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Supportive care is defined as the prevention and treatment of the adverse effects of cancer [1]. It includes active care by a multidisciplinary team to relieve pain and suffering. According to the literature, early initiation of supportive care can improve quality of life, reduce the number of treatments and hospitalisations and limit healthcare costs [2, 3, 4]. One of these approaches is hypnosis: patients mobilise their internal resources and manage their pain and other symptoms. Studies have demonstrated the benefits of hypnosis in improving patients' quality of life. To compensate for the potentially long learning curve, the complementary use of olfactory aromatherapy could make it easier to learn self-hypnosis and enhance the effects on patient comfort. The aim of this randomised, open-label study is to assess the effect of aromatherapy combined with self-hypnosis training via the comfort score, which will be measured using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System pain scale. The 66 patients will be included from the 1st line of chemotherapy in oncology at the CHIC, and will present with discomfort when having blood drawn, washing or changing dressings, and will benefit from hypnosis sessions with or without aromatherapy over a period of 6 months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Le confort des logements, tel qu’envisagé par les usagers, est au centre de l’orientation que l’architecte donne dans la construction. Cependant, il est souvent ignoré lorsque les points de vue de ces usagers ne sont pas pris en compte par le concepteur des bâtiments. Ce qui génère, dans ce cas, un conflit entre l’œuvre architecturale et ses consommateurs. Cet article tente de situer la place du dialogue comme outil de compréhension mutuelle entre architecte et usagers des bâtiments, pour la prise en compte des points de vue de ces derniers, en tant que leur expression du confort pour les logements de leur choix.

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Beauty can be a bulwark against anxiety. Detaching oneself from it is a risky experience that confronts a subject with an exploration of the darkest layers of his or her body and psyche. Creation opens up an inner landscape which the subject can again look at and explore while having the illusion of following a path which can be deviated from without danger. The image that forms can then come to life and at times provide a refuge in which to curl up, when the risk appears too great. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Las propiedades superficiales de la envolvente arquitectónica son importantes a la hora de definir las estrategias del enfriamiento pasivo y del desempeño térmico en ambientes interiores. Para identificar su impacto, se investigaron metodologías que permitieran medir el desempeño térmico de las envolventes arquitectónicas en la región tropical. La transmitancia y la resistencia térmica de los materiales empleados son los parámetros más comunes para evaluar el desempeño térmico de estas; asimismo, son indicadores recomendados por la normatividad vigente en Colombia para mejorar dicho desempeño en el diseño de edificaciones con alta eficiencia energética. Sin embargo, propiedades superficiales como la emitancia(ε) y la absortancia (α) de las envolventes expuestas a diversos factores climáticos han adquirido relevancia en la evaluación del desempeño térmico interior por su impacto en la temperatura de la superficie interna de la cubierta y, por consiguiente, en la temperatura media radiante al interior del edificio. Se hallaron métodos que se pueden aplicar en la evaluación del desempeño térmico sobre un modelo hipotético, parametrizando propiedades superficiales en cuatro tipos de cubierta. Los indicadores empleados, bajo la metodología del índice de desempeño térmico (TPI) y el análisis de grados/hora (°C/h) se implementaron en tres zonas climáticas de Colombia para simular el desempeño térmico. Los resultados se exponen en tablas y gráficos de dispersión que comparan, entre varias ciudades, la temperatura superficial de cubiertas con emitancia (ε) 0.3 y (ε) 0.9 en varios niveles de absortancia (α). Se observa que la asignación de valores a estas propiedades, en la incorporación de estrategias de enfriamiento pasivo, no debería generalizarse en un contexto que se caracteriza por su diversidad climática, como lo es el de nuestra región.

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In recent years, there has been growing interest in using industrial exoskeletons as a strategy for the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. However, there is still uncertainty about the potential advantages and disadvantages of adopting this relatively new technology. The objective of this article is to conduct a critical analysis of the use of industrial exoskeletons as a strategy for the prevention of these disorders and to propose seven principles to guide their implementation in work contexts from an ergonomics perspective. Although the potential of exoskeletons is promising, the current state of knowledge needs to be improved to use them in preventing musculoskeletal disorders without considering some questions. It is recommended that a professional ergonomist should accompany any intervention aimed at implementing industrial exoskeletons to increase the chances of success and mitigate negative effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

