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View article: The Maven Pet Smart Collar system shows small bias compared to manually counted resting respiratory rates in healthy dogs
The Maven Pet Smart Collar system shows small bias compared to manually counted resting respiratory rates in healthy dogs Open
Objective Resting respiratory rate (RRR) monitoring is useful when monitoring dogs with advanced heart disease for control of congestive heart failure. The Maven Pet Smart Collar system offers a feature that measures the RRR in pets. The o…
View article: The effectiveness of an educational intervention on adolescents’ understanding of radiation therapy
The effectiveness of an educational intervention on adolescents’ understanding of radiation therapy Open
Educational interventions show promise in this setting. This example provides a basis for future research to explore the optimal educational intervention content and whether there is an impact on RTT recruitment and attrition rates within …
View article: Concluding Thoughts
Concluding Thoughts Open
This chapter explores the ethical considerations surrounding music therapy research involving children, with a particular focus on the principle of “the best interest of the child,” which is a central tenet of the UNCRC. The chapter discus…
View article: Integrating Sociocultural Perspectives into Music Therapy: Advancing the Best Interests of the Child
Integrating Sociocultural Perspectives into Music Therapy: Advancing the Best Interests of the Child Open
This chapter explores the integration of sociocultural perspectives in music therapy to situate the “best interests of the child” within the broader context of cultural and societal influences. Challenging traditional, static views of chil…
View article: Women's Acceptability of and Satisfaction With Self‐Monitoring Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
Women's Acceptability of and Satisfaction With Self‐Monitoring Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Open
Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the acceptability and satisfaction of pregnant women at risk of hypertensive disorders with self‐monitoring their blood pressure. Design A prospective cross‐sectional study. Methods Women at risk o…
View article: Factors contributing to financial distress in young adults with cancer: Material resources, health, and workplace
Factors contributing to financial distress in young adults with cancer: Material resources, health, and workplace Open
BACKGROUND: Financial distress is a primary concern for young adults with cancer. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify material resources, physical and psychological health, and workplace variables that are associated with fina…
View article: The Penn Medicine COVID-19 Therapeutics Committee—Reflections on a Model for Rapid Evidence Review and Dynamic Practice Recommendations During a Public Health Emergency
The Penn Medicine COVID-19 Therapeutics Committee—Reflections on a Model for Rapid Evidence Review and Dynamic Practice Recommendations During a Public Health Emergency Open
The Penn Medicine COVID-19 Therapeutics Committee—an interspecialty, clinician-pharmacist, and specialist–front line primary care collaboration—has served as a forum for rapid evidence review and the production of dynamic practice recommen…
View article: Comparing predictive performance of pulmonary embolism risk stratification tools for acute clinical deterioration
Comparing predictive performance of pulmonary embolism risk stratification tools for acute clinical deterioration Open
ESC and PE-SCORE were better than sPESI for detecting clinical deterioration within 5 days after PE diagnosis.
View article: Challenges of using a Fitbit smart wearable among people with dementia
Challenges of using a Fitbit smart wearable among people with dementia Open
Objectives Limited research on using smart wearables such as Fitbit devices among people with dementia has shown favourable outcomes. The aim of this study was to explore the acceptability and feasibility of using a Fitbit Charge 3 among p…
View article: Barriers and facilitators to technology transfer of NIDILRR grantees
Barriers and facilitators to technology transfer of NIDILRR grantees Open
The objectives of this mixed-methods study were to gather survey and interview data about the barriers and facilitators from grantees funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)…
View article: Interventions for improving employment outcomes for persons with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review update
Interventions for improving employment outcomes for persons with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review update Open
Background The incidence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is on the rise. Currently, 1 in 59 children are identified with ASD in the United States. ASD refers to a range of neurological disorders that involve some degree of difficulty wi…
View article: Pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities: A scoping review
Pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities: A scoping review Open
BACKGROUND: Students with disabilities often experience numerous challenges in terms of finding employment. Given the important role of vocational rehabilitation counselors in supporting employment activities for these students, a need exi…
View article: Development and validation of a prognostic tool: Pulmonary embolism short-term clinical outcomes risk estimation (PE-SCORE)
Development and validation of a prognostic tool: Pulmonary embolism short-term clinical outcomes risk estimation (PE-SCORE) Open
Objective Develop and validate a prognostic model for clinical deterioration or death within days of pulmonary embolism (PE) diagnosis using point-of-care criteria. Methods We used prospective registry data from six emergency departments. …
View article: The Person I Used To Be: Employment Experiences of Young Adults with Cancer
The Person I Used To Be: Employment Experiences of Young Adults with Cancer Open
Purpose: Adults can experience employment-related hardships after a cancer diagnosis but young adults at the beginning of their careers may face unique challenges. This study explored the impact of cancer on young adults’ employment experi…
View article: Development of a pan-cancer biomarker panel for improved detection of MSI across all cancer types
Development of a pan-cancer biomarker panel for improved detection of MSI across all cancer types Open
Background: A new multiplexed biomarker panel is being developed for detection of microsatellite instability (MSI) that is more sensitive than currently available systems. Preliminary research data shows increased MSI sensitivity for colon…
View article: 095Can Social Robots Help to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in People with Dementia? A Delphi Survey
095Can Social Robots Help to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in People with Dementia? A Delphi Survey Open
Background: People with dementia (PWD) commonly report feelings of loneliness and
\nsocial isolation. Social robots may be a means of supporting connections with friends and family and with the person s environment. This study aimed to est…
View article: GROUP GUIDED IMAGERY AND MUSIC FOR ADULTS IN ADDICTION TREATMENT: A PILOT RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY
GROUP GUIDED IMAGERY AND MUSIC FOR ADULTS IN ADDICTION TREATMENT: A PILOT RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY Open
This randomized control trial assessed the feasibility of adding a Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) group into a residential addiction treatment facility. Either group GIM or an unstructured leisure condition was assigned to 42 adult partici…