Labor Policies of the Transportation Act from the Standpoint of the Public Group

Abstract In recent years, with the increasing number of women in advanced maternal age and standardized protocol of prenatal examination in China, more fetuses have been detected with scoliosis caused by hemivertebra (HV). The objective of this study was to obtain the responses of different populations on early detected scoliosis in fetuses caused by spinal hemivertebra through a multi-dimensional survey. A self-administered anonymous web and social media-based multi-dimensional online survey were conducted. Four short questionnaires concerning fetuses with scoliosis secondary to hemivertebra were sent to spine/orthopedic surgeons, obstetricians/ultrasonologists, scoliosis patients, and the non-medical general public separately. Survey items mainly included whether continue the pregnancy, the responses of different populations, whether they have knowledge of HV and what they wanted to know most about HV among the general public group, etc. All the questions were single choice questions, and additional responses could be added if needed. A total of 5586 respondents including 647 spine surgeons, 227 orthopaedic surgeons, 350 obstetricians, 54 ultrasonologists, 246 scoliosis patients and 4062 general public participated in the survey. 41.89% spine surgeons, 25.99% orthopedic surgeons, 6.57% obstetricians, 17.48% scoliosis patients and 19.23% general public chose to continue pregnancy and seek treatment after birth. 4.02% spine surgeons, 7.49% orthopedic surgeons, 3.71% obstetricians, 26.83% scoliosis patients and 14.28% non-medical general public suggested or chose to terminate the pregnancy. 54.10% spine surgeons, 66.52% orthopedic surgeons suggested explain the pros and cons to the parents and let them make their own choices.

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Sir Gawain Hits the Radio Waves

Inquiry@Queen's Undergraduate Research Conference Proceedings ◽

10.24908/iqurcp.7935 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Rachel Manno

Keyword(s):

Social Issues ◽

The United States ◽

Raw Material ◽

Controversial Issues ◽

Radio Waves ◽

Portable Equipment ◽

The Public ◽

Sir Gawain ◽

Research Questions ◽

Public Group

This research project examines some of the complexities of the Medieval work “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” from the perspectives of both worldrenown scholars and laymen interviewees. The study uses professional instudio equipment to record responses to research questions asked of academics by long distance phone interview. In the same way, the researcher asks questions of a randomly selected public group and records the commentary with portable equipment. The researcher then compiles raw material from interviews in bricolage format. The result juxtaposes the original views of both prominent researchers and the public on controversial issues within the “Gawain” text. The study likens the complex issues of gender, public morality, community and capitalism occupying medieval audiences to the types of challenges society faces today. This comparison of medieval and modern issues show that historical literary works are of enduring value to the contemporary reader; works, like “Sir Gawain”, deal with a complex set of social issues in a way that encourages a multiplicity of readings and engages with various different audiences. As a way of reaching the broad audience concerned with these issues, the project arranges the interview feedback into a radio program format complete with medieval musical segueways. The program originally aired on CFRC, Queen’s Radio in two parts on March 28th and April 6th, 2006, respectively, and remains available online via www.chatterbook.ca. Professors from Canada, the United States and Europe have requested permission to use the project as a teaching aid.

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Surgery for herniated lumbar disc in private vs public hospitals: A pragmatic comparative effectiveness study

Acta Neurochirurgica ◽

10.1007/s00701-019-04195-7 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 162 (3) ◽

pp. 703-711

Author(s):

Mattis A. Madsbu ◽

Øyvind Salvesen ◽

Sven M. Carlsen ◽

Steinar Westin ◽

Kristian Onarheim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Lumbar Disc ◽

