bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Incidence and risk factors for clozapine-induced myocarditis and cardiomyopathy at a regional mental health service in Australia
Authors: Youssef Daniel L , Narayanan Pradeep , Gill Neeraj 
Published: September 2015

Objective: To determine the incidence of clozapine-induced myocarditis and cardiomyopathy and identify risk factors. Method: A cohort of 129 patients initiated on clozapine at Toowoomba Mental Health Service from year 2000 until 2011 was examined to evaluate cases of myocarditis and cardiomyopathy. Risk factors were analysed using multivariable logistic regression. Results: The incidence of clozapine-induced myocarditis and cardiomyopathy was 3.88% and 4.65% (or 2.26 per 100 patient years), respectively. A significant association was identified between clozapine-induced myocarditis and SSRI use ( p = 0.043). Subclinical cardiomyopathy was identified in the absence of symptoms in the majority of cases. Conclusions: These results illustrate a high incidence of clozapine-induced myocarditis as well as cardiomyopathy, reinforcing the need for a standardised, mandatory monitoring scheme. Concomitant SSRI use as one such potential predictor merits further study.
Social and emotional wellbeing, natural helpers, critical health literacy and translational research: connecting the dots for positive health outcomes
Authors: Drew Neil 
Published: September 2015

Objective: The tripartite framework for principled practice was developed as part of the Wundargoodie Aboriginal Youth and Community Wellbeing Programme. The programme engages natural helpers to enhance critical health literacy. This paper examines the importance of translational research to enhancing critical health literacy for this group of de facto health workers using the work of the Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet as an example. Translational research provides workforce support for those who are time poor and overburdened. Connecting these concepts and natural helpers will make a positive difference to Aboriginal health outcomes. Conclusions: There is a need for the development of translational research products that enhance the critical health literacy of natural helpers. The tripartite framework for principled practice supports reflective and accountable practice in the intercultural space to build trust and confidence between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to enhance the opportunity for authentic knowledge production and transfer.
Prevalence and symptomatology of catatonia in elderly patients referred to a consultation-liaison psychiatry service
Authors: Kaelle Jacqui , Abujam Anju , Ediriweera Harsha , Macfarlane Matthew D 
Published: September 2015

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and clinical correlations of catatonia in patients aged over 65 years who are referred to a consultation-liaison service within a regional area of Australia. Additionally, to examine if the use of standardised screening tools is likely to change the rate of diagnosis of catatonia within the consultation-liaison service. Methods: One hundred and eight referrals from general hospital wards were assessed using the Bush-Francis Catatonia Screening Instrument (BFCSI) and associated examination; each consented patient was screened for catatonic symptoms. If two or more signs were present on the BFCSI, then severity was rated using the Bush-Francis Catatonia Rating Scale. These clinical characteristics were compared with their socio-demographic and medical data. Results: Prevalence of catatonia was 5.5%. The most common symptoms appeared to be rigidity, posturing and immobility (67% of cases), and were elicited through routine psychiatric examination. Conclusions: Routine psychiatric history and examination are likely sufficient to elicit catatonic signs in a consultation-liaison setting. Standardised screening examination may be more suited for conducting research or for use when examining for catatonia in psychiatric inpatient settings.
Validation of the German Version of the Quality of Dying and Death Questionnaire for Health Professionals
Authors: Heckel Maria , Bussmann Sonja , Stiel Stephanie , Ostgathe Christoph , Weber Martin 
Published: September 2015

Purpose: To validate the Quality of Dying and Death (QoDD) instrument for health professionals (QoDD-D-MA) and to test its feasibility in 2 German palliative care units (PCUs). Methods: The QoDD was translated from English to German and then retranslated following European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) guidelines. Data were collected in 2 German PCUs to calculate aspects of validity and reliability. Results: Mean total score was 83.05 (range 49-100; N = 232). The QoDD-D-MA showed satisfactory psychometric properties, Cronbach α = .830; interrater reliability r = .245 ( P < .01). The QoDD-D-MA was independent of patients’ demographic and clinical aspects. Some challenges occurred when applying the instrument. Conclusions: Feasibility could be improved by adapting the QoDD-D-MA to create a self-assessment version and finding a solution for items that result in many missing data. Future research should validate the QoDD-D-MA in other care settings.
Joint Mobilization and Stretching Exercise vs Steroid Injection in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Authors: Celik Derya , Kuş Gamze , Sırma Serkan Önder 
Published: September 2015

