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Neumann Series on the Recursive Moments of Copula-Dependent Aggregate Discounted Claims
Authors: Mohd Ramli Siti , Jang Jiwook
Published: May 2014

We study the recursive moments of aggregate discounted claims, where the dependence between the inter-claim time and the subsequent claim size is considered. Using the general expression for the m-th order moment proposed by Léveillé and Garrido (Scand. Actuar. J. 2001, 2, 98–110), which takes the form of the Volterra integral equation (VIE), we used the method of successive approximation to derive the Neumann series of the recursive moments. We then compute the first two moments of aggregate discounted claims, i.e., its mean and variance, based on the Neumann series expression, where the dependence structure is captured by a Farlie–Gumbel–Morgenstern (FGM) copula, a Gaussian copula and a Gumbel copula with exponential marginal distributions. Insurance premium calculations with their figures are also illustrated.
Aerodynamic Bio-Mimetics of Gliding Dragonflies for Ultra-Light Flying Robot
Authors: Obata Akira , Shinohara Shotarou , Akimoto Kyohei , Suzuki Kakeru , Seki Miyuki
Published: May 2014

A detailed investigation including a low-speed flow study is presented on the development of ultra-light dragonfly mimetic flying robots with a focus on the dragonfly’s remarkable gliding capability. It is revealed that the dragonfly’s corrugated wing structure and cruciform configuration provide superior flying characteristics for fixed wing robots in low Reynolds number flight. It was also found that the dragonfly configuration has additional merit in its compatibility with propellers or high lift devices. This combination with such classic aero-engineering makes possible robots with broader flight envelope than conventional fixed-wing flying robots.
Evaluating Remotely Sensed Phenological Metrics in a Dynamic Ecosystem Model
Authors: Xu Hong , Twine Tracy , Yang Xi
Published: May 2014

Vegetation phenology plays an important role in regulating processes of terrestrial ecosystems. Dynamic ecosystem models (DEMs) require representation of phenology to simulate the exchange of matter and energy between the land and atmosphere. Location-specific parameterization with phenological observations can potentially improve the performance of phenological models embedded in DEMs. As ground-based phenological observations are limited, phenology derived from remote sensing can be used as an alternative to parameterize phenological models. It is important to evaluate to what extent remotely sensed phenological metrics are capturing the phenology observed on the ground. We evaluated six methods based on two vegetation indices (VIs) (i.e., Normalized Difference Vegetation Index and Enhanced Vegetation Index) for retrieving the phenology of temperate forest in the Agro-IBIS model. First, we compared the remotely sensed phenological metrics with observations at Harvard Forest and found that most of the methods have large biases regardless of the VI used. Only two methods for the leaf onset and one method for the leaf offset showed a moderate performance. When remotely sensed phenological metrics were used to parameterize phenological models, the bias is maintained, and errors propagate to predictions of gross primary productivity and net ecosystem production. Our results show that Agro-IBIS has different sensitivities to leaf onset and offset in terms of carbon assimilation, suggesting it might be better to examine the respective impact of leaf onset and offset rather than the overall impact of the growing season length.
Improving Species Diversity and Biomass Estimates of Tropical Dry Forests Using Airborne LiDAR
Authors: Hernández-Stefanoni José , Dupuy Juan , Johnson Kristofer , Birdsey Richard , Tun-Dzul Fernando , Peduzzi Alicia , Caamal-Sosa Juan , Sánchez-Santos Gonzalo , López-Merlín David
Published: May 2014

The spatial distribution of plant diversity and biomass informs management decisions to maintain biodiversity and carbon stocks in tropical forests. Optical remotely sensed data is often used for supporting such activities; however, it is difficult to estimate these variables in areas of high biomass. New technologies, such as airborne LiDAR, have been used to overcome such limitations. LiDAR has been increasingly used to map carbon stocks in tropical forests, but has rarely been used to estimate plant species diversity. In this study, we first evaluated the effect of using different plot sizes and plot designs on improving the prediction accuracy of species richness and biomass from LiDAR metrics using multiple linear regression. Second, we developed a general model to predict species richness and biomass from LiDAR metrics for two different types of tropical dry forest using regression analysis. Third, we evaluated the relative roles of vegetation structure and habitat heterogeneity in explaining the observed patterns of biodiversity and biomass, using variation partition analysis and LiDAR metrics. The results showed that with increasing plot size, there is an increase of the accuracy of biomass estimations. In contrast, for species richness, the inclusion of different habitat conditions (cluster of four plots over an area of 1.0 ha) provides better estimations. We also show that models of plant diversity and biomass can be derived from small footprint LiDAR at both local and regional scales. Finally, we found that a large portion of the variation in species richness can be exclusively attributed to habitat heterogeneity, while biomass was mainly explained by vegetation structure.
Multi-Agent Cooperative Target Search
Authors: Hu Jinwen , Xie Lihua , Xu Jun , Xu Zhao
Published: May 2014

