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Service use by Australian children for emotional and behavioural problems: Findings from the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing
Authors: Johnson Sarah E , Lawrence David , Hafekost Jennifer , Saw Suzy , Buckingham William J , Sawyer Michael , Ainley John , Zubrick Stephen R 
Published: January 2016

Objective: To identify the proportion of children and adolescents in Australia and the proportion of those with mental disorders who used services for emotional and behavioural problems, the type of services used and what characteristics were associated with service use. Method: During 2013–2014, a national face-to-face household survey of mental health and wellbeing (Young Minds Matter) was conducted, involving 6310 parents and carers of 4- to 17-year-olds (55% of eligible households) and self-report surveys from 2967 11- to 17-year-olds in these households (89% of eligible youth). The survey identified 12-month mental disorders based on the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children–Version IV and asked about service use for emotional or behavioural problems in the previous 12 months. Results: Overall, 17.0% of all 4- to 17-year-olds used services for emotional or behavioural problems in the previous 12 months. Of those with mental disorders, 56.0% used services (48.9% of 4- to 11-year-olds; 65.1% of 12- to 17-year-olds). Service use was highest among 4- to 17-year-olds with major depressive disorder (79.6%) and lowest for those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (52.7%). Two-fifths (41.2%), 72.5% and 87.6% of those with mild, moderate and severe disorders used services. General practitioners, psychologists, paediatricians and counsellors/family therapists were the most commonly accessed health service providers. Two-fifths with mental disorders had attended school services. About 5% of adolescents reported use of online personal support or counselling for help with their problems. From multivariate models, service use was higher in sole carer families, but also among those living in the least socially and economically disadvantaged compared to the most disadvantaged areas. Conclusion: Rates of service use for mental disorders in Australia’s children and adolescents appear to have increased substantially. Health services and schools are the major providers of services for emotional and behavioural problems, but telephone counselling and online services have become well-established parts of the service environment.
Substance use outcomes following treatment: Findings from the Australian Patient Pathways Study
Authors: Manning Victoria , Garfield Joshua BB , Best David , Berends Lynda , Room Robin , Mugavin Janette , Larner Andrew , Lam Tina , Buykx Penny , Allsop Steve , Lubman Dan I 
Published: January 2016

Background and Aims: Our understanding of patient pathways through specialist Alcohol and Other Drug treatment and broader health/welfare systems in Australia remains limited. This study examines how treatment outcomes are influenced by continuity in specialist Alcohol and Other Drug treatment, engagement with community services and mutual aid, and explores differences between clients who present with a primary alcohol problem relative to those presenting with a primary drug issue. Method: In a prospective, multi-site treatment outcome study, 796 clients from 21 Alcohol and Other Drug services in Victoria and Western Australia completed a baseline interview between January 2012 and January 2013. A total of 555 (70%) completed a follow-up assessment of subsequent service use and Alcohol and Other Drug use outcomes 12-months later. Results: Just over half of the participants (52.0%) showed reliable reductions in use of, or abstinence from, their primary drug of concern. This was highest among clients with meth/amphetamine (66%) as their primary drug of concern and lowest among clients with alcohol as their primary drug of concern (47%), with 31% achieving abstinence from all drugs of concern. Continuity of specialist Alcohol and Other Drug care was associated with higher rates of abstinence than fragmented Alcohol and Other Drug care. Different predictors of treatment success emerged for clients with a primary drug problem as compared to those with a primary alcohol problem; mutual aid attendance (odds ratio = 2.5) and community service engagement (odds ratio = 2.0) for clients with alcohol as the primary drug of concern, and completion of the index treatment (odds ratio = 2.8) and continuity in Alcohol and Other Drug care (odds ratio = 1.8) when drugs were the primary drugs of concern. Conclusion: This is the first multi-site Australian study to include treatment outcomes for alcohol and cannabis users, who represent 70% of treatment seekers in Alcohol and Other Drug services. Results suggest a substantial proportion of clients respond positively to treatment, but that clients with alcohol as their primary drug problem may require different treatment pathways, compared to those with illicit drug issues, to maximise outcomes.
Validation of the Revised Brief Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT2)
Authors: Fitzgerald James T. , Funnell Martha M. , Anderson Robert M. , Nwankwo Robin , Stansfield R. Brent , Piatt Grecthen A. 
Published: January 2016

