Thesaurus
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definitions of terms used in thesaurus entries
- SCOPE NOTE: explains HOW the term has been used to index items in the library database; defines the term
- USE: denotes a preferred term or phrase
- USED FOR: indicates terms or phrases that are NOT used to index items in the library database; these terms or phrases are considered synonymous with the indicated preferred term (only use "preferred terms" when searching the library database)
- BROADER TERM: broader or more general terms or phrases
- NARROWER TERM: narrower or more specific terms or phrases; a subset of the indicated broader term
- RELATED TERM: a term or phrase that is conceptually or associatively linked with the indicated preferred term
Thesaurus: 1501 entries.
NURSES (Search for related entries in the library)
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NURSING (Search for related entries in the library)
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NURSING AND RESIDENTIAL CARE (Search for related entries in the library)
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NURSING AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
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NURSING HOMES (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: A type of long-term care facility providing care for the elderly and/or those who have chronic and acute illness requiring considerable medical care and assistance with daily living over a long period of time.
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O.E.C.D.
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OCCUPATIONAL CHOICE (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: The selection of particular jobs or fields of work, which can be affected by social and institutional factors such as discrimination, access to work of choice, and unpaid work responsibilities as well as economic incentives and education.
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OCCUPATIONAL CONTEXT
Scope Note: The broader aspects of specific occupations (e.g., regulatory protections, wages) that should be considered when examining labour conditions.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: The health and well-being of workers as it relates to their occupation and work environment. Can be an area of study, or a practice of investigation.
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (Search for related entries in the library)
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