CHILD PSYCHOLOGY SELECTION Child Development publishes many diverse 
topics. The papers I have chosen from 
Volumes 68 and 69 are broad in scope but 
are linked under the general theme of 
research papers that have potential to 
impact on clinical practice in child psychology and psychiatry. Child Development (1997) L. J. Groome, M. J. Swiber, J. L. Atterbury, L. S. Bentz, 
& S. B. Holland. Similarities and differences in behavioural state
 
organisation during sleep periods in the 
perinatal infant before and after birth. 
Vol. 68, pp. 1–11.

In Uruguay, Lacanian ideas arrived in the 1960s, into a context of Kleinian hegemony. Adopting a discursive approach, this study researched the initial reception of these ideas and its effects on clinical practices. We gathered a corpus of discursive data from clinical cases and theoretical-doctrinal articles (from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s). In order to examine the effects of Lacanian ideas, we analysed the difference in the way of interpreting the clinical material before and after Lacan's reception. The results of this research illuminate some epistemological problems of psychoanalysis, especially the relationship between theory and clinical practice.

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The Depiction and Characterization of Women in Sport Film

Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal ◽

10.1123/wspaj.10.1.103 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 103-124 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Demetrius W. Pearson

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Title Ix ◽

Cultural Significance ◽

Research Methodologies ◽

Feature Films ◽

Women In Sport ◽

Before And After ◽

Notable Increase ◽

Similarities And Differences

Female involvement and accomplishments within sport have reached unprecedented levels. This has been due, in part, to the passing and enforcement of Title IX. Yet, few films have embraced female achievement in sport as indicated through their depiction as heroines (ìsheroesî). The author analyzed the salient similarities and differences between the depiction of women in sport theme feature films (sport films) before and after Title IX. Emphasis was placed on the aggregate number of sport films, type and content, and perceived social and cultural significance of female depictions. Content analysis and archival research methodologies were employed. These included the systematic examination and coding of all identified American sport films highlighting heroines from 1930-1999 (N = 41), as well as the analysis of critical reviews of the sport films which were unavailable for viewing. Based upon results there has been a notable increase in the depiction of women as heroines in sport films after Title IX. However, like their predecessors, women’s athletic prowess was trivialized in many of the films by their comedic themes and attentions to heterosexual attractiveness. These findings, as well as others, raise intriguing questions regarding the messages communicated through sport films.

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Static and Dynamic Behavior of Polymer/Graphite Oxide Nanocomposites before and after Thermal Reduction

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym13071008 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 1008

Author(s):

Kiriaki Chrissopoulou ◽

Krystalenia Androulaki ◽

Massimiliano Labardi ◽

Spiros H. Anastasiadis

Keyword(s):

Graphite Oxide ◽

Thermal Reduction ◽

Polymer Chains ◽

Solid Surfaces ◽

Relaxation Processes ◽

Thermal Transitions ◽

Reduced Graphite Oxide ◽

Before And After ◽

Similarities And Differences ◽

Thermal Stability Of

Nanocomposites of hyperbranched polymers with graphitic materials are investigated with respect to their structure and thermal properties as well as the dynamics of the polymer probing the effect of the different intercalated or exfoliated structure. Three generations of hyperbranched polyester polyols are mixed with graphite oxide (GO) and the favorable interactions between the polymers and the solid surfaces lead to intercalated structure. The thermal transitions of the confined chains are suppressed, whereas their dynamics show similarities and differences with the dynamics of the neat polymers. The three relaxation processes observed for the neat polymers are observed in the nanohybrids as well, but with different temperature dependencies. Thermal reduction of the graphite oxide in the presence of the polymer to produce reduced graphite oxide (rGO) reveals an increase in the reduction temperature, which is accompanied by decreased thermal stability of the polymer. The de-oxygenation of the graphite oxide leads to the destruction of the intercalated structure and to the dispersion of the rGO layers within the polymeric matrix because of the modification of the interactions between the polymer chains and the surfaces. A significant increase in the conductivity of the resulting nanocomposites, in comparison to both the polymers and the intercalated nanohybrids, indicates the formation of a percolated rGO network.

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Some Special Problems of Children Age 2 to 5 Years

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.8.3.454 ◽

1951 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 454-454

Keyword(s):

Child Development ◽

Behavior Problems ◽

Child Psychology ◽

And Behavior

This small pamphlet is packed full of sound principles about child development and behavior, and gives many clues to the better management of the so-called behavior problems that beset parents, teachers and pediatricians so overwhelmingly today. Although it was written for parents and teachers primarily, this material may serve the pediatrician as well, as a primer on child psychology. The authors present their material briefly, in simple English with apt illustrations. The construction of the paragraphs facilitates further ease of reading and grasp of information.