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the reliability and validity of the revised Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT2). The original test was updated to reflect current diabetes care and education guidelines. The test has 2 components: a 14-item general test and a 9-item insulin use subscale. Methods Two samples were used to evaluate the DKT2. The first came from an online survey company (Qualtrics, LCC) (n = 101) and the second from University of Michigan’s (UofM) Diabetes Registry (n = 89). Cronbach’s coefficient alpha was used to calculate reliability. To examine validity, comparisons by type of diabetes, insulin use and oral medication use, and educational level were completed. Correlations between diabetes duration and both the general test and insulin subscale were calculated for the UofM sample. Results The two samples differed demographically. While the reliabilities between the samples were disparate, when combined, the coefficient alphas demonstrated reliability for both the general test (.77) and the insulin use subscale (.84). The validation comparisons proved to be similar; different results occurred between samples but when combined demonstrated validity. Conclusions The reliability and validity tests were inconsistent by sample. The different results can, in part, be attributed to the demographic differences between the 2 samples. With the exception of age, the samples differed in every other measured variable. However, when the samples were combined, the analyses supported the reliability and validity of the Diabetes Knowledge Test 2. The DKT2 is a quick and low-cost method of assessing general knowledge of diabetes and diabetes self-care.
Accuracy of physician prognosis in heart failure and lung cancer: Comparison between physician estimates and model predicted survival
Authors: Warraich Haider Javed , Allen Larry A , Mukamal Kenneth J , Ship Amy , Kociol Robb D 
Published: January 2016

Background: Anticipating adverse outcomes guides decisions but can be particularly challenging in heart failure. Aim: We sought to assess the accuracy and comfort of physicians in predicting prognosis in heart failure. Design: Cross-sectional survey Participants/setting: Faculty and trainees in internal medicine, cardiology, and oncology estimated survival for three standardized patients: (1) 59-year-old patient with stage IV lung cancer; (2) 79-year-old woman with New York Heart Association class 4 heart failure symptoms and preserved ejection fraction; and (3) 40-year-old man with New York Heart Association class 3 heart failure symptoms and reduced ejection fraction of 20%. Survival predictions were derived from surveillance, epidemiology, and end results-Medicare database and the Seattle Heart Failure Model. Accuracy was defined as <2-fold difference between the clinician and model estimate. Results: Totally, 79% (338/427) of participants responded. Physicians were more accurate in survival estimates for lung cancer than heart failure (74% vs 48%, respectively; p < 0.001). Cardiologists were more accurate in predicting survival in heart failure symptoms and reduced ejection fraction compared to generalists (67% vs 45%; p = 0.005) and oncologists (39%; p = 0.041) but no different at predicting heart failure symptoms and preserved ejection fraction. Cardiologists predicted longer survival in heart failure compared to others ( p < 0.05). Physicians felt more uncomfortable discussing palliative care with heart failure patients compared to lung cancer. Conclusions: Less than half of physicians accurately estimate survival in heart failure. Cardiologists were more accurate than other specialties for heart failure symptoms and reduced ejection fraction but no different for heart failure symptoms and preserved ejection fraction.
Genetic polymorphisms associated with heart failure: A literature review
Authors: Guo Mengqi , Guo Guanlun , Ji Xiaoping 
Published: January 2016

Objective To review possible associations reported between genetic variants and the risk, therapeutic response and prognosis of heart failure. Methods Electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science and CNKI) were systematically searched for relevant papers, published between January 1995 and February 2015. Results Eighty-two articles covering 29 genes and 39 polymorphisms were identified. Conclusion Genetic association studies of heart failure have been highly controversial. There may be interaction or synergism of several genetic variants that together result in the ultimate pathological phenotype for heart failure.
Second Metatarsal Transfer Lesions Due to First Metatarsal Shortening After Distal Chevron Metatarsal Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus
Authors: Ahn Jiyong , Lee Ho Seong , Seo Jeong Ho , Kim Ju Yeong 
Published: January 2016

