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In-hospital informal caregivers' needs as perceived by themselves and by the nursing staff in Northern Greece: A descriptive study

BMC Nursing, 2011
Background Informal care is common in many countries, especially in Greece, where families provide care in hospitals. Health education and informational needs are important factors for family members which are often underestimated by nursing staff.
Georgiadou Charikleia, Areti Tsaloglidou, Psychogiou Maria, Sgantzos Markos, Raftopoulos Vasilios, Lavdaniti Maria, Serpanou Ismini, Sapountzi-Krepia Despina   +7 more
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Understanding informal networks in higher education institutions : theoretical concepts from a Russian and Norwegian perspective [PDF]

, 2015
This article discusses theoretical concepts with regard to informal networks in the Russian and Norwegian society and higher education institutions (HEI) in particular.
Goes, Sander
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Formal and informal social care in people with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal diseases: a cross‐sectional multicentre survey

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Introduction Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases(RMDs) are leading causes of physical disability, necessitating support with activities of daily living(ADLs). This study describes social care received by patients with RMDs in two disperate regions of England: Salford(urban) and Norfolk(rural).
Mehreen Somro, Karen Durrant, William G Dixon, John McBeth, Alex MacGregor, Max Yates, Jenny H Humphreys   +6 more
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Microengineered Gradient Hydrogels for Mechanobiology

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Gradient hydrogels are used to mimic the mechanical heterogeneity in native tissues, offering powerful in vitro platforms to study cell‐material interactions in diverse pathophysiological contexts. Here, we present a comprehensive review of the design and experimental considerations for stiffness gradient hydrogels, discussing exemplary achievements ...
Shin Wei Chong, Deepu Ashok, Anna Waterhouse, Marcela M. M. Bilek, Daniele Vigolo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The formality of learning science in everyday life: A conceptual literature review

Nordina: Nordic Studies in Science Education, 2012
The terms non-formal and informal are attributed to learning in everyday life by many authors, often linked to their interests in particular learning practices.
Niels Bonderup Dohn
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The Effect of Informal Training in Cultural Clubs on Social Growth and Progress and Citizenship Culture of Citizens in Shiraz, Iran [PDF]

Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences, 2017
Background: Cultural clubs involve a variety of programs and classes that seek to enhance the culture and identity of the citizens. The present study determined the effect of informal education by cultural centers on Shiraz citizens’ development, social ...
Sediqeh Youssefi
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Biomass Burning Bookmark [PDF]

, 2005
This bookmark on biomass burning includes a Web address for additional information and resources.

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End of life care: an educational pathway for community nurses. [PDF]

, 2014
This article reports on an innovative educational pathway for district and community nurses aimed at enhancing confidence and competence in dealing with end of life care (EoLC). Nurses were aligned with a mentor from a specialist palliative care team and,
Atkinson, Joanne, Marples, Gwen, Steven, Alison, White, Gail   +3 more
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The Role of Social Food Infrastructure in Addressing SNAP Participation Gaps: Evidence From Linked Administrative and Ground‐Sourced Data

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We link American Community Survey and SNAP records for 185,000 units with ground‐sourced social food infrastructure data from FindFoodIL (Illinois Extension SNAP‐Ed) to examine SNAP participation determinants among eligible units. Bivariate probit models reveal, beyond SNAP offices, quantity of social infrastructure is associated with ...
Michael Lotspeich‐Yadao, Caitlin Kownacki, Jennifer McCaffrey, Craig Wesley Carpenter   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Volcanic Aerosols Bookmark [PDF]

, 2005
This bookmark on volcanic aerosols provides a Web address for additional information and resources.

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