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Highly Diastereoselective Catalytic Meerwein−Ponndorf−Verley Reductions by Yin, Jingjun, Huffman, Mark A, Conrad, Karen M, Armstrong, Joseph D

“…Very practical synthesis of ephedrine analogues in high yields and enantiopurity was realized by a highly diastereoselective Meerwein−Ponndorf−Verley (MPV)…”
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Examining Adult Protective Services Outcomes: Services Associated with the Decrease of Mistreatment Differed by Elder Mistreatment Type by Liu, Pi-Ju, Hass, Zachary, Stratton, Sara K, Conrad, Karen M, Conrad, Kendon J

“…Adult Protective Services (APS) are the frontline agencies investigating elder mistreatment and providing/coordinating post-investigation services. Yet, their…”
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Abuser Risk Measure: Reports by Alleged Victims to Adult Protective Services by Conrad, Kendon J, Conrad, Karen M

“…Abstract Background and Objectives Within the elder abuse field, research on the characteristics of the abusers is scant, and no validated measure of abuser…”
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Cause, type, and workers' compensation costs of injury to fire fighters by Walton, Surrey M., Conrad, Karen M., Furner, Sylvia E., Samo, Daniel G.

“…Background Work‐related injury rates in the fire service industry exceed those for most other industries, however little is known about the cost of injury to…”
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Balancing practicality and validity of elder abuse identification measures: using data from adult protective services investigations by Conrad, Kendon J., Liu, Pi-Ju, Hass, Zachary, Conrad, Karen M.

“…Background and Objectives. In testing a comprehensive decision support system for Adult Protective Services (APS), this study addressed two problems common in…”
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Practical Synthesis of the New Carbapenem Antibiotic Ertapenem Sodium by Williams, J. Michael, Brands, Karel M. J, Skerlj, Renato T, Jobson, Ronald B, Marchesini, George, Conrad, Karen M, Pipik, Brenda, Savary, Kimberly A, Tsay, Fuh-Rong, Houghton, Peter G, Sidler, D. Richard, Dolling, Ulf-H, DiMichele, Lisa M, Novak, Thomas J

“…A practical synthesis for the large-scale production of the new carbapenem antibiotic,…”
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Evaluating the physical demands on firefighters using hand-carried stair descent devices to evacuate mobility-limited occupants from high-rise buildings by Lavender, Steven A., Hedman, Glenn E., Mehta, Jay P., Reichelt, Paul A., Conrad, Karen M., Park, Sanghyun

“…The physical demands on firefighting personnel were investigated when using different types of hand-carried stair descent devices designed for the emergency…”
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Validation of the global appraisal of individual needs’ general individual severity scale and its subscales against the Rasch measurement model by Conrad, K.J, Dennis, Michael L, Conrad, Karen M, Funk, R.R

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Using the Rasch Measurement Model in Psychometric Analysis of the Family Effectiveness Measure by McCreary, Linda L, Conrad, Karen M, Conrad, Kendon J, Scott, Christy K, Funk, Rodney R, Dennis, Michael L

“…BACKGROUND:Valid assessment of family functioning can play a vital role in optimizing client outcomes. Because family functioning is influenced by family…”
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Evaluating the physical demands when using sled-type stair descent devices to evacuate mobility-limited occupants from high-rise buildings by Lavender, Steven A., Mehta, Jay P., Hedman, Glenn E., Park, Sanghyun, Reichelt, Paul A., Conrad, Karen M.

“…The physical demands on evacuators were investigated when using different types of sled-type stair descent devices designed for the emergency evacuation of…”
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Validation of the gain self-help involvement scale using the Rasch measurement model by Conrad, Karen M, Conrad, K.J, Passetti, L, Funk, R.R, Dennis, Michael L

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Evaluating the physical demands on firefighters using track-type stair descent devices to evacuate mobility-limited occupants from high-rise buildings by Mehta, Jay P., Lavender, Steven A., Hedman, Glenn E., Reichelt, Paul A., Park, Sanghyun, Conrad, Karen M.

“…The physical demands on firefighting personnel were investigated when using different types of track-type stair descent devices designed for the emergency…”
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Dimensionality, Hierarchical Structure, Age Generalizability, and Criterion Validity of the GAIN's Behavioral Complexity Scale by Conrad, Kendon J, Conrad, Karen M, Mazza, Jessica, Riley, Barth B, Funk, Rod, Stein, Mark A, Dennis, Michael L

“…This study used Rasch measurement model criteria and traditional psychometric strategies to examine key psychometric properties of the Behavioral Complexity…”
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Efficient One-Pot Synthesis of the 2-Aminocarbonylpyrrolidin-4-ylthio-Containing Side Chain of the New Broad-Spectrum Carbapenem Antibiotic Ertapenem by Brands, Karel M. J, Jobson, Ronald B, Conrad, Karen M, Williams, J. Michael, Pipik, Brenda, Cameron, Mark, Davies, Antony J, Houghton, Peter G, Ashwood, Michael S, Cottrell, Ian F, Reamer, Robert A, Kennedy, Derek J, Dolling, Ulf-H, Reider, Paul J

“…An efficient synthesis of the 2-aminocarbonylpyrrolidin-4-ylthio containing side chain of ertapenem (MK-0826) is described. Starting material…”
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Validation of the Full and Short-Form Self-Help Involvement Scale Against the Rasch Measurement Model by Conrad, Karen M., Conrad, Kendon J., Passetti, Lora L., Funk, Rodney R., Dennis, Michael L.

“…Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are one of the nation’s most costly problems in terms of dollars, disability, and death. Self-help programs are…”
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Identification of factors that affect the adoption of an ergonomic intervention among Emergency Medical Service workers by Weiler, Monica R., Lavender, Steven A., Crawford, J. Mac, Reichelt, Paul A., Conrad, Karen M., Browne, Michael W.

“…This study explored factors contributing to intervention adoption decisions among Emergency Medical Service (EMS) workers. Emergency Medical Service workers…”
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Postural analysis of paramedics simulating frequently performed strenuous work tasks by Lavender, Steven A, Conrad, Karen M, Reichelt, Paul A, T. Meyer, Fred, Johnson, Paul W

“…Paramedics who perform emergency rescue functions are highly susceptible to musculoskeletal injuries. Through an interview and survey process firefighters,…”
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Designing ergonomic interventions for EMS workers: Concept generation of patient-handling devices by Conrad, Karen M., Reichelt, Paul A., Lavender, Steven A., Gacki-Smith, Jessica, Hattle, Sally

“…Fire service personnel and private ambulance paramedics suffer musculoskeletal injuries as they lift and carry patients while performing emergency medical…”
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A structural equation modelling approach to predicting adoption of a patient-handling intervention developed for EMS providers by Weiler, Monica R., Lavender, Steven A., Crawford, J. Mac, Reichelt, Paul A., Conrad, Karen M., Browne, Michael W.

“…Patient-handling tasks are integral to Emergency Medical Service (EMS) work as are the musculoskeletal injuries associated with these tasks. The aim of this…”
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Designing ergonomic interventions for EMS workers, Part I: Transporting patients down the stairs by Lavender, Steven A., Conrad, Karen M., Reichelt, Paul A., Gacki-Smith, Jessica, Kohok, Aniruddha K.

“…The objective of the current work was to test ergonomic interventions aimed at reducing the magnitude of trunk muscle exertions in firefighters/paramedics…”
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