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- Henning, Cecilia, 1946-, et al.
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Care of the Elderly from an International and Multiprofessional Perspective : Web-based Learning
- 2011
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In: Journal of Allied Health. - 0090-7421 .- 1945-404X. ; 40:4, s. 206-211
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Journal article (other academic/artistic)abstract
- In the future, an increased number of the elderly with their vulnerability related to aging will demand more multidisciplinary and innovative approaches toward their care. A course called "Care of the Elderly from a European Perspective" has been developed in collaboration among several European universities with the aim of providing an opportunity for students to increase their mutual understanding of elder care. The course is based on phenomenographic research and collaborative learning as a pedagogical approach. Learning should be thought of as an active research and problem-solving process, to which interaction and dialogue are central. The technical learning environment is based on software and web conferences through which students and teachers can communicate one-to-one or as a group. By working together in international groups, students learn to analyze differences among countries: How do cultural, social, economic, and geographical circumstances affect the quality of life? They also learn to understand ways in which different health professionals can cooperate better in the care of the elderly.
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- Zuzak, Tycho J, et al.
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Use of complementary and alternative medicine by children in Europe: Published data and expert perspectives
- 2013
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In: Complementary Therapies in Medicine. - : Elsevier. - 0965-2299 .- 1873-6963. ; 21, s. S34-S47
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Introduction: Few data document the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Europe, with even fewer investigating use by children. less thanbrgreater than less thanbrgreater thanMethods: A narrative, non-systematic review of CAM use in Europe was performed by combining data from published surveys with expert perspectives. Limitations created by a lack of representative studies, varying definitions of CAM use, and what qualifies as CAM in different countries was partially overcome by integrating local experts to summarise information available only in the national language and provide their perspectives about CAM availability, quality, use and popularity in their countries using a semi-structured questionnaire. Local and international published surveys were summarised, and the prevalence of CAM use was extrapolated. less thanbrgreater than less thanbrgreater thanResults: Data from 20 European countries were available, representing 69% of the European population. Some data about CAM use by the general population were available for 90% of the examined countries, whereas peer-reviewed published surveys were available for only 60%. We extrapolated that 56% (range: 10-90%, adjusted for population size) of the European population in general had used CAM at least once in the past year. Surveys in CAM use by children were available for 55% of the investigated countries. The extrapolated prevalence of CAM use by children in Europe was 52% (range: 5-90%, adjusted for population size). Paediatric CAM experts reported an increasing awareness for and use of CAM in healthcare institutions. less thanbrgreater than less thanbrgreater thanConclusion: This precursor for further surveys indicates that CAM appears to be popular not only among adults in Europe, but also for children. Development of a pan-European definition of CAM use and CAM therapies are required to achieve surveys comparable between European countries. Additionally, more research investigating the efficacy and potential adverse effects of CAM therapies is needed because of increasing CAM use by children in Europe.
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