Exploring Resilience When Living with a Wound — An Integrative Literature Review [PDF]
, 2014 The psychological impact for patients with wounds can be significant, and adverse psychological effects frequently occur when there are permanent changes in the body’s structure or function.
Edward, Karen-Leigh, Ousey, Karen
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Post‐Processing Strengthened 3D Artificial Fingertip with Multi‐Intensity Pain Perception
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.The 3D multi‐intensity pain‐perceptive artificial fingertip (HBAF) is designed, whose mechanical and conductive properties are highly improved via novel post‐processing. With the soft adhesive gel layer, which is grown on the base of HBAF, it is seamlessly assembled with the robotic hand and further evaluates the safe factor of gripping.
Huijing Li +6 more
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Psychological Stress = PhysiologicalStress?
, 2022 <jats:p> Abstract. The present study analyzed experimentally the association between the experience of psychological stress and the physiological stress response of prospective teachers. The experienced stress was assessed by self-reported data. Cortisol concentrations via saliva samples reflected the physiological response.
Ditzen, Beate +3 more
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Addressing Traumatic Stress in the Acute Traumatically Injured Patient [PDF]
, 2017 Psychological injuries after an acute traumatic event are commonly overlooked. Currently within United States, there is no consistently utilized screening process that addresses traumatic stress within the acute trauma population.
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A soft robotic simulator is developed to replicate the digital removal of feces (DRF), a sensitive yet essential nursing procedure. Integrating soft actuators, sensors, and a realistic rectal model, the simulator balances functional fidelity with perceptual realism. Engineering evaluations and nurse feedback confirm its potential to enhance training in
Shoko Miyagawa +10 more
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Changes in hair cortisol in a New Zealand community sample during the Covid-19 pandemic
Comprehensive PsychoneuroendocrinologyBackground: Evidence suggests that countries with higher Covid-19 infection rates experienced poorer mental health. This study examined whether hair cortisol reduced over time in New Zealand, a country that managed to eliminate the virus in the first ...
Elizabeth Broadbent +7 more
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Roads and residents : measurement and mitigation of psychological stress : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Environmental and Resource Planning at Massey University [PDF]
, 1997 Psychological stress, suffered by property owners who are forced to relinquish land for roading development, is difficult to quantify. However, psychological stress can have a significant adverse impact on affected home and business owners.
Clare, Michelle Lisa
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Sexual well-being and diurnal cortisol after prostate cancer treatment. [PDF]
, 2020 Sexual dysfunction and psychological distress are common after prostate cancer. Research has not examined the role of neuroendocrine markers of stress (e.g. cortisol).
Gaffey, Allison E +4 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This article introduces a soft wearable eyelid sling device incorporating a hydraulic soft artificial muscle (SAM) for achieving complete closure of an eyelid. The SAM is driven by a cam mechanism that provides a displacement profile closely matched with those of a healthy eyelid.
Patrick Pruscino +7 more
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The impact of antenatal psychological group interventions on psychological well-being : a systematic review of the qualitative and quantitative evidence [PDF]
, 2016 Depression, anxiety and stress in the perinatal period can have serious, long-term consequences for women, their babies and their families. Over the last two decades, an increasing number of group interventions with a psychological approach have been ...
Jomeen, Julie +2 more
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