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Exploring Resilience

A Scientific Journey from Practice to Theory

Edited by Siri Wiig, Babette Fahlbruch ...

Series series SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
Resilience has become an important topic on the safety research agenda and in organizational practice. Most empirical work on resilience has been descriptive, identifying characteristics of work and organizing activity which allow organizations to cope with unexpected situations. Fewer studies have developed testable models and theories that can be used to support interventions aiming to increase ... Read more

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Resilience has become an important topic on the safety research agenda and in organizational practice. Most empirical work on resilience has been descriptive, identifying characteristics of work and organizing activity which allow organizations to cope with unexpected situations. Fewer studies have developed testable models and theories that can be used to support interventions aiming to increase
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Fundamentals of Clinical Data Science

Edited by Pieter Kubben, Michel Dumontier, Andre Dekker ...

This open access book comprehensively covers the fundamentals of clinical data science, focusing on data collection, modelling and clinical applications. Topics covered in the first section on data collection include: data sources, data at scale (big data), data stewardship (FAIR data) and related privacy concerns. Aspects of predictive modelling using techniques such as classification, regression ... Read more

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This open access book comprehensively covers the fundamentals of clinical data science, focusing on data collection, modelling and clinical applications. Topics covered in the first section on data collection include: data sources, data at scale (big data), data stewardship (FAIR data) and related privacy concerns. Aspects of predictive modelling using techniques such as classification, regression
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The History of Medicine in Twelve Objects

by Carol Cooper ...

Discover the fascinating history of medicine from its primitive beginnings to the lifesaving technologies of today.Award-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a journey through the 12 objects that have come to define medicine through the ages – from the barbaric and bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is peppered with fascinating anecdotes.In this unique history, ... Read more

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Discover the fascinating history of medicine from its primitive beginnings to the lifesaving technologies of today.Award-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a journey through the 12 objects that have come to define medicine through the ages – from the barbaric and bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is peppered with fascinating anecdotes.In this unique history,
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Principles of Health Interoperability HL7 and SNOMED

by Tim Benson ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
Joined-up healthcare makes information available when and where it is needed to improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness. Politicians may take interoperability between healthcare computer systems for granted, but it is non-trivial. Healthcare integration projects are notoriously under-estimated and come in over-budget and over-time.Joined-up healthcare depends on standards. The two leading ... Read more

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Joined-up healthcare makes information available when and where it is needed to improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness. Politicians may take interoperability between healthcare computer systems for granted, but it is non-trivial. Healthcare integration projects are notoriously under-estimated and come in over-budget and over-time.Joined-up healthcare depends on standards. The two leading
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Digital Health Care in Taiwan

Innovations of National Health Insurance

Edited by Po-Chang Lee, Joyce Tsung-Hsi Wang, Tzu-Yu Chen, Chia-hui Peng ...

This open access book introduces the National Health Insurance (NHI) system of Taiwan with a particular emphasis on its application of digital technology to improve healthcare access and quality. The authors explicate how Taiwan integrates its strong Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry with 5G to construct an information system that facilitates medical information exchange, ... Read more

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This open access book introduces the National Health Insurance (NHI) system of Taiwan with a particular emphasis on its application of digital technology to improve healthcare access and quality. The authors explicate how Taiwan integrates its strong Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry with 5G to construct an information system that facilitates medical information exchange,
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Leveraging Data Science for Global Health

Edited by Leo Anthony Celi, Maimuna S. Majumder, Patricia Ordóñez, Juan Sebastian Osorio, Kenneth E. Paik, Melek Somai ...

This open access book explores ways to leverage information technology and machine learning to combat disease and promote health, especially in resource-constrained settings. It focuses on digital disease surveillance through the application of machine learning to non-traditional data sources. Developing countries are uniquely prone to large-scale emerging infectious disease outbreaks due to ... Read more

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This open access book explores ways to leverage information technology and machine learning to combat disease and promote health, especially in resource-constrained settings. It focuses on digital disease surveillance through the application of machine learning to non-traditional data sources. Developing countries are uniquely prone to large-scale emerging infectious disease outbreaks due to
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Quality and Risk Management in the IVF Laboratory

by Sharon T. Mortimer, David Mortimer ...

