Perception of a Multidisciplinary Team on Physical Restraint Use on Older Adults: Care Paradoxes [PDF]
Geriatrics, Gerontology and AgingOBJECTIVE: To describe the perception of a multidisciplinary team on the use of physical restraint in older adults. METHODS: Qualitative research conducted with 58 health professionals in two long term care facilities for older adults located in the ...
Maria Risiane da Silva Andrade +5 more
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Habeas Corpus: Fourth Circuit Allows Writ to Issue to State Prisoner Not Yet Serving Sentence Under Attack [PDF]
, 1966 By manipulating the concept of custody to include the legal effects of a conviction precedent to service of sentence, the Fourth Circuit has extended the use of the writ of habeas corpus into new and perhaps questionable ...
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Blind protein structure prediction using accelerated free-energy simulations. [PDF]
, 2016 We report a key proof of principle of a new acceleration method [Modeling Employing Limited Data (MELD)] for predicting protein structures by molecular dynamics simulation.
Brini, Emiliano +4 more
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Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This review explores the integration of microfluidic technology with organoid systems as an innovative platform for studying menopausea complex multi‐organ condition. By enabling precise simulation of inter‐organ communication and hormone responses, microfluidic organoids offer a physiologically relevant model for investigating menopausal syndrome and ...
Qianyi Zhang +4 more
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The effect of chronic peripheral nesfatin-1 application on blood pressure in normal and chronic restraint stressed rats: Related with circulating level of blood pressure regulators [PDF]
, 2015 Nesfatin is a peptide secreted by peripheral tissues, central and peripheral nervous system. It is involved in the regulation of homeostasis. Although the effects of nesfatin-1 on nutrition have been studied widely in the literature, the mechanisms of ...
Ayada, C. +3 more
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou +4 more
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Variation found in rates of restraint and seclusion among students with a disability [PDF]
, 2013 The restraint and seclusion of individuals—practices usually associated with highly restrictive environments—are extreme responses to student behavior used in some public schools.
Connelly, Vincent J. +2 more
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Food for Thought:A Randomised Controlled Trial of Emotional Freedom Techniques and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the Treatment of Food Cravings [PDF]
, 2016 Addressing the internal determinants of dysfunctional eating behaviours (e.g. food cravings) in the prevention and treatment of obesity has been increasingly recognised.
Bannatyne, Amy Jean +4 more
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Bioinspired Soft‐Skeleton Robotics With Cooperative Shape Transformation and Stiffness Adaptation
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A bioinspired soft‐skeleton robot that integrates variable‐stiffness chain skeletons into a soft textile skin is developed. The chain skeletons are highly flexible initially but can stiffen upon pneumatic actuation, enabling large deformation and enhanced load‐bearing capacity.
Mengyuan Niu +5 more
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Use of restraint in a psychiatric hospital
Telangana Journal of Psychiatry, 2016 Managing patients who are aggressive and violent is a challenging task for staff of psychiatric hospitals. Physical or chemical restraint is resorted to when verbal counseling does not help in de-escalation.
K Chandrashekar, A Rashmi
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