The characteristics of temper outbursts in Prader-Willi syndrome.
The purpose of this study was to develop a comprehensive understanding of temper outbursts in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). A survey was developed from interviews conducted with individuals with PWS and their caregivers. The survey was completed by 101 primary caregivers. The findings suggest that outburst frequency decreases with age while duration increases. Adolescents exhibited more severe behaviors than children or adults. No differences were found across gender or genetic subtype. Provocations fit into three themes: goal blockage, social injustice, and difficulty dealing with change. Distracting the person or giving them space to calm down were the only management strategies judged effective. Risperidone, sertraline, and fluoxetine were the most common medications prescribed for outbursts, though parents reported only minor effects.
Abstract Cyber security problem in energy system has been paid more and more attention recently. In this paper, impact of the packet loss and bit errors in the communication process on the performance of demand response was evaluated. Thermodynamic modelling mechanism of the typical electric heat pumps was first discussed. And, a novel heat pump demand response control strategy based on Optimal Temperature Regulation (OTR) was proposed. The control strategy was then applied to balance the power fluctuations caused by renewable energy. Packet loss and bit errors in the signal transmission were discussed, and their impact on the performance of the control strategy was analysed. Finally, case studies were used to validate the given method.