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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Women and Global Health Leadership: Power and
Book SynopsisWomen represent the majority of people working to improve health outcomes in communities, non-governmental and multilateral organizations, both as paid and unpaid health and social care workers. So why is it that when it comes to leadership positions, we have a governance system that privileges men and what can we do to redress the imbalance? This ground-breaking collection explores the leadership roles that women hold in global health, teasing out the routes women have taken to leadership, the challenges they have faced, and what has facilitated their journey. It brings to the fore the stories of women on the frontlines of this struggle from around the world, highlighting and complementing these stories with theoretical and analytical explorations of the structures and systems that help or hinder the process. Among the topics explored: Gendered Institutions in Global Health Gender, Peace, and Health: Promoting Human Security with Women’s Leadership Academic Journal Publishing: A Pathway to Global Health Leadership Women in Health Systems Leadership: Demystifying the Labyrinth Women’s Leadership in Global Health: Evolution Will Not Bring Equality The book is a rallying call to arms to redress gender inequality and celebrate the many ways in which women are taking the lead in supporting the health of their communities internationally. Women and Global Health Leadership is a must-read for those working in or studying global health. It is also a primer that aims to support other women in their efforts and struggles to succeed in a highly unfair and unequal world. The book will engage ministers of health, policy-makers, practitioners, academicians, students, researchers, healthcare workers, health service managers, and members of multilateral organizations. By highlighting key barriers and facilitators to women in global health leadership, organizations can use this book to help inform the development of institutional policies and procedures to support women in leadership positions across academic, health workforce, and global health governance systems. It also can be used within postgraduate courses focusing on the global heath workforce, leadership and management, and women’s studies. Trade Review“Women and Global Health Leadership: Power and Transformation explores barriers and facilitators to women’s global health leadership; showcases the personal, professional, and political journeys of women leaders across global health sectors including government, academia, and civil society; and offers pragmatic solutions to increasing women’s representation at all levels of leadership, said Dr. Rosemary Morgan … .” (Chanel Lee, newsecuritybeat.org, March 16, 2022)Table of Contents1. Women and Global Health Leadership: Power and Transformation, Kate Hawkins, Rosemary Morgan, Cheryl Overs, Mehr Manzoor, Roopa Dhatt and Sulzhan Bali 2. Gendered Institutions in Global Health, Claire Somerville 3. Interview with Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization Sulzhan Bali and Roopa Dhatt 4. Gender, Peace, and Health: Promoting Human Security with Women’s Leadership, Yara M. Asi 5. Interview with Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa Sulzhan Bali and Roopa Dhatt 6. Academic Journal Publishing: A Pathway to Global Health Leadership, Jamie Lundine, Ivy Lynn Bourgeault, and Dina Balabanova 7. Interview with Ana Langer, Professor of the Practice of Public Health, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Mehr Manzoor 8. Gender Quotas, the ‘Two-thirds Gender Rule’ and Health Leadership: The Case of Kenya, Kui Muraya 9. Interview with Patricia J. Garcia, Professor, School of Public Health at Cayetano Heredia University (UPCH), Former Minister of Health of Peru and Dean of the School of Public Health at UPCH, Lima Mehr Manzoor 10. Women Health Leaders in Kerala: Respectability and Resistance, Devaki Nambiar, Gloria Benny, and Hari Sankar 11. Interview with Sabina Faiz Rashid, Dean and Professor at the James P. Grant School of Public Health at BRAC University Mehr Manzoor and Kate Hawkins 12. Leading from the Front: Transforming Policy in Crisis for School-based Sex Education in Ireland, Ann Nolan 13. Interview with Ilona Kickbusch, Independent Global Health Consultant, Former Director of the Global Health Centre at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva Sulzhan Bali and Roopa Dhatt 14. Levelling the Terrain for Women in Global Health Leadership: A Case Study of Sub-Saharan Africa, Stella Bakibinga, Elizabeth Bakibinga, John Daniel Ibembe and Pauline Bakibinga 15. Interview with Sameera Al Tuwaijri, Global Lead on Population and Development at the Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice of the World Bank Sulzhan Bali 16. Responses to Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in the Wake of the Oxfam Sex Scandal and Their Implications for Women’s Leadership, Cheryl Overs and Kate Hawkins 17. Interview with Juno Roche, Trans Writer and Campaigner, Patron of cliniQ and Author of Three Books: Queer Sex, Trans Power and Gender Explorers Cheryl Overs 18. Women in Health Systems Leadership: Demystifying the Labyrinth, Zahra Zeinali 19. Interview with Penina Ochola Odhiambo, Former Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery and Current Principal of the College of Health Sciences at the Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kenya Rosemary Morgan and Kate Hawkins 20. Systemic Barriers to Career Growth: Women Outreach Workers of India, Manasee Mishra, Barun Kanjilal, and Dilip Ghosh 21. Interview with Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director of the WHO South-East Asia Region Sulzhan Bali and Roopa Dhatt 22. The Glass Ceiling: Gender Segregation Within Health Workforce Leadership with Matriarchal and Patriarchal Societies in Indonesia, Nuzulul Kusuma Putri 23. Interview with Senait Fisseha, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical School and Director of International Programs at the Susan T. Buffett Foundation Sulzhan Bali and Roopa Dhatt 24. Health and Hierarchy: Exploring Workforce Inequalities in Uganda and Somaliland, Summer Simpson and Raquel Pérez Cañal 25. Interview with Cheryl Overs of the Michael Kirby Centre for Public Health and Human Rights, Founder of the Prostitutes Collective of Victoria, the Scarlet Alliance in Australia and the Global Network of Sex Work Projects Kate Hawkins 26. Women’s Leadership in Global Health: Evolution Will Not Bring Equality, Roopa Dhatt and Ann Keeling
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Women and Global Health Leadership: Power and
Book SynopsisWomen represent the majority of people working to improve health outcomes in communities, non-governmental and multilateral organizations, both as paid and unpaid health and social care workers. So why is it that when it comes to leadership positions, we have a governance system that privileges men and what can we do to redress the imbalance? This ground-breaking collection explores the leadership roles that women hold in global health, teasing out the routes women have taken to leadership, the challenges they have faced, and what has facilitated their journey. It brings to the fore the stories of women on the frontlines of this struggle from around the world, highlighting and complementing these stories with theoretical and analytical explorations of the structures and systems that help or hinder the process. Among the topics explored: Gendered Institutions in Global Health Gender, Peace, and Health: Promoting Human Security with Women’s Leadership Academic Journal Publishing: A Pathway to Global Health Leadership Women in Health Systems Leadership: Demystifying the Labyrinth Women’s Leadership in Global Health: Evolution Will Not Bring Equality The book is a rallying call to arms to redress gender inequality and celebrate the many ways in which women are taking the lead in supporting the health of their communities internationally. Women and Global Health Leadership is a must-read for those working in or studying global health. It is also a primer that aims to support other women in their efforts and struggles to succeed in a highly unfair and unequal world. The book will engage ministers of health, policy-makers, practitioners, academicians, students, researchers, healthcare workers, health service managers, and members of multilateral organizations. By highlighting key barriers and facilitators to women in global health leadership, organizations can use this book to help inform the development of institutional policies and procedures to support women in leadership positions across academic, health workforce, and global health governance systems. It also can be used within postgraduate courses focusing on the global heath workforce, leadership and management, and women’s studies. Trade Review“Women and Global Health Leadership: Power and Transformation explores barriers and facilitators to women’s global health leadership; showcases the personal, professional, and political journeys of women leaders across global health sectors including government, academia, and civil society; and offers pragmatic solutions to increasing women’s representation at all levels of leadership, said Dr. Rosemary Morgan … .” (Chanel Lee, newsecuritybeat.org, March 16, 2022)Table of Contents1. Women and Global Health Leadership: Power and Transformation, Kate Hawkins, Rosemary Morgan, Cheryl Overs, Mehr Manzoor, Roopa Dhatt and Sulzhan Bali 2. Gendered Institutions in Global Health, Claire Somerville 3. Interview with Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization Sulzhan Bali and Roopa Dhatt 4. Gender, Peace, and Health: Promoting Human Security with Women’s Leadership, Yara M. Asi 5. Interview with Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa Sulzhan Bali and Roopa Dhatt 6. Academic Journal Publishing: A Pathway to Global Health Leadership, Jamie Lundine, Ivy Lynn Bourgeault, and Dina Balabanova 7. Interview with Ana Langer, Professor of the Practice of Public Health, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Mehr Manzoor 8. Gender Quotas, the ‘Two-thirds Gender Rule’ and Health Leadership: The Case of Kenya, Kui Muraya 9. Interview with Patricia J. Garcia, Professor, School of Public Health at Cayetano Heredia University (UPCH), Former Minister of Health of Peru and Dean of the School of Public Health at UPCH, Lima Mehr Manzoor 10. Women Health Leaders in Kerala: Respectability and Resistance, Devaki Nambiar, Gloria Benny, and Hari Sankar 11. Interview with Sabina Faiz Rashid, Dean and Professor at the James P. Grant School of Public Health at BRAC University Mehr Manzoor and Kate Hawkins 12. Leading from the Front: Transforming Policy in Crisis for School-based Sex Education in Ireland, Ann Nolan 13. Interview with Ilona Kickbusch, Independent Global Health Consultant, Former Director of the Global Health Centre at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva Sulzhan Bali and Roopa Dhatt 14. Levelling the Terrain for Women in Global Health Leadership: A Case Study of Sub-Saharan Africa, Stella Bakibinga, Elizabeth Bakibinga, John Daniel Ibembe and Pauline Bakibinga 15. Interview with Sameera Al Tuwaijri, Global Lead on Population and Development at the Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice of the World Bank Sulzhan Bali 16. Responses to Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in the Wake of the Oxfam Sex Scandal and Their Implications for Women’s Leadership, Cheryl Overs and Kate Hawkins 17. Interview with Juno Roche, Trans Writer and Campaigner, Patron of cliniQ and Author of Three Books: Queer Sex, Trans Power and Gender Explorers Cheryl Overs 18. Women in Health Systems Leadership: Demystifying the Labyrinth, Zahra Zeinali 19. Interview with Penina Ochola Odhiambo, Former Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery and Current Principal of the College of Health Sciences at the Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kenya Rosemary Morgan and Kate Hawkins 20. Systemic Barriers to Career Growth: Women Outreach Workers of India, Manasee Mishra, Barun Kanjilal, and Dilip Ghosh 21. Interview with Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director of the WHO South-East Asia Region Sulzhan Bali and Roopa Dhatt 22. The Glass Ceiling: Gender Segregation Within Health Workforce Leadership with Matriarchal and Patriarchal Societies in Indonesia, Nuzulul Kusuma Putri 23. Interview with Senait Fisseha, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical School and Director of International Programs at the Susan T. Buffett Foundation Sulzhan Bali and Roopa Dhatt 24. Health and Hierarchy: Exploring Workforce Inequalities in Uganda and Somaliland, Summer Simpson and Raquel Pérez Cañal 25. Interview with Cheryl Overs of the Michael Kirby Centre for Public Health and Human Rights, Founder of the Prostitutes Collective of Victoria, the Scarlet Alliance in Australia and the Global Network of Sex Work Projects Kate Hawkins 26. Women’s Leadership in Global Health: Evolution Will Not Bring Equality, Roopa Dhatt and Ann Keeling
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Children of Incarcerated Parents: Integrating
Book SynopsisThis book presents multidimensional knowledge on children of incarcerated parents using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory as an organizing framework. It examines the extent to which different levels of the environment are supportive (i.e., leading to resilience) and stress-producing (i.e., contributing to risk). The volume explores four levels of the environment – microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem – with specific theories and paradigms woven into the inquiry at each. At the level of child and family, it discusses the factors that influence resilience and risk in children from gestation through young adulthood; at the community level, it addresses risk and resilience in the interactions between children and families and the various systems with which they interact (e.g., child welfare). Key areas of coverage include: · A description of the factors that influence the quality of programming for children and their families. · A critical analysis of state and national policies that affect which individuals receive, or fail to receive, specific services. · An overview and evaluation of the state of knowledge and implications for research and practice to improve outcomes for children of incarcerated parents. · An organizing framework to help researchers identify gaps in the existing knowledge base and distills and organizes evidence-based information for practitioners. Children of Incarcerated Parents is an essential resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as practitioners, therapists, and other professionals in child and school psychology, family studies, public health, and all interrelated disciplines, including developmental psychology, criminal justice, social work, educational policy and politics. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Part I. Micro System Chapter 1: Women and Infants Affected by Incarceration: The Potential Value of Home Visiting Program Engagement Chapter 2: Adolescents with Incarcerated Parents: Towards Developmentally-Informed Research and Practice Chapter 3: Family- and School-Based Sources of Resilience among Children of Incarcerated Parents Part II: The Mesosystem Chapter 4: The Forgotten: The Impact of Parental and Familial Incarceration on Fragile Communities Chapter 5: Racial Differences in Female Imprisonment and Foster Care Chapter 6: Language as a Protective Factor: Making Conscious Word Choices to Support Children with Incarcerated Parents Part III: Exo System Chapter 7. Development and Implementation of an Attachment-Based Intervention to Enhance Visits between Children and Their Incarcerated Parents Chapter 8: A Review of Reentry Programs and Their Inclusion of Families Chapter 9: Gender Differences and Implications for Programming During the Reentry of Incarcerated Fathers and Mothers Back into Their Communities Part IV. Macrosystem Chapter 10: We are not collateral consequences: Arrest to re-entry policy solutions for children of incarcerated parents. Chapter 11: Toward a Critical Race Analysis of Positive Youth Development for Adolescents of Color Experiencing Parental Incarceration Chapter 12: Programmatic and Policy Responses to Mothers who are Incarcerated Chapter 13: Incarcerated Parents and their Children: Perspectives from the Smart Decarceration Social Work Grand Challenge Epilogue
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Substance Use and Misuse in sub-Saharan Africa:
Book SynopsisThis book brings together scholars from across the behavioural sciences and public health to examine substance use in Sub-Saharan Africa. Divided into two parts, the first chapters examine aetiology, signs and symptoms, risk factors, impact, and psychosocial challenges relating to use of conventional drugs, among others. The second section focuses on prevention and intervention strategies to curtail substance abuse. The authors provide a research-informed, practical resource on sustainable community health concepts, procedures and practices for addressing substance use for the health and wellbeing of partner communities. The prevention and intervention strategies discussed include a comprehensive consideration of context-specific behavioural, environmental, psychosocial and cultural factors that may affect substance use. The chapters examine various aspects of use including, dependency, intoxication, and withdrawal in tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and other substances. The book provides a research-informed, practical resource that will appeal to students and scholars of psychology, psychiatry and public health; as well as to policymakers and practitioners in the fields of addiction, development and allied health.Table of Contents1: Introduction.- 2: Addiction as a Developmental Disorder.- 3: Tobacco: A looming epidemic in sub-Saharan African countries.- 4: Smoking and Health.- 5: Alcohol use and abuse.- 6: Prevention of Substance use in special populations: a public health priority.- 7: Evidence-Based Interventions for Preventing Substance Use Disorders.- 8: Mpower in action: Implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and achievement of the 2030 Agenda.- 9: Prescription drug misuse and Prevention.- 10: Substance Use in Organizations: Antecedents, Laws and Policies, and Interventions.- 11: Efficacious Persuasive Interventions for substance abuse.-12: Conclusion.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Service Design Practices for Healthcare
Book SynopsisThis book offers an overview of service design practices for healthcare and hospital management. It explores how these practices can help to generate innovations in healthcare and contribute to the improvement of patient-centered care. Respected experts, including scholars from various disciplines and practitioners from healthcare institutions, share essential insights into established research areas, fields of work and work structures, and discuss successful approaches, methods and tools. By illustrating innovative services, products, processes, systems, and technologies, as well as their application in practice, the authors highlight the role of participating stakeholders in service design projects and the added value that comes from sharing, communicating, networking and collaborating. This book is a must-read for scholars and practitioners in the hospital and healthcare sector. It will also appeal to anyone interested in organizational development, service business model innovation, customer involvement and perceptions, and service experience.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Service Design within a Multiplicity Logics in Healthcare.- Chapter 2: Service design for hybrid market constellations in healthcare - From VUCA 2 VUCAR.- Chapter 3: Towards a conceptual framework of hybrid strategies in healthcare: Co-alignment of market and non-market activities.- Chapter 4: When the patient innovates Emerging practices in service ecosystems.- Chapter 5: Negotiating Care through Tangible Tools and Tangible Service Designing in Emergent Public Health Service Ecosystems.- Chapter 6: A Speculation for the Future of Service Design in Healthcare: Looking through the Lens of a Speculative Service Design Framework.- Chapter 7: Crossing asymmetries in multistakeholder service design in integrated care.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Vaccines, Medicines and COVID-19: How Can WHO Be
