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Conceptualization and Schematization of Mesoscale Sustainable Drainage Systems: A Full-Scale Study

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) can be considered the joint product of water engineering and urban planning and design since these systems must comply with hydraulic, hydrologic, and social-ecological functions. To enhance this joint collaboration, a conceptual model of mesoscale SuDS is introduced based on the observed rainfall-runoff responses from two catchments with SuDS and a pipe-bound c

Att visa tillit genom val av ersättningsmodell – effekter av anslagsfinansiering i hälso- och sjukvården i Region Skåne

Detta kapitel handlar om ersättningsmodellens betydelse inom sjukhusvårdeni Region Skåne. År 2012 återgick regionen till traditionellanslagsfinansiering efter att under perioden 2006–2011 ersatt sjukhuseni efterskott utifrån antalet producerade vårdkontakter; så kalladDRG-baserad ersättning.DRG-baserad ersättning har stått i centrum för kritiken mot NewPublic Management inom sjukhusvården. Såväl f

‘It is completely ok to give up a little sometimes’ : Metaphors and Normality in Swedish Cancer Talk

The clichéd conceptualization of cancer illness as a battle, which the patient can either win or lose, can be problematic. For patients referred to palliative care, it can cause feelings of guilt and failure. This framing of cancer, here referred to as ‘the battle script’, has been questioned in previous research, and there seems to be awareness among health practitioners that battle metaphors shoThe clichéd conceptualization of cancer illness as a battle, which the patient can either win or lose, can be problematic. For patients referred to palliative care, it can cause feelings of guilt and failure. This framing of cancer, here referred to as ‘the battle script’, has been questioned in previous research, and there seems to be awareness among health practitioners that battle metaphors sho

Measuring Knowledge of Multiword Items

This chapter discusses fundamental considerations related to the measurement of knowledge of multiword items (MWI). Central concepts like validity and reliability are accounted for, as are steps for linking theoretical and operational definitions with scoring procedures. Next, different approaches for MWI measurement are presented. This includes an account of traditional pencil-and-paper test form

Ageism and surgical treatment of breast cancer in Italian hospitals

Aim: To determine if age is a factor influencing the type of breast cancer surgery (radical versus conservative) in Italy and to investigate the regional differences in breast cancer surgery clinical practice. Methods: Retrospective study is based on national hospital discharge records. The study draws on routinely collected data from hospital discharge records in Italy in 2010. The following excl

Validity of peptic ulcer disease and upper gastrointestinal bleeding diagnoses in administrative databases : a systematic review protocol

INTRODUCTION: Administrative healthcare databases are useful to investigate the epidemiology, health outcomes, quality indicators and healthcare utilisation concerning peptic ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding, but the databases need to be validated in order to be a reliable source for research. The aim of this protocol is to perform the first systematic review of studies reporting the validatio

The UP-TECH project, an intervention to support caregivers of Alzheimer's disease patients in Italy : Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Background: The epidemic of Alzheimer's disease (AD) represents a significant challenge for the health care and social service systems of many developed countries. AD affects both patients and family caregivers, on whom the main burden of care falls, putting them at higher risk of stress, anxiety, mortality and lower quality of life. Evidence remains controversial concerning the effectiveness of p

Tackling the Phenomenon of Elder Abuse in Italy : A Review of Existing Legislation and Policies as a Learning Resource

In Italy, data and information on prevalence and characteristics of elder abuse are very limited, and a specific legal and policy framework is lacking. Some articles of the Penal Code refer to the larger context of violence against disadvantaged groups, and some general support services not specifically dedicated to this issue are managed by local municipalities. In this context, empirical researc

Socio-Economic Determinants and Self-Reported Depressive Symptoms During Postpartum Period

The researchers' aims were to estimate the prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms in Italy. Cross-sectional data from the survey, "Health and use of health care in Italy" were analyzed. The authors focused on 5,812 women, pregnant some time during five years before the survey. Multiple logistic regression was used to evaluate risk factors independently associated with postpartum depressive s