International study of definitions of English-language terms for suicidal behaviours: a survey exploring preferred terminology

ObjectivesExplore international consensus on nomenclatures of suicidal behaviours and analyse differences in terminology between high-income countries (HICs) and low/middle-income countries (LMICs).DesignAn online survey of members of the International Organisation for Suicide Prevention (IASP) used multiple-choice questions and vignettes to assess the four dimensions of the definition of suicidal behaviour: outcome, intent, knowledge and agency.SettingInternational.ParticipantsRespondents included 126 individuals, 37 from 30 LMICs and 89 from 33 HICs. They included 40 IASP national representatives (65% response rate), IASP regular members (20% response rate) and six respondents from six additional countries identified by other organisations.Outcome measuresDefinitions of English-language terms for suicidal behaviours.ResultsThe recommended definition of ‘suicide’ describes a fatal act initiated and carried out by the actors themselves. The definition of ‘suicide attempt’ was restricted to non-fatal acts with intent to die, whereas definition of ‘self-harm’ more broadly referred to acts with varying motives, including the wish to die. Almost all respondents agreed about the definitions of ‘suicidal ideation’, ‘death wishes’ and ‘suicide plan’. ‘Aborted suicide attempt’ and ‘interrupted suicide attempt’ were not considered components of ‘preparatory suicidal behaviour’. There were several differences between representatives from HICs and LMICs.ConclusionThis international opinion survey provided the basis for developing a transcultural nomenclature of suicidal behaviour. Future developments of this nomenclature should be tested in larger samples of professionals, including LMICs may be a challenge.

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An outbreak of norovirus GI-6 infection following a wedding in North West England

Epidemiology and Infection ◽

10.1017/s0950268816003368 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 145 (6) ◽

pp. 1239-1245 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

K. C. SMITH ◽

T. INNS ◽

V. DECRAENE ◽

A. FOX ◽

D. J. ALLEN ◽

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Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Response Rate ◽

Multivariable Analysis ◽

Case Definition ◽

Food Handler ◽

North West ◽

Viral Excretion ◽

Contaminated Food ◽

Stool Samples ◽

Definition Of

SUMMARYIn August 2015 a gastroenteritis outbreak occurred following a wedding. An outbreak investigation was undertaken and a cohort study was conducted using an online survey. Of 140 guests, 134 received the survey and 113 responded (84·3% response rate). Seventy respondents met the case definition of vomiting and/or diarrhoea within 72 h of the wedding (61·9% attack rate). Fifteen exposures were associated with illness; on stratification, all were confounded by the ham hock starter. Multivariable analysis showed a significant association with exposure to ham hock (risk ratio 6·62, 95% confidence interval 2·19–20·03). Eight guests and two catering staff submitted stool samples. All tested positive for norovirus GI-6 infection, including a food handler who had vomiting less than 48 h before the wedding. A single genotype was detected among all samples, suggesting a single source of contamination. The transmission pattern suggested point-source exposure. The most plausible cause of the outbreak was transmission from an infected food handler via contaminated food. This highlights the importance of appropriate exclusions for symptomatic food handlers. Additionally, the food handler's stool sample was submitted 7 days after symptom resolution. The potential for extended viral excretion, and the extremely low infective dose of norovirus, may mean that current exclusion guidelines are not of sufficient duration.

