BackgroundThe aim was to determine what factors drive and enhance compassionate care behaviors in the ICU setting and which factors drain and negate such caring attitudes and behaviors.MethodsQualitative, focus group discussions using video vignettes.20 participants agreed to be part of 3 separate focus groups facilitated by the authors.ResultsThem
Esther Mugweni,1 Stephen Pearson,2 Mayeh Omar2 1UCL Department of Infection and Population Health, University College London, London, 2The Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK Background: Concurrent sexual partnerships play a key role in sustaining the HIV epidemic in Zimbabwe.Married couples are
This article considers the position of the Gaelic language in the new political context in BROWN PWD Scotland created by the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999.Although Gaelic has benefited from an unprecedented programme of promotion and development in recent years, Gaelic issues stand at the margins in Scottish political life.In particula
Landfill liners are layers of materials used to protect soil and groundwater from contaminants.A study aims to improve the performance and effectiveness of these liners by using bentonite and fly ash as amending materials.The research aims to contribute to the sustainable waste management practices by offering cost-effective and environmentally fri