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Perception And Attitudes Towards Epilepsy: Point Of View Of Professionals Allied To Medicine From Mobile Emergency Service In Campinas
Get PDFIntroduction: Epilepsy is very prevalent in our society, but unfortunately lack of knowledge is still very common, contributing to psycho-social difficulties to people with epilepsy. Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the epilepsy' perception and attitudes by professionals of emergency medical service in Campinas, Brazil. Material and methods: This study was carried out with professionals of SAMU-192, who participated on the VII Stroke Workshop of Campinas in November 2007. Results: One hundred-forty nine (149) professionals answered the questionnaire (49% women, average age of 37 years, range from 21 to 59 year). Ninety (60%) were professionals allied to medicine (nurses, health auxiliary, dentists), six (4%) were physicians and 53 (36%) were other professions (secretary, driver). In overall, a great majority of the subjects had an appropriate knowledge regarding epilepsy. But, some beliefs are still present. In relation to epilepsy' perception, some wrong ideas appeared, as epilepsy is a contagious disease, people with epilepsy can not practice physical exercise or to work. Also, the doubts regarding pregnancy and treatment of epilepsy were observed. Regarding attitudes during an epileptic seizure, some inadequate attitudes appeared: to put something in patient's mouth, to restrict the patients' movements or give something strong to smell (alcohol or vinegar) in order to stop the seizure. Conclusion: In this context, it is necessary a continuous education programs to the allied health professionals to improve the perception and attitudes, bringing epilepsy out of the shadows.153119122Fernandes, P.T., Li, L.M., (2005) Estigma na Epilepsia Departamento de Neurologia, , FCM/UNICAMP;Fernandes, P.T., Salgado, P.C., Noronha, A.L.A., de Boer, H.M., Prilipko, L., Sander, J.W., Epilepsy stigma perception in an urban area of a limited resource country (2007) Epilepsy Behav, 11 (1), pp. 25-32Guerreiro, C.A., Guerreiro, M.M., Cendes, F., Lopes-Cendes, I., (2000) Considerações gerais, pp. 1-10. , Lemos Editorial. Epilepsia. 3rd edLi, L.M., Sander, J.W., National demonstration project on epilepsy in Brazil] (2003) Arq Neuropsiquiatr, 61 (1), pp. 153-156. , Mar;Marchetti, R.L., de Castro, A.P., Daltio, C.S., Cremonese, E., Ramos, J.M., Neto, J.G., Attitudes of Brazilian psychiatrists toward people with epilepsy (2004) Epilepsy Behav, 5 (6), pp. 999-1004. , Dec;Marchetti, R.L., Epilepsy in the shadow of Brazilian psychiatry] (2004) Rev Bras Psiquiatr, 26 (1), pp. 67-68. , Mar;Jacoby, A., Chadwick, D., Psychosocial problems in epilepsy (1992) BMJ, 305 (6845), p. 117. , July;Jacoby, A., Gorry, J., Gamble, C., Baker, G.A., Public knowledge, private grief: A study of public attitudes to epilepsy in the United Kingdom and implications for stigma (2004) Epilepsia, 45 (11), pp. 1405-1415. , Nov;Baker, G., The Psychosocial Burden of Epilepsy (2002) Epilepsia, 43 (SUPPL. 6), pp. 26-30Austin, J.K., Shafer, P.O., Deering, J.B., Epilepsy familiarity, know-ledge, and perceptions of stigma: Report from a survey of adolescents in the general population (2002) Epilepsy Behav, 3 (4), pp. 368-375. , Aug;Suurmeijer, T.P., Reuvekamp, M.F., Aldenkamp, B.P., Social functioning, psychological functioning, and quality of life in epilepsy (2001) Epilepsia, 42 (9), pp. 1160-1168. , Sept;Fernandes, P.T., Li, L.M., Percepção de estigma na epilepsia. (2006) Journal of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, 12 (4), pp. 207-218Jacoby, A., Impact of epilepsy on employment status: Findings from a UK study