bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Nurses' practices in the context of primary healthcare in Portugal
Authors: Dalla Nora Carlise Rigon , Schaefer Rafaela , Neves-Amado João 
Published: September 2018

Aim The aim of this study was to identify and categorise the nursing practices of Portuguese nurses in the context of primary healthcare services. Methods A scoping review was undertaken using the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences literature database; Spanish Bibliographic Index of Health Sciences; Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online; Cochrane Library; Scientific Electronic Library Online; El Banco de Datos de Enfermería nursing database; and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases. The search strategy included articles of original research, which involved nurses or nursing practices in the context of Portugal’s primary healthcare, published in Portuguese, Spanish and/or English. The review involved the analysis of 11 studies published in Latin American, Brazilian and Portuguese journals, therefore all were available in Portuguese, published between 2007 and 2013. Results From the analysis it was possible to establish four categories of primary healthcare nurses’ work: technical procedures, health promotion, independent actions, and management and training practices. Conclusions Primary healthcare nursing in Portugal is challenged in the context of making more effective use of its own competences, investing more in actions of health promotion and disease prevention and less in technical curative procedures, thus contributing to better performance in the Portuguese National Health System.
Evaluation of individuals’ health beliefs and their association with testicular self-examination: adult sample from Amasya
Authors: Gümüş Kenan , Terzi Banu 
Published: September 2018

Background Testicular self-examination is important for the early diagnosis and treatment of testicular cancer; the nature of the examination itself influences individuals’ health beliefs about testicular self-examination. Methods This descriptive research study was carried out using 152 individuals working at Amasya University between August and November 2016. A personal information form and Champion’s Health Belief Model Scale were used for the data collection stage of this research. Descriptive statistical tests, Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis variance analysis and Cronbach’s alpha were used in the data analysis stage. Results Analysis of respondents’ sociodemographic data revealed that the study participants’ mean age was 38.88 ± 9.36, and that 112 participants (73.7%) were married and 76 participants (50.0%) had a graduate degree at the time the study was conducted. Of the research participants, 134 (88.2%) had no training on testicular self-examination; a statistically significant difference ( p < 0.05) was found between participants’ consciousness of their capability to perform testicular self-examination on their own and the mean factor scores of the Champion’s Health Belief Model Scale’s ‘barriers of testicular self-examination’ and ‘self-effectiveness’ items. Conclusion The study found that health beliefs play a part in individuals’ positive health behaviours regarding testicular self-examination.
Cancer risk perception in relation to associated symptoms in Barrett's patients: A cross sectional study on quality of life
Authors: van der Ende-van Loon Mirjam CM , Rosmolen Wilda D , Houterman Saskia , Schoon Erik J , Curvers Wouter L 
Published: September 2018

BackgroundBarrett's oesophagus affects patients’ quality of life and may be a psychological burden due to the threat of developing an oesophageal adenocarcinoma.ObjectiveAssessing the oesophageal adenocarcinoma risk perceived by non‐dysplastic Barrett's oesophagus patients and its association with quality of life, illness perception and reflux symptoms.MethodsThis cross‐sectional questionnaire study included 158 Barrett's oesophagus non‐dysplastic patients aged 18–75 years. Based on their annual and lifetime oesophageal adenocarcinoma risk estimations measured with the Magnifier Scale, patients were classified as overestimating or underestimating. Associations between the groups where assed on demographics, reflux symptoms and results of the Outcomes Study Short‐Form‐36 (SF‐36) and the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B‐IPQ).ResultsThe annual oesophageal adenocarcinoma risk was overestimated by 41%. Overestimating patients had lower means on the SF‐36 domains: bodily pain (annual p = 0.007 and lifetime p = 0.014), general health (annual p = 0.011 and lifetime p = 0.014), vitality (annual p = 0.030), physical functioning (lifetime p = 0.028), worse illness perception (total score p = 0.001) and significantly more reflux symptoms.ConclusionsOverestimation of the oesophageal adenocarcinoma risk by Barrett's oesophagus patients was associated with decreased quality of life and worse illness perceptions, which is most likely caused by symptoms of dyspepsia and reflux. These symptoms should be adequately treated, and patients may be in need of extra support and specific information about their oesophageal adenocarcinoma risk.
Metal Nanoparticle-Catalyzed Hydrogen Generation from Liquid Chemical Hydrides
Authors: Zhong Shan , Xu Qiang 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
To address the global energy crisis, it is imperative to develop effective, renewable and clean energy carriers. As one of the most promising candidates, hydrogen has a high energy density and is environmentally friendly. However, the limitation of hydrogen storage hinders the realization of a hydrogen society. Generally, a high hydrogen capacity, fast reaction kinetics, low cost, and safety are required in a hydrogen storage system for practical applications. In this respect, liquid chemical hydrides, like aqueous ammonia borane, hydrous hydrazine, and formic acid, have received much attention which would satisfy the above requirements and have good compatibility with the infrastructure for liquid fuels. This account reviews detailed research progress in hydrogen generation from liquid chemical hydrides catalyzed by metal nanoparticles in our group. Finally, the challenges and prospects are discussed.
Sodium Hyaluronate and Platelet-Rich Plasma for Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears
Authors: CAI YU , SUN ZHENXING , LIAO BOKAI , SONG ZHANQIANG , XIAO TING , ZHU PENGFEI 
Published: September 2018

