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“Now you are the body of Christ, and members in particular” (1 Cor. 12:27): Pentecostalism and its Mission
Authors: Zaprometova Olga 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThe paper presents Pentecostalism that is primarily a mission movement more than a hundred years old. It reflects on the place and role in World Christianity of this still young and growing church tradition, and the relationships between Pentecostalism and the ecumenical movement. The challenges that Pentecostalism is facing are discussed, with special attention to the Eastern European context.
H9N2 influenza viruses from Bangladesh: Transmission in chicken and New World quail
Authors: Seiler Patrick , Kercher Lisa , Feeroz Mohammed M. , Shanmuganatham Karthik , Jones‐Engel Lisa , Turner Jasmine , Walker David , Alam S. M. Rabiul , Hasan M. Kamrul , Akhtar Sharmin , McKenzie Pamela , Franks John , Krauss Scott , Webby Richard J. , Webster Robert G. 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThe H9N2 influenza viruses that have become established in Bangladeshi live poultry markets possess five gene segments of the highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza virus. We assessed the replication, transmission, and disease potential of three H9N2 viruses in chickens and New World quail. Each virus replicated to high titers and transmitted by the airborne route to contacts in both species. Infected chickens showed no disease signs, and the viruses differed in their disease potential in New World quail. New World quail were more susceptible than chickens to H9N2 viruses and shed virus after airborne transmission for 10 days. Consequently, New World quail are a potential threat in the maintenance and spread of influenza virus in live poultry markets.
Experiences of and satisfaction with care provided by male nurses: A convergent mixed‐method study of patients in medical surgical units
Authors: Younas Ahtisham , Sundus Amara 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAimTo understand, comprehensively, patients’ experiences of and satisfaction with care provided by male nurses in medical surgical units.BackgroundPatients’ positive experiences of and satisfaction with care are plausible indicators of nurses’ caring attitude. Female nurses are considered more caring than male nurses and knowledge about patient experiences and satisfaction with care by male nurses is minimal.DesignA convergent mixed methods.MethodsPatients (N = 262) completed an Urdu language‐translated version of the Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scale and 15 participated in semi‐structured interviews from August ‐ December 2017. Descriptive statistics were used for quantitative analysis and thematic analysis for qualitative analysis. Both quantitative and qualitative data were merged and integrated for mixed‐method analysis.ResultsHigh experience and moderate satisfaction scores were reported. Six themes emerged from care experiences: providing support and comfort, respecting privacy, providing information to patients and families, inability to manage workload and rushing too much, responding late and disturbing sleep. Three themes from satisfaction with nursing care: spending time with patients, capability of providing care and respecting autonomy. It was found that patients’ actual experiences and satisfaction with the male nurses’ care were considerably better than culturally accepted beliefs and perceptions about the role of men and women in the society.ConclusionMale nurses were caring, but patients’ views of nurses’ caring attitude were influenced by socio‐culture perceptions of the men. Male nurses supported and comforted patients and respected their privacy but did not respond to them on time and were perceived to be authoritarian.
Explanatory factors and levels of health‐related quality of life among healthy pregnant women at midpregnancy: A cross‐sectional study of The PregnActive Project
Authors: Oviedo‐Caro Miguel Angel , Bueno‐Antequera Javier , Munguía‐Izquierdo Diego 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAimsTo identify potential explanatory factors and establish health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) levels of healthy pregnant women at midpregnancy.BackgroundThe HRQoL levels perceived by pregnant women are lower than those perceived by women of similar age and decline during the course of pregnancy.DesignAn exploratory cross‐sectional design was used.MethodsOne hundred thirty‐four healthy women from antenatal clinics completed questionnaires were administered a cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) test and wore a multisensor body monitor for 7 days at midpregnancy. Data were collected from September 2015–December 2016.ResultsCardiorespiratory fitness, musculoskeletal symptoms, and age were identified as explanatory factors of the physical component summary of HRQoL. Explanatory factors of the mental component summary included musculoskeletal and psychological symptoms and light activity. Significant differences in HRQoL levels were identified among groups of pregnant women stratified by age, occupational status, pregnancy symptoms, and CRF.ConclusionsModifiable factors of HRQoL, such as CRF and active lifestyle may be important areas to target in interventions aimed at promoting HRQoL in healthy women at midpregnancy. The identification of the groups of pregnant women with lower levels of HRQoL may help midwives and health professional to focus their advice and conduct interventions on these groups of pregnant women. These modifiable factors should be considered in future longitudinal studies to determine causal effects, will likely help improve multidisciplinary treatments.