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A survey of telehealth coordinators in Canada

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare ◽

10.1258/jtt.2012.110903 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 231-234 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jay Lynch ◽

Shirley Gay

Keyword(s):

Secondary Education ◽

Patient Care ◽

Professional Education ◽

Online Survey ◽

Telephone Interview ◽

Response Rate ◽

Full Time ◽

Post Secondary Education ◽

Post Secondary ◽

Definition Of

Telehealth coordinators practising in Canada were invited to respond to an online survey and participate in a telephone interview. For the present study, the definition of 'telehealth' was limited to the use of videoconferencing. The coordinators were recruited with the assistance of the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) and the Canadian Telehealth Forum (CTF). The response rate to the online survey from the OTN cohort was 4% ( n = 13) and from the CTF cohort was 36% ( n = 34). Of the 47 people who completed the survey, 16 also participated in a telephone interview. Most respondents were female; their mean age was 40 years. Most telehealth coordinators had some form of post-secondary education. Most, 66% ( n = 31) coordinated both clinical and educational videoconferences. About half of the telehealth coordinators (55%, n = 26) indicated that their job was dedicated solely to telehealth, although 32% ( n = 15) reported that their jobs involved responsibilities outside telehealth. About half of the respondents worked full-time (51%, n = 24). Most respondents either strongly agreed or agreed with the statement that ‘If a telehealth coordinator's role involves patient care then that individual should be a member of a regulated health profession’. The need for organizations to more clearly define the role, better recognize and support telehealth coordinators and develop mechanisms for continuing professional education and certification were recurrent themes in the interviews.

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A definition of gentle ventilation in congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a survey of neonatologists and pediatric surgeons

Journal of Perinatal Medicine ◽

10.1515/jpm-2016-0271 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 45 (9) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Christiana Farkouh-Karoleski ◽

Tasnim Najaf ◽

Julia Wynn ◽

Gudrun Aspelund ◽

Wendy K. Chung ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia ◽

Diaphragmatic Hernia ◽

Online Survey ◽

Response Rate ◽

Individual Response ◽

Blood Gas ◽

Permissive Hypercapnia ◽

Respiratory Management ◽

Blood Gas Parameters ◽

Definition Of

AbstractVentilation practices have changed significantly since the initial reports in the mid 1980 of successful use of permissive hypercapnia and spontaneous ventilation [often called gentle ventilation (GV)] in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). However, there has been little standardization of these practices or of the physiologic limits that define GV. We sought to ascertain among Diaphragmatic Hernia Research and Exploration; Advancing Molecular Science (DHREAMS) centers’ GV practices in the neonatal management of CDH. Pediatric surgeons and neonatologists from DHREAMS centers completed an online survey on GV practices in infants with CDH. The survey gathered data on how individuals defined GV including ventilator settings, blood gas parameters and other factors of respiratory management. A total of 87 respondents, from 12 DHREAMS centers completed the survey for an individual response rate of 53% and a 92% center response rate. Approximately 99% of the respondents defined GV as accepting higher carbon dioxide (PCO

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CAPITALISING ON TRANSLATION MARKET DATA IN THE FIELD OF COMMERCIAL LAW

Comparative Legilinguistics ◽

10.14746/cl.2018.33.4 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 33 ◽

pp. 89-115

Author(s):

Edyta WIĘCŁAWSKA

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Analysis ◽

Online Survey ◽

English Language ◽

National Court ◽

Survey Questionnaire ◽

Commercial Law ◽

Search Criterion ◽

Definition Of ◽

The Relationship

The author presents data gathered in an online survey questionnaire (https://www.interankiety.pl/i/RGmj5rDv) which is a part of a broader research project related to the quality of translation of English language documents in the field of commercial law that are processed in the judicial registration proceedings in reference to the entities subject to registration at the Register of Entrepreneurs of the National Court Register (RP, KRS). The questions and hypotheses posed by the author relate to the relationship or comparison of nation-wide data concerning cases with foreign element in the context of the documents in translation on file in the National Court Register (source texts and their certified translations).The survey is the first stage of this project and has been ascribed a number of aims: allowing for a definition of the genre profile of the corpus texts; identifying the general sociologically conditioned tendencies in their structure; and – primarily – determining the practically feasible search criterion for compiling a design corpus for further quantitative and qualitative analysis of selected language structures (the ensuing stages of the said project).

