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A New Leadership Development Model for Nursing Education
Background
Leadership competency is required throughout nursing. Students have difficulty understanding leadership as integral to education and practice. A consistent framework for nursing leadership education, strong scholarship and an evidence base are limited. Purpose
To establish an integrated leadership development model for prelicensure nursing students that recognizes leadership as a fundamental skill for nursing practice and promotes development of nursing leadership education scholarship. Method
Summarizing definitions of nursing leadership, conceptualizing leadership development capacity through reviewing trends, and synthesizing existing leadership theories through directed content analysis. Discussion
Nine leadership skills form the organizing structure for the Nursing Leadership Development Model. Leadership identity development is supported via dimensions of knowing, doing, being and context. Conclusion
The Nursing Leadership Development Model is a conceptual map offering a structure to facilitate leadership development within prelicensure nursing students, promoting student ability to internalize leadership capacity and apply leadership skills upon entry to practic
Influence of cell surface characteristics on adhesion of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to the biomaterial hydroxylapatite
The influence of the physicochemical properties of biomaterials on microbial cell adhesion is well known, with the extent of adhesion depending on hydrophobicity, surface charge, specific functional groups and acidâbase properties. Regarding yeasts, the effect of cell surfaces is often overlooked, despite the fact that generalisations may not be made between closely related strains. The current investigation compared adhesion of three industrially relevant strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (M-type, NCYC 1681 and ALY, strains used in production of Scotch whisky, ale and lager, respectively) to the biomaterial hydroxylapatite (HAP). Adhesion of the whisky yeast was greatest, followed by the ale strain, while adhesion of the lager strain was approximately 10-times less. According to microbial adhesion to solvents (MATS) analysis, the ale strain was hydrophobic while the whisky and lager strains were moderately hydrophilic. This contrasted with analyses of water contact angles where all strains were characterised as hydrophilic. All yeast strains were electron donating, with low electron accepting potential, as indicated by both surface energy and MATS analysis. Overall, there was a linear correlation between adhesion to HAP and the overall surface free energy of the yeasts. This is the first time that the relationship between yeast cell surface energy and adherence to a biomaterial has been described
Nutritional value of Pleurotus (Flabellatus) Djamor (R-22) cultivated on sawdusts of different woods
The sawdust of different woods were investigat
ed for the cultivation of exotic strain of
Pleurotus (flabellatus) djamor
(R-22)
to find out the efficiency of different nutrients including protein, fat, crude fiber, ash, dry matter and moisture.
Among all type of nutrients, protein, fat, cr
ude fiber, ash, dry matter and moisture of
Pleurotus ostreatus
on sawdust of
different woods were observed. Protein was observed on cont
rol treatment (cotton waste, kikar, mango, mixed sawdust,
simbal and kail (21.89), (21.64), (21.34), (21.16), (21.03) and
(20.75) % respectively. Fat was observed on control treatment
(cotton waste, kikar, mango, mi
xed sawdust, simbal and kail (0.80), (0.53), (0
.41), (0.33), (0.24) and (0.11)% respectively.
Crude fiber was observed on control treatment (cotton waste, kikar, mango, mixed sawdust, simbal and kail (8.92), (8.45),
(8.17), (7.96), (7.70) and (7.32) % respectively. Ash was observ
ed on control treatment (cotton waste, kikar, mango, mixed
sawdust, simbal and kail (7.65), (6.75), (6
.47), (6.39), (6.33) and (6.23%) respectively. Dry matter was observed on control
treatment (cotton waste, kikar, mango, mixed sawdust, simbal and kail (6.47), (6.27), (6.13), (6.01), (5.87) and (5.67) %
respectively. Moisture was observed on control treatment (c
otton waste, kikar, mango, mixed sawdust, simbal and kail
(84.55), (81.20), (79.85), (76.26), (74.35) and (71.14) % respectively. Oyster mushroom showed relatively more contents on
control treatment cotton waste as compared to other substrates. The maximum protein, fat, crude fiber, ash, dry matter and
moisture contents in
Pleurotus (flabellatus) djamor (R-22)
was obtained on Kikar sawdust .The lowest contents was
obtained on kail sawdust
Reforming the U. S. health care system: where there's a will, there could be a way
The essay in the 2005 annual report summarizes the themes and consensus-based prescriptions for action that emerged from the Boston Fed's 50th economic conference, Wanting It All: The Challenge of Reforming the U.S. Health Care System, held in June 2005.Health care reform ; Medical care, Cost of
Sub-arcsecond high sensitivity measurements of the DG~Tau jet with e-MERLIN
We present very high spatial resolution deep radio continuum observations at
5 GHz (6 cm) made with e-MERLIN of the young stars DG Tau A and B. Assuming it
is launched very close (~=1 au) from the star, our results suggest that the DG
Tau A outflow initially starts as a poorly focused wind and undergoes
significant collimation further along the jet (~=50 au). We derive jet
parameters for DG Tau A and find an initial jet opening angle of 86 degrees
within 2 au of the source, a mass-loss rate of 1.5x10^-8 solar masses/yr for
the ionised component of the jet, and the total ejection/accretion ratio to
range from 0.06-0.3. These results are in line with predictions from MHD
jet-launching theories.Comment: Accepted MNRAS Letter