ABSTRACT

Purpose
The treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCT) remains controversial. Few studies have focused on the conservative and new measurements of small to medium PTRCT. The use of sodium hyaluronate (SH) or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a method for rotator cuff repair requires further investigation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the combined use of SH and PRP in the treatment of small to medium PTRCT.

Study Design
A double-blinded randomized trial was used in this study.

Methods
Individuals with PTRCT detected by clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were included in this study. The patients were randomly assigned to receive subacromial injections of normal saline, SH, PRP, or SH + PRP once a week for 4 wk. The primary outcome measure was the Constant score, and the secondary outcomes included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and the visual analog scale scores. All of the clinical outcomes were assessed at pretreatment and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months posttreatment. MRI was used to evaluate the evolution of the cuff defect after 1 yr.

Results
The PRP group and the SH + PRP group showed a significantly higher Constant score and ASES score after the treatments. There were significant differences between the SH + PRP group and the SH or PRP group at 12 months in the Constant, visual analog scale, and ASES scores. MRI results showed that the tear size significantly decreased in both the PRP and the SH + PRP groups, especially in the SH + PRP group.

Conclusion
Our study provided evidence of the efficacy of PRP injection in the healing of small to medium PTRCT. Moreover, the combined injection of SH and PRP yielded a better clinical outcome than SH or PRP alone.
Adult intraosseous access: a comparison of devices
Authors: Dixon Matthew , Voss Sarah 
Published: September 2018

Background: Evidence to support device choice in intraosseous access is lacking in UK paramedic practice. Being unable to access the sternum with devices may result in under-treatment because of the inability to gain timely vascular access. This represents a shortcoming in current practice and a need for further research. Method: A literature review was conducted to find suitable studies and these were critically appraised. The data were synthesised to draw conclusions that could either influence practice or inform research. Study results were analysed in order to examine the following outcomes for devices most successful in terms of insertion rates; insertion times; ease of use; and flow rates. Cost-efficacy was also taken into consideration. Results: Forty-eight relevant articles were identified in the search and 18 were analysed. Of the 18 articles, 7 were randomised controlled trials and 11 were observational studies. Results varied widely with differences in reporting making the synthesis of data problematic. However, there was sufficient evidence to conclude that semi-automatic devices are superior to manual ones. Conclusion: Weaknesses in the evidence and inconsistencies between studies limited the conclusions that could be drawn. There is a strong mandate here for further research.
Enabling reasonable adjustments for people living with diabetes and a learning disability
Authors: Smith Susan , Phillips Anne 
Published: September 2018

People living with a learning disability have a disproportionately higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Susan Smith and Anne Phillips discuss the reasonable adjustments that can be made to improve care for this group of individuals This article will consider diabetes and people with learning disabilities and critically explore a recent report called NHS RightCare Pathway: Diabetes—Reasonable Adjustments For People With a Learning Disability Who Have Diabetes. This report was created in response to an increased prevalence of diabetes in people living with a learning disability. Reasonable adjustments in the delivery of practice nurse-led diabetes care will be examined in conjunction with the guidance from The Equality Act 2010 in order to enable diabetes care to be more accessible for people living with diabetes and a learning disability.
Mosquito-borne diseases and travel health
Authors: Grieve Sandra 
Published: September 2018