Book SynopsisThis open access book is a collection of research papers on COVID-19 by Germán Velásquez from 2020 and early 2021 that help to answer the question: How can an agency like the World Health Organization (WHO) be given a stronger voice to exercise authority and leadership? The considerable health, economic and social challenges that the world faced at the beginning of 2020 with COVID-19 continued and worsened in many parts of the world in the second-half of 2020 and into 2021. Many of these countries and nations wanted to explore COVID-19 on their own, sometimes without listening to the main international health bodies such as WHO, an agency of the United Nations system with long-standing experience and vast knowledge at the global level and of which all countries in the world are members. In this single volume, the chapters present the progress of thinking and debate — particularly in relation to drugs and vaccines — that would enable a response to the COVID-19 pandemic or to subsequent crises that may arise. Among the topics covered: COVID-19 Vaccines: Between Ethics, Health and Economics Medicines and Intellectual Property: 10 Years of the WHO Global Strategy Re-thinking Global and Local Manufacturing of Medical Products After COVID-19 Rethinking R&D for Pharmaceutical Products After the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Shock Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines and Vaccines The World Health Organization Reforms in the Time of COVID-19 Vaccines, Medicines and COVID-19: How Can WHO Be Given a Stronger Voice? is essential reading for negotiators from the 194 member countries of the World Health Organization (WHO); World Trade Organization (WTO) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) staff participating in these negotiations; academics and students of public health, medicine, health sciences, law, sociology and political science; and intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations that follow the issue of access to treatments and vaccines for COVID-19.Table of ContentsChapter 1 COVID-19 Vaccines: Between Ethics, Health and Economics 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Development of the COVID-19 Vaccine 11.3 Two Key Issues: Immunity and Contagion 21.4 Vaccine Nationalism 21.5 The COVAX Mechanism 31.6 Compulsory Licensing 31.7 Access to Medicines and Vaccines: A New Player 3References…………………………………………………………………………………………….#Chapter 2 Medicines and Intellectual Property: 10 Years of the WHO Global Strategy 72.1 Introduction 72.2 The Background of the IGWG Negotiations 92.3 The IGWG Stakeholders 112.4 The IGWG Process 122.4.1 The First Meeting in Geneva: 4–8 December 2006 122.4.2 Regional Consultations 132.4.3 Second Meeting, 5–10 November 2007 152.4.4 Continuation of the Second Meeting of the IGWG: 28 April to 3 May 2008 152.4.5 Sixty-First World Health Assembly, 24 May 2008 152.5 The Global Strategy and Plan of Action on Public Health, Innovation and Intellectual Property 172.5.1 Main Elements of the 2008 Global Strategy 172.5.2 Additional Mandates of the 2008 Global Strategy 172.5.3 Progress in the Implementation of the GSPOA 182.5.4 The Collaboration of the WHO with other International Organisations 192.6 The WHO Consultative Expert Working Group 202.6.1 A Binding International Convention 202.6.2 The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control 212.7 The Evaluation of the GSPOA 222.8 The Report of the United Nations Secretary-General's High-Level Panel on Access to Medicines 232.9 The Roadmap on Access to Medicines 252.9.1 Background 252.9.2 Regulatory Systems Strengthening 262.9.3 Health Research and Development 262.9.4 Intellectual Property 272.10 Resolution on “Improving the Transparency of Markets for Medicines, Vaccines and other Health-Related Technologies” 272.11 Access to Biotherapeutic Products Including Similar Biotherapeutic Products 292.12 Conclusions 30References 31Chapter 3 Re-thinking Global and Local Manufacturing of Medical Products After COVID-19 333.1 Introduction 333.2 Background: The View of UN Agencies on Pharmaceutical Production in Developing Countries 343.3 COVID-19 “Vaccine Nationalism” 373.4 COVID-19 Global Vaccine Access Facility (COVAX Facility) 423.5 Global Preparedness Monitoring Board 443.6 A COVID-19 Technology Sharing Platform: A Recent UN Initiative 463.7 Concluding Remarks 46References 47Chapter 4 Rethinking R&D for Pharmaceutical Products After the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Shock 534.1 Introduction 534.2 Background of the Debate on the R&D Model 544.3 Problems of the R&D Model for Pharmaceutical Products 564.3.1 Lack of Transparency of R&D Costs 564.3.2 Pharmaceutical Innovation Has Significantly Decreased 574.3.3 High Prices Restrict Access 574.3.4 Fragmentation and Lack of Coordination 584.3.5 Waste and Overlap 594.4 A Binding International Convention 594.4.1 Objective and Scope 604.4.2 Possible Main Components 604.5 The Need to Act Fast 614.6 Conclusions and Recommendations 62References…………………………………………………………………………………………….#Chapter 5 Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines and Vaccines 675.1 Introduction 675.2 The WTO TRIPS Agreement 675.3 What Is a Patent? 675.3.1 There Is no Global or International Patent 685.3.2 The Patent Cooperation Treaty 685.3.3 Validity of Patents 695.3.4 Minimum Standards of Patent Protection 705.3.5 Patents on Pharmaceutical Products 715.3.6 Patents and Access to Essential Medicines 725.4 The Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health 735.5 What Are the TRIPS Flexibilities? 745.5.1 Criteria for Patentability 755.5.2 Compulsory Licences 755.5.3 Government Use 765.5.4 Parallel Imports 765.5.5 Exceptions to Patent Rights 765.5.6 Flexibility in Test Data Protection 775.5.7 Avoidance of TRIPS-plus Provisions and Policies, Including Extension of Patent Term, Data Exclusivity, Second-Use Patents, Border Measures 775.5.8 Mitigating Implementation or Effects of TRIPS-plus Provisions 775.5.9 Exemption for LDCs 775.5.10 Pre- and Post-Patent Grant Opposition 775.5.11 Use of Competition Law to Address the Misuse of Patents 785.5.12 Disclosure Requirement, Particularly for Biologics 785.5.13 Flexibilities in Enforcement of IP 785.6 The Paragraph 6 Problem and its Solution 785.7 Impact of "TRIPS-plus" and "TRIPS Extra" Provisions 795.7.1 Extension of Patent Protection Beyond the TRIPS Minimum 795.7.2 Restrictions on the Use of Compulsory Licences 805.7.3 Data Exclusivity 805.7.4 Marketing Approval and Patent Term Linkage 805.8 Conclusions 80References 81Chapter 6 The World Health Organization Reforms in the Time of COVID-19 836.1 Introduction 836.2 Background 846.3 COVID-19 and the WHO Reform 856.3.1 Problem 1: The Public-Private Sector Dilemma 866.3.2 Problem 2: The Dilemma Between Voluntary Recommendations and Binding Instruments in the Health Field 886.3.4 Problem 3: The Dilemma Between Regulations and Humanitarian Aid 906.4 The International Health Regulations (IHR) 916.4.1 Taking a Straightforward Approach: Modifying the IHR 916.5 Non-Paper Proposals of Action 926.6 The Special Meeting of the Executive Board on 5–6 October 2020 926.7 Concluding Remarks 93References…………………………………………………………………………………………….#Epilogue 97
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Transformation Literacy: Pathways to Regenerative
Book SynopsisThis open access book brings science and practice together and inspires a global movement towards co-creating regenerative civilizations that work for 100% of humanity and the Earth as a whole. With its conceptual foundation of the concept of transformation literacy it enhances the knowledge and capacity of decision-makers, change agents and institutional actors to steward transformations effectively across institutions, societal sectors and nations.Humanity is at crossroads. Resource depletion and exponential emissions that not only cause climate change, but endanger the health of people and planet, call for a decisive turnaround of human civilization. A new and transformative paradigm is emerging that advocates for regenerative civilizations, in which a narrative of systemic health as much as individual and collective vitality guide the interaction of socio-economic-ecological systems. Truly transformative change must go far beyond technical solutions, and instead envision what can be termed ‘a new operating system’ that helps humankind to live well within the planetary boundaries and partner with life’s evolutionary processes. This requires transformations at three different levels:· Mindsets that reconnect with a worldview in which human agency acknowledges its co-evolutionary pathways with each other and the Earth.· Political, social and economic systems that are regenerative and foster the care-taking for Earth life support systems.· Competencies to design and implement effective large-scale transformative change processes at multiple levels with multiple stakeholders.This book provides key ingredients for enhancing transformation literacy from various perspectives around the globe. It connects the emerging practice of stewarding transformative change across business, government institutions and civil society actors with the most promising scientific models and concepts that underpin human action to shape the future collectively in accordance with planetary needs.Table of ContentsIntroduction and conceptual framing – transformation literacy as a future-making skill Mindsets in service of wellbeing on a healthy planet Setting the scene: How to connect with a world as an interconnected whole The same tone, but a new sound – understanding the story of the soul as pathway to regenerative civilizations Possible futures Transformative literacy as the ability to look forward from within Chinese cultural treasures as contributions to a mindset of interconnectedness for global transformations The systems aliveness approach - from navigating emergency to stewarding wellbeing on a healthy planet Systems that enable and safeguard wellbeing on a healthy planet Setting the scene: Viewing the world as interconnected systems Everything is connected - envisioning how a regenerative world looks like Managing forestry in a sustainable manner, the importance of system´s analysis Sustainable community transformation process The role of capacity-building in Sumba, Indonesia Towards transformation to a wellbeing economy in an African country: A case study from Namibia A not-for-profit economy for a regenerative sustainable world Politics, systems thinking and building the wellbeing economy: The example of Wales Processes for stewarding transformations towards wellbeing and a healthy planet Setting the scene: How to enhance the knowledge and practice of transformation literacy Turning mindshifts into transformation leadership Models of Change: Strategies to make the socio-ecological transformation a success Red Snow - when the Climate Bleeds: A Nordic art and science project Collaborative transformations: Circular economy strategies in Europe Small scale and large scale – why networks are the cornerstone of transformations Collective stewardship towards economies in service to life Memories of our collective future
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis
Book SynopsisThis handbook addresses evidence-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It provides an overview of the history of evidence-based practices and their importance as applied to the law, school settings, and factors that influence the use for treatment of ASD. Additional areas of coverage include evidence-based and non-evidence-based ABA interventions for autism as well as decision-making ethics related to these treatments. In addition, the book addresses cultural considerations as they relate to these treatments and examines procedural aspects of ABA interventions for autism. Key ABA treatments addressed include: Discrete trial teaching. Pivotal response training. Video modeling. Parent-mediated intervention. Early Start Denver Model, PEAK, PECS, and AAC. Script fading/activity schedules and differential reinforcement/extinction. Response interruption and redirection. Self-management and self-monitoring. The Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis Interventions for Autism is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, and other professionals across such interrelated disciplines as clinical child, school, and developmental psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, social work, rehabilitation medicine/therapy, pediatrics, and special education.Table of ContentsPart 1. General Overview.- Chapter 1. Introduction to ABA Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Chapter 2. What Are Evidence-Based Practices in ABA.- Chapter 3. A History of Non-Evidence-Based Procedures for Individuals Diagnosed with ASD.- Chapter 4. Ethical Decision Making and Evidence Based Practices.- Chapter 5. Evidence Based Practices and the Law.- Chapter 6. Evidence-Based Practices in Schools.- Chapter 7. Factors Influencing to Implement or Not Implement Evidence-Based Procedures.- Chapter 8. A Collaborative Approach to Using ABA Interventions for Autism.- Chapter 9. Evidence-Based Practices as They Relates to Culture.- Part 2. The Procedures of ABA Interventions for Autism.- Chapter 10. Discrete Trial Teaching.- Chapter 11. Incidental Teaching.- Chapter 12. Pivotal Response Treatment.- Chapter 13. Video Modeling.- Chapter 14. The Teaching Interaction Procedure and Behavioral Skills Training.- Chapter 15. Social Skills Groups.- Chapter 16. Parent-Mediated Interventions.- Chapter 17. Early Start Denver Model.- Chapter 18. PEAK Relational Training System.- Chapter 19. The Picture Exchange Communication System.- Chapter 20. Augmentative and Alternative Communication.- Chapter 21. Shaping.- Chapter 22. Traditional Functional Behavior Assessment and Functional Analysis.- Chapter 23. Practical Functional Assessment.- Chapter 24. Functional Communication Training.- Chapter 25. Time-Out and Response Cost.- Chapter 26. Token Economies.- Chapter 27. Script Fading and Activity Schedules.- Chapter 28. Differential Reinforcement and Extinction.- Chapter 29. Response Interruption and Redirection.- Chapter 30. Self-Management and Self-Monitoring.- Chapter 31. Future Directions in Research and Clinical Practice.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Infection Prevention: New Perspectives and
Book SynopsisThe first edition of Infection Prevention reviewed evolving areas in infection prevention on topics including contact precautions, technology implementation, specific infections, and care in various settings. It summarized the current data on infection prevention, presents controversies on the various topics, and includes recommendations for patient safety. Addressing hot topics such as MRSA, C. difficile vaccination, mandatory flu vaccines, and CLABSI, this is the only text to include prevention and control overviews across a range of infection issues. Written by experts in the field, this successor edition will update current chapters on the most cutting-edge models of care on emerging and evolving topics in infectious diseases. It will also include new material and chapters on high-level disinfection, diagnostic test stewardship, unique pathogens units, outpatient antibiotic stewardship, outpatient antibiotic therapy, as well as a chapter on infection prevention metrics: how much can we prevent healthcare associated infections and how hard should we try. The second edition of Infection Prevention: New Perspectives and Controversies is a valuable resource for infection prevention professionals, healthcare quality and safety professionals, caring for patients in in- and outpatient settings.Table of Contents
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Springer International Publishing AG A Multidisciplinary Approach to Obstetric Fistula
Book SynopsisThis book applies a multi-disciplinary lens to examine obstetric fistula, a childbirth injury that results from prolonged, obstructed labor. While obstetric fistula can be prevented with emergency obstetric care, it continues to occur primarily in resource-limited settings. In this volume, specialists in the anthropological, psychological, public health, and biomedical disciplines, as well as health policy experts and representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations discuss a scoping overview on obstetric fistula, including prevention, treatment, and reducing stigma for survivors. This comprehensive resource is useful in understanding the risk factors, epidemiology, and social, psychological, and medical effects of obstetric fistula.Topics explored include: A Human Rights Approach Toward Eradicating Obstetric Fistula Obstetric Fistula: A Case of Miscommunication – Social Experiences of Women with Obstetric Fistula Classification of Female Genital Tract Fistulas Training and Capacity-Building in the Provision of Fistula Treatment Services Designing Preventive Strategies for Obstetric Fistula Sexual Function in Women with Obstetric Fistula Social and Reproductive Health of Women After Obstetric Fistula Repair Making the Case for Holistic Fistula Care Addressing Mental Health in Obstetric Fistula Patients Physical Therapy for Women with Obstetric Fistula A Multidisciplinary Approach to Obstetric Fistula in Africa is designed for professional use by NGOs, international aid organizations, governmental and multilateral agencies, healthcare providers, public health specialists, anthropologists, and others who aim to improve maternal health across the globe. Although the book’s geographic focus is Africa, it may serve as a useful resource for individuals who aim to address obstetric fistula in other settings. The book may also be used as an educational tool in courses/programs that focus on Global Health, Maternal and Child Health, Epidemiology, Medical Anthropology, Gender/Women's Studies, Obstetrics, Global Medicine, Nursing, and Midwifery.Table of ContentsForeword Hon. Edna Adan Ismail Acknowledgements Part I. Obstetric Fistula Chapter 1. Introduction to Obstetric Fistula: A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Preventable Childbirth Tragedy Bonnie Ruder, Laura Briggs Drew, and David A. Schwartz Chapter 2. A Human Rights Approach Toward Eradicating Obstetric Fistula: Expanding Data Collection, Prevention, Treatment, and Continuing Support for Women and Girls Who Have Been Neglected Laura Briggs Drew Chapter 3. Archaeological Basis for Obstetrical Fistula: A Condition that Is as Ancient as Human Themselves David A. Schwartz Chapter 4. Obstetric Fistula in Context L. Lewis Wall Chapter 5. Co-occurrence of Obstetric Fistula and Stillbirth in Sub-Saharan Africa Karen D. Cowgill Chapter 6. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Obstetric Fistula in Africa: Public Health, Sociological and Medical Perspectives Tina Lavender, Sabina Wakasiaka and Weston Khisa Chapter 7. Women Who Lose Their Lives While Giving Life: Exploring Obstetric Fistula as a Public Health Problem in Kenya Kathomi Gatwiri Part II: Perspectives and Experiences from Women and Girls with Obstetric Fistula Chapter 8. Obstetric Fistula: A Case of Miscommunication – Social Experiences of Women with Obstetric Fistula Marielle E. Meurice, Saifuddin Ahmed, and René Génadry Chapter 9. The Experience of Childbirth and Obstetric Fistula: Perspectives of Women in Northern Ghana F. Beryl Pilkington, Prudence Mwini-Nyaledzigbor, and Alice Abokai Agana Chapter 10. The Experiences of Women Living with Obstetric Fistula in Burkina Faso: From Delivery to Social Reinsertion Marie-Eve Paré, Julie Désalliers, Laurence Bernard, Salam Kouraogo, and Jacques Corcos Chapter 11. Girls’ and Women’s Social Experiences with Obstetric Fistula in Tanzania: A Public Health Problem Stella Masala Mpanda and Lilian Teddy Mselle Chapter 12. Physical, Psychological and Social Assessments of Fistula Recovery Among Women in Nigeria and Uganda Beth S. Phillips, Justus K. Barageine, Dorothy N. Ononokpono, and Alison M. El Ayadi Chapter 13. Socioeconomic and Healthcare Causes of Obstetric Fistula in Tanzania: Perspectives from the Affected Women Lilian Teddy Mselle and Stella Masala Mpanda Chapter 14. Health-Seeking Behavior Among Women with Obstetric Fistula in Ethiopia Jordann Loehr, Heather Lytle, and Mulat Adefris Part III. Fistula Treatment, Management, and Models of Care Chapter 15. Classification of Female Genital Tract Fistulas Judith T. Goh and Hannah G. Krause Chapter 16. Surgical Treatment for Obstetric Fistula: Not an Easy Option Andrew Browning Chapter 17. Obstetric Vesicovaginal Fistula: Development of a Predictive Score of Failed Surgical Repair Joseph B. Nsambi, Olivier Mukuku, Propser L. Kakudji, Jean-Baptiste S.Z. Kakoma Chapter 18. Training and Capacity-Building in the Provision of Fistula Treatment Services: The FIGO Fistula Surgery Training Initiative Gillian Slinger and Lilli Trautvetter Chapter 19. Medical and Surgical Challenges and Opportunities for Treatment at the Aberdeen Women’s Centre in Sierra Leone Ennet Banda Chipungu Chapter 20. Comparing Three Models of Fistula Care Among Five Facilities in Nigeria and Uganda Pooja Sripad, Caroline Johnson, Vandana Tripathi, and Charlotte E. Warren Chapter 21. Obstetric Fistula in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Neglected Care of Young Women in Rural Areas Joseph B. Nsambi, Olivier Mukuku and Jean-Baptiste S.Z. Kakoma Chapter 22. Therapeutic Management of Obstetric Fistula: Learning from Implementation of Insertable Devices to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Women and Girls in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Nessa Ryan and Ann E. Kurth Chapter 23. The Aberdeen Women’s Centre: Providing Care for Girls and Women with Fistula and Other Conditions in Sierra Leone Ivy Kalama Part IV: Beyond Surgery—Preventing Obstetric Fistula and Addressing Its Many Consequences Chapter 24. Height and External Measurement of Pelvic Diameters to Predict Obstetric Fistula in Congolese Women: A Case-control Study Joseph B. Nsambi, Olivier Mukuku, Xavier K. Kinenkinda, Propser L. Kakudji, Robert Andrianne, Jean-Baptiste S.Z. Kakoma Chapter 25. Designing Preventive Strategies for Obstetric Fistula: Evidence from a Survey Conducted Among Rural and Urban Women in Burkina Faso Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas Chapter 26. Sexual Function in Women with Obstetric Fistula Rachel Pope Chapter 27. Social and Reproductive Health of Women After Obstetric Fistula Repair: Insights from Guinea Alexandre Delamou Chapter 28. Urinary Incontinence Following Obstetric Fistula Surgery Hannah G. Krause and Judith T. Goh Chapter 29. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Obstetric Fistula in Northern Ghana: “Not Counted Among Women” Kimberly Jarvis, Helen Vallianatos, Solina Richter, and Priscilla N. Boakye Chapter 30. Making the Case for Holistic Fistula Care: Implementation of a Model Reintegration Program in Uganda Bonnie Ruder and Alice Emasu Chapter 31. Addressing Mental Health in Obstetric Fistula Patients: Filling the Void Meghan Beddow and Mary J. Stokes Chapter 32. Physical Therapy for Women with Obstetric Fistula Theresa Spitznagle Chapter 33. Comprehensive Pelvic Floor Health: Beyond the “Hole” in the Wall Rahel Nardos and Laura Jacobson
