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Appropriateness of surgery performed for abdominal aortic aneurysm at tertiary hospitals in Spain
2021
Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the appropriateness of the type of repair (open or endovascular) performed for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in five university hospitals in Spain, according to evidence-based recommendations. Methods: A multicenter, retrospective cross-sectional study of patients with AAA who underwent elective open surgical repair (OSR) or endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Data were collected on demographic and clinical variables and type of surgical repair. A pair of vascular surgeons from each participating hospital performed a blinded assessment based on GRADE recommendations. The concordance between the two evaluators and the agreement between thei…
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia after rapid titration with intravenous morphine: Switching and re-titration to intravenous methadone.
2012
Rapid titration with intravenous morphine (IV-MO) provides fast and efficient pain relief in cancer patients with severe-excruciating pain. However, some patients, after an initially favourable response, can develop an hyperexcitated state unrelieved or worsened by further dose increments.Eighty-one patients admitted on emergency basis titrated with IV-MO were assessed.12 patients were unsuccessfully titrated with IV-MO. Switching to intravenous methadone (IV-ME) and titrating the doses proved to be successfully.In escalating opioid doses rapidly a recognition of the development of hyperalgesia should be suspected. Increasing doses of opioids may stimulate rather than inhibiting the central…
Mathematics and Art Connections Expressed in Artworks by South African Students
2022
In this chapter, we examine a collection of drawings, and paintings from South African students between the ages of 10 to 17, that provide fresh and original perceptions to some already known topics, but also several unexpected connections between mathematics and art. These works reference classic math-art connections such as: golden ratio, spirals, infinity, and geometric figures; they also contain several personal reflections, unique discoveries and references to ethnomathematical connections within the African cultural heritage. To introduce their pieces and themselves, students shared their own interpretations of their artworks. These commentaries make possible the identification of cog…
Comparing Guidance via Implicit and Explicit Model Progressions in a Collaborative Inquiry-Based Learning Environment with Different-Aged Learners
2022
There is a need for research on the effect of different types of model progressions and learner age on learning and engagement in inquiry-based science settings. This study builds on the Scientific Discovery as Dual Search model to introduce less specific implicit model progression and compares them to the traditional explicit model progression. The data come from Finnish 8-, 10-, and 12-year-olds collaboratively using two different configurations of an inquiry-based learning environment about balance. Balance scale tasks were used to assess learning. Students also rated their situation-specific engagement. Both types of model progressions were beneficial for learning but there was no diffe…
Kauppaketjun taloudellisen benchmarking-tunnuslukujärjestelmän kehittäminen
2015
Tunnuslukuanalyysi on eräs keskeisistä yritysten taloudellista asemaa kuvaavista välineistä. Tämän tutkimuksen tarkoituksena on luoda eräälle huonekalujen vähittäiskauppaa harjoittavien liikkeiden pääkonttorille suoritusmittaristo, joka kertoo kauppiasliikkeiden taloudellisesta tilanteesta tunnuslukujen avulla. Suoritusmittaristo pohjautuu yritysten tilinpäätöstietoihin ja tärkeänä osana tutkimusta on varsinaisen suoritusmittariston kehitysprosessi, sekä sen selvittäminen, mitkä tunnusluvut ovat kyseisellä alalla taloudellista tilannetta parhaiten kuvaavia. Erilaisten ohjausjärjestelmien kehitystyö on haasteellinen prosessi. Usein pitkäkestoinen prosessi vaatii aktiivista osallistumista kok…
Aiming strategy affects performance-related factors in biathlon standing shooting
2021
This study focused on investigating differences in shooting performance and performance related factors between two different aiming strategies (HOLD, low radial velocity during the approach 0.4‐0.2 seconds before triggering, and TIMING, high radial velocity) in biathlon standing shooting. 23 biathletes fired 8x5 standing shots at rest (REST) and 2x5 shots during a race simulation (RACE). Shooting performance (hit point distance from the center of the target), aiming point trajectory and postural balance were measured from each shot. Shooting performance was similar both at REST (HOLD 33±5 mm vs TIMING 38±8 mm, p=0.111) and in RACE (40±11 mm vs 47±12 mm, p=0.194). Better shooting performanc…
Vertaisnuorisotiedotus Euroopan unionin legitimiteetin rakentajana
2011
Sidosryhmien osallistaminen ja kuuleminen ovat vuorovaikutteisia keinoja, joiden avulla orgaanisaatio voi hallita legitimiteettiään. Ne ovat myös demokratian keinoja, joilla yhteiskunta voi herättää kansalaisten luottamuksen ja vahvistaa sitoutumista toimintaansa. Euroopan Unioni (EU) vahvisti osallistuvan demokratian asemaa Lissabonin sopimuksella, joka tuli voimaan 1.12.2009. Etenkin nuorten hyväksyntä olisi elintärkeää, jotta poliittinen yhdentyminen ja maantieteellinen laajeneminen jatkuisivat. Tämän tutkielman tavoitteena on selvittää, miten EU:n poliittiset tavoitteet osallistaa ja kuulla kansalaisia näkyvät ruohonjuuritasolla -kunnallisessa nuorten tieto-ja neuvontapalvelutyössä. Tut…
Oxygen uptake, acid-base balance and hormonal responses in maximal 300 - 400 m running in child, adolescent and adult athletes
2013
Vilmi, Nikke (2013). Oxygen uptake, acid-base balance and hormonal responses in maximal 300 - 400 m running in child, adolescent and adult athletes. Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyväskylä, Master's thesis, Science of Sport Coaching and Fitness Testing, 55 pp. The 400 m sprint demands both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. During the race the acid-base balance of the body is disturbed and that has effects on the oxygen uptake. The purpose of this study was to investigate the oxygen uptake and acid-base balance during and after the maximal anaerobic running test in child (300 m), adolescent (350 m) and adult (400 m) athletes. Furthermore, the aim was also to d…
The Spatial Extent of Pain Is Associated with Pain Intensity, Catastrophizing and Some Measures of Central Sensitization in People with Frozen Should…
2021
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore the spatial extent of pain and its association with clinical symptoms, psychological features, and pain sensitization in people with frozen shoulder (FS). Forty-eight individuals with FS completed pain drawings (PDs) and reported their clinical symptoms including pain intensity (Visual Analogue Scale) and shoulder disability (Shoulder Pain and Disability Index). Moreover, pain sensitization measurements (pressure pain thresholds, temporal summation, conditioned pain modulation, and Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI)) were assessed. Psychological features were assessed by Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) and Pain Vigilance and Awareness…
Correction to: Chronic Non-cancer Pain Management in a Tertiary Pain Clinic Network: a Retrospective Study (Pain and Therapy, (2023), 12, 1, (151-164…
2023
In this article the affiliation details for Authors Laura Iacorossi and Irene Terrenato were incorrectly given as ‘‘Department of Nursing & Health Professions, IRRCS Regina Elena, National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy’’ and ‘‘Biostatistics and Bioinformatic Unit, IRRCS.