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Nursing Now, 2012, V11 N2, Advocate Aurora Health

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Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal publication written by nurses for a nursing audience. This issue highlights professional development opportunities, recognizes recipients of awards, a case study on pericardial effusion, and updates to hospital security. The contact hour education section is on polypharmacy and the elderly.

Nursing Now, 2012, V11 N3, Advocate Aurora Health

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Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal publication written by nurses for a nursing audience. This issue highlights events and recognitions from National Nursing Week, a case study on respiratory syncytial virus, and advancements in artificial hearts. The contact hour education section is on traumatic brain injuries.

Family Member Experiences With Augmentative And Alternative Communication Systems Used By Nonspeaking Autistic Individuals, Christina M. Wotton

Doctor of Education Program Dissertations

Nonspeaking autistic individuals who have no way to communicate cannot share their thoughts, dreams, or desires. The purpose of this qualitative narrative inquiry was to explore the experiences of family members of nonspeaking autistic individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. This study documented family members’ experiences of identifying, learning, and implementing two types of AAC: Rapid Prompting Method and Spelling to Communicate. Through one-on-one interviews, five participants shared their lived experiences. Three themes emerged from the data. The first theme was an increase in well-being for the entire family. All five participants described transformations and improvements in …

Second Opinion: Health, Faith, And Ethics, 1990, V13, March, Advocate Aurora Health

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Park Ridge Center, Park Ridge, IL: The March 1990 issue of "Second Opinion: health, faith, and ethics" (ISSN 0890-1570) includes:

• Initial Comment: Free Spaces (James P. Wind) p. 8
• Health Care in the U.S.: The Social Issues (C. Everett Koop). p. 12
• Health Care in the U.S.: Facts and Choices (James O. Mason) p. 22
• Accepting Our Responsibility (Jimmy Carter) p. 30
• The Vision of the Possible: What Churches Can Do (William Foege) p. 36
• A Voice for the Voiceless: The Church and the Mentally Ill (Rosalynn Carter) p. 44
• The Tradition of the Church in Health and Healing (Martin …

Second Opinion: Health, Faith, And Ethics, 1990, V14, July, Advocate Aurora Health

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Park Ridge Center, Park Ridge, IL: The July 1990 issue of "Second Opinion" (ISSN 0890-1570) includes:

• Initial Comment: Shifting the Conversation (James P. Wind) p. 12
• Medicine and the Question of Suffering (Richard B. Gunderman) p. 14
• The Ethics of Using Nazi Medical Data: A Fewish Perspective (Mark Weitzman) p. 26
• Personhood: Current Legal Views (Edward J. Larson) p. 40
• On a Child Who Lived One Minute (a poem) (X. J. Kennedy) p. 54
• Tapping Human Potential: An Interview with Norman Cousins p. 56
• Moral Principles Shaping Public Policy on Euthanasia (Richard M. Gula) p. 72
• The Exclusion of Theology …

Nursing Now, 2012, V11 N1, Advocate Aurora Health

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Advocate Christ Medical Center Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal publication written by nurses for a nursing audience. This issue highlights Daisy Awards winners, professional development, new mobile applications for nurses, and features on heart failure. The contact hour education section is on informed consent in clinical research.

Acute Effects Of Prolonged Endurance Exercise On Circulating Microparticles, J M. Heilman, K I. Kim, W S. Evans, O Addison, R Q. Landers-Ramos, S J. Prior

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Materialization Of The Future: The Demarcation Line Between Prototypes And Demonstrators, Aleksandra Sviridova, Jouke Verlinden

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

This paper describes the evolution of the concept of ‘design demonstrator’ in the field of industrial design which has been influenced by technological advancements and the increasing complexity of design problems. It compares it with the concept of ‘prototype’ from the perspective of the future conjecture. While both concepts aim to represent the designer’s imagination, there is a difference between them: unlike prototypes, demonstrators are conceptual in their focus and are used for communication purposes rather than evaluation (Bobbe et al., 2023). In design research, prototypes and demonstrators are used for the opposite goals: converging and diverging the research area …

Design Prototyping For Public Technological Solutions As A Social Learning Practice For Policymaking, Francesco Leoni, Francesco Noera

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

This theoretical article explores how design prototyping for technological solutions with public and social dimensions (e.g., data-centric public services) might represent a practice that fosters social learning for policymaking. The paper contributes to two contemporary strands of design research: i) design prototyping in public service innovation processes as a means for designing with institutional arrangements; ii) the role and object of design prototyping in “design for policy”. The central thesis is that, through prototyping, the designing of public technological solutions could become a source of policy knowledge and a driver of policy learning. Therefore, the contribution of designers and design …

