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Therkleson, T. |
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A phenomenological study of ginger compress therapy for people with osteoarthritis |
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2010 |
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The Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology |
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10 |
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1 |
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1-10 |
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Keywords |
Ginger compress therapy; osteoarthritis |
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This paper claims rigour and sensitivity for a methodology used to explore multiple sources of data and expose the essential characteristics of a phenomenon in the human sciences. A descriptive phenomenological methodology was applied in a study of the experience of ten people with osteoarthritis receiving ginger compress therapy. The application of the phenomenological attitude, with reduction, bracketing and imaginative variation, allowed multiple sources of data-written, pictorial and oral – to be explicated. The applied methodology used is described in this paper, with its six clearly defined illustrated by examples from the study. The findings demonstrate that phenomenological reduction enabled an indication of the potential benefits of ginger compress treatment as a therapy for people with osteoarthritis. |
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1344 |
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Author |
Therkleson,T. |
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Title |
Ginger compress therapy for adults with osteoarthritis |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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66 |
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10 |
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2225?2233 |
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Keywords |
Ginger compress therapy; Giorgi?s method; nursing; osteoarthritis |
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Abstract
Aim. This paper is a report of a study to explicate the phenomenon of ginger
compresses for people with osteoarthritis.
Background. Osteoarthritis is claimed to be the leading cause of musculoskeletal
pain and disability in Western society. Management ideally combines non-pharmacological
strategies, including complementary therapies and pain-relieving
medication. Ginger has been applied externally for over a thousand years in China
to manage arthritis symptoms.
Method. Husserlian phenomenological methodology was used and the data were
collected in 2007. Ten purposively selected adults who had suffered osteoarthritis
for at least a year kept daily diaries and made drawings, and follow-up interviews
and telephone conversations were conducted.
Findings. Seven themes were identified in the data: (1) Meditative-like stillness
and relaxation of thoughts; (2) Constant penetrating warmth throughout the
body; (3) Positive change in outlook; (4) Increased energy and interest in the
world; (5) Deeply relaxed state that progressed to a gradual shift in pain and
increased interest in others; (6) Increased suppleness within the body and (7)
More comfortable, flexible joint mobility. The essential experience of ginger
compresses exposed the unique qualities of heat, stimulation, anti-inflammation
and analgesia.
Conclusion. Nurses could consider this therapy as part of a holistic treatment for
people with osteoarthritis symptoms. Controlled research is needed with larger
numbers of older people to explore further the effects of the ginger compress
therapy. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1346 |
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Author |
Shih, Li-Chin |
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Title |
How does dialysis treatment affect the lives of rural Maori patients? |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
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Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand |
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16 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
12-14 |
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Keywords |
Renal disease; hemodialysis; maori |
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Research into the effects of dialysis treatment on Maori patients living in rural Northland has already brought changes to practice just one year after the research was completed. Li-Chin Shih completed a thesis entitled “Impact of Dialysis on Rurally Based Mäori Clients and Their Whänau” in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing, The University of Auckland, 2009. This article in Kai Tiaki is based on this research. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1347 |
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Foster, Pam; Neville, Steven |
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Women over the age of 85 years who live alone : a descriptive study |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
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1 |
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4-13 |
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Keywords |
Independence; Older women; Gerontological nursing; Living alone |
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Explores and describes experiences of older women who live alone in the community, and who are often perceived by both society and health professionals as frail and dependent. Employs a qualitative descriptive methodology to underpin a survey of 5 older women living alone in their own homes, and analyses the data using a general inductive approach. Identifies 3 themes that emerge from the data. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1451 |
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Gleeson, Erica; Carryer, Jenny |
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Title |
Nursing staff satisfaction with the acute pain service in surgical ward setting |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
14-26 |
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Keywords |
Nursing; Pain; Acute pain service; Staff sataisfaction; Surveys |
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Traces the establishment of acute pain services (APS) in the 1990s within hospitals both nationally and internationally. Explores, by means of a survey, the level of nursing satisfaction within one large hospital. Distributes questionnaires to 58 nursing staff working in association with the APS to ascertain satisfaction with regard to availability, communication and contribution to increased knowledge.. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1452 |
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Author |
Unac, Fiona; Marshall, Bob; Crawford, Ruth |
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Title |
Nurse practitioner access to radiology and laboratory ser |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
27-37 |
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Keywords |
NZ nurse practitioner; Radiology tests; Laboratory tests; Barriers |
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Reports the findings of a quantitative descriptive survey of all NZ registered nurse practitioners (NPs), exploring NP access to radiology and laboratory services in 2008. Identifies the types of diagnostic tests NPs order from either laboratory or radiology services and the obstacles they face. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1453 |
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Author |
Mahoney, Laurie |
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Title |
Children living with a mentally ill parent : the role of public health nurses |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
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2 |
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4-13 |
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Public health nurses; Parental mental illness; Advocacy; Assessment; Focus group |