Public concern over high-profile mistakes in IVF clinics and the concomitant increase in governmental regulation, have given rise to widespread recognition of the need for accreditation of IVF clinics. Modern accreditation schemes are largely based on the principles of ISO 9001 and related standards, at the heart of which lies the expectation of a formal quality management system. Risk analysis ... Read more

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Public concern over high-profile mistakes in IVF clinics and the concomitant increase in governmental regulation, have given rise to widespread recognition of the need for accreditation of IVF clinics. Modern accreditation schemes are largely based on the principles of ISO 9001 and related standards, at the heart of which lies the expectation of a formal quality management system. Risk analysis
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Pocket Essential Medical Equipment

by Norbert Banhidy, David Zhang ...

Series series Pocket Series
This genuinely pocket-sized guide to essential medical equipment is ideal for medical students, newly qualified junior doctors and other healthcare professionals seeking a convenient and concise handbook to refer to in busy clinical settings including emergency departments. Clear, concise and systematic, it provides a visual guide to enable readers to identify correctly common medical equipment ... Read more

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This genuinely pocket-sized guide to essential medical equipment is ideal for medical students, newly qualified junior doctors and other healthcare professionals seeking a convenient and concise handbook to refer to in busy clinical settings including emergency departments. Clear, concise and systematic, it provides a visual guide to enable readers to identify correctly common medical equipment
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Inventing Medical Devices

A Perspective from India

by Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi ...

"This book comprehensively captures the essence of inventing medical devices through anecdotes, case studies and real life examples. A recommended must read for any aspiring entrepreneur who wishes to invent new medical devices in India." - Dr. Balram Bhargava,Padmashri, Professor of Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Sciences Centre, Executive Director, Stanford India Biodesign Centre, School of ... Read more

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"This book comprehensively captures the essence of inventing medical devices through anecdotes, case studies and real life examples. A recommended must read for any aspiring entrepreneur who wishes to invent new medical devices in India." - Dr. Balram Bhargava,Padmashri, Professor of Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Sciences Centre, Executive Director, Stanford India Biodesign Centre, School of
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Where And How To Buy CBD And Hemp Oil Online

by Gordon Smith ...

Before you buy your CBD and Hemp Oil, stop and read this book. A short but potent guide on making the right choice when buying CBD and Hemp Oil online and in other stores. Whether you want to vape CBD and Hemp oil, this book will guide you to choose the best quality hemp oil and CBD free from any form of contamination.The benefits of CBD and Hemp Oil are:Lowers the risk of heart diseaseGives you a ... Read more

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Before you buy your CBD and Hemp Oil, stop and read this book. A short but potent guide on making the right choice when buying CBD and Hemp Oil online and in other stores. Whether you want to vape CBD and Hemp oil, this book will guide you to choose the best quality hemp oil and CBD free from any form of contamination.The benefits of CBD and Hemp Oil are:Lowers the risk of heart diseaseGives you a
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Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills

by James Thomas, Tanya Monaghan ...

Series series Oxford Medical Handbooks
Fully updated and revised for its second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills is the only truly comprehensive pocket guide to all aspects of history taking, physical examination, practical procedures, data interpretation, and communication skills. Packed with expert knowledge and practical guidance it gives realistic advice on coping with common situations. The ... Read more

$57.59 CAD

Fully updated and revised for its second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills is the only truly comprehensive pocket guide to all aspects of history taking, physical examination, practical procedures, data interpretation, and communication skills. Packed with expert knowledge and practical guidance it gives realistic advice on coping with common situations. The
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Digital Health

Critical and Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives

by Deborah Lupton ...

Series series Critical Approaches to Health
The rise of digital health technologies is, for some, a panacea to many of the medical and public health challenges we face today. This is the first book to articulate a critical response to the techno-utopian and entrepreneurial vision of the digital health phenomenon. Deborah Lupton, internationally renowned for her scholarship on the sociocultural and political aspects of medicine and health as ... Read more

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The rise of digital health technologies is, for some, a panacea to many of the medical and public health challenges we face today. This is the first book to articulate a critical response to the techno-utopian and entrepreneurial vision of the digital health phenomenon. Deborah Lupton, internationally renowned for her scholarship on the sociocultural and political aspects of medicine and health as
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Point-of-Care Technologies Enabling Next-Generation Healthcare Monitoring and Management

by Sandeep Kumar Vashist, John H.T. Luong ...