This paper addresses a vision-based cooperative search for multiple mobile ground targets by a group of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with limited sensing and communication capabilities. The airborne camera on each UAV has a limited field of view and its target discriminability varies as a function of altitude. First, by dividing the whole surveillance region into cells, a probability map can be formed for each UAV indicating the probability of target existence within each cell. Then, we propose a distributed probability map updating model which includes the fusion of measurement information, information sharing among neighboring agents, information decay and transmission due to environmental changes such as the target movement. Furthermore, we formulate the target search problem as a multi-agent cooperative coverage control problem by optimizing the collective coverage area and the detection performance. The proposed map updating model and the cooperative control scheme are distributed, i.e., assuming that each agent only communicates with its neighbors within its communication range. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed algorithms is illustrated by simulation.
Arterial Mechanical Motion Estimation Based on a Semi-Rigid Body Deformation Approach
Authors: Guzman Pablo , Hamarneh Ghassan , Ros Rafael , Ros Eduardo
Published: May 2014

Arterial motion estimation in ultrasound (US) sequences is a hard task due to noise and discontinuities in the signal derived from US artifacts. Characterizing the mechanical properties of the artery is a promising novel imaging technique to diagnose various cardiovascular pathologies and a new way of obtaining relevant clinical information, such as determining the absence of dicrotic peak, estimating the Augmentation Index (AIx), the arterial pressure or the arterial stiffness. One of the advantages of using US imaging is the non-invasive nature of the technique unlike Intra Vascular Ultra Sound (IVUS) or angiography invasive techniques, plus the relative low cost of the US units. In this paper, we propose a semi rigid deformable method based on Soft Bodies dynamics realized by a hybrid motion approach based on cross-correlation and optical flow methods to quantify the elasticity of the artery. We evaluate and compare different techniques (for instance optical flow methods) on which our approach is based. The goal of this comparative study is to identify the best model to be used and the impact of the accuracy of these different stages in the proposed method. To this end, an exhaustive assessment has been conducted in order to decide which model is the most appropriate for registering the variation of the arterial diameter over time. Our experiments involved a total of 1620 evaluations within nine simulated sequences of 84 frames each and the estimation of four error metrics. We conclude that our proposed approach obtains approximately 2.5 times higher accuracy than conventional state-of-the-art techniques.
Prendre d’une main et donner de l’autre : taxation des produits pétroliers et aide internationale
Authors: Daubanes Julien , Berlinschi Ruxanda
Published: May 2014

To study transfers between oil-consuming developed countries and oil-producing developing countries, we use a dynamic decentralized general-equilibrium model (GEM) with two countries : a rich, altruistic, and resource-poor country (North) and a poor , resource-rich country (South), where resource-owners live alongside impoverished workers. On the one hand, North’s taxation of resource use extracts a portion of South’s mining rents in a distorting manner. On the other hand, North distributes foreign aid to improve the situation of South’s poor. The coexistence of these transfers in opposite directions illustrates the interference between North’s tax and international-aid policies. We analyze the interference and suggest a contractual solution based on coordination between the two sets of policies.
Règlementation acceptable d’une ressource commune : une analyse expérimentale
Authors: Ambec Stefan , Garapin Alexis , Muller Laurent , Sebi Carine
Published: May 2014

Nous testons en laboratoire trois instruments destinés à réguler l’exploitation d’une ressource commune par des agents hétérogènes : un système de taxes et de subventions, des quotas individuels transférables et non transférables. Nous proposons un modèle dans lequel l’objectif assigné à ces instruments est de réduire l’exploitation de la ressource par rapport à un régime de libre accès, sans pour autant diminuer le profit des utilisateurs. Si chacun des instruments permet d’atteindre en moyenne l objectif de réduction, les instruments n’ont pas les mêmes effets sur les niveaux et la répartition des profits. Le système de taxes et de subventions permet de sélectionner les utilisateurs les plus efficaces, mais accroît l’inégalité des profits individuels. En revanche, aucun instrument ne permet une amélioration des profits au sens strict de Pareto, même si selon ce critère les deux instruments de marché sont plus performants que les quotas non-transférables.
Resonance of graphene nanoribbons doped with nitrogen and boron: a molecular dynamics study
Authors: Wei Ye , Zhan Haifei , Xia Kang , Zhang Wendong , Sang Shengbo , Gu Yuantong
Published: May 2014

Based on its enticing properties, graphene has been envisioned with applications in the area of electronics, photonics, sensors, bio-applications and others. To facilitate various applications, doping has been frequently used to manipulate the properties of graphene. Despite a number of studies conducted on doped graphene regarding its electrical and chemical properties, the impact of doping on the mechanical properties of graphene has been rarely discussed. A systematic study of the vibrational properties of graphene doped with nitrogen and boron is performed by means of a molecular dynamics simulation. The influence from different density or species of dopants has been assessed. It is found that the impacts on the quality factor, Q, resulting from different densities of dopants vary greatly, while the influence on the resonance frequency is insignificant. The reduction of the resonance frequency caused by doping with boron only is larger than the reduction caused by doping with both boron and nitrogen. This study gives a fundamental understanding of the resonance of graphene with different dopants, which may benefit their application as resonators.
Hindered aryl bromides for regioselective palladium-catalysed direct arylation at less favourable C5-carbon of 3-substituted thiophenes
Authors: Jin Rongwei , Bheeter Charles Beromeo , Doucet Henri
Published: May 2014

