Neoliberalism and the Crisis of Legal Theory

INTRODUCTION: Patients have the right to influence the care they receive, but their wish to participate in care decision-making is unclear. AIM: This study investigates whether participation in nursing documentation influences patient participation in care decision-making, mastery, self-esteem, empowerment and depressive feelings among adult in-patients with chronic disease. MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY: Adult patients (n=39) with chronic diseases were randomized. The intervention group participated in nursing documentation. Upon departure, patients filled in questionnaires about participation in care decision-making, mastery, self-esteem, empowerment and depressive feelings. RESULTS: The majority of the patients preferred a collaborative or passive role regarding care decision-making. Lack of knowledge was one reason for non-participation. Having been diagnosed more than five years previously meant stronger empowerment. CONCLUSION: It is a challenge for nurses to find strategies to assess patients' wishes regarding participation in care decision-making. Nurses must support patients' knowledge of their disease and empowerment

Resistant Hypertension and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Sparring Partners

Enhanced target organ damage and cardiovascular morbidity represent common issues observed in both resistant hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea. Common pathophysiological features and risk factors justify their coexistence, especially in individuals with increased upper-body adiposity. Impaired sodium handling, sympathetic activation, accelerated arterial stiffening, and impaired cardiorenal hemodynamics contribute to drug-resistant hypertension development in obstructive sleep apnea. Effective CPAP therapy qualifies as an effective “add-on” to the underlying antihypertensive pharmacological therapy, and emerging evidence underlines the favorable effect of mineralocorticoid antagonists on both resistant hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea treatment

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COMPONENTS AFFECTING VOLUNTEER SATISFACTION WITHIN THE LADIES PROFESSIONAL GOLF ASSOCIATION

Sport events are increasingly reliant on volunteers for the successful delivery of an event (Pauline, 2011). As the sport industry continues to grow so has the demands for volunteer operations. One must understand the points of satisfaction for volunteers as well as factors influencing their future intentions to volunteer. There has been substantial research on spectator satisfaction and motivation, but antecedents of volunteer satisfaction as well as intent to remain has been limited. Spectator satisfaction is described as, “expectations and perceptions about a service experience” (McDonald et al., 2018, p. 156). Spectator or fan satisfaction has been associated with numerous productive business outcomes and is certainly considered an important field of study. Golf is different from any other sport in that it has a flexible venue where the spectator experiences are unique (Marksbury, 2020). Fans have close proximity to the players, move freely throughout the course, and even serve as a volunteer to access crucial tournament operations. This research will observe the Brand Ambassador Program (volunteers) at the Cognizant LPGA Founders Cup to determine factors influencing tournament satisfaction. The purpose of this descriptive research is to identify factors influencing volunteer satisfaction to enhance the overall level of attendance/program involvement at the golf tournament. A survey was established for the Cognizant Founders Cup Brand Ambassador Program to identify the influences that tournament operations have on the level of satisfaction of volunteers. An independent t-test was designed to determine if there are differences in males and females based on factors of satisfaction. Also, a forward multiple regression analysis was conducted to determine the significance of the factors of satisfaction. When conducted, it is hypothesized that these components will have a direct impact on volunteers’ level of satisfaction. In the end, this will support the assertion that professional golf events need to examine all these components. The findings can improve future volunteer programs and entice potential spectators’ perceptions increasing levels of satisfaction and attendance