Background: The first metatarsal bone can shorten after a distal chevron metatarsal osteotomy (DCMO). This shortening can result in a postoperative second metatarsal transfer lesion. The aim of the present study was to investigate the occurrence of second metatarsal transfer lesions after DCMO. Methods: This study involved 185 feet (138 patients), with hallux valgus (HV) deformity, treated with DCMO with Akin osteotomy. The mean patient age was 51.7 years (range, 21 to 74). Patients were followed for an average of 28 months, between June 2004 and June 2010. We measured the length of first metatarsal relative to second metatarsal preoperatively and postoperatively, using Morton’s and Hardy-Clapham’s methods. A second metatarsal transfer lesion was defined as a newly developed lesion, including metatarsalgia, a painful callosity, or a painless callosity, which was not present prior to the DCMO. The relation of the shortened first metatarsal after DCMO with the occurrence of second metatarsal transfer lesion was evaluated. Results: Second metatarsal transfer lesions (painless callosity) developed in 5 feet (2.7%) of 185 feet. Twenty-four preoperative second metatarsal lesions were improved postoperatively. The median shortening of the first metatarsal bone after DCMO was 0.6 mm according to Morton’s method (range, –6.4 to 6.4), and 1.9 according to Hardy-Clapham’s method (range, –5.8 to 5.8). According to the extent of first metatarsal shortening after DCMO by Hardy-Clapham’s method and Morton’s method, there was no significant difference of the occurrence of second transfer metatarsal lesions ( P = .259 and P = .176, respectively). Conclusions: In our study, second metatarsal transfer lesions developed in 2.7% of feet after DCMO. The occurrence of second metatarsal transfer lesions did not appear to be correlated with the degree of first metatarsal shortening in cases with less than 5.8 mm shortening. Level of Evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series.
Non-ocular melanomas in cats: a retrospective study of 30 cases
Authors: Chamel Gabriel , Abadie Jérôme , Albaric Olivier , Labrut Sophie , Ponce Frédérique , Ibisch Catherine 
Published: January 2016

Objectives The aim of the study was to describe the clinical outcome of 30 cats with non-ocular melanomas and to evaluate the association between clinical or pathological parameters and overall survival time. Methods The database of the animal histopathological laboratory of the National Veterinary School of Nantes (Oniris, Nantes, France) was retrospectively searched to identify cases of feline non-ocular melanomas between December 2009 and April 2014. For each case, clinical data, including signalment, location of the primary tumour, staging, treatment and outcome, were collected from the medical records or via interviews with referring veterinarians. Histological and immunohistochemical evaluation included mitotic index, cytonuclear atypias, junctional activity, Melan A and S100 immunostaining, and surgical margins. Univariate analysis to test the prognostic value of the different variables was performed by the Kaplan–Meier product limit method using the log-rank test of significance. Results Thirty cats were included in the study. Eleven had a cutaneous non-auricular melanoma, six had a tumour located on the pinna and 13 had a tumour in the oral cavity. Cats with auricular melanomas were significantly younger than cats with tumours in other locations. Location and presence of clinical signs were not of prognostic significance, but the achromic phenotype was significantly associated with a poorer prognosis. Twenty cats were treated with surgery and survived significantly longer than cats that received only medical treatment or that did not receive any treatment. According to our data, mitotic index, cytonuclear atypias, junctional activity, Melan A or S100 expression, and surgical margins were not associated with survival. Conclusions and relevance We show for the first time, in a large series, that the auricular form of melanoma affected significantly younger cats than other extraocular forms. Most feline non-ocular melanomas are malignant and achromic tumours are associated with a poorer prognosis. According to this study, surgery should be considered as a priority.
Clinical 3-tesla FLAIR* MRI improves diagnostic accuracy in multiple sclerosis
Authors: George Ilena C , Sati Pascal , Absinta Martina , Cortese Irene CM , Sweeney Elizabeth M , Shea Colin D , Reich Daniel S 
Published: January 2016

