University of South Australia

About: University of South Australia is a education organization based out in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Poison control. The organization has 10086 authors who have published 32587 publications receiving 913683 citations. The organization is also known as: The University of South Australia & UniSA.

Acceptance and denial: implications for people adapting to chronic illness: literature review.

Abstract: Aim This paper reports an exploration of the terms acceptance and denial by exploring the literature, with the aim of understanding the implications of using these concepts to categorize people's responses to living with chronic illness Background People learning to live with a chronic illness or condition may be judged and labelled by others as being in denial, particularly when they do not adhere to prescribed treatment regimes Method A literature search for the period between 1989 and 2003 was conducted using the electronic databases Medline, CINAHL, PSYCArticles, Health Source Nursing/Academic Edition, Academic Search Elite and Sociological Abstracts Key terms used were ‘acceptance and denial’ and variations of such themes as ‘chronic illness’, ‘disability’, ‘adjustment’, ‘illness discourse’, ‘medical discourse’, ‘illness experience’, ‘labelling’, ‘self’ and ‘identity’ Discussion The theoretical background of the common constructs ‘acceptance and denial’ are discussed using the psychoanalytic theories of Freud and Kubler-Ross's work on death and dying Healthcare professionals and lay people commonly refer to the terms acceptance and denial when describing a person's response to chronic illness Those whose understanding of the illness experience relies on the acceptance–denial framework may not listen when people with chronic illness attempt to tell their own unique story of how they have experienced life with illness Instead, their listening antennae may be focused on fitting aspects of the experience with stages of adjustment When others use labels of acceptance and denial, people who are learning to live with a chronic illness may internalize these labels as reflections of the self This may be most likely when the person using the label is perceived to have authority, such as a healthcare professional The internalization of negative information associated with these labels may obstruct the reshaping of self-identity that is fundamental when making a transition to living well with chronic illness Conclusion Healthcare professionals are urged to challenge the stage model of adjustment as a way of understanding the response to illness and to listen instead to the stories people tell They are encouraged to privilege the person's experience as the basis for developing a sensitive, client-focussed response that takes into account the wider social context of people's lives as well as the medical aspects

Versatile Surface Modification Using Polydopamine and Related Polycatecholamines: Chemistry, Structure, and Applications

Abstract: Polydopamine and related polycatecholamines can be easily deposited onto almost any surface from mild, aqueous solution. This results in durable, nanoscale coatings that exhibit high biocompatibility and have useful chemical and electronic properties. Additionally, these materials can be readily chemically and physically modified, and consequently, they are used extensively for surface modification. This review investigates the formation and modification of polycatecholamines; how they adhere to surfaces; and the chemical, physical, and electronic properties of the resultant materials. There is also an exploration of the extraordinary array of applications in which these fascinating materials are employed.

Mentoring circles in higher education

Abstract: Traditionally, mentoring in higher education institutions has either occurred informally or as a planned program where junior staff members are matched with experienced staff members in a formal one‐to‐one program. While such programs have reported benefits to participants, many miss out on the opportunity. Further, mentoring dyads do little to enhance a more collaborative atmosphere in higher education settings. Alternative mentoring methods do exist and can provide advantages to the traditional approach. Mentoring circles are an innovative example of these alternative methods. The mentoring activity and subsequent evaluation described in this paper sought to explore the perceived benefits of a group mentoring model for academic staff.

Epidemiology of Sudden Cardiac Death: Global and Regional Perspectives.

Abstract: Despite advancements in prevention and treatment, sudden cardiac death (SCD) remains a leading cause of mortality and is responsible for approximately half of all deaths from cardiovascular disease. Outcomes continue to remain poor following a sudden cardiac arrest, with most individuals not surviving. Although coronary heart disease remains the dominant underlying condition, our understanding of SCD is improving through greater knowledge of clinical risk factors, cardiomyopathies, and primary arrhythmic disorders. However, despite a growing wealth of information from studies in North America, Europe, and Japan, data from other global regions (and particularly from low-and middle-income countries) remains scarce.