Mean Difference ◽

Public Hospitals ◽

Leg Pain ◽

The Public ◽

Private Group ◽

Duration Of Surgery ◽

Propensity Matching ◽

Private And Public ◽

Public Group

Abstract Background There is limited evidence on the comparative performance of private and public healthcare. Our aim was to compare outcomes following surgery for lumbar disc herniation (LDH) in private versus public hospitals. Methods Data were obtained from the Norwegian registry for spine surgery. Primary outcome was change in Oswestry disability index (ODI) 1 year after surgery. Secondary endpoints were quality of life (EuroQol EQ-5D), back and leg pain, complications, and duration of surgery and hospital stays. Results Among 5221 patients, 1728 in the private group and 3493 in the public group, 3624 (69.4%) completed 1-year follow-up. In the private group, mean improvement in ODI was 28.8 points vs 32.3 points in the public group (mean difference − 3.5, 95% CI − 5.0 to − 1.9; P for equivalence < 0.001). Equivalence was confirmed in a propensity-matched cohort and following mixed linear model analyses. There were differences in mean change between the groups for EQ-5D (mean difference − 0.05, 95% CI − 0.08 to − 0.02; P = 0.002) and back pain (mean difference − 0.2, 95% CI − 0.2, − 0.4 to − 0.004; P = 0.046), but after propensity matching, the groups did not differ. No difference was found between the two groups for leg pain. Complication rates was lower in the private group (4.5% vs 7.2%; P < 0.001), but after propensity matching, there was no difference. Patients operated in private clinics had shorter duration of surgery (48.4 vs 61.8 min) and hospital stay (0.7 vs 2.2 days). Conclusion At 1 year, the effectiveness of surgery for LDH was equivalent in private and public hospitals.

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Comparison of health literacy in privately insured and public hospital orthopaedic patients

Australian Health Review ◽

10.1071/ah17209 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 43 (4) ◽

pp. 399 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Filip Cosic ◽

Tabitha Porter ◽

Cameron Norsworthy ◽

Rohan Price ◽

Harvinder Bedi

Keyword(s):

Health Literacy ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Limited Health Literacy ◽

The Public ◽

Orthopaedic Patients ◽

Patient Health ◽

Limited Health ◽

Public Group ◽

Improve Patient ◽

Poor Health Literacy

Objective The aim of the present study was to quantify and compare patient health literacy between privately insured and public orthopaedic patients. Methods As part of the present cross-sectional study, elective postoperative orthopaedic patients across two sites were recruited and asked to complete a questionnaire at the first postoperative out-patient review. Patients were divided into three groups: (1) a public group (Public); (2) a private group (Private-pre); and (3) a private group that completed the questionnaire immediately after the out-patient review (Private-post). The questionnaire consisted of six questions regarding surgical management, expected recovery time and postoperative instructions. Patients were further asked to grade their satisfaction regarding information received throughout their management. Results In all, 150 patients completed the questionnaire, 50 in each of the three groups. Patients in the Public, Private-pre and Private-post groups answered a mean 2.74, 3.24 and 4.70 of 6 questions correctly respectively. The Private-pre group was 1.46-fold more likely to demonstrate correct health literacy than the Public group, whereas the Private-post group was 2.44-fold more likely to demonstrate improved health literacy than the Private-pre group. Patient satisfaction with information received was not associated with health literacy. Conclusion Limited health literacy in orthopaedic patients continues to be an area of concern. Both private and public orthopaedic patients demonstrated poor health literacy, but private patients demonstrated significant improvement after the out-patient review. What is known about the topic? Limited health literacy is a growing public health issue worldwide, with previous literature demonstrating a prevalence of low health literacy of 26% and marginal health literacy of 20% among all patient populations. Of concern, limited health literacy has been shown to result in a range of adverse health outcomes, including increased mortality and chronic disease morbidity. It has also been associated with an increased rate of hospitalisation and use of healthcare resources. Previous work in the orthopaedic trauma setting has found poor levels of health literacy and poor understanding of diagnosis, management and prognosis in the Australian public health system. Promisingly, it has been shown that simple, targeted interventions can improve patient health literacy. What does this paper add? This study further highlights that health literacy exhibited by orthopaedic patients is poor, particularly among patients in the public healthcare system. The present study is the first to have demonstrated that health literacy is poor among patients in both the public and private healthcare systems, despite these patients having distinctly different demographics. Promisingly, the present study shows that, unlike public orthopaedic out-patient review, private orthopaedic out-patient review appears to be effective in increasing patient health literacy regarding their orthopaedic condition and its management. What are the implications for practitioners? Health literacy is essential for patients to effectively communicate with doctors and achieve good health outcomes. Healthcare professionals need to be aware that a large proportion of patients have poor health literacy and difficulty understanding health-related information, particularly pertaining to that surrounding diagnosis, management and prognosis. This study highlights the need for healthcare professionals to ensure that they communicate with patients at an appropriate level to ensure patient understanding during the pre-, peri- and postoperative stages of management. Further, healthcare professionals should be aware that there is potential to improve patient health literacy at routine out-patient review, provided that this opportunity is used as an educational resource.