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Springer International Publishing AG Dermatology in Public Health Environments: A
Book SynopsisDermatological diseases are extremely common around the globe, and a systematic understanding of these conditions and their relationships with various epidemiological factors could provide insights to help governments and private institutions address the challenges they need to overcome in order to improve global health. This extensively revised second edition comprehensively discusses the fundamental areas of dermatological practice in public health. It features more than 900 figures, eight new chapters and two new sections: a) Dermatological Biopsy and Major Histopathological Patterns, exploring surgical methods for collecting cutaneous specimens from outpatients and the analysis of major histopathological patterns; b) Special Chapters, which outlines Hospital Dermatology in Public Health, covering hospital care as a backup in dermatoses of importance in public health; Dermatological Education in Public Health, examining the interface between teaching and students for the development of dermatological practice; and a Brief History of Dermatology.Further topics include the profile of dermatological care based on epidemiological concepts; the most significant skin diseases (including dermatology in tropical medicine); the relationship between the environment and dermatological diseases; dermatoses in the human life cycles, diseases that are not primarily dermatological, but have a high impact on public health and may have skin and mucosal manifestations; a number of emerging issues in dermatology in public health; clinical approaches (diagnosis and management) to common dermatological symptoms; multidisciplinary approaches in dermatology; surgical and histopathological aspects of the main dermatological diseases; and the hospital as an aid in the management of complex dermatoses and dermatological education in public health. Written by experts with extensive experience in their respective fields, this book is a valuable reference resource for undergraduate and graduate students, dermatologists and general practitioners, as well as anyone interested in the relationship between dermatology and public health.Table of ContentsSection I. Dermatology in Public Health1. Concepts of Relevant Diseases for Public Health 2. International Public Health Strategies in Dermatology3. The User of Public Health Services in Dermatology4. Impact of Preventive Campaigns in Dermatology: A Brazilian Experience Section II. Dermatologic Diseases in Public Health: Cutaneous Infectious5. Hanseniasis6. Tuberculosis7. Other Mycobacteriosis8. Sexually Transmitted Diseases9. Bacterial Infections10. Viral Infections11. Fungal Infections12. Parasitic and Protozoal Infections13. Congenital Syphilis Section III. Dermatologic Diseases in Public Health: Neoplasias14. Precursor Lesions of Skin Cancer15. Basal Cell Carcinoma16. Squamous Cell Carcinoma17. Melanoma18. Cutaneous T Lymphomas and Others Lymphoproliferative DiseasesSection IV. Dermatologic Diseases in Public Health: Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases19. Eczema20. Psoriasis 21. Seborreic Dermatitis22. Lichen planus23. Acne24. Hidradenitis25. Rosacea26. Vitiligo27. Autoimmune Bullous Dermatoses28. Vasculitis29. Apthae30. Neutrophilic Dermatosis31. Adverse Drug Reaction Section V. Dermatologic Diseases in Public Health: Skin Diseases and Environment32. Cold and Heat33. Ultaviolet Radiation and Idiophatic Phtodermatosis34. Dermatosis for Plants35. Skin Lesions Caused by Venomous Animals 36. Occupational Dermatitis37. Air Pollution and the Skin HealthSection VI. Dermatologic Diseases in Public Health: Vital Cycle and Dermatology38. Skin Diseases and Pregnancy39. Neonatal Dermatosis40. Cutaneous Aging and Dermatosis in Geriatric patients Section VII. Skin Manifestations of Major Diseases in Public Health41. Diabetes Mellitus42. Diseases of Thyroid43. Dyslipidemias44. Nutritional Disorder, Morbidly Obese and Post-Bariatric 45. Renal Failure46. Connective Tissue Diseases47. Smoking, Alcoholism and Use of Ilicit Drugs48. HIV / AIDS49. Human T-Cell Lymphothtropic Virus Type-1 (HTLV-1) Infection 50. Liver Diseases51. Transplant Recipients52. Psychiatric Disorders53. Neoplasias and ParaneoplasiasSection VIII. Emerging Issues of Dermatology in Public Health54. Ethnicity and Dermatology55. Skin Disorders in Transgender Patients56. Dermatosis in Conflict Zones and Disasters Areas57. Dermatology and Sports58. Photoprotection59. Skin Banking60. Marketing influence on body image perception: a Bioethical Perspective61. Quality of Life in Dermatology62. Vaccine and the Prevention of Dermatological Diseases63. Dermatoscopy in the Public Health Environment64. TeledermatologySection IX. Signs and Symptoms of Skin Diseases in Public Health – a Practical Guide to Management65. Pigmented Lesions66. Purpura67. Pruritus68. Prurigo69. Ulcers Legs and Lymphedema70. Urticaria71. Erythema Nodosum72. Rash73. Alopecia74. Stains 75. Xerosis76. Hyperhidrosis77. Nail disease78. Metatarsalgia, Calluses, Callosities of the Feet Section X. Dermatological Biopsy and Major Histopathological Patterns79. Skin Biopsy 80. Major Histopathological Patterns in DermatologySection XI. Multidisciplinary Team and Dermatological Care 81. Dermatological Assistance in Primary Health Care: a Nursing Approach 82. Care Wounds – Dressings83. Physical Therapy in Hanseniasis84. Psychological Approaches in Treating Patients with Dermatological Diseases Section XII. Special Chapters85. Dermatological Education in Public Health - The Teaching of Dermatology 86. Hospital Dermatology: the role of dermatologists in hospital settings 87. Brief History of Dermatology
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Springer International Publishing AG Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos:
Book SynopsisThis open access book is a collection of articles based on presentations from the 2020 Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference that gives an overview of conference outcomes. The vision of the conference has been to unite researchers, scientists, physicians and other healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and students from across the world to discuss research advancements, identify gaps, and develop actionable goals to translate basic research findings into clinical best practices, effective community interventions, and professional training programs to decrease cancer risks and eliminate cancer disparities for Latinos. This conference comes at an especially important time when Latinos – the largest and youngest minority group in the U.S. – are expected to face a 142% rise in cancer cases in the coming years. Disparities continue to impact this population in critical areas: access to preventive and clinical care, changeable risk behaviors, quality of life, and mortality. Each chapter summarizes the presentation and includes current knowledge in the specific topic areas, identified gaps, and opportunities for future research. Topics explored include: Applying an Exposome-Wide (ExWAS) Approach to Latino Cancer Disparities Supportive Care Needs and Coping Strategies Used by Latino Men Cancer Survivors Optimizing Engagement of the Latino Community in Cancer Research Latino Population Growth and the Changing Demography of Cancer Implementation Science to Enhance the Value of Cancer Research in Latinos A Strength-Based Approach to Cancer Prevention in Latinxs Overcoming Clinical Research Disparities by Advancing Inclusive Research Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: Building Collaboration for Action will appeal to a wide readership due to its comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from basic science and community prevention research to clinical practice to policy. The book is an essential resource for physicians and other medical professionals, researchers, scientists, academicians, patient advocates, and students. It also will appeal to policy-makers, NCI-designated cancer centers, academic centers, state health departments, and community organizations.Table of ContentsPart I Introduction 1..... Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos Amelie G. Ramirez, Edward J. Trapido Part II Health Threats in the Latino Community 2..... Applying an Exposome-Wide (ExWAS) Approach to Latino Cancer Disparities Paul D. Juarez, Darryl Hood, Min-ae Song, Aramandla Ramesh 3..... Population Health Challenges for Latinos in the US Alexander N. Ortega Part III Vulnerable Populations and Cancer Health Disparities 4..... Acute and Long-Term Neurological Complications of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Therapy in Latino Children Austin L. Brown, Kimberly P. Raghubar, Michael E. Scheurer, Philip J. Lupo Part IV Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship in Latinos 5..... Supportive Care Needs and Coping Strategies Used by Latino Men Cancer Survivors Dinorah Martinez-Tyson, Erik L. Ruiz 6..... Cancer Care Delivery Among Breast Cancer Patients: Is It the Same for All? Catalina Malinowski, Mariana Chavez-MacGregor Part V Cancer in the Era of Precision Medicine 7..... Genetic Ancestry and Breast Cancer Subtypes in Hispanic/Latina Women Lizeth I. Tamayo, Elam Day-Friedland, Valentina A. Zavala, Katie M. Marker, Laura Fejerman 8..... Precision Medicine Approaches for Stratification and Development of Novel Therapies of Latin(x) Patients at Risk of Lung Malignancy Kenneth S. Ramos, Stefano Guerra, Randa El-zein Part VI Engaging Latinos in Cancer Research 9..... Optimizing Engagement of the Latino Community in Cancer Research Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Bibiana Martinez, Carol Ochoa, Sheila Murphy, Rosa Barahona, Carolina Aristizabal, Yaneth L. Rodriguez Part VII Emerging Policies Impacting Latino Care 10.... Latino Population Growth and the Changing Demography of Cancer Rogelio Sáenz 11.... Financial Hardship, Food Insecurity, and Forgone Medical Care Jean A. McDougall, Shoshana Adler Jaffe, Dolores D. Guest, V. Shane Pankratz, Charles L. Wiggins, Angela L. W. Meisner, Andrew L. Sussman Part VIII Implementation Science, Innovative Technologies and the Future of Cancer Care 12.... Implementation Science to Enhance the Value of Cancer Research in Latinos: A Perspective from the National Cancer Institute Gila Neta 13.... Advancing E-health Interventions in Cancer Control and Survivorship for Hispanic/Latina Breast Cancer Patients Sharon H. Baik, Joanna Buscemi, Laura B. Oswald, Diana Buitrago, Judith Guitelman, Francisco Iacobelli, Melissa A. Simon, Frank J. Penedo, Betina Yanez Part IX Latino Lifestyles: Acculturation, Nutrition, and Health 14.... Impact of Obesity and Related Factors in Breast Cancer Survivorship Among Hispanic Women Elisa V. Bandera, Chi-Chen Hong, Bo Qin 15.... A Strength-Based Approach to Cancer Prevention in Latinxs Marisa S. Torrez-Ruiz, Sandra Soto, Nanette V. Lopez, Elva M. Arredondo Part X Advances in Cancer Therapy and Clinical Trials 16.... Overcoming Clinical Research Disparities by Advancing Inclusive Research Melissa Gonzales Part XI HPV Vaccination for Cancer Prevention 17.... The Road to Cervical Cancer Elimination Anna R. Giuliano Part XII Latino Cancer Health Disparities: Moving Forward 18.... Looking Forward: Continuing the Collaboration for Action Amelie G. Ramirez, Edward J. Trapido Appendix A: Advances in Biology and Treatment of Cancer Appendix B: Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Appendix C: Engaging Latinos in Research Across the Cancer Continuum Appendix D: Living with and Beyond Cancer: Taking Action to Improve Outcomes
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Springer International Publishing AG Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos:
Book SynopsisThis open access book is a collection of articles based on presentations from the 2020 Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference that gives an overview of conference outcomes. The vision of the conference has been to unite researchers, scientists, physicians and other healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and students from across the world to discuss research advancements, identify gaps, and develop actionable goals to translate basic research findings into clinical best practices, effective community interventions, and professional training programs to decrease cancer risks and eliminate cancer disparities for Latinos. This conference comes at an especially important time when Latinos – the largest and youngest minority group in the U.S. – are expected to face a 142% rise in cancer cases in the coming years. Disparities continue to impact this population in critical areas: access to preventive and clinical care, changeable risk behaviors, quality of life, and mortality. Each chapter summarizes the presentation and includes current knowledge in the specific topic areas, identified gaps, and opportunities for future research. Topics explored include: Applying an Exposome-Wide (ExWAS) Approach to Latino Cancer Disparities Supportive Care Needs and Coping Strategies Used by Latino Men Cancer Survivors Optimizing Engagement of the Latino Community in Cancer Research Latino Population Growth and the Changing Demography of Cancer Implementation Science to Enhance the Value of Cancer Research in Latinos A Strength-Based Approach to Cancer Prevention in Latinxs Overcoming Clinical Research Disparities by Advancing Inclusive Research Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: Building Collaboration for Action will appeal to a wide readership due to its comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from basic science and community prevention research to clinical practice to policy. The book is an essential resource for physicians and other medical professionals, researchers, scientists, academicians, patient advocates, and students. It also will appeal to policy-makers, NCI-designated cancer centers, academic centers, state health departments, and community organizations.Table of ContentsPart I Introduction 1..... Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos Amelie G. Ramirez, Edward J. Trapido Part II Health Threats in the Latino Community 2..... Applying an Exposome-Wide (ExWAS) Approach to Latino Cancer Disparities Paul D. Juarez, Darryl Hood, Min-ae Song, Aramandla Ramesh 3..... Population Health Challenges for Latinos in the US Alexander N. Ortega Part III Vulnerable Populations and Cancer Health Disparities 4..... Acute and Long-Term Neurological Complications of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Therapy in Latino Children Austin L. Brown, Kimberly P. Raghubar, Michael E. Scheurer, Philip J. Lupo Part IV Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship in Latinos 5..... Supportive Care Needs and Coping Strategies Used by Latino Men Cancer Survivors Dinorah Martinez-Tyson, Erik L. Ruiz 6..... Cancer Care Delivery Among Breast Cancer Patients: Is It the Same for All? Catalina Malinowski, Mariana Chavez-MacGregor Part V Cancer in the Era of Precision Medicine 7..... Genetic Ancestry and Breast Cancer Subtypes in Hispanic/Latina Women Lizeth I. Tamayo, Elam Day-Friedland, Valentina A. Zavala, Katie M. Marker, Laura Fejerman 8..... Precision Medicine Approaches for Stratification and Development of Novel Therapies of Latin(x) Patients at Risk of Lung Malignancy Kenneth S. Ramos, Stefano Guerra, Randa El-zein Part VI Engaging Latinos in Cancer Research 9..... Optimizing Engagement of the Latino Community in Cancer Research Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Bibiana Martinez, Carol Ochoa, Sheila Murphy, Rosa Barahona, Carolina Aristizabal, Yaneth L. Rodriguez Part VII Emerging Policies Impacting Latino Care 10.... Latino Population Growth and the Changing Demography of Cancer Rogelio Sáenz 11.... Financial Hardship, Food Insecurity, and Forgone Medical Care Jean A. McDougall, Shoshana Adler Jaffe, Dolores D. Guest, V. Shane Pankratz, Charles L. Wiggins, Angela L. W. Meisner, Andrew L. Sussman Part VIII Implementation Science, Innovative Technologies and the Future of Cancer Care 12.... Implementation Science to Enhance the Value of Cancer Research in Latinos: A Perspective from the National Cancer Institute Gila Neta 13.... Advancing E-health Interventions in Cancer Control and Survivorship for Hispanic/Latina Breast Cancer Patients Sharon H. Baik, Joanna Buscemi, Laura B. Oswald, Diana Buitrago, Judith Guitelman, Francisco Iacobelli, Melissa A. Simon, Frank J. Penedo, Betina Yanez Part IX Latino Lifestyles: Acculturation, Nutrition, and Health 14.... Impact of Obesity and Related Factors in Breast Cancer Survivorship Among Hispanic Women Elisa V. Bandera, Chi-Chen Hong, Bo Qin 15.... A Strength-Based Approach to Cancer Prevention in Latinxs Marisa S. Torrez-Ruiz, Sandra Soto, Nanette V. Lopez, Elva M. Arredondo Part X Advances in Cancer Therapy and Clinical Trials 16.... Overcoming Clinical Research Disparities by Advancing Inclusive Research Melissa Gonzales Part XI HPV Vaccination for Cancer Prevention 17.... The Road to Cervical Cancer Elimination Anna R. Giuliano Part XII Latino Cancer Health Disparities: Moving Forward 18.... Looking Forward: Continuing the Collaboration for Action Amelie G. Ramirez, Edward J. Trapido Appendix A: Advances in Biology and Treatment of Cancer Appendix B: Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Appendix C: Engaging Latinos in Research Across the Cancer Continuum Appendix D: Living with and Beyond Cancer: Taking Action to Improve Outcomes
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Springer International Publishing AG Domestic Violence and COVID-19: The 2020 Lockdown
Book SynopsisThis brief maps the available data augmented by expert interviews on the impact of the Covid-19 measures on DV in eight European Member States during the first lock-down. The volume addresses an on-going situation, additionally complicated by renewed lockdown restrictions during autumn and early winter 2020. It assesses the assumptions of an imminent wave of domestic violence against reliable data from crime statistics, surveys, and various institutions responding to domestic violence. Collecting partner country reports from Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, Scotland and Slovenia, it demonstrates the effects that lockdown measures starting March 2020 had on reported DV incidents. It considers the differences between each country with respect to policing, legal systems, social and cultural factors and highlights best practices to prevent conditions resulting from Covid-19 lockdown undermining victims’ security and frontline responders’ capacities to provide services and prevent domestic violence.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Comparative trends of domestic violence.- Chapter 3. Human factors of domestic violence affected by Covid-19.- Chapter 4. Country reports: development and response to DV in eight member states.- Chapter 5. Key findings, best practices, and recommendations.
