50 research outputs found
Atypical Rett syndrome form – case study = Nietypowa postać zespółu Retta – opis przypadku
No full textKochański Bartosz, Plaskiewicz Anna, Kałużny Krystian, Pawlicka Aleksandra, Smuczyński Wojciech, Hagner‑Derengowska Magdalena, Zukow Walery, Hagner Wojciech. Atypical Rett syndrome form – case study = Nietypowa postać zespółu Retta – opis przypadku. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2015;5(2):173-178. ISSN 2391-8306. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15846
http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/2015%3B5%282%29%3A173-178
https://pbn.nauka.gov.pl/works/543114
http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15846
Formerly Journal of Health Sciences. ISSN 1429-9623 / 2300-665X. Archives 2011 – 2014 http://journal.rsw.edu.pl/index.php/JHS/issue/archive
Deklaracja.
Specyfika i zawartość merytoryczna czasopisma nie ulega zmianie.
Zgodnie z informacją MNiSW z dnia 2 czerwca 2014 r., że w roku 2014 nie będzie przeprowadzana ocena czasopism naukowych; czasopismo o zmienionym tytule otrzymuje tyle samo punktów co na wykazie czasopism naukowych z dnia 31 grudnia 2014 r.
The journal has had 5 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Poland parametric evaluation. Part B item 1089. (31.12.2014).
© The Author (s) 2015;
This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland and Radom University in Radom, Poland
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This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial
use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper.
Received: 20.10.2014. Revised 18.01.2015. Accepted: 25.02.2015.
ATYPICAL RETT SYNDROME FORM – CASE STUDY
NIETYPOWA POSTAĆ ZESPÓŁU RETTA – OPIS PRZYPADKU
Bartosz Kochański1, Anna Plaskiewicz1, Krystian Kałużny1, Aleksandra Pawlicka2, Wojciech Smuczyński2, Magdalena Hagner-Derengowska3, Walery Zukow4, Wojciech Hagner1
1Katedra i Klinika Rehabilitacji, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, Polska
2Klinika Neurochirurgii, Neurotraumatologii i Neurochirurgii Dziecięcej, Wydział Lekarski, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, Polska
3Katedra Neuropsychologii Klinicznej, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, Polska
4Wydział Kultury Fizycznej, Zdrowia i Turystyki, Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego w Bydgoszczy, Polska
Summary
Rett syndrome is a rare, progressive neurological disorder that affects mostly female patients. It is a syndrome of pervasive developmental disorders of the neural, skeletal and gastrointestinal systems. According to the statistics Rett syndrome occurs in approximately
1 : 10 000 – 15 000 live births. Besides the classical form of the syndrome, there exist an atypical variation and the clinically distinct form with preserved speech. The authors present a case of a patient suffering from atypical Rett syndrome variant, with no MECP2 gene mutation.
Key words: Rett syndrome, MECP2, atypical Rett Syndrome form.
Streszczenie
Zespół Retta jest rzadkim, postępującym schorzeniem neurologicznym występującym głównie u dziewczynek. Jest to zespół całościowych zaburzeń rozwoju współistniejących w obrębie układu nerwowego, szkieletowego oraz żołądkowo-jelitowego. Według danych statystycznych częstość występowania zespołu Retta szacowana jest na 1: 10 000 – 15 000 urodzeń. W zespole Retta można wyróżnić klasyczną postać, nietypową postać oraz postać odmienną klinicznie z zachowaną mową. Autorzy przedstawiają opis przypadku pacjentki z nietypową postacią zespołu Retta, u której nie występuje mutacja genu MECP2.
Słowa kluczowe: zespół Retta, MECP2, nietypowa postać zespołu Retta.Kochański Bartosz, Plaskiewicz Anna, Kałużny Krystian, Pawlicka Aleksandra, Smuczyński Wojciech, Hagner Derengowska Magdalena, Zukow Walery, Hagner Wojciech. Atypical rett syndrome form – case study = Nietypowa postać zespółu retta – opis przypadku. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2015;5(2):173-178. ISSN 2391-8306. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15846
http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/2015%3B5%282%29%3A173-178
https://pbn.nauka.gov.pl/works/543114
http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1584
Social Entrepreneurial Skills and Practices of Occupational Therapists Engaging in Emerging Community Practice Roles: A Working Theory of Practice Improvement
No full textThe purpose of this mixed-methods study was to explore the relationship between emerging practice in occupational therapy and social entrepreneurship by examining the behaviors and skills used by occupational therapists who are engaged in emerging practice. Five occupational therapists who engage in emerging practice were recruited to participate. The occupational therapists completed two surveys related to behaviors and competencies of social entrepreneurs. The participants also completed a semi-structured interview regarding behaviors, competencies and the occupational perspective of their practice.
Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive statistics. The quantitative data determined a relationship between the skills used by social entrepreneurs as reported in the literature and those used in emerging practice as reported by the occupational therapists. The quantitative data was also used to examine the competencies that were limiting or created boundaries to developing or practicing in emerging areas. The skills that the therapists felt less competent with related to business aspects of their work.
Qualitative data was analyzed using structural coding of the recorded answers to the semi-structured interview questions. Themes were identified using conceptual terms related to social entrepreneur elements and competencies. The qualitative data was used to triangulate the quantitative data and was found to support the identified behaviors and skills the occupational therapists utilized or felt less competent with. Each element is discussed as it relates to the emerging practice of the participants with supporting quotes from the participants included. The qualitative data was also analyzed for themes of occupational perceptive of emerging practice work utilizing conceptual terms from the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework 4th edition. All domains were identified as occupational perspectives of the participants work. Each domain is defined and supporting quotes were provided.
Limitations of the study, implications for occupational therapy curriculum to enhance competencies for emerging practice and recommendations for future research are shared
Oxidative stress and inflammation in cerebral cavernous malformation disease pathogenesis: Two sides of the same coin
No full textAbstractCerebral Cavernous Malformation (CCM) is a vascular disease of proven genetic origin, which may arise sporadically or is inherited as an autosomal dominant condition with incomplete penetrance and highly variable expressivity. CCM lesions exhibit a range of different phenotypes, including wide inter-individual differences in lesion number, size, and susceptibility to intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Lesions may remain asymptomatic or result in pathological conditions of various type and severity at any age, with symptoms ranging from recurrent headaches to severe neurological deficits, seizures, and stroke. To date there are no direct therapeutic approaches for CCM disease besides the surgical removal of accessible lesions. Novel pharmacological strategies are particularly needed to limit disease progression and severity and prevent de novo formation of CCM lesions in susceptible individuals.Useful insights into innovative approaches for CCM disease prevention and treatment are emerging from a growing understanding of the biological functions of the three known CCM proteins, CCM1/KRIT1, CCM2 and CCM3/PDCD10. In particular, accumulating evidence indicates that these proteins play major roles in distinct signaling pathways, including those involved in cellular responses to oxidative stress, inflammation and angiogenesis, pointing to pathophysiological mechanisms whereby the function of CCM proteins may be relevant in preventing vascular dysfunctions triggered by these events. Indeed, emerging findings demonstrate that the pleiotropic roles of CCM proteins reflect their critical capacity to modulate the fine-tuned crosstalk between redox signaling and autophagy that govern cell homeostasis and stress responses, providing a novel mechanistic scenario that reconciles both the multiple signaling pathways linked to CCM proteins and the distinct therapeutic approaches proposed so far. In addition, recent studies in CCM patient cohorts suggest that genetic susceptibility factors related to differences in vascular sensitivity to oxidative stress and inflammation contribute to inter-individual differences in CCM disease susceptibility and severity.This review discusses recent progress into the understanding of the molecular basis and mechanisms of CCM disease pathogenesis, with specific emphasis on the potential contribution of altered cell responses to oxidative stress and inflammatory events occurring locally in the microvascular environment, and consequent implications for the development of novel, safe, and effective preventive and therapeutic strategies
Level I FW in a Simulated Environment: A Blueprint on How to Use Simucase™
No full textSimulation education is a sought-out teaching modality in allied healthcare education to bridge the classroom and the clinic. In addition to developing healthcare student professionals’ skills, attitudes and key competencies, simulation can also be used to address the national fieldwork shortage, as well as site capacity issues related to the current pandemic. Although the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) has recently indicated that simulation is an acceptable method to deliver Level I fieldwork, there are limited resources available. This paper will provide a pedagogical blueprint for incorporating computer-based simulation and case-based learning principles using the Simucase™ platform for a one-week, Level I fieldwork experience. A model of best practice for a Level I fieldwork experience will be shared, to include a framework with learning objectives, example syllabus, student assessment, and debriefing rubric. This model aligns with the Occupational Therapy Education Research Agenda, which challenges the profession to expand faculty development, provide resources on instructional methods and identify signature pedagogies in occupational therapy fieldwork education