“Am I a student or a Healthcare Assistant?” A qualitative evaluation of a programme of prenursing care experience
Authors: Whiffin Charlotte J. , Baker Denise , Henshaw Lorraine , Nichols Julia J. , Pyer Michelle 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAimTo examine the experiences of prenursing healthcare assistants (HCA) during a 6‐month programme of prenursing care experience.BackgroundCare experience prior to commencing programmes of nurse education is broadly considered to be advantageous. However, it is not clear how formal care experience prior to nurse education has an impact on the values and behaviours of the aspirant nurse.DesignA longitudinal prospective qualitative study using focus group discussions.MethodsData were collected from 23 prenursing HCA during September 2013–February 2014. Three focus groups were held at the beginning, middle, and end of the programme of care experience at each of the participating hospitals. A thematic analysis was used to analyse data sets from each hospital. Findings from each hospital were then compared to reach final themes.ResultsFive major themes were identified in the analysis of qualitative data: personal development; positioning of role in the healthcare team; support and supervision; perceived benefits; and advice and recommendations. These themes were underpinned by deep aspirations for better care and better nurses in the future.ConclusionsPrenursing care experience can positively prepare aspirant nurses for programmes of nurse education. The benefits identified were confirmation of aspiration (or otherwise) to pursue nursing, learning opportunities, and aspiration to improve patient experience. Risks for the programme included poor supervision, role ambiguity or confusion, demotivation through a deteriorating view of nursing, and poor treatment by others. The longer term impact on values and behaviours of this cohort requires further evaluation.
The use of metaphors in non‐Hodgkin's lymphoma patients undergoing chemotherapy
Authors: Chircop Daren , Scerri Josianne 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAimThe aim of this study was to explore the use of metaphors by non‐Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) patients undergoing chemotherapy in a haematology ward setting.BackgroundThere is a dearth of literature exploring the use of metaphors in people with cancer undergoing aggressive treatment. Hence, this study aims to explore the use of metaphors in NHL patients undergoing chemotherapy and additionally, examining whether the use of such metaphors has an empowering/disempowering effect.DesignA qualitative design was used.MethodsThe participants were six adult patients diagnosed with NHL and undergoing chemotherapy. Data collection was undertaken between July 2016–December 2016. Each participant was interviewed twice using semi‐structured interviews. The data were analysed using Pragglejaz method for finding metaphors.FindingsThe participants used metaphors 17 times per 1,000 words to describe their experience of undergoing chemotherapy for NHL. The metaphors cited focused on aspects relating to “war”, “prison” and a “journey”.ConclusionsThe findings demonstrate that certain metaphors used by the study participants, such as those pertaining to “war” or a “journey”, concur with those described in narratives of people with cancer in general. However, the use of the “prison” metaphor by NHL patients undergoing chemotherapy relates particularly to their context of being isolated while undergoing treatment for fear of infection. Consequently, there is the need to interpret metaphors in relation to the specific type of illness and context. Furthermore, the findings of this study suggest that the impact of metaphors in empowering/disempowering people with cancer depends on the unique interpretation of the individual patient.
