scholarly journals Single-Center Clinico-Pathological Case Study of 19 Patients with Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Following COVID-19 Vaccines

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 463-476
Author(s):  
Dennis Niebel ◽  
Joerg Wenzel ◽  
Dagmar Wilsmann-Theis ◽  
Jana Ziob ◽  
Jasmin Wilhelmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Hospital ◽  
Cutaneous Side Effects ◽  
Academic Center ◽  
Female Predominance ◽  
Wide Scale ◽  
Skin Biopsies ◽  
The University ◽  
Cutaneous Adverse Reactions ◽  
Pathological Case

(1) Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines are currently employed on a population-wide scale in most countries worldwide. Data about unusual cutaneous adverse drug reactions (ADR) are scant, though. (2) Methods: We retrospectively analyzed moderate to severe vaccine-related ADR in the Department of Dermatology and Allergy of the University Hospital Bonn between May to June 2021 and analyzed related skin biopsies. (3) Results: As a specialized dermatological academic center, we encountered a total of n = 19 clinically and pathologically heterogeneous cutaneous ADR with a female predominance. Delayed cutaneous ADR occurred as late as 30 days after vaccination. The majority of ADR were mild, though a few patients required systemic treatment (antihistamines, glucocorticosteroids). (4) Conclusions: The clinico-pathological spectrum of cutaneous side effects with COVID-19 vaccines is wide; however, the benefits outweigh the risks by far. More dermatopathological studies on cutaneous ADR not limited to COVID-19 vaccines are desirable to enable a better understanding of underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.

scholarly journals The libraries in students’ and undergraduates’ educational reading

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-98
Author(s):  
T. Yu. Cherkashina ◽  
E. A. Chernyshova ◽  
S. N. Lyutov
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationship ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Reading Practices ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Internet Resources ◽  
Academic Center ◽  
The University

The goal of the study was to reveal distinction between the reading practices at different educational levels and to specify the libraries’ place in these practices. The reading practices are determined not only by the new technological (digital) environment but also by the institutional and organizational context and social relationship within the educational environment. The case study of educa-tional institutions of Novosibirsk Academic Center (namely Novosibirsk State Uni-versity and the University’s specialized Academic Research Center) was accom-plished. The data was acquired through structured interviews, questionnaire-based survey supplemented with the statistical data of RAS SB State Public Scien-tific and Technological Library. The majority of high-graders use the library for textbooks and/or if recommended by the teacher. The university library is less involved in the educational process; the students visit the library occasionally (e.g. searching for rare publications or lacking alternatives). The university is not their source of digital documents or full texts either; the students prefer not to scruti-nize the specificity of every database and access procedure and turn to searchable Internet-resources. The library, in student’s opinion, needs modernization for less formal and disciplinary regulations, for more comfort, and polyfunctional envi-ronment of reading rooms.

scholarly journals Enhancing higher education curricula: A case study from the University of Waikato, New Zealand

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn Longhurst ◽  
Alister Jones
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Curriculum Change ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
Wide Scale ◽  
Auto Ethnography ◽  
The University

In 2014, the University of Waikato launched the Curriculum Enhancement Programme (CEP). As the leaders of this programme we have used auto-ethnography to reflect critically on our experience. Throughout the course of the CEP some things have gone well; others, in hindsight, have not gone so well and in retrospect we would have done them differently. This includes using more channels of communication, more frequently, especially with staff; getting all of Waikato's faculties to pull together more effectively as one institution; and working harder to increase students' opportunities for interdisciplinarity in teaching and research. These lessons, we hope, will be helpful for others also embarking on wide-scale curriculum change.

scholarly journals Albania vs Norway – FM at two university hospitals

Facilities ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 462-484
Author(s):  
Knut Boge ◽  
Anjola Aliaj
Keyword(s):  
Strong Support ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Adequate Food ◽  
The University ◽  
House Production

