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Effectiveness of a community‐based health programme on the blood pressure control, adherence and knowledge of adults with hypertension: A PRECEDE‐PROCEED model approach
Authors: Calano Benedict Jerome D. , Cacal Mary Jane B. , Cal Christian B. , Calletor Klein P. , Guce Frances Irah Crichelle C. , Bongar Maria Victoria V. , Macindo John Rey B. 
Published: January 2019

AbstractAims and ObjectivesTo determine the effectiveness of a community‐based health programme grounded on the PRECEDE‐PROCEED model, on the knowledge, adherence and blood pressure control of community‐dwelling adults with hypertension.BackgroundHypertension has consistently been a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in different countries and has continuously increased in prevalence. Albeit manageable with lifestyle modification and anti‐hypertensive medications, adequate knowledge and poor adherence to these treatment regimens are issues that have led to poor blood pressure control.DesignQuasi‐experimental, one‐group pretest–post‐test design.MethodsThe PRECEDE‐PROCEED model was used to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of the community‐based health programme. From August to October 2017, a total of 50 community‐dwelling adults with hypertension participated in the programme which included blood pressure monitoring, targeted health educations, motivational interviews, individualised lifestyle modification plans and house‐to‐house visits. Knowledge, adherence and blood pressure were assessed at the start and at the end of the 2‐month programme. Gathered data were analysed using descriptive statistics and RM‐MANOVA. The TREND checklist was followed in reporting this study (See Appendix S1).ResultsAfter 2 months, the mean adherence, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure significantly improved, attributing more than 25% of the change. Although knowledge scores were significantly higher after the programme, it only accounted 9% of the improvement.ConclusionThis study provides evidence on the effectiveness of a community‐based health programme grounded on the PRECEDE‐PROCEED model on the knowledge, adherence and blood pressure control of community‐dwelling adults with hypertension.Relevance to Clinical PracticeThe community‐based health programme is beneficial to community‐dwelling adults with hypertension in promoting knowledge and adherence to treatment regimen and improving BP control. This study also provides a framework for developing new or enhancing existing programmes on hypertension in the Philippines.
The role of nurse prescribers in memory services and their continuing professional development: A review of the literature
Authors: Emrich‐Mills Luke , Collier Paul , West Juniper 
Published: January 2019

AbstractBackgroundNurse prescribers (NPs) in memory services have a potentially important role in alleviating the burden of dementia on health care, but they require continuing professional development (CPD) specific to their scope of practice.AimsTo inform development of CPD workshops for mental health NPs working in memory services, a review of the literature was undertaken regarding role and CPD issues of this professional group.Design and MethodsHealthcare databases were searched using defined search terms alongside lateral searches. Study characteristics were extracted systematically, with results grouped thematically in the style of a narrative review. Reporting followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses, adapted for current methods (see Supporting Information File S1).Results and DiscussionNine articles specifically addressing nurse prescribing in memory services were found. Studies from broader areas were drawn upon. Considerable variation was found for how the role of memory service NPs might be defined, due in part to variation in characteristics of memory services. NPs, other clinical staff and patients have provided positive feedback to the introduction of the role in memory services and elsewhere. However, concerns around prescribing cautiousness of NPs were apparent. Little clinical or economic outcome data were found to compare opinions and experiences to, with none for NPs in memory services. Literature addressing CPD issues for NPs in memory services was nonexistent. Studies from surrounding areas suggest a problem with availability of CPD opportunities for nurse prescribers.ConclusionThis review highlights the paucity of literature for this area of inquiry, particularly for clinical, economic and other patient outcome data.Relevance to Clinical PracticeVariation in the little existing evidence suggests development of CPD opportunities should spend time understanding issues at the local level. The gap in the literature in this area may impact policy decisions in the UK and elsewhere.
Examining the effects of menstruation on women's helping behaviour in the workplace
Authors: Motro Daphna , Gabriel Allison S. , Ellis Aleksander P. J. 
Published: January 2019

