EOGBSD incidence rate in Queensland remained low during 2000-2014. However, both the 2011-2014 case-mortality rate and the proportion of preterm cases significantly decreased. Missed opportunities for intrapartum chemoprophylaxis remain.
Government of Taiwan since 2002 has been promoting certified and pre-certified intelligent buildings. It was introduced to meet occupant’s safety, comfort, convenience, and efficiency concerns with powerful automation and integrating systems in building. Energy saving, ease to maintained and management are the by-product of it. Based on total numbers of intelligent building permit issued and its total floor area, the certified and pre-certified intelligent building seems to be growing fast. However, the proportion between government owned and private sector projects are unbalanced. How to encourage private sector to participate and implement the certification of intelligent building is the aim of this study. To find out the possible factors that contributed the deferring of implementation on intelligent building from private sectors, experts in building construction industry include developers, architects, MEP integrators, real estate agents, and property managers have been invited to share the concerns. Delphi method was first used to develop the possible and consensus factors from the experts. Analytic hierarchy process was then used to rank the important key factors based on experts’ responses. The results could be utilized as basis for government agencies to formulate relevant policies and incentives on promoting certified and pre-certified intelligent building in private sectors.
Pediatric renal sonography is a non-radiation exposure and non-invasive procedure to evaluate kidneys and urinary tract structures. It is frequently performed in clinics and wards. Although there is no physical discomfort during ultrasounds, children would still experience agitation or crying due to unfamiliarity with medical environment. To provide comfortable medical experience and improve the quality of healthcare, we design a renal sonography process integrated with acoustic components specific for children. Patients under 7 years old are divided into three groups, under the age of 1, 1–3, and above 3. Pre-recorded music with nursery rhymes and fairy tales is played. Two time points are designed to evaluate acoustic integrated effect, along with preparing phase or real time of sonography starting. Data are collected from three timeframes: before, during, and after the exam. Physiological data will include heart rate, respiratory rate, and O2 saturation. Emotional behavior, such as agitation, crying, and smiling, will be recorded. This study will establish specific acoustic components and suitable intervention timeframe for children of different age groups. By having acoustic comfort, we hope children will have good experiences during sonography exam. As a result, the quality of medical examination and children wellbeing can be achieved.
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a treatment suitable for pediatric patients for less food restrictions, better school attendance and requires less hospital visits than hemodialysis. However, it may still cause stress and affect children’s wellbeing as children with end-stage renal disease have to undergo treatment four times a day, 30 min each time. Thus, sound interventions used to improve children’s comfort during PD treatments are worthy of investigating and are the aim of this study. Respondents will include PD patients under 18 years of age. Three types of sound will be played during PD treatment via headphone, including natural sound, classical music, and songs chosen by individual patient. Vital signs will be measured with oximeter to include heart rate, respiratory rate, O2 saturation, and blood pressure. Neurological activities will be recorded by electroencephalography (EEG). PD treatment efficiency will be measured by calculating fluid removal volume. Questionnaires will be given to measure the subjective wellbeing of respondents. Correlations among chosen music, vital signs, EEG readings, treatment efficiency, and patient’s subjective wellbeing will be investigated. The findings of this research will add knowledge to improve subjective patient wellbeing and dialysis efficiency by acoustic interventions.
Soundscape of a specific transportation event conveys not only messages for communication purpose but also becomes a soundmark for the riders. This Taipei MRT cabin soundscape study documents the series of acoustic events during the rides between two stations: Shandao Temple and Taipei Main Station. Taxonomy of sounds, technical data analysis and soundwalks were used as the soundscape data collection methods. Social, mechanical, and indicators sounds were identified as the three main sound classifications. Spectrogram showed the distinguished frequencies and orders of the acoustic events. On train announcements used four languages due to the country’s cultural and social history. This fascinating, unique, and repetitive Taipei MRT cabin soundscape adds to the exuberant soundscape and identity of Taipei.
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