design across the three treatments, though the specific design was not explicitly stated. The study does not have an interobserver agreement. The results show that nail biting decreased relative to baseline in the first treatment. In the second treatment, many participants preferred the traditional pen-and-paper method. In the third treatment, nail-biting was reduced to near-zero levels within ten days, and all participants preferred the electronic bracelet for data collection. These results are socially significant as they demonstrate the potential effectiveness of technology-assisted interventions in reducing nail-biting behavior, which can have health and social implications. The procedures could be applied in various settings, including clinical practice, educational environments, or as part of self-management interventions. The electronic bracelet's success in the third treatment suggests it could be a valuable tool for individuals seeking to manage their nail-biting behavior independently.

5.3 Group Project: Research Summary

Gür, K., Erol, S., & İncir, N. (2018). The effectiveness of a nail‐biting prevention program among primary school students.  Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing,  23(3), e12219. https://doi.org/10.1111/jspn.12219

This study addresses the prevalent issue of nail biting among primary school students, which can lead to various health and social problems if left unchecked. The article was selected due to its direct relevance to our target nail-biting behavior and its focus on a structured intervention program, which aligns well with our goal of developing a self-management plan. The participants were 299 primary school students, providing a substantial sample size for analysis. The independent variable was the "Do Not Bite Your Nails, Cut Your Nails" program, a six-week intervention guided by school nurses. The dependent variables included nail-biting-related behaviors such as nail cutting, nail-biting, pulling out nails, pulling out and eating nails, pulling out nail skin, cuticle bleeding, and nail pain. Data were collected using nurse observation forms and nail follow-up charts, employing a quasi-experimental design with pre-and post-test measurements and an interrupted time series design. The study does not explicitly mention interobserver agreement. Results showed a significant decrease in nail-biting behaviors, with the rate of students exhibiting at least one abnormal finger decreasing from 83.9% to 6% post-intervention. These results are socially significant as they demonstrate the potential for a structured program to effectively reduce problematic behavior that can impact children's health and social interactions. The procedures could be applied in other school settings or adapted for use in home environments, making this study valuable for informing our intervention design.

Siddiqui, Javed Ather1,2,; Qureshi, Shazia Farheen1,3. Onychophagia: A synopsis of nail-biting and its management. Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry 38(3):p 221-223, Jul–Sep 2022. | https://10.4103/ijsp.ijsp_35_20

Siddiqui and Qureshi (2022) address the problem of onychophagia, or nail biting (NB), characterized as a body-focused repetitive behavior or self-grooming behavior. This article was selected due to its relevance to our target nail-biting behavior and its comprehensive overview of management strategies, which aligns well with our goal of developing a self-management intervention. The authors do not specify participants, as this is a review article rather than an experimental study. The article discusses several nonpharmacological interventions for managing nail biting, including behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), habit reversal therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, stimulus control, and self-help techniques. The dependent variable in the context is the behaviors measured, including the frequency and severity of nail-biting incidents, emotional distress associated with the behavior, and the overall impact on the quality of life. As a review article, it does not involve data collection or experimental design. The article reviews literature and existing studies rather than presenting new empirical data, suggesting a narrative synthesis of previous findings on nail-biting interventions. The design used is a literature review. The article summarizes various treatment approaches, including non-pharmacological interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, habit reversal therapy, and emotional freedom technique, as well as pharmacological treatments such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants. These results are socially significant as they provide a comprehensive overview of available treatments for a common and potentially distressing behavior. The procedures discussed could be applied in various settings, including clinical practice, and schools, and potentially adapted for self-management interventions, making this article a valuable resource for our project.

Gutiérrez, B., & Escobar, R. (2024). An Electronic Bracelet for Self-Monitoring of Nail Biting in Habit Reversal Procedures.  Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-00962-w

Gutiérrez and Escobar (2024) address the problem of nail-biting and explore the effectiveness of an electronic bracelet as an aid in habit reversal procedures. This article was selected due to its direct relevance to our target nail-biting behavior and its innovative approach to self-monitoring and intervention, which aligns well with our goal of developing a self-management plan. The participants were undergraduate students, though the exact number is not specified. The independent variable was the electronic bracelet that vibrated whenever the wearer engaged in nail-biting. This intervention was used as a self-monitoring tool to alert participants to the behavior. The dependent variable was the frequency or occurrence of nail-biting behavior.

Additionally, participant preference for the data collection method was measured in the second and third treatments. Data were collected through self-monitoring via the electronic bracelet or traditional pen-and-paper method. The study used a single-subject design across the three treatments, though the specific design was not explicitly stated. The study does not have an interobserver agreement. The results show that nail biting decreased relative to baseline in the first treatment. In the second treatment, many participants preferred the traditional pen-and-paper method. In the third treatment, nail-biting was reduced to near-zero levels within ten days, and all participants preferred the electronic bracelet for data collection. These results are socially significant as they demonstrate the potential effectiveness of technology-assisted interventions in reducing nail-biting behavior, which can have health and social implications. The procedures could be applied in various settings, including clinical practice, educational environments, or as part of self-management interventions. The electronic bracelet's success in the third treatment suggests it could be a valuable tool for individuals seeking to manage their nail-biting behavior independently.