Author: Héctor Aguilar Camín Publisher: Univ of TX + ORM ISBN: 0292757077 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 439
Book Description
An authoritative and comprehensive history of post-revolutionary Mexico by two of the country’s leading intellectuals. Héctor Aguilar Camín and Lorenzo Meyer set out to fill a void in the literature on Mexican history: the lack of a single text to cover the history of Mexico during the twentieth century. In the Shadow of the Mexican Revolution, covers the Mexican Revolution itself, the gradual consolidation of institutions, the Cárdenas regime, the “Mexican economic miracle” and its subsequent collapse, and the recent transition toward a new historical period. The authors explore Mexico’s turbulent recent history as it becomes increasingly intertwined with that of the United States. First published in Spanish as A la sombra de la Revolución Mexicana, this English-language edition offers US readers an intelligent and accessible study of their neighbor to the south.
Author: U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 9781490574738 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 362
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Pressure ulcers are defined by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) as “localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction.” A number of risk factors are associated with increased risk of pressure ulcer development, including older age, black race, lower body weight, physical or cognitive impairment, poor nutritional status, incontinence, and specific medical comorbidities that affect circulation such as diabetes or peripheral vascular disease. Pressure ulcers are often associated with pain and can contribute to decreased function or lead to complications such as infection. In some cases, pressure ulcers may be difficult to successfully treat despite surgical and other invasive treatments. In the inpatient setting, pressure ulcers are associated with increased length of hospitalization and delayed return to function. In addition, the presence of pressure ulcers is associated with poorer general prognosis and may contribute to mortality risk. Recommended prevention strategies for pressure ulcers generally involve use of risk assessment tools to identify people at higher risk for developing ulcers in conjunction with interventions for preventing ulcers. A variety of diverse interventions are available for the prevention of pressure ulcers. Categories of preventive interventions include support surfaces (including mattresses, integrated bed systems, overlays, and cushions), repositioning, skin care (including lotions, dressings, and management of incontinence), and nutritional support. Each of these broad categories encompasses a variety of interventions. The purpose of this report is to review the comparative clinical utility and diagnostic accuracy of risk-assessment instruments for evaluating risk of pressure ulcers and to evaluate the benefits and harms of preventive interventions for pressure ulcers in different settings and patient populations. The following Key Questions are the focus of this report: KQ1. For adults in various settings, is the use of any risk-assessment tool effective in reducing the incidence or severity of pressure ulcers compared with other risk-assessment tools, clinical judgment alone, and/or usual care? KQ1a. Do the effectiveness and comparative effectiveness of risk-assessment tools differ according to setting? KeQ1b. Do the effectiveness and comparative effectiveness of risk-assessment tools differ according to patient characteristics and other known risk factors for pressure ulcers, such as nutritional status or incontinence? KQ2. How do various risk-assessment tools compare with one another in their ability to predict the incidence of pressure ulcers? KQ2a. Does the predictive validity of various risk-assessment tools differ according to setting? KQ2b. Does the predictive validity of various risk-assessment tools differ according to patient characteristics? KQ3. In patients at increased risk of developing pressure ulcers, what are the effectiveness and comparative effectiveness of preventive interventions in reducing the incidence or severity of pressure ulcers? KQ3a. Do the effectiveness and comparative effectiveness of preventive interventions differ according to risk level as determined by different risk-assessment methods and/or by particular risk factors? KQ3b. Do the effectiveness and comparative effectiveness of preventive interventions differ according to setting? KQ3c. Do the effectiveness and comparative effectiveness of preventive interventions differ according to patient characteristics? KQ4. What are the harms of interventions for the prevention of pressure ulcers? KQ4a. Do the harms of preventive interventions differ according to the type of intervention? KQ4b. Do the harms of preventive interventions differ according to setting? KQ4c. Do the harms of preventive interventions differ according to patient characteristics?
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Publisher: National Academies Press ISBN: 0309448069 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 367
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Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.
