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A Reflection on the Music Therapist's Role in Developing a Program in a Children's Hospital

ABSTRACT: This article describes a music therapy program developed at a children's hospital that facilitated university student clinical placements. In developing a new practice area within the hospital, the music therapist's role supported patients in areas of pain management and psychological stress. Consideration was given to the needs of patients and referrals as defined by staff, as well as reference to the international literature and practice. Role informants from theoretical sources are outlined, short case vignettes are presented, and the role of the music therapist in pain and stress management is indicated with reference to theoretical constructs from the field of psychology and the empirical and case material appearing in the music therapy literature. Background and Introduction Over ten years ago began working with children who were hospitalized with severe burn injury nt the Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) in Brisbane, Australia. This came about because, as the sole lecturer and course co-ordinator for the music therapy programme at the University of Queensland, was seeking clinical placement opportunities for music therapy students. 1 visited a number of facilities in Brisbane offering my clinical services in exchange for opportunities to have students undertake supervised practice alongside me. One by one nursing homes, hostels, psychiatric services and centers for adults with intellectual disability had rejected my offer of free music therapy services. was left wondering what would be able to do to ensure that students could have clinical training opportunities in a State with a population of 3 million, two of whom were practicing music therapists and one of whom was me, newly arrived into a blazing sub-tropical summer from the milder, temperate South. would like to write I finally began this but as had arrived on the 5th of January 1993 and started working at the hospital in early March, there was hardly a long lead-time for the commencement of the venture. In February, thanks to suggestions and the connections of a retired music therapist in Brisbane, Moya Evans, presented at the Grand Rounds of the RCH, a major teaching and research hospital for the State, giving an overview of music therapy work with hospitalized In 1993, that consisted of a summary of the few references that could find in the university library's newly established music therapy collection: Chetta (1989), Froehlich (1984), Loveszy (1991) and Rudenburg & Royka (1989). give thanks for these colleagues and their writings as it gave my pitch to hospital practitioners and administrators the support of international scholarship and gave my early work some of its shape and direction.1 At the conclusion of the Grand Rounds, the Clinical Nurse Consultant for the burns unit, Sandy Miller, approached me, holding my arm, looking me in the eye and said, Please come and work with our children. So has continued a story, much indebted to the support of Sandy Miller, which has involved many wonderful music therapy colleagues, great professional opportunities for me and, hope and trust, moments of real joy and peace for patients and their families with whom worked. Many more patients have benefited from the music therapists whose service followed on from my early development work which at that time included the burns unit and a general surgical ward; and some but not all of those names include my published colleagues Jeanette KennelIy, Barbara Daveson, Vicky Abad, Karen Brien-Elliott, and others, who have worked in a range of other contexts within the hospital including oncology, rehabilitation and neonata units, as well as sharing and eventually taking over my clinical role in the burns and general surgical units. When started at the hospital, my prior professional experience had involved adults with mental disorders and older adults with dementia. Theoretically, was strongly influenced from psychodynamically informed music therapy; however, closer to the time that moved to Brisbane, had become interested in the literature on stress and coping. …

Radiation dose in multidetector row computed tomography cardiac imaging.

Multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT) with its markedly improved temporal and spatial resolution has opened up a new opportunity in cardiac CT imaging. MDCT scanners are increasingly available and have become the preferred CT scanners for the entire spectrum of clinical CT examinations. As a consequence, the number of cardiac CT studies is continuously growing. Because cardiac CT studies involve considerable radiation doses, it is compelling for us to understand the radiation dose estimates associated with cardiac CT imaging. In this article, we review the concepts of radiation dose measurement in CT, discuss MDCT scan parameters affecting radiation exposure, and provide a reference summary of radiation dose estimates associated with MDCT cardiac imaging.