of people with well-controlled epilepsy (1995) Epilepsy Res, 21 (2), pp. 125-132. , June;Fernandes, P.T., Noronha, A.L., Sander, J.W., Bell, G.S., Li, L.M., Training the trainers and disseminating information: A strategy to educate health professionals on epilepsy (2007) Arq Neuropsiquiatr, 65 (SUPL 1), pp. 14-22Noronha, A.L., Fernandes, P.T., Andrade, M.G.G., Santiago, S.M., Sander, J.W., Li, L.M., Training medical students to improve the management of people with epilepsy (2007) Arq Neuropsiquiatr, 65 (SUPL 1), pp. 23-27Fernandes, P.T., Salgado, P.C., Noronha, A.L.A., Barbosa, F.D., Souza, E.A., Li, L.M., Stigma Scale of Epilepsy: Conceptual issues (2004) Journal of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, 10 (4), pp. 213-218Reno, B.A., Fernandes, P.T., Bell, G.S., Sander, J.W., Li, L.M., Stigma and attitudes on epilepsy: A study with secondary school students (2007) Arq Neuropsiquiatr, 65 (SUPL 1), pp. 49-5
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Report Of The Iii National Week Of Epilepsy [relatório Da Iii Semana Nacional De Epilepsia]
No full textThe National Demonstration Project on Epilepsy has sensitized epilepsy lay associations across the country in a joint effort to help bringing epilepsy out of the shadows in Brazil since 2003. The third edition of the National Week of Epilepsy took place in forty-one cities covering all regions in the country. The main objective of this activity was to bring awareness of this condition for the community and also for patients and their relatives. The strategy employed was an uniform message "Citizenship". There were distributions of folders, public manifestations, social activities, lectures and concentrated in a week of activities. In conclusion, the National Week of Epilepsy is a reality in our country and it contributes to reinforce the national movement to bring epilepsy out of the shadows, diminishing the associated stigma and improving the quality of life of people with epilepsy and their families.114205207Fernandes, P.T., Salgado, P.C., Noronha, A.L.A., Barbosa, F.D., Souza, E.A., Li, L.M., Stigma Scale of Epilepsy: Conceptual issues (2004) Journal of Epilepsy and Clinical Neuropshysiology, 10 (4), pp. 213-218LM, L., Sander, J.W., National demonstration project on epilepsy in Brazil] (2003) Arq Neuropsiquiatr, 61 (1), pp. 153-156Fernandes, P.T., Noronha, A.L., Cendes, F., Silvado, C., Guerreiro, C.A., Li, L.M., Relatório do I Encontro Nacional de Associações e Grupos de Pacientes com Epilepsia (2003) Journal of Epilepsy and Clinical Neuropshysiology, 9 (2), pp. 93-96Sem Crise, R., Sem Crise, R., (2003) 5 (Edição Primavera)Fernandes, P.T., Leitão, L.M., Souza, R.J., Li, L.M., Relatório do II Encontro Nacional de Associações e Grupos de Pacientes com Epilepsia (2004) Journal of Epilepsy and Clinical Neuropshysiology, 10 (2), pp. 117-120Fernandes, P.T., Souza, R.J., Li, L.M., Relatório da II Semana Nacional de Epilepsia (2004) Journal of Epilepsy and Clinical Neuropshysiology, 10 (4), pp. 245-247Fernandes, P.T., Souza, R.J., Li, L.M., Relatório do III Encontro Nacional de Associações e Grupos de Pacientes com Epilepsia (2005) Journal of Epilepsy and Clinical Neuropshysiology, 11 (2), pp. 97-9
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
V National Week Of Epilepsy Awareness In Campinas [v Semana Nacional De Conscientização Da Epilepsia Em Campinas]