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Springer International Publishing AG Ethics, Integrity and Policymaking: The Value of
Book SynopsisThis Open Access book provides illustrative case studies that explore various research and innovation topics that raise challenges requiring ethical reflection and careful policymaking responses. The cases highlight diverse ethical challenges and provide lessons for the various options available for policymaking. Cases are drawn from many fields, including artificial intelligence, space science, energy, data protection, professional research practice and pandemic planning. Case studies are particularly helpful with ethical issues to provide crucial context. This book reflects the ambiguity of ethical dilemmas in contemporary policymaking. Analyses reflect current debates where consensus has not yet been achieved. These cases illustrate key points made throughout the PRO-RES EU-funded project from which they arise: that ethical judgement is a fluid enterprise, where values, principles and standards must constantly adjust to new situations, new events and new research developments. This book is an indispensable aid to policymaking that addresses, and/or uses evidence from, novel research developments.Table of ContentsChapter1. Introduction: Making the Case for the Case (Dónal O’Mathúna).- Chapter 2. Space: The Final Frontier (Emmanouil Detsis).- Chapter 3. Research and the Ethics of Urban Exploration and Criminal Trespass (Mark Israel).- Chapter 4. Science Advisors and “Good Evidence”: A Case Study (Gabi Lombardo).- Chapter 5. Automated Justice, Automated Policing: Issues, Benefits and Risks in the Use of Artificial Intelligence and its Algorithms in Access to Justice and Law Enforcement (Caroline Gans Combe).- Chapter 6. Data Protection in Croatia: An Indicator of Ethics Processes in Research Institutions (Zvonimir Koporc).- Chapter 7. Intellectual Corruption and the American Psychological Association (James F. Welles).- Chapter 8. PRO-RES Guidance Framework for Scientific Research: A Novel Response to Long-standing Issues (P. Kavouras).- Chapter 9. RRI and Research Ethics (Maria Teresa Berliri).- Chapter 10. The Wave Power Project (Ron Iphofen).- Chapter 11. Formulating a Guidance Code for Research Managers (the UK ARMA case) (John Oates).- Chapter 12. Ethics Versus The Law: The Case Of the Belfast Project (Helen Kara).- Chapter 13. Regulating Zoonotic Disease Research: Implications for Pandemic Preparedness (Dónal O’Mathúna).- Chapter 14. Responsible Research and Innovation and India: Towards a Dialectical Approach in Theory and Practice (Krishna Ravi Srinivas).
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Springer International Publishing AG Leadership and Management in Healthcare: A Guide for Medical and Dental Practitioners
Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive guide to leadership in healthcare and the management of complex clinical scenarios in the medical or dental practice. Training in leadership and hospital management is not part of the curriculum and so guidance is often not provided in depth.This book outlines strategies for dealing with the management problems that arise in the healthcare profession, and it prepares the reader for interviews, examinations and the supervision of a team. It opens with an overview of the NHS, its evidence-based practice and healthcare regulations. Subsequent chapters discuss data protection, management of new business cases, formal complaints and inappropriate use of social media. Information is provided on the recruitment of new junior trainees, the management of underperforming allied health professionals, and the handling of injuries sustained at work. This book is ideal for final-year medical and dental undergraduate students, foundation year doctors, core trainees, junior and senior specialists and newly-appointed consultants.Table of ContentsPart 1: The management, structure and function of the Na-tional Health Service.- 1. The structure of the NHS in England.- 2. Quality, efficiency and value in the NHS.- 3. Evidence-based practice in the NHS.- 4. Healthcare Regulation in the United Kingdom.- 5. Staffing in the NHS.- 6. Ethical practice and Medico-legal themes in the NHS.- 7. Clinical effectiveness and clinical audit.- 8. Trainee performance and assessment in the NHS.- 9. Clinical risk management in the NHS.- 10. Data protection and freedom of information.- . Part B:Management scenarios.- 11. Management of an underperforming allied health professional.- 12. Management of an injury sustained at work.- 13. Management of clinical incidents at work.- 14. Justifying existing levels of care.- 15. Management of a suspected victim of physical abuse.- 16. Management of a breach of data confidentiality.- 17. Management of a formal complaint.- 18. Management of a contaminated needlestick injury.- 19. Management of staff with repeated episodes of absenteeism.- 20. Management of a new business case.- 21. Management of a conflict between personal and work confidential information.- 22. Management of a non-compliant trainee.- 23. Management of recruiting new junior trainees.- 24. Management of suspected fraud in your department.- 25. Management of violence and aggression at work.- 26. Management of Health Tourism in your department.- 27. Management of colleagues affected by stress at work.- 28. Management of inappropriate use of social media.- 29. Appendix 1.- 30. List of commonly asked Acts and Legislations.- 31. Appendix 2.- 32. Appendix 3.
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Springer International Publishing AG The COVID-19 - Health Systems Nexus: Emerging
Book SynopsisThis contributed volume, based on papers presented at a conference held in Zimbabwe in mid-2021, examines the nexus between Zimbabwe’s health systems and the COVID-19 pandemic. The collection of papers contained here is diverse and covers topics from how health systems handled (or didn’t handle) surges to health communication during a global pandemic to economic and environmental impacts of the pandemic in Zimbabwe. Editors Drs. Edward Kunonga, Lazarus Chapungu, and David Chikodzi set the stage for these pieces with an introductory chapter that describes the health systems in Zimbabwe and offers an overview of the effects of the pandemic felt in the country. Their concluding chapter synthesizes trends and issues emerging from the chapters and recommends policy directions regarding health management systems in Zimbabwe and elsewhere in the face of this and future pandemics.Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Introduction: The COVID-19-Health Nexus: Trends and Dynamics Health system dynamics in a COVID-19 environment 2. COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe: A spatial and temporal perspective 3. Public Safety and Health Systems in the Context of Covid-19 in Zimbabwe: Gaps and Prospects 4. Devolution as Health Governance Paradigm Amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic in Zimbabwe: Convergences and Divergences 5. Global Covid-19 Pandemic: A strategic opportunity of operationalizing One Health Concept Case of Zimbabwe 6. An analysis of the dynamics of COVID-19 pandemic using the SIER Model with uncertain parameters characterized by a Stochastic Susceptible Population 7. Indigenous health practices and lifestyles: Can they help Zimbabwe transform its health systems in the face of Covid-19 pandemic? 8. Virtual communities in supporting access to health services during COVID-19 pandemic: The Implications and Impacts on Zimbabwe’s health system COVID-19 restrictive measures and related impacts 9. Decongesting global cities as part of Health Reform in the era of COVID-19: Impacts and implications for Zimbabwe 10. Deciphering Synergies and tradeoffs between COVID-19 measures and the progress towards SDG 15: Implications on health systems in Zimbabwe 11. The Impact of COVID-19 on Economic Development in Zimbabwe and the health management system. Vaccine uptake and diplomacy 12. COVID-19 vaccination apathy, hesitancy and neutrality. Interrogating the trends and impacts on Zimbabwe’s health delivery system 13. The complexities of public health communication on COVID-19 vaccination in social media. Implications on Zimbabwe’s health system. 14. COVID-19 vaccine diplomacy: Tracking the Chinese, Indian and Russian global pathways and undertones Conclusion 15. Conclusions: Emerging trends, issues and policy implications
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Springer International Publishing AG Managing Infodemics in the 21st Century:
Book SynopsisThis open access book on infodemic management reviews the current discussions about this evolving area of public health from a variety of perspectives. Infodemic management is an evidence-based practice underpinned by the science of infodemiology that offers guidance to better manage pandemic and epidemic risks and more quickly tackle new and resurgent health threats. Infodemic management has added much visibility and recognition for the importance of social-behavioural sciences, health communication, participatory and human-centered approaches, and digital health as complementary scientific and practical approaches that also must be strengthened in public health practice through a whole-of-society and whole information ecosystem approach. This volume makes a case that health of the information ecosystem in the digital age has emerged as the fourth ecosystem that public health is challenged by, along with the triad of environment-human-animal health. The book brings together scientists and practitioners across disciplines to offer insights on infodemic management. The tools, methods, analytics, and interventions that they discuss in the context of acute health events also can be applied to other public health areas. Topics covered include: People's Experience of Information Overload and Its Impact on Infodemic Harms Smart Health! Expanding the Need for New Literacies To Debunk or Not to Debunk? Correcting (Mis)information Partnering with Communities for Effective Management of Health Emergencies Managing Infodemics in the 21st Century is required reading for public health practitioners in need of an overview of this evolving field of practice that has made major scientific and practical leaps forward since early 2020. Global, regional, and local health authorities are increasingly recognizing the need to expand their capacities for infodemic management in their efforts to better prepare for future health emergencies. This book is the resource they need to build toward a mature infodemic management process. The text also can be used as supplemental reading for graduate programs and courses in public health.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Infodemic management in the 21st century · Sylvie Briand · Sarah Hess, · Tim Nguyen · Tina D. Purnat Chapter 2 - Key concepts and definitions in infodemic management · Atsuyoshi Ishizumi and Brian Yau Chapter 3 – People’s Experience of Information Overload and Its Impact on Infodemic Harms · Theresa M. Senft · Sharon Greenfield Chapter 4 – The Information Environment and Its Influence on Misinformation Effects · Claire Wardle · AbdelHalim AbdAllah Chapter 5 - Fighting the Fallacies - The ‘infodemic’ and the European Commission · Marcos Barclay · Istvan Perger · Matteo Salvai Chapter 6 - Smart Health! Expanding the Need for New Literacies · Kristine Sørensen Chapter 7 - To Debunk or Not to Debunk? Correcting (Mis)information · Emily K. Vraga · Ullrich K. H. Ecker · Iris Žeželj · Aleksandra Lazić · Arina Anis Azlan Chapter 8 - Prebunking against misinformation in the modern digital age · Cecilie S. Traberg · Trisha Harjani · Melisa Basol · Mikey Biddlestone · Rakoen Maertens · Jon Roozenbeek · Sander van der Linden Chapter 9 - Addressing Mis- and Disinformation on Social Media · Guilherme Canela · Annina Claesson. · Rachel Pollack Chapter 10 - Partnering with Communities for Effective Management of Health Emergencies: Four Case Studies · Julienne N. Anoko · Anton Schneider · Parfait D. Akana · R. Umamaheshwari
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Springer International Publishing AG Assessment and Communication of Risk: A Pocket
Book SynopsisThis is the long-awaited pocket text on risk assessment for students and professionals in all health and safety fields. Risk assessment and risk-based decision-making are essential skills in today’s health and safety fields, but a convenient pocket or desk reference has been needed with enough theory to begin a preliminary risk assessment, together with clear explanations, applications, and worked examples. This book addresses that need. It provides a practical resource for estimating risks in various applications, as well as assisting with the design of larger project-based assessments. It explains the two main numeric procedures: probabilistic, or “catastrophic”, and quantitative, or “chronic”, risk assessment, along with chapters on qualitative risk assessment and approaches to food-related risks. A final chapter examines how people perceive risk, and provides advice and assistance in the development of essential, effective risk communication with the public and with the media. Numerous case studies are analyzed. Assessment and Communication of Risk: A Pocket Text for Health and Safety Professionals is a one-stop resource for students in all health and safety fields, and provides a valuable guide for existing field practitioners in public health, occupational health and safety, hospitals, environmental assessment offices, and ministries of health, labour, and the environment.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Risk: Scope, Definitions, and Terminology 1.1 The Scope of Risk Assessment1.2 Risk management 1.3 Basic Definition of Risk1.4 Describing risks using the language of probability1.5 Categorizing risks. 1.5.1 ‘Incremental’ vs. ‘Background’ Risks 1.5.2 ‘Catastrophic’ vs. ‘chronic’ risk1.6 Risk and Hazard 1.7 Relative risk and odds ratio 1.7.1 Relative Risk 1.7.2 The Odds Ratio (OR). 1.7.3 Weakness in the relative risk and odds ratio. 1.7.4 Understanding confidence intervals1.8 Case Study 1: Driving or Flying?Practice exercises, Chapter 1 and solutionsWorks Cited: Chapter 1 Chapter 2: Probabilistic Risk Assessment 2.1 Risk and Uncertainty2.2 Modeling probability 2.3 Addition of Probabilities2.4 Complementary Events 2.5 Multiplication of Probabilities 2.6 Conditional probabilities2.7 The Probability Tree2.8 Using Frequencies or Probabilities2.9 Order of entering variables into the tree2.10 Probabilities expressed in disease screening 2.10.1 Disease screening using Bayes’ theorem 2.10.2 Disease screening using sensitivity and specificity2.11 When a variable’s independence is missing or uncertain 2.12 Calculation of “at least one” outcome (with multiple iterations).2.13 Probabilities: a summary2.14 Case Study 2: Challenger Shuttle DisasterPractice exercises: Chapter 2 and solutionsWorks Cited: Chapter 2. Chapter 3: Quantitative Risk Assessment 3.1 Scope of Quantitative Risk Assessment 3.1.1 Long-term exposures 3.1.2 The maximally exposed individual (MEI). 3.1.3 The four-step risk assessment model3.2 Hazard Identification (Step one) 3.2.1 Data from the site 3.2.2 Assessing carcinogens and non-carcinogens 3.2.3 The US EPA IRIS Database 3.2.4 Changing chemicals over time 3.2.5 Toxicity Scores3.3 Dose-Response Assessment (Step Two) 3.3.1 Limited human data. 3.3.2 Carcinogens and non-carcinogens 3.3.3 Three-step model of carcinogenesis 3.3.4 Threshold models 3.3.5 Target organs and systems 3.3.6 ‘Dose’ vs ‘dosage’ 3.3.7 NOAEL/LOAEL 3.3.8 LD50 3.3.9 The Slope Factor for carcinogens 3.3.10 Special note about ‘inhalation’ and ‘fugitive dust.’ 3.3.11 Sources of toxicological data 3.3.12 Safety factors for non-carcinogens (ADI, RfD). 3.4 Exposure Assessment (Step 3) 3.4.1 Components of the pathway 3.4.2 The migration/movement of substances 3.4.3 Identifying exposed individuals 3.4.4 Development of exposure scenarios 3.4.5 Exposure point concentrations 3.4.6 Bioconcentration factor (BCF). 3.4.7 Incorporating other models 3.4.8 Dose categories 3.4.9 Calculating the chronic daily intake (CDI). 