A new prescription for chronic diseAse Remote monitoring devices February, 2012 Sponsored By: A new prescription for chronic disease – remote monitoring devices Sponsored by Qualcomm Life February 21, 2012 Background Rapid innovation and the adoption of mobile, cellular and digital technologies are dramatically changing the face of the global healthcare industry. Clinicians and patients expect to have near real-time access to increasing amounts of health-related information on a 24x7
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Study of Nursing Student Experiences of Clinical Practice Farkhondeh Sharif1 & Sara Masoumi2 1Psychiatric Nursing Department, Fatemeh (P.B.U.H) College of Nursing & Midwifery Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Zand BlvD, Shiraz, Iran 2English Department, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran Published 9 November 2005 [pic] Abstract Background Nursing student's experiences of their clinical practice provide greater insight to develop an effective clinical teaching strategy in nursing education
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woman’s response to the items on the scale. The purpose of this study was to identify and raise awareness of the need to utilize the EPDS for pregnant and postpartum women. Further research is indicated for usage of the EPDS because experiences during pregnancy versus postpartum were very different. Additionally, research of
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CHAPTER ONE Background to the Study In the rapidly changing system of health care, many different factors have affected and changed the perception about how health care is practiced today. The rights of patient are also affected. Patient rights have now become the center of attention in practice of medicine. Today, concerns about patients’ choice and the respect for their preferences, values and the access to medical care are getting more complex. The patients’ expectations are becoming higher and
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CRITICAL EVALUATION OF A PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH PAPER The aim of this report is to critique the research paper entitled “Special Needs Characteristics of Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders That Affect Inclusion in Regular Education”, by Stoutjesdik, Scholte, & Swaab (2012). The aim of the research paper is to determine the special needs characteristics of children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) that predict the placement of these children in restrictive school settings
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Laschinger Canada PhD RN Professor and Associate Director Nursing Research, School of Nursing, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Carroll Iwasiw EdD RN Professor and Director School of Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada Submitted for publication 22 May 2003 Accepted for publication 21 October 2003 Correspondence: Heather Spence Laschinger, School of Nursing, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5C1
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Physical Activity and Stress in College Students Shaye Sedotal University of New Orleans Abstract The purpose of this study is to measure the relationship between physical activity and stress levels among college students. The sample comprised of 27% males (N=18) and 73% (N=48) females with a mean age of 23.6 years and an age range of 19 to 54. 51% (N=34) of the participants were Caucasian, 22% (N=15) were African American, 9% (N=6) Hispanic, and 7% (N=10) were of other ethnic
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infection prevention or infection control. Infection control/prevention uses research and statistics to facilitate standardized care by implementing best practice measures through evidenced based practice. “Statistical information that is gathered is then used to help compare present and past performance, as a guide for planning future development, appraisal of work performed by healthcare staff, hospital or clinic finding, and research ( International Federation of Health Information Management Associations
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( Synchronous and Asynchronous ) Synchronous training methods “at that same time includes connection about members for an instructorship through the Web progressively. Examples of synchronous are chat, videoconferencing and teleconferencing. For sample – VCRs alternately Virtual class rooms that would nothing else be that true classrooms internet. Members associate with one another and instructors through moment messaging, chat, sound What's more feature conferencing and so forth throughout this
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Vol. 1: 38–47 THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH JOURNAL Published March 17, 2005 The Effects of College Student Employment on Academic Achievement Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jana Jasinski Lauren E. Watanabe ABSTRACT: With college tuition and the cost of living rising, many students find themselves in the position of needing employment while trying to attend classes. This study examines the effects that employment has on college students’ academic achievement and other
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