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Person-Centred care of a patient with Alzheimer´s dementia
No full textUvod: Alzheimerjeva demenca je med vsemi oblikami demence najpogostejša. Pristop na osebo osredotočene oskrbe temelji na oblikovanju zdravih odnosov med izvajalci oskrbe, uporabniki storitev in drugimi, ki so pomembni v njihovem življenju. Namen zaključnega dela je bil ugotoviti, kako takšen pristop vpliva na kakovost življenja pacientov z Alzheimerjevo demenco.
Metode: Pregledana je bila znanstvena literatura v mednarodnih podatkovnih bazah MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science in SAGE. Za analizo in sintezo rezultatov smo uporabili pristop po Thomas in Harden. Upoštevane so bile smernice PRISMA.
Rezultati: Od 575 identificiranih zadetkov je bilo v končno analizo vključenih 7 raziskav in identificiranih 6 sekundarnih tem, povezanih z vplivom na osebo osredotočene oskrbe pacientov z Alzheimerjevo demenco na kakovost življenja: vzpostavljanje ljubečih odnosovpodpiranje dostojanstvaskupno ukvarjanje s pomembnimi dejavnostmiprilagajanje razvijajočim se potrebamizboljšanje dobrega počutja in kakovosti življenjaobvladovanje simptomov in neželenih učinkov antipsihotikov.
Razprava in sklep: Na osebo osredotočena oskrba pozitivno vpliva na ohranitev in krepitev kakovosti življenja pacienta z Alzheimerjevo demenco. Pomembno je, da se takšna oskrba zaradi narave bolezni skozi različne faze začne dovolj zgodaj in da so oskrbovanci/negovalci ter pacientovi bližnji poučeni o njenih načelih in pristopih.Introduction: Alzheimer\u27s dementia is the most common among all forms of dementia. The person-centred care approach is based on forming healthy relationships among caregivers, service users, and others who are important in their lives. The purpose of this thesis was to determine how such an approach influences the quality of life of patients with Alzheimer\u27s dementia.
Methods: We reviewed scientific literature from international databases, including MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, and SAGE, following PRISMA guidelines. The Thomas & Harden approach was used for the analysis and synthesis of results.
Results: Out of 575 identified hits, we included 7 studies in the final analysis and identified 6 secondary themes related to the impact of person-centred care for patients with Alzheimer\u27s dementia on the quality of life: establishing loving relationshipssupporting dignityengaging in meaningful activities togetheradapting to evolving needsenhancing well-being and quality of lifemanaging symptoms and side effects of antipsychotics.
Discussion and Conclusion: Person-centred care positively influences the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life for patients with Alzheimer\u27s dementia. It is crucial for such care to commence early due to the nature of the disease through different stages, and caregivers as well as the patient\u27s close ones should be educated on its principles and approaches.
Convergence to Lexicographically Optimal Base in a (Contra)Polymatroid and Applications to Densest Subgraph and Tree Packing
No full textBoob et al. [Boob et al., 2020] described an iterative peeling algorithm called Greedy++ for the Densest Subgraph Problem (DSG) and conjectured that it converges to an optimum solution. Chekuri, Qaunrud and Torres [Chandra Chekuri et al., 2022] extended the algorithm to supermodular density problems (of which DSG is a special case) and proved that the resulting algorithm Super-Greedy++ (and hence also Greedy++) converges. In this paper we revisit the convergence proof and provide a different perspective. This is done via a connection to Fujishige’s quadratic program for finding a lexicographically optimal base in a (contra) polymatroid [Satoru Fujishige, 1980], and a noisy version of the Frank-Wolfe method from convex optimization [Frank and Wolfe, 1956; Jaggi, 2013]. This yields a simpler convergence proof, and also shows a stronger property that Super-Greedy++ converges to the optimal dense decomposition vector, answering a question raised in Harb et al. [Harb et al., 2022]. A second contribution of the paper is to understand Thorup’s work on ideal tree packing and greedy tree packing [Thorup, 2007; Thorup, 2008] via the Frank-Wolfe algorithm applied to find a lexicographically optimum base in the graphic matroid. This yields a simpler and transparent proof. The two results appear disparate but are unified via Fujishige’s result and convex optimization
Second language phonology at the interface between acoustic and orthographic input
No full textRecently researchers have become increasingly interested in the influence of orthographic forms on second language (L2) phonology. Orthographic forms (or spellings) represent the sounds and words of a language in writing. L2 learners, in particular those in instructed settings, are simultaneously exposed to the orthographic forms and the phonological forms of the target language. Recent investigations have indicated that orthographic input can affect learners’ phonological development and word learning in their second language in various ways. The availability of L2 orthographic forms in the input to L2 learners can facilitate speech production, perception, and/or word form learning (Escudero, Hayes-Harb, & Mitterer, 2008; Showalter & Hayes-Harb, 2013). It can hinder targetlike acquisition (Bassetti, 2007; Hayes-Harb, Nicol, & Barker, 2010), or it can have mixed effects or no effect at all (Escudero & Wanrooij, 2010; Simon, Chamblessb, & Alvesc, 2010)
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George Harb with family, Jerusalem, 1958
No full textThis is a digital reproduction of an image held in the private collection of George Harb. This photograph shows George Harb with members of his family. Included in the photo are George Harb's sister Widad (far left) and their mother (left). George Harb (right) sits next to his brother-in-law George Hazboun (far right). This image is part of the George Harb Photos collection, within the George Harb project of the Planet Bethlehem Archive.</div
In the memory of Talaat Harb Pacha
