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2. GRINDING PRACTICE ON THE PLAINS-SOUTHWEST HINTERLAND: A REPORT ON THE BEDROCK GROUND STONE FEATURES FROM TRINCHERA ROCKSHELTER.
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LYNCH, ELIZABETH
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The canyon landscapes of southeastern Colorado appear at times to be a palimpsest of cultural influences from the surrounding areas. Within this canyon landscape, the Arkansas River hydrological system and its myriad rugged corridors that follow local rivers, creeks, and drainages facilitated the movement of humans and animals into and out of the area for millennia. These ancient behaviors are recorded in the archaeology. The Trinchera rockshelter site may provide clues about how ancestral populations inhabited the region. Two feature classes of archaeological materials found on the site, rock art and bedrock ground stone, have yet to be fully described or analyzed in the context of regional patterns. This paper partially fills that gap by describing the bedrock ground stone (BGS) features located at the Trinchera rockshelter and providing a preliminary assessment of their relationship to BGS features found closer to the Purgatoire River. The resulting discussion illustrates how BGS features can help us understand the ways ancient peoples inhabited the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
3. Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Critical Care Transport.
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Haering, Donald, Meador, Hallie, Lynch, Elizabeth, Lauria, Michael, Garchar, Elizabeth, and Braude, Darren
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• Critical care transport providers must understand the management of postpartum hemorrhage. • Critical care transport teams should be familiar with uterotonic medications and tranexamic acid. • Volume resuscitation and blood products are crucial for the management of postpartum hemorrhage. • Postpartum hemorrhage is primarily a clinical diagnosis. • Transport providers may be expected to manage uterine balloon tamponade. Postpartum hemorrhage is a relatively common and highly morbid complication of the postpartum period that often requires management by specialized providers at tertiary care facilities. Critical care transport teams may be tasked with transporting postpartum patients who are already experiencing postpartum hemorrhage, but they should also be aware that other peripartum patients may be at risk for developing postpartum hemorrhage while in the process of transport. As such, it is imperative that transport providers understand the signs, symptoms, causes, and complications of postpartum hemorrhage as well as the options for intervention and treatment. This article reviews the current clinical evidence regarding resuscitation and medical management strategies that transport teams should be familiar with as well as more advanced and invasive management techniques they may encounter and be expected to monitor during transport, such as balloon tamponade and aortic balloon occlusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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4. “You Just Have to Keep It Movin’:” Perceptions of Physical Function Limitations in an African American Health Ministry
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Lange-Maia, Brittney S., Kim, Amy Y., Willingham, Joselyn L., Marinello, Samantha, Crane, Melissa M., Dugan, Sheila A., and Lynch, Elizabeth B.
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Physical function (PF) limitations are common in aging. However, there is a dearth of interventions focused on addressing PF limitations in community-based settings, particularly in minoritized communities. To guide intervention development, we conducted focus groups to understand perceptions of PF limitations, gauge intervention interest, and identify potential intervention strategies as part of a large health partnership of African American churches in Chicago, IL. Participants were age 40+ years with self-reported PF limitations. Focus groups (N=6 focus groups; N=40 participants) were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis methods.
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- 2024
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5. Paleoecology provides context for conserving culturally and ecologically important pine forest and barrens communities.
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Booth, Robert K., Schuurman, Gregor W., Lynch, Elizabeth A., Huff, Matthew G., Bebout, Julia A., and Montano, Nisogaabokwe Melonee
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PALEOECOLOGY ,BOGS ,FOREST fires ,COMMUNITY forests ,OJIBWA (North American people) ,CLIMATE change adaptation ,ISLAND ecology ,CLIMATE change - Abstract
In fire‐prone ecosystems, knowledge of vegetation–fire–climate relationships and the history of fire suppression and Indigenous cultural burning can inform discussions of how to use fire as a management tool, particularly as climate continues to change rapidly. On Wiisaakodewan‐minis/Stockton Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore of Wisconsin, USA, structural changes in a pine‐dominated natural area containing a globally rare barrens community occurred after the cessation of cultural burning by the Indigenous Ojibwe people and the imposition of fire‐suppression policies, leading to questions about the historical role of fire in this culturally and ecologically important area. To help understand better the ecological context needed to steward these pine forest and barrens communities, we developed palaeoecological records of vegetation, fire, and hydrological change using pollen, charcoal, and testate amoebae preserved in peat and sediment cores collected from bog and lagoon sediments within the pine‐dominated landscape. Results indicated that fire has been an integral part of Stockton Island ecology for at least 6000 years. Logging in the early 1900s led to persistent changes in island vegetation, and post‐logging fires of the 1920s and 1930s were anomalous in the context of the past millennium, likely reflecting more severe and/or extensive burning than in the past. Before that, the composition and structure of pine forest and barrens had changed little, perhaps due to regular low‐severity surface fires, which may have occurred with a frequency consistent with Indigenous oral histories (~4–8 years). Higher severity fire episodes, indicated by large charcoal peaks above background levels in the records, occurred predominantly during droughts, suggesting that more frequent or more intense droughts in the future may increase fire frequency and severity. The persistence of pine forest and barrens vegetation through past periods of climatic change indicates considerable ecological resistance and resilience. Future persistence in the face of climate changes outside this historical range of variability may depend in part on returning fire to these systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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6. Improving Access to, and Quality of, Stroke Rehabilitation.
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Bernhardt, Julie, Duncan, Pamela W., and Lynch, Elizabeth A.
