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Emotion malleability beliefs (EMB) have been shown to be a potential predictor of cognitive reappraisal use. However, the nature of the relationship between EMB and cognitive reappraisal use remains unclear. The present study manipulated EMB with an online intervention and measured participants’ EMB and cognitive reappraisal before the intervention as well as at three follow-ups. Eighty-six late adolescents who scored in the bottom 50% on EMB in a previous investigation were randomly assigned to the intervention group (increasing EMB) and the control group. The intervention significantly increased EMB, and this effect remained one week and one month after the intervention. More importantly, the results showed that the lag paths from a previous measure of EMB on later cognitive reappraisal were positive and significant. The cross-lagged paths from cognitive reappraisal to EMB were not significant. The intervention to increase EMB showed significant indirect effects on cognitive reappraisal via EMB. The findings not only support that the intervention of EMB had a sustained effect but also evidenced that EMB had a causal effect on cognitive reappraisal. This suggests a promising way to enhance cognitive reappraisal for application in the treatment of clinical emotion disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective To explore the impact of hospital community family linkage management on the cognition, behavior, and treatment outcomes of primary osteoporosis patients in the community. Methods A total of 106 patients diagnosed with primary osteoporosis in Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University outpatient department and hospitalized for phosphate treatment between March 2021 and March 2022 were subjected to random allocation into two groups, namely the observation group and the control group, each consisting of 53 cases. Both groups received regular phosphate injection treatment, while the control group received routine chronic disease guidance and follow-up. The observation group, in addition to the intervention provided to the control group, received hospital community family linkage management. The objective was to observe and compare the understanding, behavior, and improvement of bone density and serum vitamin D in the two groups of patients with primary osteoporosis. Results (1) The observation group exhibited a higher cognitive level of risk factors for primary osteoporosis compared to the control group, with a statistically significant difference of P<0.05 for each risk factor. (2) Both groups of patients demonstrated an improvement in diet and lifestyle habits, with the intervention method in the observation group yielding a significantly better effect on patient improvement, as compared to the control group, with P<0.05. (3) The comparison of DXA bone density T values between the two patient groups revealed a significant improvement in bone density across various parts of the observation group, as compared to the control group, with P < 0. (4) The analysis of serum vitamin D levels in two distinct patient groups revealed that the intervention measures implemented in the observation group were significantly more effective in elevating serum 25-OH VitD levels in patients, with P < 0 . Conclusion It can be concluded that the hospital community family linkage management model has successfully implemented multi-dimensional and multi-form interventions for patients among the three parties, leading to a significant improvement in the quality of community medical services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analyzes the literature on virtual reality (VR) technology interventions for autistic children published from 2014 to 2022. It shows that different VR systems in these studies have improved different symptoms of autism, and points out the feasibility of VR technology interventions for autistic children [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective To explore the effect of health education and preventive health care intervention for the elderly in minority areas of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and provide scientific basis for improving the health level of the elderly in communities.Methods In Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, three communities were randomly selected and all 521 registered elderly people aged 65 and above were selected as the research objects, then the community health education and preventive health care intervention were carried out for 12 months.Before and after the intervention, the demand for health services, awareness rate of health knowledge, formation rate of health behaviors, satisfaction degree of community health services, physical examination and laboratory test results were compared and analyzed.Results After the intervention, the awareness rate of health knowledge among the community elderly increased from 49.1% (256/521) to 79.5% (414/521),the rate of reduced smoking increased from 1.5% (8/521) to 11.7% (61/521),the rate of reduced drinking increased from 2.9% (15/521) to 13.4% (70/521),the rate of increased intake of fresh vegetables, melons and fruits increased from 10.9% (57/521) to 47.8% (249/521),the rate of increased amount of exercise increased from 11.7% (61/521) to 19.6% (102/521),and the number of people with normal body mass index increased from 55.9% (291/521) to 72.4% (377/521) .The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05) .Conclusion The community health education for the elderly and preventive health care interventions are beneficial to improve the physical quality