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P L Lane

Publications and source records attributed to P L Lane.

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PubMed1983

A study of productivity and participation at IADR and AADR annual meetings from 1970 to 1981.

An analysis was conducted of the scientific research productivity and participation in the International Association for Dental Research and the American Association for Dental Research annual meetings between 1970 and 1981. The study was designed to describe the overall level of participation, most productive institutions by year, and percent change in total research productivity of participating institutions and countries from 1970 to 1981. The results indicate that a total of approximately 687 different institutions representing 49 countries participated during the 12-year period. The total number of presentations increased by 77%, while the total number of participating institutions increased by 63%. The top 20 most productive institutions in any given year accounted for between 38 and 51% of all research presented. Of these top 20 participating institutions, approximately 83% were universities. An analysis by year and most productive institutions from 1980 to 1981 is presented.

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Traumatic fetal deaths.

This study was undertaken to characterize traumatic third trimester fetal deaths in terms of maternal injuries, seat belt use, and clinical course. All traumatic fetal deaths reported to the Chief Coroner's Office in Ontario (population approximately 9 million) over the five year period 1982-1986 (incl) were reviewed. A total of 13 cases were reported. All of these were third trimester deaths, 5 being of 36 weeks gestations or more. In 8 of 13 cases, maternal injuries were either very minor or limited solely to the uterus and placenta. In 4 of these cases, the mother was examined in hospital and discharged having sustained only trivial injuries. In the remaining 5 cases, the mothers sustained serious injuries. The causes of fetal demise were placental abruption, infarction, laceration, or uterine rupture. In 5 of 13 cases, the fetus also suffered significant injuries usually to the head. In only 4 of 13 cases was the mother wearing restraints. Traumatic fetal death is a rare but important consequence of motor vehicle crashes and may occur despite relatively trivial maternal injuries.

Accidents, Traffic↗
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Crutch walking.

This article provides nurses with information on crutch walking which is helpful for patient teaching in a variety of settings. Two nursing diagnoses are discussed: knowledge deficit and potential for injury related to crutch walking. Preparatory exercises and measurement of the patient for crutches are explained, as well as types of weight bearing and point and swing gaits for crutch walking. Crutch maneuvers in and out of a chair or bed, and on stairs are also included. A discharge instruction sheet with tips on crutch walking is provided for use with patients.

Crutches↗
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Perioperative uncertainty and state anxiety of orthopaedic surgical patients.

PURPOSES: The purposes of this study were to determine (a) the relationship between preoperative uncertainty and anxiety of orthopaedic surgical patients in three adult developmental stages (young, middle, older) and (b) the differences in uncertainty and anxiety among the adult developmental stages, gender, and acuity levels of the disorder. DESIGN: Correlational and comparative with descriptive survey. SAMPLE: 106 adult orthopaedic surgical patients. METHODS: Subjects were contacted 1 to 2 weeks preoperatively during their preadmission visit or upon early admission the day of surgery. FINDINGS: All patients responded similarly in terms of having moderate levels of preoperative uncertainty and anxiety. There were no statistically significant differences among developmental stages, gender, or acuity levels for these orthopaedic patients. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses need to be aware that adult orthopaedic patients such as these subjects may have moderate levels of uncertainty and anxiety prior to surgery. In addition to physical preparation for surgery, nurses need to help patients with their emotional concerns. The incorporation of preoperative psychoeducational interventions and improved communication into plans of care for all orthopaedic surgical patients is recommended.

Adolescent↗
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An evaluation of a hospital-based drinking and driving prevention program.

For the past four years, Victoria Hospital has provided a drinking and driving prevention program: IMPACT - Impaired Minds Produced by Alcohol Cause Trauma. The program provides information to Grade 11 students about the potential "impact" of alcohol-related trauma on themselves, their family and their future. At the end of the program, students were asked to complete a short evaluative questionnaire; 74.2% completed the questionnaire. Of those responding, 97.5% agreed that the program increased their awareness of drinking and driving, and 79.4% agreed that the program would cause them to change their own behaviour. Determining whether or not increased knowledge and changed attitude in fact results in changed behaviour is beyond the scope of this study. Further longitudinal, quantitative evaluation of program effectiveness, based on traffic safety indices, is being undertaken.

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