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- 2023
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7. The Impact of Language on Hospital Outcomes for COVID-19 Patients: A Study of Non-English Speaking Hispanic Patients
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Lopez, Susan, Longcoy, Joshua, Avery, Elizabeth, Isgor, Zeynep, Jeevananthan, Athavi, Perez, Jayline, Perez, Brenda, Sacoto, Hernan Daniel, Stefanini, Kristina, Suzuki, Sumihiro, Ansell, David, Lynch, Elizabeth, and Johnson, Tricia
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated health inequities, as demonstrated by the disproportionate rates of infection, hospitalization, and death in marginalized racial and ethnic communities. Although non-English speaking (NES) patients have substantially higher rates of COVID-19 positivity than other groups, research has not yet examined primary language, as determined by the use of interpreter services, and hospital outcomes for patients with COVID-19. Methods: Data were collected from 1,770 patients with COVID-19 admitted to an urban academic health medical center in the Chicago, Illinois area from March 2020 to April 2021. Patients were categorized as non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black, NES Hispanic, and English-speaking (ES) Hispanic using NES as a proxy for English language proficiency. Multivariable logistic regression was used to compare the predicted probability for each outcome (i.e., ICU admission, intubation, and in-hospital death) by race/ethnicity. Results: After adjusting for possible confounders, NES Hispanic patients had the highest predicted probability of ICU admission (p-value < 0.05). Regarding intubation and in-hospital death, NES Hispanic patients had the highest probability, although statistical significance was inconclusive, compared to White, Black, and ES Hispanic patients. Conclusions: Race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and language have demonstrated disparities in health outcomes. This study provides evidence for heterogeneity within the Hispanic population based on language proficiency that may potentially further contribute to disparities in COVID-19-related health outcomes within marginalized communities.
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- 2023
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8. China's Living Dead.
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Lynch, Elizabeth M.
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- 2024
9. PD55-10 PEDI-LIFE: IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY OF TESTES BIOPSIES FOR POTENTIAL PEDIATRIC FERTILITY PRESERVATION.
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Lynch, Elizabeth, Li, Yi, Cao, Mei, Ding, Cornelia, and Baskin, Laurence S.
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FERTILITY preservation ,TESTIS ,SERTOLI cells ,IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY ,GONADOTROPIN releasing hormone - Published
- 2024
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10. Racial and Ethnic Differences in Hospital Admissions of Emergency Department COVID-19 Patients
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Longcoy, Joshua, Patwari, Rahul, Hasler, Scott, Johnson, Tricia, Avery, Elizabeth, Stefanini, Kristina, Suzuki, Sumihiro, Ansell, David, and Lynch, Elizabeth
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- 2022
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11. Effect of Additional Rehabilitation After Botulinum Toxin-A on Upper Limb Activity in Chronic Stroke: The InTENSE Trial.
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Lannin, Natasha A., Ada, Louise, English, Coralie, Ratcliffe, Julie, Faux, Steven G., Palit, Mithu, Gonzalez, Senen, Olver, John, Cameron, Ian, Crotty, Maria, Bowman, Malcolm, Milte, Rachel, Vratsistas-Curto, Angela, McNamara, Annabel, Shiner, Christine, Lynch, Elizabeth, Schneider, Emma, Beaumont, Louise, Killington, Maggie, and Coulter, Megan
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- 2020
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12. A Threat to Justice Everywhere.
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LYNCH, ELIZABETH M.
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The author discusses the political implications of the persecution of the minority Muslim Uyghur population by the Chinese government. Topics explored include the investigation into the Uyghur genocide conducted by a group of human rights specialists and lawyers in London, England, the crimes against humanity allegedly committed by the Chinese government according to the investigation, and the possible reasons behind the lack of response from the United Nations (UN) on the issue.
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- 2022
13. Racial Differences in the Effect of HIV Status on Motor and Pulmonary Function and Mobility Disability in Older Adults
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Lange-Maia, Brittney S., Buchman, Aron S., Leurgans, Sue E., Lamar, Melissa, Lynch, Elizabeth B., Erlandson, Kristine M., and Barnes, Lisa L.
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Background: Older Black adults face a disproportionate burden of HIV prevalence, but less is known about racial disparities in age-related outcomes in HIV. We assessed the effect of HIV status and race on motor and pulmonary function, as well as how they contribute to mobility disability. Setting: Community-based study; Chicago, IL Methods: Participants were 363 community-dwelling adults age ≥ 50 years, 48% living with HIV, and 68% Black. Participants with HIV were recruited from a specialty HIV clinic, and participants without HIV (comparable on key demographic, lifestyle, and behavioral characteristics) were recruited from the community. Measures included motor function summarized by 10 motor performance measures, pulmonary function summarized by 3 measures assessed using handheld spirometry, and self-reported mobility disability. Results: In fully adjusted linear models, HIV was associated with better motor (β= 9.35, p< 0.001) and pulmonary function (β= 16.34, p< 0.001). For pulmonary function, the effect of HIV status was moderated by race (interaction between Black race and HIV status: β= − 11.66, p= 0.02), indicating that better pulmonary function among participants with HIV was less evident among Black participants. In fully adjusted models, odds of mobility disability did not differ by race, HIV status, or pulmonary function; better motor function was associated with lower odds of mobility disability (OR = 0.91 per 1-point higher, 95% CI 0.88–0.93). Conclusion: Better motor and pulmonary function exhibited by participants with HIV could reflect access to medical care. Racial differences in lung function among participants with HIV indicate potential disparities in prevention or treatment of pulmonary disease or underlying risk factors.
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- 2021
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14. Effect of Additional Rehabilitation After Botulinum Toxin-A on Upper Limb Activity in Chronic Stroke
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Lannin, Natasha A., Ada, Louise, English, Coralie, Ratcliffe, Julie, Faux, Steven G., Palit, Mithu, Gonzalez, Senen, Olver, John, Cameron, Ian, Crotty, Maria, Bowman, Malcolm, Milte, Rachel, Vratsistas-Curto, Angela, McNamara, Annabel, Shiner, Christine, Lynch, Elizabeth, Schneider, Emma, Beaumont, Louise, Killington, Maggie, Coulter, Megan, Sindhusake, Doungkamol, Anthonisz, Brian, Mei Khor, Hong, Tan, Justin, Teo, Kwong, Ng, Lily, Huang, Lydia, Paul, Maria, Simon, Neil, Gupta, Nidhi, Martens, Rebecca, Bolitho, Sam, Morrison, Shea, Hooper, Sue, Chow, Yan, Watanabe, Yuriko, Cowling, Adrian, Flu, Clara, Edwards, Debbie, Toma, Emily, Hendrey, Genevieve, Sheehan, Jacinta, Butler, Josh, Hocking, Judith, Rutzou, Lauren, White, Megan, Snigg, Michael, Hughes, Rhiannon, Sweeney, Sarah, Flint, Sophie, Levy, Tam, Bramah, Val, Lathlean, Cameron, McCallum, Carrie, Chui, Elaine, Allan, Frances, Webber, Heather, Cameron, Jenna, Campbell, Jo, Lawson, Julie, Zenouith, Kalavani, Borschmann, Karen, Moloney, Katelyn, Jolliffe, Laura, Cameron, Lisa, Howlett, Owen, Nicks, Rebecca, and O’Keefe, Sophie
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text.
