PASSIVE COMPONENT EMBEDDING IN PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS

The PCESA project was started in 2014 to investigate the suitability of embedding passive components in printed circuit boards for space applications. After compiling an overview of available technologies for component embedding, a test board was designed and manufactured to evaluate the performance and reliability of direct embedding of passive components in printed circuit boards. In parallel, an existing space PCB was redesigned to use embedded components and act as a functional demonstrator for the project. The main test results, result analysis and recommendations for future use are detailed in this presentation

The role of the nurse in the care and management of patients with atopic dermatitis

Background The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of key aspects of specialised dermatology nursing practice in the management of patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The role of dermatology nurse specialists in supporting patients and promoting disease understanding, education and treatment adherence continues to evolve. As features of specialised nursing care can also inform other nursing staff in a wide range of care settings, an overview of key components is examined. Observations presented are from a pan-European perspective and represent the collected view of a group of dermatology nurse specialists, dermatologists and patient advocates following two round-table discussions. Discussion Atopic dermatitis is a common, chronic, inflammatory disease characterised by erythematous/scaling skin lesions, with often intense pruritus. Disease course is cyclic with periodic disease flares of varying intensity, presenting management challenges to patients and families. Dermatology nurse specialists play a key role in providing education and substantial patient support to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life to patients and their family, delivered within a multidisciplinary team framework. Nurse-led education and ‘eczema schools’ are of benefit in reducing disease severity and improving quality of life by enhancing self-management, adherence and patient engagement. eHealth tools, such as patient portals or online training platforms, can provide online learning, individualised education, and help to improve engagement. These and other initiatives, such as written action plans, are all essential to improve or maintain treatment adherence, self-management and quality of life. Summary Dermatology nurse specialists play a central role in the assessment and management of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis patients and families. This places them in an ideal position to build strong and often long-term relationships with patients and parents. Such engagement promotes trust, assists in setting realistic expectations of treatment and outcomes, and enhances self-management and engagement in their own care. Providing emotional support, as well as formal and systematic education (including individualised practical advice) all contribute to improved treatment adherence and can enhance the quality of life of patients and their families throughout the course of this long-term condition

Kritische succesfactoren in het activeringsbeleid naar mensen met een buitenlandse herkomst

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The labour market integration of people of foreign origin in Flanders (Belgium): in search of effective interventions

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Van een VDAB-opleiding naar werk? Hefbomen voor tewerkstelling

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Is team confidence the key to success? The reciprocal relation between collective efficacy, team outcome confidence, and team performance during soccer games

The present manuscript extends previous research on the reciprocal relation between team confidence and perceived team performance in two ways. First, we distinguished between two types of team confidence; process-oriented collective efficacy and outcome-oriented team outcome confidence. Second, we assessed both types not only before and after the game, but for the first time also during half-time, thereby providing deeper insight in their dynamic relation with perceived team performance. Two field studies were conducted, each with 10 male soccer teams (N = 134 in Study 1; N = 125 in Study 2). Our findings provide partial support for the reciprocal relation between players’ team confidence (both collective efficacy and team outcome confidence) and players’ perceptions of the team’s performance. Although both types of players’ team confidence before the game were not significantly related to perceived team performance in the first half, players’ team confidence during half-time was positively related to perceived team performance in the second half. Additionally, our findings consistently demonstrated a relation between perceived team performance and players’ subsequent team confidence. Considering that team confidence is a dynamical process, which can be affected by coaches and players, our findings open new avenues to optimize team performance.peerreview_statement: The publishing and review policy for this title is described in its Aims & Scope. aims_and_scope_url: http://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=aimsScope&journalCode=rjsp20status: publishe

Evaluatie van de inhoudelijke en financiële aspecten van het Vlaamse inburgeringsdecreet: een nulmeting. Perstekst 2 oktober 2007

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