OAKHQOL: a new instrument to measure quality of live in knee and hip Osteoarthritis

in Journal of Clinical Epidemiology (2005), 58

To develop a questionnaire with which to measure quality of life (QoL) in patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA). Study Design and Setting: Thirty-two caregivers and 96 OA patients were ... [more ▼]

To develop a questionnaire with which to measure quality of life (QoL) in patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA). Study Design and Setting: Thirty-two caregivers and 96 OA patients were interviewed individually (using cognitive and face-to-face techniques) and in focus groups. A group of experts working independently at first and then consensually used the interview transcripts to generate a 46-item questionnaire. Results: Analysis of questionnaires completed by 263 patients with hip or knee OA resulted in the exclusion of three items (two because of low reliability and one because of a low response rate). Principal component analysis revealed four factors: physical activity, mental health, social functioning, and social support. A pain dimension was individualized. Preliminary testing showed the reliability of the five dimensions to be satisfactory (intraclass correlation coefficients: 0.70–0.85), construct validity was adequate when correlated with the SF36 (Spearman correlation coefficients: 0.43–0.75), and discrimination was satisfactory. The osteoarthritis knee and hip quality of life questionnaire (OAKHQOL) consists of 43 items in five dimensions and three independent items. Conclusion: TheOAKHQOLis the first specific knee and hipOAquality of life instrument. Its development followed an a priori structured strategy to ensure content validity. It meets psychometric requirements for validity and reliability. [less ▲]

Oberlotharingien im 15.-17. Jahrhundert

in Voltmer, Rita; Irsigler, Franz (Eds.) Incubi Succubi. Hexen und ihre Henker bis heute. Ein historisches Lesebuch zur Ausstellung (2000)

The Obesity Learning Centre (OLC) - a website supporting those working towards a healthy weight and reducing obesity levels

in Online Journal of Public Health Informatics (2011), 3(1),

Objectives: Develop a website, the OLC, which supports those people who work on promoting a healthy weight and tackling obesity. Research shows that original networks where sharing of information and peer ... [more ▼]

Objectives: Develop a website, the OLC, which supports those people who work on promoting a healthy weight and tackling obesity. Research shows that original networks where sharing of information and peer interaction take place create solutions to current public health challenges. Methods: Considerations that are relevant when building a new information service as well as the technical set up and information needs of users were taken into account prior to building the OLC and during continuous development and maintenance. Results: The OLC provides global news, resources and tools and link out to other networks, websites and organisations providing similar useful information. The OLC also uses social networking tools to highlight new and important information. Discussion: Networks contribute to a stronger community that can respond to emerging challenges in public health. The OLC improves connections of people and services from different backgrounds and organisations. Some challenges exist in the technical set up and also because of other aspects, e.g. public health information and differing information needs. Conclusion: Public health work programmes should include networking opportunities where public policy can be disseminated. The provision of necessary tools and resources can lead to better decision-making, save time and money and lead to improved public health outcomes. [less ▲]

Objectifs et compétences dans l’Union européenne

Book published by Bruylant (2013)

Interaction between objectives and competences of the European Union under the perspective of the principle of conferral. Legal basis of EU action. Member State's obligations beyond EU competence.

Objects and language in transcontextual communication

in Social Semiotics (2015), 25(4), 387-400

The text reviews critically the absence of a perspective on materiality (and objects) in most current sociolinguistic research. The authors discuss what an object-oriented perspective can offer for ... [more ▼]

The text reviews critically the absence of a perspective on materiality (and objects) in most current sociolinguistic research. The authors discuss what an object-oriented perspective can offer for humanities and social science research. Highlighting the role of objects in human interaction, they identify three types of objects (bounded, boundary and bonding) that have emerged from the case studies in this volume as playing a crucial part in trans-contextual meaning making. [less ▲]

Objektbezogene Informationspflichten des Anlageintermediärs - eine Einordnung des DG-Fonds-Urteils des 11. BGH-Senats vom 7.10.2008

in WM – Wertpapiermitteilungen (2009)

Les objets dans la formation Usages, rôles et significations

Book published by Octares Editions (2010)

Quels rôles jouent les objets et les dispositifs techniques dans les activités de formation et d'apprentissage ? Comment rendent-ils l'activité collective viable, ou contribuent-ils à la construction des ... [more ▼]

Quels rôles jouent les objets et les dispositifs techniques dans les activités de formation et d'apprentissage ? Comment rendent-ils l'activité collective viable, ou contribuent-ils à la construction des apprentissages ? Le présent ouvrage tente de répondre à ces questions tout en reprenant à nouveaux frais quelques-unes des problématiques actuelles les plus fascinantes des sciences sociales et de l'éducation : la question de l'articulation entre activité individuelle et collective, la négociation collective du sens, la saisie dynamique du cours de l'activité, les réflexions sur les dimensions situées, instrumentées et dynamiques de l'apprentissage. A travers l'analyse d'une dizaine de situations de formation empiriquement attestées, allant de l'école au monde du travail, les contributions analysent les objets dans la dynamique de leur usage. Elles font le point sur les recherches récentes menées à propos des objets dans diverses disciplines et sont autant d'illustrations de la manière dont des approches variées (psychodynamique du travail, approche cours d'action, sociolinguistique interactionnelle, anthropologie cognitive, approches multimodales du discours) peuvent contribuer à illuminer notre compréhension des situations de formation. L'ouvrage s'adresse à toute personne qui s'interroge sur le rôle des objets et du monde matériel dans la vie sociale, l'apprentissage, la formation ou le développement. De manière plus ciblée, il intéresse également les formateurs, chercheurs et/ou praticiens engagés dans la formation des enseignants, dans la formation professionnelle, ou dans la formation des formateurs. Avec les contributions de : David Adé, Bernard Blandin, Christian Brassac, Laurent Filliettaz, Isabelle Fristalon, Nathalie Gal-Petitfaux, Annie Goudeaux, Benoît Huet, Myriam Meuwly-Bonte, Cécile Rossard, Fabrice Roublot, Ingrid de Saint-Georges, Jacques Saury, Carole Sève, Kim Stroumza, Philippe Veyrunes, Olivier Vors. [less ▲]

« Les objets qui font parler ». Vers une pédagogie de la création multimodale et multilingue

in LIDIL: Revue de Linguistique et de Didactique des Langues (2018), 57

The text presents an innovative pedagogical approach combining the exploration of material objects and the use of digital technologies. Inspired by studies in multiliteracies and new materialism, the text ... [more ▼]

The text presents an innovative pedagogical approach combining the exploration of material objects and the use of digital technologies. Inspired by studies in multiliteracies and new materialism, the text explores a project of animation film making around personally meaningful objects which was conducted with Master students during a Summer School at the University of Luxembourg. Results of this study suggest that exploring material culture and animating it through digital tools can help students to penetrate complex theoretical concepts, such as “the contact zone”, and stimulate language learning, critical thinking and self-expression. [less ▲]

L'obligation d'information de l'intermédiaire inscrit sur les événements affectant la vie de l'OPC, note sous Cass. com. fr., 7 mars 2018

in Bulletin Joly Bourse (2018)

Obligation de contrôle des dépositaires d'OPC, note sous Sanct. AMF, 25 févr. 2013

in Bulletin Joly Bourse (2013)