El presente estudio propone una herramienta para evaluar la accesibilidad universal al interior de viviendas, presentando un novedoso modelo cuantitativo para evaluar la accesibilidad de edificios para compradores o arrendatarios. Para ello se emplea un análisis multicriterio que reagrupa indicadores con diferentes unidades y escalas utilizando un único grado de accesibilidad para cuatro principales pilares: Autonomía, Movilidad, Confort y Seguridad. El método de evaluación fue aplicado en 35 departamentos en venta en el casco urbano de Santiago de Chile. Este trabajo muestra la aplicación y resultados de 4 departamentos. Los resultados de la evaluación se presentan de forma visual con un gráfico de barras circulares y una calificación final en escala de letras de la F a la A. En general, se observa que los cuatro departamentos tienen un bajo grado de accesibilidad (letra F a la D). Y el pilar de Autonomía es claramente el pilar más bajo de los departamentos seleccionados.

The following research work is part of the comparative evaluation of roofing materials marketed in the city of Cali and the area of influence and the elements that complement it, such as: Roof base and / or ceiling, establishing their thermal insulation capacity in the face of solar radiation, conduction and absorption phenomena occurring on the roof surface and at the level of the interior space. The research is structured based on the bimodal climatology (two dry periods and two rain periods interspersed) of the place. The test tubes (modules of 1 x 1 m) are located in the vicinity between Cali and Santander de Quilichao under real atmospheric conditions, taking into account the data issued by the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies "IDEAM" and those thrown by the thermal measurement equipment located inside and outside the modules. Under this approach, different techno-constructive roof solutions are assembled in complete specimens whose walls do not include architectural management variables such as door and window openings. These envelopes, together with the floor envelope, are made in a sandwich panel system with a 10 cm polyurethane foam insulation that allows the variable walls to be isolated from the roof envelope given the phenomenon of thermal inertia. Next step, the temperature measurements are made inside and outside the test pieces since September 2017 and on the roof surface (Interior, exterior), determining the factors that trigger the increase in temperature within the space at a rate of the physical properties of the materials and of the heat transfer phenomena, the data is subsequently processed through a statistical analysis where maximum, minimum and average temperatures related to the hours are estimated for each module. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

La presente investigación tiene como finalidad determinar los indicadores del confort que tienen relación con el desempeño académico de los estudiantes universitarios. Para lograr esto, se inició aplicando el cuestionario desarrollado por Gento y Vivas (2003) que constaba de 94 preguntas cerradas bajo una escala Likert compuesta por 5 niveles de satisfacción con respecto a las condiciones de confort de la Institución, distribuidas en 6 dimensiones, a través de un muestreo aleatorio estratificado, aplicado a una muestra conformada por 336 estudiantes de la Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad del Zulia, por lo que se puede decir que el presente estudio es de tipo correlacional, transeccional y de campo. Luego de aplicar el cuestionario, se procedió a realizar los análisis estadísticos respectivos, iniciando por las pruebas de normalidad para determinar las pruebas específicas a aplicar para estudiar las correlaciones planteadas por dimensión y para cada uno de los indicadores. Posteriormente se realizaron los análisis respectivos, encontrando finalmente 17 correlaciones significativas de las 94 preguntas de las que constaba el cuestionario, y con éste resultado se pudo construir un diagrama de Ishikawa que describe el comportamiento y las relaciones de las variables en estudio para los estudiantes de la facultad de Ingeniería de La Universidad del Zulia al momento de la medición, notándose que las dimensiones que evidenciaron un mayor número de correlaciones significativas eran las del Proceso de Enseñanza – Aprendizaje y Relaciones Personales.

Before planning to equip buildings with energy systems, it is essential to first understand and control the behavior of the premises (via control of heat and water transfer phenomena) (air conditioners, heat pumps, heat exchangers, etc.). Given the amount of solar radiation to which it is exposed in summer and its significant contribution to energy loss in winter, the thermal insulation of the ceiling appears effective. The objective of this work is to study the heat and mass transfer through a ceiling wall containing micro-encapsulated phase change materials under realistic climatic conditions based on meteorological data in Tunisia. This article is about a numerical study that uses software (DIGITAL Visual FORTRAN 95) to predict the effect of incorporating a layer of PCM on thermal behavior, mass, and occupant thermal comfort, as well as energy consumption for summer and winter periods.

