background : nurses play a crucial role in patient-care. therefore, assessing nurses’ clinical competence is essential to achieve qualified and safe care. the aim of this study was to determine and compare the competence assessments made by head nurses and practicing nurses in a university hospital in iran in 2009. methods : a cross-sectional survey was conducted to make comparisons of both sel...

For the cleft patient presenting in adolescence with a jaw discrepancy and malocclusion, misinformation and limited available surgical and dental expertise often prevents a favorable facial reconstruction and dental rehabilitation. A major advantage of the modified Le Fort I osteotomy is its ability to simultaneously close cleft dental gap(s), resolve oronasal fistulas, manage skeletal defects,...

habilitation of patients who have undergone extensive surgery for eradication of neoplasm of the maxillae requires restoration of the functions of speech, mastication, and deglutition. The options for rehabilitation of these patients are surgical reconstruction or prosthetic restoration. According to Sharry,’ even when surgical techniques are available, prosthetic reconstruction is chosen most ...

This research contributes to the emerging interest in food morality by exploring preference for and effects of a particular flavor (mint) on consumption behavior. More specifically, we examine how refreshing oronasal properties specific (i.e., mint) systematically influence consumer preferences choice Across pilot two studies, show that mint can help dieters wash away guilt associated with &amp...

Definitions of cultural competence often refer to the need to be aware and attentive to the religious and spiritual needs and orientations of patients. However, the institution of psychiatry maintains an ambivalent attitude to the incorporation of religion and spirituality into psychiatric practice. This is despite the fact that many patients, especially those from underserved and underprivileg...

one of important subjects in the civil procedure is the dispute in competence of judicial authorities. the title of chapter 2 of part1 of the civil procedure code, enacted by 1379 (articles 26-30) is the dispute in competence and method of settlement of it. there is no different between inherent and local competence in this chapter. moreover, there are not regulations about relative competence ...