Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Legal Guidelines for Documentation01:06

Legal Guidelines for Documentation

The legal guidelines for nursing documentation are essential for ensuring accurate, professional, and ethical recording of patient care. The guidelines are discussed here:
Defense Mechanism Against Infection01:26

Defense Mechanism Against Infection

Natural flora, body system defenses, and inflammation are natural barriers of the body against infectious agents regardless of previous exposure. Normal floras of the human body refer to the microbial population that colonizes the skin and mucous membranes.
In addition, many body organ systems have unique defenses against infection. The skin is an intact, multilayered surface preventing invasion by microorganisms unless impaired. Mucous membranes lining the mouth, nose, and eyelids are barriers...
Ethical Standards I01:25

Ethical Standards I

The American Nurses Association (ANA) created and implemented the first nationally accepted Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. The Code of Ethics is a living document regularly updated by the ANA and establishes an ethical standard that is non-negotiable for nurses in all roles and settings.
The Code of Ethics provisions outline the nurse's duty to the patient, the healthcare team, the profession, and society. The Code's fundamental principles include advocacy,...
Survey Safety01:28

Survey Safety

Surveying near highways, rough terrain, or power lines involves significant risks. Working along highways is particularly dangerous and requires the use of warning signs and flagmen. It is safest to avoid working directly on roads and use offsets whenever possible. When highway work is unavoidable, it must follow all safety guidelines. Surveyors should wear bright clothing, such as orange reflective vests, to ensure visibility to motorists, coworkers, and hunters. In construction zones, wearing...
Transmission-based Precautions II: Airborne and Protective Environment01:25

Transmission-based Precautions II: Airborne and Protective Environment

Transmission-based precautions are for patients infected or suspected to be infected (or colonized) with organisms posing a significant risk to others. The transmission precautions include airborne and protective environment precautions.
Airborne precautions:
Use airborne precautions when treating patients known or suspected to have diseases that spread through the air—for example, tuberculosis or measles. These organisms are present in smaller droplets expelled by an infected person and...
Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures01:22

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures

Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Strategies for longitudinal recruitment and retention with parents and preschoolers exposed to significant adversity: The PAIR project as an example of methods, obstacles, and recommendations.

Children and youth services review·2024
Same author

Glycemic variability after mechanical thrombectomy for anterior circulation acute ischemic stroke.

Revista de neurologia·2024
Same author

Operational considerations for the management of non-communicable diseases in humanitarian emergencies.

Conflict and health·2021
Same author

Addressing the needs of terminally-ill patients in Bosnia-Herzegovina: patients' perceptions and expectations.

BMC palliative care·2018
Same author

GW170817: Measurements of Neutron Star Radii and Equation of State.

Physical review letters·2018
Same author

Non-communicable diseases in humanitarian settings: ten essential questions.

Conflict and health·2017
Same journal

Revue medicale suisse·2026
Same journal

Revue medicale suisse·2026
Same journal

Revue medicale suisse·2026
Same journal

Revue medicale suisse·2026
Same journal

Revue medicale suisse·2026
Same journal

[Erythema multiforme : target deciphering].

Revue medicale suisse·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Videos

[Security and travel].

L Loutan1, L Paredes, Y Jackson

  • 1Service de médecine internationale et humanitaire, Département de médecine communautaire et de premier recours, HUG, Genève. louis.loutan@hcuge.ch

Revue Medicale Suisse
|June 20, 2008
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Travelers face crime fears due to media reports, but research indicates risks are often lower abroad, especially in cities. Common incidents include petty theft and car break-ins, manageable with situational awareness and respect for local customs.

Related Experiment Videos

Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Travel Safety Research

Context:

  • Media extensively covers international travel crime, fueling traveler anxiety.
  • Limited empirical data on travel-related risks contributes to subjective perceptions.

Purpose:

  • To quantify the actual risks of crime and aggression faced by international travelers.
  • To provide evidence-based insights to counter prevalent fears and misconceptions.

Summary:

  • A survey in Geneva, Lausanne, and Lyon revealed lower incident rates outside Europe, particularly in urban areas.
  • Common crimes included baggage theft and street-level theft during daytime.
  • In Europe, car break-ins were the most frequent type of crime.

Impact:

  • Offers a more objective understanding of travel risks, reducing undue fear.
  • Provides practical safety recommendations for travelers, such as maintaining situational awareness and respecting local cultures.