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Introduction: There are clinical and sociodemographic factors that have an impact on the comfort of the critically ill paediatric patient. The main aim of this study was to determine the level of discomfort of paediatric patients admitted to different national hospitals, and to analyse its correlation with sociodemographic and clinical variables, analgosedation, and withdrawal syndrome. Methods: An observational, analytical, cross-sectional, and multicentre study was conducted in five Spanish hospitals. The level of analgosedation was assessed once per shift over a 24 h period, using a BIS sensor, and pain with scales adapted to paediatric age population. The intensity of withdrawal syndrome was determined using the Withdrawal Assessment Tool (WAT-1) scale once per shift for 3 days. Discomfort level was simultaneously assessed using COMFORT Behaviour Scale-Spanish version (CBS-S). Results: A total of 261 critically ill paediatric patients with median age of 1.61 years (IQR = 0.35-6.55) were included. An overall discomfort score of 10.79 ± 3.7 was observed during morning compared to 10.31 ± 3.3 during the night. When comparing analgosedation and non-analgosedation groups, statistical differences were found in both shifts (χ2: 45.48; P = .001). At the same time, an association was observed (P

Increasing the life quality for persons with disabilities represents an important problem for the whole society, locally and even globally. This group of people is the most vulnerable and the less protected, as they are limited in movements, actions and independence. Those require constant support, a lot of familial and social care, and a period to adapt, in order to begin a new life. This study presents the results of the research based on the interaction of several elements, that define the system: "persons with amputated inferior limbs-functional clothing-environment", achieving by that a database, that would eventually allow the solving of the main problem: social reintegration of this group. The aim of this study consists in determining the most important factors that describe each element of the above-mentioned system. The interaction of these factors allow us to identify several problems: disability problems, social-economic breaches, psychologic barriers, recovery processes, problems that concern the creation and the exploitation of multifunctional clothing, etc. Functional clothing is designed to ensure the needs for the potential customers with disabilities. Also, following the studies were established the factors that have a negative influence on social integration and personal rehabilitation. These appear as a list of restrictions related to the environment in which the person with loco-motor disabilities lives.

Introducción: Las personas lesbianas, gays, bisexuales y transexuales (LGBT) se enfrentan a barreras en el acceso a una asistencia médica adecuada. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar el grado de preparación y comodidad autopercibido del estudiantado de Medicina y los factores que más han determinado su aprendizaje. Métodos: En 2019 se realizó una encuesta online a estudiantes de Medicina de las 43 Facultades de Medicina españolas (n=349). Resultados: De 349 respuestas, 326 fueron finalmente analizadas. Globalmente el contenido referente a la salud de las personas LGBT se enseña a un 16% (45 de 282) de estudiantes de Medicina. Los estudiantes se sienten más preparados para abordar VIH en personas LGBT (170/309; 55%) y orientación sexual (149/305; 49%). Se sintieron menos preparados para abordar las dificultades en el acceso a los servicios de salud por parte de personas LGBT (53/307; 17%) y cirugías de reafirmación de sexo (61/306; 20%). La educación médica ayudó a que el 26,5% (82/310) de los estudiantes se sintiesen más preparados y a que el 22,4% (66/295) se sintiesen más cómodos en el trato con pacientes LGBT. Discusión: el tamaño de nuestra muestra no permite considerar los resultados como generalizables, pero sí que muestra una tendencia de que en general el estudiantado de medicina español, se siente igual de cómodo, pero menos preparado para abordar temas de salud LGBT que los estudiantes de medicina de otros países y que lo que más ha fomentado su formación en este sentido ha sido su interacción con otros estudiantes.