No full textReviving the memory of Talaat Harb Pacha, Mahmoud Nabil Ibrahim, great-grandson of Talaat Harb, and Abdelaziz Ezz El Arab, professor at AUC, talk about how Talaat Harb dressed. Additionally, they highlight the occasion in which Talaat Harb attained the title Pacha, his achievements, and finally his career and personal challenges. This is a story about Talaat Harb Pacha the founder of Banque Misr and famous Egyptian economist, but what’s also interesting is that he’s a very distant relative from my mother\u27s side
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George Harb gives a speech, 1959
No full textThis is a digital reproduction of an image held in the private collection of George Harb. This photograph shows George Harb giving a speech on 30 June 1959.George Harb became famous all over Bethlehem as a “khatib” (orator/public speaker) due to his specialism in the Arabic language and his talent for oratory. Arabic was the main subject he taught in his career as a teacher. As such he was often selected, and often still is, for any event requiring a public speaker, especially for the various marriage rituals. These include the “tulba” (formal request of hand in marriage – usually a private affair within the families’ homes); the “khutba” (engagement ceremony/party where bride and groom exchange rings); the “sahra” (evening party for the groom and male friends/relatives); and the actual wedding reception/party (which includes the “zaffa” – wedding procession). George would be hired as a speaker at all these events, especially for Bethlehem’s notable and elite families. He would also be hired for funerals, especially during the First Intifada when he was regularly called out to Bethlehem’s refugee camps to commemorate individuals recently martyred. This image is part of the George Harb Photos collection, within the George Harb project of the Planet Bethlehem Archive.</div
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George Harb giving a speech,1958
No full textThese are digital reproductions of images held in the private collection of George Harb. These photographs show George Harb giving a speech to an audience on 3 July 1958. George Harb became famous all over Bethlehem as a “khatib” (orator/public speaker) due to his specialism in the Arabic language and his talent for oratory. Arabic was the main subject he taught in his career as a teacher. As such he was often selected, and often still is, for any event requiring a public speaker, especially for the various marriage rituals. These include the “tulba” (formal request of hand in marriage – usually a private affair within the families’ homes); the “khutba” (engagement ceremony/party where bride and groom exchange rings); the “sahra” (evening party for the groom and male friends/relatives); and the actual wedding reception/party (which includes the “zaffa” – wedding procession).George would be hired as a speaker at all these events, especially for Bethlehem’s notable and elite families. He would also be hired for funerals, especially during the First Intifada when he was regularly called out to Bethlehem’s refugee camps to commemorate individuals recently martyred. This image is part of the George Harb Photos collection, within the George Harb project of the Planet Bethlehem Archive.</div
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Nadia Harb, Cairo, 1966
No full textThis is a digital reproduction of an image held in the private collection of George Harb. This photograph is a close up portrait of George Harb's sister, Nadia, at the American University of Cairo where she studied in 1966.This image is part of the George Harb project in the Planet Bethlehem Archive.</div
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George Harb gives a speech, c.1960
No full textThis is a digital reproduction of an image held in the private collection of George Harb. This photograph shows George Harb giving a speech c.1960.George Harb became famous all over Bethlehem as a “khatib” (orator/public speaker) due to his specialism in the Arabic language and his talent for oratory. Arabic was the main subject he taught in his career as a teacher. As such he was often selected, and often still is, for any event requiring a public speaker, especially for the various marriage rituals. These include the “tulba” (formal request of hand in marriage – usually a private affair within the families’ homes); the “khutba” (engagement ceremony/party where bride and groom exchange rings); the “sahra” (evening party for the groom and male friends/relatives); and the actual wedding reception/party (which includes the “zaffa” – wedding procession). George would be hired as a speaker at all these events, especially for Bethlehem’s notable and elite families. He would also be hired for funerals, especially during the First Intifada when he was regularly called out to Bethlehem’s refugee camps to commemorate individuals recently martyred. This image is part of the George Harb Photos collection, within the George Harb project of the Planet Bethlehem Archive.</div
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George Harb giving a speech, 1964
No full textThis is a digital reproduction of an image held in the private collection of George Harb. This photograph shows George Harb giving a speech to an audience on 24 May 1964. George Harb became famous all over Bethlehem as a “khatib” (orator/public speaker) due to his specialism in the Arabic language and his talent for oratory. Arabic was the main subject he taught in his career as a teacher. As such he was often selected, and often still is, for any event requiring a public speaker, especially for the various marriage rituals. These include the “tulba” (formal request of hand in marriage – usually a private affair within the families’ homes); the “khutba” (engagement ceremony/party where bride and groom exchange rings); the “sahra” (evening party for the groom and male friends/relatives); and the actual wedding reception/party (which includes the “zaffa” – wedding procession).George would be hired as a speaker at all these events, especially for Bethlehem’s notable and elite families. He would also be hired for funerals, especially during the First Intifada when he was regularly called out to Bethlehem’s refugee camps to commemorate individuals recently martyred. This image is part of the George Harb Photos collection, within the George Harb project of the Planet Bethlehem Archive.</div
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