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Comparative Effectiveness Research And Patient Centered Outcomes Research In Public Health Settings: Design, Analysis, And Funding Considerations, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

The principles and methods of CER and PCOR have developed primarily with therapeutics in mind, but they must also be applied to the study of public health programs, policies, and delivery systems. This session surveys the emerging field, and provides examples of CER/PCOR methods applied in public health settings using practice-based research networks (PBRNs).

The Daily Gamecock, Friday, December 7, 2012, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

December

No abstract provided.

The Genus Aplagiognathus Thomson, 1861 (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Prioninae, Macrotomini), Antonio Santos-Silva, James E. Wappes

Insecta Mundi

Aplagiognathus Thomson, 1861 (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Prioninae, Macrotomini) and its two species, A. spinosus (Newman, 1840) and A. hybostoma Bates, 1879, are redescribed and figured. As the type of A. spinosus is apparently lost, a neotype for the species is designated herein as is a lectotype for A. hybostoma. Keys to the North and Central American genera of Macrotomini (excluding the West Indies) and to Aplagiognathus species are provided. Details on the numerous changes in the nomenclatural history of the genus are also chronicled.

Report Of New Invasive Scale Insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea), Crypticerya Multicicatrices Kondo And Unruh (Monophlebidae) And Maconellicoccus Hirsutus (Green) (Pseudococcidae), On The Islands Of San Andres And Providencia, Colombia, With An Updated Taxonomic Key To Iceryine Scale Insects Of South America, Takumasa Kondo, Penny Gullan, Andra Amalia Ramos Portilla

Insecta Mundi

Abstract. The multicicatrices fluted scale, Crypticerya multicicatrices Kondo and Unruh (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Monophlebidae) is reported from the islands of San Andres and Providencia, Colombia, as a recent invasive species. This scale insect is polyphagous, and attacks numerous plants of economic importance such as avocado, breadfruit, mango, papaya and tropical ornamental plants. A compiled list of 95 host plant species of C. multicicatrices is given. A diagnosis of the adult female of C. multicicatrices and a revised taxonomic key to the species of the tribe Iceryini (Hemiptera: Monophlebidae) known from South America is provided. The pink hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) …

Faunal Diversity Of Paederus Fabricius, 1775 (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) In Iran, Mahmood R. Nikbakhtzadeh, Mehdi Naderi, Parivash Safa

Insecta Mundi

Beetles of the genus Paederus sensu stricto Fabricius, 1775 (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) are often noticed because of their potency in inducing a dermal lesion, so-called linear dermatitis. This genus, which is placed in the tribe Paederini and subfamily Paederinae of Staphylinidae, currently comprises 490 species worldwide. Our study presents a short review of the former records of Paederus spp. in Iran plus some unpublished data. Field collections were done during March-October yearly (1997-2007) in northern and southern Iran and April-June from central, eastern, western and north-western Iran (2008-2009). The present study adds four species to the Iranian fauna of the genus …

Feminism And The New Woman In The Gilbert & Sullivan Operas, Heather Dawn Zurcher

Theses and Dissertations

The operas by playwright W. S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan have been considered some of the most popular and successful pieces of musical theatre in the English language. While their joint creative output neared perfection, Gilbert and Sullivan's working relationship was fraught with conflict. The two men's opposing personalities led them to favor disparate styles and work towards different goals. However, the ability to balance contrasting tones, such as sarcasm and sympathy, resulted in their overwhelming success. I analyze this "winning formula" by looking at the influence of feminism, especially the "New Woman" literary movement, on the works of …

Arts & Humanities News, Georgia Southern University

Arts & Humanities News

• Communication Arts professor chosen to attend national journalism institute

News Of The Department Of Animal Science, Department Of Animal Science

Animal Science Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Recognition Of Compassion Fatigue Among Medical-Surgical Nurses: The Provision Of Education To Manage The Effects, Kandace Woodruff

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) (2010) recommends that healthcare organizations make the “recruitment and retention of qualified nurses a priority”. The ability to comply with the recommendation is fraught with challenges. Nurses are required to care for patients across the age span with varying medical complexities. There are work related stressors which are inherent to the care of a more acutely ill patient population. The tenuousness produced by this type of environment can predispose the nurse to a stress induced phenomenon known as, Compassion Fatigue. The literature is abounding with information related to compassion fatigue among various nursing specialties. However, …

The New Hampshire, Vol. 102 [103], No. 25 (Dec. 7, 2012), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 102, but it is the 103rd volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

December 7, 2012 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Emu Today, December 7, 2012, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

[2012-12-07] Meeting Of The External Relations Committee, Virginia Commonwealth University. Board Of Visitors

VCU Board of Visitors Minutes

Official minutes of the VCU Board of Visitors and its Executive Committee.

[2012-12-07] Meeting Of The Board Of Visitors Of Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Commonwealth University. Board Of Visitors

VCU Board of Visitors Minutes

Official minutes of the VCU Board of Visitors and its Executive Committee.

2012-12-07 Minutes & Appendices, Longwood University

Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes 1964-

No abstract provided.

Values In Financial Education, Nadine Bryant

Honors Projects

This project is based on the idea of bringing values learning into financial education programs. The author worked closely with the directors of a program called Finances 101 to bring a new values component into their program. By bringing the idea of values to Finances 101, the author made an attempt to increase the impact that the program has on the students who participated in the program. The author believes that if students can understand their values they will be more likely to make financial decisions in an informed and purposeful manner.