The purpose of this study was to examine how menstruation affects women's well‐being and discretionary helping on a day‐to‐day basis – an important step in understanding how factors tied to women's health affect them daily at work. Using an experience sampling study with 96 women over 20 workdays (Level‐1 n = 1640), results indicated that the pain experienced by women on the days they were menstruating related to increased daily depletion and negative mood. Depletion subsequently decreased helping, whereas negative mood did not. However, the positive effects of pain on depletion and negative mood were attenuated for women who had higher levels of trait‐level approach motivation. Our work speaks to a biological process that is normal and recurring for half of the workforce, helping shed light on this largely ignored topic.Practitioner points

We identify the effects of menstruation on helping behaviours at work, bringing the discussion of women's health into the organizational spotlight at a time when companies are creating ‘period policies’ to help support women at work.

Our findings suggest that women feel increased pain on days when they menstruate; pain, in turn, relates to increased feelings of depletion and lower helping behaviours.

Scholars and practitioners should consider how these physiological shifts that are unique to women's health affect their work experiences daily.
Methodological quality and risk‐of‐bias assessments in systematic reviews of treatments for peri‐implantitis
Authors: Hasuike Akira , Ueno Daisuke , Nagashima Hidekazu , Kubota Tatsuya , Tsukune Naoya , Watanabe Norihisa , Sato Shuichi 
Published: January 2019

Background and ObjectivesThe purpose of the present study was to evaluate the methodological quality and risk of bias in systematic reviews (SRs) on the effectiveness of peri‐implantitis treatments.Material and MethodsWe searched four electronic databases: MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and EMBASE. Previous SRs focusing on peri‐implantitis treatment published between 2010 and 2017 were identified. After literature screening, eligible SRs were qualitatively assessed using two validated instruments: Assessing the Methodological Quality of Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR2) and Risk Of Bias In Systematic reviews (ROBIS). The characteristics and findings of SRs are also reported.ResultsA total of 23 SRs formed the basis of this study. Of the 23, six included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) only. Overall, the AMSTAR2 assessment revealed three studies with high and six studies with low methodological quality, and all the other SRs were judged as having critically low methodological quality. ROBIS revealed only one Cochrane review with a low risk of bias and the others with a high risk of bias. In particular, the assessment of non‐randomized studies (NRSIs), appropriateness of ROB assessment, and meta‐analysis did not satisfy the criteria in AMSTAR2 assessment. Furthermore, there were a few SRs that interpreted and discussed the results of risk of bias (ROB) and heterogeneity assessment, together with the impact of treatment.ConclusionsDue to the lack of head‐to‐head comparisons conducted in RCTs, review authors need to use other sources of evidence, such as clinical control trials (CCTs), cohort studies (CS), clinical research (CR), and animal studies. The end result is the presentation of low‐quality evidence, with high ROB. Several SRs conducted network meta‐analysis as an alternative to head‐to‐head conventional meta‐analysis of RCTs. We suggest that the best methods to generate, access, and assess evidence in situations where RCT evidence is lacking should be discussed on an urgent basis.
Extinction and colonisation of habitat specialists drive plant species replacement along a Mediterranean grassland‐forest succession
Authors: Bagaria Guillem , Rodà Ferran , Pino Joan 
Published: January 2019