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The approach to the climate-tourism relationship has expanded through the discipline of Tourism Climatology, although experiences in Southern hemisphere destinations are scarce. This article evaluates the bioclimatic and tourism climate comfort of Mendoza, an international destination with a semiarid climate representative of the Cuyo region. A quantitative approach based on direct indices was used: bioclimatic (thermo-hygrometric complex, thermo-anemometric complex and equivalent temperature) and tourism climate (Tourism Climate Index and Holiday Climate Index: Urban). For this, the monthly mean data of the last three available decades (1981-2010) were used. According to the results, summer is a critical time in terms of thermal comfort. However, according to tourism climate indices, the destination is suitable throughout the year, although the indices disagree as to the ideal time for tourism, making their applicability to destinations with a semiarid climate questionable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Este artículo presenta una metodología para mejorar la calidad del aire y el confort higrotérmico en edificios públicos mediante el uso de un sistema de monitoreo de código abierto, escalable y de bajo costo y mediante la participación de los usuarios. Esta metodología ha sido probada en cuatro edificios públicos de similares características arquitectónicas y uso, construidos con construcción tradicional, actualmente utilizados como Ayuntamientos, y ubicados en la misma zona climática de la provincia de Cáceres (Extremadura, España). Durante los 12 meses del proyecto, se han instalado sensores en áreas seleccionadas de los cuatro edificios para medir el consumo eléctrico, la temperatura, la humedad y la concentración de CO2. Los datos recopilados por los dispositivos se enviaron a un servidor alojado de forma remota para su almacenamiento seguro. Las series temporales se analizaron y compararon con las facturas de consumo de energía de los tres años anteriores. Además, se incorporó un estudio de los sistemas de climatización, así como el funcionamiento y ocupación de los edificios por parte de los usuarios. Este análisis generó sugerencias para mejorar el confort y la calidad del aire, además de permitir a los usuarios monitorear los datos en tiempo real. Teniendo en cuenta los objetivos marcados, los resultados muestran que es posible cambiar los hábitos de los usuarios, mejorar las condiciones de confort y calidad del aire, y reducir el uso de los recursos públicos aplicando esta metodología y con una inversión muy baja. Abstract This paper presents a methodology to improve air quality and hygrothermal comfort in public buildings by using a low-cost, scalable, open-source monitoring system and through users' participation. This methodology has been tested in four public buildings of similar architectural characteristics and use, built with traditional construction, currently used as Town Halls, and located in the same climatic zone in the province of Cáceres (Extremadura, Spain). During the 12 months of the project, sensors have been installed in selected areas of the four buildings in order to measure electricity consumption, temperature, humidity and CO2 concentration. The data collected by the devices were sent to a remotely hosted server for secure storage. The time series were analysed and compared with the energy consumption bills of the three preceding years. In addition, a study of the climate control systems as well as the operation and occupancy of the buildings by users was incorporated. This analysis led to suggestions for improving comfort and air quality, as well as allowing users to monitor the data in real time. Considering the objectives set, the results show that it is possible to change users’ habits, improve comfort and air quality conditions, and reduce the usage of public resources by applying this methodology and with a very low investment.

La falta de datos de las variables de funcionamiento, utilización y consumo de recursos de los edificios públicos, actualmente en uso, provoca problemas de consecuencias insostenibles; como derroche de recursos energéticos, situaciones de falta de confort o ineficiencia de los sistemas. Por este motivo, se estima necesario conocer el funcionamiento concreto de los edificios para promover su mejora. Así, el proyecto EFIPUBLIC (Inmótica social para el uso eficiente de edificios públicos) utiliza para la consecución de sus objetivos un sistema inmótico escalable, de código abierto y formada por aproximadamente 150 sensores de bajo coste, que permiten conocer las variables de funcionamiento de la Escuela Politécnica de Cáceres (Universidad de Extremadura). En este artículo se analizan los diferentes tipos de sensores usados en este edificio, de entre los disponibles en el mercado y sus parámetros de medición, así como la disposición de los mismos teniendo en cuenta las características de los edificios, la orientación, el uso y la ocupación de los espacios, para obtener resultados representativos. Las variables medidas han sido: temperatura ambiental, humedad relativa, concentración de CO2 en el aire, consumo de agua, electricidad y gas, presencia, estado (encendido/apagado) de equipos, temperatura de impulsión y retorno de agua de calderas y aportación de energías renovables. Además, se ha diseñado un sistema de monitorización de datos en una web pública permitiendo así que los usuarios puedan conocer las condiciones ambientales y de consumo de los edificios en cada momento y puedan actuar en consecuencia; por otro lado, se exponen mensajes de concienciación y consejos para el correcto uso de las instalaciones. De esta manera y mediante el proyecto EFIPUBLIC se ha permitido implementar obras de reformas, campañas de sensibilización, cambios en el uso, etc. Este proyecto sigue desarrollándose, mejorando constantemente el uso del edificio, el confort de los usuarios y minimizando los consumos. Trabajar junto con el personal docente: estudiantes y profesores, así como con el personal de administración y servicio, o con el equipo de gestión y mantenimiento del edificio, puede garantizar la continuidad del progreso realizado a lo largo del tiempo Abstract The lack of data on the variables of operation, consumption and use of resources of public buildings, currently in use, causes problems with negative consequences, such as waste of energy resources, users’ discomfort or inefficiency of systems. For this reason, it is necessary to understand the specific functioning of buildings to improve their performance. Thus, the EFIPUBLIC project (Social inmotics for the efficient use of public buildings) employs, in order to achieve its objectives, a scalable, open source inmotic systemconsisting of approximately 150 low-cost sensors that provide the possibility to know the operating variables of the School of Technology of Cáceres (University of Extremadura). This article analyses the different types of sensors used in this building, among those available on the market, and their measuring parameters, as well as their placement, taking into account the characteristics and orientation of the buildings, and use and occupation of the spaces, in order to obtain representative results. The variables measured were: ambient temperature, relative humidity, CO2 concentration in the air, water, electricity and gas consumption, occupancy, status of equipment (on/off), boiler water supply and return temperature and renewable energy contribution. In addition, a data monitoring system has been designed on a public website, allowing users to know the consumption and environmental conditions of the buildings at all times and so to act accordingly; moreover, awareness messages and advice for the correct use of the facilities are displayed. In this way, and as a result of the EFIPUBLIC project, it has been possible to implement refurbishment works, awareness campaigns, changes in use, etc. This project remains in progress, constantly improving building’s usage, users’ comfort and minimising consumption. Working together with the educational staff, students and professors, as well as with the administration and service staff, or with the building management and maintenance team, can ensure the continuous improvement made over time.