Author: Christine L.M. Gervais Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press ISBN: 177112296X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 428
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Beyond the Altar illustrates how women religious overcome sexist subjugation by side-stepping the patriarchal power of the Roman Catholic Church. This book counters the stereotypical image of Catholic nuns as being loyally compliant with their church by showing how a number of current and former women religious in Canada challenge their institutional religion’s precepts and engage in transformative strategies to effect change both within and outside the Roman Catholic Church. The sisters’ testimonials reveal never-before-shared details about their painful experiences of male domination, their courageous efforts to move beyond such sexist stifling, and the women-led and women-centered spiritual, governance, and activist practices they have engendered in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Featuring many examples of the sisters’ resourcefulness, resilience, and resistance, this book fills a void in international scholarship on what Canadian Catholic women religious have endured and accomplished. Through interviews and in-depth accounts of the complexities and nuances present in the current and former sisters’ lives, readers will discover their steadfast indomitability as they strategically, and sometimes subversively, innovate their spiritual spaces.
Author: Emad Qayed Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 032341379X Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 351
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For certification and recertification preparation, look no further than the all-new 10th Edition of Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Review and Assessment. This all-new test preparation book, by Drs. Emad Qayed, Shanthi Srinivasan, and Nikrad Shahnavaz, contains more than 1,000 new single-best-answer multiple-choice questions that test your medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, interpretation, and problem solving skills. Whether used alone or alongside the Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease text, this review guide will help you fully prepare for your exam. Brand-new editorial and author teams with diverse clinical and academic experience ensure that every question is relevant and reflects current standards of practice. Vignette-style questions prepare you for what you’ll see on exams. Content follows the ABIM blueprint for the gastroenterology boards. Detailed answer explanations refer back to the Sleisenger and Fordtran main text for further information, or can be used as a stand-alone review tool.
Author: Fondation Médéric - Alzheimer Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 2294754042 Category : Medical Languages : fr Pages : 305
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L'assistant de soins en gérontologie (ASG) intervient auprès des personnes âgées dépendantes atteintes de la maladie d'Alzheimer ou d'une maladie apparentée. Cette prise en charge nécessite une formation spécifique de 140 heures accessible aux seuls aides-soignants et accompagnants éducatifs et sociaux.La prise en charge quotidienne des personnes atteintes de maladies neurodégénératives nécessite une solide connaissance de ces maladies et une bonne capacité à évaluer les compétences des personnes dépendantes. Il devient alors possible de mieux organiser la réalisation des actes de la vie quotidienne, de prévenir les situations de crise et d'établir une communication appropriée afin de contribuer à la qualité de vie de la personne malade et de son entourage. L'ASG exerce soit en équipes spécialisées au sein d'un service de soins infirmiers à domicile (SSIAD), soit dans un établissement d'hébergement pour personnes âgées dépendantes (Ehpad), soit à l'hôpital, dans les services de soins de suite et réadaptation (SSR) cognitivo-comportementaux ou les unités de soins de longue durée (USLD).Cet ouvrage collectif – conçu et rédigé par des spécialistes – propose l'ensemble des connaissances fondamentales et pratiques du référentiel officiel de formation à travers un cours clair et pédagogique, émaillé de fiches pratiques détaillées, d'analyses de situations et de conseils aux professionnels.Entièrement actualisée et enrichie, cette nouvelle édition est conforme au « Plan maladies neuro-dégénératives 2014-2019 » et à la loi de janvier 2016 sur « l'adaptation de la société au vieillissement ». Elle s'adresse aux aides-soignants et accompagnants éducatifs et sociaux en formation, aux formateurs ASG et à tous les professionnels s'occupant au quotidien de personnes atteintes de maladies neurodégénératives.Le manuel officiel pour la formation des ASG, rédigé sous l'égide de la Fondation Médéric Alzheimer et de l'Association France Alzheimer. • Former les professionnels exerçant en SSIAD, EHPAD, SSR ou USLD à l'accompagnement des personnes atteintes de la maladie d'Alzheimer : - Les techniques de soins spécifiques. - La réhabilitation et la gestion des troubles du comportement. - La communication appropriée.
Author: Carolyn Côté-Lussier Publisher: University of Ottawa Press ISBN: 0776628720 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 396
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Contemporary Criminological Issues tackles some of today’s most pressing social issues, from the criminalization of Indigenous peoples to interpersonal violence, border control, and armed conflicts. This book advances cutting-edge theories and methods, with the aim of moving beyond the scholarship that reproduces insecurity and exclusion. The breadth of approaches encompasses much of the current critical criminological scholarship, serving as a counterpoint to the growth of managerial and administrative criminologies and the rise of explicitly exclusionary and punitive state policies and practices with respect to ‘crime’ and ‘security.’ This edited collection featuring two books, one in English and one in French, includes important contributions to knowledge and public policy by eminent experts and emerging scholars. This book is published in English.
