MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDING ARTERIAL ELASTICITY.

Misconceptions Regarding Emergent Phenomena Vary By Domain

Although the study of how learners approach emergent phenomena is relatively new, a consistent set of misconceptions associated with emergence have been documented. However, little consideration has been given as to whether some misconceptions manifest more frequently in one domain than another, or take on a different character depending on the agents or phenomenon involved. We examined partici...

Common Misconceptions Regarding Pediatric Auditory Processing Disorder

Pediatric hearing evaluation based on pure tone audiometry does not always reflect how a child hears in everyday life. This practice is inappropriate when evaluating the difficulties children experiencing auditory processing disorder (APD) in school or on the playground. Despite the marked increase in research on pediatric APD, there remains limited access to proper evaluation worldwide. This p...

General Misconceptions Regarding Patient-Therapist Characteristics and Psychotherapy Outcome.

Knowledge, attitude and misconceptions regarding tuberculosis in Pakistani patients.

OBJECTIVE To assess knowledge of patients with tuberculosis; about their disease and misconceptions regarding TB. METHODS A cross sectional study was conducted at Out-patient clinics of two teaching hospitals (private and public) in Karachi, Pakistan. A questionnaire was filled for the purpose. RESULTS A total of 170 patients were interviewed, 112 from private and 58 from a public sector ho...

Ten Myths and Misconceptions Regarding Pain Management in the ICU.

OBJECTIVES The aim of this article is to expose common myths and misconceptions regarding pain assessment and management in critically ill patients that interfere with effective care. We comprehensively review the literature refuting these myths and misconceptions and describe evidence-based strategies for improving pain management in the ICU. DATA SOURCES Current peer-reviewed academic journ...