The use of the congested aryl bromide 2-bromo-1,3-dichlorobenzene as coupling partner allows to modify the regioselectivity of the arylation of 3-substituted thiophene derivatives in favour of carbon C5. The coupling of this aryl bromide with a variety of 3-substituted thiophenes gave in all cases the desired 5-arylation products in moderate to good yields using only 0.5 mol % of a phosphine-free and air-stable palladium catalyst. Then, from these 5-arylthiophenes, a second palladium-catalysed C–H bond functionalization at C2 of the thiophene ring allows the synthesis of 2,5-diarylthiophenes with two different aryl units.
L'État des lieux de la philosophie au Québec (22-24 novembre 2013, Montréal, Canada)
Authors: Guillin Vincent
Published: May 2014

« L’état des lieux de la philosophie au Québec » s’est tenu les 22-24 novembre 2013 à Montréal (QC, Canada). Cet événement, qui visait à fournir un forum de discussion à la communauté philosophique québécoise, a permis de lancer un débat sur les différents aspects institutionnels du métier de philosophe, sa fonction et les défis auxquels il doit se confronter.
Imaging Procedures in Pediatric Neurological Conditions
Authors: Altemeier William A , Levine Clive , Rodriguez Fabio
Published: May 2014

A Pediatrician's View
A 21-Year-Old Woman With Complex Congenital Heart Disease and Cardiac Arrest
Authors: Listernick Robert
Published: May 2014

NEW
A Nine-Year-Old Girl With New-Onset Tics
Authors: Listernick Robert
Published: May 2014

Healthy-appearing, frequent facial grimaces, and repeated soundless abdominal wall movements resembling hiccups.
More Bioterrorism
Authors: Shulman Stanford T
Published: May 2014

Our most precious citizens cannot be afterthoughts as disaster plans are developed.
A 6-year-old With a Complex Medical History and Recurrent Strokes
Authors: Listernick Robert
Published: May 2014

Vascular lesions and the patient's physical appearance are important clues to the correct diagnosis.
The Overweight Epidemic
Authors: Shulman Stanford T
Published: May 2014

Large-scale communal and societal issues must be addressed before effective prevention of overweight can be achieved.
An Update on Bellyaches
Authors: Shulman Stanford T
Published: May 2014

Pediatricians should refer to the Rome Il criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders to provide guidance on symptoms and referrals to specialists.
Functional Recurrent Abdominal Pain: Making a Positive Diagnosis
Authors: Dickerman Mindy
Published: May 2014

The child with abdominal pain who has a normal exam and normal studies is particularly challenging to a training pediatrician.
Coordinating Care for Children With Turner Syndrome
Authors: Halac Isil , Zimmerman Donald
Published: May 2014

The primary care pediatrician must manage the extensive healthcare team needed to treat patients with this diagnosis.
A 14-week-old Girl With Severe Respiratory Distress, Hyperpigmentation
Authors: Listernick Robert
Published: May 2014

The color, size, and pattern of pigmentary mosaicism can be clear indicators for a specific diagnosis.
Neuropsychological Characteristics of Juvenile Delinquency
Authors: Ahmad Saadia A , Titus Jeffrey B , Saunders Cory D
Published: May 2014

Information for prevention, prediction, and intervention efforts
Seizures: Febrile and Others
Authors: Shulman Stanford T
Published: May 2014

The discovery of human herpesvirus-6 more than 10 years ago has led to several interesting, underrecognized connections.
from the guest editor
Authors: Nordli Douglas R
Published: May 2014

THIS ISSUE

Pediatric Seizure Disorders
The World Around Us
Authors: Shulman Stanford T
Published: May 2014

Physicians are just beginning to understand the role the environment plays in human health, especially that of children.
A 4-year-old Girl With Fever and "Appendicitis-like" Abdominal Pain
Authors: Listernick Robert
Published: May 2014

There was no history of vomiting, rash, or diarrhea. Symptoms resolved after another week of fever and abdominal pain.
Immunizations: The Greatest Good
Authors: Shulman Stanford T
Published: May 2014

Pediatricians must advocate for children at the national, state, and local levels.
Roadblocks Along the Way
Authors: Shulman Stanford T
Published: May 2014

Vaccines can do untold good, but administrative difficulties sometimes hamper immunization efforts.
Protecting Child Health Worldwide
Authors: Staton Donna M , Harding Marcus H
Published: May 2014

Implementation is the biggest challenge slowing efforts to reduce childhood morbidity and mortality in developing countries.
Nonverbal Neurodevelopmental Dysfunctions
Authors: Clayton Mark C , Dodd Jodi L
Published: May 2014

Assessing and managing mathematics, motor skills, and nonverbal learning disabilities.
Diagnosing Pediatric Head Trauma
Authors: Hymel Kent P , Hall Caitlin A
Published: May 2014

Guidance for pediatricians on distinguishing between accidental and inflicted injuries.
guest editorial
Authors: Davis Beth Ellen , Stafford Elisabeth M
Published: May 2014

