21 research outputs found
Empathic processes during nurseâconsumer conflict situations in psychiatric inpatient units: A qualitative study
© 2016 The Authors. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited and is not used for commercial purposes.Empathy is a central component of nurseâconsumer relationships. In the present study, we investigated how empathy is developed and maintained when there is conflict between nurses and consumers, and the ways in which empathy can be used to achieve positive outcomes. Through semistructured interviews, mental health nurses (n = 13) and consumers in recovery (n = 7) reflected on a specific conflict situation where they had experienced empathy, as well as how empathy contributed more generally to working with nurses/consumers. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data, utilizing a framework that conceptualizes empathy experiences as involving antecedents, processes, and outcomes. The central theme identified was âmy role as a nurse â the role of my nurseâ. Within this theme, nurses focussed on how their role in managing risk and safety determined empathy experienced towards consumers; consumers saw the importance of nurse empathy both in conflict situations and for their general hospitalization experience. Empathy involved nurses trying to understand the consumer's perspective and feeling for the consumer, and was perceived by consumers to involve nurses âbeing thereâ. Empathic relationships built on trust and rapport could withstand a conflict situation, with empathy a core component in consumer satisfaction regarding conflict resolution and care. Empathy allows the maintenance of therapeutic relationships during conflict, and influences the satisfaction of nurses and consumers, even in problematic situations. Nurse education and mentoring should focus on nurse self-reflection and building empathy skills in managing conflict
Changes in Habitat Use of Montezuma Quail in Response to Tree Canopy Reduction in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico
Montezuma quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae) are unique among quail with respect to clutch size, diet, covey dynamics, and habitat use. With the exception of a few notable early studies, there is relatively little information on the ecology of Montezuma quail. Pervious research has indicated that one of the primary habitats utilized by Montezuma quail is pinyonâjuniper (Pinus spp.âJuniperus spp.) woodlands. Throughout many areas of the southwestern United States, pinyonâjuniper woodlands are often targeted for thinning projects. Many studies have been conducted on the amount of canopy cover needed by other quail species. However, data on characteristics of their preferred habitat in many of the mountains they inhabit is limited in the literature and no data are currently published on their response to thinning projects. Therefore, studies are warranted to fill in these missing data, which will increase our knowledge about the habitat requirements of Montezuma quail and allow us to make informed decisions about thinning projects in areas occupied by Montezuma quail. The goal of this research was to evaluate Montezuma quail responses to common silvicultural practices, specifically pinyonâjuniper thinning in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico. Results of our project indicated that Montezuma quail selected for sites that had been thinned to reduce canopy cover to a 30â40% mosaic. Selection for this habitat was much higher than selection for the surrounding area, which consisted of â„70% canopy cover (ManlyâChesson Selectivity Index = 1.68). Overall, this study yields vital information for managers considering implanting thinning projects in Montezuma quail habitat
A Double-Mode RR Lyrae Star with a Strong Fundamental Mode Component
NSVS 5222076, a thirteenth magnitude star in the Northern Sky Variability
Survey, was identified by Oaster as a possible new double-mode RR Lyrae star.
We confirm the double-mode nature of NSVS 5222076, supplementing the survey
data with new V band photometry. NSVS 5222076 has a fundamental mode period of
0.4940 day and a first overtone period of 0.3668 day. Its fundamental mode
light curve has an amplitude twice as large as that of the first overtone mode,
a ratio very rarely seen. Data from the literature are used to discuss the
location in the Petersen diagram of double-mode RR Lyrae stars having strong
fundamental mode pulsation. Such stars tend to occur toward the short period
end of the Petersen diagram, and NSVS 5222976 is no exception to this rule.Comment: 14 pages, 4 figures, To be published in the March, 2006, issue of
PAS
A Catalogue of RR Lyrae Stars from the Northern Sky Variability Survey
A search for RR Lyrae stars has been conducted in the publicly available data
of the Northern Sky Variability Survey (NSVS). Candidates have been selected by
the statistical properties of their variation; the standard deviation, skewness
and kurtosis with appropriate limits determined from a sample 314 known RRab
and RRc stars listed in the GCVS. From the period analysis and light curve
shape of over 3000 candidates 785 RR Lyrae have been identified of which 188
are previously unknown. The light curves were examined for the Blazhko effect
and several new stars showing this were found. Six double-mode RR Lyrae stars