AbstractQuestionsLand‐use change causes shifts in species richness, which can be delayed. However, beta‐diversity patterns and especially the relative role of species replacement and nestedness in these situations with time‐lagged extinctions and colonisations remain unknown. We aim to (a) quantify beta‐diversity change, species replacement and nestedness for vascular plants along a grassland–forest succession with time‐lagged biodiversity change for more than 50 years; (b) check its consistency between all species, grassland specialists and forest specialists, and (c) identify the role of forest encroachment relative to other drivers.Study sitePrades Mountains, Catalonia (NE Iberian Peninsula).MethodsWe sampled 18 sites representing a gradient in past and current grassland area and connectivity, and in forest encroachment intensity, to obtain plant composition of all species, grassland specialists and forest specialists. We quantified overall beta‐diversity and its components at each species classification group along the forest encroachment gradient and other drivers. Then, we used general linear models to study (a) the change rate of beta diversity along the forest encroachment gradient and (b) the relative importance of the drivers in explaining beta diversity.ResultsFollowing the forest encroachment gradient, we found an overall noticeable species replacement, while nestedness was the main component for habitat specialists. Landscape differences contributed to explaining most compositional differences (both nestedness and replacement), while soil characteristics and geographic distance had a more restricted contribution.ConclusionsSpecies replacement due to environmental sorting occurred over the succession, triggered by selective extinctions of grassland specialists and selective colonisations of forest specialists. Nonetheless, historical landscape characteristics, current landscape characteristics and geographic distance modulate plant extinctions and colonisations, suggesting biological inertia, mass effects and habitat isolation, respectively. Partitioning beta‐diversity into nestedness and replacement components and exploring the extinction and colonisation patterns of habitat specialist groups might provide relevant insight into the drivers and processes of community shift after land‐use change.
Portrait of the student as a young writer: some student survey findings about attitudes to writing and self‐efficacy as writers
Authors: Gadd Murray , Parr Judy M. , Robertson James , Carran Lliam , Ali Zeba , Gendall Linda , Watson Kate 
Published: January 2019

AbstractThis New Zealand‐based article reports on an analysis of data gathered over two years from upper primary school students on their attitudes to writing and writing instruction and their beliefs about their self‐efficacy as developing writers. Responses from 449 students in five diverse schools are included. Through an online survey administered at the beginning and end of each of the two years, students responded to a range of mostly closed questions. Conclusions (including student comments) were made about students' likes, dislikes and preferences as developing writers. Levels of association between their attitudes and gender and between their attitudes and proficiency levels were explored. Conclusions were also made about how student attitudes affect teacher practice.
Evaluation of a social network intervention on child feeding practices and caregiver knowledge
Authors: Fiorella Kathryn J. , Gavenus Erika R. , Milner Erin M. , Moore Megan , Wilson‐Anumudu Folasade , Adhiambo Florida , Mattah Brian , Bukusi Elizabeth , Fernald Lia C. H. 
Published: January 2019

AbstractFood insecurity and poor infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices contribute to undernutrition. The Kanyakla Nutrition Program was developed in rural Kenya to provide knowledge alongside social support for recommended IYCF practices. Utilizing a social network approach, the Kanyakla Nutrition Program trained community health workers (CHWs) to engage mothers, fathers, and grandparents in nutrition education and discussions about strategies to provide instrumental, emotional, and information support within their community. The 12‐week programme included six sessions and was implemented on Mfangano Island, Kenya, in 2014–2015. We analysed intervention effects on (a) nutrition knowledge among community members or CHWs and (2) IYCF practices among children 1–3 years. Nutrition knowledge was assessed using a postintervention comparison among intervention (community,n = 43; CHW,n = 22) and comparison groups (community,n = 149; CHW,n = 64). We used a quasi‐experimental design and difference‐in‐difference to assess IYCF indicators using dietary recall data from an ongoing cohort study among intervention participants (n = 48) with individuals living on Mfangano Island where the intervention was not implemented (n = 178) before the intervention, within 1 month postintervention, and 6 months postintervention. Findings showed no effect of the intervention on IYCF indicators (e.g., dietary diversity and meal frequency), and less than 15% of children met minimum acceptable diet criteria at any time point. However, knowledge and confidence among community members and CHWs were significantly higher 2 years postintervention. Thus, a social network approach had an enduring effect on nutrition knowledge, but no effects on improved IYCF practices.
Icodextrin is associated with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation in peritoneal dialysis patients
Authors: Wang I‐Kuan , Tsai Tsung‐Hsun , Chang Shih‐Shang , Lin Shih‐Yi , Yen Tzung‐Hai , Lin Cheng‐Li , Sung Fung‐Chang 
Published: January 2019