THIS ISSUE: Child Stress
KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Authors: Dwyer Frances M
Published: May 2014

A Self-Management Health Program for the Elderly Ill and Disabled
THE EXPANDED ROLE OF A COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSE: Outreach nurse at a suburban housing project for the elderly
Authors: Marley Margaret Sutton
Published: May 2014

Know Your Community Resources
Hospice Care at Home: An Alternative
Authors: Dexter Kathleen L
Published: May 2014

Know Your Community Resources
Death With Dignity
Authors: Long Helen P
Published: May 2014

Death with dignity-What does it really mean?
Life-Cycle: A Social-Simulation Game to Improve Attitudes and Responses to the Elderly
Authors: Chaisson G Maureen
Published: May 2014

The preference of health professionals for careers in fields other than geriatrics appears related to their negative, stereotyped attitudes toward the elderly. Besides sewing as a disincentive to providing service to the elderly, stereotyped attitudes also act as a barrier to forming therapeutic relationships with patients in this age group. To address this problem, the author designed the social-simulation game, Life Cycle, as an educational tool to improve attitudes and communication skills of service providers when they interact with the elderly. The game incorporates into one package the teaching strategies of simulation-gaming, role-playing, videoor audio-tape feedback, and peer learning. Data from an evaluation of the game as a teaching tool in inservice training within a private nursing home showed that the experimental group who played Life-Cycle had significantly more positive emotional responses (attitudes) toward an old person than the nonplayers in the control group. Even though attitudes toward elderly persons improved after the ] 1-hour training program with Life-Cycle, verbal responses remained nontherapeutic, indicating a need for more playing time and'or supplementary classes in therapeutic communication.
Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist at UCLA - Where to Begin?
Authors: Sullivan Kathleen
Published: May 2014

Abstract

This article deals with the constraints and opportunities inherent in a large teaching institution. Among these are: the necessity to select and adhere to a focused area, the collaboration with other disciplines, especially the medical faculty, and the well established position of the clinical nurse specialist within the facility. The role of the clinical nurse specialist is defined in terms of practitioner, teacher, consultant, and researcher. The teaching aspects of the role are emphasized, along with the consultant functions. The rationale for this emphasis and the mechanisms used to implement the role, e.g., the development of an addendum to the master job description, a core curriculum, guidelines for consultation, an overall educational plan, evaluation criteria, and methods of introduction to the unit level staff are discussed.
Role of the Geriatric Nursing Program Coordinator at a Veterans Administration Medical Center
Authors: Lee Patricia L
Published: May 2014

Abstract

Wadsworth Hospital is an acute care Veterans Administration (VA) facility with a capacity of about 800. In 1979, as part of the VA's national Geriatric Research Educational Clinical Care (GRECC) pilot program, Wadsworth opened a 15-bed geriatric evaluation unit (GEU). The author is the Nursing Program Coordinator for GRECC. The article reviews her role in the development and implementation of the GEU, including staffing for the delivery of care via the primary nursing model, educating nurses and house staff and other health care professionals regarding care of the aged, functioning as a resource person and role model, participating as a member of a multidisciplinary health care delivery and consultation team, and collaborating in the evaluation of geriatric care approaches and educational research projects. Factors that facilitated the author's role included supportive service chiefs (medicine, nursing, physical therapy), committed multidisciplinary health care deliveries, appropriate planning prior to implementation of the program, and an adequate pilot phase for working out logistical problems. The barriers inherent in the system that affect the author's role also are discussed.
Role of the Nursing Coordinator on a Geropsychiatric Unit
Authors: Hewes Colleen J
Published: May 2014

Abstract

The author is the Nursing Coordinator on a 20-bed in-patient geropsychiatric unit. The unit's focus is on persons 65 years of age or older, who have psychiatric problems associated with aging or neurologic conditions. The purposes of the unit are: ( 1 ) to provide an intensive evaluation and treatment of geriatric patients; (2) to offer educational experiences for a variety of health care providers, and (3) to promote research in gerontology. A nursing leader in this setting must have knowledge of current gerontological and psychiatric nursing practice, skill in the development of educational programs, and a commitment to participation in research. The article discusses how primary nursing interfaces with gerontological nursing practice as it identifies and uses the strengths of older adults to maximize independence. Special education needs of a young staff vis-a-vis the aged client and the significance of gerontological clinical nursing research also are discussed.
Alzheimer's Disease: Pathology, Progression, and Nursing Process
Authors: Charles Ramona , Truesdell Margaret L , Wood Edna L
Published: May 2014

Abstract

Alzheimer's Disease is being recognized as a more commoti phenomenon than previously acknowledged. The pathology centers on two major tissue changes in the interneurons of the central nervous system. Nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation should be concurrent for persons with Alzheimer's Disease. Listening to what the patient and/or significant others say or do not say, analyzing and verifying this information are vital in providing goal-directed patient care. Sharing innovative ideas helps the nurse to reduce the mystery of Alzheimer's Disease.
Helping Families of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
Authors: Hayter Jean
Published: May 2014