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- 2020
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15. Access to rehabilitation for patients with stroke in Australia.
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Lynch, Elizabeth A, Mackintosh, Shylie, Luker, Julie A, and Hillier, Susan L
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Objective: To identify factors associated with receiving acute goal-directed treatment, being assessed for ongoing rehabilitation, and receiving post-acute rehabilitation after having a stroke.Design: Retrospective analysis of National Stroke Audit data for patients with acute stroke treated at Australian hospitals during 1 September 2014 - 28 February 2015.Setting, Participants: 112 Australian hospitals that admit adults with acute stroke.Main Outcomes: Associations between patient-related and organisational factors and the provision of rehabilitation interventions.Results: Data for 3462 patients were eligible for analysis; their median age was 74 years, 1962 (57%) were men, and 2470 (71%) had received care in a stroke unit. 2505 patients (72%) received goal-directed treatment during their acute admission; it was not provided to 364 patients (10.5%) who were responsive, had not fully recovered, and did not refuse treatment. Factors associated with higher odds of receiving goal-directed treatment included goal-setting with the patient and their family (odds ratio [OR], 6.75; 95% CI, 5.07-8.90) and receiving care in a stroke unit (OR, 2.08; 95% CI, 1.61-2.70). 1358 patients (39%) underwent further rehabilitation after discharge from acute care; factors associated with receiving post-acute rehabilitation included care in a stroke unit (OR, 1.73; 95% CI, 1.34-2.22) and having an arm or speech deficit. Dementia was associated with lower odds of receiving acute goal-directed treatment (OR, 0.49; 95%, 0.33-0.73) and post-acute rehabilitation (OR, 0.43; 95%, 0.30-0.61).Conclusions: Access to stroke units and to early and ongoing rehabilitation for patients after stroke can be improved in Australia, both to optimise outcomes and to reduce the burden of care on underresourced community and primary care providers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2019
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16. A Review of the Performance of Urinary Cytology with a Focus on Atypia, Upper Tract and Updates on Novel Ancillary Testing
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chukwudebe, Olisaemeka, lynch, elizabeth, Vira, manish, vaickus, louis, khan, anam, and shaheen cocker, rubina
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•Summarization of the most recent TPS applied studies with focus on rates of atypical diagnosis.•An overview of current clinical triage of urothelial carcinoma and role of urine cytology.•A review of performance of TPS in Upper Tract disease in most recent, post TPS studies.•Poignant summary of problematic areas of high grade urothelial carcinoma especially of the upper tract in this post TPS era.•Updates and succinct summaries of important ancillary tests that can be done on voided urine.•Photomicrographs illustrating difficulty with N:C ratios and rare variant morphology of HGUC.•An overview of AI and AIML in the arena of urine cytology.
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- 2024
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17. Can conference participation lead to changes in clinical and research practice in stroke care? A survey of stroke conference attendees
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Wong, Dana, Ramanathan, Shanthi A., Baker, Katharine, and Lynch, Elizabeth A.
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Background Conferences are a widespread method of research dissemination; however, their impact on practice is not well understood empirically. We aimed to investigate how conference participation influences clinical and research practice in the stroke field and to explore which presentation formats are most impactful. Methods Clinicians, researchers and doctoral students who attended a multidisciplinary stroke conference were invited to participate. Surveys were administered at the conference and 3 months later. Both surveys contained questions about how respondents remember and apply information learnt at conferences in their clinical and/or research practice. Results Baseline survey responses from 120 conference participants were analysed (80.8% female, 69.0% clinicians, 60.8% aged 31–50 years), and 53 participants completed the follow-up survey. Of the 87 clinician respondents, 73 (83.9%) reported that their clinical practice had changed as a result of attending conferences. Workshops incorporating skill demonstrations were rated most useful for changing clinical practice, whereas oral presentations detailing methodology were more influential on research practice. Attending conferences was rated more impactful on clinical practice than reading journal articles or textbooks. Conclusion Conference presentations can be a useful method for disseminating research findings to influence clinical practice and should be considered by researchers to maximise the translation and impact of their work.
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- 2024
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18. Inequities in access to inpatient rehabilitation after stroke: an international scoping review.
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Lynch, Elizabeth A., Cadilhac, Dominique A., Luker, Julie A., and Hillier, Susan L.
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STROKE patients ,MEDICAL rehabilitation - Abstract
BackgroundInequities in accessing inpatient rehabilitation after stroke have been reported in many countries and impact on patient outcomes. ObjectiveTo explore variation in international recommendations regarding which patients should receive inpatient rehabilitation after stroke and to describe reported access to rehabilitation. MethodsA scoping review was conducted to identify clinical guidelines with recommendations regarding which patients should access inpatient rehabilitation after stroke, and data regarding the proportion of patients accessing stroke rehabilitation. Four bibliographic databases and grey literature were searched. ResultsTwenty-eight documents were included. Selection criteria for post-acute inpatient rehabilitation were identified for 14 countries or regions and summary data on the proportion of patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation were identified for 14 countries. In Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, it is recommended that all patients with stroke symptoms should access rehabilitation, whereas guidelines from the United States, Canada, and Europe did not consistently recommend rehabilitation for people with severe stroke. Access to inpatient rehabilitation ranged from 13% in Sweden to 57% in Israel. Differences in availability of early supported discharge/home rehabilitation programs and variations in reporting methods may influence the ability to reliably compare access to rehabilitation between regions. ConclusionRecommendations regarding which patients with moderate and severe strokes should access ongoing rehabilitation are inconsistent. Clinical practice guidelines from different countries regarding post-stroke rehabilitation do not always reflect the evidence regarding the likely benefits to people with stroke. Inequity in access to rehabilitation after stroke is an international issue. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2017
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19. Sleep-related attitudes, beliefs, and practices among an urban-dwelling African American community: a qualitative study
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Baron, Kelly Glazer, Gilyard, Shelby G., Williams, Joselyn L., Lindich, Dan, Koralnik, Lauren, and Lynch, Elizabeth B.