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Nurses' perception of power regarding their clinical role

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/s0104-11692009000200015 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 234-239 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Diná de Almeida Lopes Monteiro da Cruz ◽

Cibele Andrucioli de Mattos Pimenta ◽

Maria Fernanda Vita Pedrosa ◽

Antônio Fernandes da Costa Lima ◽

Raquel Rapone Gaidzinski

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Classification Systems ◽

Clinical Role ◽

Clinical Nurses ◽

Nursing Diagnosis ◽

Before And After ◽

Power Perception ◽

The Impact ◽

Diagnosis Classification ◽

Reliability Coefficients

This article reports on a study on nurses' perception of power regarding their clinical role before and after implementation of a nursing diagnosis classification. Sixty clinical nurses (average age = 37.2 ± 7.0 years) from a Brazilian teaching hospital answered the Power as Knowing Participation in Change Tool (PKPCT) before and after the implementation of a diagnosis classification. PKPCT has four domains and provides total and partial scores. Reliability coefficients ranged from 0.88 to 0.98. Total scores were not statistically different between assessments (p=0.21), although scores in the "Involvement in Creating Change" domain were higher in the second assessment (p=0.04). Further studies providing sound evidence regarding the impact of nursing classification systems on nurses' power perception are needed to guide decisions on teaching and clinical practice.

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Classifications for Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR): An Analysis of Their Use in Publications over the Last 15 Years

Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1155/2016/7807596 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Salvatore Di Lauro ◽

Mustafa R. Kadhim ◽

David G. Charteris ◽

J. Carlos Pastor

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Surgical Treatment ◽

Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy ◽

Original Description ◽

Therapy Outcome ◽

Outcome Parameters ◽

Classification Errors ◽

Before And After ◽

Pubmed Search ◽

The Way

Purpose. To evaluate the current and suitable use of current proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) classifications in clinical publications related to treatment.Methods. A PubMed search was undertaken using the term “proliferative vitreoretinopathy therapy”. Outcome parameters were the reported PVR classification and PVR grades. The way the classifications were used in comparison to the original description was analyzed. Classification errors were also included. It was also noted whether classifications were used for comparison before and after pharmacological or surgical treatment.Results. 138 papers were included. 35 of them (25.4%) presented no classification reference or did not use any one. 103 publications (74.6%) used a standardized classification. The updated Retina Society Classification, the first Retina Society Classification, and the Silicone Study Classification were cited in 56.3%, 33.9%, and 3.8% papers, respectively. Furthermore, 3 authors (2.9%) used modified-customized classifications and 4 (3.8%) classification errors were identified. When the updated Retina Society Classification was used, only 10.4% of authors used a full C grade description. Finally, only 2 authors reported PVR grade before and after treatment.Conclusions. Our findings suggest that current classifications are of limited value in clinical practice due to the inconsistent and limited use and that it may be of benefit to produce a revised classification.

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Scientometrics analysis of recent trends in Global Corona virus Research

10.21203/rs.3.rs-43995/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Krishnamurthy M ◽

Bhalachandra S Deshpande ◽

Sajana C

Keyword(s):

Web Of Science ◽

Recent Literature ◽

High Rate ◽

Research Progress ◽

Research Papers ◽

Medical Virology ◽

Before And After ◽

Virus Research ◽

Recent Trends ◽

Prolific Authors

Abstract Background: The worldwide pandemic COVID-19 has produced a wealth of research more rapidly after the outbreak. In just a couple of months, there is a rise in several studies on Coronavirus, adding up to the scholarly literature.Method: The current study attempts to Scientometric analyze very recent literature on Coronaviruses just before and after the outbreak. Besides, the objective of this exploration was to assess the global research progress on Coronavirus in recent times. The current research is an analytical descriptive study using Scientometrics. The study sample includes research papers about the Coronavirus indexed in Web of Science (WoS) database from January 1, 2019 to May 14, 2020. The records with topic search (includes Title, Abstract, Keywords and Keywords Plus) “coronavirus” were extracted. These data were analyzed by MS Excel and the visualizations were created using TableauResult: The results showed that 2551 scientific literature about the Coronavirus was indexed in WoS. A considerable number of these articles were published in journals such as the Journal of Medical Virology, Viruses, Nature, and Lancet. Authors from China, USA and Italy were the most prolific authors. About 47.51% articles received total of 11435 citations with an average of 9 citations, which indicates that nearly half articles were cited in another publication. The highest and lowest citations for these articles were 737 and 1, respectively.Conclusion: These results show a high rate of research on Coronavirus.