Abstract

Since publication of an article about Alzheimer's disease in 1974, the author has received numerous communications from relatives of patients with that disease. They poignantly expressed their concerns regarding the disease and its effect on them and their relatives. Those communications show that families are not receiving the help they need in coping with these experiences. In this article the concerns expressed by families are summarized and suggestions are made for ways nurses can help families of Alzheimer's disease patients.
Assessing an Environment for Safety First
Authors: Seigel Harriet
Published: May 2014

ABSTRACT: The environment of the elderly is assessed through a community health perspective. This paper examines man's complex interrelationship with the environment, defines environment in a broader sense, reviews some epidemiological data that can assist in environmental assessment, explores areas within the elder's community and home environment that require nursing expertise, and presents some nursing implications from the data covered.
A Double-Edged Sword: Ageism and Sexism
Authors: Lillard Jennifer
Published: May 2014

Is our care of elderly women affected negatively by the double bias of ageism and sexism?
AGE CHALLENGES TO WOUND HEALING
Authors: Bruno Pauline , Craven Ruth F
Published: May 2014

Aging and the healing continuumhow do they influence each other?
What Does It Take to Let Them Go Home?
Authors: Tesfa Asrat
Published: May 2014

There are six major barriers to the development of home health services. Here's how to eliminate them.
98.6° F What IS Normal?
Authors: Thatcher Rozanne M
Published: May 2014

Nurses must be careful when comparing temperatures of older adults to the universal "normal" of 98.6° F.
A National First
Authors: Kohuth Barbara J
Published: May 2014

The endowment of a professorship in gerontological nursing makes history!
FUNDING FOR RESEARCH
Authors: Martinson Ida
Published: May 2014

Monies for research can be obtained from several sources.
Do Nurses Know Enough About Gerontology?
Authors: Huckstadt Alicia A
Published: May 2014

This research project measures various levels of knowledge
DO NURSES MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Authors: Thornbury Julia M , Martin Angela
Published: May 2014

Visits from a community health nurse make the provision of home care possible.
NURSES REACT TO DEATH ANXIETY
Authors: Mullins Larry C , Merrian Sharan
Published: May 2014

Thanatology classes for nurses cause anxieties about their own deaths.
OUR PATIENTS, THE TEACHERS
Authors: Scott Rachel S
Published: May 2014

A lifetime of living enables our patients to see things from a different perspective - one from which we can benefit.
AN EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVE FROM scotland
Authors: Cormack Desmond F S
Published: May 2014

Gerontological education for student nurses in Scotland works well with two integrated courses.
A NEGENTROPIC VIEW OF THE AGED
Authors: Katch Marie Patrick
Published: May 2014

Aging should be thought of as an everincreasing degree of complexity, diversity, and heterogeneity. Nurses must gear their care of the aged to higher expectations.
THE SUPPORTING CAST: WIVES OF COPD PATIENTS
Authors: Sexton Dorothy L
Published: May 2014

The wife of a COPD victim suffers strain due to loss of income and the husband's inability to assume customary roles.
Staff Attitudes: IMAGE OR REALITY?
Authors: Penner Louis A , Ludenia Krista , Mead Gayle
Published: May 2014

Providing positive care to the vast number of elderly patients requires positive staff attitudes.
EXPLODING AGING Myths THROUGH RETIREMENT COUNSELING
Authors: Hernan Judith A
Published: May 2014

Planning for retirement should be viewed as a step toward positive aging. Nurses can provide counseling to help the elderly explore options.
NURSES CAN TURN THE TIDE: HELPING THE ELDERLY REGAIN SELF-WORTH
Authors: Madrid Mary
Published: May 2014

The elderly patient without any support system needs nursing intervention.
Can Pets Help the Bereaved?
Authors: Lund Dale A , Johnson Robert , Baraki Hassan N , Dimond Margaret F
Published: May 2014

At times of loss, the burden of caring for a pet may become overwhelming to the elderly.
Coping with LOSS: A Group Experience With Elderly Survivors
Authors: Utley Queen E , Rasie Sylvia
Published: May 2014

When the elderly experience the death of close friends and relatives, support/ therapy groups help them to cope with the loss.
Maximizing Memory Retention In The Aged
Authors: Clites Joan
Published: May 2014

The anxiety-produced feelings of those elders who realize their memory losses may perpetuate a pattern of impaired memory function. Nursing intervention can be helpful in alleviating these problems.
AGING in Develoiping Countries
Authors: Martin Cora A
Published: May 2014

The erosion of the family unit is not a problem unique to the United States. Developing countries are now dealing with this change also.
Collaborating with The WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Authors: Porter Suzanna H
Published: May 2014

The policy theme of Health for all by the Year 2000 has provided impetus for many special projects throughout the world.
WHO NEEDS HEALTH MAINTENANCE?
Authors: Melillo Karn Devereaux
Published: May 2014

Many aged women feel that preventive examinations are unnecessary.