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Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality are more prevalent among African Americans (AAs) and may be a modifiable risk factor for cardiometabolic disorders. However, research is limited about sleep-related attitudes, beliefs, and practices among AAs. Our objective was to evaluate these practices and beliefs surrounding sleep among urban-dwelling AAs.
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20. Access to rehabilitation for patients with stroke in Australia
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Lynch, Elizabeth A, Mackintosh, Shylie, Luker, Julie A, and Hillier, Susan L
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To identify factors associated with receiving acute goal‐directed treatment, being assessed for ongoing rehabilitation, and receiving post‐acute rehabilitation after having a stroke. Retrospective analysis of National Stroke Audit data for patients with acute stroke treated at Australian hospitals during 1 September 2014 – 28 February 2015. 112 Australian hospitals that admit adults with acute stroke. Associations between patient‐related and organisational factors and the provision of rehabilitation interventions. Data for 3462 patients were eligible for analysis; their median age was 74 years, 1962 (57%) were men, and 2470 (71%) had received care in a stroke unit. 2505 patients (72%) received goal‐directed treatment during their acute admission; it was not provided to 364 patients (10.5%) who were responsive, had not fully recovered, and did not refuse treatment. Factors associated with higher odds of receiving goal‐directed treatment included goal‐setting with the patient and their family (odds ratio [OR], 6.75; 95% CI, 5.07–8.90) and receiving care in a stroke unit (OR, 2.08; 95% CI, 1.61–2.70). 1358 patients (39%) underwent further rehabilitation after discharge from acute care; factors associated with receiving post‐acute rehabilitation included care in a stroke unit (OR, 1.73; 95% CI, 1.34–2.22) and having an arm or speech deficit. Dementia was associated with lower odds of receiving acute goal‐directed treatment (OR, 0.49; 95%, 0.33–0.73) and post‐acute rehabilitation (OR, 0.43; 95%, 0.30–0.61). Access to stroke units and to early and ongoing rehabilitation for patients after stroke can be improved in Australia, both to optimise outcomes and to reduce the burden of care on underresourced community and primary care providers.
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- 2019
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21. Cracks in the Firewall.
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LYNCH, ELIZABETH M.
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The article discusses about protests in China against the zero covid policy of the Chinese government. Topics discussed include China's violent suppression of Hong Kongers's freedoms, vaccinate its population with mRNA vaccines and cracks in the country's internet firewall and technological ingenuity of the protestors.
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- 2023
22. Early Mobilization after Stroke: Changes in Clinical Opinion Despite an Unchanging Evidence Base.
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Lynch, Elizabeth A., Cumming, Toby, Janssen, Heidi, and Bernhardt, Julie
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Background: We sought to determine whether Australasian health professionals' opinions regarding early mobilization after stroke changed between 2008 and 2014, when a large international trial of early mobilization (A Very Early Rehabilitation Trial, AVERT) was underway.Methods: Attendees at the two major Australasian stroke conferences in 2008 and 2014 were surveyed. Participants rated their agreement with statements about the risks and benefits of commencing mobilization within 24 hours of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke using a 5-point Likert scale. Participants in 2014 were asked about their awareness of AVERT. Logistic regressions were performed to determine whether the time point (2008 versus 2014) or awareness of AVERT influenced opinions about early mobilization.Results: Surveys were completed by 443 health professionals (2008: N = 202; 2014: N = 241). Most respondents in 2014 reported that early mobilization was beneficial and not harmful to people with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Opinions regarding mobilization after ischemic stroke did not change significantly between 2008 and 2014. In 2014, a significantly greater proportion of respondents believed that early mobilization after hemorrhagic stroke was helpful (2008: n = 98 of 202 [49%] versus 2014: n = 170 of 241 [71%], P < .01). Awareness of AVERT was significantly associated with the opinion that early mobilization was beneficial and not harmful to patients with stroke (P < .05).Conclusions: Australasian health professionals' opinions of early mobilization after hemorrhagic stroke changed between 2008 and 2014, prior to reporting of the AVERT trial. Our results suggest that awareness of an ongoing research trial can lead to changes in opinions before the efficacy of the experimental intervention is known. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2017
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23. Teen Services: A Fresh Perspective.
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Neal, Jordan, Brunkhorst, Sara, Fardoux, Emily, Gronski, Izabel, Johnson, Andrea, Lynch, Elizabeth, Marcantonio, Joe, Stumpf, Sarah, and Works, Tyler
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The article offers information on the services for teenagers in libraries and provides suggestions for librarians to interact with them. Topics discussed include the need to show respect and relatedness to teenagers, the need incorporate open communication atmosphere, and the need to evaluate the feedback provided by them.
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- 2018
24. Supplement to the Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia: The First Fifty Years
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Lynch, Elizabeth K. and Ribble, Anne G.
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- 2018
25. Association of community-level inequities and premature mortality: Chicago, 2011–2015
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Lange-Maia, Brittney S, De Maio, Fernando, Avery, Elizabeth F, Lynch, Elizabeth B, Laflamme, Emily M, Ansell, David A, and Shah, Raj C
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BackgroundSubstantial disparities in life expectancy exist between Chicago’s 77 defined community areas, ranging from approximately 69 to 85 years. Prior work in New York City and Boston has shown that community-level racial and economic segregation as measured by the Index of Concentration at the Extremes (ICE) is strongly related to premature mortality. This novel metric allows for the joint assessment of area-based income and racial polarisation. This study aimed to assess the relationships between racial and economic segregation and economic hardship with premature mortality in Chicago.MethodsAnnual age-adjusted premature mortality rates (deaths <65 years) from 2011 to 2015 were calculated for Chicago’s 77 community areas. ICE measures for household income (
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- 2018
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26. Cognitive decline following incident and preexisting diabetes mellitus in a population sample.