Background: This study compared the effectiveness of joint mobilization combined with stretching exercises (JM&Str) vs steroid injection (SI) in the treatment of plantar fasciitis (PF). Methods: A total of 43 patients (mean age, 45.5 ± 8.5 years; range, 30-60 years; 23 females) with PF were randomly assigned to receive either JM&Str (n = 22) or SIs (n = 21). JM&Str was applied 3 times per week for 3 weeks for a total of 9 visits. The SI group received 1 injection at baseline. The patients’ functional scores were assessed using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM), and pain was evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Outcomes of interest were captured at baseline and at 3-week, 6-week, 12-week, and 1-year follow-ups. The primary aim was examined using a mixed-model analysis of variance (ANOVA). Pairwise comparisons were performed to examine differences between the baseline and follow-up periods using Bonferroni equality at an alpha level of 0.05. Results: Age, sex, body mass index, and dorsiflexion range of motion did not significantly impact pain relief or functional outcome ( P > .05) at the 3-, 6- or 12-week follow-ups compared to baseline. Planned pairwise comparisons demonstrated significant improvements in pain relief and functional outcomes in both groups ( P < .05) at the 3-, 6-, and 12-week follow-ups compared to baseline. However, at the 12-week and 1-year follow-ups, pain and functional outcomes were significantly improved in only the JM&Str group ( P = .002). The overall group-by-time interaction was statistically significant for both FAAM ( P = .001; F = 7.0) and VAS ( P = .001; F = 8.3) scores. Between-group differences favored the SI group at the 3-week ( P = .001, P = .001), 6-week ( P = .002, P = .001), and 12-week ( P = .008, P = .001) follow-ups for pain relief and functional outcomes. However, no significant differences ( P = .62, P = .57) were detected in the measured outcomes at the 1-year follow-up. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that while both groups achieved significant improvements at the 3-, 6-, and 12-week follow-ups, the SI group exhibited better outcomes at all 3 time points. The noted improvements continued in only the JM&Str group for a period of time ranging from 12 weeks to 1 year. Level of Evidence: Level II, comparative study.
Towards a pain free hospital: an in-depth qualitative analysis of the pain experiences of head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy
Authors: Pattison Natalie , Brown Matthew RD , Gubbay Anthony , Peacock Janet , Ross Joy R , Chapman Suzanne , Sauzet Odile , Williams John 
Published: September 2015

Background: Treatment for head and neck cancer can frequently be a painful experience with implications for patients in terms of quality of life, nutrition and ultimately treatment outcomes. Pain may arise for a number of reasons in this patient group including the influence of localised tissue damage from radiotherapy, the effects of chemotherapeutic agents as well as the disease process itself. Early identification of cancer pain, through screening and early analgesic and pain management are thought to be the most appropriate approaches to the problem. Aim: To explore in-depth, patients’ views of the experience of pain related to radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, within the context of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of pain screening and intervention. Sample: A purposive sample of head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy who were participating in a separate RCT of a proactive pain screening intervention. Methods: A qualitative design using one-off, face-to-face, in-depth interviews. Data were inductively analysed for themes using thematic analysis. Data were collected from September 2012 to January 2013. Findings: Eight participants were interviewed. Several issues around pain management arose and the influence of various factors became apparent. Four dominant themes emerged: facets of radiotherapy pain in head and neck cancer, facilitators and barriers to pain management, pain services and finally interdisciplinary working. Conclusion: The specific issues faced by head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy highlight the need for pain relieving interventions delivered by pain specialists, in tandem with the development of robust self-management strategies. An integrated approach to care is optimal, comprising pain screening at each outpatient encounter, and review by specialists as necessary.
Financial work incentives for disability benefit recipients: lessons from a randomised field experiment
Authors: Bütler Monika , Deuchert Eva , Lechner Michael , Staubli Stefan , Thiemann Petra 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
Disability insurance (DI) beneficiaries lose part or all of their benefits if earnings exceed certain thresholds (“cash-cliffs”). This implicit taxation is considered the prime reason for the low number of beneficiaries who expand work and reduce benefit receipt. We analyse a conditional cash programme that incentivises work related reductions of disability benefits in Switzerland. Four thousand DI beneficiaries received an offer to claim up to CHF 72,000 (USD 77,000) if they expand work and reduce benefits. Initial reactions to the programme announcement, measured by call-back rates, are modest. By the end of the field phase, the take-up rate is only 0.5 %.
Impact of a structured review session on medical student psychiatry subject examination performance
Authors: Siddiqi Shan H. , Black Kevin J. , Womer Fay Y. 
Published: September 2015