This book describes the emerging point-of-care (POC) technologies that are paving the way to the next generation healthcare monitoring and management. It provides the readers with comprehensive, up-to-date information about the emerging technologies, such as smartphone-based mobile healthcare technologies, smart devices, commercial personalized POC technologies, paper-based immunoassays (IAs), lab ... Read more

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This book describes the emerging point-of-care (POC) technologies that are paving the way to the next generation healthcare monitoring and management. It provides the readers with comprehensive, up-to-date information about the emerging technologies, such as smartphone-based mobile healthcare technologies, smart devices, commercial personalized POC technologies, paper-based immunoassays (IAs), lab
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eHealth Research, Theory and Development

A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Edited by Hanneke Kip, Saskia M. Kelders, Robbert Sanderman, Nienke Beerlage-de Jong, Lisette (J.E.W.C.) van Gemert-Pijnen ...

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the social and technological context from which eHealth applications have arisen, the psychological principles on which they are based, and the key development and evaluation issues relevant to their successful intervention.Integrating how eHealth applications can be used for both mental and physical health issues, it presents a ... Read more

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This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the social and technological context from which eHealth applications have arisen, the psychological principles on which they are based, and the key development and evaluation issues relevant to their successful intervention.Integrating how eHealth applications can be used for both mental and physical health issues, it presents a
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The Alexander Technique Workbook

by Richard Brennan ...

The Alexander Technique Workbook is a step-by-step guide that has sold over 100,000 copies. An accessible guide; this book instructs then explains the theory behind a series of simple but effective exercises that will produce real results.Working from home has taken a strain on all of us in many ways; our social life, our mental health and also our postures. Our bodies have had to adapt to ‘the ... Read more

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The Alexander Technique Workbook is a step-by-step guide that has sold over 100,000 copies. An accessible guide; this book instructs then explains the theory behind a series of simple but effective exercises that will produce real results.Working from home has taken a strain on all of us in many ways; our social life, our mental health and also our postures. Our bodies have had to adapt to ‘the
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Medical Instrumentation

Application and Design

Edited by John G. Webster, Amit J. Nimunkar ...

Provides a comprehensive overview of the basic concepts behind the application and designs of medical instrumentationThis premiere reference on medical instrumentation describes the principles, applications, and design of the medical instrumentation most commonly used in hospitals. It places great emphasis on design principles so that scientists with limited background in electronics can gain ... Read more

$174.99 CAD

Provides a comprehensive overview of the basic concepts behind the application and designs of medical instrumentationThis premiere reference on medical instrumentation describes the principles, applications, and design of the medical instrumentation most commonly used in hospitals. It places great emphasis on design principles so that scientists with limited background in electronics can gain
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Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Whole Body E-Book

by John R. Haaga, Daniel Boll ...

Now more streamlined and focused than ever before, the 6th edition of CT and MRI of the Whole Body is a definitive reference that provides you with an enhanced understanding of advances in CT and MR imaging, delivered by a new team of international associate editors. Perfect for radiologists who need a comprehensive reference while working on difficult cases, it presents a complete yet concise ... Read more

$405.99 CAD

Now more streamlined and focused than ever before, the 6th edition of CT and MRI of the Whole Body is a definitive reference that provides you with an enhanced understanding of advances in CT and MR imaging, delivered by a new team of international associate editors. Perfect for radiologists who need a comprehensive reference while working on difficult cases, it presents a complete yet concise
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Strategies for Clinical Teaching in the Health Professions

A Guide for Instructors

by Wendy Miller ...

High quality instruction in an authentic clinical environment is a must for all healthcare programs. Packed with strategies to help clinical instructors develop as educators and strengthen their teaching practice, this text is a key resource for those new to educating in a clinical setting.The first part of this practical book explores becoming a clinical instructor. It looks at the ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

High quality instruction in an authentic clinical environment is a must for all healthcare programs. Packed with strategies to help clinical instructors develop as educators and strengthen their teaching practice, this text is a key resource for those new to educating in a clinical setting.The first part of this practical book explores becoming a clinical instructor. It looks at the
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Healthcare Development Strategies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

by Mohammed H. Mufti ...