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Rajan, Kumar B., Arvanitakis, Zoe, Lynch, Elizabeth B., McAninch, Elizabeth A., Wilson, Robert S., Weuve, Jennifer, Barnes, Lisa L., Bianco, Antonio C., and Evans, Denis A.
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- 2016
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27. Bedrock Ground Stone Features on Chacuaco Creek, Southeastern Colorado
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Lynch, Elizabeth M.
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In southeastern Colorado, bedrock ground stone (BGS) features, also called bedrock metates or mortars, are a well-recognized part of the archaeological record. Although sometimes documented or recorded, they are rarely studied. However, elsewhere BGS are considered an important aspect of subsistence strategies, landscape adaptation, and symbolic ideology. A critical examination of any aspect of material culture begins with an unbiased description, and subsequent development of methods to scientifically examine the phenomena. This paper offers a methodology for recording BGS features to encourage reporting in the region. Results underscore the importance of developing accurate feature planviews, but also illustrate that minimal metric data (length, width, and depth) offer insight into how the landscape was inhabited by ancient peoples.
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- 2017
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28. Ancient shapes, modern measures: A quantitative method to describe bedrock ground stone shape
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Lynch, Elizabeth M.
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Bedrock ground stone features, found throughout the world, are particularly concentrated in the canyons of the Southern Plains of North America. Morphological analysis offers powerful tools for developing descriptions of bedrock ground stone (BGS) which can be used to discuss how prehistoric landscapes were inhabited. Metric representations of morphological variation can be used to test hypotheses about the nature of BGS features, which are often difficult to investigate and analyze. This paper presents a morphological approach to describe and analyze BGS surfaces in a side canyon of southeastern Colorado which can be applied by researchers to datasets in other regions. Results indicate that while variation exists, the BGS design (as determined by shape and size) are similar across the side canyon supporting the hypothesis that the canyon was occupied by a group of closely related people through time; although not all sites were used in the same manner.
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- 2017
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29. Advancing Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Therapy Settings: Multinational Perspectives on Implementation Strategies and Interventions
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Bernhardsson, Susanne, Lynch, Elizabeth, Dizon, Janine Margarita, Fernandes, Jasmin, Gonzalez-Suarez, Consuelo, Lizarondo, Lucylynn, Luker, Julie, Wiles, Louise, and Grimmer, Karen
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It is of critical importance that findings from the wealth of clinical physical therapist research are transferred into clinical practice without unnecessary delays. There is a lack of knowledge about strategies that can be used to effectively implement physical therapist research findings and evidence-based practice (EBP) into everyday clinical practice in different national settings and contexts. The purpose of this article is to contribute to knowledge about effective strategies for implementing EBP that have been studied in different national physical therapy settings. The specific aims of this article are to share experiences and provide a current multinational perspective on different approaches and strategies for implementing EBP and to highlight important considerations and implications for both research and practice. Six research studies from various settings in 3 countries are described and synthesized. Key characteristics of the studies and intervention components are tabulated and mapped to the Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care taxonomy. Commonalities and differences are presented. The implementation strategies described were: a theory-based guideline implementation tailored to identified barriers and facilitators; a multifaceted EBP training package; journal clubs; a multifaceted strategy comprising contextualized procedures, protocols, and standardized resources; barrier identification, education, audit, feedback, and reminders; and contextualized guidelines. Commonalities were the use of a multifaceted approach, educational measures, and clinical guidelines. Key outcomes across the studies were improved attitudes and increased awareness, knowledge, skills, and confidence in EBP; better access to clinical practice guidelines and other EBP resources; identification of barriers that could be targeted in future implementation activities; earlier referrals; and use of recommended outcome measures. The article can serve as a template for other physical therapist researchers in designing implementation studies, as well as to inform policies and practice for health care managers and decision makers who are looking for ways to implement research findings in their organizations.
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- 2017
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30. Design of a lifestyle intervention to slow menopause-related progression of intra-abdominal adipose tissue in women: The Women in the Southside Health and Fitness (WISHFIT) study
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Dugan, Sheila A., Lange-Maia, Brittney, Karavolos, Kelly, Kazlauskaite, Rasa, Hollings, Chiquia S., Avery, Elizabeth, Nackers, Lisa, Lynch, Elizabeth, Ventrelle, Jennifer, Normand, Patricia, Johnson, Tricia, Fullam, Francis, Shipp-Johnson, Karla, Wilbur, JoEllen, and Powell, Lynda H.
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Changes in reproductive hormones during menopause are associated with accumulation of intra-abdominal adipose tissue (IAAT), a subclinical indicator of cardiometabolic disease risk. Independent of reproductive hormones, unhealthy lifestyle contributes to IAAT gain. The Women in the Southside Health and Fitness (WISHFIT) Study aims to develop a lifestyle approach to slowing IAAT accumulation as women begin the menopausal transition.
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- 2016
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31. Teen Parents: Strategies for Library Interventions.
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Bartlett, Claire, Bild, Rachael, and Lynch, Elizabeth
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The article reports that according to according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, adverse outcomes for adolescent parents and their children can be felt across multiple generations in health, socioeconomic status, and social-emotional development. It mentions that significant research showing that both teen parents and their children are especially vulnerable to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
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- 2018
32. Geophysical features influence the climate change sensitivity of northern Wisconsin pine and oak forests.
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Tweiten, Michael A., Calcote, Randy R., Lynch, Elizabeth A., Hotchkiss, Sara C., and Schuurman, Gregor W.