Improving quality of care for perinatal and newborn care at district and subdistrict hospitals in Haryana, India: Implementation research protocol
Authors: Das Manoja Kumar , Arora Narendra Kumar , Dalpath Suresh , Kumar Saket , Qazi Shamim A. , Bahl Rajib 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAimThis implementation research aims to improve quality of care for mothers and newborns in three districts of Haryana, India at different public health facilities.BackgroundThe decline in key maternal and newborn health indicators in India is relatively slower than expected and missed the millennium development goals. The multifold rise in institutional delivery in last decade has limited impact on neonatal and maternal mortality. Despite investments in infrastructure, equipment, supplies, monitoring tools, and also manpower, suboptimal gains in indicators point towards potential challenge in quality of care.DesignThis study adopts pre‐post, quasi‐experimental study design with repeated observations using mixed research methods to document the impact of the plan‐do‐study‐act implementation cycles.MethodsThe quality improvement interventions shall be implemented at three district hospitals and six‐first referral unit hospitals in three districts of Haryana targeting the antenatal, delivery, newborn care services with nurses as the key partners. Formative research, situational analysis, and root‐cause analysis shall inform the contextualization, prioritization of interventions. Incremental plan‐do‐study‐act cycles over 15 months shall be implemented. The changes in adherence to protocols, appropriate documentation, reduction in delays, and client satisfaction shall be documented for 16 indicators across delivery, antenatal, and sick newborn care domains.DiscussionThe successful implementation of the quality improvement processes has the potential of improving the pregnancy outcomes in terms of stillbirths, maternal, and newborn mortality and sick newborn outcomes. The feasibility and learning of coimplementation in the public health system shall inform integration into standards and scaling up.
The effects of biofeedback‐based stimulated recall on self‐regulated online learning: A gender and cognitive taxonomy perspective
Authors: Zhai Xuesong , Fang Qiansheng , Dong Yan , Wei Zhihui , Yuan Jing , Cacciolatti Luca , Yang Yalong 
Published: July 2018

AbstractPrevious studies posited the effectiveness of stimulated recall. However, few studies explored how SR is implemented in a relatively static context, for example, online self‐directed learning, or took human factors, for example, cognitive style and gender, into consideration in such a context. To fill this gap, the current study, aims to introduce biofeedback as a stimulus for learners to engage in retrospection regarding their learning behavior. A quasi‐experimental design study was carried out over a 12‐week set of EFL self‐regulated online reading activities. Pretest and posttest on reading performance and their cognitive taxonomy were assessed through a developed scale instrument, whereas physiological signals (e.g., gazing duration, verbal fixation, and brain wave) were captured via eye‐tracking and electroencephalograph (EEG) technology. The results emphasized that (a) students' reading ability and cognitive hierarchy significantly improved through biofeedback stimulation. Moreover, (b) learners in single level‐one cognitive hierarchic groups had significant improvements in both cognitive abilities and reading comprehension, whereas learners in multilevel hierarchic groups had no significant enhancements. Finally, (c) the optical data results and EEG reports showed that males favor procedural feedback and females have a preference for a conclusive assessment.
Diagnostic and therapeutic value of progastrin‐releasing peptide on small‐cell lung cancer: A Single‐Center Experience in China
Authors: Wu Xiao‐Yuan , Hu Yang‐Bo , Li Hui‐Juan , Wan Bing , Zhang Chen‐Xi , Zhang Bin , Hu Huan , Zhang Qun , Lv Tang‐Feng , Zhan Ping , Song Yong 
Published: July 2018

AbstractWe aimed to compare the diagnostic efficiency of proGRP and NSE on SCLC and to investigate whether the change of proGRP level would predict therapeutic response. Patients who were firstly diagnosed pathologically in Nanjing Chest Hospital and measured proGRP level consecutively were enrolled in the study. ProGRP level was detected using Elecsys ProGRP Assay. Totally 75 SCLC, 234 NSCLC and 264 benign lung diseases (BLD) were enrolled. Both proGRP and NSE levels in SCLC were significantly higher than those in NSCLC and BLD, and proGRP in extensive stage SCLC was higher than which in limited stage (P ≤ .001). The diagnostic efficiency of proGRP on SCLC was higher than that of NSE, but when the two biomarkers were bind together, the diagnostic efficiency was the best. When SCLC was differentiated from NSCLC and BLD, the cut‐off values were 114.35 pg/mL and 162.55 pg/mL respectively. For treatment responsive patients, proGRP level decreased markedly after the first cycle of therapy and kept a continued momentum of decline during treatment. But for unresponsive patients, no obvious decline was observed. ProGRP had higher diagnostic efficiency on SCLC when compared to NSE, and it could better predict therapeutic response of pulmonary target lesions on chemotherapy.
