Language and Thought in the Motion Domain: Methodological Considerations and New Empirical Evidence.

This study investigates whether there is a relation between how motion is linguistically expressed and how it is conceptualised. To do this, native speakers of two languages that differ typologically in how they encode telic motion (English and Spanish) are compared in both a verbal and a non-verbal experiment. The preferred non-verbal methods to test the linguistic relativity hypothesis in this domain have so far been recognition memory and binary judgments. This study questions the experimental validity of these approaches and implements an alternative method which combines similarity ratings with a verbal interference manipulation. The results reported here constitute evidence against linguistic relativity and in support of cognitive universalism

Competencias Genéricas Transversales. Aplicación de las Competencias Genéricas Transversales en la Gestión Organizacional

This research analyzed the contribution of the Master of Coaching and Organizational Change (MCCO) in the transfer of Transversal or Generic Competences (CGT) to graduates of the career and the influence of its application in work environment. The CGT are a set of skills, abilities, attitudes and skills that complement the specific educational process, characteristics that were identified and highlighted in the European Area of Higher Education and developed in the Tuning Project and Alfa Tuning for Latin America and Caribbean with the participation of numerous educational organizations.The results of this research showed a significant correlation between the CGT and the contents of the subjects of the MCCO, with a clear benefit on work environments, according to case studies taken from the Final Works MCCO. In particular, it could be established that 85% of the CGT are addressed by the subjects of the MCCO, and that 61% of them were transferred and applied in organizations of work described in these Final Master Work. Regarding the benefits obtained under the pyramid domains of the Organizational Coaching, could be demonstrated that 36% were the domain of “Being” according to the category of “Learning and Organizational Development”, 36% of the profits corresponded the domain of “Make” according to the category of “Internal Processes” and finally, 28% was distributed in the categories of “Client / Consumer” and “Economic/ Financial”, which corresponds to the domain of “Having” / “Results”, respectively.La presente investigación analizó la contribución de la Maestría de Coaching y Cambio Organizacional(MCCO) en la transferencia de competencias genéricas transversales (CGT) a los graduados de la carrera, y la influencia de su aplicación en los ambientes de trabajo. Las CGT son un conjunto de competencias, habilidades, actitudes y destrezas que complementan el proceso educativo específico, particularidades que fueron identificadas y realzadas en el marco del Espacio Europeo de la Educación Superior y desarrolladas en los Proyectos Tuning y Tuning Alfa para América Latina y Caribe, con la participación de numerosas organizaciones educativas. Los resultados de esta investigación demostraron una importante correlación entre las CGT y loscontenidos de las asignaturas de la MCCO, con un claro beneficio sobre los entornos laborales, de acuerdo a los casos de estudio tomados de los Trabajos Finales de la MCCO. En particular pudo establecerseque el 85% de las CGT son abordadas por las asignaturas de la MCCO, y que el 61% de ellas fueron transferidas y aplicadas en las organizaciones del trabajo descriptas en dichos trabajos finales de maestría. Respecto de los beneficios obtenidos, en el marco de la pirámide de dominios del coaching organizacional, pudo demostrarse que el 36% correspondieron al dominio del “Ser”, según la categoría del “Aprendizaje y Desarrollo Organizacional”; el 36% de los beneficios correspondieronal dominio del “Hacer”, según la categoría de “Procesos Internos”; y finalmente, el 28% se distribuyó en las categorías del “Cliente / Consumidor”, y “Económica / Financiera”, que corresponde al dominio del “Tener” / “Resultados”, respectivamente

Treatment resistant trigeminal neuralgia relieved with oral sumatriptan: a case report

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Competencias genéricas transversales: aplicación de las (CGT) en la gestión organizacional

Los Proyectos Tuning y Alfa Tuning para América Latina permitieron identificar, desde el año 2000, un conjunto de competencias, habilidades, actitudes y responsabilidades que complementan el proceso educativo específico, racional y técnico, enmarcadas en las Competencias Genéricas o Transversales (CGT). La Maestría en Coaching y Cambio Organizacional (MCCO) incluyó el concepto de CGT en sus programas de estudio y evaluó sus beneficios en la gestión y en la efectividad de las organizaciones.El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar la contribución de la MCCO en la formación de CGT y la influencia que las mismas generan en su aplicación en los ambientes del trabajo.Los avances en la investigación han demostrado una importante correlación entre las CGT y los programas de estudio de la MCCO. El análisis fue realizado mediante el uso de descriptores para cada CGT a partir de sus definiciones y niveles de dominio, con el propósito de relacionar las mismas con los programas de estudio de la MCCO. Posteriormente, fue diseñada una matriz de impacto que permitió relacionar el propósito y los objetivos de cada materia de la Carrera con cada CGT, para evaluar la contribución de la MCCO a las CGT. La valoración del impacto fue realizada empleando una tabla de pertinencia y las divergencias fueron consensuadas y fundamentadas. La distribución de impactos permitió distinguir las competencias específicas de las CGT; establecer un orden de prelación en función de la contribución de las CGT al proceso formativo e identificar las CGT más desarrolladas en la MCCO. Para la última etapa de la investigación se analizará la influencia de las CGT en entornos laborales, a partir de casos tomados de los Trabajos Finales de los maestrandos de la MCCO.The Tuning and Alfa Tuning Project for Latin America helped to identify, since year 2000, a set of competences, skills, attitudes and responsibilities, in order to complement the specific, rational and technical educational process, around the Generic or Transversal Competences (CGT) concept. The Master’s degree in Coaching and Organizational Change (MCCO) included the CGTconcept in their studies program, looking forward benefits in the management and effectivenessof the organizations.The scope of this research was to analyze the contribution of the MCCO in CGT’s learning, andthe influence generated by their application in job environments.Advances in the research have shown a significant correlation between the CGT and the MCCOcurricula. The analysis was done through a set of descriptors for each CGT, using their definitionsand their domain levels, with the purpose of relating them with MCCO´s study programs. Afterthat, it was built an Impact Matrix to evaluate the relationship between purpose and objectives ofeach MCCO subject, with each CGT, to understand MCCO and CGT contribution. The impactvalue was performed using a pertinence table, and divergences were agreed and included in thereport. The distribution of impacts helped to distinguish the specific competences with regard toCGT; also to establish an order of priority according to the contribution of CGT to educationalbackground, and to identify the most developed CGT in the MCCO program. For the last stage, theresearch will explore the influence of the CGT in working environments, taking in account casesfrom Final Thesis of students in the MCCO