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LAKE sediments ,VEGETATION dynamics ,VEGETATION & climate ,OAK ,SOIL surveys ,SANDY soils ,PALEOECOLOGY - Abstract
Landscape-scale vulnerability assessment from multiple sources, including paleoecological site histories, can inform climate change adaptation. We used an array of lake sediment pollen and charcoal records to determine how soils and landscape factors influenced the variability of forest composition change over the past 2000 years. The forests in this study are located in northwestern Wisconsin on a sandy glacial outwash plain. Soils and local climate vary across the study area. We used the Natural Resource Conservation Service's Soil Survey Geographic soil database and published fire histories to characterize differences in soils and fire history around each lake site. individual site histories differed in two metrics of past vegetation dynamics: the extent to which white pine (Pinus strobus) increased during the Little Ice Age (LIA) climate period and the volatility in the rate of change between samples at 50- 120 yr intervals. Greater increases of white pine during the LIA occurred on sites with less sandy soils (R² = 0.45, P < 0.0163) and on sites with relatively warmer and drier local climate (R² = 0.55, P < 0.0056). Volatility in the rate of change between samples was positively associated with LIA fire frequency (R² = 0.41, P < 0.0256). Over multi-decadal to centennial timescales, forest compositional change and rate-of-change volatility were associated with higher fire frequency. Over longer (multi-centennial) time frames, forest composition change, especially increased white pine, shifted most in sites with more soil moisture. Our results show that responsiveness of forest composition to climate change was influenced by soils, local climate, and fire. The anticipated climatic changes in the next century will not produce the same community dynamics on the same soil types as in the past, but understanding past dynamics and relationships can help us assess how novel factors and combinations of factors in the future may influence various site types. Our results support climate change adaptation efforts to monitor and conserve the landscape's full range of geophysical features. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Rehabilitation Assessments for Patients With Stroke in Australian Hospitals Do Not Always Reflect the Patients' Rehabilitation Requirements.
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Lynch, Elizabeth A., Luker, Julie A., Cadilhac, Dominique A., and Hillier, Susan L.
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Objectives To examine the frequency and factors associated with patients with stroke in Australian hospitals receiving documented rehabilitation assessments; to examine the criteria used when rehabilitation was not recommended; and to examine whether being assessed for rehabilitation affected access to rehabilitation. Design Retrospective medical record audit of patients with a diagnosis of stroke who were discharged consecutively between 2013 and 2014. Setting Acute care public hospitals. Participants Adults with stroke (N=333) receiving care in participating hospitals. Interventions Not applicable. Main Outcome Measure Documented assessment regarding patient suitability for rehabilitation during acute hospitalization. Results Data from 292 patients were included for analysis (60% men; mean age, 72y). Of the patients, 42% were assessed for rehabilitation by a health professional providing care in the hospital, 43% were assessed for rehabilitation by a representative from a rehabilitation service, and 37% did not receive any documented rehabilitation assessment. In multivariable analysis, patients were significantly more likely to be assessed for rehabilitation if they lived in the community before their stroke, had moderate severity strokes, or received occupational therapy during hospital admission. Rehabilitation was not recommended in 9% of assessments despite the presence of stroke-related symptoms. Patients not assessed for rehabilitation were significantly less likely to access rehabilitation than patients who were assessed. Conclusions More than one third of patients were not assessed for rehabilitation. When assessed, rehabilitation was not consistently recommended for patients with stroke-related symptoms. This study highlights factors that increase the likelihood of being assessed for rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Rehabilitation Assessments for Patients With Stroke in Australian Hospitals Do Not Always Reflect the Patients' Rehabilitation Requirements.
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Lynch, Elizabeth A., Luker, Julie A., Cadilhac, Dominique A., and Hillier, Susan L.
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Objectives To examine the frequency and factors associated with patients with stroke in Australian hospitals receiving documented rehabilitation assessments; to examine the criteria used when rehabilitation was not recommended; and to examine whether being assessed for rehabilitation affected access to rehabilitation. Design Retrospective medical record audit of patients with a diagnosis of stroke who were discharged consecutively between 2013 and 2014. Setting Acute care public hospitals. Participants Adults with stroke (N=333) receiving care in participating hospitals. Interventions Not applicable. Main Outcome Measure Documented assessment regarding patient suitability for rehabilitation during acute hospitalization. Results Data from 292 patients were included for analysis (60% men; mean age, 72y). Of the patients, 42% were assessed for rehabilitation by a health professional providing care in the hospital, 43% were assessed for rehabilitation by a representative from a rehabilitation service, and 37% did not receive any documented rehabilitation assessment. In multivariable analysis, patients were significantly more likely to be assessed for rehabilitation if they lived in the community before their stroke, had moderate severity strokes, or received occupational therapy during hospital admission. Rehabilitation was not recommended in 9% of assessments despite the presence of stroke-related symptoms. Patients not assessed for rehabilitation were significantly less likely to access rehabilitation than patients who were assessed. Conclusions More than one third of patients were not assessed for rehabilitation. When assessed, rehabilitation was not consistently recommended for patients with stroke-related symptoms. This study highlights factors that increase the likelihood of being assessed for rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. An Evaluation of Cognitive Skill Degradation in Information Automation
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Volz, Katherine, Yang, Euijung, Dudley, Rachel, Lynch, Elizabeth, Dropps, Maria, and Dorneich, Michael C.
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The purpose of this research is to investigate long term effects of cognitive skill degradation through the use of automation. Even though advanced studies have looked into information automation (IA) in aviation, the amount of empirical data on the effects of these systems on the retention of cognitive skills is less deeply examined. Measurement and analysis of the effects of IA on cognitive performance is an important first step in understanding cognitive skill degradation, which should be considered during the design of these systems. The use of an automation aid is expected to result in a high level of performance degradation over time. Participants were randomly placed into three experimental groups (manual, alternating, or automation) and asked to perform flight planning calculations as an experiment task. Participants performed the task five times, once every two weeks. The manual group used the manual method throughout the experiment, the alternating group switched between the manual and automated method every trial. The automation group used the manual method for the first trial, the automated method for the three consecutive trials and then went back to using the manual method during the last trial. The automation group showed the most performance degradation and highest workload, while the alternating group presented reduced performance degradation and workload, and the manual group showed the least performance degradation and workload. This work provides the foundation for the design of guidelines and recommendations for IA systems in order to prevent cognitive skill degradation.