Introduction: The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) subject examinations are used as a standardized metric for performance in required clerkships for third-year medical students. While several medical schools have implemented a review session to help consolidate knowledge acquired during the clerkship, the effects of such an intervention are not yet well-established. One prior study reported an improvement in NBME psychiatry examination scores with a 1.5-hour review session, but this study was limited by a small sample size and the fact that attendance at the review session was optional, leading to likely selection bias.Methods: A 1.5-hour structured review session was conducted for medical students in the last week of each 4-week psychiatry clerkship between September 2014 and July 2015. Students were required to attend unless excused due to scheduling conflicts. Scores on the NBME psychiatry subject exam were compared with those of students taking the examination in the corresponding time period in each of the previous two academic years.Results: 83 students took the exam during the experimental period, while 176 took the exam during the control period. Statistically significant improvements were found in mean score (p=0.03), mean for the two lowest scores in each group (p<0.0007), and percentage of students scoring 70 or less (p=0.03). Percentage of students achieving the maximum possible score (99) was higher in the experimental group, but did not reach significance (p=0.06).Conclusions: An end-of-clerkship review session led to increased mean scores on the NBME psychiatry subject examination, particularly for students at the lower end of the score range. Future research should investigate the impact of such an intervention in other specialties and other institutions.
Zielerreichung im Coaching und die Rolle von Kontextfaktoren
Authors: Hentrich Stephan , Müller Andreas , Zimber Andreas , Künzli Hansjörg 
Published: September 2015

