Psycho-emotional Aspects Research Articles

THE MODEL OF AGENT AND MULTI-AGENT INTERACTION IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

The article describes a new model of agent modeling as a tool of researching complicated heterogenic decentralized socio-economic systems. It was shown that agent modeling provides an opportunity to solve problems of high complexity, in particular researching complex heterogenic decentralized socio-economic systems with regard to psycho-social and psycho-emotional aspects of actors’ behavior, like those systems studied in examples of the present research. A new methodology of using models for imitation modeling of dynamic social-economic processes was designed. On the basis of methodology proposed by the authors an innovation, effective informational system to research organizational structures with regard to psycho-social aspects for typical actors, their customers and typical actions was developed. The article provides examples of the impact of organization structures on their functioning and viability. It was shown that open applied tools can be used to analyze the efficiency of organizational social-economic systems, their viability and functioning providing competitiveness of the system. An example of using the designed tools in connection with the research of efficiency of reorganizing the elements of the structure ’University’ as a model of the higher education institution. The authors put forward a number of recommendations aimed at organization of elements of the system ‘University’.

Psychoemotional aspects of gastroesophageal reflux disease in children

Мета роботи — оцінити особливості психоемоційного стану, зокрема визначити ступінь тривожності у дітей із гастроезофагеальною рефлюксною хворобою. Матеріал і методи. Обстежено 55 дітей шкільного віку з гастроезофагеальною рефлюксною хворобою (ГЕРХ), що проходили лікування у Львівській обласній дитячій клінічній лікарні «Охматдит». Критерії включення: вік від 7 до 14 років, ендоскопічно верифікований ГЕРХ, інформована згода на участь у дослідженні. Критерії виключення: наявність психічних захворювань у дитини чи близькоспоріднених родичів, відмова від участі в дослідженні на будь-якому етапі. Усім дітям проводили загальноклінічне обстеження, фіброезофагогастродуоденоскопію за допомогою відеогастроскопа «Fujinon» WG 88 FР (ендоскопічні дані оцінювали згідно з класифікацією G. Tytgat у модифікації В. Ф. Привороцького). Для з’ясування рівня тривожності використали дитячу шкалу проявів тривожності (Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale — CMAS). Групу контролю створили 40 практично здорових дітей даного віку. Статистичні дані оцінювали за допомогою t-критерію Стьюдента. Результати. Виявлено, що в більш ніж половини дітей із ГЕРХ відзначалось підвищення рівня тривожності. Високий рівень тривожності достовірно частіше траплявся серед дівчаток із ГЕРХ (67%) порівняно з хлопчиками з ГЕРХ (p 0,05). Висновок. Серед дітей, котрі хворіють на гастроезофагеальну рефлюксну хворобу, достовірно частіше траплявся дуже високий рівень тривожності (20%), ніж серед практично здорових дітей (р 0,05).

Patient with stroke: hospital discharge planning, functionality and quality of life.

analyze the strategies of hospital discharge planning for these patients, increasing the knowledge related to hospitalhome transition, discharge planning processes and the main impact on the quality of life and functionality. integrative literature review using the PICOD criteria, with database research. 19 articles were obtained, using several approaches and contexts. For quality of life, the factors related to the patient satisfaction with care and the psychoemotional aspects linked with functionality are the most significant. during the hospitalization period, a careful hospital discharge planning and comprehensive care to patients and caregivers - in particular the functional and psychoemotional aspects - tend to have an impact on the quality of life of patients.

METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT WITHIN THE DISCIPLINE OF “INTERIOR DESIGN”

Development of discipline Design of interior is a key aspect of learning interior design students and forms the fundamental theoretical knowledge about basic laws and characteristics of the project activities of the interior designer of the practical skills needed for the presentation and implementation of project ideas. The main stages of the project are considered such as: drawing up terms of reference, the composition of the customers portrait, holding of measurements, perform preliminary design, with the possible variability of the images, the performance of working drawings, possession handmade graphics and computer modeling. On the basis of the given information the following conclusion is made:in the process of learning the design of interiors for various purposes should be considered primarily psycho-emotional aspects of the proposed project in the perception of subjects, the quality of the analytical immersion and detailed baseline data collection.