ABSTRACTAimDialysis patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are at 1.72‐fold increased mortality risk. This study investigated whether peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients using icodextrin were at a reduced risk of AF.MethodsFrom the Taiwan National Health Insurance database, we identified 4040 icodextrin users and 3517 non‐users among 7557 patients newly diagnosed with end‐stage renal disease undergoing PD from 2005 to 2011. The incidence of AF was compared between PD patients with and without icodextrin treatment by the end of 2011, with the hazard ratio (HR) of AF measured using Cox proportional hazards regression models.ResultsThe incidence of AF was 50% lower in icodextrin users than in non‐users (2.14 vs 4.24 per 1000 person‐years) with an adjusted HR of 0.49 (95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.28–0.85). The protective effect was greater for PD patients with diabetes (adjusted HR = 0.39, 95% CI = 0.17–0.86) than those without diabetes (adjusted HR = 0.57, 95% CI = 0.28–1.18). The beneficial effect of icodextrin treatment remained after controlling for the competing risk of deaths, with an adjusted sub‐HR of 0.35 (95% CI = 0.16–0.75) for those with diabetes and 0.50 (95% CI = 0.26–0.99) for those without diabetes.ConclusionThe use of icodextrin solution is associated with a lower risk of new‐onset AF in PD patients. The protective effectiveness was greater for those with diabetes.
Evaluation of the efficiency of hydrolyzed whey formula to prevent cow’s milk allergy in the BALB/c mouse model
Authors: Chikhi Amina , Elmecherfi Kamel‐Eddine , Bernard Hervé , Cortes‐Perez Naima , Kheroua Omar , Saidi Djamel , Adel‐Patient Karine 
Published: January 2019

AbstractBackgroundPartially hydrolyzed milk formulas have been proposed for primary prevention in at‐risk infants, but evidence of their efficiency and elucidation of the underlying mechanisms are still lacking. Thanks to a Th2‐biased mouse model mimicking at‐risk patients, we aimed to assess the potency of a partially hydrolyzed whey formula (pHWF) to induce oral tolerance thus preventing further cow's milk (CM) allergy.MethodsBALB/c mice were gavaged with pHWF, standard milk formula (SF), or vehicle only (PBS+). All mice were then orally sensitized to CM using cholera toxin and further chronically exposed to CM. Humoral (IgE, IgG1, IgG2a) and cellular (Th2/Th1/Th17 cytokine secretion; frequency of CD4+GATA3+ and CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T cells in the spleen) responses against β‐lactoglobulin (BLG) and whole caseins (CAS) were assessed, as well as a marker of elicitation of allergic reaction (mMCP‐1) released after an oral challenge with CM.ResultsAll markers of sensitization and of allergic reaction were evidenced in the PBS+ mice and were significantly enhanced upon chronic exposure. Gavage with SF totally and durably prevented sensitization and elicitation of the allergic reaction. Conversely, pre‐treatment with pHWF only reduced BLG‐specific sensitization (IgE, Th2 cytokines), with no significant effect on sensitization to caseins. However, pHWF pre‐treatment significantly reduced mMCP‐1 concentration in plasma after CM challenges. CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Treg cell frequency could not be correlated with tolerance efficiency.ConclusionPartially hydrolyzed whey formula only partially prevents the further development of CM allergy in this Th2‐biased model. A hydrolysate from both whey and casein fractions may be more efficient.
Factors Predicting Successful Outcomes for Percutaneous Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation in Patients With Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia: Implications for Surgical Decision Making
Authors: Li Xiuhua , Zheng Shuyue , Yang Liqiang , Cao Zhao , Ni Jiaxiang , Zhang Yuqi 
Published: January 2019