Zusammenfassung
Der betriebliche Kontext, in dem ein Coachee arbeitet, könnte Einfluss auf den Erfolg eines Coachings ausüben. Der potenzielle Einfluss von Kontextfaktoren auf Ergebniskriterien im Coaching wurde bisher allerdings empirisch nicht untersucht. Es wurde angenommen, dass spezifische Arbeitsbedingungen, wie u. a. das soziale Klima, die Zielerreichung im Coaching erhöhen können. Die Ergebnisse der über drei Messzeitpunkte durchgeführten Verlaufsstudie mit N = 21 Coachees belegen positive Wirkungen von Coaching in Bezug auf die Zielerreichung. Darüber hinaus kann die Zielerreichung durch spezifische Kontextfaktoren vorhergesagt werden. Implikationen dieser Ergebnisse für die Praxis werden abschließend diskutiert.
Bioshock’s paranoid states: The gamer within a history of white male victimization
Authors: Ante-Contreras Daniel 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
This article looks at Bioshock and Bioshock 2 as games through which to explore the construction of the ‘gamer’ as a particular subjectivity within political discourse. In thinking about the historical moment when an understanding of gaming as an act performed by male adolescents emerged, the 1980s and its ‘myth of individualism’, it is possible to use and go beyond previous studies of Bioshock, which look primarily at dystopia and Objectivism, to offer a critique of the gamer as an ambivalent category in conversation with but divergent from libertarian politics. Discussing Bioshock and Bioshock 2 at the same time exposes the complex space beyond revolutionary and left/right politics offered to gamers. Broadening these concerns out into the larger history of gaming and to the formation of paranoid political styles, this article is invested in critically engaging with the myths and tropes of white male victimization that circulate through video games.
‘She’s a soldier, not a model’: Feminism, FemShep and the Mass Effect 3 vote
Authors: Lavigne Carlen 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
In the summer of 2011, Bioware held a Facebook vote to determine the ‘official’ face of Mass Effect 3’s female Commander Shepard, who was then to be featured in a game trailer and on the box art. It was presumably a feminist step forward for the Mass Effect franchise, which, although it allows gamers to play as either male or female, had always showcased a male Shepard in its advertisements and other marketing materials. The resulting ‘FemShep’ vote, however, created controversy in the gamer community. This article considers how FemShep’s distaff status affects her gender positioning, and further incorporates online articles and fan comments in arguing that Bioware’s vote positioned Shepard primarily (and predictably) as a sexual object for the pleasure of a straight male audience, thus corrupting Shepard’s already fragile status as a feminist lead.
Swipe To Unlock
Authors: Werning Stefan 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
Since the release of iconic devices like the Nintendo DS (2004) and particularly the first iPhone (2007), touchscreen interfaces have become almost omnipresent and arguably shaped a “touchscreen generation”. But how do touchscreen experiences operate as complex assemblages of material contingencies, electronics, algorithms and user interaction? And how do they function in actual software applications? In order to address these questions, the paper outlines a comparative software studies perspective, which comprises four consecutive steps. The introduction draws on cultural studies research on touchscreen interfaces to establish a theoretical framework for understanding the shifting epistemic status of the screen and the complex relationship between technical affordances and cognitive processes. Second, the paper explores aesthetic implications of the materiality of touchscreens, including the shift from vertical to horizontal navigational logic and the focus on physical contiguity in user experience design. Third, a series of short, interconnected case studies serves to illustrate the more specific implications on practices of media use and cultural production in a variety of applications. For example, apps like Vine evoke the ‘tangibility’ of digital material by allowing users to start and stop recording video by touching and releasing the screen respectively. Other, even more iconic examples include the swipe mechanic employed in Tinder and particularly the ‘swipe to unlock’ gesture used in the Android operating system. Finally, the previous findings are contextualised by briefly investigating the cultural imaginary of the touchscreen, which manifests itself in the form of haptic feedback as well as curved and even wearable touch-sensitive surfaces.
Eurosieroctwo jako problem społeczno-moralny.
Authors: Królczyk Małgorzata 
Published: September 2015

Sieroctwo niezależnie od przyczyny jego powstania jest zawsze dla dziecka stanem niezwykle trudnym pod względem psychologicznym i społecznym zagrażającym prawidłowemu rozwojowi i kształtowaniu się tożsamości. Eurosieroctwo stanowi problem w wymiarze społecznym ze względu na jego zakres, różnorodne formy występowania, trudności zapobiegania i rozpoznawania sytuacji, które je powodują oraz możliwości kompensacji.Nieobecność choćby jednego z rodziców utrudnia proces wychowawczy. Rozłąka może być przyczyną depresji, braku poczucia bezpieczeństwa, zaburzeń zachowania, które z czasem się pogłębiają. Bliskość fizyczna to niezbędny element budowania więzi z dzieckiem. Rodzice choćby jak bardzo się starali, to rozmowy telefoniczne czy video rozmowy przez Internet nie zastąpią kontaktu z dzieckiem na żywo. Czułość, rozmowy, dotyk, przytulanie to czynności niezwykle ważne dla prawidłowego rozwoju dziecka. Warto przypomnieć, że żadne pieniądze nie są w stanie zrekompensować dziecku braku rodzica wtedy, gdy jest mu najbardziej potrzebny, gdy kształtuje się jego osobowość i psychika. Dlatego ważne jest uczulanie rodziców na zło, jakie mogą wyrządzić swoim dzieciom, wyjeżdżając za granicę. Trzeba podkreślić, iż dziecko ma prawo do wychowania. Prawo to może być najlepiej urzeczywistniane wtedy, gdy matka nie podejmuje pracy poza domem, lecz zajmuje się wychowaniem. Dzieci, by mogły rozwijać się jako osoby odpowiedzialne, dojrzałe moralnie i religijnie, by mogły być zrównoważone psychicznie, potrzebują miłości oraz uczucia matczynego i ojcowskiego. Ważnym zadaniem Szkoły i Kościoła jest trwać przy rodzinie, wspomagać ją i umacniać w hierarchii wartości młodych ludzi.Dobra szkoła - to przede wszystkim mądra szkoła, której zadaniem jest ukazanie młodym ludziom jak być człowiekiem naprawdę. Szkoła wymaga inwestycji i poświęcenia dla młodego człowieka. Dlatego właśnie w dzisiejszym świecie, w którym człowieczeństwo ulega destrukcji, Jezus potrzebuje swoich ludzi. Każdy z nas winien przemyśleć czy ważniejszy jest pieniądz czy człowiek. Kiedyś Pedagog z Nazaretu zapyta: Co zrobiłeś aby oni byli wartościowymi ludźmi?
Transgresja – czy człowiek potrafi siebie przekraczać?
Authors: Szewczyk Władysław 
Published: September 2015