La presente investigación buscó analizar las condiciones de habitabilidad y confort de las viviendas aledañas al rio Huancaro, el cual desemboca al rio Huatanay atravesando la ciudad del Cusco-Perú, constituyéndose en gran parte del colector común de aguas residuales, así como botadero de basura de los asentamientos localizados en sus márgenes. Se empleó el enfoque mixto desarrollando datos cuantitativos utilizando instrumentos como la ficha de registro, la encuesta y datos cualitativos que fueron extraídos de los pobladores. Las dimensiones analizadas fueron, Confort Térmico, acústico, calidad del agua, materialidad y condiciones del suelo. De los resultados la evaluación geotécnica del área en estudio presenta características del suelo no aptas para la ocupación de viviendas presentando amenazas frente a inundaciones, deslizamientos y riesgo sísmico, en cuanto a la calidad del agua es superior a los niveles establecidos de ECA. El 80% cuenta con servicio de agua y electricidad, el 30% evacua sus aguas servidas al rio. Las actividades del poblador y por otro la ubicación de los asentamientos al estar alejada de la ciudad y próximo a un campo ferial y calle no ofrece una calidad óptima de confort acústico. Finalmente, la localización y las condiciones de habitabilidad generan bajo nivel de confort térmico, relacionado con la temperatura y humedad.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Describir la participación del familiar cuidador para el confort de las personas mayores de 65 años hospitalizadas, según la percepción de las enfermeras y los familiares cuidadores en un hospital público de Lambayeque, Perú. Métodos: Investigación cualitativa exploratoria descriptiva; la muestra fue de 20 informantes previo consentimiento informado. Los datos fueron recolectados mediante la entrevista semiestructurada y procesados según análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: Emergieron tres categorías: a) participación en los cuidados básicos: confort del cuerpo; b) estrategias para el descanso y sueño: confort del ambiente; c) afecto, ánimo y fe: contribución al confort emocional y espiritual. Conclusiones: La permanencia hospitalaria genera incomodidades en las personas adultas mayores, pero el familiar cuidador participa activamente en la satisfacción de las necesidades básicas como la higiene, alimentación, tendido de cama, evitación del dolor y de los ruidos, iluminación adecuada, seguridad, afecto, esperanza y fe; cuidados orientados a proporcionarles un entorno tranquilo y agradable que les ayuda en el descanso y sueño, la adaptación, la recuperación y la calidad de vida. Es indispensable que el personal de enfermería capacite al familiar cuidador y lo prepare para colaborar en el cuidado tanto en la hospitalización como en el hogar.

