Satisfaction with a Family-focused Intervention for Mild Cognitive Impairment Dyads

Purpose This article describes satisfaction that persons with mild cognitive impairment (PwMCI) and their caregivers had with the Daily Enhancement of Meaningful Activity (DEMA) intervention. Methods This randomized controlled pilot study compared satisfaction (usefulness, ease of use, and acceptability) with DEMA (n = 17 dyads) to an information support (IS) control group (n = 19 dyads). Six biweekly sessions (two in person and four by telephone) were delivered by trained nurses. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, independent-sample t tests, and content analysis. Findings PwMCI receiving DEMA rated their satisfaction significantly higher (p = .033) than did the control group; there was no difference in satisfaction between caregivers across groups. Qualitative interview data supported the usefulness, ease of use, and acceptability of DEMA for both PwMCI and caregivers. Conclusions Results documented PwMCI's satisfaction with DEMA as implemented by nurses to support PwMCI–caregiver dyads’ engagement in meaningful activity. DEMA may need revision to increase satisfaction for caregivers. Clinical Relevance The DEMA intervention was evaluated as useful, easy to use, and acceptable to PwMCI and their caregivers based on positive mean ratings. The study findings provide preliminary support of DEMA as a means to improve quality of life by helping to support patient and caregiver engagement in meaningful activities and problem solving

Feasibility and Effect Sizes of the Revised Daily Engagement of Meaningful Activities Intervention for Persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Their Caregivers

A nurse-led intervention, Daily Engagement of Meaningful Activities (DEMA), was evaluated for feasibility and effect sizes in a two-group randomized pilot study with 36 patient–caregiver dyads (17 DEMA and 19 attention control). Effect sizes were estimated on 10 outcomes: dyad functional ability awareness congruence; patients' meaningful activity performance and satisfaction, confidence, depressive symptoms, communication satisfaction, physical function, and life satisfaction; and caregivers' depressive symptoms and life changes. High feasibility of DEMA was supported by the following indicators: consent (97.7%), session completion (91.7%), and Time 3 measure completion (97.2%). Compared to the attention control group, the DEMA group had higher dyad congruence in functional ability awareness and life satisfaction 3 months post-intervention and improved physical function at 2 weeks post-intervention. Although DEMA showed high feasibility and benefits on some health-related outcomes, further testing of DEMA in a larger randomized controlled clinical trial is needed

Pilot testing a couples-focused intervention for mild cognitive impairment

The purpose of this pilot was to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and potential benefits of the multicomponent, Daily Enhancement of Meaningful Activity (DEMA) intervention, which was tailored to help couples facing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) work together to meet goals, remain engaged in meaningful activities, and adapt to changes over time. Using a single-group design, 10 individuals with MCI and their family caregivers were recruited to participate in the DEMA intervention over 6 biweekly sessions. Data were collected pre-and at 1 week and 3 months postintervention completion rates indicated the program and study procedures were well accepted. Qualitative and quantitative finding indicated positive trends in meaningful activity performance and maintenance of health-related outcomes, as well as high program satisfaction. The DEMA intervention is potentially promising but needs further testing in a randomized clinical trial

Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa Berprestasi dalam Organisasi Dema Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Humaniora Tahun 2014-2015