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Energy Intake and Activity Pattern During Pregnancy in Relation to Infant Birth Weight

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/101053959400700107 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 34-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Zawiah Hashim ◽

Mohd Ismail Noor

Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Energy Intake ◽

Activity Pattern ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Group Differences ◽

Public And Private ◽

The Public ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Infant Birth ◽

Public Group

The study was designed to determine if the activity pattern of pregnancy women on an intake of energy lower than that recommended will affect fetal growth. Subjects who volunteered were either attending public or private hospitals. Pregnant women in the “private” group were significantly older (p < 0.001) weighed somewhat less and significantly taller (p < 0.001) when compared to the “public” group. Differences in energy intake during the second and third trimesters between the “public” and “private” groups were small; 1608 ± 334, 1726 ± 271 kcal and 1627 ± 367, 1778 ± 260 kcal, respectively. However, daily activity patterns revealed that the “public” group was more active as reflected by the higher energy expenditure of 1412 ± 74 kcal and 1578 ± kcal during the second and third trimesters respectively. There was a significant difference (p < 0.01) in birth weight between the “public” and “private” groups; 2951 ± 377 g and 3173 ± 357 g respectively. This study indicates that energy intakes lower than recommended and sedentary lifestyles have no direct influence on birth weights of babies.

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The political Education of prophet Mohammad ( prayers be on him) and Educational Applications

ALUSTATH JOURNAL FOR HUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ◽

10.36473/ujhss.v221i2.458 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 221 (2) ◽

pp. 207-236

Author(s):

Assist. Prof. Dr. Saadoon Salman Nagim

Keyword(s):

Political Education ◽

The Political ◽

The Public ◽

Political Work ◽

The Media ◽

Educational Applications ◽

Public Group ◽

Different Levels

The present study aims at identifying the political Education of Mohammad ( prayers be on him) and its educational applications , So as to be a living example to follow in the different levels of political work , as well as to create a generation of youth capable of Facing the cultural invasion which may takes away their rights in their country unconsciously. The limits of the present study has been the prophet sunnah during prophet Mohammad's life from his birth till his death . Several results have been reached at such as : Prophet Mohammad has been capable within twenty years to overcame on all the obstacles that have faced him , including the unbelievers who have fought , hurt , and dismissed him out of meccah in addition to the hypo crates who have conspired against him . The Prophet has been capable to make revolution that has never been like during history which has happened in a whole people be life that has transformed them from being unbelievers in to believers in one God. Several conclusions have been put forward such as : The Prophet has established the secret group and the public group , which call to change the society systems and beliefs , and use all the available media means such as single communication, Rhetoric , the media war against Thought and all this is political work. The basis that the Prophets' political education has been based on is the belie fine One God ( Al- Tawheed ) and Islam with all the legislated beliefs , worships and treatments

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SOCIAL TRUST AS A FACTOR OF PERCEPTION OF CORRUPTION(AS RESULTS OF A SOCIOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE ALTAI KRAI)

SOCIETY AND SECURITY INSIGHTS ◽

10.14258/ssi(2021)2-08 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 106-114

Author(s):

Anastasiya S. Spirina

Keyword(s):

Social Trust ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Institutional Trust ◽

Sociological Study ◽

Individual Level ◽

The Public ◽

The Social ◽

Decision Tree Method ◽

The Relationship ◽

Public Group

The article presents the data of a sociological study conducted among the population of the Altai Territory (n = 1200). The purpose of this work is to determine the relationship between the population's perception of corruption and the level of social trust. Within the framework of this article, the characteristics of the level of generalized, interpersonal, particular and institutional trust were given. Perceptions of corruption were examined at the social, group and individual levels. An analysis was also made of the degree to which the population feels that they are protected from corruption. The analysis revealed statistically significant differences in the perception of corruption depending on the socio-demographic characteristics of the population (gender, income, education, social status). As a result of the classification carried out using the decision tree method, it was revealed what role generalized, interpersonal, particular and institutional trust plays in conjunction with the socio-demographic characteristics of the population and the feeling of their protection from corruption in the structure of positive / negative perception of corruption by the population in the public, group and individual level.