TEACHING AGED WOMEN TO CARE ABOUT HEALTH PREVENTION EXAMS
GSA: YOUR COMMUNICATION TOOL
Authors: Fulmer Terry , Hofland Brian
Published: May 2014

This national scientific organization for gerontological specialists addresses nursing's interests.
Look Beyond Your Clients' Answers
Authors: McCracken-Knights Ann
Published: May 2014

(Are the Elderly as Healthy as They Say?)

Elderly clients' responses to self-rated health questions often reflect those individuals' perceptions of holistic health as it impacts on their abilities to influence their environment. Gerontological nurses must be alert to possible additional problems hidden beneath the "I'm OK" answers.
Accent Capabilities in DISORIENTATION
Authors: Nowakowski Loretta
Published: May 2014

Gerontological nurses must be aware of clients' capabilities as well as disabilities in order to avoid the perpetuation of "doing for" the patient, instead of helping them do for themselves.
PREVENT SOCIAL ISOLATION BEFORE IT STARTS
Authors: Ravish Tina
Published: May 2014

Older adults are particularly susceptible to social isolation. This isolation is caused in part by losses suffered with increasing age. Gerontological nurses can help institute preventive measures designed to delay the onset of this debilitating situation.
In Search of Financing for a Long-Term Care Plan
Authors: Floyd Jeanne
Published: May 2014

Gerontological nurses must lobby for adequate health care financing programs that have an effect on aging clients.
STOP A KILLER WITH EARLY DETECTION
Authors: Messner Roberta L , Gardner Sylvia S
Published: May 2014

Because there are usually no early warning signals, elderly individuals are often asymptomatic until the colorectal cancer has progressed.
DOES AGING MAGNIFY THE DANGER OF BURN INJURY? (Part 1)
Authors: Foyt Merry Mosier
Published: May 2014

The reduced reserve capacity of elderly burn victims puts them at greater risk for increased morbidity and mortality.
HOW ACCURATE ARE STRESS SCALES?
Authors: Thorson James A , Thorson Judy R
Published: May 2014

Older adults view life crises differently than do younger people. Stress scales must reflect the aged's perceptions in order to be useful as accurate indicators of health.
The Benefits of Aquatic Activity
Authors: Weinstein Lenore B
Published: May 2014

Exercise therapy accomplished in water promotes health.
FRIENDLY VISITORS LEARN ABOUT WELLNESS
Authors: Farabaugh Nano
Published: May 2014

Contact with the well-elderly will encourage nursing students to consider careers in gerontological nursing
Withholding Treatment: Is It Ethical?
Authors: Cody Marisue
Published: May 2014

Nurses often perceive themselves as being powerless, and may believe the only ethical decisions they make are whether or not to follow orders.
Predicting and Preventing CONFUSION in Your Patients
Authors: Nagley Stephanie J
Published: May 2014

The confusion label is attached to individuals who demonstrate deficits in one or more of the following areas: memory, concentration, attention, orientation, comprehension, compliance, mood, and interpretation of the environment.
THE BLACK ELDERLY
Authors: Clavon Annie
Published: May 2014

Recognizing the black elderly's patterns of behavior can enhance the gerontological nurse's understanding of their health needs.
BOWEL MANAGEMENT: A QUALITY ASSURANCE APPROACH TO UPGRADING PROGRAMS
Authors: Davis Ann , Nagelhout Marcella J , Hoban Margaret , Barnard Brenda
Published: May 2014

Staff-designed bowel programs were not progressive toward regulation and control; hence the staffs knowledge base required upgrading.
GNP and LTC Team
Authors: Morishita Lynne , Hansen Jennie Chin
Published: May 2014

On Lok provides a total spectrum of health and social services to frail elderly who are vulnerable to placement in a nursing home.
Explore Life Care Possibilities
Authors: Rogers Rowena
Published: May 2014

A smorgasbord of life care facilities is becoming increasingly available, but those persons contemplating such a change should carefully scrutinize the services provided and the fine print of the contract
Studying the Language of Time
Authors: Strumpf Neville E
Published: May 2014

Aging can be examined as a temporal event leading to new discoveries about life and the meaning of time.
Teach the Elderly to Prevent Falls
Authors: Craven Ruth , Bruno Pauline
Published: May 2014

Many elderly persons recognize that a fall may be synonymous with an end to their precarious independence and perhaps, to their lifestyle.
Conquering a Red Sea Experience
Authors: Pilette Patricia Chehy
Published: May 2014

Together we experienced a devastating storm. Huddling in fear, we kept each other warm. Together we witnessed a new dawn. Stronger than before, we found family love always lives on.
The Vulnerable Elderly
Authors: Pearlman Robert A , Ryan-Dykes Margaret
Published: May 2014

Nurse-initiated discussions about healthcare needs offer older patients the opportunity to plan and exercise some degree of autonomy.
Wandering Behavior
Authors: Heim Kathryn M
Published: May 2014

Wandering behavior can be misunderstood and frustrating to nursing staff.
THE AGING OF JAPAN
Authors: Engel Nancy Sharts , Kojima Misako , Martinson Ida M
Published: May 2014

A Community Health Center Responds To
Pressure Scores Nursing Management
Authors: Boykin Anne , Winland-Brown Jill
Published: May 2014