3.4.10 Helpful hints in preparing to calculating intake 3.4.11 Worked intake calculations3.5 Risk Characterization [Step 4] 3.5.1 Translating chronic daily intake to Risk 3.5.2 Lack of epidemiological data. 3.5.3 Do we use the ‘mean’ or ‘maximum’ concentration data? 3.5.4 Calculation of the carcinogenic risk 3.5.5 Use of de minimis to characterize carcinogenic risk. 3.5.6 The Delaney Clause 3.5.7 Options for reducing carcinogenic risk. 3.5.8 Calculation of a non-carcinogenic hazard index 3.5.9 RfC and IUR use 3.5.10 Characterizing groups of carcinogenic substances in the same medium 3.5.11 Characterizing groups of non-carcinogens in the same medium 3.5.12 Conversions: ppm to mg/L etc. 3.6 Critical perspectives of the risk-assessment process. 3.6.1 Excessive use of “worst-case” compounded 3.6.2 The toxicological parameters 3.6.3 ‘Conservative estimates’ 3.6.4 Missed transformation and transport mechanisms 3.6.5 Inappropriate statistical assumptions and methods 3.6.6 Over-use of anthropometric parameter tables 3.6.7 Questionable ‘additive’ model for non-carcinogens 3.6.8 Omitted relationship to background risk 3.6.9 The need to consider variability and uncertainty3.7 Deterministic vs stochastic risk assessment3.8 Quantitative Risk Assessment: CASE STUDIES #3-11 3.8.1 Case Study 3: US EPA recall due to arsenic 3.8.2 Case Study 4: Hazardous waste site, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania 3.8.3 Case Study 5: Poyang Lake 3.8.4 Case Study 6: Acrylamide 3.8.5 Case Study 7: Mercury in fish 3.8.6 Case Study 8: Application of newsprint to farmland 3.8.7 Case-Study 9: PCB spill on the road in Northern Ontario 3.8.8 Case Study 10: Benzene in domestic water due to industry 3.8.9 Case Study 11: Residential water contamination by metal plating works 3.8.10 Solutions for Case Studies Practical Exercises: Chapter 3 and SolutionsWorks Cited: Chapter 3 Chapter 4: Qualitative Risk Assessment Methods 4.1 Preliminary Risk Analysis (PRA) 4.1.1 PRA in linear/descriptive format 4.1.2 PRA in tabular format4.2 Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)4.3 Root-cause analysis (RCA) using a fault tree (FTA)4.4 Management oversight and Risk Tree (MORT) Analysis4.5 Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Analysis4.6 Case study 12: Using FMEA & MORT following a petrochemical fire4.7 Case Study 13: Using HAZOP during Decommissioning a reactor Works Cited: Chapter 4 Chapter 5: Risk Assessment in Food Safety and Foodborne Illness 5.1 Scope of Foodborne Illness.5.2 Root-cause analysis5.3 Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point (HACCP) methods 5.3.1 HACCP was first developed 5.3.2 Identifying the hazards 5.3.3 A Process Flow Diagram 5.3.4 Validation of the HACCP plan 5.3.5 Limitations of HACCP 5.3.6 The difference between HACCP and ISO 220005.4 Microbiological Risk Assessment (MRA)5.5 Quantitative Food Risk Assessment 5.5.1 Quantitative Risk Assessment-Epidemic Curve Prediction Model (QRA-EC) 5.5.2 A Stochastic (Monte Carlo) model for multifactorial analysis of norovirus5.6 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) ERA modelWorks Cited: Chapter 5 Chapter 6: Communicating Risk 6.1 We have the numbers: Now what?6.2 The decline in trust and credibility. 6.2.1 Poor management in high-profile health crises 6.2.2 Loss of trust in traditional sources 6.2.3 A major obstacle to effective communication 6.2.4 A proxy for trust 6.2.5 The risk information vacuum6.3 Layperson vs Expert: Two perceptions of risk 6.4 Understanding the dynamics of outrage 6.5 Identifying different needs, roles, and approaches to risk communication 6.5.1 Four communication models. 6.5.2 Anticipating conflict and disagreement6.6 Inherent difficulties to be prepared for in all risk communication 6.6.1 Asymmetry produced by media in attempting “balance”. 6.6.2 “Duelling PhDs” 6.6.3 Changes in estimates or new information 6.6.4 Assurances that are too assertive 6.6.5 Be alert to sensitizing events 6.6.6 The untrusted messenger 6.6.7 Language and meaning of risk assessment: “Conservative estimate”. 6.6.8 Clarity and Transparency 6.6.9 Very large or very small numbers 6.6.10 Exponential misconceptions 6.6.11 Comparing risks for better effect 6.7 The media interview 6.7.1 Cultivate relationships with the media 6.7.2 Preparing for the interview 6.7.3 The media request an interview now 6.7.4 The interview: checklist 6.8 The ‘town hall’ or community meeting 6.8.1 Make sure all groups and stakeholders are invited 6.8.2 Organizing and planning the meeting 6.8.3 Length of presentation 6.8.4 The presentation at the meeting 6.8.5 Following up on commitments6.9 The Seven Questions to prepare for any risk communication 6.10 An in-depth examination of delayed notification (#4)6.11 Case Studies in Risk Communication for illustration and discussion 6.11.1 Case Study 14: Helping to interpret 10–6 6.11.2 Case Study 15: Uncertainty can increase trust 6.11.3 Case Study 16: Getting to “Maybe” 6.11.4 Case Study 17: Off the record 6.11.5 Case Study 18: Interview with information 6.11.6 Case Study 19: The BSE risk-communication failure 6.11.7 Case Study 20: Dioxin in Animal Feed 6.11.8 Case Study 21: 400,000 ill in Milwaukee 6.11.9 Case Study 22: Johnson & Johnson: Demonstrating responsiveness 6.11.10 Case Study 23: Don’t repeat a false statement Works Cited: Chapter 6GlossaryIndex
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Springer International Publishing AG Foundations of Health Services Research:
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to health services research. Health services research uses empirical studies to address challenges in the delivery and organization of health care. The book focuses on healthcare delivery (micro-level), which is embedded in institutions such as hospitals (meso-level) and healthcare systems (macro-level). The quality of the research approach determines the value of health services research to a large extent. The book, therefore, puts emphasis on research principles and research methods. The book provides an evidence-informed perspective on principles, methods and topics of health services research and uses examples of studies throughout the text. The 24 chapters are organised in four sections: Introduction to Health Services Research Principles of Health Services Research Research Methods in Health Services Research Emerging Topics in Health Services Research Foundations of Health Services Research: Principles, Methods, and Topics gives an overview of tools and strategies for learning and teaching at master and doctoral levels. It also is a useful resource for health researchers in clinical science and public health. Policy-makers and healthcare managers might also find the book helpful for their work.Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction to Health Services Research 1. Description of Health Services Research (Michel Wensing, Charlotte Ullrich) 2. Fields of Health Services Research (Michel Wensing, Charlotte Ullrich) Part II. Principles of Health Services Research 3. Use of Theories in Health Services Research (Michel Wensing, Charlotte Ullrich) 4. Scientific Integrity in Health Services Research (Charlotte Ullrich, Michel Wensing) 5. Presentation of Quantitative Research Findings (Jan Koetsenruijter, Michel Wensing) 6. Dissemination and Utilisation of Research Findings (Michel Wensing, Charlotte Ullrich) Part III. Research Methods in Health Services Research 7. Qualitative Methods in Health Services Research (Charlotte Ullrich, Regina Poß-Doering) 8. Survey Methods in Health Services Research (Jan Koetsenruijter, Michel Wensing) 9. Use of Electronic Patient Records for Health Services Research (Gunter Laux) 10. Social Network Analyses in Health Services Research (Michel Wensing, Christine Arnold, Jan Koetsenruijter) 11. Development and Validation of Questionnaires in Health Services Research (Katja Krug, Michel Wensing) 12. Development of Interventions (Michel Wensing, Cornelia Straßner) 13. Process Evaluation in Health Services Research (Michel Wensing, Regina Poß-Doering) 14. Outcomes Evaluation in Health Services Research (Michel Wensing, Jeremy Grimshaw) 15. Economic Evaluation in Health Services Research (Stefan Listl, Michel Wensing) 16. Systematic Reviews of Healthcare Interventions (Manuela Bombana) Part IV. Emerging Topics in Health Services Research 17. Novel Interventions for Patient Empowerment (Michel Wensing, Katja Krug) 18. Mental Health Reform, Ecological Translation, and the Future of Public Mental Health Care (Ulrich Reininghaus, Inez Myin-Germeys) 19. Dynamic Landscape of the Health Professions (Charlotte Ullrich, Cornelia Mahler, Sandra Stengel, Michel Wensing) 20. Community Pharmacies as Healthcare Providers: New Developments in Medication Management and the Role of Information Technology (Hanna Seidling, Robert Moecker) 21. Continuity of Care: New Approaches to a Classic Topic of Health Services Research (Johanna Forstner, Christine Arnold) 22. Access to, Continuity and Coordination of Health Care for Refugees: Emerging Challenges and Topics for Health Services Research (Kayvan Bozorgmehr, Andreas Gold) 23. Digital Technology for Information and Communication in Health Care (Aline Weis, Sabrina Pohlmann) 24. Climate Change as a Topic of Health Services Research (Nicola Litke).
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Springer International Publishing AG Human Trafficking: A Global Health Emergency:
Book SynopsisThis book presents various forms of human trafficking, a growing trend in the exploitation of large numbers of people with concurrent public health, socio-cultural, and economic costs to countries burdened with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Edited by psychiatric-mental health nurses and an applied anthropologist, this volume covers all forms of human trafficking: sex trafficking, forced labor, forced marriage, baby trafficking, organ trafficking, child marriage, and child soldiers with a global public health and policy focus. As such, it fills a gap in human trafficking knowledge and is built on courses springing up around the United States in multiple disciplines. Medical, mental health, and social work interventions are included as well as information about programs with documented outcomes. Each chapter includes state of the art of knowledge with case studies illustrating specific focal ideas, discussion, questions and exercises in order to help readers retain and reinforce chapter material. This textbook will be useful in the disciplines of nursing, medicine, public health, social work, and policy making, as well as in disciplines in which human trafficking is a current interest, such as law, criminal justice, and education. Table of ContentsPart I: Background and significanceCh. 1. Nature of the problem- stats and problems collecting stats, types, history of modern slavery, key laws, ecpat, free trade movement, interaction with environment as per Kevin Bales - MdCCh. 2 The cultural context, the cultural excuse for exploitation-ie Multiculturalism as a complication- eg sharia law in US - MdCCh. 3. Violence against women as a systemic global problem- honor killings, female genital cutting, domestic violence loopholes, concept of ownership of women and children- Donna SabellaCh 4. Significance of problem from a cost standpoint- economic effects-debt bondage- MdC sample chapterCh 5. Laws and bills- Chris Collins, JDPart II: Types- descriptions, stats, cases, could include state of art on research chapters hereCh 6. Sex trafficking- Sr Rosemary DonnellyCh. 7. Sex trafficking in India and Seattle- Aubrey Lawlor, CNM- Seattle UCh 8. Forced Labor in the Philippines. Included in this chapter are grooming methods for forced labor- Mary RamosCh 9. Organ traffickingCh 10. Baby trafficking- Jessica Ellis, nurse-midwife and one of her PhD studentsCh 11. Child marriage and forced marriage- Obstetric fistula- Jessica Ellis and PhD studentCh 12. Child soldiers and forced marriage of girls in the camps- Brittany FoutzPart III: Clinical InterventionsProblems with forming evidence- based interventionsIdentification of problemCh. 13. Healthcare professionals in the global fight against human trafficking. Kevin Hyland, OBE-formerly Director of the Anti-Slavery Task Force for Great BritainCh 14. Who are the victims- high school girls wanting new clothes, missing and murdered indigenous women. Included in this chapter are grooming methods for sex trafficking - MdC Ch 15. Physical assessment and medical treatment- MD or FNPCh 16. Emergency Dept. Protocol-expand this chapter to look at policies and procedures for a variety of agencies in other disciplines or settings- Nancy Capponi, Ed DCh 17. Contraception for trafficked women along the US -Mexican border- Rachel SimmonsCh 18. Mental health interventions sex traf- MdC or TBACh.19. Sex trafficking in India- psychiatric issues- Priyanka Patel. MDCh 20. Social work interventions for sex trafficking survivors- Vanessa Robinson-DooleyPart IV: Regional Resources, Programs, and PoliciesGovernmental and Non-governmentalInclude sex tourism hereIncorporate any policies and procedures developed within agencies in the regions Ch 21. North America - US, Canada, Central America (include US State dept policy on sex tourism and USA passportsCh 22. South America- Patrick Palmieri and Karen DominguezCh 23. Europe-Ch 24. Middle East-Ch 25. Asia including India -Ch 26. Australia- New ZealandCh 27. Africa- HT in West Africa -Modupe AdewuyiPart V: Research- look for systematic reviews on each type if availableState of the art of research on HTMight include the following but might have to use only a few and combine depending on lit. Might be subsumed under Part 2 types depending upon our review of the literatureCh 28. Forced laborCh 29. Forced marriage- adults- combine with children?Ch 30. Sex traffickingCh 31. Organ traffickingCh 32. Baby traffickingCh 33. Child marriage in Sri Lanka- M’lyn Spinks and colleague from Sri LankaCh 34. Child soldiersAppendices:MapGlossaryResources list of web sitesLaws chart- Chris CollinsTools for clinical screeningCopies of any policies and procedures we can find and for which we can obtain permission to publish
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Springer International Publishing AG Modernity in Health and Disease Diagnosis: The
Book SynopsisThis book gathers contributions highlighting the role of women in science, with a focus on health and disease.Women have contributed in no small way to the wealth of knowledge and discoveries in various aspects of health.The 21st century has been dubbed the "Knowledge Economy" due to a substantial increase in the accessibility of information, leading individuals to become more knowledgeable and well-rounded.Given the fact that irrespective of the field of study, knowledge eventually decays, more women in the 21st century have been at the forefront extending the frontiers of knowledge in the field of STEMM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Medicine) - engaging in rigorous research and making significant contributions in the field. Letting their voices heard through their well-researched published studies is a significant way of encouraging other upcoming women scientist and bringing advances in disease diagnosis to achieve SDG3.The contributions in this book aim to increase visibility of women in the field of science and to serve as a source of inspiration to everyone.Table of Contents1 Leveraging AI technology for effective early diagnosis: heart issues.- 2 Significance of nutritional etiquette to women’s health.- 3 Antimicrobial resistance – a collective responsibility.- 4 Chemical leaching into food and the environment poses health hazards.- 5 A paradigm shift in health-related academic research with cloud computing.- 6 Re-thinking agenda 2063: leveraging stem women empowerment for food security in a post Covid-19 pandemic era.- 7 Anti-malarial drug resistance and vulnerable groups.- 8 Women at greater risk of Alzheimer’s – way forward.- 9. Accessing library information services in public health emergencies.- 10. Human gut microbiome: the role in health and development.- 11 Chemical leaching into food and the environment poses health hazards.