Children and the Shadow of the Law: A Resource for Primary Dispute Resolution Professionals

What follows is a guide for Primary Dispute Resolution (PDR) professionals with little or no legal training. It summarises information relating to the legal context in which PDR in children’s matters is practiced in Australia and, to a lesser extent, overseas. It presents a narrative perspective on the concept of the Best Interest of the Child (BIC), paying particular attention to the relevant legislative framework in Australia. It also includes citations from international and federal law, as well as summaries of pertinent discussions and references to major sources for more detailed information. In addition, it summarises some useful work by researchers and practitioners relating to major sociolegal issues in enhancing the voice of the child and understanding the culture within which lawyers practice. This resource is more indicative than exhaustive, given the breadth of concerns PDR practitioners are likely to have.

Quick Reference Summary of Standards and Outcomes

Quick Reference Summary of Standards and Outcomes

Piracetam in anesthesia for prevention of postoperative delirium

Delirium is a serious postoperative complication after general anaesthesia. The incidence is estimated to be about 10-15%. In the case of additional risk factors, such as old age, previously existing cerebral-vasculous and psychic deficiencies, and anaesthesia of long duration the incidence is much higher. Delirium impairs postoperative mobilisation and convalescence of the patient, can lead to a longer hospital stay and is associated with higher mortality rates. In a series of clinical studies it could be shown that the perioperative administration of the nootropic piracetam led to a shorter recovery period after anaesthesia and had a favourable influence on the delirious symptoms. Especially patients with risk factors for postoperative delirium profited from prophylactic application of piracetam. The success of this medication can be explained by a protective influence of the substance on central neurons against hypoxia, ischemia and intoxication, all of which are discussed as possible causes for postoperative delirium. Next to the pathogenetic mechanisms of postoperative delirium, the mode of action of piracetam is shown in a review and a summary of references on the clinical use in anaesthesia is given.

Report of the Fixed-Interest Working Group

ABSTRACTActuarial models of the market in conventional British Government Stocks, also known as the Gilt-Edged market, are reviewed and contrasted with the methods which have been developed, during the last twenty years, by financial economists.Following the Treasury's announcement in May 1995 (regarding the taxation of institutional bond holdings), the so-called ‘coupon effect’ has largely disappeared and gilt prices can now be fitted very closely by using the same simple discounting functions for both income and capital flows. A new model suitable for the calculation of yield indices is proposed and is contrasted with the model currently underlying the FTSE Actuaries Government Securities (FTSEAGS) Yield Indices. A number of new possible applications of the reformulated yield indices, such as forward pricing, asset/liability matching and stochastic simulation, are discussed. An analogous model for index-linked gilts leads to applications involving the forward market in the retail prices index.A survey of professional users of the FTSEAGS Indices is described, and a revised presentation for the published yield indices is suggested. A summary of current statutory references to the indices is presented.

A techniques manual and video for the management of problem urban Canada geese

Social and management problems associated with urban Canada geese (Branta canadensis) are increasing in area, scope and magnitude. Although there are many articles on the management of urban Canada geese, none provide enough information for a reader to understand the impact geese have on different people, the ecology of the urban goose, evaluate the effectiveness of potential control options, choose appropriate management techniques, and then implement the chosen techniques. The authors present a manual and video, which in combination, they believe are not deficient in any of these areas. The video is intended to increase the awareness and knowledge of human/goose conflicts in urban and suburban environments. The manual covers the biology of Canada geese relevant to problem management in an urban setting and a comprehensive list of management techniques. Detailed instructions for implementation, permit requirements, sources of equipment and supplies, and a discussion of advantages, disadvantages, and characteristics, are included for each technique. To assist in choosing and locating appropriate techniques, quick reference summary tables are included.

An annotated index of medieval women

A bibliography of over 1500 women who lived between 800 and 1500 AD, listed alphabetically. There are details on their nationalities and brief summaries of available biographical references. The biographical category index allows the reader to find women by trade and profession.

