547 research outputs found
Precautionary advice about mobile phones: Public understandings and intended responses
The official published version can be obtained from the link below - Copyright @ Taylor & FrancisThere is a widespread academic and policy debate about public responses to precaution in public health campaigns. This paper explores these issues in relation to the precautionary stance adopted in the UK around the regulation of mobile telecommunications. The aim of the paper is to examine the nature of attitudes to precaution, and the way in which these, along with other relevant variables, relate to the intention to adopt relevant behaviours. The results from an experimental study (n = 173) indicate that people distinguish between two dimensions of precaution: firstly in relation to its value or necessity per se and secondly as anchored to notions of governance. The two variables differentially relate to other variables including trust and uncertainty, and are predictive of intended behaviour change indirectly, through worry about mobile phone risks. Precautionary advice was generally interpreted as causing concern rather than providing reassurance. The results suggest that precaution may be considered a valuable stance but this does not mean that it is seen as good governance or that it will reduce concern. Whilst the discourse of precaution is aimed at reducing concern, it appears that the uptake of relevant behaviours is largely triggered by worry
An evaluation of a nurse led unit: an action research study
This study is an exemplar of working in a participatory way with members of the public and health and social care practitioners as co-researchers. A Nurse Consultant Older People working in a nurse-led bed, intermediate care facility in a community hospital acted as joint project lead with an academic researcher. From the outset, members of the public were part of a team of 16 individuals who agreed an evaluation focus and were involved in all stages of the research process from design through to dissemination. An extensive evaluation reflecting all these stakeholdersâ preferences was undertaken. Methods included research and audit including: patient and carer satisfaction questionnaire surveys, individual interviews with patients, carers and staff, staff surveys, graffiti board, suggestion box, first impressions questionnaire, patient tracking and a bed census. A key aim of the study has been capacity building of the research team members which has also been evaluated. In terms of impact, the co-researchers have developed research skills and knowledge, grown in confidence, developed in ways that have impacted elsewhere in their lives, developed posters, presented at conferences and gained a better understanding of the NHS. The evaluation itself has provided useful information on the processes and outcomes of intermediate care on the ward which was used to further improve the service
Fast Neutron And Gamma-ray Detectors For The Csiro Air Cargo Scanner
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The SKA Particle Array Prototype: The First Particle Detector at the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory
We report on the design, deployment, and first results from a scintillation
detector deployed at the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory (MRO). The
detector is a prototype for a larger array -- the Square Kilometre Array
Particle Array (SKAPA) -- planned to allow the radio-detection of cosmic rays
with the Murchison Widefield Array and the low-frequency component of the
Square Kilometre Array. The prototype design has been driven by stringent
limits on radio emissions at the MRO, and to ensure survivability in a desert
environment. Using data taken from Nov.\ 2018 to Feb.\ 2019, we characterize
the detector response while accounting for the effects of temperature
fluctuations, and calibrate the sensitivity of the prototype detector to
through-going muons. This verifies the feasibility of cosmic ray detection at
the MRO. We then estimate the required parameters of a planned array of eight
such detectors to be used to trigger radio observations by the Murchison
Widefield Array.Comment: 17 pages, 14 figures, 3 table
A review of assessment methods for river hydromorphology
The work leading to this paper has received funding for the EUâs FP7 under Grant Agreement No. 282656 (REFORM
Do trees in UK-relevant river catchments influence fluvial flood peaks?: a systematic review
This report describes a systematic review of the evidence in support of the primary question âDo trees in UK-relevant river catchments influence fluvial flood peaks?
Effectiveness of offloading interventions to heal foot ulcers in persons with diabetes: a systematic review
Background Offloading interventions are commonly used in clinical practice to heal foot ulcers. The aim of this updated systematic review is to investigate the effectiveness of offloading interventions to heal diabetic foot ulcers. Methods We updated our previous systematic review search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases to also include original studies published between July 29, 2014 and August 13, 2018 relating to four offloading intervention categories in populations with diabetic foot ulcers: (a) offloading devices, (b) footwear, (c) other offloading techniques, and (d) surgical offloading techniques. Outcomes included ulcer healing, plantar pressure, ambulatory activity, adherence, adverse events, patientâreported measures, and costâeffectiveness. Included controlled studies were assessed for methodological quality and had key data extracted into evidence and risk of bias tables. Included nonâcontrolled studies were summarised on a narrative basis. Results We identified 41 studies from our updated search for a total of 165 included studies. Six included studies were metaâanalyses, 26 randomised controlled trials (RCTs), 13 other controlled studies, and 120 nonâcontrolled studies. Five metaâanalyses and 12 RCTs provided highâquality evidence for nonâremovable kneeâhigh offloading devices being more effective than removable offloading devices and therapeutic footwear for healing plantar forefoot and midfoot ulcers. Total contact casts (TCCs) and nonâremovable kneeâhigh walkers were shown to be equally effective. Moderateâquality evidence exists for removable kneeâhigh and ankleâhigh offloading devices being equally effective in healing, but kneeâhigh devices have a larger effect on reducing plantar pressure and ambulatory activity. Lowâquality evidence exists for the use of felted foam and surgical offloading to promote healing of plantar forefoot and midfoot ulcers. Very limited evidence exists for the efficacy of any offloading intervention for healing plantar heel ulcers, nonâplantar ulcers, and neuropathic ulcers with infection or ischemia. Conclusion Strong evidence supports the use of nonâremovable kneeâhigh offloading devices (either TCC or nonâremovable walker) as the firstâchoice offloading intervention for healing plantar neuropathic forefoot and midfoot ulcers. Removable offloading devices, either kneeâhigh or ankleâhigh, are preferred as second choice over other offloading interventions. The evidence bases to support any other offloading intervention is still weak and more highâquality controlled studies are needed in these areas
Rethinking Cultural Relations and Exchange in the Critical Zone
Chapter for Managing Culture: Reflecting on Exchange in our Global Times, book edited by Raphaela Henze and Victoria Durrer, to be published by Palgrave: Sociology of the Arts
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