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Springer International Publishing AG Character Strengths and Abilities Within
Book SynopsisThis book examines the science and practice of character strengths as the backbone for understanding, studying, and applying positive interventions across a wide range of disabilities. It explores character strengths as positive personality qualities most central to an individual’s identity that create positive outcomes for building well-being and managing adversities and contribute to the collective good. The book recognizes disability as a part of the human experience that can emerge for anyone and the necessity for examining and applying strengths-based approaches. It explores what is known about character strengths and various disabilities from a science and practice perspective. The book reviews research on the assessment, correlations, concepts, populations, and applications of character strengths across disabilities. It disseminates disparate research and little-known best practices and hypothetical practices, along with multiple case examples, in the effort to advance the science and practice, bring a balanced approach to the field, and contribute to human flourishing. Key topics of coverage include: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and character strengths. Intellectual and physical disabilities, medical illness and character strengths. Mental and emotional disorders (e.g., trauma) and character strengths. Character strengths and disability across special issues including justice, inclusion, dual-diagnosis, and spirituality. Understanding character strengths as internal capacities and abilities across disabilities, problems, and suffering. Character Strengths - the Abilities Within Disabilities is an essential and valuable resource for researchers, professors, clinicians, practitioners, and therapists as well as graduate students in the fields of developmental and positive psychology, rehabilitation, social work, special education, occupational, speech and language therapy, public health, and healthcare policy.Table of ContentsSection 1. Foundations for Character Strengths and Disabilities.- Chapter 1. Introduction to Strengths-Based Approaches and Disability.- Chapter 2: Ability, Well-Being, and Resilience in Individuals with Disabilities.- Sections 2. Character Strengths for Specific Disabilities.- Chapter 3: Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Character Strengths.- Chapter 4: Dual Diagnosis and Character Strengths.- Chapter 5: Trauma, Disabilities, and Character Strengths.- Chapter 6. Psychological Disorders and Character Strengths.- Chapter 7: Physical Disabilities, and Character Strengths.- Chapter 8: Medical Disorders, Health, and Character Strengths.- Section 3. Special Topics and Character Strengths.- Chapter 9: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and Intellectual Developmental Disorder.- Chapter 10: Spirituality, Meaning, and Intellectual Developmental Disorder.
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Springer Social Prescribing Policy Research and Practice
Book Synopsis1 An international perspective on social prescribing: introduction.- 2 Social prescribing in England.- 3 The role of social prescribing in addressing health inequalities.- 4 Implementing social prescribing schemes learning from practice.- 5 Social prescribing in Wales.- 6 Social prescribing in the Portuguese context: Challenges and strategies to implement and evaluate a complex intervention.- 7 Challenges and Opportunities for Social Prescribing in Germany Policy and Methodological Perspectives.- 8 Social Prescribing in Ireland from Ad-Hoc to Universal Provision.- 9 Social Prescribing in Canada: Coproduction with Communities.- 10 Social Prescribing in Singapore: Policy, Research and Practice.- 11 Conclusion: The present and future of social prescribing.
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Springer Nature Switzerland Evaluating Economic Success
Book Synopsis
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Springer Promotion of Physical Activity and Health in the
Book SynopsisPART I. Movement Guidelines and Recommendations.- Chapter 1. Guidelines and benefits of physical activity and sedentary behavior from early childhood to adolescence.- Chapter 2. Twenty-four-hour movement behaviors for school-aged children and adolescents.- PART II. MONITORING AND EVALUATION IN SCHOOL SETTINGS.- Chapter 3. Physical Literacy Assessment A Conceptualization and Tools.- Chapter 4. Assessment of physical activity in children and adolescents.- Chapter 5. Health-related physical fitness assessment in school settings.- Chapter 6. Motor skill assessment in children and adolescents.- PART III. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURING SCHOOL HOURS.- Chapter 7. Physical activity and health through physical education.- Chapter 8. Active travel to and from school.- Chapter 9. Physical activity opportunities during school recess.- Chapter 10. Active classrooms in school curricula and active breaks.- Chapter 11. Multicomponent school-based physical activity programs.- Chapter 12. School-based before-school physical activity programs.- Chapter 13. Integrating High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) into the school setting: Benefits, criticisms, and recommendations.- Chapter 14. How can muscle-strengthening activities be promoted in school settings?.- Chapter 15. Inclusive physical activity practices for disabled children and adolescents.- Chapter 16. Multicomponent school-based physical activity programs.
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Springer International Publishing AG Microplastics Pollution
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De Gruyter Transfusion Medicine and Patient Safety
Book SynopsisBlood transfusion is considered a life-saving therapy since ancient times, but, at the same time, a high-risk procedure. Nowadays the common perception is that infection is the greatest risk, even if the blood has never been safer from this point of view. Currently, the residual risk of transfusion must be related mainly to immunological mechanisms underlying to AB0 and minor blood systems, to compatibility of blood transfused and to development of irregular antibodies in transfused patients. "Transfusion Medicine and Patient Safety" aims to provide the basic of immunohematology to readers and to analyze the transfusional process highlighting the most critical points, thus more exposed to errors. Screening on blood and blood components for infectious diseases along with the surveillance action on emerging viruses results in the drastic reduction of post-transfusion infection, together with the potential to further increase the level of security from infection through the inactivation of blood components.The text also describes the major diagnostic systems and organizational models that modern technology provides us with a correct immunohematological diagnosis and an appropriate trasfusional therapy.
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De Gruyter Recht im Gesundheitsbetrieb: Gesetze und Verordnungen für die Betriebsführung im Gesundheitswesen
Book SynopsisMedizin- und Arztrechtssammlungen decken nur einen Teil rechtlicher Sachverhalte im betrieblichen Geschehen von Gesundheitseinrichtungen ab. Die Betriebsführung von Gesundheitsbetrieben umfasst jedoch über die rein medizinischen, pflegerischen Funktionen hinaus auch etwa die rechtlichen Aspekte des Einsatzes von Gesundheitspersonal, der Anwendung medizin-technischer Betriebsmittel, der Finanzierung oder auch des Rechnungswesens. Das vorliegende Buch bietet eine Übersicht der für die Betriebsführung eines Gesundheitsbetriebs wichtigen Bundesgesetze und -verordnungen und erläutert anhand von Beispielen die wesentlichen Aspekte. Es dient damit für alle Angehörigen des Gesundheitswesens als aktuelles Nachschlagewerk.Table of ContentsInhalt 1. Gesundheitsrechtliche Rahmenbedingungen (Allgemeines Gesundheitsrecht, Recht der gesetzlichen und privaten Krankenversicherung) 1.1 Arzneimittelausgaben-Begrenzungsgesetz (AABG) 1.2 Arzneimittelbudget-Ablösungsgesetz (ABAG) 1.3 GKV-Gesundheitsreformgesetz 2000 1.4 GKV-Solidaritätsstärkungsgesetz (GKV-SolG) 1.5 Gesundheits-Reformgesetz (GRG) 1.6 Gesundheitsstrukturgesetz 1.7 Heilmittelwerbegesetz (HWG) 1.8 Krankenversicherungs-Weiterentwicklungsgesetz (KVWG) 1.9 Reichsversicherungsordnung (RVO) 1.10 Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) Fünftes Buch (V) - Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung - 1.11 Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) - Elftes Buch (XI) - Soziale Pflegeversicherung 1.12 Verordnung über die Schiedsämter für die vertragsärztliche (vertragszahnärztliche) Versorgung (Schiedsamtsverordnung) 2. Wirtschaftsrechtliche Rahmenbedingungen (Allgemeines Wirtschaftsrecht) 2.1 Aktiengesetz (AktG) 2.2 Betriebsverfassungsgesetz (BetrVG) 2.3 Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB) 2.4 Gesetz betreffend die Gesellschaften mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbHG) 2.5 Gesetz gegen Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen (GWB) 2.6 Handelsgesetzbuch (HGB) Auszüge: 2.7 Partnerschaftsgesellschaftsgesetz (PartGG) 2.8 Scheckgesetz (ScheckG) 3. Patientenrecht (Pflegerecht) 3.1 Heimgesetz (HeimG) 3.2 Heimmindestbauverordnung (HeimMindBauV) 3.3 Heimmitwirkungsverordnung (HeimmwV) 3.4 Heimsicherungsverordnung (HeimsicherungsV) 3.5 Patientenbeteiligungsverordnung (PatBeteiligungsV) 4 Allgemeines Recht der Gesundheitsberufe (Medizinisches Berufsrecht 4.1 Approbationsordnung für Ärzte (ÄApprO 2002) 4.2 Zulassungsverordnung für Vertragsärzte (Ärzte-ZV) 4.3 Altenpflegegesetz (AltPflG) 4.4 Bundesärzteordnung (BÄO) 4.5 Ergotherapeutengesetz (ErgThG) 4.6 Hebammengesetz (HebG) 4.7 Heilpraktikergesetz (HeilprG) 4.8 Krankenpflegegesetz (KrPflG) 4.9 Gesetz über den Beruf des Logopäden (LogopG) 4.10 Gesetz über technische Assistenten in der Medizin (MTA-Gesetz - MTAG) 4.11 Orthoptistengesetz (OrthoptG) 4.12 Psychotherapeutengesetz (PsychThG) 4.13 Approbationsordnung für Zahnärzte (ZÄPrO) 4.14 Zahnheilkundegesetz (ZHG) 4.15 Zulassungsverordnung für Vertragszahnärzte (Zahnärzte-ZV) 5. Bereitstellung, Einsatz und Arbeitsschutz von Gesundheitspersonal (Betriebliches Arbeitsschutzrecht) 5.1 Gesetz über befristete Arbeitsverträge mit Ärzten in der Weiterbildung (ÄArbVtrG) 5.2 Arbeitsschutzgesetz (ArbSchG) 5.3 Arbeitsstättenverordnung (ArbStättV) 5.4 Arbeitszeitgesetz (ArbZG) 5.5 Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz (AÜG) 5.6 Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz (BGG) 5.7 Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung (BildscharbV) 5.8 Bundesurlaubsgesetz (BUrlG) 5.9 Heimpersonalverordnung (HeimPersV) 5.10 Jugendarbeitsschutzgesetz (JarbSchG) 5.11 Jugendarbeitsschutzuntersuchungsverordnung (JarbSchUV) 5.12 Kündigungsschutzgesetz (KSchG) 5.13 Mitbestimmungsgesetz (MitbestG) 5.14 Mutterschutzgesetz (MuSchG) 5.15 Verordnung zum Schutze der Mütter am Arbeitsplatz (MuSchuArbV) 5.16 Pflegearbeitsbedingungenverordnung (PflegeArbbV) 5.17 Teilzeit- und Befristungsgesetz (TzBfG) 6. Gesundheitsbetriebliche Aus- und Weiterbildung 6.1 Altenpflege-Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung - AltPflAPrV) 6.2 Verordnung über die fachliche Eignung für die Berufsausbildung der Medizinischen, Zahnmedizinischen und Tiermedizinischen Fachangestellten sowie der Pharmazeutisch-kaufmännischen Angestellten (AusbEignMedPharmV) 6.3 Berufsbildungsgesetz (BBiG) 6.4 Ergotherapeuten-Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung - ErgThAPrV) 6.5 Verordnung über die Prüfung zum anerkannten Fortbildungsabschluss Geprüfter Fachwirt im Gesundheits- und Sozialwesen und Geprüfte Fachwirtin im Gesundheits- und Sozialwesen (GesWFachwPrV) 6.6 Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung für Hebammen und Entbindungspfleger (HebAPrV) 6.7 Verordnung über die Berufsausbildung für Kaufleute in den Dienstleistungsbereichen Gesundheitswesen sowie Veranstaltungswirtschaft (KflDiAusbV) 6.8 Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung für Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapeuten (KJPsychTh-APrV) 6.9 Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung für die Berufe in der Krankenpflege (KrPflAPrV) 6.10 Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsordnung für Logopäden (LogAPrO) 6.11 Verordnung über die Berufsausbildung zum Medizinischen Fachangestellten/zur Medizinischen Fachangestellten (MedFAngAusbV) 6.12 Verordnung über die Ausbildungsförderung für Medizinalfachberufe (MedizinalfachberufeV) 6.13 Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung für technische Assistenten in der Medizin (MTA-APrV) 6.14 Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung für Orthoptistinnen und Orthoptisten (OrthoptAPrV) 6.15 Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung für Psychologische Psychotherapeuten (PsychTh-APrV) 6.16 Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung für pharmazeutisch-technische Assistentinnen und pharmazeutisch-technische Assistenten (PTA-APrV) 6.17 Verordnung über die Ausbildungsförderung für soziale Pflegeberufe (SozPflegerV) 6.18 Verordnung über die Berufsausbildung zum Zahnmedizinischen Fachangestellten/zur Zahnmedizinischen Fachangestellten (ZahnmedAusbV) 7. Medizinische Leistungserstellung und Betriebsmitteleinsatz (Arzneimittel- und Medizinprodukterecht) 7.1 Arzneimittelgesetz (AMG) 7.2 Verordnung über apothekenpflichtige und freiverkäufliche Arzneimittel (AMVerkRV) 7.3 Arzneimittelverschreibungsverordnung (AMVV) 7.4 Biostoffverordnung (BioStoffV) 7.5 Betäubungsmittelgesetz (BtMG) 7.6 Betäubungsmittel-Verschreibungsverordnung (BtMVV) 7.7 Chemikaliengesetz (ChemG) 7.8 Gefahrstoffverordnung (GefStoffV) 7.9 Gentechnik-Sicherheitsverordnung (GenTSV) 7.10 Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) 7.11 Kaliumiodidverordnung (KIV) 7.12 Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz (KrWG) 7.13 Medizinprodukte-Betreiberverordnung (MPBetreibV) 7.14 Medizinproduktegesetz (MPG) 7.15 Verordnung über klinische Prüfungen von Medizinprodukten (MPKPV) 7.16 Verordnung über die Verschreibungspflicht von Medizinprodukten (MPVerschrV) 7.17 Medizinprodukte-Sicherheitsplanverordnung (MPSV) 7.18 Gesetz zum Schutz vor nichtionisierender Strahlung bei der Anwendung am Menschen (NiSG) 7.19 Röntgenverordnung (RöV) 7.20 Transfusionsgesetz (TFG) 7.21 Transplantationsgesetz (TPG) 7.22 TPG-Gewebeverordnung (TPG-GewV) 7.23 Strahlenschutzverordnung (StrlSchV) 8. Gesundheitsbetriebliche Finanzierung und Einnahmenerzielung (Gebührenrecht, Krankenhausrecht, Privatversicherungsrecht) 8.1 Abgrenzungsverordnung (AbgrV) 8.2 Gesetz zur Einführung des Wohnortprinzips bei Honorarvereinbarungen für Ärzte und Zahnärzte (ArztWohnortG) 8.3 Bundespflegesatzverordnung (BPflV) 8.4 Gebührenordnung für Ärzte (GOÄ) 8.5 Gebührenordnung für Psychologische Psychotherapeuten und Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapeuten (GOP) 8.6 Gebührenordnung für Zahnärzte (GOZ) 8.7 Krankenhausentgeltgesetz (KHEntgG) 8.8. Gesetz zur wirtschaftlichen Sicherung der Krankenhäuser und zur Regelung der Krankenhauspflegesätze (Krankenhausfinanzierungsgesetz - KHG) 8.9 Nutzungszuschlags-Gesetz (NutzZG) 9. Rechnungswesen des Gesundheitsbetriebs 9.1 Krankenhaus-Buchführungsverordnung (KHBV) 9.2 Pflege-Buchführungsverordnung (PBV) 9.3 Publizitätsgesetz (PublG) 10. Gesundheitsbetriebliches Informationswesen (Datenverarbeitung und Statistik) 10.1 Bundesdatenschutzgesetz (BDSG) 10.2 Krankenhausstatistik-Verordnung (KHStatV) 10.3 Pflegestatistik-Verordnung - PflegeStatV)
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De Gruyter Per and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances
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Springer International Publishing AG Toxicological Risk Assessment for Beginners
Book SynopsisThis book serves as a comprehensive introductory guide to the practical aspects of risk assessment. Chapters include clearly defined objectives and summaries. The book includes: hazard identification, dose-response, exposure assessment, risk characterization, chemical mixtures, epidemiology, emerging issues and global perspectives with accessible language. The book concludes with a set of hypothetical case studies.Toxicological Risk Assessment for Beginners aims not to create an expert, but rather to provide readers with their first understanding of the risk assessment topic. This book was designed with the student in mind. We simplify a complex process for beginners and balance theory with practical aspects, but remain fluid enough to increase difficulty with case studies. By incorporating an action based, step by step approach to learning the risk assessment process, this book provides its readers with an elementary understanding of how the risk assessment process is initiated, developed and finished, making it a valuable guide for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and early career scientists in industry.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Hazard Identification.- Dose-Response.- Exposure Assessment.- Risk Characterization for Human Health Risk Assessments.- Risk Assessment Strategies and Techniques for Combined Exposures.- Use of Epidemiology in Risk Assessment.- Emerging Issues in Risk Assessment.- Risk Assessment in the European Union (EU).- Brief Survey of Global Approaches for Risk Assessment.- Skills Development and Resources for Risk Assessment.- Case Studies Chapter.