Rozwój człowieka zarówno na poziomie biologicznym jak i psychicznym dokonuje się w wyniku współdziałania czynników genetycznych, środowiskowych i aktywności własnej. Zdolność i wysiłek transgresji czyli przekraczania siebie w trakcie pokonywania trudności jest znaczącym przejawem dojrzałości osobowościowej.Prof. Józef Kozielecki w swoich opracowaniach na temat transgresji wyróżnia jej czteryformy: transgresja: ku rzeczom, ku ludziom, ku symbolom i ku sobie. Uzasadnia też jej zastosowania praktyczne w wychowaniu i samowychowaniu, w psychoterapii, w życiu etycznym i religijnym.
Algorithm For Modeling Coordinates Of Corners Of Buildings Determined With RTN GNSS Technology Using Vectors Translation Method
Authors: Krzyżek Robert 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
The paper presents an innovative solution which increases the reliability of determining the coordinates of corners of building structures in the RTN GNSS mode. Having performed the surveys of the base points in real time, it is proposed to use the method of line-line intersection, which results in capturing the Cartesian coordinates X, Y of the corners of buildings. The coordinates which were obtained in this way, are subjected to an innovative solution called the method of
vectors translation
. This method involves modeling the coordinates obtained by the algorithm developed by the author. As a result, we obtain the Cartesian coordinates X and Y of the corners of building structures, the accuracy and reliability of determining which is on a very high level.
Some Consideration On Knowledge Management Implication On Organization’s Competitiveness
Authors: Draghici Anca , Ciortan Marius Areta , Florea Claudia 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
The research described in this paper has been focused on two objectives: to debate the knowledge management’s active role for organizations competitive advantage and to describe information technology’s capabilities in leveraging the knowledge worker’s competencies. For the purposes of this article, competitive advantage is perceived as a strength that provides a market advantage relative to a competitor. Often competitive advantage is related to the core competencies of the organisation, which are frequently based on implicit know-how or tacit knowledge. This intangible, unstructured knowledge is difficult to manage; consequently management has ignored it when designing business strategy. However, the increased competitive pressures of the post-industrial global economy and the exponential advances in computing power have increased management’s interest in knowledge as a sustainable source of competitive advantage.
Implementation Of Quality Management System For Irradiation Processing Services
Authors: Lungu Ion-Bogdan , Manea Maria-Mihaela 
Published: September 2015

Abstract
In today’s market, due to an increasing competitiveness, quality management has set itself as an indispensable tool and a reference point for every business. It is ultimately focused on customer satisfaction which is a stringent factor for every business. Implementing and maintaining a QMS is a rather difficult, time consuming and expensive process which must be done with respect of many factors. The aim of this paper is to present a case study for implementing QMS ISO 9001 in a gamma irradiation treatment service provider. The research goals are the identification of key benefits, reasons, advantages, disadvantages, drawbacks etc for a successful QMS implementation and use. Finally, the expected results focus on creating a general framework for implementing an efficient QMS plan that can be easily adapted to other kind of services and markets.