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M W Davis

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PubMed1975

Relationships among perceptual-motor, self-concept, and academic measures for children in kindergarten, grades one and two.

Most studies reporting correlations of psychomotor and cognitive measures deal with perceptual-training programs for the remediation of academic deficiencies. This study provided additional information about the relationships of perceptual-motor ability and academic achievement for children in kindergarten through the second grade, and included self-concept. A small positive relationship between perceptual-motor ability and academic ability was observed for all three grade levels. There was little indication of any significant relationship between self-concept and academic ability, which provides no basis for the hypothesis proposing self-concept as an intervening variable in the relationship between the perceptual-motor and academic areas, at least for such young subjects.

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PubMed1967

Wringer injuries.

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Accidents, Occupational↗
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Living with postpartum depression: the father's experience.

PURPOSE: To derive a deeper understanding of postpartum depression (PPD) and its impact on the family through the experiences of fathers whose spouses suffered from this disorder. DESIGN: Phenomenology. METHODS: Eight men were interviewed. Interviews were recorded on audio tape and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis conducted within an interdisciplinary phenomenological research group led to a description of the experiences and emotions involved. RESULTS: Respondents in this study revealed a major disruption in their lives and in their relationship with their wives as a result of PPD. The men experienced fear, confusion, and much concern for their spouses, and felt unable to help them in overcoming PPD. The inability to "fix the problem" created frustration and anger. The majority of the respondents reported that they made many sacrifices to hold the relationship and the family together. Even though the PPD improved over time, fathers were left to face an uncertain future with a spouse who seemed to be very different from the person they had previously known. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Health care professionals need to design interventions that are more supportive of men, for men also suffer when their spouses experience PPD.

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"It wasn't working. " Women's experiences with short-term breastfeeding.

PURPOSE: To investigate the lived experiences of women who initiate breastfeeding but stop within the first 2 weeks after birth. DESIGN: Phenomenology. METHODS: Interviews were recorded on audio tape, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed for themes by an interdisciplinary group of researchers. RESULTS: Women described a clash or incongruity between highly idealized expectations and early breastfeeding problems. This led to incremental disillusionment and cessation of breastfeeding attempts. Women spoke poignantly about a sense of failure, guilt, or shame and had lingering self-doubts about not continuing with breastfeeding. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Women need more accurate information about the process of initiating breastfeeding. Nurses should avoid teaching breastfeeding practices that can confuse infants and sabotage mothers and should work toward providing sensitive care that respects personal boundaries of mothers. Additionally, provisions need to be made for continued support and consultation after the mother's discharge from the hospital or birthing center. Finally, nurses and other health professionals should understand that women who stop breastfeeding at an early date may feel guilty about doing so, and may need assistance in resolving feelings about having made that choice.

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Success with sealants.

Specific clinical techniques and practice philosophies are suggested to facilitate success with sealants when used by the private practice restorative dentist. Although sealants have proven successful in academic and not-for-profit environments, this has not always transferred to the private sector. Methods and materials, together with economic realities, are all discussed and shortcuts that may lead to clinical failures are noted.

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Techniques to enhance success in placement of tetracycline fibers as a periodontal therapy.

This article proposes specific clinical techniques as a component of periodontal therapy which can be used to enhance successful placement and retention of fibers containing tetracycline. Potential problems that may lead to clinical failure are also addressed and modalities to overcome these obstacles are suggested. This treatment technique need not be limited to the periodontal specialist. The general dentist, with clinical experience in restorations, may possess superior skills needed for optimal clinical success.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