Publications by authors named "J M Ferrier"
Improving Oral Care Before Elective Cardiovascular Surgery: A Quality Initiative.
J Perianesth Nurs
October 2024
Purpose: Oral care (brushing teeth) may reduce the risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia. The number of patients completing oral care before elective cardiovascular surgery (CVS) was unknown at the study institution. The aims of this quality improvement project were to determine the baseline of oral care completion before elective CVS and increase the number of patients who self-reported oral care completions through an educational intervention.
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- Scientists have found it really tough to see blood flow in older brains because of their thicker skulls, which makes traditional imaging hard to use.
- They are using a new method called functional ultrasound (fUS) that lets them see blood flow in real-time and clearly.
- In this study, researchers replaced the skull of older mice with a special window to get better images and discovered important details about blood vessels in the brain for ongoing research on aging.
Objectives, Purpose, Or Aim: The study aimed to decrease noise levels in the ICU, anticipated to have adverse effects on both patients and staff, by implementing enhancements in acoustic design.
Background: Recognizing ICU noise as a significant disruptor of sleep and a potential hindrance to patient recovery, this study was conducted at a 40-bed ICU in Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Australia.
Methods: A comprehensive mixed-methods approach was employed, encompassing surveys, site analysis, and acoustic measurements.
The Burden of Alcohol-Related Caring for Others in Australia in the 2021 Pandemic Period.
J Stud Alcohol Drugs
September 2024
Objective: The magnitude of caring for others because of excessive alcohol use is unclear in Australia and internationally. This study explores the prevalence, sociodemographic predictors, and consequences of informal care for others because of alcohol use.
Method: A survey on harm from others' drinking was conducted among 2,574 Australian adults in November 2021 from national random digit dial and "Life in Australia" panel samples to elicit representative data.
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- Recent research in two-dimensional (2D) materials is advancing in areas like theory, synthesis, and device applications, highlighting their potential across various emergent systems.
- The study emphasizes the importance of understanding defects and intercalants in 2D materials, as well as the role of machine learning in improving synthesis and sensing processes.
- The review also discusses the optical properties, multi-dimensional application potential, and future directions for advanced 2D material heterostructures in logic and quantum devices.