It is said good nursing care prevents pressure sores. Could it also heal existing ones?
STRESSED NURSES
Authors: Yu Lucy C , Kaltreider D Lynne
Published: May 2014

DEALING WITH INCONTINENT PATIENTS
THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIMENT: A TEACHING NURSING HOME
Authors: Burke Mary , Donley Sister Rosemary
Published: May 2014

Gerontology is not a popular subject in medical and nursing schools nor is professional practice well established in the nation's nursing home industry.
Identifying Interest in Gerontology
Authors: Shimamoto Yoshiko , Rose Charles L
Published: May 2014

The need for personnel in gerontology is increasing rapidly, and the problem of developing shortages must be attacked and solved, otherwise all the envisioned granthose programs for the elderly will not be operationalized effectively.
DECISIONS OF JUSTICE AND HEALTH CARE
Authors: Fleck Leonard M
Published: May 2014

Nurses see themselves - rightly so - as advocates of their patients. If the demands of justice are to be taken seriously, then nurses will have to be advocates of such policies.
Reminiscing: The Life Review Therapy
Authors: Lappe Joan M
Published: May 2014

The mental process of reviemng one's life is essential for adjustment to old age and the acceptance of death.
DRUG REVIEWS
Authors: Thomas Barbara , Price Marjorie
Published: May 2014

More than 80% of the elderly in the United States have one or more chronic illnesses. Following the adoption of monthly drug reviews, costs of drug therapy have been substantially reduced.
The Value of Intergenerational Relationships
Authors: McMahon Margaret A
Published: May 2014

It is impossible for nurses to develop realistic plans of care without understanding how human behavior is influenced by relationships within and between generations.
CURBING INCONTINENCE
Authors: Whitman Susan , Kursh Elroy D
Published: May 2014

For the nurse directly involved with patient care, assessment and treatment for urinary incontinence should be routine. A change of focus to rehabilitative efforts is necessary before the patient can reach his or her health status.
Loneliness in the Elderly
Authors: Ryan Maura C , Patterson Joanne
Published: May 2014

Loneliness has become as much a part of Americana as turkey on Thanksgiving - particularly for older Americans.
Older Adults' Sexuality and Remarriage
Authors: Travis Shirley S
Published: May 2014

Unlike the aging female, most males in sound, physical and mental health can expect adequate sexual performance beyond 80 years of age.
Neuroleptics and Behavior: A Comparative Study
Authors: Butler Frieda R , Burgio Louis D , Engel Bernard T
Published: May 2014

Nurses need to consider probable side effects when considering recommendations for the administration of neuroleptic medications. They must also consider the influence side effects may have on efforts towards the rehabilitation of geriatric long-term care patients.
Interventions to Facilitate Personal Control
Authors: Aasen Nita
Published: May 2014

Opportunities to participate In activities consistent with personal talents, values, and interests provide an opportunity for both decisional and behavioral control. Talents may be as varied as playing the piano, gardening, or reading mall to others.
Atrophy AND Exercise
Authors: Sullivan Margaret
Published: May 2014

There is strong evidence that aging muscle atrophy is a result of factors such as poor nutrition, chronic disease, and perhaps most importantly, disuse.
Reality Orientation Research
Authors: Gropper-Katz Elise I
Published: May 2014

Reality orientation has been cited as a technique which may be used with elderly persons who have moderate to severe degrees of confusion.
Self-heating function of carbon nanofiber cement pastes
Authors: Galao O. , Baeza F. J. , Zornoza E. , Garcés P.
Published: May 2014

The viability of carbon nanofiber (CNF) composites incement matrices as a self-heating material is reported in this paper. This functional application would allow the use of CNF cement composites as a heating element in buildings, or for deicing pavements of civil engineering transport infrastructures, such as highways or airport runways.
Cement pastes with the addition of different CNF dosages (from 0 to 5% by cement mass) have been prepared. Afterwards, tests were run at different fixed voltages (50, 100 and 150V), and the temperature of the specimens was registered. Also the possibility of using a casting method like shotcrete, instead of just pouring the fresh mix into the mild (with no system’s efficiency loss expected) was studied.
Temperatures up to 138 °C were registered during shotcrete-5% CNF cement paste tests (showing initial 10 °C/min heating rates). However a minimum voltage was required in order to achieve a proper system functioning.
Using SPRT+ to Reduce Measure Time on Student Learning Efficiency by Pre-defined Student's Confidence Indicator
Authors: Lai Chien-Hung , Lee Tsung-Po , Jong Bin-Shyan , Hsia Yen-Teh
Published: May 2014

In traditional teaching method in course, teachers usually used test to measure students learning efficiency, but we doing lots of test that may lower student learning motivation, so our research main purpose is how to reduce the time in test that student take and measure student's learning efficiency precisely. Some researcher combine test question with confidence indicator to make student assess their confidence about the answer and get reflection so that student can think deep about the course. Another researcher point out we can use mastery of the course to reduce test time student took. No matter to use confidence indicator or mastery of the course to reduce the test time, there is no research on both of them, so our research combine sequential probability ratio test(SPRT) and confidence indicator called SPRT+ to achieve real-time assessing student's learning efficiency. Because of students assess their own learning confidence may not be very accuracy. In our research, we pre-defined student's confidence indicator base on student's mid-term score and let student finish the test, after the test we discuss if we let student finish the same test by choice their own confidence indicator, can pre-defined student's confidence indicator make the same result in measure student's learning efficiency and reduce the test time. Result shows that we can use SPRT+(pre-defined student's confidence indicator or not) to measure student's learning efficiency and reduce the test time.
Teaching Model Innovation of Production Operation Management Engaging in ERP Sandbox Simulation
Authors: Chen Tinggui
Published: May 2014

