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Dr Yun-Hee Jeon

RN, PhD MNRes BHSc(Nursing) UoN, MHN
Associate Professor

M02A - 88 Mallett Street - Building A
The University of Sydney

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Biographical details

I am committed to promoting and supporting research concerned with prevention and management of chronic illness (PMCI) within the primary health care context. My aim is to develop and consolidate evidence in PMCI and inform practice and policy for people affected by chronic illness. I have experience in clinical practice as a registered nurse and teaching in Korea and Australia. I also hold credentials as a mental health nurse. I have been involved in local and international collaborative research projects in the aged care/mental health nursing areas, and have received various national competitive grants.
I am a member of the nursing care node for the Primary Dementia Collaborative Research Centre and serve on its Advisory Committee. I have been an active member of Research Board of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc. I was awarded Master of Nursing in 1995 (The lived experience of caring for a family member with chronic mental illness: A phenomenological study) and PhD in 2002 (Shaping mutuality: A grounded theory study of community psychiatric nurses’ work with family caregivers of older people with depression), from the University of Newcastle.
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Research interests

Research interests
  • Leadership and management in aged care
  • Aged care workforce
  • Dementia care
  • Person centred care
  • Older people's mental health
  • Family caregiving
  • Chronic illness
  • Primary health care

Areas of methodological expertise
Qualitative research
Systematic reviews
Health service research
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Teaching and supervision

15 years of experience in tertiary teaching in Korea and Australia in the areas of nursing research, research methods (qualitative research, systematic reviews) and clinical areas

Supervision
Currently supervise four students: 2 PhD, 1 Master of Philosophy (Nursing), And 1 BN(HON)

Teaching
  • Unit coordinator – Reading Topic (CLIN5021
  • Teaching Team – Research in Nursing and Health Care (NURS5069), Research in Nursing (FCHN3013) and Inquiry and Research in Nursing (SNGP3007),Inquiry and Research in Nursing (NURS6008)
  • Regular guest lectures – Mental Health Nursing A (NURS5063), Mental Health Options (NURS6025), Foundations of Clinical Trials (NURS5066), Measurement and Analysis in Clinical Trials (NURS5067), BN Health Research (NURS1007)
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Current projects

*Led by Yun-Hee
  • 2012–2013 *Assessment of DEpression for QUAlIty CarE Study (ADEQUACIES).
  • 2012–14 The Lifestyle Engagement and Activity Program (LEAP) development and pilot.
  • 2012–13 Tailored activities to reduce challenging behaviours in persons with dementia living at home(TAP)
  • 2012–13 First level construction of the person-centred iHome
  • 2013 *Evaluation ofPrimary Health Care Education Resources in Murrumbidgee Local Health District (Primary Health Care: Principles for Practice)
  • 2013 *Building an international, interdisciplinary research program for quality indicators in dementia care
  • 2011–2012 Carer coaching program for families living with dementia
  • 2010–2013 *Optimising the residential and community aged care workforce: the evidence-based development of clinical leadership in middle managers in aged care
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Awards and honours

2009 International Research Promotion Council World Scientists Forum International Award “Eminent Scientist of the Year 2008” in the field of ‘Nursing Care and Mental Health Research’ from Australia

2005 Nurses and Midwives Board of New South Wales, Research and Development Scholarships Category 4, Paper presentation and conference attendance at the 12th Congress of the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA), Stockholm, Sweden

Community work
  • 2006 to present: Primary Dementia Collaborative Research Centre Advisory Committee
  • 2003 to present: Board/committee member: Research Board/Committee of Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc.
  • Editorial Board: BMC Health Service Research (Associate Editor)
Review of manuscripts
  • International Journal of Nursing Studies
  • Journal of Clinical Nursing
  • BMC Health Service Research
  • Health & Social Care in the Community
Other research and consulting activities
2010–2011, "Primary Health Care Education Package Development" (Primary Health Care: Principles for Practice) NSW Health Murrumbidgee Local Health District Project team: Jeon Y-H, McKenzie H, Powell-Davies G, Chiarella M, Conway J, Driscoll P, Grootjans J, Hayes L & Selden S.

2006–2011 “The Serious and Continuing Illness Policy and Practice Study (SCIPPS)” NHMRC
Chief Investigators: Leeder SR (University of Sydney), Gillespie J (University of Sydney), Colagiuri R (University of Sydney), Glasgow N (ANU), Jan S (University of Sydney), Wells R (ANU), Whitworth J (ANU)
Note: as a research program team member leading qualitative research 2006–2009
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Selected grants

2013

  • Program evaluation of Osteoarthritis Awareness hub; Hunter D, Bennell K, Fransen M, Jeon Y, Jones G, Salkeld G; Australian Research Council (ARC)/Discovery Projects (DP).