of the elderly, and are effective ways and means to improve the health level of the community elderly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This is the third of a series of papers on the stages of critical systems practice. Critical systems practice is a multimethodology that seeks to employ the ideas of critical systems thinking to intervene in and improve complex real‐world problem situations. It has four stages—Explore (the problem situation), Produce (an intervention strategy), Intervene (flexibly) and Check (on progress)—called to mind as EPIC. The aim is to set out where thinking has reached on the best way to carry out each of these stages and to invite comment on what more needs doing. This paper discusses the third stage, Intervene. It is concerned with executing a flexible multimethodological intervention in accordance with the agreement reached by decision makers, and other stakeholders, at the end of the previous stage. The theoretical and practical problems associated with multimethodological interventions are discussed, and solutions and ways forward are suggested based on the philosophy of pragmatism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background. The shooting aiming point is very important in basketball because it may affect the field goal percentage (FG%). The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of shooting aiming point practice on FG% and to search for new training methods for shooting improvement in basketball. Methods. A total of 24 expert basketball players and 24 amateur basketball players participated in the shooting task of Experiment 1. The participants in the two groups wore an eye movement instrument while shooting the ball. The shooting techniques included free throws, 45° direct shots and 45° bank shots to verify the differences in shooting aiming points between expert basketball players and amateur basketball players. Forty-eight amateur basketball players participated in the teaching experiment of Experiment 2. Twenty-four participants participated in routine teaching, and 24 participants had shooting aiming point practice for nine weeks to verify the difference in FG% between the two groups. The shooting aiming points of the participants were assessed immediately after shooting. Results. Experiment 1 found that expert basketball players used shorter fixation duration, fewer fixation numbers and more reasonable (simple and efficient) fixation distributions than amateur players. Moreover, expert basketball players took the front edge of the hoop as the aiming point, and amateur players took the central or back edge of the hoop as the aiming point; the FG% of the expert group (83.47%) was significantly higher than that of the amateur group (34.86%) (P <0.01). Experiment 2 found that for the total FG% of the three tests, the intervention group (30.19%) was significantly higher than that of the control group (27.27%) (P <0.05). After five weeks of aiming point training, it can be found that was no significant difference in the FG% between the intervention group (28.19%) and the control group (26.53%) (P >0.05). After 9 weeks of shooting aiming point training, the FG% of the intervention group (36.39%) was significantly higher than that of the control group (30.14%) (P <0.05), and the FG% of the intervention group increased faster than that of the control group. Additionally, the aiming point of the intervention players changed from the center and back edge of the hoop to the front. Conclusion. (1) There was a correlation between basketball shooting aiming point and FG%. FG% with the front edge of the hoop as the aiming point was higher than the back edge hoop or center. (2) The FG% could be more quickly improved by shooting aiming point practice; it will not be affected in a short time (5 weeks); however, 9 weeks of practice can significantly improve the FG%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Research dedicated to identification of precursors to cases of aggravated bullying in schools has led to enhanced knowledge of risk factors for both victimization and perpetration. However, characteristics among those who are more likely to intervene in such situations are less understood. The purpose of this study is to examine the associations between demographic characteristics, school climate and psychosocial factors, and willingness to intervene in a bullying situation among middle and high school students in Georgia.Methods: We computed analyses using cross-sectional data from the Georgia Student Health Survey II (GSHS 2006) administered to public school students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 (n=175,311). We used logistic regression analyses to determine the demographic, school climate and psychosocial factors associated with a willingness to intervene in a bullying situation.Results: Students who were white and who were girls were most likely to report willingness to intervene in bullying situations. Several school-climate factors, such as feeling safe at school, liking school, feeling successful at school and perceiving clear rules at school, were associated with willingness to intervene, while youth who reported binge drinking were less willing to intervene.Conclusion: These findings, while preliminary, indicate that girls, students who are white, and students who experience a relatively positive school climate and adaptive psychosocial factors are more likely to report that they would intervene in bullying situations. These findings may guide how bullying is addressed in schools and underscore the importance of safe school climates. [West J Emerg Med. 2013;14(4):324–328.]