No full textEpilepsy is a common neurological condition and 70% can achieve seizure control, however, it is still often to observe myths and beliefs regarding epilepsy in our society. The National Demonstration Project on Epilepsy part of WHO/ILAE/IBE Global Campaign Against Epilepsy in Brazil brought important changes in our society through a national movement of epilepsy carried out by lay associations. The National Week of Epilepsy, on the September 9th is one the major national movements with purpose to promote epilepsy awareness within our society and aiming to reduce prejudice associated with this condition. ASPE, a non-governmental organization, participates actively in the movement since its origin in 2003. We believe that the results contribute to reinforce the national movement to bring epilepsy out of the shadows, diminishing the associated stigma and improving the quality of life of people with epilepsy and their families.134197200Fernandes, P.T., Li, L.M., Percepção de estigma na epilepsia (2006) J Epilepsy Clin Neurophysiol, 12 (4), pp. 207-218Noronha, A.L.A., Borges, A., Marques, L.H., Zanetta, D., Fernandes, P.T., De Boer, H.M., Prevalence and Pattern of Epilepsy Treatment in Different Social-economic Classes in Brazil (2007) Epilepsia, pp. 1-6Li, L.M., Sander, J.W., National demonstration project on epilepsy in Brazil (2003) Arq Neuropsiquiatr, 61 (1), pp. 153-156Li, L.M., Fernandes, P.T., Noronha, A.L.A., Marques, L.H.N., Borges, M.A., Cendes, F., Guerreiro, C.A.M., Sander, J.W., Demonstration project on epilepsy in Brazil: Situation assessment (2007) Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 65 (SUPPL. 1), pp. 5-13. , http://www.scielo.br/pdf/anp/v65s1/a02v65s1.pdfLi, L.M., Fernandes, P.T., Noronha, A.L.A., Marques, L.H.N., Borges, M.A., Borges, K., Cendes, F., Sander, J.W., Demonstration project on epilepsy in Brazil: Outcome assessment (2007) Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 65 (SUPPL. 1), pp. 58-62. , http://www.scielo.br/pdf/anp/v65s1/a10v65s1.pdfFernandes, P.T., Noronha, A.L., Sander, J.W., Li, L.M., National epilepsy movement in Brazil (2007) Arq Neuropsiquiatr, 65 (SUPPL. 1), pp. 55-57Fernandes, P.T., Noronha, A.L.A., Cendes, F., Silvado, C., Guerreiro, C.A.M., Li, L.M., Report of the I National Meeting of Associations and Support Groups of People with Epilepsy (2003) Journal of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, 9 (2), pp. 93-96. , http://www.epilepsia.org.br/epi2002/JEp9-2.zipFernandes, P.T., Souza, R.J., Li, L.M., Relatório da II Semana Nacional de Epilepsia (2004) J Epilepsy Clin Neurophysiol, 10 (4), pp. 245-247Fernandes, P.T., Leitão, L.M., Souza, R.J., Li, L.M., Relatório do II Encontro Nacional de Associações e Grupos de Pacientes com Epilepsia (2004) J Epilepsy Clin Neurophysiol, 10 (2), pp. 117-120Fernandes, P.T., Souza, R.J., Li, L.M., Relatório do III Encontro Nacional de Associações e Grupos de Pacientes com Epilepsia (2005) J Epilepsy Clin Neurophysiol, 11 (2), pp. 97-99Fernandes, P.T., Souza, R.J., Li, L.M., Relatório da III Semana Nacional de Epilepsia (2005) J Epilepsy Clin Neurophysiol, 11 (4), pp. 205-20
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Get PDFWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
Get PDFWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
koamabayili/VECTRON-author-checklist: VECTRON author checklist
No full textWe have done our best to complete the author checklist relating to the use of animals in the hut study. Note that the objective for the hut study was to evaluate the IRS treatment applications for residual efficacy against Anopheles mosquitoes, including the local An. coluzzii mosquito population. Cows were only used to attract mosquitoes into the huts and no tests were carried out directly on the cows. The author checklist is intended for use with studies where experiments are carried out on animals, which is why we have had such difficulty in completing this for the hut study, as many of the questions do not relate to how the cows were used
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