PurposeGiven the premise of de facto universal standards for FM, this paper aims to investigate development of facilities management (FM) at an Albanian and a Norwegian university hospital through examination of two hypotheses: the university hospital has recognised FM and established a designated FM organisation (H1) and the university hospital provides adequate food and catering services at ward kitchens and buffets (H2). Design/methodology/approachThis is an exploratory and descriptive comparative case study based on a diverse cases’ designs. FindingsThere is limited and strong support for H1 at the Albanian and Norwegian university hospitals, respectively. Both the Albanian and the Norwegian university hospitals rely on in-house production of facilities services, but the Albanian university hospital has outsourced food and catering services. FM and provision of facilities services are deeply integrated within the Norwegian university hospital’s core activities. There is also limited and strong support for H2 at the Albanian and Norwegian university hospitals, respectively. Hence, the Albanian Ministry of Health and the Albanian university hospital’s top management have a comprehensive, but not impossible, task, if the aim is to catch up with the Norwegian university hospital concerning FM. Research limitations/implicationsThis is an exploratory and descriptive comparative case study. Large N studies should be carried out both in Albania and Norway and preferably also in other countries to corroborate and develop the findings. Originality/valueThis is the first comparative study of FM at an Albanian and a Norwegian university hospital.

scholarly journals Façade Retrofit Strategies. Case Study of the Building Complex K12 of the University Hospital Ghent

2015 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. 961-966 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joni Staljanssens ◽  
Stéphanie Mangé ◽  
Nathan Van Den Bossche ◽  
Jan Moens
Keyword(s):  
University Hospital ◽  
The University

scholarly journals Utilization of Tax Reliefs among Workers in Ghana: A Case Study of University Hospital, Legon

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Freda Asantewaa Omane ◽  
Frederick Affum
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Tax Relief ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Physically Challenged ◽  
The University

The study examined the reasons why public workers do not utilize Ghana’s tax relief scheme and its associated challenges with the University Hospital, Legon as the case study. The mixed method approach was adopted thus using both qualitative and quantitative method of collecting data. Questionnaires were distributed to and responses obtained from 174 staffs of the University Hospital, Legon selected using the stratified random sampling and the simple random sampling method whereas four (4) purposively selected officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority were also interviewed. Majority of respondents had no information or knowledge about the tax relief scheme in Ghana and this is largely attributable to inadequate seminars organized by Ghana Revenue Authority in creating public awareness on its benefits to taxpayers in Ghana. Furthermore, complex procedures or processes coupled with inadequate knowledge regarding how to apply are major reasons why tax reliefs are not utilized. To others, the subject of tax reliefs was not very necessary as they do not have much information on its existence, benefits and how to access it. The study recommended vigorous and regular symposiums to educate the public on the benefits accruing to utilizing tax reliefs extending this publicity among the various social welfare departments and the physically challenged groups in Ghana. The study also recommended a more simplified application process and forms to be put in place but the Ghana Revenue Authority to eliminate the discouraging factor taxpayers have whenever tax reliefs and its application is cited.

scholarly journals The Influence of Leadership in The Conduct of the Implementation Process of Strategic Planning: A Case Study at the University Hospital of the University of St Catherine

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-196
Author(s):  
Giselly Rizzatti ◽  
Mauricio Fernandes Pereira ◽  
Heloisa Cristina Martins Amaral
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
New Policies ◽  
The University

Teaching hospitals are undergoing profound and fast changes, especially resulting from the implementation of new policies for health. To achieve their goals and remain competitive, these organizations have been forced to adopt more effective management tools, among which are the elaboration of a strategic plan. The goal of this study is to analyze the influence of leadership in driving the implementation process of strategic planning in a teaching hospital. The study was conducted in the university hospital Prof. Polydoro Ernani de São Thiago from Federal University of Santa Catarina - HU / UFSC, where a semi-structured interview was conducted with the coordinator of the Strategic Planning Team HU / UFSC. Authors Hersey et al (1986), Northouse (2004), Schein (1997) Senge (1999), among others, were grounded theoretically in the theme of leadership. The theory of strategic planning was primarily based on works by authors Ansoff (l991), Hrebiniak (2006) and Pereira (2010). With the research results, we can conclude the great influence that leadership plays in driving the implementation process of strategic planning.

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