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Indian Sport Policy,Their Implementations And Its Loopholes, Biplab Kumar Lenin Oct 2010

Indian Sport Policy,Their Implementations And Its Loopholes, Biplab Kumar Lenin

Biplab kumar Lenin

Sport is no longer confined to proverb like “all work no play makes Jack a dull boy” rather it’s a tool to extend international diplomacy, showcasing economic might and maintain youth culture in the society. Common Wealth Games 2010 put India in the same League of Nations capable of organizing mega sporting events showcasing their economic muscle power. No doubt CWG has made the billion populations proud after the spectacular closing event. But consider this: The amount spent games related infrastructure is whooping Rs 55,398 crore of which only Rs 638 crore was spent for training sportspersons. Of the 41 …

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Libraries & Literary Clubs: The Perfect Match, Lisa A. Forrest Sep 2010

Libraries & Literary Clubs: The Perfect Match, Lisa A. Forrest

Lisa A Forrest

No abstract provided.

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Labyrinth Walking & Quality Of Life In High Risk Substance Abusers: A Mixed Methods Study, Donna M. Zucker, Amy Sharma Sep 2010

Labyrinth Walking & Quality Of Life In High Risk Substance Abusers: A Mixed Methods Study, Donna M. Zucker, Amy Sharma

Donna M. Zucker

No abstract provided.

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Finding Your Way: Literature Searching In The Medical Sciences, Shannon Fay Johnson Sep 2010

Finding Your Way: Literature Searching In The Medical Sciences, Shannon Fay Johnson

Shannon F Johnson

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Falls, Fall Sequale, And Healthcare In Aging Community Dwelling Elderly Cancer Survivors, Sandra Spoelstra Dec 2009

Falls, Fall Sequale, And Healthcare In Aging Community Dwelling Elderly Cancer Survivors, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

The influence of cancer on elderly is examined in a Home and Community Based Waiver program during 2002-2007. A comparison of with cancer (865) to without cancer (8617) on falls, fractures and healthcare use occurred. Data were obtained from Minimum Data Set assessments, vital records, and claims. Mean age was 77.1 years, 67.8% female, 74.0% Caucasian. Cancers was 92.7% > stage 2. Falls were 35.9% (304) with cancer and 25.3% (2,174) with non-cancer, a significant difference (p-value 0.01); hip fractures were 4.6% (38) and 5.3% (449) p-value 0.38; service use: ER 35.4% (295) to 22.2% (1904) and hospitalization 13.1% (109) …

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The Influence Of Medications On Falls In Community Dwelling Elderly, Sandra Spoelstra Dec 2009

The Influence Of Medications On Falls In Community Dwelling Elderly, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Problem Statement Medication use can place older adults at risk for falls and increased health care utilization. A need exists to better understand medication use in the community dwelling elderly and how it may contribute to falls and utilization of health care services. This study compares and contrasts those elderly with a significant amount of medications to those without a significant amount of medications to determine if certain types, as well as the number of medications impacts falls. The hypothesis is that there is a relationship between patients with more medications or between certain of these drug classes and falls. …

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Frailty And Falls In Commuity Dwelling Elderly Cancer Survivors, Sandra Spoelstra Dec 2009

Frailty And Falls In Commuity Dwelling Elderly Cancer Survivors, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Aim:
Cancer survivors are diagnosed at an older age, with treatment often complicated by comorbidities which may exacerbate functional decline. The purposes of this study were to examine1) the effect of cancer diagnosis on frailty (activities of daily living, cognition, depression, incontinence, weight loss, vision, and hearing) and 2) differences in falls by site, stage, or cancer treatment. The hypothesis is that elderly cancer survivors experience the influence of the disease or treatment of cancer, and have increased frailty and falls. A synthesized aging and nursing model of care is being used.
 
Method:
This is a longitudinal, retrospective, cohort …

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