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36. Behavioral Interventions to Improve Asthma Outcomes for Adolescents: A Systematic Review
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Mosnaim, Giselle S., Pappalardo, Andrea A., Resnick, Scott E., Codispoti, Christopher D., Bandi, Sindhura, Nackers, Lisa, Malik, Rabia N., Vijayaraghavan, Vimala, Lynch, Elizabeth B., and Powell, Lynda H.
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Factors at multiple ecological levels, including the child, family, home, medical care, and community, impact adolescent asthma outcomes.
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37. Never Again?
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LYNCH, ELIZABETH M.
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The article discusses about an experience of Ann Buchsbaum of surviving holocaust. It further discusses that Chinese government has forcibly detained millions of Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims, without due process, in concentration camps in Xinjiang province while destroying thousands of mosques, evoking a present-day Kristallnacht.
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38. Sensory Retraining of the Lower Limb After Acute Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.
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Lynch, Elizabeth A., Hillier, Susan L., Stiller, Kathy, Campanella, Rachel R., and Fisher, Penny H.
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Abstract: Lynch EA, Hillier SL, Stiller K, Campanella RR, Fisher PH. Sensory retraining of the lower limb after acute stroke: a randomized controlled pilot trial. Objective: To determine the effects of a sensory retraining protocol on sensation, postural control, and gait in acute stroke subjects. Design: Randomized controlled pilot trial. Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Participants: Twenty-one subjects with sensory deficits in the feet, undergoing rehabilitation for stroke. Intervention: Sensory retraining of the more affected lower limb versus relaxation (sham intervention). Main Outcome Measures: Light touch at the sole of the foot (Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments), proprioception (Distal Proprioception Test), postural control (Berg Balance Scale), and gait (timed, Iowa Level of Assistance Scale). Results: Significant improvements (P<.05) over time were found in light touch at 3 points of the feet and in postural control, timed gait, and walking aid. No significant time effects were observed in proprioception or amount of assistance required to walk. No significant differences were detected between groups in any of the outcome variables, apart from light touch at the first metatarsal. The study had poor power (13%) to detect group effects due to the small sample size. Conclusions: Results of this pilot study are unable to support or refute the routine use of sensory retraining of the lower limb for people during inpatient rehabilitation after stroke. Further research with a larger sample size is required. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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39. Interrater Reliability of 3 Simplified Neurologic Scales Applied to Adults Presenting to the Emergency Department With Altered Levels of Consciousness.
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Gill, Michelle, Martens, Kevin, Lynch, Elizabeth L., Salih, Ahmad, and Green, Steven M.
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Study objective: The Simplified Motor Score was recently found to exhibit equal test performance to the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) when predicting 4 clinically important trauma outcomes. The present study tests the interrater reliability of the Simplified Motor Scale, the GCS and its components, and 2 other simplified neurologic scales when applied to patients presenting to the emergency department with altered levels of consciousness from any cause. Methods: In this prospective observational study, emergency physicians independently assigned the GCS, Simplified Motor Scale, and 2 4-point scales—AVPU (Alert, responds to Verbal stimuli, responds to Painful stimuli, Unresponsive) and ACDU (Alert, Confused, Drowsy, Unresponsive)—to qualifying adult subjects. Two physicians filled out prospective data forms within 5 minutes of each other while remaining blinded to each other’s assessments. Data were pooled and analyzed for interrater reliability of all scales using simple agreement, unweighted κ, Spearman’s ρ, and Kendall’s τ-b. Results: One hundred twenty-six subjects were enrolled, with 6 later excluded. Percentage agreements were 83% for the Simplified Motor Scale, 58% for the ACDU scale, 57% for the AVPU scale, and 42% for the Total GCS. The κ values were 0.70 for the Simplified Motor Scale, 0.43 for ACDU, 0.41 for AVPU, and 0.32 for the Total GCS. The Simplified Motor Scale also had the highest Spearman’s ρ (.85) and second highest Kendall’s τ-b (0.81). Conclusion: The Simplified Motor Scale has the best interrater reliability for the assessment of altered level of consciousness of traumatic and nontraumatic cause among the scales tested. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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40. John Wesley's editorial hand in Susanna Annesley Wesley's 1732 'Education' Letter.
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Lynch, Elizabeth Kurtz and Gregory, Jeremy
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Examines the editorial characteristics of theologian John Wesley in the versions of a letter written by his mother Susanna Annesley Wesley about her child rearing on July 24, 1732. Presence of quotation marks in an excerpt of the letter in "Arminian Magazine"; Assumption on the involvement of John in the letter composition; Minimization of punishment in the child disciplining of Susanna.
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41. Uses and Abuses.
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LYNCH, ELIZABETH M.
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42. Nationalist MP faces censure for breaking parliamentary rules.
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Michael Blackley, David Lynch ; Elizabeth Arnold
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A NATIONALIST MP faces a probe by a Commons watchdog after claims he breached parliamentary rules. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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43. The Utility of a Quality Improvement Bundle in Bridging the Gap between Research and Standard Care in the Management of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock in the Emergency Department
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Nguyen, H. Bryant, Lynch, Elizabeth Lea, Mou, Joshua A., Lyon, Kristopher, Wittlake, William A., and Corbett, Stephen W.
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The research in the management of severe sepsis and septic shock has resulted in a number of therapeutic strategies with significant survival benefits. These results also emphasize the primary importance of early hemodynamic resuscitation, or early goal‐directed therapy (EGDT), and place the emergency physician in the center of the multidisciplinary team caring for patients with this disease. However, in a busy emergency department, the translation of research into clinical practice is far from ideal. While the benefits are significant, the successful implementation of EGDT is filled with challenges and obstacles. In this article, we will discuss the steps taken at our institution to create, implement, measure, and improve on a six‐hour severe sepsis and septic shock treatment bundle incorporating EGDT in the emergency department setting, resulting in significant mortality benefit.
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44. Pediatric Considerations in Chemical Exposures
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Lynch, Elizabeth Lea and Thomas, Tamara L.
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Manmade disasters have risen over the past decaFde. Specifically, chemical weapons used in acts of aggression pose an increasing threat to our society. These potential disaster situations raise concerns regarding preparedness for both adults and children. This article's purpose is to review general principles of chemical exposure and treatment of specific chemical agents, and to identify specific pediatric considerations involved.