Comparison of insulin glargine 300 U/mL and insulin degludec using flash glucose monitoring: A randomized cross‐over study
Authors: Yamabe Mizuho , Kuroda Mami , Hirosawa Yasuyo , Kamino Hiromi , Ohno Haruya , Yoneda Masayasu 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAims/IntroductionWe compared the efficacy and safety of insulin glargine 300 U/mL (Gla300) and insulin degludec U100 (Deg) using a flash glucose monitoring system.Materials and MethodsA total of 24 Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes were randomized to receive once‐daily Gla300 (n = 12) or Deg (n = 12) in the morning. The primary end‐points were the mean percentage of time in the target glucose range (70–179 mg/dL) and hypoglycemia (<70 mg/dL), as measured using flash glucose monitoring during the last 7 days of each 14‐day period.ResultsThe percentages of time with glucose levels <70 mg/dL were not significantly different between the two insulin treatments. No significant differences were observed in the percentages of time with glucose levels of 70–179 mg/dL or ≥180 mg/dL. The percentage of time with nocturnal hypoglycemia with Gla300 was significantly lower than that with Deg treatment (P = 0.021). This difference might be attributable to the difference in the duration of action between the two formulations, and the incidence of nocturnal hypoglycemia with Deg treatment was associated with the concomitant use of metformin (P = 0.035).ConclusionsThe two formulations were comparable in efficacy, whereas the incidence of nocturnal hypoglycemia was significantly lower with Gla300. Thus, the present study suggests that, although Gla300 and Deg are comparable long‐acting insulin analogs, Gla300 is safer with respect to the incidence of hypoglycemia.
Assessment of 16‐year retrospective cohort study of factors associated with non‐compliance with a tuberculosis contact tracing programme at a Spanish hospital
Authors: García Patricia , Sanchez José , Mora Juan , Ronda Elena 
Published: July 2018

AbstractRationale, aims, and objectiveContact tracing and screening is an essential strategy in tuberculosis (TB) control. Our aim is to assess factors associated with the degree of compliance with the main recommendations made to contacts of TB cases as part of the contact tracing programme, and to identify factors associated with non‐compliance.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study to assess the TB contact tracing programme at a Spanish hospital over the period 1998‐2013.ResultsA total 2269 contacts were identified corresponding to 644 active TB index cases, and initial screening indicated that 3.2% had active TB and 41.3% had latent TB infection (LTBI). Compliance with the recommendation for primary chemoprophylaxis increased significantly over the study period, rising from 76.5% in the period 1998 to 2002 to 82.7% in the period 2010 to 2013. A similar significant increase was also observed for latent tuberculosis infection treatment (46.1% in the first period to 68.0% in the latter period). Factors that were significantly associated with non‐compliance with the recommendations were: being of foreign origin, alcoholism, being recommended latent tuberculosis infection treatment, repeating the tuberculin skin test at 3 months, a smear‐positive index case, and an index case aged under 35 years old.ConclusionsAlthough compliance levels have improved over the years, it remains necessary to adopt strategies that target contacts in groups identified as being at risk of non‐compliance.
Room service in a public hospital improves nutritional intake and increases patient satisfaction while decreasing food waste and cost
Authors: McCray S. , Maunder K. , Barsha L. , Mackenzie‐Shalders K. 