Author: William J. Fishkind Publisher: Thieme ISBN: 1638531382 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 1232
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Renowned master surgeons share best practices for effectively performing cataract surgery and avoiding complications Phacoemulsification, the gold standard for cataract extraction, is highly successful. However, the procedure is not without risks and complications. Poor visual outcome, retinal detachment, infection, diplopia, and cornea and iris problems may pose considerable challenges. Additional potential problems arise from implanting the intraocular lens (IOL). Edited by a renowned master surgeon and educator in the field, and authored by a remarkable cast of cataract experts, this is the definitive text on managing cataract surgery, with practical guidance on recognizing and managing complications, should they arise. Experts demonstrate the right way to perform phacoemulsification and diverse surgical and intraocular lens implantation procedures in order to reduce risk and improve patient outcome. This second edition is greatly expanded in size and scope to accommodate the latest state-of-the-art methodologies and refinements in surgical strategies. Since the first edition was published, new techniques for refractive cataract surgery, vitrectomy, IOL exchange, and management of IOL implantation without capsular bag support have been improved. Additionally, new technologies have been introduced such as optical coherence tomography, FLACS (femtosecond laser surgery), and implantation of toric and multifocal refractive IOLs, as well as methods to improve IOL power calculation and decision making. Highlights A stellar group of national and internationally renowned eye surgeons provide invaluable clinical pearls gleaned from years of refining procedures Surgical videos further elucidate the most optimal surgical strategies More than 600 superb illustrations Management of challenges including small pupils, IFIS, zonular weakness, inadequate capsular support, vitrectomy, corneal burns, high astigmatism, dysphotopsias, and endophthalmitis This invaluable reference will help ophthalmologists refine their expertise, resulting in fewer risks and more efficacious outcomes. It is a must-have resource for ophthalmology residents and proficient surgeons alike.
Author: Alberto Pilotto Publisher: Springer ISBN: 3319625039 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 182
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This book offers an up-to-date review on the principles and practice of multidimensional assessment and management of the older individual, which represents the cornerstone of modern clinical practice in the elderly. The early chapters cover the main elements and scope of the comprehensive geriatric approach and explain the pathways of care from screening and case finding through to in-depth assessment and treatment planning. Subsequent chapters review the evidence of how best to apply the multidimensional assessment and management approach in defined healthcare settings and within specific clinical areas, such as cancer and surgery. Finally, the education and training challenges are reviewed and the prospects for future clinical service and research in this important field are examined. The book is very timely given the recent advances in application of this approach, which reflect the growing international realization that older people are “core business” in many clinical areas where the role of specialist geriatric medicine has hitherto been limited. Accordingly, the book will be relevant to a wide range of clinicians. The authorship comprises many of the best known and widely published experts in their respective fields.
Author: Debra A. Harley Publisher: Springer ISBN: 3319036238 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 685
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This groundbreaking resource presents a wealth of findings and perspectives previously unseen in the LGBT literature. Its focus on psychological, sociopolitical and care delivery issues affecting LGBT elders reveals both the nuanced interplay between diverse sources of identity and multiple sources of stigma and discrimination. Specific chapters highlight challenges and resiliencies impacting subpopulations (e.g., racial groups, veterans, immigrants), examine employment and advocacy issues, discuss later-life concerns in context and offer guidelines for relevant, ethical practice. Contributors represent a wide range of fields from psychiatry and gerontology to public health and public policy, reflecting the scope and needs of this diverse and complex population. Among the topics in the Handbook: Family relationships of older LGBT adults. The intersection of identities: race, age, sexuality and care network. Bisexuality: an invisible community among LGBT elders. Implications of the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage. No money, no work and you're old. Disabilities among LGBT elders: responses of medicine, public health, rehabilitation and social work. Handbook of LGBT Elders is an essential reference for mental health professionals, psychologists and social workers who work with the LGBT community and the elderly, as well as researchers interested in the LGBT community and aging.
Author: Héctor Aguilar Camín
Author: U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Author: Christine L.M. Gervais
Author: Emad Qayed
Author: Fondation Médéric - Alzheimer
Author: Carolyn Côté-Lussier
Author: William J. Fishkind
Author: Alberto Pilotto
Author: Debra A. Harley