bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Reliability and validity of a measure of work-related subjective experiences among people with psychiatric disabilities
Authors: Waghorn Geoffrey , Harris Meredith G , Gladman Beverly , Hennessey Nicole , Lloyd Chris , Mowry Bryan 
Published: May 2014

Geoffrey Waghorn, Meredith G Harris, Beverly Gladman, Nicole Hennessey, Chris Lloyd, Bryan Mowry Aims: To investigate aspects of the reliability and validity of the Work-related Subjective Experiences Scale (WSE-38), an instrument designed to help mental health professionals tailor mental health care to reduce employment restrictions. Methods: Sixty community residents with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder were recruited from a register of previous research participants in an existing genetics study of people with schizophrenia. The WSE-38 was administered via telephone interview, repeated two-five days later. Short-cycle test-retest reliability internal structure, and concurrent validity were assessed. Face validity, utility, consumer and clinician acceptability were examined qualitatively. Findings: Short cycle test-retest reliability for most items and the total score were found to be good to very good. Items with low reliability were removed. Concurrent validity was promising with respect to a range of relevant measures. Face validity, client acceptability, and user utility were adequate. Further scale development and modifications to administration instructions are indicated. Conclusions: These results support further scale development and inform how it can be used for its intended purpose. Sensitivity to real change and predictive validity require ongoing investigation.
Generation of a project proposal for an undergraduate literature review: one dimension of critical thinking
Authors: Castle Alan 
Published: May 2014

Alan Castle Background: Higher education is concerned with developing the critical thinking skills of undergraduate students through academic study so that they are able to improve the delivery of health care in a dynamic and changing world of work. To continue his series on critical thinking from the July 2010 issue, the author discusses a second component of critical thinking. Contents: The generation component of critical thinking encourages students to develop skills of independent thinking and produce original and creative work. The worked example of a project proposal for an undergraduate literature review to evaluate the effectiveness of a range of topical preparations in the treatment of radiation-induced skin reactions, has been used to illustrate how students might go about demonstrating these skills. Conclusions: The worked example demonstrates how undergraduate students can be encouraged to analyse arguments, clarify their thinking and generate new ideas which constitutes the generation component of critical thinking.
Exploration of spirituality in doctor of physical therapy students and graduate students in non-health disciplines
Authors: Tapley Howell , Fell Dennis , Pitts Diane 
Published: May 2014

Background/Aims: The purpose of this study was to explore spirituality in doctor of physical therapy (DPT) students, and to compare these findings with graduate students from other disciplines outside healthcare. An additional purpose was to determine DPT student attitudes towards spirituality and its relevance to their profession. Methods: A brief survey was administered including the 16-item Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale (DSES). Findings: A total of 65 DPT students and a total of 132 non-healthcare graduate students completed the survey. Age did not show a statistically significant relationship (r=.051, P>.05) to spirituality in our subjects and was therefore excluded from further analysis. A 2-way, between-subjects ANOVA was performed to test for differences in spirituality scores between the sexes and between the two student groups. There was a significant main effect for sex [F(1,173) =8.771, P=.004]. There was no significant main effect for Academic Major group (P>.05). There were no significant interactions (P>.05). The vast majority of physical therapy students indicated that physical therapists should be concerned with the spiritual health of their clients (81.5%), and that their education should include exposure to spiritual health issues (78.5%). Conclusions: Spirituality in DPT students does not differ significantly from non-healthcare graduate students. DPT students, however, do have high levels of daily spiritual experiences, believe spirituality is important to the profession, and desire training in this area. Physical therapy educational programmes may want to consider expanding this component of the entry-level curriculum.
Idiopathic scoliosis and pelvic floor dysfunction
Authors: Perkins Jan , Boyer Alison , Mcleish Allison , Grossnickle Karen 
Published: May 2014