El presente documento es un resumen de la sustentabilidad bioclimática en el edificio administrativo de la Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura junto con la aplicación de la norma ISO50001. La cual sugiere la utilización de recursos naturales de manera sostenible junto con sistemas de construcción adecuados para conseguir el mínimo impacto ambiental tanto en la naturaleza y en las personas. También, preservando el medio ambiente para futuras generaciones y siendo capaz de autorregularse térmicamente sin necesidad de aparatos tecnológicos. Se realiza un modelaje en SketchUp y simulación en OpenStudio y EnergyPlus para caracterizar el consumo de energía del edificio e identificar y analizar los aspectos de mejora de este. A su vez, se compara dicha simulación con los resultados obtenidos de mediciones de consumo energético en el edificio, corroborando la validez de los resultados de la simulación. Por lo que, con enfoque en la eficiencia energética y el confort térmico, se propone la sustitución de los actuales aires acondicionados por unos de tecnología inverter, la instalación de cortasoles en las fachadas de los edificios, sustitución de luminarias actuales por unas de tecnología LED, siembra y mantenimiento de vegetación circundante al edificio, y la concientización del personal del edificio a través de capacitaciones de gestión y cultura del ahorro de energía. De esta manera, se estima un ahorro significativo de hasta 7,586 kWh anualmente, que puede representar cerca de USD$1,140.00 anuales (tarifa media de cargo de energía de USD$0.15/kWh).

Integrating nursing science (NS) into care practices is a path to consider for nurses. It enables them to rethink their clinical posture by observing and analyzing health-care situations in their entirety. In this way, nurses are guided by benchmarks that enable them to bring their therapeutic perspective to bear on care recipients. The aim of this article is to highlight and promote the mobilization of NS theories in practice. The art of nursing, supported by scientific reflection, is then meaningful and makes it possible to promote the autonomous role as an art of nursing derived from science. This vision of care will be approached through the practice of care centered on needs, comfort and symptoms, in order to re-illuminate it in the light of a selection of theories from the nursing discipline., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

The article starts from the painful experience of the loss of loved ones in pandemic’s times to illuminate the question of the life and death’s meaning. The aim is to relate these experiences to dramatic situations. In the Christian community of Thessalonica in the year 51 of the Christian era, the concern was the fate of the death at the time of the Lord’s coming. In the third century, Cyprian in the work “De Mortalitate” in the midst of the epidemic exhorts Christians not fear death, because to die was to meet the Lord. The study offers a theological meaning of the death in ligth of the Christ’s resurrection. Death has meaning, for to live in Christ is to live new life, and to die is to be with the risen Christ. It follows that the Christian hope in eternal life is not alienation in a heavenly future. In situation of death, thouse who are resurrected are in solidarity with thouse who soffer and are committed to promoting life. Therefore the present life mirrors de future reality. However, when the present does not show signs of hope, more emphasis is placed on the future in God. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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El objetivo de este trabajo es encontrar rangos de rendimiento óptimo de usuarios de oficinas de tipología abierta-cerrada afectados por variables ambientales, y valorarlos a través de un indicador numérico. Para ello se lleva adelante un trabajo de campo en base a mediciones de variables ambientales como temperatura operativa, nivel de CO2, nivel de iluminación y nivel de ruido, y encuestas a usuarios durante tres periodos del año en 160 oficinas de tipo abierta-cerrada, en un edificio de referencia en clima templado cálido. Los resultados permiten conocer rangos de variabilidad preferidos y la valoración del rendimiento laboral por cada variable de estudio.

Bonnie Freeman (RN, DNP, ANP, CT, ACHPN) was a pain and palliative care medicine nurse practitioner in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine at the City of Hope National Medical Center, who developed the CARES tool as part of her doctoral program requirement at the Azusa Pacific University. The CARES tool is a reference guide that focuses on symptom management in end-of-life care, such as Comfort, Airway, Restlessness and delirium, Emotional and spiritual support, and Self-Care. It was initially presented as a poster in 2012, receiving 98% approval rating by palliative care experts. Since its inception, hundreds of formal requests to utilize the CARES tool for education and training in the United States of America as well as in other countries were granted. Many medical institutions do not have set guidelines specific to comfort care; the CARES tool acronym format focuses on the unique needs of this patient population by optimizing the quality of life. This article describes the need for healthcare provider education in addressing symptom management in the early stages of end-of-life care, in order to relieve suffering and maintain patient’s dignity. The article details each component of the CARES tool, as well as recommended guidelines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

