CO2storage risk assessment: feasibility study of the systemic method MOSAR

The paper presents a methodology to assess the solutions for the management of contaminated sites. For defining these solutions there were developed two main activities. First one consists in a detailed site investigation to define its geological, hydrogeological characteristics and surely the contamination level. The second activity is dedicated to the assessment of risk generated by the soil, subsoil, air, and groundwater contamination, by using a professional software. The methodology was applied to a real case study. The results showed that for non-carcinogenic compounds the risk is above the thresholds establish by legislation. The conclusion is that measures to mitigate this risk must be taken, based on a feasibility study that will be realised in the next stage of the research.

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Continuous glucose monitoring in older people with diabetes receiving home care - A feasibility study.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-39986/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Annette Bævre Larsen ◽

Monica Hermann ◽

Marit Graue

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Home Care ◽

Older People ◽

Feasibility Study ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Glucose Monitoring ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Quality Of Data ◽

Care Services

Abstract Background Hypoglycemic incidents in older people can cause severe health problems, enhance general age-related disabilities and cause frailty. Little is known about incidences of hypoglycemia in older home-dwelling people with diabetes. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of capturing hypoglycemia and issues associated with increased risk of hypoglycemia by use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and standardized questionnaires among older home dwelling individuals with diabetes type 2 receiving home care. MethodsCGM with the Ipro2 blinded monitoring system were performed for five days in six home-dwelling individuals ≥ 75 years diagnosed with diabetes and receiving home care. Demographic (age, gender, living arrangements) and clinical data (diabetes diagnoses and duration, diabetes medication, documented treatment goal, available glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c),) were collected from electronic patient records in home care services. Feasibility (ease of use, quality of data, time spent) of standardized questionnaires to identify the risk of hypoglycemia (the McKellar Risk Assessment Tool), risk of malnutrition (the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)), functional status (the Individual-based Statistics for Nursing and Care Services (IPLOS)) and cognitive status (the Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE)) was also assessed. Questionnaire data was collected by a study nurse in the individuals’ home. Results The practical use of CGM was satisfactory, with no major remarks about discomfort or technical errors, except for one participant with skin reaction (redness). Collecting data with the McKellar Risk Assessment Tool, MNA and IPLOS worked well according to quality of data, time spent and ease of use. The MMSE survey required extensive training of personnel to be conducted. ConclusionThe feasibility study informs an upcoming study on the incidence and risk factors of hypoglycemia in home dwelling older individuals, where we will reconsider the use of the MMSE questionnaire. The use of blinded CGM in this population was well tolerated and can be used ‘as is’ for future studies.

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A feasibility study of carotid elastography for risk assessment of atherosclerotic plaques validated by magnetic resonance imaging

10.1117/12.2042756 ◽

2014 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Xiaochang Pan ◽

Lingyun Huang ◽

Manwei Huang ◽

Xihai Zhao ◽

Le He ◽

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Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Risk Assessment ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Feasibility Study ◽

Atherosclerotic Plaques ◽

Resonance Imaging

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Utilization of Risk Analysis Methods in Decision-Making Process on Fitness of Rehabilitation

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.899.568 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 899 ◽

pp. 568-571 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Karel Kubečka ◽

Pavel Vlček ◽

Darja Kubečková ◽

Daniel Pieszka

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Decision Making ◽

Risk Analysis ◽

Feasibility Study ◽

Claim Amount ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

Analysis Methods

The paper reflects the possibility of utilization of methods and proceedings used in risk assessment for area different from nowadays usage. Risk determination is customary for large and significant constructions within the feasibility study. Used procedures and methods can be applied very well in some cases of experts and authorized proceedings, such as setting the sequence of buildings acceptable for reconstruction of objects in defined group, or setting the coefficient for specification of claim amount arisen in the construction in the case of time-independent price.

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