In light of the course of production operation management status, this article proposes the innovation and reform of the teaching model from three aspects of from the curriculum syllabus reform, the simulation of typical teaching organization model, and the enterprise resource process (ERP) sandbox application in the course practice. There are an exhaustive implementation procedure and a further discussion on the promotion outcome. The results indicate that the innovation of teaching model and case studying practice in production operation management based on ERP sandbox simulation is feasible.
’n Model vir psigiatriese verpleegkundige begeleiding van die pasiënt met geestesongemak: Deel II
Authors: Greeff M.
Published: May 2014

The conceptualization of the concept mental discomfort formed only part of the research methodology. The goal was to conceptualize the concept mental discomfort in the conceptual frame of reference of Psychiatric Nursing. The concept was one of three concepts to be analyzed in this research. The combined approach of concept analysis was used. This was done as follows:Research dictionary and subject terminological definitions of the concept;Construct cases of the concept: a model and borderline case;Formulate criteria for the concept;Conduct internal dialogue;Reformulate and refine the concept. After completion of the process the concept mental discomfort was conceptually defined.
Academic nurse leaders’ interpretation of concepts and priorities related to the examination of scientific short papers, dissertations and theses – Part 1
Authors: Brink H.
Published: May 2014

The purpose of this study was to establish whether there is agreement among academic nurse leaders in their interpretation of aspects and criteria related to the examination of scientific short papers, dissertations and theses. The Delphi technique was selected as the most appropriate method of data-collection for this type of study. The target population identified for this study consisted of the Heads of Nursing Departments or their delegates from the 18 universities of the four provinces of the RSA, self-governing and independent states of Southern Africa and Namibia, which offer nursing degrees.
Verpleegkundiges en pasiënte se belewenis van gesamentlike gesondheidsdienslewering aan alle bevolkingsgroepe in 'n hospitaal
Authors: Poggenpoel M. , Uys H. , Botes A. , Dörfling C. , Greeff M.
Published: May 2014

In a community hospital in Gauteng, the hospital management had, on short notice, to provide combined health services to all population groups. In the past different health services were delivered to each population group. The integration of health service delivery was a sudden change. Based on this, research questions arose, namely: how do nurses and patients experience this change, and how could they be assisted to adjust to the change. The research objectives were twofold, namely: to explore and describe nurses and patients’ experience of combined health delivery to all population groups and based on the results to make recommendations to assist them with adjustment to a combined health delivery system. An exploratory, descriptive and contextual research design was followed Trustworthiness was ensured by applying Guba's approach. Phenomenological and individual focus interviews were conducted with forty nurses and patients who were selected purposively. Field notes were written after completion of each interview. The transcribed data was analysed by using Giorgi’s and Kerlinger’s methods combined. Results were discussed and a literature control completed. The most important conclusions reached were: there was an insufficient administrative structure in the hospital as a result of insufficient preparation for the combined health service delivery for all population groups; the whites ’ perception of different populations groups is based on an ethnocentric Western approach. This led to their experience of culture shock that resulted in feelings of anger/frustration, fear and sadness; the willingness of other populations groups to adjust to combined health service delivery led to their experience of happiness; there exists communication problems between population groups because of their not being able to communicate in their own language and the difference in communication styles; the verbalised Christian viewpoint and values of whites nurses and patients are not congruent with their prejudiced perception of people of other population groups and cultures, and the different population groups do not know each other's lifeworlds and that leads to prejudices that block open communication. Several recommendations were made based on these conclusions.
Health education: A baby show as an evaluation tool
Authors: Couper I. D.
Published: May 2014

Health education is an essential ingredient of primary health care but its impact is difficult to evaluate. Where evaluation does occur, the research methods often require major expenditure of manpower, time and money. In addition, despite the importance of incorporating the primary health care goal of promoting participation in health, the subjects of the research often become victims yet again, gaining no visible benefits from the process in a situation where they have many basic needs which are not met.
The need for occupational health services in Bloemfontein
Authors: Du Rand P. P. , Schoeman W.
Published: May 2014

The research was undertaken to ascertain the need for occupational health services in Bloemfontein with the possibility of planning such services in small and medium industries. As mentioned in the problem statement, small and medium industries generally do not employ an occupational health nurse. The survey method was used and the research was descriptive in nature. Questionnaires were used to collect information and the researcher evaluated the environment for safety hazards by means of a checklist. Three samples were conducted: a samples test to identify the industries and employees and goal-directed selection to identify the managers. The main findings of the research showed that managers and employees do not know about industrial health.