Background: Research suggests that trunk and pelvic floor muscles work as a functional unit for postural and continence activities. Back pain increases the risk of incontinence, and practitioners treating incontinence often treat trunk muscles, while those treating back and sacroiliac problems often incorporate pelvic floor treatments in management programmes. It was hypothesized that women with scoliosis might have pelvic floor dysfunction. Methods: Pelvic floor function was evaluated in a convenience sample of four nulliparous women with idiopathic scoliosis. Evaluation included scoliometer and perineometer measures, manual muscle testing of the pelvic floor, the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-Short Form 20 (PFDI-20), and the Scoliosis Research Society Outcomes Instrument (SRS-22) Findings: Half the participants reported clinically significant PFDI-20 score elevations. All had back pain, attributed to their scoliosis. Conclusion: Pelvic floor strength assessments lacked sensitivity in this population of young women, but PFDI-20 scores identified who might benefit from further evaluation. Practitioners treating women with scoliosis should be aware of possible co-existing pelvic floor disorders and of the known link between back pain and incontinence. By raising this issue or using a sensitive tool like the PFDI-20 it may be possible to identify and treat problems early, and implement pelvic floor disorder prevention programmes.
External chest brace for clam shell sternal instability following bilateral sequential lung transplant: a case series
Authors: Fuller Louise , El-Ansary Doa , Nelson Elysia M , Gooi Julian 
Published: May 2014

Background: A common surgical incision for bilateral lung transplantation is the ‘clam shell’ approach via bilateral anterior thoracotomies and a transverse sternotomy to allow for the replacement of the lungs sequentially (Macchiarini et al, 1999; Karnak et al, 2006 ). Although popular, the clam shell incision (CSI) can be associated with significant postoperative pain, bony overriding or disruptions at the sternotomy site in 32%-60% of patients (Macchiarini et al, 1999; Venuta et al, 2003 ; Richards et al, 2004 ; Karnak et al, 2006 ). The subsequent non-union and sternal instability cause significant morbidity and mortality with reported rates of 34% and 26%, respectively ( Karnak et al, 2006 ). Content: The literature revealed a myriad of surgical approaches to this clinical problem, but a paucity of conservative external chest bracing solutions for transverse sternal instability. This case series describes the clinical management of three post bilateral sequential lung transplant (BSLTX) recipients that necessitated the design and development of a custom made external chest orthosis (brace) with input from a multidisciplinary team. Conclusion: This brace is offered as a solution for transverse sternal instability and pain following lung transplantation.
An exploratory study of patient assessment within the discharge and rehabilitation team
Authors: Gamble Susie 
Published: May 2014

Aim: Within the interdisciplinary Discharge and Rehabilitation Team, all disciplines undertake the initial holistic patient assessment. However, despite the development of interdisciplinary working, there is limited research of the nurses and allied health professionals (AHP) who undertake the initial patient assessment within the discharge and rehabilitation teams. This study explores interdisciplinary working among nurses and allied health professions who have experience of crossing professional boundaries while undertaking the initial assessment. Method: This was a small qualitative study. Nine participants, who included an equal mix of nurses and AHPs, were purposively selected and included in semi-structured interviews that were audio-taped. A content thematic analysis was then carried out. Results: Nurses reported no difficulties undertaking the patient assessment. However, AHPs undertook the patient assessment infrequently and described more difficulties. Despite concerns of where professional boundaries lie, cross-boundary working has the ability to enhance patient care and develop professionals. Conclusion: There is an appreciation of the role of the nurse within the initial patient assessment process. However, AHPs within the discharge and rehabilitation teams who undertake the initial holistic patient assessment would benefit from further training.
The Impact of Ramadan on lifestyle behaviours and implications for cardiac rehabilitation: A review
Authors: South Felicity , Upton Dominic , Upton Penney 
Published: May 2014

Introduction: The Muslim population worldwide have a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease than that of the non-Muslim population, and this may become exaggerated during the religious observances of Ramadan. This review assessed the evidence regarding the impact of Ramadan on lifestyle behaviours in Muslims with cardiovascular disease. Method: This article reviews the literature concerning the impact of Ramadan on lifestyle behaviours and its effects on cardiac rehabilitation between 2000 and 2012. Studies were identified, using Academic Search Complete, Google Scholar, PsycInfo, PsycARTICLES, Medline and CINAHL Plus. The search terms used were: ‘cardiac rehabilitation’; ‘cardiovascular disease’; ‘Ramadan’; ‘fasting’; ‘physical activity’; ‘exercise’; ‘diet’; ‘smoking’; ‘sleep’; ‘behaviour change’; ‘medication’; and ‘treatment’. Findings: Evidence suggests that fasting during Ramadan can have a beneficial effect on factors such as cholesterol levels, body weight and blood pressure; however, benefits are rarely sustained in the long term. Other behavioural changes such as non-adherence to medication, and diet and exercise regimes have more negative consequences for sufferers of cardiac disease. Conclusions: Lifestyle behaviours adopted during Ramadan can have a negative impact on cardiovascular disease. Health professionals are urged to find innovative ways to engage this population in healthy lifestyle choices throughout this period.
The pharmacology of drugs used in the management of IBS
Authors: Hall Sandra 
Published: May 2014