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Springer International Publishing AG Public Health Ethics and the Social Determinants
Book SynopsisThis progressive resource places concepts of social determinants of health in the larger contexts of contemporary health ethics and the evolution of social reform. It provides needed analysis of the larger causes behind the immediate causes of illness and epidemics, particularly injustice, systemic inequities, and the cumulative effect of compound disadvantages. This moral approach to collective and individual responsibilities—on the part of practitioners as well as the public—supports a sound blueprint for finding answers to longstanding global and local concerns. Readers are challenged to recognize the critical role of social determinants to their perception of health issues, controversies, and possibilities as the book:· Details the epidemiologic evidence regarding social determinants of health. · Key ethical implications of the evidence regarding social determinants of health. · Considers the role of risky health behaviors in determining population health outcomes. · Addresses ethical questions of priority-setting at the policy and practice levels. · Translates social determinants of health into health policy goals. Half textbook, half monograph, Public Health Ethics and the Social Determinants of Health Is geared toward students in MPH programs as well as public health professionals in diverse contexts such as local health departments and non-profit organizations. It informs public health scientists and scholars, and can also serve as an introductory text for students in public health ethics, or as part of a general applied ethics course. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- The Epidemiologic Evidence Regarding the Social Determinants of Health.- Justice, Compound Disadvantage, and Health Inequities.- Ethics, Responsibility, and Social Patterning of Risky Health Behaviors.- The Unbearable Oughtness of Public Health Policy.- The Social Determinants of Health and Public Health Practice.- Conclusion.
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Springer International Publishing AG Towards Healthy and Sustainable Diets:
Book SynopsisThis clear-sighted volume synthesizes wide-ranging knowledge of human food consumption, food production systems, and sustainability to offer methods of improving the impact of food choices on people and the environment. The comprehensive coverage addresses myriad challenges and paradoxes (e.g., health-conscious food choices that put greater stress on the planet, hunger amidst plenty) associated with the production of sustainable, nutritious food. Direct and complex links between local and global issues are highlighted in innovative approaches to transforming food production from the farm to the table and from the policy desk to the real world. Chapters identify, examine, and offer realistic recommendations for achieving critical goals, among them: Supporting healthy people and communities within planetary boundaries Reduction and prevention of food waste Combining health and sustainability on the plate "Serving sustainable and healthy food to consumers and decision makers": from commitment to action. Investing in healthier and more sustainable production. Ensuring a healthy sustainable diet is a goal of all public policies. Towards Healthy and Sustainable Diets is geared toward professionals and policymakers dealing with food, nutrition, and environmental topics seeking new perspectives on longstanding issues in these interrelated areas. It also makes a suitable reference for students studying and conducting research in these areas.Table of ContentsI. "Sustainability is more than just reducing greenhouse emissions"Different perspectives to healthy and sustainable dietsSustainability can be defined in many ways. This chapter describes different dimensions of sustainability, such as climate impact, chemical load, use of resources, biodiversity, and eutrophication, together with different types of diets and food systems. It also highlights the importance of social and economic sustainability as well as ethical issues, cultural sensitivity, and health as part of sustainability. The main message is that multidisciplinary, intersectoral, and systemic approaches are needed to develop more sustainable food systems that contribute to healthy dietary habits and a healthy planet.II. "Who wasted our food?"Towards better balanceOur current food system is badly out of balance. The current agricultural system is producing enough food to feed the planet, but access to and consumption of it is very uneven. About 212 million children are undernourished, whereas 42 million children and 1.9 billion adults are overweight due to overconsumption of especially energy-rich foods. Moreover, about half of all food that is produced is never eaten but lost during harvest, transport, processing, or storage. This chapter discusses these topics including food security and different innovative ways to reduce food waste.III. "Insects, aquaculture, and mycoproteins instead of beef tomorrow?"Choosing for healthy and sustainable mealsThis chapter focuses on evaluating both health aspects and sustainability of different food categories, such as meat and dairy, fish, insects, plant-based foods, and fats and oils. Traditional diets, novel approaches, and ultra-processed foods also will be discussed. The main message is that although there are no universally accepted methods to rank individual foods, broad guidelines on healthy and sustainable diets are relatively easy to give. These guidelines to healthy and sustainable diets are briefly described.IV. "Are ecological products really healthier and more sustainable?"Reshaping our food productionOur food systems are responsible for about one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than what results from all transport, sea, land, and air, combined. We need to use our scare resources in more sustainable and efficient ways. Increasing global trade is both a threat and an opportunity. This chapter discusses potential solutions to healthy and sustainable food production, such as circular systems, better production methods, and a more holistic approach to the production of healthy foods. V. "We need to make commitments and guidelines for healthy AND sustainable diets"Getting nutrition and sustainability into the agendas of consumers and decision makersAlthough most countries have nutrition policy, sustainability is rarely incorporated into dietary guidelines or paid serious attention in food and nutrition policies. Moreover, consumer knowledge on healthy and sustainable diets is often limited. There is lack of coherence in politics, and powerful corporate, political, and other interests tend to impede the process. This chapter presents some country examples and discusses barriers and potential approaches to move sustainability and health higher up in the agenda of consumers and decision makers.
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Springer International Publishing AG Consumer Informatics and Digital Health:
Book SynopsisThis unique collection synthesizes insights and evidence from innovators in consumer informatics and highlights the technical, behavioral, social, and policy issues driving digital health today and in the foreseeable future. Consumer Informatics and Digital Health presents the fundamentals of mobile health, reviews the evidence for consumer technology as a driver of health behavior change, and examines user experience and real-world technology design challenges and successes. Additionally, it identifies key considerations for successfully engaging consumers in their own care, considers the ethics of using personal health information in research, and outlines implications for health system redesign. The editors’ integrative systems approach heralds a future of technological advances tempered by best practices drawn from today’s critical policy goals of patient engagement, community health promotion, and health equity. Here’s the inside view of consumer health informatics and key digital fields that students and professionals will find inspiring, informative, and thought-provoking. Included among the topics:• Healthcare social media for consumer informatics• Understanding usability, accessibility, and human-centered design principles• Understanding the fundamentals of design for motivation and behavior change• Digital tools for parents: innovations in pediatric urgent care• Behavioral medicine and informatics in the cancer community• Content strategy: writing for health consumers on the web• Open science and the future of data analytics• Digital approaches to engage consumers in value-based purchasingConsumer Informatics and Digital Health takes an expansive view of the fields influencing consumer informatics and offers practical case-based guidance for a broad range of audiences, including students, educators, researchers, journalists, and policymakers interested in biomedical informatics, mobile health, information science, and population health. It has as much to offer readers in clinical fields such as medicine, nursing, and psychology as it does to those engaged in digital pursuits.Table of ContentsForewordSusanna Fox, Chief Technology Officer, US Department of Healthand Human Services Paul Tang, CMIO, Palo Alto Medical FoundationSECTION I: Domains of Consumer Informatics and Mobile Health 1. Promoting Consumer Engagement in Health and Health Care Margo Edmunds, VP for Evidence Generation and Translation, AcademyHealthThe opening chapter will define consumer informatics, describe the history of different branches of the field (e.g., virtual visits/telehealth, mobile health, and the e-patient movement), and provide a framework for evaluating and disseminating evidence about ways to improve the consumer experience and change health behaviors. 2. Increasing Consumer Engagement Through Social Media, Crowd-sourcing, and BeyondMandi Bishop, Health Plan Analytics Innovation Practice Lead, Dell This chapter will review the state of the art and new directions for online tools to engage consumers in health and health care, focusing on social media platforms, consumer-facing web portals, and emerging technologies from the quantified self movement.3. The Global Connected Health EcosystemJody Ranck, Gigaom ResearchThis chapter will review the development, state of the art, and new directions for mobile devices in global health. 4. Bridging the Gaps: New Approaches to Address Population Health Ned Calonge, President and CEO, The Colorado Trust This chapter will describe innovations in the use of online and mobile technologies to promote community health and health equity with diverse populations. SECTION II: A New Environment for Development and Design5. User-Centered Design Christopher Hass, SVP, Experience Design, Mad*PowThis chapter will lay out the fundamentals of user experience (UX) and user-centered design for the Web, including accessibility for people with disabilities. Case examples will be provided. 6. Usability and Utility Testing Christopher Hass, SVP, Experience Design, Mad*PowBuilding on Chapter 5, this chapter will provide practical guidance on applying the principles of user-centered design to ensure the quality of consumer-facing products and services. 7. Motivational Design and Persuasive Technology for Consumer LearningDustin Ditommaso, SVP of Behavior Change Design, Mad*Pow Motivational design is an approach to online learning that can be used to increase consumer engagement with content. Persuasive technology uses behavioral science to design systems that promote consumer behavior change similar to personal health coaching, and taking into account both health and technology literacy. This chapter will provide practical advice on using these approaches in the development of health content for consumers.8. New Directions and Techniques for "Big Data": The Promises and Risks John Mattison, CMIO and Assistant Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente Southern California (by interview)As used in this chapter, big data refers to the storage and analysis of sets of data, including health data, that are too large to process using typical software and analytics processes. As a source for discovery and breakthroughs in health care treatment, big data holds promise but it also presents risks and uncertainties about consumer privacy and security. This chapter will separate out the reality and hype and provide a technical reference for the chapters in Section IV on privacy and security. SECTION III: Content Development and Consumer-Generated Data9. Addressing Information Overload: Knowledge Management to Improve Person-Centered Care Erin Holve, Senior Director, AcademyHealthWith the explosion of consumer-relevant and consumer-generated health data, this chapter will describe ways to help consumers make the best use of information from a wide variety of sources. 10. Content Strategy: Writing for Health Consumers on the Web Carolyn Petersen, Senior Editor, mayoclinic.orgSeven out of ten visits to the Web are part of consumer searches for health information, but the quality, appropriateness, and accessibility of the information varies widely across different sites. This chapter will review evidence on the value of web information in consumer-driven health care and describe best practices for developing consumer-friendly web content. 11. Visualization for Comprehension, Engagement, and Healthcare ImprovementSuzanne Bakken, Professor of Biomedical Informatics and Alumni Professor, Columbia University School of Nursing This chapter will describe innovative methods to provide consumer-friendly content through visual means. It will be based on the author's work with electronic health records and self-reported information from residents of low-income communities in Northern Manhattan, New York City. 12. Consumer-Generated Data and Health Information ExchangePaul Fu, Jr., CMIO Harbor-UCLA Medical Center As the nation pursues the goal of population health, it is important for personal health information and consumer-generated data to be standardized, structured, and aggregated for health planning purposes by local health agencies. This chapter will address some of the important technical and governance issues involved in integrating individual health data into health information exchanges at the local and regional levels. 13. Engaging Consumers in Culturally Diverse CommunitiesJoy Davis, Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy This chapter will provide examples of emerging best practices in culturally competent consumer engagement in a variety of clinical and community settings. 14. Aging in PlaceCharlotte Weaver, Board Director, VitalSims, LLCMany adults prefer to remain in their own homes as they get older. Technology-enabled supports for older adults and their caregivers are becoming increasingly important with the growing number of people managing chronic health conditions through self-care and home-based care. This chapter will review the key technologies, challenges, and opportunities for remotely generated patient data to improve the health of older adults. SECTION IV: POLICY AND REGULATORY ISSUES15. How Standards and Interoperability Support ConsumersKevin Larsen, Medical Director of Meaningful Use, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, HHSIncluding consumers in the free flow of health information is a policy priority, but it will require significant changes in culture and infrastructure. This chapter will provide a consumer-friendly primer on how federal requirements for meaningful use of health data are evolving to improve consumer access to personal health information. 16. The Role of HIPAA in Consumer Health Informatics Ann Waldo, Wittie Letsche & Waldo LLP and Doug Peddicord, Washington Health Strategies GroupThe Privacy Rule that governs health information transactions has not kept pace with consumer technology and the Web, and many providers believe HIPAA restricts data sharing with consumers and patients. This chapter provides a legal perspective on how HIPAA should be rewritten to allow the free flow of health information to consumers. 17. Building Consumer Trust Through Information SecurityBradley Malin, Health Information Privacy Laboratory, Vanderbilt University, and Fred Trotter, Co-author, Hacking Healthcare (by interview) Some consumers, such as those in the quantified self movement, openly share their personal health data, while others want to maintain personal privacy or are concerned about data breaches. This chapter provides some innovative perspectives on privacy technology that enables trust. 18. Using Consent to Improve Informedness John Wilbanks, Director of Consent to Research (CtR) Project at Sage Bionetworks (by interview)This chapter will address ethical issues in consumer informatics and online content, including quality assurance, privacy, and security concerns; consent and governance; and the important role consumer information plays in shared decision-making. If privacy concerns have slowed the progress of research, new approaches, such as a pool of freely available health and genomic data, could accelerate innovation. This chapter will describe the range of ethical perspectives on data sharing and propose a new approach.19. Consumer Expectations About PrivacyShane Harris, Senior Intelligence and National Security Correspondent, The Daily Beast Health care systems have lagged behind other industry sectors in developing secure information-sharing strategies. This chapter will describe the information technology infrastructure and implications for consumers to protect their personal information. Section V: Conclusions20. Back to the Future: Emerging Technology, Social, and Political Trends Affecting Consumer Informatics Margo Edmunds, Chris Hass, and Erin HolveThis final chapter will summarize technology, social, regulatory, and other trends and issues raised in the book, including the role of collaboration and citizen science for health delivery system reform and population health.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Gesundheitswesen für Praktiker: System, Akteure,