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45. Clinical education of physiotherapy students in Australia: Perceptions of current models
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Stiller, Kathy, Lynch, Elizabeth, Phillips, Anna C, and Lambert, Paul
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The aim of this study was to seek opinions regarding the perceived advantages and disadvantages of the two main models of clinical education used in Australia. A questionnaire was designed specifically for this study and distributed to physiotherapists involved in clinical education at health units throughout Australia. There were 343 respondents (giving an approximate response rate of 74.5%). In most health units (78.4%) the model of clinical education currently used involves a number of physiotherapists sharing responsibility for the clinical education of students (SR model). Only a minority reported employing a designated clinical educator (DCE) to provide clinical education. Overall, respondents preferred the DCE model to the SR model. The perceived advantages of the DOE model included an increased time to devote to clinical education, improved consistency of supervision and decreased stress levels for staff.
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46. Activity Monitors for Increasing Physical Activity in Adult Stroke Survivors.
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Lynch, Elizabeth A., Jones, Taryn M., Simpson, Dawn B., Fini, Natalie A., Kuys, Suzanne, Borschmann, Karen, Kramer, Sharon, Johnson, Liam, Callisaya, Michele L., Mahendran, Niruthikha, Janssen, Heidi, and English, Coralie
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47. The Cardiovascular Health Impact of An Incentive Worksite Health Promotion Program
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Pescatello, Linda S., Murphy, Donna, Vollono, Jeannine, Lynch, Elizabeth, Bernene, James, and Costanzo, Dino
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Purpose. We examined the cardiovascular health profiles of benefit-eligible hospital employees who participated in an incentive screen program for 4 years. We also determined if cardiovascular health changes differed between participants (CHAP) who enrolled in structured follow-up risk reduction programs (CHAPplus) compared with those who chose less formal options (CHAPonly).Methods. CHAP consisted of cardiovascular screens, results counseling, and encouragement to participate in education and behavioral support programs. After adjusting for gender, medication use, and baseline levels of adiposity and physical activity, cardiovascular health changes were tested with repeated-measures analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) among CHAP participants and by CHAP type.Results. CHAP 4-year members (n = 278) were generally healthy and mostly women (87%) with an average age of 40.6 ± .5 years at baseline. Despite increases in overall (p = .034) and central adiposity (p = .001), cardiovascular health improvements were found for the total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein ratio (TCHOL/HDL; p = .007), low-density lipoprotein (p = .009), and blood glucose (p = .018) among 4-year CHAP members. CHAPonlyemployees showed greater improvements in most cardiovascular health indicators than CHAPplusparticipants, although these differences did not achieve statistical significance.Discussion. Cardiovascular health improvements were associated with long-term participation in a hospital worksite incentive screen program. The cardiovascular health benefits tended to be greatest for CHAP employees who chose informal follow-up risk reduction options (CHAPonly) than those who enrolled in structured programs (CHAPplus).
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48. Ketamine Sedation for Pediatric Gastroenterology Procedures
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Green, Steven M., Klooster, Marquelle, Harris, Troy, Lynch, Elizabeth L., and Rothrock, Steven G.
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Although the dissociative sedative ketamine is used commonly for pediatric procedural sedation in other settings, the safety of this agent in pediatric gastroenterology is not well-studied. A 5-year experience with ketamine sedation for pediatric gastroenterology procedures was reviewed to document the safety profile of this agent and to identify predictors of laryngospasm during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).
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49. Folkbiology doesn't Come from Folkpsychology: Evidence from Yukatek Maya in Cross-Cultural Perspective
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Atran, Scott, Medin, Douglas, Lynch, Elizabeth, Vapnarsky, Valentina, Ucan Ek', Edilberto, and Sousa, Paulo
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50. Ketamine Sedation for Pediatric Gastroenterology Procedures
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Green, Steven M., Klooster, Marquelle, Harris, Troy, Lynch, Elizabeth L., and Rothrock, Steven G.
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Although the dissociative sedative ketamine is used commonly for pediatric procedural sedation in other settings, the safety of this agent in pediatric gastroenterology is not well-studied. A 5-year experience with ketamine sedation for pediatric gastroenterology procedures was reviewed to document the safety profile of this agent and to identify predictors of laryngospasm during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). The study was a retrospective consecutive case series of children receiving ketamine administered by pediatric gastroenterologists skilled in basic airway management to facilitate pediatric gastrointestinal procedures during a 5-year period. Patient's records were reviewed to determine indication, dosage, adverse effects, drugs, inadequate sedation, and recovery time for each sedation. A multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of laryngospasm during EGD. Outcome measures were descriptive features of sedation, including adverse effects and predictors of laryngospasm during EGD. During the study period pediatric gastroenterologists administered ketamine 636 times, primarily for EGD (86%) and primarily by the intravenous route (98%). The median loading dose and total dose were 1.00 mg/kg and 1.34 mg/kg, respectively. Inadequate sedation was noted in seven (1.1%) procedures. Adverse effects included transient laryngospasm (8.2%), emesis (4.1%), recovery agitation (2.4%), partial airway obstruction (1.3%), apnea and respiratory depression (0.5%), and excessive salivation (0.3%). There were no adverse outcomes attributable to ketamine. Nearly half (46%) the subjects had severe underlying illness (American Society of Anesthesiologists [ASA] class =3). All instances of laryngospasm occurred during EGD (9.5% incidence), and the only independent predictor of laryngospasm in this sample was decreasing age. The incidence of laryngospasm was 13.9% in preschool-aged (=6 years) children and was 3.6% in school-aged (>6 years) children (difference 10.3%, 95% confidence intervals 5.5–14.9%). No dose relationship was noted with laryngospasm, and the risk did not increase with underlying illness. Pediatric gastroenterologists skilled in ketamine administration and basic airway management can effectively administer this drug to facilitate gastrointestinal procedures. Transient laryngospasm occurred in 9.5% of children receiving ketamine for EGD, and its incidence was greater in preschool than in school-aged children.
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