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MEDICAL PRFESSIONALISM: COMPARING VIEWS OF PUBLIC AND DOCTORS

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal ◽

10.51253/pafmj.v71i2.4739 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 71 (2) ◽

pp. 584-87

Author(s):

Uzma Bano ◽

Anis Ahmed ◽

Noreen Tassadaq

Keyword(s):

High Standard ◽

Standard Of Living ◽

Medical Professionalism ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Public ◽

Responsible Behavior ◽

The Mean ◽

Public Group ◽

Structured Questionnaire ◽

Living Being

Objective: To compare the views of public and doctors about importance of attributes of medical professionalism. Study Design: cross-sectional comparative study. Place and Duration of Study: Study was carried out at Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi from Oct 2019 to Mar 2020. Methodology: Study included 115 public participants and 115 doctors. Their perceptions about the importance of different attributes of medical professionalism were recorded on a structured questionnaire by rating on a 5-point Likert scale of importance. Independent samples t-test was used to compare the mean scores of the public group to the mean scores of the doctors for every attribute. Results: View of public and doctors were very similar. “Honesty and integrity, sound judgment and decision making, responsible behavior, confidentiality, professional development, abiding professional rules, and being reliable” were ranked among the top ten important attributes by both groups. On the other extreme “maintaining a high standard of living” was ranked at the bottom of list by both groups. Significant differences in views of public and doctors were found regarding attributes of social justice among doctors (4.4 vs 4.09, p=0.012) and among patients (4.43 vs 4.09, p=0.05) and autonomy (4.42 vs 4.2; p=0.042). Conclusion: The opinions of public and doctors on what constitutes medical professionalism are similar with integrity and honesty being the most important attribute and to maintain a high standard of living being the least important attribute.

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E-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE, POLICY COMMUNICATION AND DIGITALIZATION OF LAND OWNERSHIP IDENTITY (NETNOGRAPHIC STUDY ON THE ISSUANCE OF ELECTRONIC LAND CERTIFICATES)

Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University ◽

10.35741/issn.0258-2724.56.4.48 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 56 (4) ◽

pp. 564-580

Author(s):

Gatut Priyowidodo

Keyword(s):

Virtual Community ◽

Organizational Governance ◽

The Public ◽

Policy Communication ◽

Research Findings ◽

Pros And Cons ◽

Identity Based ◽

The Government ◽

Public Group ◽

Reporting Data

The purpose of the research is to obtain an empirical picture of the factors that cause difficulties in implementing public policies based on identity digitalization in e-certificates. The research is based on e-government theory, identity digitization, and policy communication. Netnography research methods were used in a constructive/interpretive paradigm. Data collection was carried out through the ATR Public Group on Facebook on February 24, 2021, March 6 & 8, 2021. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis and netnography models in five steps: defining research questions, selecting and identifying communities, collecting data, analyzing, and reporting. Data verification is supported by theoretical triangulation to obtain better credibility. The research findings cover three aspects. First, the public believes that agrarian reform is considered incomplete. This opinion is characterized by a variety of unresolved land issues. Second, electronic land certificates, which are the entrance to digital identity-based e-government governance, are very risky. Third, the crucial aspect is that the government is considered unskilled in choosing the model of communication channels for the public. Consequently, there are pros and cons to the e-certificate policy, which resulted in the state’s failure to execute the electronic land certificate rule. The novelty of this research is in applying netnography design that is relatively new in qualitative research and focuses on the virtual community study. Netnography has a strong and prospective contemporary relevance, especially in the world impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This research recommends the state to carefully consider the public’s response when issuing information technology-based regulations.

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