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REDUCING THE NUMBER OF BACTERIAL COLONIES USING ECOCID®S (POTASSIUM PEROXYSULPHATE BASED DISINFECTANT) AT SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC

Slovenian Veterinary Research ◽

10.26873/svr-589-2020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 57 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Nataša Tozon ◽

Majda Biasizzo ◽

Leon Ščuka ◽

Tamara Potočnik ◽

Marjeta Redek ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Clinical Study ◽

Microbial Contamination ◽

Small Animal ◽

Before And After ◽

Microbiological Testing ◽

Sources Of Infection ◽

Time Required ◽

Paper Towels ◽

Reduced Time

A clinical study has been conducted to test the efficacy of Ecocid® S, a biocidal agent. The active substance is potassium peroxysulphate and is used in clinical practice after the mechanical cleaning of various surfaces that act as potential sources of infection transmission. We determined 29 swabbing points, from which 87 samples were collected with cotton swabs. Swabs were submitted for microbiological testing to evaluate microbial contamination before cleaning, and before and after disinfection with Ecocid® S. We submitted 63 swabs from 21 swabbing points for further statistical analysis. Five swabs were excluded because the presence of bacteria in the swabs before disinfection had not been determined. The clinical study on the efficacy of Ecocid® S disinfectant showed that it is effective with an average reduction in contamination of 95.75%. The disinfectant was also active with a significantly reduced time of action: it was removed with dry paper towels from all sampling points, except the floor scales, only 5 to 10 minutes after application. The time required for the proper preparation of examination tables and other equipment in clinical practice is of vital importance for a smooth workflow.Key words: animals; disinfection; potassium peroxysulphate; Ecocid® S ZMANJŠANJE ŠTEVILA BAKTERIJ PO UPORABI RAZKUŽILA ECOCID®S (RAZKUŽILO NA OSNOVI KALIJEVEGA PEROKSISULFATA) V PROSTORIH KLINIKE ZA MALE ŽIVALIPovzetek: S klinično študijo smo želeli ugotoviti učinkovitosti biocidnega razkužila ECOCID®S. Aktivna snov v razkužilu je kalijev peroksisulfat, ki se na klinikah uporablja za razkuževanje različnih površin, ki predstavljajo ključna mesta za prenos okužb, po njihovem mehaničnem čiščenju. Določili smo 29 vzorčnih mest, na katerih smo z uporabo bombažnih brisov odvzeli 87 vzorcev. Z mikrobiološkim testiranjem smo ugotavljali stopnjo kontaminacije pred čiščenjem, ter pred in po razkuževanju z ECOCID®S. Za statistično obdelavo smo uporabili 63 rezultatov z 21 vzorčnih mest. Pet rezultatov je bilo izločenih iz obdelave, ker je bila že pred razkuževanjem stopnja kontaminacije pod mejo detekcije uporabljene metode. S klinično študijo učinkovitosti razkužila Ecocid®S smo ugotovili povprečno 95,75 % zmanjšanje števila kontaminantov po uporabi razkužila. Razkužilo je bilo učinkovito tudi ob skrajšanem času delovanja le 5 do 10 minut po nanosu. Zaradi zagotavljanja tekočega dela na kliniki je izredno pomemben čas, ki je potreben za ustrezno pripravo površin in druge opreme za pregled živali, zato je razkužilo Ecocid® S primerno za uporabo na veterinarskih klinikah, saj hitro in učinkovito zmanjša bakterijsko kontaminacijo.Ključne besede: živali; dezinfekcija; kalijev peroksisulfat; Ecocid® S

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Effects of high-fidelity simulation education on medical students’ anxiety and confidence

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0251078 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. e0251078

Author(s):

Ji Hye Yu ◽

Hye Jin Chang ◽

Soon Sun Kim ◽

Ji Eun Park ◽

Wou Young Chung ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Medical Students ◽

Patient Care ◽

Clinical Setting ◽

Clinical Performance ◽

High Fidelity ◽

High Fidelity Simulation ◽

Simulation Education ◽

Before And After ◽

Care Situation

Introduction Psychological factors such as anxiety and confidence that students have in the patient care situation are important in that this affects the actual clinical performance. Students who are just starting clinical practice have a lack of clinical knowledge, skill proficiency, and patient communication skills, so they experience anxiety and lack of confidence in clinical setting. Practice in a safe environment, such as simulation education, can help students perform more settled and competently in patient care. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of high-fidelity simulation experience on anxiety and confidence in medical students. Materials and methods This study enrolled 37 5th-year students at Ajou University School of Medicine in 2020. Two simulation trainings were implemented, and a survey was conducted to measure students’ level of anxiety and confidence before and after each simulation. Based on the research data, a paired t-test was conducted to compare these variables before and after the simulation, and whether this was their first or second simulation experience. Results Students had a significantly lower level of anxiety and a significantly higher level of confidence after the simulation than before. In addition, after one simulation experience, students had less anxiety and more confidence before the second simulation compared to those without simulation experience. Conclusions We confirmed that medical students need to be repeatedly exposed to simulation education experiences in order to have a sense of psychological stability and to competently deliver medical treatment in a clinical setting. There is a practical limitation in that medical students do not have enough opportunities to meet the patients during clinical practice in hospitals. Therefore, in order to produce excellent doctors, students should have the expanded opportunities to experience simulation education so they can experience real-world medical conditions.

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