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Aneuploidy , DNA/analysis , Immunoglobulins, Intravenous/pharmacology , Sequence Analysis, DNA/methods , Thrombocytopenia, Neonatal Alloimmune/prevention & control , Adult , Cell-Free System , DNA/genetics , Female , Humans , Male , Pregnancy , Prenatal Diagnosis/methods , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this survey was to examine factors influencing participation in continuing education (CE) and preferences for CE program design. Therapists in the more densely populated region of southern Ontario were compared with those in the more rural northern Ontario region. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: All physical therapists with licenses in Ontario on February 1, 1994, were in the target population. Simple random sampling was used to sample 470 therapists in southern Ontario. Because there are few physical therapists in northern Ontario, survey instruments were sent to all 314 licensed therapists in that area. A questionnaire and covering letter were mailed to all subjects on March 1, 1994. RESULTS: Of the 784 questionnaires that were mailed, 644 (82%) were returned. Principal-component analysis extracted six factors, accounting for 49.7% of the variance for factors influencing participation: timing, presentation quality, work-related cost, course-related cost, socialization, and program content. Results indicated that conferences or workshops should be used as a primary vehicle for the delivery of CE programs and that the use of computer-assisted instruction should be further developed and evaluated. CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION: The information gathered in this study may be useful as a knowledge base from which CE providers can develop future programs.
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Attitude of Health Personnel , Education, Continuing/methods , Physical Therapy Modalities/education , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Ontario , Rural Population , Surveys and Questionnaires , Urban PopulationABSTRACT
A case of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) prompted us to review our experience of the condition, and to critically evaluate its clinical associations and treatment. Severe OHSS complicated 1.8% of gamete intra-Fallopian transfer (GIFT) cycles, but none of the ovulation induction and artificial insemination by husband (OI/AIH) cycles. It is difficult to establish whether the higher pregnancy rate observed with OHSS was attributable to pregnancy increasing the risk of OHSS, or if it was the development of OHSS which increased the likelihood of pregnancy. Monitoring serum oestradiol levels and ultrasonographic evaluation of growing follicles may be helpful in identifying women at risk. Strategies for reducing the risk of developing severe OHSS were considered.