Embargo Disimplemented: South Africa's Military Industry, by Signe Landgren

Preface List of tables & figures Acronyms & abbreviations PART I: Introduction: SOUTH AFRICA AS A CASE STUDY: Purpose of the project the arms embargo method, the military industrialization process notes and references HISTORICAL IMPEDIMENTS TO EMBARGO IMPLEMENTATION: Introduction resource factors political factors notes and references PART II: The development of South Africa's military industry: THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Introduction 1912-39 1939-45 1945-61 notes and references THE ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE MODERN ARMS INDUSTRY: Introduction reorganizing the institutional structure the armaments board armscor notes and references PART III: The sectors of the military industry: THE AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY: Introduction redesign establishment of the Atlas Aircraft Corporation the Atlas Impala programme the Atlas Bosbok and Kudu programme Atlas-Mirage-3/F-1 Atlas `Cheetah' - the `new fighter design Atlas Aircraft: spare parts and engines other aircraft producers notes and references THE ARMOURED VEHICLE INDUSTRY: Introduction armoured cars, tanks, field artillery army trucks and specialized versions engines, notes and references THE MISSILE INDUSTRY: Introduction missile projects notes and references THE WARSHIP INDUSTRY: Introduction projects notes and references INFANTRY WEAPONS AND SMALL ARMS: Introduction the producers ammunition and explosives small arms, notes and references MILITARY ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Introduction the South African electronics industry electronic products South African producers notes and references THE CBW INDUSTRY: Introduction chemical weapons, bacteriological weapons notes and references NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY: Introduction the nuclear research programme the Ucor uranium enrichment process the nuclear energy programme a `nuclear Frankenstein in Africa? notes and references SOUTH AFRICA'S ARMS EXPORTS: Introduction the flow Armscor's sales organization notes and references PART IV: Implementation and disimplementation: EMBARGO IMPLEMENTATION General problems the UK the United States France FR Germany Italy Japan the Third World arms producers notes and references SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS: Introduction the methods of disimplementation the motives for disimplementation final assessment notes and references Appendix 1. SOURCES AND METHODS: International sources of information South African sources implementation analysis terminology notes and references Appendix 2. UN SECURITY RESOLUTIONS ON THE ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA: Resolution 181 (1963) of 7 August 1963 (voluntary) Resolution 182 (1963) of 4 December 1963 (voluntary) Resolution 418 (1977) of 4 November 1977 (mandatory) Resolution 558 (1984) of 13 December 1984 (voluntary) Appendix 3. SOUTH AFRICA'S MAJOR WEAPONS INDUSTRY: THE DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN MILITARY TECHNOLOGY Appendix 4. SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY: Books special reports South African official reports Yearbooks UN documents

Recent articles from "Microprocessing and Microprogramming"

The following articles have appeared recently and may be of interest to the microprogramming community. If you discover an article which you feel might be of interest, please submit a reference and short summary to the editor, SIGMICRO Newsletter . [Portions of Microprocessing and Microprogramming , The Euromicro Journal are reprinted with permission.]

Reactions of hydroxymethylated 2‐methoxy‐ and 2‐methyl‐4,6‐diamino‐s‐triazines with urea

AbstractThe reactions of hydroxymethylated 2‐methyoxy‐ (MMT) and 2‐methyl‐4,6‐diamino‐s‐triazines (MAG) which had an average degree of formaldehyde (F) substitution (n) = 2, with urea were studied in acidic aqueous solution in the pH 5‐1.6 region. The observed facts were in fairly good agreement with the rate equations. The reaction rate constants of MMT with urea were greater than those of MAG with urea, but their activation energy was almost equal: MMT, 20.3; MAG, 20.2 kcal/mole. For reference summaries of earlier studies were provided.