Psycho-Emotional Aspects and Risk Factors Associated with the Onerous Nature of Retirement Concerning Civil Servants within the Public Administration in Parakou (Benin)

Background: In 20% of cases, retirement is experienced as a life event with risk of isolation and loneliness. The objective is to study the psycho-emotional aspects and risk factors associated with civil servants onerous retirement. Methods: It was a descriptive and cross-sectional study which involved 233 pensioners met at the Public Treasury’s Revenue Office in Parakou from June 1 to August 30, 2013. Data were collected through an interview on vulnerability criteria, and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale was used in assessing both anxiety level and depressed mood. Results: Pensioners’ average age was 61.1 ± 6.7 years. Males aged 50 to 60 years represented 47.2%. Following the announcement of retirement, 88.9% had feelings of fear, and 75.8% showed moderate to severe anxiety prevalence of which 88.2% were females and 73.9% males. The distribution according to professional categories was as follow: A (77.3%); B (72.6%); C (69.2%); (85.5%); E (85.7%). Retirement risk factors were: dependants (73.1%), age-related disorders (40.3%), lack of health insurance coverage (24.6%) resulting in a depressed mood (36%) strongly associated with a feeling of family and social abandon (87.8% P = 0.02). Conclusion: Depending on job onerousness in each professional category and associated psycho-social risk factors, it is important to implement an adequate action plan in view of promoting pensioners mental health.

Hábitos, Conductas y prácticas de riesgo de la Comunidad Escolar del Santoral, departamento de Canelones, Uruguay, año 2011

Abstract The aim of this work is to make a diagnosis of children health conditions in the region “El Santoral”, in the Department of Canelones, using self-administered survey. The information about anthropometric variables was gathered: weight, height, body mass index, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as information regarding dietary habits, hygiene standards, accidents, leisure activities, smoking and alcohol consumption, sexuality and psycho-emotional aspects. Descriptive and analytical statistics were analyzed using Epi Info and SPSS software version 17. The differences between eating habits among rural and urban children and generalized low self-esteem among the children surveyed are significant conclusions to be considered when taking health related decisions.

Citizenship in action: the lived experiences of citizens with dementia who campaign for social change

This article examines the experiences of citizens with dementia who campaign for social change, with a particular focus on the effects of campaigning on citizenry identity and psycho-emotional well-being. In diary-interviews, 16 people with dementia recorded and described their experiences of campaigning. Findings revealed that although campaigning can be energising and reaffirming of citizen identity, because it (re)located a person within the realm of work, individuals may experience dementia-related fatigue and oppression linked to normative expectations about what someone with dementia ‘should’ be like. The discussion is linked to critical debates within disability studies about the psycho-emotional aspects of impairment and disability, and concludes that the struggle for citizenship has only just begun for people with dementia.

Aphonia with Unknown Etiology: A Case Report

Introduction The conversion aphonia is defined as the total loss of voice, is a rare disease that often affects women. The diagnosis is clinical, because there are no changes in the laryngeal structures. Objective To describe a case of conversion aphonia, seen in a public hospital in the Midwest of Brazil. Case Report Patient 32 years old female, complaining of hoarseness for two days without other apparent symptoms. The examinations revealed no changes in the laryngeal structures and/or extra laryngeal. Stages of care have been described since the initial consultation to the recovery of the patient. Final Comments It is important to consider the psycho-emotional aspects involving patients with voice disorders since they may cause or modify the symptoms and affect the prognosis.

Heritage, Tourism and Emotion*

The present paper starts with a discussion of the relationship between heritage and tradition and proceeds to address the complex process of assigning meaning to heritage and to objects, places and sociocultural practices. In this context, tourism presents itself as a powerful means of enhancing the emotional significance of such objects, places and social practices. The current pursuit of emotional experiences plays a key role not just in the development of memory tourism, but also in dark tourism and reality tourism. The different ways in which those experiences are perceived are seen here as modes of social dispute over meanings. Today’s emphasis on the psycho-emotional aspects of the tourist experience suggests the possibility of a sharp worldwide increase in tourist supply of a strong emotional kind.

