La Trobe University

About: La Trobe University is a education organization based out in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Health care. The organization has 13370 authors who have published 41291 publications receiving 1138269 citations. The organization is also known as: LaTrobe University & LTU.

Rapid adaptive responses to climate change in corals

Abstract: Pivotal to projecting the fate of coral reefs is the capacity of reef-building corals to acclimatize and adapt to climate change. Transgenerational plasticity may enable some marine organisms to acclimatize over several generations and it has been hypothesized that epigenetic processes and microbial associations might facilitate adaptive responses. However, current evidence is equivocal and understanding of the underlying processes is limited. Here, we discuss prospects for observing transgenerational plasticity in corals and the mechanisms that could enable adaptive plasticity in the coral holobiont, including the potential role of epigenetics and coral-associated microbes. Well-designed and strictly controlled experiments are needed to distinguish transgenerational plasticity from other forms of plasticity, and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and their relative importance compared with genetic adaptation.

Team mental models: techniques, methods, and analytic approaches.

Abstract: Effective team functioning requires the existence of a shared or team mental model among members of a team However, the best method for measuring team mental models is unclear Methods reported vary in terms of how mental model content is elicited and analyzed or represented We review the strengths and weaknesses of vatrious methods that have been used to elicit, represent, and analyze individual and team mental models and provide recommendations for method selection and development We describe the nature of mental models and review techniques that have been used to elicit and represent them We focus on a case study on selecting a method to examine team mental models in industry The processes involved in the selection and development of an appropriate method for eliciting, representing, and analyzing team mental models are described The criteria for method selection were (a) applicability to the problem under investigation; (b) practical considerations - suitability for collecting data from the targeted research sample; and (c) theoretical rationale - the assumption that associative networks in memory are a basis for the development of mental models We provide an evaluation of the method matched to the research problem and make recommendations for future research The practical applications of this research include the provision of a technique for analyzing team mental models in organizations, the development of methods and processes for eliciting a mental model from research participants in their normal work environment, and a survey of available methodologies for mental model research

Communicating about patient sexuality and intimacy after cancer: mismatched expectations and unmet needs.

Abstract: Objective: To explore the ways that patients and health professionals communicate about intimate and sexual changes in cancer and palliative care settings. Design: A qualitative study using a three-stage reflexive-inquiry approach, with semistructured, participant interviews (n = 82); textual analysis of national and international cancer and palliative care clinical practice guidelines (n = 33); and participant feedback at 15 educational forums for cancer patients or health professionals.