Florida Sentinel Bulletin, December 7, 2012, Gwen Hayes

Florida Sentinel Bulletin Collection

The December 7, 2012, issue of the Florida Sentinel Bulletin. Included are articles on plans for President Barack Obama's second inauguration.

Um Museum Joins Heritage Preservation's Conservation Assessment Program, Admin

University of Mississippi News

UM Museum joins 2,800 museums in CAP assessment

Um Museum Joins Heritage Preservation's Conservation Assessment Program, Jennifer Farish

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.

The Echo: December 7, 2012, Taylor University

2012-2013 (Volume 100)

Silent Night Special Edition

The cost of being elite – Study shows Lighthouse trips increase cultural consciousness – All-nighters: Your GPA’s worst nightmare – America’s fiscal cliff – Stigmas stink – Praising soldiers: response to ‘Inglorious Soldiers’ – Brotherly love – Trojans ground Pilots, bounce back after first loss – Men’s basketball drops close battle on the road – Crossroads League – Scoreboard – Preparing for Silence – Top 5 News Events of the Week – Paper towels vs. hand dryers: the dry facts – A do-it-yourself Christmas – Mayor Seybold continues business partnership – Weekly Forecast – Yuletide Spectacular …

The Bg News December 7, 2012, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. December 7, 2012. Volume 103-Issue 47.

Liquid-Liquid Equilibrium Of Biodiesel Components, Joseph C. Bell

Theses and Dissertations

Biodiesel is produced from vegetable oils through transesterification. Triglyceride mixtures extracted from oilseed feedstocks are upgraded by reaction with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst to produce fatty acid esters. This reaction produces a mixture of esters, glycerin, alcohol, and catalyst. Separation of the fatty acid esters (biodiesel) and glycerin can be accomplished through liquid-liquid extraction by water addition. Designing liquid-liquid extraction with water as the solvent requires ternary liquid-liquid equilibrium data for mixtures of water, glycerin, and fatty acid esters. Ternary mixture LLE data have been experimentally measured for several of these systems. Those measured include mixtures …

Best Practices Using Building Information Modeling In Commercial Construction, Simon Beveridge

Theses and Dissertations

There has been an increase in adoption of building information modeling (BIM) by commercial contractors over the past few years but there is not a clear indication of current application or the frequency of each use. This research was undertaken to determine the frequency and best practices of using BIM in commercial construction. Leading commercial contracting firms were contacted and employees were selected to complete a telephone survey that was designed to determine how they are using BIM. It was found that BIM is being used with more frequency on projects, with plans to continue to implement it even further …

Text Messaging As Adjunct To Community Based Weight Management Program, Claudia Bouhaidar

Theses and Dissertations

Obesity ascending rates are still a public health priority. The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of tailored text messages on body weight change in overweight and obese adults in a community based weight management program. A secondary aim was to detect behavioral changes in the same population. The study design was quasi-experimental with pre and posttest analysis, conducted over 12 weeks. A total of 28 participants were included in the analysis. Body weight, eating behaviors, exercise and nutrition self-efficacy, attitude toward mobile technology, social support and physical activity were assessed at baseline and at 12 …

Gingerbread Village Opens At The Ford Center, Admin

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.

Pechenik Receives Paragon Award For Excellence In Online Instruction, Janey Ginn

University of Mississippi News

Instructor finds that distance learning opens new possibilities for students

Fall Commencement Ceremonies, University Of North Florida

Commencement Printed Materials

Program for the Fall Commencement ceremonies.

Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For The Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2012, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury.

TCRS Financial Reports

No abstract provided.

Lésions Professionnelles Indemnisées Au Québec En 2005-2007 : Profil Statistique Par Industrie - Catégorie Professionnelle, Patrice Duguay, Alexandre Boucher, Marc-Antoine Busque, Pascale Prud'homme, Daniel Vergara

Portraits statistiques

Cette étude s’inscrit dans un processus d’exploitation des données statistiques de la CSST, conjointement avec les données du recensement canadien, processus qui a débuté il y a plus de 25 ans à l’IRSST. Le jumelage de ces deux sources de données permet d’obtenir des portraits statistiques de la situation d’ensemble des travailleurs québécois indemnisés pour des lésions professionnelles, qui ne seraient pas disponibles autrement. Cette étude permet notamment d’identifier des groupes de travailleurs et des industries-catégories professionnelles dont les problèmes de SST sont importants, ce qui constitue une information précieuse pour la planification de la recherche et …

Medication-Related Problems Experienced By Patients During Transitions To Assisted Living, Deanna Flora

Theses and Dissertations

Medication reconciliation is a systematic and comprehensive review of medication regimens during care transitions aiming to prevent adverse drug events. Poorly executed transitions negatively impact patient welfare and cause financial burden. Medication-related problems (MRPs) experienced during transitions to an assisted living facility (ALF) were evaluated. Data was collected from pharmacy records for transitions to an ALF over three months, including demographics, medications, potentially inappropriate medications, and MRPs. MRPs were categorized and summarized using descriptive statistics. Forty-five patients (71% female) experienced 59 transitions. Average age was 85.6 years. Median length of stay away from the ALF was three days. There were …