Objective: To evaluate clinical fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR)* 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which is sensitive to perivenular inflammatory demyelinating lesions, in diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS). Background: Central veins may be a distinguishing feature of MS lesions. FLAIR*, a combined contrast derived from clinical MRI scans, has not been studied as a clinical tool for diagnosing MS. Methods: Two experienced MS neurologists evaluated 87 scan pairs (T2-FLAIR/FLAIR*), separately and side-by-side, from 68 MS cases, 8 healthy volunteers, and 11 individuals with other neurological diseases. Raters judged cases based on experience, published criteria, and a visual assessment of the “40% rule,” whereby MS is favored if >40% of lesions demonstrate a central vein. Diagnostic accuracy was determined with area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), and inter-rater reliability was assessed with Cohen’s kappa (κ). Results: Diagnostic accuracy was high: rater 1, AUC 0.94 (95% confidence interval: 0.89, 0.97) for T2-FLAIR, 0.95 (0.92, 0.98) for FLAIR*; rater 2, 0.94 (0.90, 0.98) and 0.90 (0.85, 0.95). AUC improved when images were considered together: rater 1, 0.99 (0.98, 1.00); rater 2, 0.98 (0.96, 0.99). Inter-rater agreement was substantial for T2-FLAIR (κ = 0.68) and FLAIR* (κ = 0.74), despite low agreement on the 40% rule (κ = 0.47) ([Formula: see text] in all cases). Conclusions: Joint clinical evaluation of T2-FLAIR and FLAIR* images modestly improves diagnostic accuracy for MS and does not require counting lesions with central veins.
A Meta-Analysis of Total Arch Replacement With Frozen Elephant Trunk in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
Authors: Takagi Hisato , Umemoto Takuya ,   for the ALICE Group
Published: January 2016

Objectives: To assess the safety and efficacy, we performed a meta-analysis of total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk in exclusive acute type A (neither chronic nor type B) aortic dissection. Methods: Databases including MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched through March 2015 using Web-based search engines (PubMed and OVID). Eligible studies were case series of frozen elephant trunk enrolling patients with acute type A (neither chronic nor type B) aortic dissection reporting at least early (in-hospital or 30-day) all-cause mortality. Study-specific estimates were combined in both fixed- and random-effect models. Results: Fifteen studies enrolling 1279 patients were identified and included. Pooled analyses demonstrated the cardiopulmonary bypass time of 207.1 (95% confidence interval [CI], 186.1-228.1) minutes, aortic cross-clamp time of 123.3 (95% CI, 113.1-133.5) minutes, selective antegrade cerebral perfusion time of 49.3 (95% CI, 37.6-61.0) minutes, hypothermic circulatory arrest time of 39.0 (95% CI, 30.7-47.2) minutes, early mortality of 9.2% (95% CI, 7.7-11.0%), stroke of 4.8% (95% CI, 2.5-9.0%), spinal cord injury of 3.5% (95% CI, 1.9-6.6%), mid- to long-term (≥1-year) overall mortality of 13.0% (95% CI, 10.4-16.0%), reintervention of 9.6% (95% CI, 5.6-15.8%), and false lumen thrombosis of 96.8% (95% CI, 90.7-98.9%). Conclusions: Total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk provides a safe alternative to that with conventional elephant trunk in patients with acute type A aortic dissection, with acceptable early mortality and morbidity. The rates of mid- to long-term reintervention and false lumen non-thrombosis may be lower in patients undergoing the frozen than conventional elephant trunk procedure.
Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis treatment with Aperius™ PerCLID™ system and Falena® interspinous spacers: 1-year follow-up of clinical outcome and quality of life
Authors: Masala Salvatore , Marcia Stefano , Taglieri Amedeo , Chiaravalloti Antonio , Calabria Eros , Raguso Mario , Piras Emanuele , Simonetti Giovanni 
Published: January 2016

