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Healthcare providers’ experiences in delivering the pictorial and text-based personalised asthma action plan
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Asthma self-management improves clinical outcomes. We developed and implemented in primary care practice a pictorial personalised asthma action plan (pictorial-PAAP) to facilitate supported asthma self-management and aimed to compare its effectiveness with text-based PAAP (text-PAAP). This paper presents the healthcare providers’ (HCPs) experience and perception regarding the use of both pictorial- and text-based asthma action plans during patient counselling.
Methods
HCPs from four primary care clinics with experience of delivering and counselling patients on self-management using both pictorial-PAAPs and text-PAAPs were recruited for in-depth interviews or focus group discussions (FGD). The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed.
Results
Four FGD (two pharmacists and seven medical officers), and one in-depth interview (family medicine specialist) were conducted. HCPs found both pictorial-PAAP and text-PAAP could potentially improve asthma control when coupled with education and promotion of patients’ adherence. Pictorial-PAAP was preferred as the visual elements were engaging and facilitated explanations. The use of traffic light colours in the pictorial-PAAP aided patient recognition and recall making it easier for patients to understand and more user-friendly compared to the text-PAAP. In addition, the pictorial-PAAP could save time as patients could grasp the instructions quickly through visuals and help overcome language barriers by conveying information through images. During follow-ups HCPs perceived that patients who were given pictorial-PAAPs had better retention of information. There was interest in expanding the use of pictorial-PAAP to paediatric populations. The content of both asthma action plans was generally useful but could be improved with larger fonts and additional details on triggers and treatment options.
Conclusion
HCPs favoured the use of Pictorial-PAAP compared to text-PAAP for counselling on self-management. Pictorial-PAAP facilitate the counselling process and enhances patients’ understanding and retention of information on self-management
Thermal analysis of Cu-nanofluid based on sodium alginate and Al2O3 (aluminium oxide) with nanoparticles shapes effect under transverse magnetic field
No full textAn innovative new generation of fluids for heat transmission is sodium alginate (SA) based nanofluid. Compared to normal fluids, these fluids’ thermophysical characteristics are quite traditional. This study examines the impact of nanoparticle form on Al2O3 (aluminium oxide)-based Cu-nanofluid and non-Newtonian viscoplastic sodium alginate (SA). The transverse magnetic field affects the sheet that is expanding or shrinking. Four distinct morphologies of disseminated nanoparticles cylinders, bricks, blades, and platelets within an assortment of sodium alginate (SA) with a Prandtl number Pr = 6.50 make up the not compulsory Cu-nanofluid and Al2O3. Non-linear PDEs are condensed into a structure of ODEs by proper similarity conversions, and these equations are solved analytically and numerically beside through boundary conditions (BC). Using the Runge–Kutta–Fehlberg (RKF) method, the altered equations’ numerical solutions have been achieved. Additionally, the use of the built-in differential equation solver Solve in MAPLE yields the analytical answers. The study investigates the effects of important parameters on the temperature and velocity fields of the nanofluid, such as the viscoplastic parameter and Eckert number. Our outcomes display that the temperature field upsurges for all shapes of nanoparticles with increasing Eckert number and viscoplastic parameter, with the highest thermal augmentation observed for platelets. Additionally, the nanoparticle shape has a significant impact on the velocity profiles; brick and cylindrical-shaped nanoparticles sustain higher flow velocities than platelets and blades. In order to improve heat transmission and flow control in nanofluid-based thermal systems, this study offers important insights into optimizing nanoparticle morphology. According to quantitative findings, platelets can experience a temperature increase of up to 25% when compared to cylindrical nanoparticles at higher Eckert numbers
UPM lancar pusat satelit China di Malaysia
Get PDFSERDANG, 21 April- Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), melalui Sekolah Perniagaan dan Ekonomi (SPE), dengan kerjasama Pingtan Institute of Xiamen University (XMUPT) merasmikan pusat satelit kampus itu di UPM yang dikenali sebagai UPM-XMUPT Malaysia Super Satellite Centre (MSSC) baru-baru ini
Cognitive ergonomic-driven technology: a pathway to improve mental workload, body posture, and work performance of ageing workers in office setting
Get PDFAgeing may reduce cognitive function, impacting thinking, reasoning, and memory. One of the potential solutions to address this issue is by utilizing Cognitive-Driven Technology (CEDT). The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of cognitive ergonomic-driven technology on the perceived mental workload, working posture, and task performance of ageing workers. Eight ageing workers were instructed to perform two types of tasks (arithmetic and typing) in two segments (i.e., Segment A (baseline) and Segment B (consisting of CEDT interventions). The accuracy and efficiency of tasks from both segments were evaluated. Mental workload measures (NASA-TLX and Heart rate) and body posture were recorded during the task execution. The recordings were utilized in developing the scenario in a design software, which then further analyzed the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) score. One of the crucial findings has been achieved, which result of the correlation analysis shows that in segment B, there was a strong and significant negative correlation between the RULA score and task performance score (r = –0,781, p = 0,022). This means that as the RULA score decreases (indicating better working posture), the task performance improves. These findings emphasize CEDT’s role in maintaining good posture for performance
Recovery experiences: a bibliometric review and science mapping analysis
No full textThe recovery experiences of employees have been examined over the past 17 years. A bibliometric analysis was performed to conduct an extensive examination of worldwide research patterns in this area. Using the Scopus database, 476 publications from 2007 to 2023 were searched. The study focused on examining the temporal distribution, top-performing journals, regions, organisations, authors, international and author collaborations and cited publications. Additionally, it delved into co-word and co-citation analyses. The scientific landscapes were displayed using the VOSviewer software. The results were discussed using performance analysis and visualisation map. The study gives a more complete picture of recovery experiences research and offers hints for future research in this area
Electrodeposition of high hardness and high corrosion resistance Cr-C coating using trivalent chromium bath
No full textThis study presents a novel approach to optimizing Cr-C coatings to achieve enhanced microhardness and corrosion resistance, focusing on the interplay between deposition parameters and coating microstructure. Unlike prior studies that often emphasize limited parameter variations, this research provides a comprehensive analysis of the effects of current density, pH, bath temperature, and deposition time on the microstructure and properties of Cr-C coatings. Advanced characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Vickers microhardness testing, and potentiodynamic polarization scans, were employed to investigate the crystalline structure, surface morphology, composition, mechanical hardness, and corrosion behavior. The key innovation lies in correlating these parameters to achieve coatings with compact grain growth and uniform morphology, resulting in exceptional performance. The study identifies optimal deposition conditions at a current density of 20 A/dm2, pH 1.5, bath temperature of 35 °C, and deposition time of 60 minutes, which yielded the highest hardness and superior corrosion resistance. These findings significantly advance the understanding of Cr-C coating processes and their potential applications in industries demanding high durability and corrosion resistance