A Summary of Literature References of Factors Affecting Moisture Content Determination with D.C. Resistance Measurements

A Summary of Literature References of Factors Affecting Moisture Content Determination with D.C. Resistance Measurements

Solution of nonlinear partial differential equations from base equations

It is well known that certain nonlinear ordinary differential equations can be solved in terms of the solution of a related linear ordinary differential equation. Although Kamke [l] lists at least twenty such nonlinear differential equations, a note by Pinney [2] seems to be the starting point of recent interest [3-lo] in this method of solution. Ames [ll] gives a summary of results and references through 1965. Solutions of specific nonlinear differential equations [lo] have also served as the basis of solution for nonlinear equations. The differential equation whose solutions are used to solve another differential equations will be called the base equation. Compared .to ordinary differential equations, the use of base equations for solving nonlinear partial differential equations is not as extensive. Ames [12] has discussed certain equations equivalent to linear forms. Along the same lines, Dasarathy [13] has shown through a transformation technique the equivalence of a class of second-order nonlinear equations to third-order linear equations. Montroll [14] h as used the idea of a base equation in solving nonlinear equations describing population growth and diffusion. Recently, Reid and Pritchard [15] have extended a nonlinear differential equation due to Herbst [ 16, Eq. IV] to one of n-dimensions, for which initial value problems may be posed if certain conditions are met by the solution of the base equation. Without being so designated, the base equation technique has been used in constructing nonlinear quantum field theories in which the KleinGordon equation becomes the base equation (see, e.g. [17-191). We mention that Chambers [20] employed solutions of the scalar wave equation to form solutions of the Klein-Gordon equation. In this paper we apply the base equation method to obtain a class of nonlinear partial differential equations of the second order. Rather elaborate analyses [lO-111 have been used to establish forms of nonlinear ordinary differential equations. However, to derive a number of important equations it

The Negro and the Charity Organization Society in the Progressive Era

The policies, practices, and attitudes of an important social welfare organization, the Charity Organization Society, are explored in relation to the Negro at one particular point in time, the Progressive Era. Connections between the stance of the organization, its social philosophy, and the social context are drawn.A summary of references to Negroes in the reports, publications, and journals of the societies in a number of cities indicates the range of problems brought to the COS and the nature of the responses and observations.

Arabic Language Handbook

The demand for information on learning has grown spectacularly as English-speaking people have come to realize how much there is yet to know about other parts of the world. It is fitting that this Arabic Language Handbook, complementing University Press' exceptional language textbooks, is the first in a new series: Georgetown Classics in Language and Linguistics. Sparked by the new demand, this reprint of a genuinely gold-standard language volume provides a streamlined reference on the structure of the language and issues in linguistics, from dialectics to literature. Originally published in 1967, the essential information on the structure of the language remains accurate, and it continues to be the most concise reference summary for researchers, linguists, students, area specialists, and others interested in Arabic.

Linear elution adsorption chromatography : VI. Deactivated florisil as adsorbent

The linear elution of several solutes by a number of eluents from Florisil samples of lvarying water content has been used to study this adsorbent in the context of preceding investigations on alumina and silica. Florisil exhibits certain unique properties as an adsorbent. Many compounds tend to chemisrob on Florisil, and this restricts its usefulness in adsorption chromatographic separation. Relative to alumina and silica, the dependence of solute retention volume on Florisil water content is irregular when added water is less than 1%. both of these phenomena appear related to the presence of strong acid sites on the Florisil surface. In other respects, the adsorptive properties of ⩾ 1% H 2O—Florisil appear intermediate between those os silica and alumina. A general correlatinal equation for the prediction of retention volume in the chromatographic systems so far studied is given, along with a summary of specifc references to the necessary experimental parameters for easy calculation. The unique separation capabilities of Florisil, alumina, and silica for the class of compounds so far studied are summarized and contrasted.