From the Optional Curriculum Subject "Introduction to energy efficiency for housing", the student seeks to internalize the need to conceive the project idea through an integral thinking that contemplates design guidelines with passive architecture criteria. And link theoretical subjects taught in the different subjects of Architecture career in relation to energy efficiency to be applied in project practice in a concrete way. Practical work must comply with certain items that are partially and methodologically resolved as theory is taught. We work on three types of family homes on ground floor implanted in a bioclimatic zone of choice. The student must analyze them according to climate principles and strategies to determine which typology best suits according to the criteria and recommendations of passive design for that area. It implies verifying dimensional, energetic indicators and building thermal quality of house. Through the modality of integration seminar that consists of a graphic, quantitative synthesis, the debate and exchange of ideas and final reflections are carried out. The objectives set from the teaching-learning were successfully achieved, with the theoretical issues being applied correctly. The use of digital tools, thermographic images and 3D modeling was evident.

Abstract Currently, construction has undergone a change motivated by the crisis in the sector and by the new construction and comfort parameters that focus on lower-cost housing and energy consumption and greater sustainability. One of the solutions that stands out most in recent years within this approach to sustainability, cost and energy efficiency are prefabricated homes. Inside this sphere of possibilities, the use of maritime containers as a basis for a residential construction system is becoming a reality. However, it is necessary to establish intervention criteria on its envelope that allow interior conditions or comfort at a minimum cost. Complementing the envelope of the container with thermal and acoustic insulation and establishing a system of air conditioning by radiation become fundamental activities to reach the goal of achieving the habitability of this element. The objective of this article is to compare several constructive solutions on the envelope of a maritime container in order to establish the best solution to achieve its habitability through the optimal relationship between efficiency and economic cost. The methodology carried out has consisted in the study, through energy efficiency programs, of the most suitable location both of the insulation and of the different paraments to be radiated by means of a geothermal air conditioning system. The results obtained indicate that the placement of the insulation on the outer face of the container improves the demand for heating by 104.09% and the demand for cooling by 114.89%, while the radiation by floor, walls and ceiling allows the elimination of complementary air conditioning systems to reach comfort temperatures. Resumen En la actualidad, la construcción está experimentado un cambio motivado por la crisis del sector y por los nuevos parámetros de construcción y confort que se enfocan hacia viviendas de menor coste y consumo energético y mayor sostenibilidad. Una de las soluciones que más está destacando en los últimos años dentro de este enfoque de sostenibilidad, coste y eficiencia energética son las viviendas prefabricadas. Dentro de esta esfera de posibilidades, el uso de contenedores marítimos como base para un sistema de construcción residencial se está convirtiendo en una realidad. Para ello, es necesario establecer unos criterios de intervención sobre su envolvente que permitan unas condiciones interiores de confort a un mínimo coste. Complementar la envolvente del contenedor con aislamiento térmico y establecer un sistema de climatización por radiación se convierten en actividades fundamentales para llegar a conseguir el objetivo de habitabilidad en estos elementos. Este artículo tiene como objetivo comparar varias propuestas constructivas sobre la envolvente de un contenedor marítimo, y así establecer la mejor solución que permita conseguir su habitabilidad mediante la óptima relación entre la eficiencia y el coste económico. La metodología llevada a cabo ha consistido en el estudio, mediante programas de eficiencia energética, de la ubicación más adecuada tanto del aislamiento como de los distintos paramentos a radiar mediante un sistema de climatización por geotermia. Los resultados obtenidos indican que la colocación del aislamiento por la cara exterior del conteiner mejora en un 104,09% la demanda en calefacción y en un 114,89% la demanda en refrigeración, mientras que la radiación por suelo, paredes y techo permite la eliminación de los sistemas complementarios de climatización para alcanzar temperaturas de confort.