Postpartum depression affects many women worldwide, and screening initiatives for its detection are being implemented in several places. Although perceived preparedness to carry out an intervention is essential for successful implementation, the perceived preparedness of those who conduct screening initiatives for postpartum depression has not been investigated. The aim of this study was to examine the perceived preparedness of Israeli Mother-and-Child Health Clinic public health nurses to screen postpartum women for postpartum depression symptoms, conduct an initial intervention and refer women, as well as factors associated with this perceived preparedness. This was a cross sectional study. Mother-and-Child Health Clinics in Israel. Public health nurses (n = 219) working at these clinics participated in the study. Participants answered questionnaires regarding their perceived preparedness, attitudes, perceived knowledge and perceived competence to screen, intervene and refer women with PPD symptoms. Formal and informal training, attitudes, perceived knowledge and perceived competence were associated with perceived preparedness to screen ; attitudes, perceived knowledge and perceived competence were associated with perceived preparedness to intervene ; and attitudes and perceived knowledge were associated with perceived preparedness to refer. Differences in these associations were found between nurses based on their age, academic degree and experience. Findings suggest that training, attitudes, knowledge and perceived competence are important factors leading to perceived preparedness to conduct screening initiatives for postpartum depression. In order for public health nurses to feel prepared to screen, intervene and refer in cases of postpartum depression, ongoing training, both formal and informal, focusing on enhancing knowledge, positive attitudes and competence should be provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this exploratory study, we analyzed mentor teachers' (MTs') reasoning about whether, when, and how to intervene during student teachers' (STs') lessons. We applied Fenstermacher's theory on practical arguments and found that MTs intervene primarily by guiding their pupils. MTs balance situational premises (e.g., ST and pupil characteristics, and triggers such as pupils behaving disruptively or STs making mistakes in the lesson content), value premises concerning mentoring and teaching, and empirical premises about the effects of intervening on STs' and pupils' well-being and development. We suggest MTs' intervening to not only cater to pupils' but also to STs' development needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This mixed-method study explores the symptoms and potential causes of non-profit vulnerability within the Australian context. Following two focus groups with CEOs and Chairs of non-profit organizations, an online survey was developed, pilot tested and distributed to non-profit CEOs. Our findings suggest three symptoms that might be particularly useful in identifying non-profit vulnerability: a substantial increase in unit costs/delivery hours; a substantial increase in the proportion of administration to program expenses; and a reduced ability to pursue the organization's mission. The results also suggest various potential causes of non-profit vulnerability; in particular, Board inadequacies; External environmental threats; Project management issues; and Funding constraints. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Research dedicated to identification of precursors to cases of aggravated bullying in schools has led to enhanced knowledge of risk factors for both victimization and perpetration. However, characteristics among those who are more likely to intervene in such situations are less understood. The purpose of this study is to examine the associations between demographic characteristics, school climate and psychosocial factors, and willingness to intervene in a bullying situation among middle and high school students in Georgia.Methods: We computed analyses using cross-sectional data from the Georgia Student Health Survey II (GSHS 2006) administered to public school students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 (n=175,311). We used logistic regression analyses to determine the demographic, school climate and psychosocial factors associated with a willingness to intervene in a bullying situation.Results: Students who were white and who were girls were most likely to report willingness to intervene in bullying situations. Several school-climate factors, such as feeling safe at school, liking school, feeling successful at school and perceiving clear rules at school, were associated with willingness to intervene, while youth who reported binge drinking were less willing to intervene.Conclusion: These findings, while preliminary, indicate that girls, students who are white, and students who experience a relatively positive school climate and adaptive psychosocial factors are more likely to report that they would intervene in bullying situations. These findings may guide how bullying is addressed in schools and underscore the importance of safe school climates. [West J Emerg Med. 2013;14(4):324–328.]

Objective To analyze the correlation between obesity and physical quality of university students in Yunnan province by using the body mass index （BMI） as a tool，and to provide the basis for improving students' sports quality and prevention of obesity．Methods Using the data of student physical health survey in 2010 in Yunnan province，the height，weight，vital capacity，grip，standing long jump， pull-ups，endurance running， and body bending on seat of 1599 university students aged from 19 to 22 years were measured，and the relationship between obesity，physical activity and physical fitness level was analyzed. Results The detection rate of overweight and obesity was male > female （ ＜0.01）， underweight， overweight and obesity groups of university students did not like sports （16.72% ， 19.44% ， 13.64%）， had bad somatosensory （23.21% ， 35.19% ， 50%）， significantly higher than normal weight groups （10.37%） and （21.17%） （ ＜0.01）．Boys' BMI showed a positive correlation with vital capacity， grip strength and endurance running，a negative correlation with standing long jump and pull-ups . Girls' BMI showed a positive correlation with vital capacity， grip strength and endurance running， a negative correlation with the index of standing long jump．Conclusion Obesity can cause a decline in physical quality of university students，overweight and obesity intervention for university students is imperative. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