Educación para la salud en grupos de ayuda mutua para la promoción de estilos de vida saludables

Medwave es una revista electrónica revisada por pares y de acceso gratuito, que contiene artículos originales de revisión sobre determinantes clínicos, sociales, políticos y económicos en salud, y de investigación en el ámbito clínico y biomédico. Medwave is an online-only, peer-reviewed and open Access biomedical general journal with original review articles con clinical, social, political and economic determinants of health, and research articles on clinical and biomedical aspects.

Comments for Current Interpretation EEG Alpha Activity: A Review and Analysis

Introduction: Exploring the EEG alpha oscillations generates considerable interest because there is well known its role in cognitive and psycho emotional aspects of human life. However, till now there isn’t well determined definition what is alpha activity phenomena and which indices are characterize it. Method: This article focuses on the attempt to determine EEG alpha-activity phenomena, its physical, molecular and morphological nature, to highlight its indices and their role in optimal functioning. Results: Specifically, this article examines individual alpha activity indices: 1) the individual alpha peak frequency; 2) activation magnitude measured by estimation the amount of alpha amplitude suppression in response to eyes open and individual alpha band width; 3) three alpha “autorhythmicity” indices: intra-spindle amplitude variability, spindle length and steepness. Conclusions: Throughout, the article provides a number of suggestions which alpha activity indices and in which conditions could be applied in psycho physiological investigations, what is their role in optimal functioning and what are possible directions for future research.

Social psychoanalytic disability studies

This paper explores connections and tensions between psychoanalysis and disability studies. The first part of the paper considers contemporaneous engagements with the psyche by a number of disability studies writers. These scholars have remained accountable to a politicised disability studies but have pushed for critical encounters with the psychoemotional, phenomenological, metaphorical and relational aspects of disablism. Against this critical backdrop, this paper makes a case for a social psychoanalytic disability studies. Whilst vigilant to the pathologising and individualising tendencies of some forms of psychoanalytic theory, the paper explores a social psychoanalytic encounter with disablism in terms of splitting the subject as a key process implicated in the exclusion of disabled people. It is concluded that social psychoanalytic disability studies can play a huge role in understanding and challenging disablism; which Thomas defines as ‘a form of social oppression involving the social imposition of restrictions of activity on people with impairments and the socially engendered undermining of their psycho-emotional well being’ (2007, 73; emphasis added).

Estudo longitudinal dos aspectos multidimensionais da saúde de idosos institucionalizados

OBJETIVO: Analisar a evolução de aspectos multidimensionais da saúde de idosos institucionalizados no município de Goiânia no seguimento de dois anos. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado estudo clínico observacional longitudinal prospectivo. Duas avaliações foram realizadas com intervalo de dois anos, em 59 idosos residentes em instituições de longa permanência, no município de Goiânia, estado de Goiás, Brasil. Foram utilizados instrumentos padronizados, envolvendo diferentes dimensões como aspectos sócio-demográficos, condições de saúde-doença, aspectos psicoemocionais e habilidades funcionais. Para a comparação dos aspectos da saúde nos dois momentos de avaliação, utilizou-se o teste McNemar e de homogeneidade marginal, por meio do software SPSS® versão 10.0 com valor de p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: Houve declínio da saúde nos seguintes aspectos: ocorrência de acidente vascular cerebral (p = 0,031), outras doenças (p = 0,031), dificuldade motora em membros superiores (p = 0,007), uso de antidepressivos (p = 0,039), diminuição no número de independências para atividades de vida diária (p = 0,017), com destaque para higiene pessoal (p = 0,031). CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados deste estudo evidenciam as áreas de vulnerabilidade dos idosos institucionalizados em Goiânia e a necessidade de ações efetivas na promoção e manutenção da saúde.