Physical therapy and deep brain stimulation in Parkinsonâs Disease: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) reduces tremor, muscle stiffness, and bradykinesia in people with Parkinsonâs Disease (PD). Walking speed, known to be reduced in PD, typically improves after surgery; however, other important aspects of gait may not improve. Furthermore, balance may worsen and falls may increase after STN-DBS. Thus, interventions to improve balance and gait could reduce morbidity and improve quality of life following STN-DBS. Physical therapy (PT) effectively improves balance and gait in people with PD, but studies on the effects of PT have not been extended to those treated with STN-DBS. As such, the efficacy, safety, and feasibility of PT in this population remain to be determined. The purpose of this pilot study is to address these unmet needs. We hypothesize that PT designed to target balance and gait impairment will be effective, safe, and feasible in this population. Methods/design Participants with PD treated with STN-DBS will be randomly assigned to either a PT or control group. Participants assigned to PT will complete an 8-week, twice-weekly PT program consisting of exercises designed to improve balance and gait. Control group participants will receive the current standard of care following STN-DBS, which does not include prescription of PT. The primary aim is to assess preliminary efficacy of PT on balance (Balance Evaluation Systems Test). A secondary aim is to assess efficacy of PT on gait (GAITRite instrumented walkway). Participants will be assessed OFF medication/OFF stimulation and ON medication/ON stimulation at baseline and at 8 and 12Â weeks after baseline. Adverse events will be measured over the duration of the study, and adherence to PT will be measured to determine feasibility. Discussion To our knowledge, this will be the first study to explore the preliminary efficacy, safety, and feasibility of PT for individuals with PD with STN-DBS. If the study suggests potential efficacy, then this would justify larger trials to test effectiveness and safety of PT for those with PD with STN-DBS. Trial registration NCT03181282 (clinicaltrials.gov). Registered on 7 June 2017
Dynamics of the superfluid to Mott insulator transition in one dimension
We numerically study the superfluid to Mott insulator transition for bosonic
atoms in a one dimensional lattice by exploiting a recently developed
simulation method for strongly correlated systems. We demonstrate this methods
accuracy and applicability to Bose-Hubbard model calculations by comparison
with exact results for small systems. By utilizing the efficient scaling of
this algorithm we then concentrate on systems of comparable size to those
studied in experiments and in the presence of a magnetic trap. We investigate
spatial correlations and fluctuations of the ground state as well as the nature
and speed at which the superfluid component is built up when dynamically
melting a Mott insulating state by ramping down the lattice potential. This is
performed for slow ramping, where we find that the superfluid builds up on a
time scale consistent with single-atom hopping and for rapid ramping where the
buildup is much faster than can be explained by this simple mechanism. Our
calculations are in remarkable agreement with the experimental results obtained
by Greiner et al. [Nature (London) 415, 39 (2002)].Comment: 14 pages, 11 figures, RevTex 4. Replaced with published versio
A Randomized Depression Prevention Trial Comparing Interpersonal PsychotherapyâAdolescent Skills Training To Group Counseling In Schools
Given the rise in depression disorders in adolescence, it is important to develop and study depression prevention programs for this age group. The current study examined the efficacy of Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST), a group prevention program for adolescent depression, in comparison to group programs that are typically delivered in school settings. In this indicated prevention trial, 186 adolescents with elevated depression symptoms were randomized to receive IPT-AST delivered by research staff or group counseling (GC) delivered by school counselors. Hierarchical linear modeling examined differences in rates of change in depressive symptoms and overall functioning from baseline to the 6-month follow-up assessment. Cox regression compared rates of depression diagnoses. Adolescents in IPT-AST showed significantly greater improvements in self-reported depressive symptoms and evaluator-rated overall functioning than GC adolescents from baseline to the 6-month follow-up. However, there were no significant differences between the two conditions in onset of depression diagnoses. Although both intervention conditions demonstrated significant improvements in depressive symptoms and overall functioning, results indicate that IPT-AST has modest benefits over groups run by school counselors which were matched on frequency and duration of sessions. In particular, IPT-AST outperformed GC in reduction of depressive symptoms and improvements in overall functioning. These findings point to the clinical utility of this depression prevention program, at least in the short-term. Additional follow-up is needed to determine the long-term effects of IPT-AST, relative to GC, particularly in preventing depression onset
A Meta-Analytic Review Of The Penn Resiliency Program\u27s Effect On Depressive Symptoms
The purpose of this review was to evaluate whether the Penn Resiliency Program (PRP), a group cognitiveâbehavioral intervention, is effective in targeting depressive symptoms in youths. We identified 17 controlled evaluations of PRP (N = 2,498) in which depressive symptoms had been measured via an online search of PsycINFO, Medline, ERIC, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses and by requesting data from PRP researchers. We combined effect sizes (ESs; Glassâs d), using random effects models at postintervention and two follow-up assessments (6â8 and 12 months postintervention). PRP participants reported fewer depressive symptoms at postintervention and both follow-up assessments compared with youths receiving no intervention, with ESs ranging from 0.11 to 0.21. Subgroup analyses showed that PRPâs effects were significant at 1 or more follow-up assessments among studies with both targeted and universal approaches, when group leaders were research team members and community providers, among participants with both low and elevated baseline symptoms, and among boys and girls. Limited data showed no evidence that PRP is superior to active control conditions. Preliminary analyses suggested that PRPâs effects on depressive disorders may be smaller than those reported in a larger meta-analysis of depression prevention programs for older adolescents and adults. We found evidence that PRP significantly reduces depressive symptoms through at least 1-year postintervention. Future PRP research should examine whether PRPâs effects on depressive symptoms lead to clinically meaningful benefits for its participants, whether the program is cost-effective, whether CB skills mediate program effects, and whether PRP is effective when delivered under real-world conditions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved)(journal abstract
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