La représentation de la figure de Merlin dans l'Europe du XIXème siècle

Dans ce travail concernant la légende de Merlin, nous nous sommes interrogé sur le lien entre littérature et mythologie. Pour ce, nous avons d'abord tenté de démontrer qu'un texte moderne peut également contenir des éléments mythiques. Puis, dans notre deuxième partie, nous avons analysé six de ces textes afin de savoir de quelle manière un imaginaire individuel entre en confrontation avec un imaginaire collectif. Enfin, nous avons tenté de démontrer que l'ensemble des œuvres étudiées forme une mythologie à part entière, avec des implications importantes dans la vie sociale. C'est ainsi que nous en avons conclu que les distinctions entre mythe littéraire et mythe dit " primitif " ne sont pas aussi importantes que d'aucuns ont bien voulu l'affirmer.In this work about the myth of Merlin, in order to know what the relation between literature and mythology is, I have tried to demonstrate that modern versions of this legend can contain some mythical elements. Then, in my second part, I have analysed six of these texts, to know how an individual imagination can enter in confrontation with a collective imagination. In myt third part, I have tried to show that the group of all the modern versions builds a real mythology, with some implications on social life. Then, I have concluded that the distinctions between literary myth and primitive myth aren't so important as some authors have asserted it.MONTPELLIER-BU Lettres (341722103) / SudocSudocFranceF

The European Heart Failure Self-care Behaviour Scale:New insights into factorial structure, reliability, precision and scoring procedure

Objective To evaluate a new factorial structure of the European Heart Failure Self-care Behaviour Scale 9-item version (EHFScBS-9), and to test its reliability, floor and ceiling effect, and precision. To propose a new 0–100 score with a higher score meaning better self-care. Methods A sample of 1192 Heart Failure (HF) patients (mean age 72 years, 58% male) was enrolled. Psychometric properties of the EHFScBS-9 were tested with confirmative factor analysis, factor score determinacy, determining the floor and ceiling effect, and evaluating the precision with the standard error of measurement (SEM) and the smallest real difference (SRD). Results We identified three well-fitting factors: consulting behaviour, autonomy-based adherence, and provider-based adherence (comparative fit index = 0.96). Reliability ranged from 0.77 to 0.95. The EHFScBS-9 showed no floor and ceiling effect except for the provider-based adherence which had an expected ceiling effect. The SEM and the SRD indicated good precision of the EHFScBS-9. Conclusion The new factorial structure of the EHFScBS-9 showed supportive psychometric properties. Practice implications The EHFScBS-9 can be used to compute a total and specific scores for each identified factor. This may allow more detailed assessment and tailored interventions to improve self-care. The new score makes interpretation of the EHFScBS-9 easier

Attitudes of healthcare providers towards family involvement and presence in adult critical care units in Saudi Arabia: a quantitative study

Aims and objectives: To describe healthcare providers' attitudes to family involvement during routine care and family presence during resuscitation or other invasive procedures in adult intensive care units in Saudi Arabia. Background: Previous research has shown that healthcare professionals have revealed a diversity of opinions on family involvement during routine care and family presence during resuscitation or other invasive procedures. Attitude assessment can provide an indication of staff acceptance or rejection of the practice and also help identify key potential barriers that will need to be addressed. It has also been evident that participation in the care has potential benefits for patients and families as well as healthcare providers. Design: A quantitative descriptive design. Methods: A questionnaire was used with a convenience sample of 468 healthcare providers who were recruited from eight intensive care units. Results: The analysis found that healthcare providers had positive attitudes towards family involvement during routine care, but negative attitudes towards family presence during resuscitation or other invasive procedures. Physicians expressed more opposition to the practice than did nurses and respiratory therapists. Staff indicated a need to develop written guidelines and policies, as well as educational programmes, to address this sensitive issue in clinical practice. Conclusion: Family is an important resource in patient care in the context of the critical care environment. Clinical barriers including resources, hospital policies and guidelines, staff and public education should be taken into account to facilitate family integration to the care model. Relevance to clinical practice: The findings can help to develop policies and guidelines for safe implementation of the practice. They can also encourage those who design nursing and other medical curricula to place more emphasis on the role of the family especially in critical care settings