Mosquitoes are recognised as one of the most deadly animals in the world due to the vector-borne diseases they spread. Sandra Grieve provides an overview of the key mosquito-borne diseases the practice nurse needs to know about Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing thousands of deaths globally every year. Many vectors are bloodsucking insects requiring a blood meal to reproduce. Knowledge of epidemiology, the diseases and associated risks are important for practice nurses advising travellers visiting areas affected by these diseases. This article will focus on mosquito-borne diseases. The list is not exhaustive, and others should be taken into account during the pre-travel consultation.
The role of fractional exhaled nitric oxide in the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory disease
Authors: Gawlik-Lipinski Aleksandra 
Published: September 2018

Recent guidelines have suggested the use of fractional exhaled nitric oxide in the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory disease. Aleksandra Gawlik-Lipinski explains the evidence behind this testing Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) is linked to the inflammatory process in the lungs and levels are typically elevated in the eosinophilic asthma phenotype. Therefore, FeNO is useful in the diagnosis of asthma and there is an indication that it could guide corticosteroid treatment in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with eosinophilic inflammation patterns of disease. There is also limited evidence suggesting that FeNO could aid differentiating between asthma, COPD and asthma–COPD overlap. More research is required to establish the role of FeNO measurement in other respiratory diseases.
Game chromatic number of Cartesian and corona product graphs
Authors: BOKHARY Syed Ahtsham Ul Haq , IQBAL Tanveer , ALİ Usman 
Published: September 2018

The game chromatic number $\chi_g$ is investigated for Cartesian
product $G\square H$ and corona product $G\circ H$ of two graphs $G$
and $H$. The exact values for the game chromatic number of Cartesian
product graph of $S_{3}\square S_{n}$ is found, where $S_n$ is a
star graph of order $n+1$. This extends previous results of
Bartnicki et al. [1] and Sia [9] on the game chromatic
number of Cartesian product graphs. Let $P_m$ be the path graph on
$m$ vertices and $C_n$ be the cycle graph on $n$ vertices. We have
determined the exact values for the game chromatic number of corona
product graphs $P_{m}\circ K_{1}$ and $P_{m}\circ C_{n}$.
Sınıf Öğretmenlerinin Özel Gereksinimli Öğrencilerin Eğitsel Değerlendirme Süreçlerine Yönelik Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Işıkdoğan Uğurlu Necla , Kayhan Nilay 
Published: September 2018

Özel gereksinimli
öğrencilerin, eğitsel değerlendirme sürecinde bir takım yasal düzenlemeler
bulunmaktadır. Öğretmenlerin, öğrencilerin bireysel gereksinimlerine uygun bir
eğitim ortamı oluşturmaları için performans belirlemede, eğitsel değerlendirme
sürecinde, bir takım mesleki yeterlikler ile etkili öğretim becerilerine sahip
olması gerekmektedir. Betimsel desende nitel araştırma yönteminde
gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmada kaynaştırma ortamlarında görevli sınıf
öğretmenlerinin, özel gereksinimli öğrencilerinin eğitsel değerlendirme süreçleri olan tarama,
tanılama, yönlendirme, BEP hazırlama, ilerlemenin kayıt edilmesi ve öğretimsel
düzenlemeler hakkındaki görüşleri incelenmiştir. Ankara İli Sincan İlçesindeki
bir ilkokulda 3. ve 4. sınıflarda görevli 6 sınıf öğretmeni ile yarı
yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği ile toplanan veriler, nitel analize uygun bir
biçimde analiz edilmiştir. Beş (5) ana ve on üç (13) alt temadan oluşan
bulgulara göre öğretmenler eğitsel değerlendirme sonrasında izleme
çalışmalarının olmamasından, tanı ve değerlendirme çalışmalarında destek hizmet
almamalarından ve özel eğitimde ölçme değerlendirme alanıyla ilgili mesleki
bilgi düzeylerinin az olmasından kaynaklı sorunlar yaşadıklarını ifade
etmişlerdir.
Sporda Karşıt Görüşe Saygı ve Öz Denetim Ölçeği: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: GÜLLE Mahmut 
Published: September 2018

