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Kinds of Data Sheet Selected AbstractsAn evaluation of a cancer counselling serviceEUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE, Issue 4 2000M. Boudioni The CancerBACUP London Counselling Service offered short-term face-to-face counselling to self-referred cancer patients and their relatives and friends, provided by experienced supervised counsellors working within a humanistic theoretical framework. This study aimed to identify its clients' characteristics, use of the service, extent of perceived benefits and satisfaction with the service. Socio-demographic data were collected in Data Sheets from all 384 clients who booked an appointment over 18 months; they were predominantly female, < 50 years old and from non-manual social classes. Significantly more people in those classes and in the 30,59 age group attended three or more sessions. Three hundred and nine clients who attended at least once were sent an Evaluation Form; 142 responded. The probability of the Evaluation Forms' return was greater for those who had completed more sessions; the great majority of respondents felt that they had benefited, and were satisfied with the service. This study, notwithstanding its limitations, shows that a short course of counselling may be perceived by clients to be helpful; it also raises other issues of value to those involved in cancer services and/or counselling provision. [source] Calculation of a Toxic Potential Indicator Via Chinese-Language Material Safety Data SheetsJOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY, Issue 3 2009Sheng-Bou Yen Summary This article presents an approach to evaluating the toxic potential for products or materials using Chinese-language material safety data sheets (MSDSs). The toxic potential indicator (TPI) is one of many simple methods used to evaluate the environmental impact of toxins in products and materials. According to actual application experience in Taiwan, difficulties and problems arise in the preliminary implementation of TPI values calculated via Chinese-language MSDSs. Some adjustment techniques combining Chinese vocabulary conversion and unit transformation are proposed in this article to overcome these obstacles. The proposed procedures and evaluated results can serve as a basis for environmentally conscious product design, especially with regard to the choice of materials used in Chinese-speaking countries. [source] Normes OEPP EPPO Standards Data sheets on pests recommended for regulation Fiches informatives sur les organismes recommandés pour réglementationEPPO BULLETIN, Issue 1 2009Article first published online: 11 MAR 200 No abstract is available for this article. [source] Data sheets on quarantine pestsEPPO BULLETIN, Issue 1 2006Article first published online: 30 JUN 200 No abstract is available for this article. [source] A Detailed Analysis of Symptomatic Posterior Cortex Seizure Semiology in Children Younger Than Seven YearsEPILEPSIA, Issue 1 2003András Fogarasi Summary: ,Purpose: To analyze the semiology of seizure onset and evolution in young children with posterior cortex epilepsy (PCE), compare this with adult reports, and assess age-related differences. Methods: We videotaped and analyzed 110 seizures from 18 patients with PCE, aged 3,81 months. All had a good prognosis after posterior epileptogenic zone removal. Ictal events were categorized by behavioral, consciousness, autonomic, and sensory features, as well as motor patterns, which included myoclonic, tonic, clonic, unclassified motor seizures, and epileptic spasm. A time-scaled data sheet was developed to record each epileptic event as onset, very early, early, or late manifestation. Results: Patients had a high seizure frequency with ,100 attacks/day; one third of them showed a cluster tendency. The mean duration of seizures was 67 s. The most common seizure components were motor manifestations (with myoclonic and tonic seizures), but psychomotor (automotor), hypomotor attacks, and isolated auras also were frequently observed. Clinical seizure spread was frequent; auras and visual sensory signs were difficult to record in this age. Typical phenomena during seizures included behavioral changes, ictal vocalization, smile, flush, head nod, oculomotor features, and late-appearing oral automatisms, whereas hypermotor and secondarily generalized tonic,clonic seizures were not seen. Conclusions: Our results suggest that PCE in infants and young children is very heterogeneous but shows important age-related features. Compared with adults, children with PCE have shorter but more frequent seizures; they rarely report aura or visual sensory signs, only sporadically develop hypermotor and secondarily generalized tonic,clonic seizures, whereas ictal smile, flush, head nod, and behavioral change are typical features at this age. Because of frequent subtle ictal phenomena, long-term video-EEG monitoring is a useful diagnostic tool with infants and young children with PCE. [source] Migraine Headache Recurrence: Relationship to Clinical, Pharmacological, and Pharmacokinetic Properties of TriptansHEADACHE, Issue 4 2003Gilles Géraud MD Background and Objectives.,Triptan