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Aims to identify the public health nurses' role with regard to children who are living with a parent who is suffering from a mental illness. Uses a qualitative research design with 8 public health nurses working in rural and urban settings. Conducts focus groups from which data are gathered and analysed thematically using axial coding. Conducts further focus groups with 6 of the participants to evaluate the themes identified. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1454 |
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Prior, Patsy; Wilkinson, Jill; Neville, Stephen |
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Title |
Practice nurse use of evidence in clinical practice : a descriptive survey |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
Issue |
2 |
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14-25 |
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Keywords |
Evidencxe-based practice; Primary health care; Nursing; Education |
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Describes nurses' perceptions of their use of evidence-based practice, attitudes toward evidence-based practice and perceptions of their knowledge/skills associated with evidence-based practice. Determines the effect of educational preparation on practice, attitudes, and knowledge/skills toward evidence-based practice. Utilises a descriptive survey design to poll 55 West Auckland practice nurses working the general practice setting. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1455 |
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Author |
Walker, Rachael; Abel, Sally; Meyer, Alannah |
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Title |
What do New Zealand pre-dialysis nurses believe to be effective care? |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
.26-34 |
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Pre-dialysis nursing; Effective care; Qualitative research; Nurses' perceptions; Surveys |
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Conducts semi-structured phone interviews with 11 pre-dialysis nurses from around NZ. Identifies key themes by means of inductive analysis. Argues that qualitative elements of pre-dialysis nursing care must be considered in addition to quantifiable parameters. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1456 |
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Mortensen, Annette |
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Title |
Cultural safety : does the theory work in practice for culturally and linguistically diverse groups? |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
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3 |
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6-16 |
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Cultural safety; Cultural and lingulistic diversity (CALD); Asian, refugee and migrant groups |
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Critically examines the theoretical base of the cultural safety guidelines for nursing practice with respect to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups. Poses two questions: have the guidelines led to culturally-safe nursing practice in health care for CALD groups; have the guidelines contributed to provision of culturally-acceptable health care for CALD groups? |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1457 |
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Gilmer, Mary Jane; Meyer, Alannah; Davidson, Jocelyn; Koziol-McLain, Jane |
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Title |
Staff beliefs about sexuality in aged residential care |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
17-24 |
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Keywords |
Sexuality; Residential care; Aged; Attitude of health personnel; Surveys |
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Surveys 52 staff members from the rest-home component of aged-care facilities in one District Health Board, about how staff in such facilities approach and manage the sexuality needs of residents. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1458 |
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Ripekapaia Gloria Ryan; Wilson, Denise |
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Nga tukitanga mai koka ki tona ira : Maori mothers and child to mother violence |
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Journal Article |
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Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
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26 |
Issue |
3 |
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25-35 |
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Indigenous women; Maori mothers; Child-to-mother violence; Kaupapa Maori; Support agencies |
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Explores the experiences of Maori mothers who have been abused by a son or daughter using a qualitative descriptive research design based on kaupapa Maori methodology. Conducts semi-structured interviews with five Maori mothers, recording their experiences of abuse by a child, and its impact on the whanau/family. Analyses the interview transcripts for common themes. Highlights the importance of nurses in facilitating whanau ora (family wellbeing). |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1459 |
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Powell, Samantha |
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Title |
The older nurse in the workplace: retention or retirement |
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Book Whole |
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Year |
2010 |
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79 p. |
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Retention; Retirement; Older nurses; Aging workforce |
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Examines the issues facing the older nurse in NZ. Recruits two groups of Clinical/Charge Nurse Managers (CNM) in two District Health Boards (DHB) to interview about the issues confronting older nurses and the strategies they use to retain them. |
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NZNO @ research @ |
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1700 |
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Carter, Lynn J |
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Title |
Am I doing the right thing?: Plunket Nurses' experience in making decisions to report suspected child abuse and neglect |
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2010 |
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144 p. |
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Child abuse; Child neglect; Community nursing; Plunket nurses; Ethics; Surveys |
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Studies the experiences of Plunket Nurses reporting suspected child abuse and/or neglect in uncertain situations, using hermeneutic phenomenology. Selects a purposeful sample to ensure participants could provide rich data through semi-structured, face-to-face and recorded telephone interviews. Guides data analysis using the framework developed by van Manen to formulate meaning from participant experiences. |
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1781 |
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Author |
Paddy, Ann |
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Title |
Ageing at work: the phenomenon of being an older experienced health professional |
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Book Whole |
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2010 |
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235 p. |
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Ageing; Employment; Older nurses; Nurse managers; Surveys |
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Interviews 14 participants, 10 older and experienced health professionals, and four managers. Describes the lived experience of health professionals ageing at work, and of the managers interacting with them. Demonstrates that the ability of older practitioners to adapt to meet the ongoing physical demands of practice and their shifting workplace environment determines whether they will be valued at work and remain in their roles. |
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1803 |
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