Publications by authors named "S A Nordin"
Introduction: There are limited reports on the epidemiology of paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admissions, deaths and organ donation candidacy. We aimed to describe PICU admission characteristics and outcomes, determine risk factors for mortality, and perform an independent assessment of missed organ donation opportunities.
Method: We adopted a clinical audit design recruiting consecutive patients admitted to a single-centre multidisciplinary PICU from June 2020 to December 2023.
The Shirom-Melamed Burnout Questionnaire/Measure (SMBQ/SMBM) is a self-report instrument frequently used for assessing degree of burnout and screening for stress-related exhaustion disorder. The aim of the present study was three-fold. First, to examine reliability and construct validity of different versions of SMBM with 6-22 items in a clinical context.
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- The study evaluates the reliability and validity of two common self-reported measures for somatic symptoms: the Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15) and the Somatic Symptom Scale-8 (SSS-8).
- Extensive data was extracted from 305 studies involving over 361,000 participants, focusing primarily on routine care and the general population.
- Results indicated that both scales measure specific symptom domains and overall symptom burden, with the PHQ-15 showing good reliability (α = 0.81) while certain items had low correlations, and the SSS-8 also showing strong reliability (α = 0.80).
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health concern, due to the persistence of pathogens and the emergence of resistance in bacterial infections. Bacterial-derived antimicrobial peptides (BAMPs) have emerged as a promising strategy to combat these challenges. Known for their diversity and multifaceted nature, BAMPs are notable bioactive agents which exhibit potent antimicrobial activities against various pathogens.
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- * It addresses the challenges these individuals face in accessing outdoor spaces, despite research highlighting their benefits, and presents two case studies that illustrate effective approaches to improve outdoor environments.
- * An interdisciplinary team proposes six actionable recommendations to enhance outdoor experiences for older adults in RCFs, aiming for equitable conditions and better overall quality of life.