use is associated with headache recurrence, and this has been cited as an important reason for patient dissatisfaction with the treatment. The mechanism by which recurrence occurs is not clear, and the incidence of recurrence varies with the triptan used. In order to explore the pharmacological and physiological interaction of triptans and migraine headache recurrence further, some specific clinical, pharmacological, and pharmacokinetic factors that might influence migraine recurrence were evaluated in a review of the major efficacy data for the drugs in the triptan class. These factors were 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptor activities, the pharmacokinetic elimination half-life of each triptan, and the clinical efficacy of each compound, determined by the proportion of patients with headache relief and the therapeutic gain over placebo. Methods.,Clinical data were derived from 31 triptan, placebo-controlled, major efficacy studies used in a previous meta-analysis. The mean recurrence rate, mean headache response, and therapeutic gain were calculated using the results from the individual clinical studies. Mean headache response and therapeutic gain were calculated at the time point used to define recurrence in each study. Data for binding affinity and potency were taken from a direct-comparison in vitro pharmacology study, and the elimination half-life quoted in the data sheet for each triptan was used. Rank correlation with recurrence rate was performed for each of the test parameters. Results.,Mean headache recurrence rates ranged from 17% for frovatriptan 2.5 mg to 40% for rizatriptan. Elimination half-life and recurrence were inversely correlated (r = ,1.0, P = .0016). There was also a significant inverse correlation between 5-HT1B receptor potency and recurrence (r = ,0.68, P = .034), but 5-HT1D receptor potency was not correlated with recurrence (r = ,0.20, P = .54). In addition, the binding affinities for the 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors were not correlated to headache recurrence. Importantly, it also was demonstrated that initial clinical efficacy was not correlated to headache recurrence. The correlation coefficient for headache response was 0.18 (P = .53) and for therapeutic gain, ,0.11 (P = .71). Conclusion.,The incidence of migraine headache recurrence varies between drugs in the triptan class. Migraine recurrence does not appear to be related to initial clinical efficacy, but is influenced by the pharmacological and pharmacokinetic properties of the individual triptans. The triptans with longer half-lives and greater 5-HT1B receptor potency had the lowest rates of headache recurrence. [source] Factors associated with quality of life of Brazilian older adultsINTERNATIONAL NURSING REVIEW, Issue 1 2009L. Paskulin rn Objective:, The objective of the study was to explore factors associated with quality of life (QoL) of Brazilian community-dwelling older adults. Methods:, This was a descriptive exploratory cross-sectional study. Data were collected through a household survey. A random sample of 288 older adults from Porto Alegre, Brazil participated in the study. A demographic and health data sheet, the OARS activities of daily living (ADL) scale and the WHOQOL-BREF were administered. Results and Discussion:, The mean age of participants was 71.2 years (SD = 7.5) and 67.4% were female. Using multiple linear regression analysis, with overall QoL as the dependent variable, perceived health status, education level, engagement in physical activity, medical conditions, age group and use of primary health care were significant associated factors. With physical QoL as the dependent variable, significant factors included: perceived health status, medical conditions, education, physical activities and dependence in ADL; with social QoL as the dependent variable, only age group and paid work were significant. In relation to environmental QoL, education and perceived health were significant factors. Conclusions:, The results illustrate the complexity of factors influencing QoL. With a better understanding of these factors, it is possible to plan appropriate health interventions. [source] The Relationship Between Learning Styles and Visualization Skills Among Interior Design StudentsJOURNAL OF INTERIOR DESIGN, Issue 2 2000Linda L. Nussbaumer OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine if learning styles were an influencing factor on visualization skills among interior design students. RESEARCH DESIGN: A sample of 578 interior design students from thirteen universities who were enrolled in interior design courses between fall of 1997 and spring of 1999 completed a biographical data sheet, Kolb's Learning Style Inventory, and Isham's visualization skills test. ANALYSIS: Frequencies, means, and percentages were used to analyze the data. A two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test these hypotheses: (a) there is a relationship between students' learning styles and visualization skills, and (b) factors that influence students' visualization skills are their year in current major, preprofessional experience, and cultural background. KEY FINDINGS: Results of this study revealed that there is a relationship between learning styles and visualization skills. Converger and Assimilator learning styles scored the highest on visualization tests. Year in major and cultural background were significant factors influencing skills. As students progress through their courses, visualization skills significantly improve, and the greatest improvement occurs between the second and fourth years. Asian/Asian American students scored highest on the visualization test. CONCLUSIONS: Teaching methods need to be developed to enhance visualization skills for all learning styles for interior design students. [source] The Learning Curve of Resident Physicians Using Emergency Ultrasonography for Obstructive UropathyACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE, Issue 9 2010Timothy B. Jang MD Abstract Background:, Given the time, expense, and radiation exposure associated with computed tomography (CT), ultrasonography (US) is considered an alternative imaging study that could expedite patient care in patients with suspected obstructive uropathy. However, there is a paucity of literature regarding bedside US for obstructive uropathy in the emergency department (ED), and it is unknown how much experience is required for competency in such exams. Objectives:, The objective was to assess the learning curve for the detection of obstructive uropathy of resident physicians training in ED bedside US (EUS) during a dedicated EUS elective. Methods:, This was a prospective cohort study of residents participating in an EUS elective. Patients presenting with acute abdominal or flank pain suggestive of an obstructive uropathy were enrolled and underwent EUS prior to noncontrast CT. Physicians who had previously performed at least 10 EUS exams for obstructive uropathy recorded results on a standardized data sheet, which was subsequently compared to the results of noncontrast CT read by board-certified radiologists blinded to the results of the EUS. In addition to an unadjusted chi-square test for trend, a multivariable logistic regression analysis, adjusting for stone size and operator, was performed. Finally, generalized estimating equations were used to describe test characteristics while accounting for potential clustering between exams by operator. Results:, Twenty-three resident physicians participated and enrolled a convenience sample of 393 patients. A total of 157 patients (40%) were diagnosed with an obstructing ureterolith, and three (1%) were diagnosed with nonobstructing ureterolithiasis. An unadjusted chi-square test for trend demonstrated a statistically significant increase in both sensitivity (,2 = 11.4, p = 0.02) and specificity (,2 = 6.4, p = 0.04) for each level of increase in number of exams. On multivariable regression analysis, when adjusting for size of stone and operator, for every five additional exams after the first 10 EUS exams, the odds ratio for a true positive for obstruction increased by 1.7 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.2 to 2.5, p = 0.003). After accounting for clustering of exams by operator, overall EUS sensitivity and specificity for obstructive uropathy were 82% (95% CI = 77% to 87%) and 88% (95% CI = 85% to 92%). Stratifying by number of exams, the sensitivity was 72% (95% CI = 62% to 80%) for the 11th through 20th exams, 90% (95% CI = 83% to 96%) for the 21st through 30th exams, and 95% (95% CI = 91% to 99%) for the 31st through 43rd exams. Likewise, specificity was 82% (95% CI = 75% to 89%) for the 11th through 20th exams, 90% (95% CI = 85% to 95%) for the 21st through 30th exams, and 92% (95% CI = 86% to 98%) for the 31st through 50th exams. Conclusions:, Physicians training in EUS may be able to accurately assess for obstructive uropathy after 30 exams. ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE 2010; 17:1024,1027 © 2010 by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine [source] Evaluation of photovoltaic modules based on sampling inspection using smoothed empirical quantiles,PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS: RESEARCH & APPLICATIONS, Issue 1 2010Ansgar Steland Abstract An important issue for end users and distributors of photovoltaic (PV) modules is the inspection of the power output specification of a shipment. The question is whether or not the modules satisfy the specifications given in the data sheet, namely the nominal power output under standard test conditions, relative to the power output tolerance. Since collecting control measurements of all modules is usually unrealistic, decisions have to be based on random samples. In many cases, one has access to flash data tables of final output power measurements (flash data) from the producer. We propose to rely on the statistical acceptance sampling approach as an objective decision framework, which takes into account both the end users and producers risk of a false decision. A practical solution to the problem is discussed which has been recently found by the authors. The solution consists of estimates of the required optimal sample size and the associated critical value where the estimation uses the information contained in the additional flash data. We propose and examine an improved solution which yields even more reliable estimated sampling plans as substantiated by a Monte Carlo study. This is achieved by employing advanced statistical estimation techniques. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source] Occupational allergic contact dermatitis to cobalt octoate included as an accelerator in a polyester resinAUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Issue 2 2006Namrata S Anavekar SUMMARY A 46-year-old woman, who worked as a laminator of spa baths, presented with hand dermatitis, which was suspected to be related to her occupation. Patch testing revealed strong reactions to both cobalt chloride and a polyester resin that the patient had been using at her workplace. She also reacted to latex and had been wearing cotton gloves underneath rubber gloves at work. It was later discovered that cobalt octoate (synonym: cobalt-2-ethylhexanoate), a compound not listed on the manufacturer's material safety data sheet, was included as an accelerator in the polyester resin. She was then tested to cobalt octoate, which was also strongly positive. Her successful treatment included protection of her hands at work with cotton lined PVC gloves. This case highlights the role of cobalt salts as sensitizers and their presence as accelerators used in polyester resins, and the importance of recognizing concomitant latex allergy that may complicate occupational dermatitis. It also illustrates the difficulties in relying on material safety data sheets to identify all possible allergens. [source] Analysis of allergens in metalworking fluidsCONTACT DERMATITIS, Issue 5 2008Maj-Len Henriks-Eckerman Background:, Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are well-known causes of occupational contact dermatitis in machinists. Objective:, To gain information about skin sensitizers in MWFs and to compare it with the information in safety data sheets (SDSs). Methods:, A total of 17 samples of MWF concentrates were analysed for skin sensitizers known or suspected to be used in MWF. Alkanolamines, formaldehyde, isothiazolinones, methyldibromo glutaronitrile (MDBGN), and iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) were separated by liquid chromatography. Resin acids of colophonium (colophony) were separated by gas chromatography. The substances were identified with mass spectrometric detection and ultraviolet detection. Results:, Of the MWFs, 15 contained 6,39% of alkanolamines, mostly monoethanolamine and triethanolamine. Formaldehyde was detected in all MWFs: the concentrations of total formaldehyde ranged between 0.002% and 1.3%. Benzisothiazolinone and octylisothiazolinone were detected in one fluid each. IPBC was detected in nine MWFs, and the highest concentration was 0.09%. Methylisothiazolinone and MDBGN were not detected in any of the fluids. Resin acids of colophonium were detected in seven MWFs in concentrations ranging from 0.41% to 3.8%. On the whole, the allergens analysed were poorly declared in the SDSs. Conclusions:, The content of total formaldehyde was not declared in any SDS. IPBC, a relatively new allergen, seems to be common in MWFs. Isothiazolinones may be relevant allergens of machinists, and they should be analysed in MWFs in case other sources are not identified. The occupational relevance of positive patch test results to MWF ingredients in machinists is difficult to determine if information in the SDSs is relied upon. [source] Impact of Scribes on Performance Indicators in the Emergency DepartmentACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE, Issue 5 2010Rajiv Arya MD Abstract Objectives:, The objective was to quantify the effect of scribes on three measures of emergency physician (EP) productivity in an adult emergency department (ED). Methods:, For this retrospective study, 243 clinical shifts (of either 10 or 12 hours) worked by 13 EPs during an 18-month period were selected for evaluation. Payroll data sheets were examined to determine whether these shifts were covered, uncovered, or partially covered (for less than 4 hours) by a scribe; partially covered shifts were grouped with uncovered shifts for analysis. Covered shifts were compared to uncovered shifts in a clustered design, by physician. Hierarchical linear models were used to study the association between percentage of patients with which a scribe was used during a shift and EP productivity as measured by patients per hour, relative value units (RVUs) per hour, and turnaround time (TAT) to discharge. Results:, RVUs per hour increased by 0.24 units (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.10 to 0.38, p = 0.0011) for every 10% increment in scribe usage during a shift. The number of patients per hour increased by 0.08 (95% CI = 0.04 to 0.12, p = 0.0024) for every 10% increment of scribe usage during a shift. TAT was not significantly associated with scribe use. These associations did not lose significance after accounting for physician assistant (PA) use. Conclusions:, In this retrospective study, EP use of a scribe was associated with improved overall productivity as measured by patients treated per hour (Pt/hr) and RVU generated per hour by EPs, but not as measured by TAT to discharge. ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE 2010; 17:490,494 © 2010 by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine [source] Safety, effectiveness and comparability of professional skin cleansersJOURNAL DER DEUTSCHEN DERMATOLOGISCHEN GESELLSCHAFT, Issue 10 2010Flora K. Terhaer Summary Background: There are no widely-accepted methodical specifications with which to objectify cleansing effectiveness and skin compatibility of occuptional skin cleansing products in Europe. Therefore the German Social Insurance Agency (DGUV) initiated a study with the goal to evaluate such products in view of the potency and the safety of hand cleansers. A market analysis was a part of the project. Methodology: The product descriptions and safety data sheets of 120 products (5,20/manufacturer) of 11 manufacturers were evaluated between 02/2008 and 04/2008. Results: The manufacturers used mainly ingredients of low irritancy. The declaration of the applied ingredients was in the majority of the cases correctly labeled according to the INCI Declaration. Although there was documentation of skin tolerability for most products, the manufacturers used widely differing tests of skin compatibility. Evidences for cleansing effectiveness were not declared or have not been provided. One manufacturer even promised medical effects of its products. There was no uniform general classification of products making it difficult to identify characteristics of cleansers and choose between them. Conclusions: Presently, there are no commonly accepted criteria to classify products in view of cleansing effectiveness und skin compatibility. Generally accepted criteria and test methods are needed for the evaluation of hand cleansers in order to provide the possibility of transparency and comparability. [source] Calculation of a Toxic Potential Indicator Via Chinese-Language Material Safety Data SheetsJOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY, Issue 3 2009Sheng-Bou Yen Summary This article presents an approach to evaluating the toxic potential for products or materials using Chinese-language material safety data sheets (MSDSs). The toxic potential indicator (TPI) is one of many simple methods used to evaluate the environmental impact of toxins in products and materials. According to actual application experience in Taiwan, difficulties and problems arise in the preliminary implementation of TPI values calculated via Chinese-language MSDSs. Some adjustment techniques combining Chinese vocabulary conversion and unit transformation are proposed in this article to overcome these obstacles. The proposed procedures and evaluated results can serve as a basis for environmentally conscious product design, especially with regard to the choice of materials used in Chinese-speaking countries. [source] Occupational allergic contact dermatitis to cobalt octoate included as an accelerator in a polyester resinAUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Issue 2 2006Namrata S Anavekar SUMMARY A 46-year-old woman, who worked as a laminator of spa baths, presented with hand dermatitis, which was suspected to be related to her occupation. Patch testing revealed strong reactions to both cobalt chloride and a polyester resin that the patient had been using at her workplace. She also reacted to latex and had been wearing cotton gloves underneath rubber gloves at work. It was later discovered that cobalt octoate (synonym: cobalt-2-ethylhexanoate), a compound not listed on the manufacturer's material safety data sheet, was included as an accelerator in the polyester resin. She was then tested to cobalt octoate, which was also strongly positive. Her successful treatment included protection of her hands at work with cotton lined PVC gloves. This case highlights the role of cobalt salts as sensitizers and their presence as accelerators used in polyester resins, and the importance of recognizing concomitant latex allergy that may complicate occupational dermatitis. It also illustrates the difficulties in relying on material safety data sheets to identify all possible allergens. [source] Allergic contact stomatitis caused by acrylic monomer in a dentureAUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Issue 3 2001Dennis Koutis SUMMARY A 71-year-old edentulous man developed a severely painful red mouth at sites of contact with a new denture. Patch testing showed allergy to samples of the denture material and to 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate. Patch testing to methyl methacrylate was negative. Prolonged boiling of the denture resulted in reversal of his symptoms and samples of this fully cured denture material produced negative patch tests. While allergy to acrylates is a rare cause of stomatitis, this possibility must be considered in patients presenting with oral symptoms. Material safety data sheets are unreliable in providing information regarding the type of acrylate present in the material. Hence, patch testing should be performed with a battery of acrylate allergens as well as with small samples of the denture material. [source] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||