scholarly journals Effect of pH Variations in a Cycling Model on the Properties of Restorative Materials

10.2341/06-89 ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 328-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. G. Silva ◽  
D. Pedrini ◽  
A. C. B. Delbem ◽  
M. Cannon
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Setting ◽  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
Effect Of Ph ◽  
Oral Environment ◽  
Restorative Materials ◽  
Individual Needs ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Ph Variations

Clinical Relevance When considering the individual needs of patients in the clinical setting, it is important to know the behavior of restorative materials in the oral environment under pH variations.

scholarly journals Effect of pH on the Wettability and Fluoride Release of an Ion-releasing Resin Composite

2008 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 571-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. M. Namen ◽  
J. Galan ◽  
G. De Deus ◽  
R. D. Cabreira ◽  
F. C. S. Filho
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
Resin Composite ◽  
Fluoride Release ◽  
Effect Of Ph ◽  
Oral Environment

Clinical Relevance The effect of pH on the wettability and fluoride release of Ariston pHc was examined. It was determined that this material might interfere with plaque adhesion in the oral environment.

scholarly journals Socket reaction moments in transtibial prostheses during walking at clinically perceived optimal alignment

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 503-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshiki Kobayashi ◽  
Michael S Orendurff ◽  
Ming Zhang ◽  
David A Boone
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Gait Analysis ◽  
Clinical Setting ◽  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
Optimal Alignment ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Prosthetic Alignment ◽  
Prosthesis Alignment ◽  
The Individual

Background and Aim: The socket reaction moments are directly measured at the base of a socket and may be useful for fitting a prosthesis. Previous studies have focused on the effect of prosthetic alignment changes on them. The aim of this study was to explore their range at clinically perceived optimal alignment by investigating the individual differences. Technique: In total, 11 amputees using unilateral transtibial prostheses with solid-ankle-cushion-heel (SACH) feet were recruited. The socket reaction moments were measured using a custom instrumented prosthesis alignment component and plotted. Eight variables that were related to their magnitude (N m/kg) and timing (% stance of event) as well as cadence (steps/minute) were calculated for each amputee. Their mean, standard deviation, maximum value, minimum value, and range were subsequently analyzed. Discussion: This study may serve as a foundation to explore the range of individual differences in socket reaction moments in transtibial prostheses. Clinical relevance Socket reaction moments can be conveniently measured in the clinical setting. Prosthetists could potentially use them as one of the criteria to align prosthesis in addition to observational gait analysis and amputees perception.

scholarly journals Primary dementia care based on the individual needs of the patient: study protocol of the cluster randomized controlled trial, DemStepCare

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabella Bablok ◽  
◽  
Harald Binder ◽  
Dominikus Stelzer ◽  
Klaus Kaier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Care Model ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Individual Needs ◽  
Cluster Randomized ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Background Most people with dementia (PwD) are cared for at home, with general practitioners (GPs) playing a key part in the treatment. However, primary dementia care suffers from a number of shortcomings: Often, diagnoses are made too late and therapies by GPs do not follow the guidelines. In cases of acute crises, PwD are too often admitted to hospital with adverse effects on the further course of the disease. The aim of this study is to implement and evaluate a new GP-based, complex dementia care model, DemStepCare. DemStepCare aims to ensure demand-oriented, stepped care for PwD and their caregivers. Methods/design In a cluster randomized controlled trial, the care of PwD receiving a complex intervention, where the GP is supported by a multi-professional team, is compared to (slightly expanded) usual care. GPs are clustered by GP practice, with 120 GP practices participating in total. GP practices are randomized to an intervention or a control group. 800 PwD are to be included per group. Recruitment takes place in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. In addition, a second control group with at least 800 PwD will be formed using aggregated routine data from German health insurance companies. The intervention comprises the training of GPs, case management including repeated risk assessment of the patients’ care situation, the demand-oriented service of an outpatient clinic, an electronic case record, external medication analyses and a link to regional support services. The primary aims of the intervention are to positively influence the quality of life for PwD, to reduce the caregivers’ burden, and to reduce the days spent in hospital. Secondary endpoints address medication adequacy and GPs’ attitudes and sensitivity towards dementia, among others. Discussion The GP-based dementia care model DemStepCare is intended to combine a number of promising interventions to provide a complex, stepped intervention that follows the individual needs of PwD and their caregivers. Its effectiveness and feasibility will be assessed in a formative and a summative evaluation. Trial registration German Register of Clinical Trials (Deutsches Register Klinischer Studien, DRKS), DRKS00023560. Registered 13 November 2020 - Retrospectively registered. HTML&TRIAL_ID=DRKS00023560.

Effect of Erosive pH Cycling on Different Restorative Materials and on Enamel Restored with These Materials

10.2341/07-77 ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. F. Francisconi ◽  
H. M. Honório ◽  
D. Rios ◽  
A. C. Magalhães ◽  
M. A. A. M. Machado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
Restorative Material ◽  
Tooth Erosion ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Restorative Materials ◽  
Ph Cycling

Clinical Relevance The different types of restorative materials tested were not able to protect adjacent enamel from erosion. Thus, the ability of a restorative material to prevent tooth erosion should not be considered when choosing a material.

Ileostomy appliances

1969 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 27-28
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Original Model ◽  
American Patient ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Individual Needs ◽  
The Individual

The management of ileostomy was revolutionised in 1944 when an American patient named Rutzen invented the modern appliance. The original model consisted of a flange and bag in one piece, with a drainage outlet on the bag. Many modifications have since been developed, and a number of manufacturers provide a wide variety of flanges, bags and ancillaries. Choice is dictated mainly by the surgeon’s preferences and the individual needs and preferences of the patient. The subject seems not to lend itself to comparative study, and none has been made.

Intelligent Adaptable e-Assessment for Inclusive e-Learning

2020 ◽  
pp. 1185-1199
Author(s):  
Lilyana Nacheva-Skopalik ◽  
Steve Green
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Individual Needs ◽  
The Individual

Access to education is one of the main human rights. Everyone should have access to education and be capable of benefiting from it. However there are a number who are excluded, not because of a lack of ability but simply because they have a disability or specific need which current education systems do not address. A learning system in which content, tools and interfaces can be personalised and adapted to the individual needs and preferences of a variety of learners, including those with disabilities, becomes inclusive. Assessment is an integral part of an e-learning environment and therefore it has to provide not only inclusive e-learning content but also inclusive e-assessment. The proposed research investigates an intelligent adaptable e-learning system for assessing students' level of skill, knowledge and understanding regardless of their disabilities or accessibility needs. It is based on an innovative use of world's first open source adaptable widget design and authoring toolkit (WIDGaT) as the prototyping environment.

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