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Regional Differences in U.S. Consumer Preferences for Native Woody Shrubs With Varying Aesthetic Characteristics

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Native plants offer a variety of aesthetic (e.g., fall colour, fruit, flowers) and functional benefits (e.g., pollinator friendly, wildlife friendly, water management). How these benefits influence consumer choice and perceived value of native versus introduced plants is not well understood.
Alicia Rihn, Ariana P. Torres, Sue Barton, Bridget K. Behe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Positioning librarians as essential to the new virtual learning environments [PDF]

This paper discusses the explosion in the use of electronic resources by students and the development of e-books. The existing high usage will intensify as virtual learning environments (VLEs) become the primary means of interaction between students and
Ball, David
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Best Practices in Assisted Living: Considering Potential Reforms for California [PDF]

, 2014
Based on a review of assisted living laws of California and 11 other states, California's assisted living policy is significantly out of date. An assisted living resident today is likely to have significant care needs, but California's law in general has
Eric Carlson, Gwen Orloski
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Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in the Era of Robotics: Evolution, Eclipse, or Equilibrium?

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Minimally invasive colorectal surgery has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. Laparoscopy, once viewed with skepticism, is now firmly established as a standard approach, supported by robust randomized trials demonstrating oncologic safety and improved recovery compared to open surgery.
Amanjeet Singh, Archit Gupta, Azhar Perwaiz, Adarsh Chaudhary   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Procuring e-books for the virtual learning environment [PDF]

This paper discusses the explosion in the use of electronic resources by students and the development of e-books. The existing high usage will be intensified as virtual learning environments become the primary means of interaction between students and ...
Ball, David
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Hospice Palliative Home Care in Canada: A Progress Report [PDF]

, 2008
This report is a snapshot of hospice palliative home care services available to Canadians in 2008. The information refers only to hospice palliative care services provided in the home.
Jean Bacon
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Association of a Multimodal Perioperative Care Program With Postoperative Complications in Elderly Patients Undergoing Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Implementation of a multimodal perioperative care program and reduction of postoperative complications. ABSTRACT Purpose This retrospective study aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness of a multimodal perioperative care program in reducing postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
Keiichi Fujiya, Hiroshi Fuseya, Yusuke Yonenaga, Keiko Sanada, Toshimi Inano, Yumi Oguma, Kazuko Nakajima, Chikako Ando, Kumiko Oka, Yusuke Koseki, Kenichiro Furukawa, Yutaka Tanizawa, Masanori Terashima, Etsuro Bando   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outcome Evaluation of Web Based Learning and Continuing Education Program for Maternal and Child Health Nursing and Other Professionals in Mongolia

Central Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018
Objectives: Our aim was to develop a sustainable continuing education model for nurses in maternal and child health through examining the outcomes of a distance education intervention.
Yae Yoshhino, Chris Willott, Enkhjargal Gendenjamtz, Altanbagana Surenkhorloo, Monir Islam, Reiko Sakashita   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Role and Rise of Interprofessional Continuing Education

Journal of Medical Regulation, 2019
For decades, health leadership organizations have identified interprofessional education and team-based care as a critical component of health care quality and safety.
Kate Regnier, Kathy B. Chappell, Dimitra V. Travlos   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Visionary Leadership in Cancer Care: An Interview With Professor Timothy J. Eberlein

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Professor Timothy J. Eberlein and Professor Ken Shirabe, President of the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, during their interview discussing the vision, strategic framework, and leadership that shaped the development of the Siteman Cancer Center into a world‐class institution. ABSTRACT This is a short interview with Professor Timothy J.
Ken Shirabe, Koshi Mimori, Masaki Mori, Yuko Kitagawa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source