were also found of which two are new discoveries. Some previously known
variables have been reclassified as RR Lyrae stars and similarly some RR Lyrae
stars have been found to be other types of variable, or not variable at all.Comment: Accepted for publication in MNRAS. Tables 1 and 2 are available here
in full, but not in the printed editio
Multicolour CCD photometry of the variable stars in globular cluster M3
We present time series data on the variable stars of the galactic globular
cluster Messier 3 (M3). We give BVI light curves for 226 RR Lyrae, 2 SX Phe and
1 W Vir type variables, along with estimated fundamental photometric parameters
such as intensity and magnitude-averaged brightness and pulsation periods. In
some cases the periods we have found significantly differ from the previously
published ones. This is the first published light curve and period
determination for variable V266. The I-band light curve has not been observed
previously for numerous (76) variables. Three new RR Lyrae variables have been
discovered. Groups of RR Lyrae variables that belong to different evolutionary
stages and have been separated previously on the basis of V data were found
here for all colours and colour indices by cluster analysis. The I-band period
-- luminosity relation is also discussed. From the 66 modulated (Blazhko type)
RR Lyrae stars we investigated, six are newly identified and two of them are
first overtone pulsators. In the case of 13 RR Lyrae, the period of Blazhko
cycle has been estimated for the first time. V252 is identified as a new RRd
variable. Amplitude ratio of RRd stars have been investigated to search
possible mode content changes. In contrast to previous publications no changes
have been found. Problems with the sampling of the time series of typical
cluster variability surveys is demonstrated.Comment: 24 pages, 15 figures, 8 tables. Accepted by MNRAS on 18. August 200
Scattered-Light Echoes from the Historical Galactic Supernovae Cassiopeia A and Tycho (SN 1572)
We report the discovery of an extensive system of scattered light echo
arclets associated with the recent supernovae in the local neighbourhood of the
Milky Way: Tycho (SN 1572) and Cassiopeia A. Existing work suggests that the
Tycho SN was a thermonuclear explosion while the Cas A supernova was a core
collapse explosion. Precise classifications according to modern nomenclature
require spectra of the outburst light. In the case of ancient SNe, this can
only be done with spectroscopy of their light echo, where the discovery of the
light echoes from the outburst light is the first step. Adjacent light echo
positions suggest that Cas A and Tycho may share common scattering dust
structures. If so, it is possible to measure precise distances between
historical Galactic supernovae. On-going surveys that alert on the development
of bright scattered-light echo features have the potential to reveal detailed
spectroscopic information for many recent Galactic supernovae, both directly
visible and obscured by dust in the Galactic plane.Comment: 4 pages, 4 color figures, accepted for publication in ApJ
Ecology of Mearns' Quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae) in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico
Within the United States, Mearns' quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae ) are native to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Knowledge regarding Mearns' quail populations in the United States is limited, especially on New Mexico populations. This study was initiated to answer 1) tree canopy cover and vegetation selection, 2) population characteristics, and 3) roost site characteristics of Mearns' quail in New Mexico. Mearns' quail were captured in Lincoln County, New Mexico from May 2015âMay 2017. Fifty-six Mearns' quail (32 M, 24 F) were affixed with a Very High Frequency (VHF) or Global Positioning System (GPS) and VHF combination backpack radio transmitter to monitor movements and survival. The 2,510 points collected from 27 (19 M, 8 F) Mearns' quail showed that on a continuous scale, year-round basis, Mearns' quail utilized 30â69% tree canopy cover. During the covey, paired and breeding, and nesting and brooding seasons Mearns' quail selected for 30â39%, 40â59%, and 40â69% tree canopy cover respectively. Mearns' quail selected for litter basal cover (P = 0.018) and bare ground basal cover ( P = 0.032). Annual survival rate of Mearns' quail was calculated at 0.75. The overall male-female ratio was 0.9:1 with annual variations (capture season 1 0.76:1, capture season 2 1.6:1). Juvenile-adult ratios were 2.25:1 with annual variations as well (capture season 1 5:1, capture season 2 0.6:1). In regards to roost site characteristics, Mearns' quail selected for forb basal cover (P = 0.015) and distance to closest tree 1â3 m in height (P < 0.001). While visual obstruction (P = 0.056), grass basal cover (P = 0.060), litter basal cover (P = 0.052), and bare ground basal cover (P = 0.051) were not statistically significant, there is biological significance. These results help managers better understand habitat requirements and population characteristics of Mearns' quail in New Mexico
A validation study with the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale
Digitized by Kansas Correctional Industrie