O objetivo deste artigo é mostrar que o erro da criança está inserido no Processo de Aprendizagem da Escrita, por ser um processo lento e de progressivas conquistas, pois é através das dúvidas, testando suas hipóteses sobre o sistema alfabético, o professor saberá agir, medir com responsabilidade, determinado o instrumento que irá utilizar no decorrer do desenvolvimento diário de seus alunos. A metodologia trata de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, com autores que desenvolveram seus trabalhos, com base na contribuição da escrita com avanços na fase pré- escola. Conclui-se que para a criança escrever convencionalmente, ela precisa confrontar-se com os seus próprios erros, e o professor considerá-los com natural idade, aproveitando o que o aluno já domina e o que ele precisa aprender, preparando situações de aprendizagem, para que possa intervir e avaliar diante das produções e interpretações dos alunos. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Cognistat is a widely used screening instrument for assessing cognitive functioning. However, the manualized scoring guidelines for one of the questions in the Judgment subtest appear insensitive to responses when examinees answer in light of current societal attitudes. Penalization of examinees is likely to lead to an underestimation of functional ability and a decrease in test validity. Suggestions for correcting this issue are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effectiveness of the AU's conflict management in Kenya. Even though it has attempted to mediate, its impact on the crisis was not profound, as it has paid less attention to the questions of crisis management and dialog. The paper argues that the AU appears reluctant to intervene in the crisis. ı t recommends that the AU would be a more effective conflict manager if it were institutionalized, if it had members with homogenous preferences, and if it had more democratic members. ı nstitutionalized and homogenous organizations are better suited for effective conflict management, while democratic organizations support lasting settlements in favor of the issue's status quo. ı t concludes that the AU's reluctance to intervene in Kenya is partly due to mistrust between its member states as most of the African leaders came to power through the rigging of elections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: This study analyzed patterns of suicide and suicide attempts by poisoning as reported through a national poison control system for the purpose of improving intervention and prevention. Methods: During the period of 2000 to 2006, 6440 cases of poisoning suicide were reported to the telephone consultation service system of The National Center for Poisoning Control (Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Among these records, 4728 cases had completed data for this analysis in terms of age, sex, trend of time and location, and type of poisons. Results: There were 60.6% female cases with the age from 10 to 90 years old. The age of cases from 20 to 39 years accounted for 54.5% of all age groups. Both the numbers and percentage in record related to poisoning consultation of oral poisoning suicide showed an increasing tendency during the 7 years. In particular, there was a drastic increase from 2004 to 2006. In addition, the high frequency of cases occurred from May to October. Hebei, Shandong, Henan, and Anhui Provinces had the highest number of cases. Pesticide poisonings were the most common method in these cases of consultation for suicide and suicide attempts. Conclusion: This study describes epidemiological characteristics in the oral poisoning suicide cases and provides scientific basis for suicide prevention interventions. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Gastric cancer is a common digestive system malignancy. Surgical operation is the main treatment of radical treatment for gastric cancer. Pulmonary infection is a common postoperative complication of gastric cancer. Because there is no clear and unified definition of pulmonary complications, the current researches show that the incidence of postoperative pulmonary infection of gastric cancer is about 1.8%-18.1%. The incidence of postoperative pulmonary infection will prolong the hospital stay, increase the cost of hospitalization, and even develop into respiratory failure leading to early postoperative death. There are many factors affecting postoperative pulmonary infection of gastric cancer, including age, smoking history, pulmonary function, pulmonary disease history, operation method, operation time, intraoperative bleeding volume, gastric tube retention time, postoperative lying time and so on. There are also many perioperative interventions. This article reviews the risk factors and perioperative interventions of postoperative pulmonary infection of gastric cancer.

Purpose/goals: Severe pancreatitis is often the underlying cause for acute kidney injury (AKI), abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). These processes contribute to the high morbidity and mortality associated with this diagnosis. Nursing plays a key role in managing these patients through recognition of clinically significant changes, intervening and providing supportive treatment. Participants will examine the pathophysiology of severe pancreatitis, the resulting complications of this disease, and how to manage them. Outcome 1: Define severe pancreatitis Outcome 2: Identify potential complications of severe pancreatitis Outcome 3: Explore treatment strategies designed to mitigate these complications Session description: Severe pancreatitis patients are complex and difficult to manage. They often have multiple organ systems affected as the disease progresses resulting in profound morbidity. Severe pancreatitis has an approximate mortality rate of 26%. Often these patients have extended intensive care unit (ICU) lengths of stay and are severely debilitated. Much of the treatment is supportive. Some patients require surgical procedures and or interventions the timing of which is critical. This session will link the pathophysiology to the patient presentation and findings. Each complication will be discussed, as it relates to the underlying diagnosis. The treatment plan and symptom management will be discussed based on the current practice standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]