Due to inefficiencies, under utilization, and diminished resources, the delivery of healthcare worldwide is a major issue. Health Care Development Stratrategies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia acquaints readers with the current health policy environment, organization and delivery of health services in the Kingdom. Present financing means, both government and private, and future financing methods ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

Due to inefficiencies, under utilization, and diminished resources, the delivery of healthcare worldwide is a major issue. Health Care Development Stratrategies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia acquaints readers with the current health policy environment, organization and delivery of health services in the Kingdom. Present financing means, both government and private, and future financing methods
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Handbook of Medical Textiles

Edited by V Bartels ...

Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
With a rising population and the increasing range of textiles for medical products, the need to understand and improve medical textiles is gaining in importance. The Handbook of medical textiles provides an overview of the different types of medical textiles currently available as well as specific information on more specialised topics and applications.In part one, the types and properties of ... Read more

$278.99 CAD

With a rising population and the increasing range of textiles for medical products, the need to understand and improve medical textiles is gaining in importance. The Handbook of medical textiles provides an overview of the different types of medical textiles currently available as well as specific information on more specialised topics and applications.In part one, the types and properties of
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Participation in Health and Welfare Services

Professional Concepts and Lived Experience

Edited by Arne H. Eide, Staffan Josephsson, Kjersti Vik ...

Series series Routledge Studies in Health and Social Welfare
Today, healthy ageing and active, meaningful lives are core values and aims for international and national health policies. Health services are challenged to ensure that the recipients of their services are active participants in their own care and beyond. Participation allows patients to become less dependent on healthcare providers, increasing their control over their own treatment and health. ... Read more

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Today, healthy ageing and active, meaningful lives are core values and aims for international and national health policies. Health services are challenged to ensure that the recipients of their services are active participants in their own care and beyond. Participation allows patients to become less dependent on healthcare providers, increasing their control over their own treatment and health.
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Computer Systems for Healthcare and Medicine

Edited by Piotr Bilski, Francesca Guerriero ...

The development of modern civilization leads to us having to solve new problems which did not exist before. The contemporary world faces a great challenge of aging societies, where the increasing number of citizens requires constant medical attention. To ensure safety and wellbeing of elderly people, patients in hospitals and disabled persons, advanced technologies can be implemented. These ... Read more

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The development of modern civilization leads to us having to solve new problems which did not exist before. The contemporary world faces a great challenge of aging societies, where the increasing number of citizens requires constant medical attention. To ensure safety and wellbeing of elderly people, patients in hospitals and disabled persons, advanced technologies can be implemented. These
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Secondary Use of Electronic Health Data

Public Health Perspectives, Use Cases and Challenges

by Fidelia Cascini ...

Series series SpringerBriefs in Public Health
This open access book provides an in-depth overview of the characteristics, significance, backgrounds and limits of the most relevant electronic health data categories used at a global level for secondary purposes. These include healthcare system improvement, patient safety and quality of care, health policymaking, surveillance of diseases, personalized medicine, research and innovation such as ... Read more

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This open access book provides an in-depth overview of the characteristics, significance, backgrounds and limits of the most relevant electronic health data categories used at a global level for secondary purposes. These include healthcare system improvement, patient safety and quality of care, health policymaking, surveillance of diseases, personalized medicine, research and innovation such as
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Stimulation of the Peripheral Nervous System

The Neuromodulation Frontier

by Konstantin V. Slavin ...

Among neuromodulation procedures, electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves (PNS) is probably the most underappreciated modality. Although PNS is used for all kinds of medical conditions, ranging from chronic neuropathic pain and headache to epilepsy, depression, hypertension and heart failure, its importance is frequently overshadowed by spinal cord stimulation and deep brain stimulation. While ... Read more

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Among neuromodulation procedures, electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves (PNS) is probably the most underappreciated modality. Although PNS is used for all kinds of medical conditions, ranging from chronic neuropathic pain and headache to epilepsy, depression, hypertension and heart failure, its importance is frequently overshadowed by spinal cord stimulation and deep brain stimulation. While
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