The Hidden Arena: Prototyping As A Poli�Cal Experience Of Design, Dumesny Rose, Dorian Reunkrilerk

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

With prototyping, design practice thinks about the shape and environment of many objects that will embody our world experiences. In that, we see this action as eminently political and we ask ourselves along this paper the following question: under what conditions can prototyping be a political experience of design? Based on the analysis of three design use cases that present a prototyping situation, this paper explores ways designers could embody the political dimension of their practice. While observing our use case through a framework built from sociology and political science literature, we are looking for signs of politics in our …

A Preliminary Investigation Into Prototyping For Low Techs, Marianna Joy Coulentianos

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

“Low techs” are technologies aimed at creating deep sustainability, collective resilience, and cultural transformation by adhering to three core requirements: useful, accessible, and durable. Despite the significant effort invested in designing technically feasible low-tech solutions, relatively little research has been conducted on the viability and desirability of these technologies. Current prototyping methodologies support design processes beyond technical feasibility and can be leveraged throughout a design process to support design for viability and desirability. This paper examines the potential role of prototypes in the development of low techs, drawing upon the existing work of the Low-Tech Lab in conducting and documenting …

New Textile Transmissions: Reviving Traditional Textile Crafts Through Replication, Unlearning And Prototyping, Yuxi {Leona} Wang, Donna Cleveland, Frances Joseph

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

Heritage arts and crafts are vital to a nation as they are an artistic expression of its cultural connotations as well as a reflection of its historical development. They are visual communication tools utilised to present and sustain the cultural characteristics and artistic traditions of a particular region. Many of these skills, however, are on the verge of extinction. According to the research published by the Heritage Craft Association [HCA] in May 2021, the total number of ‘endangered’ crafts increased to seventy-four, along with an additional twenty new ‘critically endangered’ crafts added between March 2019 and May 2021. Finding solutions …

Uncovering Tacit Needs Through Prototyping: Designing Post-Harvest Storage Solutions For Marginal Farmers In India, Agnivesh Sharma, Nishant Sharma

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

Agriculture is the most important occupation for most Indian families. It is a vital sector in India's economy, contributing 16% to the Gross Domestic Product and 10% to total exports. India is a leading producer of wheat, rice, pulses, and spices. However, there is a significant gap between agricultural production and storage capacity, leading to food waste and uneven availability of food grains. This problem is particularly acute for marginal farmers who cannot afford storage facilities. To address this issue, a participatory design study was conducted with marginal farmers to gain insights and aspirations for designing affordable and mobile storage …

Shimmering Wood – Design “Thinging” In Material Development Process, Noora Yau, Konrad Klockars , Fi-00076 Aalto, Finland, Kirsi Niinimäki

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

This paper presents an interdisciplinary research project where new material is developed in a collaboration between design and materials science. The objective of the Shimmering Wood project is to develop a nanocellulose-based structural color and investigate its possibilities in the context of design. We present two interconnected design cases that focus on the visual possibilities of the coffee ring effect, a feature of nanocellulose-based structural color. The text shows how new knowledge is built through design "thinging" – through constructed prototypes, material tinkering, and laboratory experiments. By analyzing the design "things" we aim to answer these questions: 1. What can …

Exploring 3d Printing Strategies For Designers To Reach Circularity, Patrizia Bolzan, Lexing Xu

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

Additive Manufacturing has been identified as a disruptive emerging technology and has great potential for sustainability and the implementation of the circular economy. However, to date, new generations of designers have tended to utilize it as a mere tool for the three-dimensional representation of a solution conceived and designed for other supply chains. This not only creates experiential and perceptual problems in relation to AM but actually represents a misuse of material resources, which are utilized in an uninformed manner. With this in mind, the paper aims to chart possible directions and strategies to foster an informed use of AM …

A Virtual Reality Experiential Prototyping Tool For The Application Of Anthropometry In Complex, Confined Human Environments., Peter Schumacher, Francois Fraysse, Brandon Matthews, Simon Modra, Ross Smith

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

Designing complex confined human environments requires the rigorous application of anthropometry to ensure that the environments are fit for use for the full range of body sizes in the target population. While anthropometry is a well-established discipline, the tools and methods for its application are not as developed and refined. Important tools for applying anthropometry are physical models and Digital Human Manikins (DHMs), used in CAD and ergonomics software. DHMs currently need to be posed body segment by body segment, which is cumbersome, time-consuming and requires an expert user. Also, they do not provide designers with direct experiences of different …