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International Study of Definitions of English-Language Terms for Suicidal Behaviours: protocol of an opinion survey

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025770 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. e025770 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Benjamin Goodfellow ◽

Kairi Kõlves ◽

Diego De Leo ◽

Morton Silverman ◽

Alan Berman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Suicidal Behaviour ◽

English Language ◽

Personal Information ◽

International Association ◽

Journal Article ◽

International Study ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Family Doctors ◽

The World ◽

Definition Of

IntroductionThe objective of present paper is to outline the methodology of the International Study of Definitions of English-Language Terms for Suicidal Behaviours (ISDELTSB). The aim of the study is to survey existing English language terms and definitions used around the world for suicidal behaviour.Methods and analysisThe ISDELTSB is a worldwide survey based on one ‘designated expert’ per each WHO-registered country. ‘Experts’ were contacted through the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), the World Psychiatric Association and the World Organization of Family Doctors. Each individual was sent an invitation to participate and a link to an online questionnaire. A comparison sample was created by inviting all IASP members to respond to the questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed to assess respondents’ preferences about a particular set of terms and definitions by using the four major criteria of the definition of suicide identified in the literature (outcome, intent, knowledge and agency). The questionnaire used a multiple-choice question format. Participants were asked to choose one term in the list for each of the proposed definitions. Statements and definitions in the questionnaire were elaborated using the four main features of the definition of suicide, starting by the definitions and terms for which there is already a certain degree of consensus and then progressing to definitions and terms less agreed on.Ethics and disseminationThe study protocol obtained approval of Griffith University’s Ethics Committee (ethics reference number 2017/601) and in accordance with the Australian National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. Respondents are asked if they accept to be personally acknowledged in any output originating from this study, and if so to provide their full name, title and affiliations. If respondents do not accept, they are informed that the conduct of this research respects Griffith University’s Privacy Plan and that identified personal information is confidential and that anonymity will at all times be safeguarded. As detailed in the questionnaire cover letter, by answering the online or paper version of the questionnaire, respondents express their consent to participate. Dissemination of results will be done through a peer-reviewed journal article publication. This study aims to map the international use of definitions and terms for suicidal behaviour and ideation and favour the future use of an internationally shared set of terms and definitions. This will hopefully avoid undue duplication of efforts and reliably permit meta-analysis of data produced in different countries.

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Management of acute retrobulbar haemorrhage: a survey of non-ophthalmic emergency department physicians

Emergency Medicine Journal ◽

10.1136/emermed-2018-207937 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 36 (4) ◽

pp. 245-247 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Matthew R Edmunds ◽

Anjana S Haridas ◽

Daniel S Morris ◽

Kasyap Jamalapuram

Keyword(s):

Compartment Syndrome ◽

Visual Loss ◽

Online Survey ◽

Response Rate ◽

Case Vignette ◽

Multiple Choice Questions ◽

Out Of Hours ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

Survey Response Rate ◽

Lateral Canthotomy

IntroductionAcute retrobulbar haemorrhage (RBH) with orbital compartment syndrome is a sight-threatening ophthalmic emergency requiring treatment with lateral canthotomy and cantholysis (LC/C). However, such cases may present to non-ophthalmic emergency departments (ED) out-of-hours, when specialist intervention is not readily available. We completed a survey of ED physicians to explore experiences of RBH and confidence in undertaking LC/C.MethodsFrom February to April 2018, an online survey was sent to ED physicians of all training grades in seven UK locations. The survey comprised a case vignette of a patient presenting with clinical features of RBH with orbital compartment syndrome, with multiple choice questions on the diagnosis, management and onward referral of such cases. Additional questions explored the experience of RBH, LC/C and perspectives on current and future training of ED physicians in this area.Results190 ED doctors completed the survey (response rate 70%). While 82.8% correctly diagnosed RBH and 95.7% recognised irreversible visual loss as a consequence of untreated RBH with orbital compartment syndrome, 78.7% indicated that they would initially undertake CT imaging rather than performing LC/C. Only 38.9% had previously encountered a case of RBH and only 37.1% would perform LC/C themselves, with 91.4% indicating that this was due to lack of training. 92.2% felt that more training was required for ED physicians in RBH management and performing LC/C.ConclusionWhile cases of RBH with orbital compartment syndrome are infrequent, it is important that RBH management with the vital, sight-saving skill of LC/C is added to the United Kingdom Royal College of Emergency Medicine training curriculum. At present, though the majority of ED physicians can identify RBH, the minority are willing or able to undertake LC/C, potentially risking irreversible but avoidable visual loss.