Resumen El objetivo de esta investigación es proponer una nueva contabilidad energética que permita valorar aquellas medidas de rehabilitación más adecuadas en bloques de viviendas considerando diversos factores de confort, energéticos, económicos, sociales y medioambientales. El caso de estudio es un edificio residencial en bloque de 30 viviendas, construido durante en 1960 en España, habitado por familias de rentas bajas. Las características de la envolvente son representativas del parque edificado, con fachadas de una hoja de ladrillo macizo, carpinterías de aluminio y vidrio sencillo, sin sistemas de aislamiento térmico y los puentes térmicos habituales. El análisis se centra en tres zonas climáticas representativas para severidad climática de invierno (León), verano (Sevilla), e intermedia (Barcelona); definiendo 8 medidas pasivas individuales (sellados, toldos, carpinterías, SATE, fachada y cubierta vegetal) y 12 medidas combinadas con instalaciones (solar térmica, bomba de calor, biomasa, aerotermia, condensación centralizada). Abstract The objective of this research is to propose a new energy accounting that allows assessing the most appropriate rehabilitation measures in housing blocks considering various comfort, energy, economic, social and environmental factors. The case study is a residential block building of 30 houses, built during 1960 in Spain, inhabited by low-income families. The characteristics of the envelope are representative of the built-up park, with facades of a solid brick sheet, aluminum joinery and simple glass, without thermal insulation systems and the usual thermal bridges. The analysis focuses on three representative climatic zones for climatic severity of winter (León), summer (Seville), and intermediate (Barcelona); defining 8 passive individual measures (sealed, awnings, carpentry, SATE, facade and green roof) and 12 measures combined with facilities (solar thermal, heat pump, biomass, aerothermy, centralized condensation).

En las sobrias casas coloniales chilenas e hispanoamericanas se destacaba una pieza de mobiliario de uso diario: el estrado, un objeto que tendría su origen en la textilatría que surgió tempranamente en el Asia Central y en la cultura islámica y cuyo mayor exponente fue la alfombra, la cual realizó un camino al mundo europeo a través del comercio flamenco. Este trabajo pretende demostrar el origen oriental del estrado, a través de su tránsito asiático y luego europeo hasta hacer su arribo en América, y también destacar el rol social que adquirió al constituirse en un mobiliario esencialmente femenino dentro del espacio de la casa colonial chilena.

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L'appréhension des enfants face aux piqûres génère une anxiété, qui peut d'une part, rendre l'acte plus désagréable, et d'autre part, augmenter le risque de report ou de refus d'actes médicaux qui incluent des injections. La prévention du désagrément des injections permet d'améliorer le vécu des séances de vaccination et de réduire la crainte des enfants. Parmi les méthodes utilisées pour limiter la douleur des vaccins figurent les crèmes anesthésiantes, les sprays réfrigérants. Une littérature fournie existe qui évalue l'efficacité de ses méthodes et permet d'évaluer l'intérêt de leur utilisation en pratique. Malgré une efficacité significative mais modeste dans certaines études et non retrouvées dans d'autres, ces techniques (patch anesthésiant et spray réfrigérant) occupent encore une place relativement modeste dans la prévention des douleurs liées à l'injection des vaccins. Cependant, d'autres études seraient utiles pour l'utilisation du froid pour les adolescents et les grands enfants. Children's apprehension about vaccine shots generates anxiety, which can on the one hand make the act more unpleasant, and on the other hand increase the risk of postponing or refusing medical procedures that include injections. Preventing the inconvenience of injections improves the experience of vaccination sessions and reduces children's fears. Several methods are used to reduce the pain of vaccines, including anesthetic creams and cooling sprays. A large body of literature exists that evaluates the effectiveness of these methods and makes it possible to assess the value of their use in practice. Despite significant but modest effectiveness in some studies and not found in others, these techniques (anesthetic patch and cooling spray) occupy a relatively modest place in the prevention of pain related to the injection of vaccines. However, other studies would be useful for the use of cold for adolescents and older children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Les techniques de distraction et l'hypnose conversationnelle ont une efficacité démontrée sur la réduction de la douleur dans de nombreuses études et méritent d'être au premier plan dans la prévention des désagréments des séances de vaccination. Les possibilités sont nombreuses, avec pour but de détourner l'attention des enfants de la procédure. Bien entendu, elles doivent être adaptées aux parents, au contexte, mais surtout à l'âge de l'enfant et aux désirs des praticiens. En effet, il n'est pas question que les vaccinateurs les adoptent toutes. Notre but est de présenter une boîte à outils de techniques dans lequel chaque vaccinateur pourra choisir celles qui sont adaptées à sa pratique. Distraction techniques and conversational hypnosis have been shown to be effective in reducing pain in numerous studies and deserve to be at the forefront of preventing discomfort during vaccination sessions. The possibilities are numerous, with the aim of diverting children's attention from the procedure. Of course, they must be adapted to the parents, the context, but above all to the age of the child and the wishes of the practitioners. Indeed, it is not a question of vaccinators adopting all of them, but of presenting a toolbox of techniques from which each vaccinator can choose those that are appropriate for his or her practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]