Published: July 2018

AbstractBackgroundRoom service (RS) is a hospital foodservice model that is traditionally unique to the private sector. It allows patients to order meals compliant to their nutritional requirements from a single integrated menu at a time that suits them. Meals are prepared and delivered within 45 min of order. Following implementation in a private adult facility in 2013, Mater Group implemented the first RS in a public adult facility in Australia in 2016. In a pre–post study comparing RS with a traditional foodservice model (TM), key outcomes were measured and analysed.MethodsA retrospective analysis of quality assurance data audits in a pre–post study design was undertaken to assess patient nutritional intake, plate waste, satisfaction and meal costs before and after RS implementation.ResultsComparison of nutritional intake between TM (n = 84) and RS (n = 103) showed statistically significant increases with RS in both energy (5513 kJ day−1 versus 6379 kJ day−1, P = 0.020) and protein (53 g day−1 versus 74 g day−1, P < 0.001) intake, as well as energy and protein intake as a percentage of requirements (64% versus 78%, P = 0.002 and 70% versus 99%, P < 0.001, respectively). Total average plate waste decreased from 30% to 17% (P < 0.001). Patient satisfaction indicated an improvement with RS, with 98% of patients scoring the service good to very good, compared to 75% for TM (P < 0.04). Patient food costs decreased by 28% per annum with RS.ConclusionsThis research provides insight into the benefits achievable with RS in the public hospital setting, confirming that a patient‐centred food service model can cost‐effectively improve clinical outcomes.
The central circadian clock proteins CCA1 and LHY regulate iron homeostasis in Arabidopsis
Authors: Xu Gang , Jiang Zhimin , Wang Haiyang , Lin Rongcheng 
Published: July 2018

AbstractCircadian clock is the endogenous time‐keeping machinery that synchronizes an organism's metabolism, behavior, and physiology to the daily light‐dark circles, thereby contributing to organismal fitness. Iron (Fe) is an essential micronutrient for all organisms and it plays important roles in diverse processes of plant growth and development. Here, we show that, in Arabidopsis thaliana, loss of the central clock genes, CIRCADIAN CLOCK ASSOCIATED 1 (CCA1) and LATE ELONGATED HYPOCOTYL (LHY), results in both reduced Fe uptake and photosynthetic efficiency, whereas CCA1 overexpression confers the opposite effects. We show that root Fe(III) reduction activity, and expression of FERRIC REDUCTION OXIDASE 2 (FRO2) and IRON‐REGULATED TRANSPORTER 1 (IRT1) exhibit circadian oscillations, which are disrupted in the cca1 lhy double mutant. Furthermore, CCA1 directly binds to the specific regulatory regions of multiple Fe homeostasis genes and activates their expression. Thus, this study established that, in plants, CCA1 and LHY function as master regulators that maintain cyclic Fe homeostasis.
Chronic, intermittent treatment with a cannabinoid receptor agonist impairs recognition memory and brain network functional connectivity
Authors: Mouro Francisco M. , Ribeiro Joaquim A. , Sebastião Ana M. , Dawson Neil 
Published: July 2018

AbstractElucidating how cannabinoids affect brain function is instrumental for the development of therapeutic tools aiming to mitigate ‘on target’ side effects of cannabinoid‐based therapies. A single treatment with the cannabinoid receptor agonist, WIN 55,212‐2, disrupts recognition memory in mice. Here, we evaluate how prolonged, intermittent (30 days) exposure to WIN 55,212‐2 (1 mg/kg) alters recognition memory and impacts on brain metabolism and functional connectivity. We show that chronic, intermittent treatment with WIN 55,212‐2 disrupts recognition memory (Novel Object Recognition Test) without affecting locomotion and anxiety‐like behaviour (Open Field and Elevated Plus Maze). Through 14C‐2‐deoxyglucose functional brain imaging we show that chronic, intermittent WIN 55,212‐2 exposure induces hypometabolism in the hippocampal dorsal subiculum and in the mediodorsal nucleus of the thalamus, two brain regions directly involved in recognition memory. In addition, WIN 55,212‐2 exposure induces hypometabolism in the habenula with a contrasting hypermetabolism in the globus pallidus. Through the application of the Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) algorithm to the brain imaging data, we observed that prolonged WIN 55,212‐2 administration alters functional connectivity in brain networks that underlie recognition memory, including that between the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, the thalamus and prefrontal cortex, and between the hippocampus and the perirhinal cortex. In addition, our results support disturbed lateral habenula and serotonin system functional connectivity following WIN 55,212‐2 exposure. Overall, this study provides new insight into the functional mechanisms underlying the impact of chronic cannabinoid exposure on memory and highlights the serotonin system as a particularly vulnerable target.
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