Günümüz
yaşamında en fazla yaşanan sorunlardan birisi olan taraftarlık olgusu her geçen
gün farklı boyutlar ve sorunlarla karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Bu amaçla sporun içinde
bulunan ve kendini bir tarafa ait hisseden bireylerin rakiplerine olan saygı ve
nefret tutumunun ortaya konmasına bu çalışmanın ana temelini oluşturmaktadır.
Çalışma grubunu Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesinde farklı bölümlerde eğitim
gören 316 (Kadın 109 - Erkek 207) öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Çalışmanın oluşturmasında toplam 24 soru
maddesinden faydalanılmıştır. Elde edilen 24 maddelik sorudan daha sonra
yapılan geçerlilik güvenirlik analizleri sonucunda 15 maddeye düşürülürmüştür. Faktör dağılımlarına
bakıldığında ise “Rakibe Yönelik Nefret” altı madde yer almakta ve maddelerin
faktör yük değerleri .462 ile .702 değişmekte ayrıca toplam varyansın % 28.68’
olarak yer alırken, “Rakibe Yönelik Saygıda” ise dokuz madde yer almakta ve
maddelerin faktör yük değerleri .519 ile .782 arasında değişmekte ayrıca toplam
varyansın % 10.15’ olduğu hesaplanmıştır. Ölçeğin güvenirliğinin belirlenmesi
için Cronbach’s α güvenirlik katsayısı hesaplanmıştır. Üniversite öğrencilerine
uygulanan ölçeğin, Cronbach’s α güvenirlik katsayısı .80 bulunmuştur. Bu değer
ölçeğin yüksek derecede güvenilir olduğunu göstermektedir.
Yükseköğretim Konusunda Yapılmış Çalışmaların Lisansüstü Tezlere Dayalı Analizi
Authors: Karadağ Nazife 
Published: September 2018