Concerning the Existence of the Pit House in South America

With considerable interest I have read Daifuku's “The Pit House in the Old World and in Native North America” (American Antiquity, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 1-7, 1952). Although he did not refer to South America except in passing, citing only the finds of Bird in northern Peru, it is of interest to point out that there are numerous ethnographic references to the use of the pit house in the southern half of this continent, and that these references are confirmed by archaeological finds.Metraux (1929) in his study of the Huarpe, primitive inhabitants of the Cuyo region of Argentina, gave a summary of the definite references to the use of the pit house in South America and attached a distribution map. He listed, in addition to the Huarpe, the Kaupe, Tsirakua, Matsikui, Kitsua de Cojata, Obacoatiara, Guaranaguacu, Piraguayguaquig, and Wayana. The first three are found in Paraguay; the remaining four are in eastern Brazil. For some of the tribes mentioned the references in question are very clear; for others, such as the Tsirakua and Wayana, they are doubtful.

The Fulmars of Cape Searle

Contains summary of earlier observations and references to the fulmar colony at Cape Searle (67 13 N, 62 30 W) on the east coast of Baffin Island; a general account of the fulmar, its three geographical races, their characteristics (size of bill, build, coloration) and distribution (one in the North Pacific and two in the North Atlantic). Notes from the author's trip to Cape Searle in Aug. 1950, are given, his observations and estimate of the colony (minimum: upward of 200,000) its composition, etc. Bibliography (13 items).

Inulin as an Indicator for the Extracellular Space

Summary.A number of results are quoted from the literature, showing that the available volumes for Cl‐and Na+are larger than the extracellular volume; the author gives a tabulated summary of literature references to the size of the available volume for these substances and the volumes of distribution for these and SCN‐, Br‐, SO–4, sucrose and Mg++.In 13 nephrectomized rabbits and one nephrectomized dog the decline in the concentrations of inulin and SCN‐in plasma was traced after intravenous injection of a single dose of inulin + NaSCN. It was found that: The experimentally determined curve of distribution for SCN‐(the volumes of distribution plotted against time) was found to be placed well above a theoretical curve of distribution for SCN‐, constructed from the assumptions that inulin and SCN are finally distributed in the same volume and that this distribution proceeded exclusively by diffusion. The quantity of fluid in the erythrocytes is entirely insufficient to explain this discordance; it its presumable that SCN‐penetrates other cells of the organism. The distribution after a very long experimental period (12 hours) suggests that the ultimate distribution in rabbits will be such that inulin distributes itself in slightly less than 20 % of the body weight and SCN– in a little over 30 %. In a few of the experiments, when the distribution of SCN‐and inulin was well advanced, 100–120 ml. isotonic sulphate solution was infused into the rabbits. From the resulting dilution of plasma‐chloride the author calculated the “volume of dilutable chlorides”; at a certain time after the sulphate infusion it was found to be less than the volume of distribution for SCN‐at the same period of time after the NaSCN injection. Whereas the available spaces for SCN‐and Cl‐must be supposed to be larger than the extracellular space, inulin must be assumed to distribute itself in a volume that is equal to the extracellular space. Tests showed that inulin is not excreted in rabbit bile, and experiments with blockade of the reticulo‐endothelial system seem to indicate that inulin is not stored by this system. Inulin's slow distribution, especially in sparsely vascularized tissue such as tendons, is, however, a serious drawback to its practical application for the determination of the extracellular space, even in nephrectomized animals.

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The problems and techniques concerned with locating scenes and other data in motion picture films after they have been deposited in the vaults of The National Archives in Washington are discussed and illustrated. The method is divided into two considerations: work which under the present man-power crisis must be done quickly, and work which may reasonably be postponed. The technique involves a “reference summary” which supplies the headline of the story and pertinent information, both of which may be read with a glance by the searcher. — A subject index card is another finding medium described. Compiled directly from the reference summary, the index card lists particular subjects found in a particular film, and gives the film's call or reference number. — Experimental work is being done at The National Archives on still another finding tool called a “reference film strip.” Consisting of one frame for each title and for each important scene or subject, printed in sequence, it permits the searcher to see photographically the contents of the motion picture involved. The emphasis which this paper intends, however, is in behalf of the reference summary and the subject index file which should be created first to provide the searcher with the essential facts of his quest.