Publications by authors named "M J Govers"

The transition to fully autonomous roadways will include a long period of mixed-autonomy traffic. Mixed-autonomy roadways pose a challenge for autonomous vehicles (AVs) which use conservative driving behaviours to safely negotiate complex scenarios. This can lead to congestion and collisions with human drivers who are accustomed to more confident driving styles.

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Organizational change is a key mechanism to ensure the sustainability of healthcare systems. However, healthcare organizations are persistently difficult to change, and literature is riddled with examples of failed change endeavors. In this chapter, we attempt to unravel the underlying causes for failed organizational change.

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While uncertainty has always been a feature of the healthcare environment, its pace and scope are rapidly increasing, fueled by myriad factors such as technological advancements, the threat and frequency of disruptive events, global economic developments, and increasing complexity. Contemporary healthcare organizations thus persistently face what is known as "deep uncertainty," which obscures their ability to predict outcomes of strategic action and decision-making, presenting them with novel challenges and threatening their survival. Persistent, deep uncertainty challenges us to revisit and reconsider how we think about uncertainty and the strategic actions needed by organizations to thrive under these circumstances.

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  • Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is a recognized but poorly understood condition that can persist after stopping SSRIs and SNRIs, affecting many patients and often going undiagnosed.
  • This study aims to explore the symptoms and potential causes of PSSD, focusing on a particular patient who experienced various sexual and urinary dysfunctions following the discontinuation of venlafaxine.
  • Findings suggest that changes in serotonergic activity may play a key role in these symptoms, indicating the need for more research to better understand and treat PSSD.*
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