Arbainah, 2015, Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa Berprestasi dalam Organisasi Dema Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Humaniora Tahun 2014-2015, Skripsi, Banjarmasin, Jurusan Psikologi Islam, Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Humaniora, Pembimbing: (I) Dra. Hj. Siti Faridah M.Ag, Pembimbing: (II) Dra. Mulyani, M. Ag.\ud \ud Kata Kunci: Motivasi Belajar, Mahasiswa Berprestasi, Organisasi Dema\ud \ud Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh berbagai kegiatan mahasiswa selama kuliah, tidak hanya mendapatkan materi perkuliahan dari dosen lalu pulang, namun masih banyak kegiatan di luar yang dijalani dan dipelajari di kampus, yaitu mengikuti kuliah dengan baik, mencari dan membaca literatur, cara berdiskusi dengan teman, menjadi warga di kampus, dan menjadi anggota organisasi yang baik. Banyak aktivis karena menjadi anggota organisasi yang terlambat lulus dalam kuliahnya. Namun beranjak dari hal tersebut peneliti menemukan adanya kegiatan mahasiswa yang mampu menyeimbangkan berbagai kegiatan dengan baik, yaitu kuliah dengan kegiatan organisasi. Sehingga penulis tertarik menuangkannya dalam sebuah penelitian yang berjudul Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa Berprestasi dalam Organisasi Dema Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Humaniora Tahun 2014-2015.\ud Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui motivasi belajar mahasiswa berprestasi dalam organisasi dan faktor-faktor yang menjadi penyebab motivasi belajar mahasiswa berprestasi dalam organisasi Dema Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Humaniora Tahun 2014-2015.\ud Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan (field research) dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknis analisis yang bertujuan melengkapi uraian dengan membuat deskripsi dan analisis tentang gambaran motivasi belajar mahasiswa berpestasi dalam organisasi Dema Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Humaniora Tahun 2014-2015 dan faktor-faktor yang menjadi penyebab motivasi belajar mahasiswa berprestasi dalam organisasi Dema Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Humaniora Tahun 2014-2015. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah enam orang mahasiswa Dema Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Humaniora Tahun 2014-2015. \ud Berdasarkan hasil penelitian mengenai motivasi belajar mahasiswa berprestasi dalam organisasi Dema Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Humaniora Tahun 2014-2015, maka diketahui bahwa: (1) motivasi belajar yang mereka miliki adalah tinggi, terbukti dari seluruh responden, secara umum para responden mengatakan perlu yang namanya motivasi belajar. Hal ini sesuai dengan tujuan apa yang ingin dicapai oleh para responden. (2) faktor-faktor yang menjadi penyebab motivasi belajar, yaitu: faktor internal, seperti kebutuhan, yaitu motivasi belajar yang kuat semua responden, dan cenderung tumbuh dari diri sendiri, serta sudah menjadi hal yang diprioritaskan semua responden. Dan faktor eksternal seperti rangsangan lingkungan tempat belajar di kampus, asrama, dan dirumah, baik dari dorongan teman, dosen, dan keluarga yaitu orang tua maupun saudara, dan motivasi yang sudah ada dalam dari sendiri dan orang lain, serta penguatan karena sudah mendapatkan nilai yang memuaskan dan di atas rata-rata

The role of adsorbed ions during electrocatalysis in ionic liquids

The effects of electrode–adsorbate interactions on electrocatalysis at Pt in ionic liquids are described. The ionic liquids are diethylmethylammonium trifluoromethanesulfonate, [dema][TfO], dimethylethylammonium trifluoromethanesulfonate, [dmea][TfO], and diethylmethylammonium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide, [dema][Tf2N]. Electrochemical analysis indicates that a monolayer of hydrogen adsorbs onto Pt during potential cycling in [dema][[TfO] and [dmea][TfO]. In addition, a prepeak is observed at lower potentials than that of the main oxidation peak during CO oxidation in the [TfO]−-based liquids. In contrast, hydrogen does not adsorb onto Pt during potential cycling in [dema][Tf2N] and no prepeak is observed during CO oxidation. By displacing adsorbed ions on Pt surfaces with CO at a range of potentials, and measuring the charge passed during ion displacement, the potentials of zero total charge of Pt in [dema][TfO] and [dmea][TfO] were measured as 271 ± 9 and 289 ± 10 mV vs RHE, respectively. CO displacement experiments also indicate that the [Tf2N]− ion is bound to the Pt surface at potentials above −0.2 V and the implications of ion adsorption on electrocatalysis of the CO oxidation reaction and O2 reduction reaction in the protic ionic liquids are discussed

SISTEMAS de produção para algodão arbóreo: regiões do Sertão Central, Salgado, Alto Jaguaribe e Cariri Cearense.

bitstream/item/43303/1/SID-DOCUMENTOS-68-SISTEMAS-DE-PRODUCAO-PARA-ALGODAO-ARBOREO-CEARA.pdfReunião realizada em Quixeramobim, CE. Instituições participantes: Embrapa, Ancar-CE, C.C.A, FIPA, DEMA, CEPA-CE e INFAOL

Translating EU civil protection in the Nordic states – towards a theoretical understanding of the creation of European crisis management capacities.

This paper analyses how EU civil protection is translated (both in a linguistic/conceptual sense and in an organisational sense) in the Nordic states. The analysis builds on interviews with civil servants and illustrates how European crisis management capacities are created. Doing so it also contributes to the debate about Europeanization and how it can be studied. The paper shows that the creation of European crisis management capacities (in a wide sense) leads to Europeanization, which involves a translation process where linguistic/conceptual translation and organisational change are intertwined, and where differing national traditions affect the process

SISTEMAS de produção para gado de leite: bacia leiteira de Rio Branco - AC.

Encontro para elaboração de "Sistemas de produção para gado de leite", realizado em Rio Branco-AC, no período de 23 a 25 de novembro de 1976. Instituições participantes: ASTER-RO, DEMA-AC, EMBRAPA, EMATER-AC, S.F.E., Produtores Rurais