Shared decision making: a fundamental tenet in a conceptual framework of integrative healthcare delivery.

With the increased usage of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the US comes a need for evidence-based and integrated care systems which encourage open communication between patients and providers. This paper introduces a conceptual framework for integrative care delivery, with shared decision making being the "connecting force" between holistic treatment and improved health outcomes for patients.

A thematic analysis of theoretical models for translational science in nursing: mapping the field.

The quantity and diversity of conceptual models in translational science may complicate rather than advance the use of theory. This paper offers a comparative thematic analysis of the models available to inform knowledge development, transfer, and utilization. Literature searches identified 47 models for knowledge translation.

Personality traits of centenarians' offspring.

Objectives: To determine whether the offspring of centenarians have personality characteristics that are distinct from the general population.

Design: Case-control.

Setting: Nationwide U.