Researchers function in a complex environment and carry multiple role responsibilities. This is prone to various distractions that can derail productivity decrease efficiency. Effective time management allows researchers maintain focus on their work, contributing research productivity. Thus, improving skills essential developing sustaining successful program of research. article presents strategies addressing behaviors surrounding assessment, planning, monitoring. Herein, the Western Journal...

The relationship of visuo-motor ability and school achievement over the 7-yr. elementary period was examined using a longitudinal paradigm in which data were collected on same 73 children at kindergarten, Grades 3 6. Visuo-motor performance measured by Bender-Gestalt, standard tests. Analyses determined patterns age span, considered predictive diagnostic utility Bender for achievement. Results suggest that kindergarten is surprisingly useful predictor educational upper grades.

This study was undertaken to determine the incidence and duration of diarrhea associated with tube feeding in critically ill adult patients who require mechanical ventilation. Of 73 subjects studied, 63% had feeding. is higher than that reported from other studies were not mechanically ventilated. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed three variables (higher rates infusion, greater tube-feeding osmolality, change product) statistically significant predictors incidence. Antibiotic...

Caregiver-care-receiver interactions unique to this model of caregiving effectiveness were tested longitudinally in a randomly drawn national sample 111 caregivers. Path analyses results indicate that variables explain variance caregiver and patient quality life, condition, technological side effects. These findings extend nursing knowledge related motivation-to-help mutual thus have implications for home care practice. Effective family loved ones dependent on technology survival can result...

Embedded librarianship in distance learning courses taught within virtual environments such as Second Life is an emerging, leading-edge practice. This paper describes the experiences of librarians embedded undergraduate English composition entirely and presents results empirical research study to assess effectiveness library instruction. Information literacy competencies confidence levels students did not improve significantly with introduction course-embedded librarian instruction support....

This article describes the experiences of nurses who, as part a large clinical trial, brought Internet into older adults' homes by installing computer, if needed, and connecting to patient education Web site. Most these patients had not previously used were taught even basic computer skills when necessary. Because increasing use in education, assessment, home monitoring, various roles currently connect with monitor their progress, teach about medications, answer questions appointments...

Purpose. For persons with chronic back pain disability, customized, effective, and efficient treatment depends on the initial assessment. Functional capacity evaluations intake screenings for particular programs are not independent or goal-directed. This paper describes a standardized multidisciplinary assessment planning, characteristic findings in population of chronically disabled persons.Methods. The Spine Team Assessment (STA), ½-day including extensive information, by therapists...

Digital libraries are increasingly serving a worldwide audience. Persons of different cultural backgrounds can hold diverse perceptions what constitutes an effective, efficient and satisfying information-seeking experience, digital library design therefore grows more complex when its user population traverses boundaries. This paper reviews the state research on cross-cultural usability identifies reasons for lack progress in field. An improved framework is proposed to support discussion...

Social work is often seen as a technical activity based on systems of specialist knowledge and evidence 'what works', particular role expectations, regulatory frameworks law. Although have no moral agency, individual encounters between social workers service users are morally charged insofar they impact directly users' wellbeing. This paper argues that the 'modernisation' agenda in care privileges confi dence over trust agents. Relying neglects competence human affairs has signifi cant...

Purpose. Back pain disability is complex, involving medical, physical, functional, social, and financial issues. This study aims to develop the first codified decision making process for individualized treatment planning.Methods. In a multidisciplinary assessment protocol chronic low back disability, Spine Team Assessment (see Part I), ‘case law’ qualitative approach began with basic framework. Details were established over 103 cases at community hospital. Through 500 more cases, university...

Under the DRG system, typical hospital's overall patient census will decrease. Most patients who are admitted be very sick people, needing most proficient nursing care if they're to discharged “on schedule.” That's just one example of how important nurses success DRGs. Once you understand you'll see it can work your advantage in many ways by putting squarely at center action.

Abstract Geosocial check‐in services are a relatively new feature of social media, used by small but growing percentage networking enthusiasts. The purpose this exploratory phenomenological study is to develop an initial qualitative understanding the practices, interests, needs, and motivations active users mobile geosocial services, meaning that they ascribe use geotagging in their daily life. Through interview analysis rich description, five key themes emerge. found be more than just novel...

Web-based geographical information systems have become ubiquitous in daily life. They include such familiar tools as Google Earth, Maps, and a plethora of geolocational mobile applications for smart phones. These geospatial web present new opportunities users to discover opportunistically, unexpected non-intentional ways. This paper examines one specific type incidental acquisition – encountering (Erdelez, 1997) it may occur environments. Accordingly, this preliminary research brings...

The principles and implications of adult education are very much in evidence throughout this article on designing learning experiences for adults. planning, implementation evaluation stages the process presented sequentially encompass need identification, planning committees, behavioral objectives, program level scope, activities, advertising, registration, evaluation. A check list necessary steps is provided.

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