Simulated fieldwork: A virtual approach to clinical education
No full textThe purpose of this study was to investigate student satisfaction and perceived clinical reasoning and learning using a computer-based simulation platform that incorporates case-based learning principles. The simulation was used to replace a previously scheduled face-to-face clinical rotation which was cancelled due to COVID-19. A descriptive design was used to implement the Satisfaction with Simulation Experience Scale (SSES) with students (n = 27) following each a low fidelity (paper cases) and high fidelity (Simucase™) simulation. A comparison of the SSES data following paper cases and simulation scenarios indicated statistically significant increases in Debrief and Reflection (p = 0.008) and Clinical Reasoning (p = 0.043), suggesting that students develop in-depth reflection, reasoning, and clinical abilities as they progress through their simulated experience
Building Community-Engaged Learning Through Interprofessional Mentorship
No full textMentoring is an essential concept for facilitating learning across many disciplines to support the professional development of students into the workforce. Typically, these mentorships are initiated between individuals in a similar field or expertise for the purpose of meeting learning objectives driven by profession-specific standards. This paper describes the importance of expanding traditional mentorship opportunities to encompass interdisciplinary mentoring relationships which can foster interprofessional learning, promote increased diverse experiences in underrepresented communities, and create pathways for community-engagement between academic institutions and partnering organizations to improve client services. This study included an innovative approach which used evidenced-based resources to support mentors in their willingness to mentor students outside of their own profession. The findings of this program acknowledge that with intentional educational resources framed within interprofessional learning, mentors of diverse backgrounds can grow in their perception of confidence and competence leading to improved understanding of the importance of communication strategies and the various ways mentors and mentees can communicate with one another. In addition, mentors can develop greater confidence of their ability to mentor and serve as a role model by nurturing trust in the relationship which can lead to positive self-efficacy of the student in the community-engaged partnership.
 
The Prickly Pear 1944
No full textYearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations
Mindfulness in the Occupational Therapy Classroom: Infusing Grit, Gratitude Practice, and a Growth Mindset into OT Education
No full textWith the rigor of occupational therapy programs increasing to meet the demands of the diverse healthcare system, students are reporting stress and anxiety at an increasing rate. This mixed methods study assessed the outcomes of occupational therapy students who participated in a comprehensive mindfulness program that included interventions on grit, gratitude practice, and growth mindset. Twenty-four occupational therapy students participated in the 10-week mindful-based intervention program prior to a Level I fieldwork experience. Data was collected pre- and post-intervention using the 12-item Grit Scale, the Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6), the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ), journal entries, and a satisfaction survey at the completion of the program. Student outcomes included statistically significant changes in grit and gratitude. While growth mindset was not statistically significant, there were meaningful changes in reported self-regulation, both in the classroom and clinical experience. Infusing mindful-based curriculum into occupational therapy education can have a positive effect on both the occupational therapy student and subsequent clinical experiences, ultimately carrying over to therapeutic client interactions. Educators within academia and in clinical settings can utilize similar interventions to ensure students are holistically prepared to meet the demands of the current healthcare system
Pesticide runoff from a strawberry field
No full textEit feltlysimeterforsøk i jordbær der det er nytta ulike plantevernmiddel mot ugras, skadedyr og plantesjukdomar er utført på Foss gard i Lier (Buskerud) under dagleg leiing av Landbrukets Fagsenter Østlandet, frukt og bærring. Hovudmålet til prosjektet var å sjå på produksjonssystem som er retta mot miljøvenleg plantevernpraksis og få dokumentert kunnskap om bruk av plantevernmiddel i jord. Rapporten er konsentrert om restmengder av plantevernmiddel i grøftevatn og overflatevatn i dyrkingsforsøk der det er nytta svart plast med dryppvatning og mattekultur av halm der det er bruka vatnspreiar. Det er Bioforsk Lab (Pesticidlaboratoriet) som har analysert vatnprøvane. I denne rapporten er resultata frå feltforsøket nytta i modellsimulering til å kunna beskriva ei slik vatnavrenning og utlekking av plantevernmiddel og på den måten finna kor gyldig den nytta matematiske modellformelen var. Viser til oppsummerte konklusjonar i avsnittet modellsimulering (s. 16)Pesticide runoff from a strawberry fieldUtlekking av plantevernmiddel frå jordbærfeltpublishedVersio