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High resolution anorectal manometry. Recommendations on russian-language terminology based on interdisciplinary consensus

Experimental and Clinical Gastroenterology ◽

10.31146/1682-8658-ecg-174-2-55-64 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 174 (2) ◽

pp. 55-64 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yu. A. Shelygin ◽

O. Yu. Fomenko ◽

S. V. Morozov ◽

I. V. Maev ◽

D. B. Nikityuk ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

High Resolution ◽

Anorectal Manometry ◽

Online Survey ◽

English Language ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Response Rate ◽

Russian Language ◽

Medical Specialties ◽

The Public

The aim of the paper — is to present the results of the consensus on the terminology used to describe data of high-resolution anorectal manometry.Methods: Online survey was conducted with the help of the public platform “Google forms” with the aim to harmonize the terms, which are used to conduct high-resolution anorectal manometry (HRAM), to agree the conformity of the proposed Russian-language terms to those used in English-language literature, and their abbreviations.Results: According to the aim, 56 specialists of different medical specialties who perform and use the results of HRAM in clinical practice and research were invited to participate in the survey. We received 45 answers from the respondents (42.2% coloproctologists, 22.2% gastroenterologists, 15.6% surgeons, 20% — representatives of other specialties). The response rate was 80.3%. According to the survey, 95.6% of respondents supported the need for harmonization of terms. Ten out of the 11 terms reached consensus level C1 (excellent), 1 term level of consistency was C2 (moderate). 90.9% of respondents (consensus level C1) were in favor of the appropriateness of using common abbreviations. However, the proposed abbreviations of the terms used in the conduct and description of the results of the HRAM can be accepted with reservations (in 10 cases out of 11 consensus level was C2).Conclusions: The agreed in interdisciplinary consensus terms can be approved and recommended for the use in clinical practice and when research data are published in Russian-language scientific literature.

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Problems in English Communicating Skills for Learners of English

International Journal of Contemporary Research and Review ◽

10.15520/ijcrr/2018/9/07/548 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (07) ◽

pp. 20484-20491

Author(s):

Dr. Ishag Adam Hassan Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Reading Comprehension ◽

English Language ◽

Communicative Competence ◽

Daily Practice ◽

Small Component ◽

Curriculum Review ◽

Comprehension Skills ◽

Definition Of ◽

The University ◽

Reading Comprehension Skills

This paper is devoted to presenting the methods in English communicating skills for Learners of English in general and the problems specific to University of Bahri. English language major’s graduates then; it discusses the notion of communicative competence, and defines strategic competence. It also briefly deals with the various definitions of communication strategies and taxonomies of conversation strategies. Also, I give brief definition of the word conversation, that is the act of talking together or exchange ideas, opinions, skills, and information. As accustomed, speaking is natural and automatic but communication is an art which must be learned and practiced. Also the aim of this paper is to present you with suitable suggestions about how you can solve problems while reading English? In order to comply with this objective: we considered two variables. The first one is that within our daily practice at the university we have students with different abilities while reading English. Therefore, we need to help them increase the ability in reading comprehension. However, we don’t have enough teachers and needed resources to supply them with the help they need. The second variable is related to the fact that at University there are different centers where the students’ skills can improve and their reading comprehension skills deficiencies could be overcome by getting help from the teachers. This study is small component of a larger curriculum review exercise. The findings of study in general suggest that both students and English language lecturers were in agreement that Sudanese students had a problem in writing and speaking English and due to that the conversational problems are raised. Finally, the paper concludes by representing the pedagogical implications of conversation strategies.

