In this study, the difference between in-phase (IP) and out-of-phase (OP) thermomechanical fatigue (TMF) cycling from 100 to 750 ◦C has been investigated for the Ni-based single-crystal superalloy MD2. In addition, two different crystal orientations were studied, the 〈001〉 and 〈011〉 orientations respectively. When comparing IP and OP TMF lives, a strain range dependency is found for the 〈001〉 d...

this study aims to compare normal and gifted students in terms of perfectionism, emotional intelligence and mental health factors. descriptive causal-comparative research method was utilized. the sample consisted of 100 female high school students (50 normal students and 50 gifted students). research tools were the ghq, bar-on, hill and raven questionnaires. multivariate analysis of variance (m...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To examine the relationship between physical performance and fatigue in child and adolescent cohorts during the first three cycles of chemotherapy. DESIGN Prospective, observational design. SETTING Two pediatric cancer centers in the upper Midwest region of the United States. SAMPLE 16 children and 14 adolescents newly diagnosed with cancer. METHODS Standardized instr...

Background. Several studies have examined determinants related to post-stroke fatigue. However, it is unclear which determinants can predict an increase in poststroke fatigue over time. Aim. This prospective cohort study aimed to identify determinants which predict an increase in post-stroke fatigue. Methods. A total of 250 patients with stroke were examined at inpatient rehabilitation discharg...

Care of patients with cancer can be enhanced by continued involvement of the primary care physician. The physician's role may include informing the patient of the diagnosis, helping with decisions about treatment, providing psychological support, treating intercurrent disease, continuing patient-appropriate preventive care, and recognizing and managing or comanaging complications of cancer and ...

BACKGROUND Currently, several fatigue measurement instruments are available to evaluate and measure cancer-related fatigue. Amongst them, Multidimensional Fatigue Syndrome Inventory-Short Form (MFSI-SF) is a self-reported instrument and a multidimensional scale that aims to capture the global, somatic, affective, cognitive and behavioural symptoms of fatigue. This study examines the psychometri...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Fatigue is one of the top complaints of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); however this is often not addressed in clinical consultations. This study aimed to gain an understanding of healthcare practitioners' (HCPs) perception of IBD fatigue as experienced by people with IBD. METHODS Descriptive phenomenology was conducted with 20 HCPs who work with people with ...

BACKGROUND Somatic symptoms are a common reason for visits to the family physician. The aim of this study was to examine the relation between non-specific symptoms and changes in emotional well-being and the degree to which the physician considers the possibility of mental distress when faced with such patients. METHODS Patients who complained of two or more symptoms including headache, dizzi...

PURPOSE The web-based computer-tailored Kanker Nazorg Wijzer (Cancer Aftercare Guide) supports cancer survivors with psychosocial issues during cancer recovery. The current study investigates whether the 6-month effects in increasing emotional and social functioning and reducing depression and fatigue hold at 12 months from baseline. Moreover, it explores whether patient characteristics moderat...