Abstract The management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) is varied and complex. Therefore, this article will concentrate on the pharmacology of the individual drugs that may be used to treat IBS. At present, there is no cure for IBS, and the emphasis is on using a combination of drug therapies and nutritional support to maintain patients in long periods of remission. The main goals of treatment are to induce and maintain remission while limiting the drug toxicity and avoiding complications. Three main groups of drugs are used in the management of IBS: aminosalicylates; corticosteroids; and drugs that affect the immune system, including immunosuppressants and monoclonal antibodies. Other drugs, such as antibiotics and antidiarrhoeals, are also used to manage symptoms but will not be discussed in this article.
Infections increase deep venous thromboembolism
Authors: Greener Mark 
Published: May 2014

In brief ▪ Infections increase the likelihood of developing deep venous thromboembolism ▪ Rheumatoid arthritis patients who discontinue statins risk death ▪ Patients are unaware that they can report adverse reactions to drugs through the yellow card system ▪ Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors do not undermine motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease ▪ People receiving statins are also being prescribed medication which inhibits enxymes that metabolise statins, putting patients at risk ▪ ACE inhibitors can reduce all-cause mortality in people with hypertension
Gatekeeping part 2: Data collection design
Authors: Cullen Julie 
Published: May 2014

The aim of this study is to investigate the practice nurse’s role in triage, or gatekeeping patients’ access to same-day appointments. Its objective is to generate a theory that identifies the features necessary for effective gatekeeping, identifies any barriers that may prevent gatekeeping, and informs the commissioning of high-quality same-day health care. A qualitative approach was adopted, guided by the methodology of modified grounded theory. Data was collected and analysed concurrently from tape-recorded, semi-structured focus group interviews with practice nurses in Portsmouth. The report of this study is presented in three parts to reveal the process of undertaking research in more detail. In Part 1 (Cullen, 2003) it was argued why this research is needed to gather more evidence to support the practice nurse’s gatekeeping role. In Part 2 the design of the data-collection process is explained. Part 3 will comprise a report of the results in relation to the published literature and multi-professional opinion, with a discussion of how they can be applied in practice.
The significance of dermatoglyphic characteristics in the determination of equine phenotypic susceptibility to abnormal repetitive behaviour in the thoroughbred (Equus caballus)
Authors: Williams Jane , Randle Hayley 
Published: May 2014

Background: Relationships have been established between trichoglyphs (whorls) and temperament, laterality and the occurrence of abnormal behaviour in multiple species. Within the equine industry stereotypic behaviour is considered to impair performance and reduce value in affected individuals, potentially reducing career longevity and compromising welfare through preventing their expression when they occur. Aim: The study aimed to determine whether dermatoglyph profiles (whorl morphology, orientation, number and topography) could be used to predict susceptibility to perform abnormal repetitive behaviours (ARB) in thoroughbred racehorses. Method: Trainer interviews combined with experimenter direct observation were used to ascertain expression of ARBs. Whorls were digitally photographed and overall whorl profiles derived using remote computer analysis. Results: Non-parametric statistical analysis revealed significant relationships between aspects of whorl morphology and performance of ARBs (round epicentre: sum ARBs p<0.05; round gross morphology: sum ARBs p<0.0001), orientation and distribution (abdominal trichoglyph orientation asymmetry: sum ARBs p<0.05; clockwise orientation: sum ARBs p<0.05 and social stereotypies p<0.05). Conclusion: This study indicates that whorls may be viable physical indicators of predisposition to perform ARBs in the thoroughbred. Assessment of dermatoglyph profiles have potential to assist with the improvement of horse welfare via informed management practices if patterns exposed are transferable to other breeds and can reliably predict individuals with a propensity to develop ARBs.
PHMB as a topical antimicrobial in veterinary wound management
Authors: O'Dwyer Louise 
Published: May 2014