Bu araştırmanın
amacı yükseköğretim konusunda yapılmış lisansüstü tezleri tematik ve
metodolojik olarak incelemektir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntem ve teknikleri
kullanılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında YÖK Ulusal Tez merkezine kayıtlı olan ve
2000-2018 yılları arasında yükseköğretim konusunda yapılmış olan lisansüstü tezler
incelenmiştir. Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak araştırmacı tarafından
geliştirilen tez inceleme formu kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde içerik
analizi ve frekans analizi teknikleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına
göre yükseköğretim alanında yapılan yüksek lisans tezlerinin sayısı doktora
tezlerinden daha fazladır. Tezlerde daha çok yükseköğretimin yapısı ve yönetimi
konuları ele alınmıştır. Tezlerde en çok benimsenen yöntem nitel araştırma
yöntemi, en çok kullanılan veri toplama aracı anket/ölçek, en çok kullanılan
veri analiz tekniği nicel analizler ve en çok kullanılan örneklem türü öğretim
elemanı ve öğrencidir.
Changes in Parameters of Oxidative Stress, Immunity, and Behavior in Endurance Athletes During a Preparation Period in Winter
Authors: Michalickova Danica , Minic Rajna , Kotur-Stevuljevic Jelena , Andjelkovic Marija , Dikic Nenad , Kostic-Vucicevic Marija , Slanar Ondrej , Djordjevic Brizita 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Michalickova, D, Minic, R, Kotur-Stevuljevic, J, Andjelkovic, M, Dikic, N, Kostic-Vucicevic, M, Slanar, O, and Djordjevic, B. Changes in parameters of oxidative stress, immunity, and behavior in endurance athletes during a preparation period in winter. J Strength Cond Res 34(10): 2965–2973, 2020—The current study monitored markers of immunological and oxidative status in 9 male elite endurance athletes: V̇o
2max: 68 ± 11 ml·kg−1·min−1, age: 24 ± 2.5 years, and training loads: 128 ± 21 metabolic equivalents-h·wk−1 during a 3-month preparation period in winter (January–March). Self-rated state of moods evaluation (by Profile of Mood States questionnaire) was performed, and blood samples were collected at the beginning and end of the study. Spectrophotometric methods and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used for parameters' determination. The level of concanavalin A (ConA)-stimulated interferon-γ (IFN-γ) from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) was increased (562 [147–852] vs. 1,097 [451–1842] pg·ml−1, p = 0.013). Also, the level of transforming growth factor-1 (TGF-β1) in serum was elevated (2.5 [1.4–5.1] vs. 7.2 [4.9–8.2] ng·ml−1, p = 0.015). There was no change in the level of peptidoglycan (PGN)-stimulated interleukin (IL)-10 from PBMCs. There were no significant changes in PBMCs proliferation/viability on stimulation with ConA and PGN during the study. No changes in superoxide dismutase, prooxidative-antioxidative balance, total oxidant status (TOS), and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances were observed along the study. Total antioxidant status (TAS) was increased (910 ± 174 vs. 1,090 ± 102 μmol·L−1, p = 0.018), and activity of paraoxonase (PON1) was decreased (523 ± 295 vs. 335 ± 183 U·L−1, p = 0.003) at the end of the study. Advanced oxidation protein products were increased (25 ± 7.9 vs. 42 ± 7.6 μmol·L−1, p = 0.011). The self-rated sense of vigor significantly declined (20 ± 2.1 vs. 14 ± 3.4, p = 0.045). In conclusion, 3 months of regular training in winter induced prominent changes in cytokines, biomarkers of oxidative stress, and antioxidative enzyme activity. These changes might increase susceptibility of athletes to disease and muscle damage and consequently lead to performance reduction.
Content Validity Index and Reliability of a New Protocol for Evaluation of Lifting Technique in the Powerlifting Squat and Deadlift
Authors: Sjöberg Henrik , Aasa Ulrika , Rosengren Martin , Berglund Lars 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Sjöberg, H, Aasa, U, Rosengren, M, and Berglund, L. Content validity index and reliability of a new protocol for evaluation of lifting technique in the powerlifting squat and deadlift. J Strength Cond Res 34(9): 2528–2536, 2020—The aim of the study was to create a protocol to cover aspects of technique considered to be associated with risk of injury in the powerlifting squat and deadlift and to examine the content validity and reliability of the aspects included in the protocols. For the content validity investigation, a consensus group of 3 powerlifting physiotherapists identified the domains of content (risk of injury) for 2 protocols (1 for squat and 1 for deadlift) of essential aspects of lifting technique through discussions and a review of the literature. Eight selected powerlifting experts rated the relevance of each aspect in relation to risk of injury (acute or by overuse), and a quantitative estimate of the content validity of each aspect was measured through calculations of a Content Validity Index (CVI). Aspects of low content validity were discarded, and the remainders were evaluated for their inter-rater and intra-rater reliability among 4 experienced powerlifters used to coaching and evaluating powerlifting technique. The reliability was calculated and analyzed with kappa and percentage of agreement. The final protocols included 17 aspects of squat technique and 10 aspects of deadlift technique that showed good to excellent CVI and percentage of agreement between 64 and 100%. The protocols, formed in this study, will provide evidence-based recommendations on safe lifting technique for coaches and strength practitioners' to use to make relevant assessments and instructions.
Effects of Time of Day on Race Splits, Kinematics, and Blood Lactate During a 50-m Front Crawl Performance
Authors: Lisbôa Felipe D. , Raimundo João A.G. , Pereira Gustavo S. , Ribeiro Guilherme , de Aguiar Rafael A. , Caputo Fabrizio 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Lisbôa, FD, Raimundo, JAG, Pereira, GS, Ribeiro, G, de Aguiar, RA, and Caputo, F. Effects of time of day on race splits, kinematics, and blood lactate during a 50-m front crawl performance. J Strength Cond Res 35(3): 819–825, 2021—This study aimed to investigate the performance, race splits, metabolic, and stroke parameters during 2 successive 50-m front crawl under conditions simulating a competition. Eleven competitive male swimmers (20 ± 3 years, 182 ± 5 cm, and 77 ± 5 kg) performed 2 successive 50-m front crawl trials in a 50-m swimming pool at 10 am and 5 pm. Block time (tB), 15-m performance (t.15-m), and 50-m performance (t.50-m) were measured. Velocity (V), stroke rate (SR), stroke length (SL), and stroke index (SI) were measured at 3 time points during the trials. Pre-trial and post-trial blood samples were taken to determine blood lactate accumulation (Δ[Lac]). For t.50-m, the relative difference between 10 am and 5 pm reached 0.1% (p = 0.7; effect size [ES] = 0.02). Furthermore, no differences in tB (p = 0.12; ES = −0.28) and t.15-m (p = 0.39; ES = −0.16) were observed between periods. Both V (p = 0.11; ES = −0.14) and SI (p = 0.16; ES = 0.15) were also similar. Higher values of SR were recorded at 10 am (p = 0.03; ES = −0.32), whereas the morning values of SL were lower (p = 0.04; ES = 0.3). Δ[Lac] was not significantly different between periods (p = 0.07; ES = −0.27). Although time of the day did not impact performance in 2 successive 50-m front crawl performances, different stroke parameters profiles were observed during these trials. This may help coaches design specific warm-up exercises to enhance performance at different times of the day.