Mental Health Considerations for Speech-Language Services with Bilingual Spanish-English Speakers

Understanding communicatively impaired minority individuals may involve going beyond strictly linguistic and communicative domains. In particular, considering the psychoemotional aspects impacting these clients may be extremely helpful for treating them and enhancing their response to therapy. This article provides an overview of issues on minority bilingual individuals that are relevant to professionals in mental health and speech-language pathology. We use Hispanics, the fastest growing minority in the United States, for illustration. The material discussed in this article highlights some of the benefits of collaborative communication between mental health professionals and speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Such communication would enhance SLPs' understanding of the interesting interconnections among emotions, culture, and language in immigrant and minority persons with valuable applications to therapeutic services with these individuals.

Risk Factors for Voice Problems in Teachers

In order to identify factors that are associated with voice problems and voice-related absenteeism in teachers, 1,878 questionnaires were analysed. The questionnaires inquired about personal data, voice complaints, voice-related absenteeism from work and conditions that may lead to voice complaints and absenteeism. Different factors play a role in the development and consolidation of voice problems. Physical and psycho-emotional factors appear to be the most important risk factors. Remarkably, voice load and environment seem to be less important as risk factors in the development and consolidation of voice complaints. Teachers who experienced voice problems during their training reported more voice problems during their career. The results of this study stress the importance of a multifactorial approach in the diagnosis and treatment of voice problems, whereby physical and psycho-emotional aspects should be considered as sensitive to the risk of developing voice problems. Moreover, this study shows the crucial importance of adequate voice training during the teacher training programme.

Bibliografía práctica y direcciones útiles

A selection has been made of books and web-sites on the clinical relationship, understood as the relationship between health professionals and patients in a broad sense. In this framework there is a confluence of communication, values (bioethics), psycho-emotional aspects, technical knowledge, care decisions and processes (development and interaction in time), in an institutional and social context. The book references are presented as a type of "cocktail" in an effort to establish bridges between the dimensions mentioned above and so that each reader can select the combination that best answers their needs. The list of Internet addresses, which is briefer, is a sample of "sources", where rest, perspective, resources, examples and stimulation can be sought. One of the many challenges that the XXI century will pose to medicine, and not the least important, is the reformulation of its social contract with the citizens; to this end updating the clinical relationship will play a crucial role.

The long-distance tertiary air transfer and care of tsunami victims: Injury pattern and microbiological and psychological aspects*

On December 26, 2004, a giant earthquake shocked Southeast Asia, triggering deadly flood waves (tsunami) across the Indian Ocean. More than 310,000 people have been reported dead and millions left destitute. Shortly thereafter, European governments organized airborne home transfer of most severely injured tourists using MedEvac aircraft. On arrival, patients were distributed to various medical centers. One cohort of the severely injured was admitted to the Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (Germany) for further surgical and intensive care treatment. The objective of this report was to characterize typical injury patterns along with microbiological findings and psychoemotional aspects unique to the tsunami disaster. Observational study. Adult intensive care unit of a university hospital. Seventeen severely injured tsunami victims were screened on arrival for characteristic injury patterns. In parallel, multifocal microbiological assessment was performed to identify pathogens responsible for high-level wound contamination. Standard clinical management. The predominant pattern of injury comprised multiple large-scale soft-tissue wounds (range, 2 x 3 to 60 x 60 cm) of lower extremities (88%), upper extremities (29%), and head (18%). Additional injuries included thoracic trauma with hemopneumothorax and serial rib fractures (41%) and peripheral bone fractures (47%). A major problem associated with wound management was significant contamination. Microbiological assessment identified a variety of common (Pseudomonas 54%, Enterobacteriae 36%, Aeromonas spp. 27%) but also uncommon isolates that were often multiply resistant (multiply resistant Acinetobacter and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-positive Escherichia coli, 18% each). Upper respiratory tract specimens contained a high rate of multiply resistant Acinetobacter species but also methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Aeromonas hydrophilia, Pseudomonas species, and Candida albicans. Apart from these findings, all patients displayed severe signs of posttraumatic stress response. Individuals who survived their initial injuries and who were evacuated to Europe had traumatic injuries to head, chest, and limbs that were often contaminated with highly resistant bacteria.