There are currently no new antibiotics on the horizon, and this fact should cause concern for all involved in both human and veterinary medicine. The use of topical antimicrobials should be considered as the alternative to systemic antibiotics in wound infection in order to minimize their use. Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) is a relative newcomer to the veterinary market, having been used as an antiseptic/antimicrobial in a variety of industries for over 60 years. PHBM has been incorporated into a range of wound dressings and is highly effective as an antimicrobial as it destroys the outer and cytoplasmic membranes of the bacteria, destroying them. These dressings are able to rapidly reduce the bacterial load in the wound and represent the first line in the management of the bacterial burden of a wound.
A practical guide to publishing research for veterinary nurses
Authors: Heayns Beth J 
Published: May 2014

Publishing research findings is the final stage of completing a research project and doing so allows these findings to be shared. In line with the progression of the veterinary nursing profession, nurses should consider these findings and apply them to their own practices. This will further demonstrate the use of objective evidence-based practice. This paper has been designed to be a practical guide for nurses who have completed a research project and who are wanting to submit their findings for publication. The peer-review process is described to allow nurses to understand the stages that will follow paper submission.
A study on veterinary nursing university student email writing
Authors: Yuen Queeny WH , McNae Jane 
Published: May 2014

Aim: To examine how a cohort of 38 veterinary nursing students responded in their learning of written communication in the form of an email. Methods: Two sets of emails, written ‘before’ and ‘after’ exposure to a series of instructions and learning activities focused on written communication, were evaluated. Scores were awarded to each email based on a checklist of structure and components considered essential for an effective student email. Frequency charts and paired-samples t-test were used to compare the scores of the two sets of emails. Results: Results showed improvements in the after emails. Inclusion and correct presentation increased for six out of the nine components in the checklist. Pair-samples t-test, at level p>0.05, indicated there was no significant difference between the mean scores of the two sets of emails. Results also revealed the use of smartphones and emoticons by the students. Conclusion: Communication skills, including the effective use of emails, should be taught at undergraduate level in veterinary nursing to better prepare graduates for the workplace.
Utilization of Assay Performance Characteristics to Estimate Hemoglobin A1c Result Reliability
Authors: Woodworth Alison , Korpi-Steiner Nichole , Miller James J , Rao Lokinendi V , Yundt-Pacheco John , Kuchipudi Lakshmi , Parvin Curtis A , Rhea Jeanne M , Molinaro Ross 
Published: May 2014

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Allowable total error (TEa) goals for hemoglobin (Hb) A1c require minimal assay imprecision and bias and implementation of a robust QC monitoring program. Here, we compare the combined influence on the risk of reporting unreliable results of TEa goals, a routine QC practice, and assay performance characteristics of 6 Hb A1c instruments across 4 academic medical centers.

METHODS
The CLSI protocols EP-5 and EP-9 were applied to investigate Hb A1c result imprecision and bias on the Variant II Turbo and Variant II (Bio-Rad), G8 (Tosoh), Capillarys 2 Flex Piercing (Sebia), COBAS Integra 800 (Roche), and DCA Vantage (Siemens). Patient-weighted σ values and the risk of reporting unreliable Hb A1c results were determined for each assay at TEa specifications of 5%, 6%, and 7%.

RESULTS
A large range of patient-weighted σ values spanning 0.5 orders of magnitude at a 6% TEa was observed. Although imprecision for all instruments was &lt;3%, bias impacted the majority of the σ changes observed. Estimates for reporting unreliable results varied almost 500-fold based on analytical performance alone.