Psycho-education programme for temporomandibular disorders: a pilot study

BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are by far the most predominant condition affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), however many patients have mild self-limiting symptoms and should not be referred for specialist care. The aim of this pilot study was to develop a simple, cost-effective management programme for TMDs using CD-ROM. 41 patients (age 18–70) participated in this study, patients were divided into three groups: the 1st group were involved in an attention placebo CD-ROM (contain anatomical information about the temporomandibular system), the 2nd group received information on CD-ROM designed to increase their control and self efficacy, while the 3rd group received the same programme of the 2nd group added to it an introduction to self-relaxing techniques followed by audio tape of progressive muscle relaxation exercises. Each of the groups was asked to complete a number of questionnaires on the day of initial consultation and six weeks afterwards. RESULTS: The two experimental groups (2nd & 3rd) were equally effective in reducing pain, disability and distress, and both were more effective than the attention placebo group (1st), however the experimental groups appeared to have improved at follow-up relative to the placebo-group in terms of disability, pain and depressed mood. CONCLUSION: This pilot study demonstrates the feasibility and acceptability of the design. A full, randomized, controlled trial is required to confirm the efficacy of the interventions developed here

Referrals to a facial pain service

AIM: To assess the quality of referral letters to a facial pain service and highlight the key requirements of such letters. METHOD: The source of all referral letters to the service for five years was established. For one year the information provided in 94 referrals was assessed. Using a predetermined checklist of essential information the referral letters were compared to these set criteria. RESULTS: The service received 7,001 referrals and, on average, general dental practitioners (GDPs) referred 303 more patients per year than general medical practitioners (GMPs). Seventy-one percent of all referrals were from primary care practitioners, the rest were from specialists. Over 70% of GMP and 52% of GDP letters included a past medical history, with GMPs more likely to suggest a possible diagnosis and include previous secondary care referrals. The mean score for GMP referrals compared to the standard proforma (maximum of 12) was 5.6 and for GDP referrals 5.0. A relevant drug history was included by 75.6% GMP compared to 38.7% of GDPs. GMPs were more likely to include any relevant mental health history. CONCLUSIONS: The overall quality of referral letters is low which makes it difficult for the specialists to provide robust treatment plans

Psychological and self-management support for people with vasculitis or connective tissue diseases: UK health professionals' perspectives

© The Author(s) 2020. Objectives. CTD and systemic vasculitis impact on health-related quality of life. Treatment can be complex, involving multiple medical specialities. The aim of this study was to investigate psychological and self-management support for patients in secondary care. Methods. An online survey of health professionals in the UK, including 45 multiple-choice and freetext questions, was analysed descriptively. Free-text survey responses were analysed thematically to identify health professionals' perceptions of best practice and unmet needs. Results. The online survey included 120 health professionals (34% specialist nurses, 51% doctors and 12% allied health professionals), predominantly working in rheumatology (52.9%) and nephrology (21.5%) departments. Access to self-management programmes or clinics for people with CTD or vasculitis was available in 23% of rheumatology and 8% of nephrology departments. In response to 'How well is your team providing self-management support to people with CTD or vasculitis?', 38% of respondents reported 'not very well' or 'not well at all'. Direct access to psychological support was available in 76.9% of nephrology and 32.8% of rheumatology departments. More than 80% of respondents would like additional training. Key themes from the qualitative data (free-text survey responses) included the importance of: Dedicated psychological support and self-management programmes for people with CTD and vasculitis, a whole-team approach (specialist teams empowering people to manage their own care), staff training (e.g. brief psychological interventions) and signposting to resources, including patient charities. Conclusion. People with CTD and vasculitis have complex needs, and improvements in selfmanagement and psychological support are required in UK rheumatology and nephrology departments

Private Narratives and Infant Views: Iconizing 1970s Militancy in Contemporary Argentine Cinema

This is the author's accepted manuscript, made available with the permission of the publisher.This article analyses the connections between the subjective turn in the representation of militancy, iconicity, and historical examination in Infancia clandestina, a recent Argentine film that portrays the 1970s armed struggle through a child’s lens. Breaking with the leading interpretation that praises the movie because of its original exposition of left-leaning violence, I contend that this coming-of-age story fits within a version of militancy that originated in the mid-1990s and that has become quite common since the advent of the Kirchner administration in 2003. This particular version relies on a privatized and archaic image of activism that is at the core of the global iconization of 1970s militancy. An analysis of the filmic use of an infant perspective and of anime-style cartoons illuminates how contemporary Argentine cinema both registers and participates in this iconizing process