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… the paper-based task, 21 of 30 had completed tertiary education, compared with 15 of 30 in the group that … 12 6 Mean age, years (range) 52.6 (27–67) 51.0 (27–70) Education Secondary 15 9 Tertiary 15 21 Occupational status … it any easier ...” “It’s the most clearly written piece of medical information I’ve ever seen. I could actually …
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… and specific home-based interventions undertaken mostly by medical and nursing personnel. 1 - 3 , 7 - 9 Results have … generic nature of the intervention and the absence of any medical intervention. Although patients were aware of their … income from government pension 215 (69%) 189 (66%) Highest education Diploma/certificate 218 (70%) 192 (67%) …
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… Methods Our study had a mixed method design, using medical record data to describe patterns of contraception … General practitioners employed by the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS) live in the largest community, and … for the three communities from January 2013 61 community education sessions conducted 2013–2014, with a total …
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… and other explanations have been noted (eg, many medical consequences may reflect drug treatments for the … involve a pluralistic approach involving medication, education and a wellbeing plan — secondary conditions may or …
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… service. Home carers and healthcare providers require education to ensure a palliative approach that meets the …
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Health care
… in a Cochrane review. 1 Since 1993, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has recommended that all … supplementation. These are important findings in preparing education and awareness campaigns to accompany the mandatory … is to be hoped that a combination of food fortification and education will result in an increased intake of folate and, …
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Clinical update
… which can result in significant financial, vocational, educational, and emotional pressures for individuals, their … for ESKD, currently only 16% of all dialysis patients are medically suitable and on the national transplantation … dialysis locations and, for most people, the constant medical supervision available in hospital-based units is …
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… thereby making more resources available for other patients. Education of patients and their relatives appeared to have a … to increase these. First introduced by the New England Medical Center, clinical pathways are now incorporated into … many hospitals worldwide. 13,14 Pathways involve input from medical, nursing, paramedical and administrative staff, and …
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… 7 , 21 - 23 Access to antenatal care and related health education, including breastfeeding promotion, is often … nicotine replacement therapy, support groups and community education about the harmful effects of active and passive … Such programs would ideally be delivered through Aboriginal Medical Services. 23 Health care providers, especially …
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Public health
… PNG health centre staff in management. This has required education of relevant health, customs and immigration staff … the public health issues. It is hoped that increased education of all parties involved in providing services …
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… comprises about 30% of acute coronary syndromes 1 and is a medical emergency. Prompt and efficient treatment can … to early reperfusion is delay by patients in summoning medical assistance after the onset of symptoms. Australian … to maximise the chances of this occurring. The current NHFA education campaign encouraging patients to call emergency …
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… and 19.4% ( n = 1018/5236) were provided with an active medical or psychological treatment. Among those with the … and 35.9% ( n = 133/370) were provided with an active medical or psychological treatment. Among those with … Additionally, some other particular sociodemographic, educational and geographical factors (eg, being male, having …
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… the most recent case of ABLV infection was not brought to medical attention at the time. 5 In a 3-month period after … by infection control staff, 61 (35.9%) were referred for medical review by the infectious diseases team because of …
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… Australian Government’s Quality Assurance for Aboriginal Medical Services (QAAMS) Program, 4 , 5 which now involves … assessment. Participants were interviewed to obtain a basic medical history and underwent a physical examination. They … Patients expressed their appreciation of the simultaneous education and opportunity to “see what happens with their …
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… issues relating to self-image, independence, sexuality, education, career development and compliance with treatment. … cancer units”, which are able to provide specialised medical, nursing and psychosocial treatments. Such units … N Engl J Med 2003; 349: 627-628. 18 © 2003 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved. Reprinted with …
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… as determined from coroner’s records (four cases) or local medical officer (one case). A single investigator was … or other cardiac-related symptoms were identified, and medical records searched for all relevant clinical, … 19 Conventional measures of employment, income, housing and education did not account for this health differential. The …
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… clearly between the factors which will transform medical practice and opinion, and those which will galvanise … little enfranchisement of the community. We have a medical and hospital system, rather than a health system … action across a range of portfolios — environment, education, water supply, police and health. This kind of …
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… medication, use of other medication and whether they sought medical attention. They were also invited to guess to which … community meant a potential bias in socioeconomic and educational status of participants. The observed spectrum of … A recent US study found that 67% of patients seeking medical care for cold episodes believed that vitamin C …
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… 8 Poor sleep quality due to a sleep disorder, other medical conditions or misalignment of sleep in shift workers … shift workers. 18 There is a marked increase in preventable medical errors, including those resulting in fatalities, … opportunities of up to 60 minutes, and also that workplace education be provided that subjective feelings of sleepiness …
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… NSW 10-17 2018 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference , Sydney, NSW 11-14 11th … 14-16 31 st Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation International Conference , … Innovation in Health , Melbourne, VIC MARCH TBA Medical Parents of Australia and New Zealand Conference, …
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