Prototypes As A Structured Information Source In Theory Nexus, Renata Dezso

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

In this paper, I analyse the role of prosthetic prototypes developed during my doctoral research (completed in 2022), generating critical thoughts and new insights into our value system as it relates to human-centred societal challenges. The investigation settled in the experimental approach of Research through Design alongside a qualitative case study combined with the power of critical disability studies to advance space for understanding relationships between phenomena and theory. To focus on the central questions from a particular single case study project, I worked with Luca Szabados (a highly creative independent artist with a congenital disability) to craft a prosthesis …

Adaptive Materials And The Role Of Design[Ers] (Research[Ers]) In Shaping Transformative Futures, Mariana Fonseca Braga, Adam Blaney, Dilan Ozkan, Emil Pelit, John Hardy

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

Imagine if our structures (buildings, cities) or objects (medical prosthetics, clothes) could be grown, self-healed and have multiple properties (shape, textures, composition etc) tuned or adapted to meet fluctuating demands. This could significantly enhance how designs can be made increasingly bespoke, reduce associated waste (financial, pollution, resources) and could begin to enable materials to be shared or flexibly utilised. The research presented in this paper aims to develop multi-adaptive materials/structures and discusses the considerable role design research can play in this developing area of research. We present our pilot project, which aims to develop adaptive material samples for medical prosthetics …

Process As Prototype: Exploring Complex Knowledge Exchange In The Production Of Low-Cost Buoyancy Aids In Zanzibar Through The Participatory Design Of A ‘Workflow System’, Emma Shercliff, Lucy Devall, Franziska Conrad

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

This paper reports on an investigation into the role of experiential knowledge in growing capacity for producing low-cost buoyancy aids with soft goods manufacturers – tailors – in Zanzibar, set within complex knowledge exchange collaborations under academic-industry partnerships. In this study, the makers' practice of tailoring and their local environment knowledge had a formative role in designing a prototype ‘workflow system’ for local, small-batch production of low-cost rescue throwlines as part of a wider community-led water safety programme. The study builds on a previous phase of the research that identified limitations with a human-centred design (HCD) approach to the creation …

Idiotic Agents: Exploring More Open-Ended And Creative Interactions Between Humans And Intelligent Personal Assistants In The Home, Maria Tsilogianni

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

Intelligent Personal Assistants (IPAs), like Amazon Alexa, are voice-enabled virtual agents handling mundane domestic tasks. They interact with humans in specific ways structured around their embedded intelligence to achieve automated functionality. However, this intelligence is a human-centered and technology-driven construct limited to that which is algorithmically computable for the sake of operationality, hence deficient for encapsulating the complexity of human and non-human ecologies. This deprives agents of any creative potential in the home, a space of multiplicity wherein life can be lived in unique ways beyond mere functionality. Turning to the opposite of intelligence to explore alternative interactions, I utilize …

Crafting E-Waste Through Speculative Narratives To Raise Material Awareness, Giorgia Burzio, Venere Ferraro

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

This paper presents a research project showing how the intangibility of the technology embedded in electronic devices can be made visible and tangible through hands-on experimentation and participatory approaches, converging in stages of multimedia prototyping. The case study leverages research-through-design approach, intended as the crafting of the possible scenarios describing the social and environmental consequences of technologies. The crafting activity follows the process of “thinking through making”, defined as the generation of knowledge by the manipulation of matter. By manipulating and disassembling electronic devices through a craft-oriented approach, the materials embodied in those objects become alive and active, with an …

The Social Role Of A Motorcycle Prototype In Fostering Collaboration In A Self-Guided Team Of Students, Azul Amadeo, Francesca Mattioli

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

Objects have shaped human societies and the interaction between subjects; they permitted to increase in relationship complexity. Objects' role became so significant that it impacts subject-to-subject communication creating a common ground to enhance understanding. To achieve it, objects stretch their meaning outside their usefulness, evolving alongside the surrounding context and subjects; they acquire stratified meanings depending on how subjects engage with them. Precisely, this research analyses the social role of objects in a design process to leverage communication between students from different cultural backgrounds and fields of knowledge. Such objects establish abstract communication channels via a material infrastructure to improve …

Proto-Flighting In The Wild: A Creative Technologist Approach To Drone Prototyping, Peter Cleveland, Frances Joseph

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

The practice of First Person View (FPV) drone flying is not entirely understood. The physics bending agility of the technology and tight coupling of this with a pilot’s senses is an emerging field of research into embodied relations and Human Drone Interaction (HDI). The assemblage, integration and tuning of a boutique system of FPV hardware and software that is bound together with open-source firmware in a self-directed mode allows an enormous amount of freedom and application, but also involves tacit knowledge and continuous experimentation that is inextricably bound to processes of prototyping. The role of a do it yourself (DIY) …