CONCLUSIONS
Considerable differences in the probability of reporting unreliable Hb A1c results between different NGSP (formerly the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program)-certified platforms were observed. At a 6% TEa, our study indicates all but the Capillarys 2 Flex Piercing requires that the maximum affordable QC be run. Risk estimates for individual laboratories' Hb A1c methods can be used to assess QC practices and residual risk of an unreliable Hb A1c result.
Spain on the big screen: Regional imaginary, popular culture and national identity in the Spanish cinema of the first half of the twentieth century
Authors: Carrión Marta García 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
The article studies the role of cinema in the development and dissemination of discourses and narratives concerning Spanish national identity. It presents a historical overview from the beginnings of cinema to the first decades of the Francoist dictatorship. The analysis focuses on two main areas: the relationship between cinema and other forms of popular culture, and the use of regional symbols in cinema in order to personify the essence of Spanishness.
Reviews
Authors: Molner Eduard , Perales-García Cristina , Calabrese Laura , Enguix Begonya , Gonzalo Juan Luís , Moragas Fernández Carlota M. , Sanz Laura Cañete 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
Theatre and Performance in Small Nations, Steve Blandford (ed.) (2013) Bristol and Chicago: Intellect Books, 180 pp., ISBN: 9781841506463, p/bk, 35$
El periodismo volátil. ¿Cómo atrapar la información política que se nos escapa?/Volatile Journalism: How to Catch the Political Information that Escapes?, Nereida Carrillo (2013) Barcelona: Editorial UOC, 83 pp., ISBN: 9788490299814, p/bk. 11.50€, ebook, 5.99€.
Social Media and Minority Languages: Convergence and the Creative Industries, Elin Haf Gruffydd Jones and Enrique Uribe-Jongbloed (eds) Bristol, Buffalo and Toronto: Multilingual Matters, 265 pp., ISBN: 9781847699046, h/bk. 129,95 €
Mort certa, hora incerta. De l’edat mitjana a la societat digital/Certain Death, Uncertain Hour: From Middle Ages to Digital Society, Ernest Benach and Miquel Pueyo (2013) Lleida: Pagès Editors, 172 pp., ISBN: 9788499753188, p/bk, 17.00€
La Guerra Civil televisada. La representación de la contienda en la ficción y el documental españoles/The Televised Civil War: The Representation of the Battle in Spanish Fiction and Documentary, Sira Hernández (ed.) (2012) Salamanca: Comunicación Social, 219 pp., ISBN: 9788415544203, p/bk, 20€, ISBN: 978841544210, e-book, 5.90€
Repudiating Feminism: Young Women in a Neoliberal World, Christina Scharff (2012)
England: Ashgate, 163 pp., ISBN: 9781409410300, h/bk, £55.00, ISBN: 9781409410317, e-book, £38.50
La comunicación móvil. Hacia un nuevo ecosistema digital/Mobile Communication: Towards a New Digital Ecosystem, Juan Miguel Aguado, Claudio Feijóo and Inmaculada J. Martínez (eds) (2013) Barcelona: Gedisa, 350 pp., ISBN: 9788497847827, p/bk, 27.90€
Advertising and journalistic modernization: The case of La Llumanera de Nova York (1874–1881)
Authors: Costa Lluis 
Published: May 2014

Abstract
Advertising was a key element in the capitalist structures of newspapers in the second half of the nineteenth century. It was the time of urban concentration, mechanization, new forms of transport and the widespread promotion of consumption, the development of civil society, a rising level of culture, the birth of show-business society, the cult to modernity and newness, and cosmopolitanism. And it is within this context that a new Catalan journalistic project began: La Llumanera de Nova York (1874–1881). Advertising represented the main source of income for the press during this period, a press perceived more than ever as a business. The analysis of advertisements appearing in La Llumanera allows us to interpret the implications of the newspaper’s location in New York and witness the commercial strategy of the American businessman, far more advanced than that of the Catalan.
Altas habilidades/superdotação no contexto das políticas nacionais de educação especial (1994 e 2008): pontos e contrapontos
Authors: Rangni Rosemeire De Araújo 
Published: May 2014

O desconhecimento da temática das altas habilidades/ superdotação, pelos profissionais da educação, gera a exclusão desses educandos, apesar do dever legal de atendê-los. Este artigo apresenta as altas habilidades/ superdotação na legislação brasileira contextualizando as duas Políticas Nacionais de Educação Especial, de 1994 e 2008.