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Identifying a Systems Thinker: Matching a Candidate’s Systems Thinking Abilities with the Job

Applied System Innovation, 2022
Systems thinking is an evolving field, and there is growing demand to integrate systems thinking into many fields. The goal of the present study was to develop a new tool for identifying systems thinkers. The study was conducted in two stages. The first,
Anat Nissel Miller, Sigal Kordova, Tal Grinshpoun, Shraga Shoval   +3 more
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Understanding the Structural Complexity of Induced Travel Demand in Decision-Making: A System Dynamics Approach

Organizacija, 2016
Background and purpose: Induced travel demand (ITD) is a phenomenon where road construction increases vehicles’ kilometers traveled. It has been approached with econometric models that use elasticities as measure to estimate how much travel demand can be
Angarita-Zapata Juan S., Parra-Valencia Jorge A., Andrade-Sosa Hugo H.   +2 more
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The MedSupport Multilevel Intervention to Enhance Support for Pediatric Medication Adherence: Development and Feasibility Testing

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction We developed MedSupport, a multilevel medication adherence intervention designed to address root barriers to medication adherence. This study sought to explore the feasibility and acceptability of the MedSupport intervention strategies to support a future full‐scale randomized controlled trial.
Elizabeth G. Bouchard, Hital Patel, Paula C. Vincent, Justine Kahn, Kira Bona, Thai Hoa Tran, Elisa M. Rodriguez, Kristopher Attwood, Kara M. Kelly   +8 more
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Parent‐to‐Child Information Disclosure in Pediatric Oncology

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Despite professional consensus regarding the importance of open communication with pediatric cancer patients about their disease, actual practice patterns of disclosure are understudied. Extant literature suggests a significant proportion of children are not told about their diagnosis/prognosis, which is purported to negatively ...
Rachel A. Kentor, Flora Hoodin, Michelle Byrd, Kristin A. Kullgren, Leah LaLonde, Lauren Benkoske, Patrick Smith, Dawn Carson, Karen MacDonald, Susumu Inoue, Brenda Kitchen, Kate Gowans, Gregory A. Yanik   +12 more
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Development of the Systems Thinking for Health Actions framework: a literature review and a case study

BMJ Global Health, 2023
Background Systems thinking is an approach that views systems with a holistic lens, focusing on how components of systems are interconnected. Specifically, the application of systems thinking has proven to be beneficial when applied to health systems ...
Shamsa Zafar, Aku Kwamie, Daniel Cobos Muñoz, Muhammad Bilal, Carmen Sant Fruchtman, Tshiamo Keakabetse, Lucia Mungapeyi Mupara, Shahid Iqbal, Ellen Mokalake, Jenna Thelen, Kebabonye Gabaake, Onalenna Seitio-Kgokgwe   +11 more
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Prognostic Impact of Treatment Modalities, Including Targeted Compartmental Radio‐Immunotherapy, in a Cohort of Neuroblastoma Patients With CNS Metastases at Relapse

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Neuroblastoma (NB) with central nervous system (CNS) metastases is rare at diagnosis, but occurs more often during relapse/progression. Patients with CNS metastases face a dismal prognosis, with no standardized curative treatment available.
Vicente Santa‐Maria Lopez, Anna Felip‐Badia, Marina Caballero‐Bellon, Nazaret Sanchez‐Sierra, Alicia Castañeda, Moira Garraus, Maite Gorostegui, Margarida Simão‐Rafael, Juan Pablo Muñoz, Marta Perez‐Somarriba, Salvador Mañe, Mariana Cecilia Planells, Sara Perez‐Jaume, Jaume Mora   +13 more
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Stakeholder Perspectives on Undergraduate Medical Education: Using a Systems Thinking Approach to Explore Interests in Curriculum Composition

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development
Objectives Several stakeholders are formally recognised when designing undergraduate medical curricula, but past studies have failed to identify them with sufficient breadth, to explore their understanding of the system, or examine their views on ...
Alexander P Royston
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When Infections Are Found: A Qualitative Study Characterizing Best Management Practices for Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection and Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Performance Monitoring and Feedback

Nursing Reports
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant patient safety problem that can lead to illness and death, despite the implementation of clinical bundles to prevent HAIs. Management practices can support HAI prevention, but their role in HAI
Alice A. Gaughan, Sarah R. MacEwan, Megan E. Gregory, Jennifer L. Eramo, Laura J. Rush, Courtney L. Hebert, Ann Scheck McAlearney   +6 more
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Solutions of fractional differential equations by using a blend of variational iteration method with Sumudu transform and application to price adjustment equations

Partial Differential Equations in Applied Mathematics, 2023
The presence of delays in a mathematical model can improve its vitality and suitability in describing several phenomena. However, in the presence of delays, nonlinear fractional differential equations are more difficult to study.
M.O. Aibinu, S. Moyo
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Patient‐Level Barriers and Facilitators to Inpatient Physical Therapy in Adolescents and Young Adults With a Hematological Malignancy: A Qualitative Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Despite their increased risk for functional impairment resulting from cancer and its treatments, few adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with a hematological malignancy receive the recommended or therapeutic dose of exercise per week during inpatient hospitalizations.
Jennifer A. Kelleher, Jennifer L. Bernstein, Katia M. Crisler, Julia K. Herriott, Kimberly L. Klages, Robin E. Norris, Mariann L. Strenk, Sarah E. Bills, Meghan E. McGrady   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source