Diy Bus: Exploring Boundary Objects In Participatory Design Research, Dhriti Dhaundiyal, Nishant Sharma

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

Inequity in access to public transport is created when infrastructure and services are created for the default 'generic user'. Policy formulation for large populations is driven by statistical analysis and data-driven models that often do not account for marginalized user groups, like women. A participatory approach to policy formulation can give a voice to the tacit, unrepresented needs of these groups. This research aims to evolve a comprehensive, context-sensitive participatory design research toolkit for public transport that helps in requirement capture of user aspirations and tacit knowledge. Building prototypes together helps in bringing out experiential knowledge of the participants. The …

What Is Your (Freaking) Problem? Prototypes For Problem Exploration On Early Stages Of Design, Juan Ruiz, Renee Wever

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

Prototyping is a crucial element of the design activity. Prototypes serve as temporary and incomplete embodiments of design ideas with which designers explore the design problem as well as propose and refine possible solutions to the problem. Given its deep connection to solutions, prototyping has been typically associated with the later stages of design. A stage in which the problem has been sufficiently mapped that a solution can be proposed and refined based on the discovery of requirements. Yet the question of what it means to prototype for problem exploration remains. To provide an answer to this question, first we …

Prototyping Of Theories, Sisse Schaldemose

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

This paper explores the prospects of prototyping as an aid in understanding theory among students at a higher education. Drawing on research by Buur et.al. (2022) into Design Anthropological Theory Instruments, this research, brings the concept of theory instruments into a teaching setting among social work students. Using research through design (Zimmerman, Stolterman & Forlizzi, 2010), this research explores how working with tangible materials influence students’ understanding of theory. Prototyping theories can help bridge the gap between abstract concepts and concrete application. The research is concerned with the tangibility of abstract theory and explores both the process of making prototypes …

Constructing E-Textile Prototypes To Inspire Improvised Behaviour, Lucie Hernandez

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

This paper describes the construction, use and reception of e-textile prototypes and their role in generating experiences for people within or outside their usual, everyday situations. The research explores the value of co-design practices to involve community groups in creative processes and craft e-textiles pieces that can function to make technology more present and concrete for people. Participatory strategies were employed to imagine and design future contexts that people could actively contribute to as co-designers in a co-design process. The research discusses the development of the prototypes and their use as vehicles to prompt reflection in three different scenarios. The …

To Prototype To Learn Fronting Uncertainties. A Pedagogy Based On Anti-Disciplinarity, Thinkering And Speculation, Francesco E. Guida

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

This paper aims to present and discuss how teaching visual identity and experience design in Communication Design undergraduate education may be developed within an anti-disciplinary approach, adopting a speculative design framework. By adopting this approach, students become familiar with design as a problem-seeking and problem-finding practice, which encourages the development of concepts, scenarios, and results without any predetermined function. Moreover, they assume an open approach to final results and learn more about a design field intended as an open context with blurred borders. The project’s development is based on the principle of learning by doing, which consists of thinkering, making …

Feeling Fabrics: Prototyping Sensory Experiences With Textiles And Digital Materials, Elizabeth Meiklejohn, Felicita Devlin, Caroline Silverman, Joy Ko

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

The experiential qualities of materials play an important role in how designed products are used, appreciated and understood. Materials with pronounced visual, auditory or haptic behaviors and temporal forms can lead to engaging, multisensory interactions. However, many designers, including textile designers, currently lack tools for directly shaping these end-user experiences at the sensory level, and for understanding material experience at an early prototyping stage. With a focus on the design of dimensional, shape-changing and otherwise structurally complex textiles, we present a set of design practices and a case study in building a collection of novel materials with highly specific sensory …

Origins Of Design Choices: Retrospective Analysis Of The Resulting Prototype Of A Research Through Design Project, Audrey Mertens, Çiğdem Yönder, Yaprak Hamarat, Catherine Elsen

Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG) Conference Series

This paper presents the co-design process implemented throughout a project called “My Architect and I” and the prototypes of tools that emerged from it. These prototypes aim to improve the interactional practices between architects and user-clients in the context of private housing projects in Belgium. The purpose of this study is to identify the roots and triggers shaping the artefacts designed throughout the process. This paper focuses on one of the prototypes brought up by the project. This tool was put together in a short amount of time, under the pressure of the codesign workshops schedule. It results in a …