Publications by authors named "Pam Kennedy"
Background: To collect information, identify training needs, and assist with influenza capacity building voluntary laboratory capacity assessments were conducted using a standardized tool in CDC cooperative agreement countries. To understand the usefulness of comparing results from repeat assessments and to determine if targeted training supported improvements, this paper details comparison of assessment results of conducting 17 repeat laboratory assessments between 2009 and 2013.
Methods: Laboratory assessments were conducted by SMEs in 17 laboratories (16 countries).
Article Synopsis
- Assessments of 35 national influenza laboratories in 34 countries were conducted to support capacity building for improved global influenza surveillance, with follow-ups on recommendations made.
- 81% of the 614 recommendations were either completed or in-progress after an average of 3.2 years, demonstrating effective implementation.
- Significant increases were observed in countries reporting to FluNet and other key metrics, particularly in low and lower-middle income countries, highlighting the positive impact of these laboratory assessments.
This study examined limited aspects of the diagnoses of sexual sadism among incarcerated sexual offenders. The diagnoses examined in this study were made by experienced forensic psychiatrists following DSM-III-R or DSM-IV criteria. Archival data was extracted on 51 sexual offenders for whom a psychiatric evaluation had been requested.
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