AbstractObjectivesIn this study we aimed to identify specific factors predicting successful outcomes after percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) for idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (ITN) and risk factors that were associated with inferior outcomes.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed our cohort of 1,624 patients who underwent RFT for trigeminal neuralgia between January 2000 and December 2017. Demographic and clinical data including age, gender, disease duration, affected side, baseline pain score, pain distribution, history of previous surgical intervention, and pain characteristics were collected and evaluated for their association with outcome using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results78.1% of patients experienced a successful outcome of RFT for ITN as predefined criteria. Pain characteristics and history of surgical treatment were significant predictors associated with successful outcomes in regression analysis. Multivariate analysis identified provoked episodic pain at diagnosis (odds ratio [OR] = 23.629, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 16.316 to 34.219, P = 0.010), mixed pain (OR = 8.394, 95% CI: 5.951 to 11.840, P = 0.011), and no history of surgical treatment (OR = 2.189, 95% CI: 1.411 to 3.396, P = 0.019) as independent predictors for successful RFT outcome.ConclusionPresence of provoked episodic pain and mixed pain were significantly associated with successful outcome of RFT for ITN. Moreover, patients with ITN who underwent RFT for the first time were more likely to benefit from successful outcome. These findings should be considered when managing ITN with RFT to improve the likelihood of a successful outcome.
Decision‐making and risk in bipolar disorder: A quantitative study using fuzzy trace theory
Authors: Sicilia Anna Chiara , Lukacs Julia Nora , Jones Steven , Perez Algorta Guillermo 
Published: January 2019

ObjectivesThis study characterizes risk‐taking behaviours in a group of people with a self‐reported diagnosis of BD using fuzzy trace theory (FTT). FTT hypothesizes that risk‐taking is a ‘reasoned’ (but sometimes faulty) action, rather than an impulsive act associated with mood fluctuations.DesignWe tested whether measures of FTT (verbatim and gist‐based thinking) were predictive of risk‐taking intentions in BD, after controlling for mood and impulsivity. We hypothesized that FTT scales would be significant predictors of risk‐taking intentions even after accounting for mood and impulsivity.MethodsFifty‐eight participants with BD (age range 21–78, 68% female) completed a series of online questionnaires assessing risk intentions, mood, impulsivity, and FTT.ResultsFuzzy trace theory scales significantly predicted risk‐taking intentions (medium effect sizes), after controlling for mood and impulsivity consistent with FTT (part range .26 to .49). Participants with BD did not show any statistically significant tendency towards verbatim‐based thinking.ConclusionsFuzzy trace theory gist and verbatim representations were both independent predictors of risk‐taking intentions, even after controlling for mood and impulsivity. The results offer an innovative conceptualization of the mechanisms behind risk‐taking in BD.Practitioner points

Risk‐taking behaviour in bipolar disorder is not just a consequence of impulsivity.

Measures of fuzzy trace theory help to understand risk‐taking in bipolar disorder.

FTT measures predict risk‐taking intentions, after controlling for mood and impulsivity.
Grape berry position affects the diurnal dynamics of its metabolic profile
Authors: Reshef Noam , Fait Aaron , Agam Nurit 
Published: January 2019

AbstractSolar irradiance and air temperature are characterized by dramatic circadian fluctuations and are known to significantly modulate fruit composition. To date, it remains unclear whether the abrupt, yet predictive, diurnal changes in radiation and temperature prompt direct metabolic turn‐over in the fruit. We assessed the role of fruit insolation, air temperature, and source‐tissue CO2 assimilation in the diurnal compositional changes in ripening grape berries. This was performed by comparing the diurnal changes in metabolite profiles of berries positioned such that they experienced (a) contrasting diurnal solar irradiance patterns, and (b) similar irradiance but contrasting diurnal CO2 assimilation patterns of adjacent leaves. Grape carbon levels increased during the morning and decreased thereafter. Sucrose levels decreased throughout the day and were correlated with air temperature, but not with the diurnal pattern of leaf CO2 assimilation. Tight correlation between sucrose and glucose‐6‐phosphate indicated the involvement of photorespiration/glycolysis in sucrose depletion. Amino acids, polyamines, and phenylpropanoids fluctuated diurnally, and were highly responsive to the diurnal insolation pattern of the fruit. Our results fill the knowledge gap regarding the circadian pattern of source‐sink assimilate‐translocation in grapevine. In addition, they suggest that short‐term direct solar exposure of the fruit impacts both its diurnal and nocturnal metabolism.