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L'anglicisme dans la langue française

Digital Press Social Sciences and Humanities ◽

10.29037/digitalpress.43286 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 00013

Author(s):

Danny Susanto

Keyword(s):

English Language ◽

Oil Industry ◽

English Word ◽

Public Institutions ◽

Font Size ◽

The World ◽

French Speaking ◽

The Difference ◽

Definition Of ◽

Bibliographic Study

The purpose of this study is to analyze the phenomenon known as “anglicism”: a loan made to the English language by another language. Anglicism arose either from the adoption of an English word as a result of a translation defect despite the existence of an equivalent term in the language of the speaker, or from a wrong translation, as a word-by-word translation. Said phenomenon is very common nowadays and most languages of the world including making use of some linguistic concepts such as anglicism, neologism, syntax, morphology etc, this article addresses various aspects related to Anglicisms in French through a bibliographic study: the definition of Anglicism, the origin of Anglicisms in French and the current situation, the areas most affected by Anglicism, the different categories of Anglicism, the difference between French Anglicism in France and French-speaking Canada, the attitude of French-speaking society towards to the Anglicisms and their efforts to stop this phenomenon. The study shows that the areas affected are, among others, trade, travel, parliamentary and judicial institutions, sports, rail, industrial production and most recently film, industrial production, sport, oil industry, information technology, science and technology. Various initiatives have been implemented either by public institutions or by individuals who share concerns about the increasingly felt threat of the omnipresence of Anglicism in everyday life.

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Knowledge, Perceptions and Practices on Modified Release Tablets among Prescribers: A Preliminary Study

Journal of Health Sciences and Innovative Research ◽

10.31357/jhsir.v1i01.4769 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 01 (01) ◽

pp. 05-14

Author(s):

M.G.K.M. Fernando ◽

K.I.J. Priyadarshi ◽

L.G.T. Shanika ◽

N.R. Samaranayake

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Product Information ◽

Response Rate ◽

Immediate Release ◽

State Universities ◽

Modified Release ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

Therapeutic Outcomes ◽

Medical Faculties ◽

Enteric Coated

Introduction: Modified release tablets (MRTs) are developed to achieve different therapeutic outcomes and are frequently prescribed. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, perceptions and practices on using MRTs among a selected cohort of prescribers. Methods: A self administered online survey was conducted using a pre-validated questionnaire, prepared in-house to assess knowledge, perceptions and practices on using MRTs, among academics with an MBBS degree in medical faculties of State universities in Sri Lanka. Results: The response rate was 15.5% among 375 prescribers. Most were females (53.4%) and were 46-55 years (29.3%). Over 50% correctly expanded abbreviations related to MRTs. Most defined enteric coated (87.9%) and targeted release (77.6%) forms accurately. However, 87.0% mixed-up definitions of sustained release with controlled release. Most believed that inability to split tablets (70.7%) and high cost (70.7%), as disadvantages of MRTs. Nearly half did not identify the risk of dose dumping (53.5%) and inflexible dosing schedule (44.8%) as disadvantages. For frequency of administering MRTs, 86.2% referred the product information leaflet (PIL) while 29.0% depended on the frequency of the corresponding immediate release tablet. Most (79.3%) prescribed MRTs to increase patient compliance while 12.1% prescribed them to reduce cost. When problems regarding MRTs were encountered, most referred PILs (81.0%) and clarified with experts (75.9%). Conclusions: Although the response rate was low, a clear gap in knowledge, perceptions and practices on using MRTs were identified among prescribers who responded. Interventions are needed to improve the knowledge, perceptions, and practices on using MRTs among prescribers.

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