Recovery Process of Municipal Economies After a Tsunami in Aichi Prefecture, Japan: A Dynamic Input–Output Approach

Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Shibusawa ◽  
Ryota Hanaoka
1999 ◽  
Vol 121 (2) ◽  
pp. 220-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. Chang ◽  
Y. L. Wang

A methodology to integrate FEA, pseudo-linkages model, and experimental test for input-output modeling and error analysis of compliant micromachine is developed. A four-bar micromachine fabricated from polyethylene is employed for investigations. The integration of FEA and pseudo-linkages model is simulated through the equivalence of force system and strain energy along with motion estimated under kinematic constraints. The method to integrate linear FEA and experimental test is realized through the information of stress and strain along with the data average and offset compensation of experimental creep-recovery process. Two types of four-bar micro-machines with either convex or concave joint are selected to investigate the effects of variations of compliant joints under loading. Proportional factor and indices of RMS error are defined to help the selection of joint types in the micromachines. The validity of utilizing linear model is finally supported by experimental test through data analysis and processing.


Author(s):  
Yvette M. McCoy

Purpose Person-centered care shifts the focus of treatment away from the traditional medical model and moves toward personal choice and autonomy for people receiving health services. Older adults remain a priority for person-centered care because they are more likely to have complex care needs than younger individuals. Even more specifically, the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders are often thought of in terms of setting-specific (i.e., acute care, skilled nursing, home health, etc.), but the management of dysphagia in older adults should be considered as a continuum of care from the intensive care unit to the outpatient multidisciplinary clinic. In order to establish a framework for the management of swallowing in older adults, clinicians must work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team using current evidence to guide clinical practice. Private practitioners must think critically not only about the interplay between the components of the evidence-based practice treatment triad but also about the broader impact of dysphagia on caregivers and families. The physical health and quality of life of both the caregiver and the person receiving care are interdependent. Conclusion Effective treatment includes consideration of not only the patient but also others, as caregivers play an important role in the recovery process of the patient with swallowing disorders.


1970 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 115, 118
Author(s):  
WILLIAM E. COLEMAN

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. K. Hester ◽  
H. D. Delaney
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