Purpose Evaluation of the efficacy of the Falena® and Aperius™ PerCLID™ interspinous devices in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic intermittent claudication refractory to conservative treatment. Materials and methods We retrospectively analyzed data from 24 patients (20 male and 4 female patients; 61 ± 7 years old), treated with an implantation of the AperiusTM PerCLID™ system, and from 35 patients (29 male and 6 female patients; 65 ± 9 years old) treated with the Falena® interspinous device. Patient pain intensity was evaluated by a 10-point visual analog scale (VAS), with a score (ranging from 0 = no pain to 10 = unbearable pain) that was collected before the procedure, at baseline; and at months 1, 6 and 12 after the interventional procedure. The assessment of quality of life (QOL) impairment was evaluated by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire, which was administered beforehand at baseline; and at months 1, 6 and 12 after the interventional procedure. The vertebral canal area was measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans before the treatment and at the one-year follow-up. Results All patients completed the study with no complications. Both the Falena group and Aperius group of surgery patients showed a statistically significant reduction of their VAS and ODI scores at the 6- and 12-month follow-up ( p < 0.0001). A statistically significant increase in the vertebral canal area was observed both in the group that received Falena ( p < 0.0001) and in the group that received Aperius ( p = 0.0003). At the 1-year follow-up, we observed that there was a higher increase of vertebral canal area in those patients whom were treated with the Falena device ( p < 0.001). Conclusions The implantation of Falena® and Aperius™ PerCLID™ interspinous devices is an effective and safe procedure, in the medium term.
Best proximity results for Suzuki and convex type contractions
Authors: Hussain Nawab , Hezarjaribi Masoomeh , Kutbi MA , Salimi Peyman 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThe aim of the paper is to introduce new Suzuki and convex type contractions and prove new best proximity results for these contractions in the setting of a metric space. As applications, we deduce similar results for such type of contractions in partially ordered metric spaces and derive new Suzuki type fixed point results. An illustrative example is provided here to highlight our findings.
Synthesis and Characterization of a Di-µ-oxalato Tetracopper(II) Complex with Tetranucleating Macrocyclic Ligand
Authors: Miyazato Yuji , Asato Eiji , Ohba Masaaki , Wada Tohru 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
A tetracopper(II) complex containing two oxalate anions in the metal-based host cavity, [Cu4(Lpy)(µ-ox)2](PF6)2·2(2-PrOH), where ox2−: oxalato (C2O42−), was prepared by reacting H2Lpy, a phenol-based tetranucleating macrocyclic ligand with four pyridylmethyl pendant arms, Cu(ClO4)2·6H2O, and sodium oxalate (1:4:2 stoichiometry, respectively) in methanol, followed by exchange of the counteranion with excess of NH4PF6. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction of 1 revealed that two {Cu(II)Cu(II)} units, bridged by a phenolato group of Lpy2−, were connected by two oxalato anions, to construct a rectangular “{CuCu}(µ-ox)2{CuCu}” tetranuclear framework. This rectangular framework was maintained in DMF solution. The magnetic measurement of 1 in the 2–300 K range revealed antiferromagnetic behavior. The antiferromagnetic interaction in this complex occurs between the Cu(II) centers bridged by an oxalate (J = −140 cm−1).
Metodologias intervencionistas: contribuição teórico-metodológica vigotskyanas para aprendizagem organizacional
Authors: Cassandre Marcio Pascoal , Querol Marco Antonio Pereira 
Published: January 2016

Esta revisão teórica introduz o conceito e os princípios das Metodologias Intervencionistas e apresenta três propostas metodológicas de pesquisa para a Aprendizagem Organizacional no Brasil. As propostas são: Clínica da Atividade, Quinta Dimensão e Laboratório de Mudança, herdeiras dos pressupostos vigotyskianos da Teoria da Mediação Cultural e a Estimulação Dupla. Sob o eixo teórico intervencionista, analisou-se a harmonia de três propostas com esses princípios, oferecendo subsídios dessas potenciais abordagens teórico-metológicas para o estudo da aprendizagem e do desenvolvimento organizacional, de forma que possam inspirar outras análises do fenômeno, ofereçam subsídios para expandir o conceito e preencham a lacuna metodológica explicitada pelos autores da Aprendizagem Organizacional, provocando novas discussões metodológicas para as pesquisas nos Estudos Organizacionais. As propostas possuem em seu escopo uma composição teórico-metodológica capaz de pensar a organização como um fenômeno histórico, complexo, concreto, em movimento e dialético, rompendo-se, assim, com leituras formais, prescritivas e abstratas das organizações.
O artigo "Atitude empreendedora de proprietários visionários e funcionários visionistas" foi despublicado da edição deste periódico por estar em desacordo com as normas publicadas em nossas "Políticas de Seção".
Authors: Siqueira Wender Rodrigues , Peghini Patrícia , Oliveira Filho João Bento , Souza Lionardo Dias 
Published: January 2016

O artigo "Atitude empreendedora de proprietários visionários e funcionários visionistas" foi despublicado da edição deste periódico por estar em desacordo com as normas publicadas em nossas "Políticas de Seção": Artigos/Papers Essa seção recebe textos originais que ainda não tenham sido publicados em outros periódicos.This section receives original texts that have not been published elsewhere.