Book SynopsisDieses Fachbuch bietet eine umfassende, fundierte Darstellung des deutschen Gesundheitssystems. Zielgruppe sind alle, die sich mit dem Deutschen Gesundheitssystem beschäftigen. Inhaltlich bewegen sich die Autoren von einer systematischen Darstellung zum Aufbau von Gesundheitssystemen generell über internationale Ansätze zur Ausgestaltung von Gesundheitssystemen hin zum deutschen Gesundheitssystem mit all seinen Institutionen sowie Finanz- und Leistungsströmen. Ein Vielzahl von Übersichten erleichtert den raschen Zugang zu den dargestellten Sachverhalten.Trade ReviewAus den Rezensionen: “... eine hilfreiche Lektüre für jeden, der im Gesundheitswesen aktiv ist und sich die Zuständigkeiten und Abläufe vergegenwärtigen will. Spannend zu lesen ...“ (in: Gesundheit und Gesellschaft, Jg. 18, Heft 2, 2015)Table of ContentsKostenträger im Gesundheitswesen.- Nachfrager auf dem Gesundheitsmarkt.- Anbieter auf dem Gesundheitsmarkt.- Regulatoren im Gesundheitsmarkt.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Zwischen Fremdfürsorge und Selbstfürsorge:
Book SynopsisDemenz ist eine der häufigsten alterskorrelierten Erkrankungen unserer Zeit. Die meisten Menschen mit Demenz werden aktuell von ihren Angehörigen in der eigenen Häuslichkeit begleitet und betreut, ohne dass die konkreten Gestaltungsprozesse bisher Gegenstand von Forschungsbemühungen gewesen wären. An dieser Stelle setzt die Studie an, indem der Blick auf die individuellen Konstruktionen der Unterstützungsarrangements durch die Angehörigen gerichtet wird. Es werden sowohl Gelingensfaktoren als auch Hindernisse der alltäglichen Gestaltung aus der Perspektive der Angehörigen thematisiert. Dabei verdeutlichen die vorliegenden Ergebnisse einerseits die Vielzahl vorhandener Strategien zur Gestaltung der Arrangements und zeigen andererseits die unterschiedlichen prekären Strukturen auf.Table of ContentsDemenziell veränderte Menschen und ihre Versorgungssettings.- Theoretische Grundlagen und relevante Forschungsergebnisse zum Thema häusliche Unterstützungsarrangements bei Demenz.- Die empirische Analyse.- Tragfähige Unterstützungsarrangements in der häuslichen Umgebung.- Diskussion und Ausblick.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Produktivität der Gesundheitswirtschaft:
Book SynopsisDie Steigerung der Produktivität ist ein Schlüssel für das Wirtschaftswachstum und die internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit. Angesichts der volkswirtschaftlichen Bedeutung der Gesundheitswirtschaft und des demografiebedingt zu erwartenden öffentlichen Finanzbedarfs ist das Produktivitätswachstum der Gesundheitswirtschaft von hohem wirtschaftspolitischen Interesse. Das Buch zeigt sowohl branchenübergreifende als auch branchenspezifische Veränderungen anhand der Daten des Gesundheitssatellitenkontos auf, das im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Technologie entwickelt wurde. Fragen der Produktivitätsmessung werden unter Berücksichtigung der Entwicklung von Krankheiten diskutiert.Table of ContentsIndikatoren der Produktivität.- Das Gesundheitssatellitenkonto als Rechengrundlage.- Produktivitätsentwicklung.- Produktivitätsentwicklung nach Krankheiten.- Auswirkungen von Produktivitätssteigerungen.- Politische Handlungsempfehlungen.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Gesundheitswirtschaft als Motor der
Book SynopsisDie Gesundheitswirtschaft ist in den letzten 20 Jahren eine wichtige Säule der Regionalwirtschaft geworden. Die Branche ist nicht nur ein bedeutender Wertschöpfungs- und Beschäftigungsträger, sondern ein wichtiger Motor für Innovationen sowohl innerhalb der Branche als auch darüber hinaus in andere Branchen. Dementsprechend ist der Leitmarkt Gesundheit mittlerweile ein fester Bestandteil regionaler Innovationsstrategien. Der Band gibt einen Überblick über allgemeine Grundlagen und Methoden zur regionalen Gesundheitswirtschaft, über Gesundheitsherausforderungen und -chancen im internationalen Vergleich sowie über Innovationschancen und -blockaden in ausgewählten Feldern der regionalen Gesundheitswirtschaft.Mit seinem Erscheinen in der Reihe „Gesundheit. Politik – Gesellschaft – Wirtschaft“ (hrsg. von E.-W. Luthe und J. N. Weatherly) steht das Buch für die wachsende Erkenntnis, Gesundheitspolitik als interdisziplinäre Aufgabe zu betrachten.Table of ContentsRegionale Gesundheitswirtschaft – Allgemeine Grundlagen und Methoden.- Strukturelle Rahmenbedingungen für die Entwicklung von Gesundheitsregionen.- Innovationschancen und -blockaden der regionalen Gesundheitswirtschaft.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Service-Wohnen für Senioren: Eine empirische
Book SynopsisClaudia Kempf untersucht das Service-Wohnen für Senioren – auch geläufig unter dem Begriff betreutes Wohnen – unter dem Gesichtspunkt des Dienstleistungsmanagements. Ein Fokus wird in diesem Kontext auf die Variablen Dienstleistungsqualität, Customer Voluntary Performance, als eine freiwillig durch den Kunden erbrachte Leistung, sowie Preisfairness, gelegt. Die empirische Untersuchung wird mit zwei Probandengruppen durchgeführt – den Bewohnern und Interessenten, welche noch nicht in einem betreuten Wohnen leben. Anhand der Conjoint-Analyse werden die Leistungsangebote von betreuten Wohnanlagen untersucht, um so die relativen Wichtigkeiten der Eigenschaftsausprägungen zu ermitteln. In einem Kausalmodell werden u.a. die Variablen Customer Voluntary Performance und Preisfairness untersucht, um die Wirkbeziehungen untereinander und mit anderen Variablen, wie Social-Emotional Support und Instrumental Support, abzubilden.Table of ContentsPflegedienstleistungen.- Dienstleistungsqualität.- Customer Voluntary Performance.- Preisfairness.- Strukturgleichungsmodellierung mittels PLS-Pfadmodellierung.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Dienstleistungsmanagement im Krankenhaus:
Book SynopsisDas vorliegende Buch gibt einen profunden Einblick über das Forschungsgebiet gesundheitsorientierter Dienstleistungen und deren Management im Krankenhaus. Die Erbringung von Dienstleistungen ist im Krankenhauswesen mit hohen Kosten verbunden. Eine große Herausforderung besteht darin die Qualität im Dienstleistungsprozess zu erhöhen, ohne dass dies parallel mit exponentiell steigenden Ressourcenverbräuchen einhergeht. Das Dienstleistungsmanagement übernimmt hierbei die Planung, Durchführung und Kontrolle von Maßnahmen zur Erstellung und Vermarktung wissensbasierter Dienstleistungen im Rahmen typischer Expertenorganisationen. Aufgezeigt werden Beispiele für komplexe, innovative, standardisierte, modulare, wissensintensive und interaktive Dienstleistungen. In den einzelnen Beiträgen werden aktuelle Dienstleistungsthemen von renommierten Autoren aufgegriffen, um nachhaltig die Dienstleistungsproduktivität in Krankenhäusern zu steigern und zu verbessern. Von besonderem Interesse ist der Sammelband daher sowohl für Praktiker als auch für Wissenschaftler.Table of ContentsPersonalintensive Dienstleistungen.- Serviceorientierung in Expertenorganisationen.- Führung und Steuerung wissensintensiver Expertenorganisationen.- Dienstleistungsorientierte Geschäftsmodelle.- Vernetzte Dienstleistungen.- Innovative Dienstleistungen.- Standardisierte Dienstleistungen.-Controlling komplexer Dienstleistung.- Service-Strategien für Krankenhäuser.- Fallstudien und Anwendungen.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Die ärztliche Zweitmeinung: Fehler, Vertrauen und
Book SynopsisDas Buch stellt die wirtschaftlichen Aspekte der ärztlichen Zweitmeinung in den Mittelpunkt. Bei gesundheitlichen Problemen, gerade bei Rückenschmerz, wird oft sofort zur teuren Operation geraten, die ja auch immer ein Risiko für den Menschen darstellt. Volker Nürnberg hat Ärzte, Krankenversicherungen und Entscheider in Krankenhäusern folgende Fragen gestellt: Unter welchem Druck stehen Ärzte und Krankenhäusern, um mit Operationen ausreichend Versicherungsleistungen zu erhalten und den Erfolg des Krankenhauses zu gewährleisten? Welches Risiko geht der Patient dabei ein? Und warum sollte eine ärztliche Zweitmeinung bei aufwändigen Operationen immer gewährleistet werden? Welche Auswirkungen und welche Kostensenkungen stellen sich bei den Krankenversicherungen ein?Table of ContentsDie medizinische Dienstleistung, Rollen und Beziehungsmodelle von Patienten und Ärzten und das komplexe Konstrukt Patientenvertrauen.- Ärztliche Zweitmeinung aus Sicht der Gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung.- Die ärztliche Zweitmeinung im deutschen Gesundheitssystem.- Die private Krankenversicherung und ihr Umgang mit der ärztlichen Zweitmeinung.- Ärztliche Zweitmeinung durch Internetportale.- Interview mit Prof. Dr. Jürgen Harms, weltweit führender Chirurg.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Management von Gesundheitsregionen I: Bündelung
Book SynopsisDas vorliegende Buch gibt einen profunden Einblick in wichtige Aspekte zur regionalen Stärkung und Weiterentwicklung von Gesundheitsregionen. Die Autoren geben Ideen, zeigen Lösungskonzepte aus den Regionen auf und machen innovative Ansätze mit praktischen Beispielen zugänglich. Entwickelte regionale Lösungen sollen Modellcharakter für andere Regionen haben und gleichzeitig einen Mehrwert für die gesamte Bevölkerung bilden. Im Gesundheitsmarkt können sich nur Gesundheitsregionen behaupten, die attraktiv und bekannt sind. Nur diese können Wachstum und Beschäftigung erzeugen. Der Sammelband gibt renommierten Experten und den treibenden Kräften in Gesundheitsregionen die Möglichkeit, sich einzubringen und die Themen, die aktuell und relevant, ausführlich darzustellen.Table of ContentsBestimmung der Wertigkeit von Gesundheitsregionen.- Analyse und Bewertung von Gesundheitsregionen.- Differenzierte Standortbetrachtungen von Gesundheitsregionen.- Netzwerkmanagement der Gesundheitsregion Bayreuth als Aufgabe der Regionalentwicklung/des Regionalmanagements.- Anforderungen an eine patientenorientierte Bedarfsplanung.- Medical Valley EMN – vom Exzellenzzentrum für Medizintechnik zur Modellregion für optimale Gesundheitsversorgung.- Regionalität in der Altenpflege – Eine Analyse zur Ausgangssituation in den Regionen.- Mehr als nur Kühe und Käse. Gesundheitsregion Allgäu.- Gesundheitsregionen plus in Bayern: Erfahrungen der Fachlichen Leitstelle.- Neue Kooperationsmodelle für eine wohnortnahe und Qualitätsgesicherte Homecare-Versorgung.- Gesunde Unternehmen in der Zugspitz Region.- Die Bedeutung der Europäischen Metropolregion München (EMM) als Gesundheitsregion.- Was Netzwerke und Gesundheitswirtschaftscluster in der Region Münsterland leisten können.- Themenschwerpunkt „Gesundheitsregion“.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Löschmittel in der Brandbekämpfung
Book SynopsisDas vorliegende Buch befasst sich mit der ökonomischen, ökologischen sowie schadenstechnischen Effizienz von Feuerlöschmitteln, da diese Punkte heutzutage im Feuerwehreinsatz immer mehr an Relevanz gewinnen, indem auf ihre Löschwirkung, ihre Vorteile und Nachteile, sowie auf ihre Besonderheiten im praktischen Einsatz eingegangen wird. Zu Beginn werden Verbrennungsvorgang und Löschvorgang, wissenschaftlich und feuerwehrtechnisch, im Detail analysiert. Danach folgt ein umfangreiches Kapitel zur Betrachtung der einzelnen Löschmittel und ihrer Effizienz an sich und abschließend wird auf das Ziel der Arbeit, die Suche nach einem Universallöschmittel (Allroundlöschmittel), eingegangen. Table of ContentsWas ist Feuer? Was ist ein Brand?- Was ist Löschen?- Löschmittel.- Fazit.
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Springer Diagnosekodierung in der Praxis: Ambulante
Book SynopsisAnja Schramm erläutert Modelle zur Quantifizierung der Kodierqualität und der Analyse hinsichtlich Persistenz, Spezifität und Qualitätskennzeichen sowie für spezifische Krankheiten wie z. B. Rheumatoide Arthritis und Diabetes mellitus. Unter dem Aspekt der asymmetrischen Information diskutiert sie die Ergebnisse kritisch und zeigt Lösungsmöglichkeiten für eine Verbesserung der Kodierqualität auf. Die ambulante Diagnosekodierung hat sich ja mit der Einführung des Morbi-RSA im Jahr 2009 zu einem zentralen Beurteilungskriterium zur Bemessung von Krankheitskosten entwickelt. Eine gute Kodierqualität ist seitdem Voraussetzung für die ressourcengerechte Allokation der Beitragsgelder in der GKV. Table of ContentsEinführung.- Methoden zur Beurteilung der Kodierqualität.- Analyse der Kodierqualität.- Ergebnisdiskussion.- Fazit und Ausblick.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Management von Gesundheitsregionen III:
Book SynopsisDas Buch geht auf den Wandel im Gesundheitswesen ein, der die Entwicklung von innovativen und kooperativen Versorgungsformen erfordert. Dargestellt werden im dritten Band die bestehenden Herausforderungen beim Aufbau und Betrieb von Ärzte- und Praxisnetzen. Es wird auf organisatorische, rechtliche und finanzielle Aspekte eingegangen. In den einzelnen Beiträgen werden Ziele und Unterscheidungskriterien von Netzwerken aufgegriffen. Zu den Zielen von Ärzte- und Praxisnetzen gehören beispielsweise der Erfahrungsaustausch, die Effizienz-, die Größen- und die Wettbewerbsvorteile, aber auch die Bedürfnisbefriedigung der Nachfrager. Unterscheidungskriterien beinhalten u.a. die Sektorzugehörigkeit, die räumliche Ausdehnung und die gesetzten Zielvorstellungen. Der Sammelband liefert zahlreiche Handlungsempfehlungen und richtet sich sowohl an Praktiker als auch an Wissenschaftler. Table of ContentsNeue Patientenklientel erwarten neue (Dienst-)Leistungen.- Gesundheitsregion Xundland Vils-Rott-Inn.- Das Ärztenetz MuM (Bünde).- Kooperative Kundenorientierung – Erfolgsfaktor für die Zukunftssicherung von Gesundheitsnetzen.- Medis-Ärztenetz Medizinischer Versorgung in Südbrandenburg.- Masterplan Medizin.- Das Versorgungsnetz QuE - Qualität und Effizienz (Nürnberg).- GOIN – Regionales Praxisnetz Ingolstadt.
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Springer Patientenrecht Zweitmeinung: Einfach und verständlich erklärt
Book SynopsisIn diesem Patientenratgeber werden alle wesentlichen Aspekte der ärztlichen Zweitmeinung übersichtlich und informativ zusammengefasst. Mit dem Versorgungsstärkungsgesetz wurden wichtige Patientenrechte für zusätzliche Arztmeinungen ausdrücklich im Gesetz festgeschrieben. Patienten können sich auf dieses Gesetz berufen, wenn sie bei bevorstehenden Therapien oder Eingriffen eine Zweitmeinung einholen möchten.Das Buch erläutert die Vor- und Nachteile einer solchen ärztlichen Zweitmeinung: Wann ist es sinnvoll, sich als Patient eine zweite Meinung einzuholen und wie läuft dies überhaupt ab? Was muss man dabei beachten und wie ist in Situationen mit unterschiedlichen Meinungen zu handeln? Wer übernimmt die Kosten der ärztlichen Zweitmeinung? Abgerundet werden die Themenbereiche mit einem Vergleich der wichtigsten Zweitmeinungsportale. Des Weiteren werden Ansprechpartner und Beratungsstellen sowie auch die Möglichkeit zur Einholung einer Drittmeinung beschrieben. Diese anschaulichen Informationen und praktischen Hinweise ermöglichen es, sich aktiv und eigenverantwortlich an Entscheidungsprozessen des Gesundheitswesens zu beteiligen und auf diese Weise für sich selbst als Patient mehr Transparenz und Therapiequalität zu erreichen.Table of ContentsDie Hintergründe der ärztlichen Zweitmeinung.- Wann ist eine ärztliche Zweitmeinung sinnvoll?.- Von der Erstmeinung zur Zweitmeinung.- Online-Zweitmeinungsportale.- Zweitmeinung in anderen medizinischen Bereichen.- Die ärztliche Zweitmeinung in den größten gesetzlichen Krankenkassen.- Die ärztliche Zweitmeinung in der privaten Krankenversicherung.- Die ärztliche Drittmeinung.- Weiterführende Informationen.- Zum wissenschaftlichen und rechtlichen Hintergrund.- Exkurs: Das Arzt-Patienten-Verhältnis.- Die steigende Anzahl von Operationen – eine ökonomische Betrachtungsweise.- Vor- und Nachteile des Zweitmeinungsverfahrens.- Nutzung des Zweitmeinungsverfahrens.- Fazit und Ausblick.- Interview mit Prof. Dr. Jochen A. Werner.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Entrepreneurship im Gesundheitswesen II:
Book SynopsisDieser Sammelband befasst sich mit den Phasen des Gründungsprozesses, dem Unternehmertum und dem Markteintritt von Produkten und Dienstleistungen im Gesundheitswesen. Unternehmensgründungen werden entscheidend beeinflusst durch die gesetzten Rahmenbedingungen und wirtschaftlichen Bedingungen in einem System. Ein tragfähiges Unternehmenskonzept ist genauso wichtig wie ein Management-, Marketing-, Finanzierungs- und Investitionsplan und eine gesicherte Investitionssumme, die in der Gründungsphase eines Unternehmens vorhanden sein muss, damit die Unternehmensgründung erfolgen kann. Die Autoren aus Wissenschaft und Praxis erläutern anhand von zahlreichen Beispielen die wesentlichen Erfolgsfaktoren für den Erfolg bei der Unternehmensgründung im Gesundheitsbereich.Table of ContentsNeue Geschäftsmodelle in der Medizintechnik – eine Branche im Umbruch.- Digitalisierte Medizintechnik – vom Forscher zum Unternehmer.- Start-up-Management eines Softwareunternehmens im Gesundheitswesen – Fallbeispiel BinDoc GmbH.- Vom 1-Mann-Start-up zum voll QM-zertifizierten Medizintechnikunternehmen.- Finanzplanung bei der Gründung eines Unternehmens im Gesundheitswesen – Dargestellt am Fallbeispiel eines pharmazeutischen Dienstleisters.- OvulaRing – Vom Medical Need zum zugelassenen Produkt.
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Springer Resilienz in therapeutischen
Book SynopsisSabine Degenkolb-Weyers beschäftigt sich mit der Implementierung einer Resilienzentwicklung in Fachberufen des Gesundheitswesens. Ziel ist eine Erhöhung der psychischen Widerstandsfähigkeit der Auszubildenden, um den Ansprüchen in der therapeutischen Rolle gerecht zu werden. Studierende werden während der fachpraktischen Ausbildung in therapeutischen Gesundheitsfachberufen als Novizen in der Therapie mit eigenen Unsicherheiten in Lernkrisen und Stresssituationen konfrontiert und mit Krisen von Patienten in Kontakt kommen. Die Autorin untersucht die Frage, warum es den einen Studierenden gelingt, gestärkt aus diesen Problemsituationen herauszugehen, und warum andere psychisch oder physisch krank werden und das Studium abbrechen. Sie stellt dabei die besonderen Anforderungen und Kompetenzen in den therapeutischen Gesundheitsfachberufen dar und entwickelt Konzepte, die Vermittlung beruflicher Handlungs- und Resilienzkompetenz zu realisieren. Diese Konzepte sollten in Ausbildung sowie Studiengängen in den Gesundheitsberufen integriert werden.Trade Review“… ist eine Fundgruppe an wichtigen Quellen. … kann dieser hervorragenden Arbeit, aber auch der realen Implementierung des Resilienzkonzepts nur eine große Verbreitung wünschen, denn neben der methodisch-inhaltlichen Kompetenz der logopädischen Tätigkeit ist die Auseinandersetzung mit den eigenen Ressourcen von zentraler Bedeutung für ein nachhaltig erfülltes Berufsleben der tätigen Sprachtherapeuten.” (Peter Dicks, in: Forum Logopädie, Jg. 31, Heft 2, März 2017)Table of ContentsTherapeutische Kompetenz in Gesundheitsfachberufen.- Erwachsenenpädagogische Interventionen.- Theorie – Praxistransfer: Konzept zur Resilienzförderung im Studium.
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