2012

  • Tailored activities to reduce challenging behaviours in persons with dementia living at home: the TAP trial; Clemson L, Gitlin L, Pizzi L, Mioshi E, Jeon Y; National Health and Medical Research Council/Dementia Research Grants.
  • PDCRC-NC3: Assessment of Depression for Quality Care Study (Adequacies); Jeon Y; University of New South Wales/Shared Research Support.

2010

  • Examining the utility of the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) as a vehicle for improving staff skills and knowledge in care planning and management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).; Jeon Y; Department of Health and Ageing (Federal)/Targeted Prevention Programs.
  • Optimising the residential and community aged care workforce: The evidence-based development of clinical leadership in middle managers in aged care; Jeon Y, Kendig H, Simpson J, Chenoweth L; Australian Research Council (ARC)/Linkage Projects (LP).

2009

  • Statistical Consideration of the Client Perception of Value (CPV) Project; Jeon Y; Baptist Community Services – NSW & ACT/Research Grant.
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Selected publications

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Journals

  • Stein-Parbury, J., Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y., Brodaty, H., Haas, M., Norman, R. (2012). Implementing Person-Centered Care in Residential Dementia Care. Clinical Gerontologist, 35(5), 404-424.
  • Jeon, Y., Fethney, J., Ludford, I. (2012). Measuring Client Satisfaction in Residential Aged Care Settings: A Narrative Review of Instruments. The Internet Journal of Healthcare Administration, 8(1), 1-10.
  • Brunero, S., Jeon, Y., Foster, K. (2012). Mental health education programmes for generalist health professionals: An integrative review. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 21(5), 428-444.
  • Jeon, Y., Black, A., Govett, J., Yen, L., McRae, I. (2012). Private health insurance and quality of life: perspectives of older Australians with multiple chronic conditions. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 18(3), 212-219.
  • Jeon, Y., Luscombe, G., Chenoweth, L., Stein-Parbury, J., Brodaty, H., King, M., Haas, M. (2012). Staff outcomes from the Caring for Aged Dementia Care REsident Study (CADRES): A cluster randomised trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 49(2012), 508-518.
  • Smith, R., Fleming, R., Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y., Stein-Parbury, J., Brodaty, H. (2012). Validation of the Environmental Audit Tool in both purpose-built and non-purpose-built dementia care settings. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 31(3), 159-163.
  • Yen, L., Gillespie, J., Jeon, Y., Kljakovic, M., Brien, J., Jan, S., Lehnbom, E., Pearce-Brown, C., Usherwood, T. (2011). Health professionals, patients and chronic illness policy: a qualitative study. Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy, 14(1), 10-20.
  • Jeon, Y., Sansoni, J., Low, L., Chenoweth, L., Zapart, S., Sansoni, E., Marosszeky, N. (2011). Recommended Measures for the Assessment of Behavioral Disturbances Associated With Dementia. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 19(5), 403-415.
  • Chenoweth, L., King, M., Luscombe, G., Forbes, I., Jeon, Y., Stein-Parbury, J., Brodaty, H., Fleming, R., Haas, M. (2011). Study Protocol of a Randomised Controlled Group Trial of Client and Care Outcomes in the Residential Dementia Care Setting. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 8(3), 153-165.
  • Yen, L., McRae, I., Jeon, Y., Essue, B., Herath, P. (2011). The impact of chronic illness on workforce participation and the need for assistance with household tasks and personal care by older Australians. Health and Social Care in the Community (Online), 19(5), 485-494.
  • Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y., Merlyn, T., Brodaty, H. (2010). A systematic review of what factors attract and retain nurses in aged and dementia care. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19, 156-167.
  • Jeon, Y., Jowsey, T., Yen, L., Glasgow, N., Essue, B., Kljakovic, M., Pearce-Brown, C., Mirzaei, M., Usherwood, T., Jan, S., Aspin, C., et al (2010). Achieving a balanced life in the face of chronic illness. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 16(1), 66-74.
  • Yen, L., Gillespie, J., Jeon, Y., Kljakovic, M., Brien, J., Jan, S., Lehnbom, E., Pearce-Brown, C., Usherwood, T. (2010). Health professionals, patients and chronic illness policy: a qualitative study. Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy, 14, 10-20.
  • Essue, B., Jowsey, T., Jeon, Y., Mirzaei, M., Pearce-Brown, C., Aspin, C., Usherwood, T. (2010). Informal care and the self-management partnership: implications for Australian health policy and practice. Australian Health Review, 34(4), 414-422.
  • Jeon, Y., Merlyn, T., Chenoweth, L. (2010). Leadership and management in the aged care sector: A narrative synthesis. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 29(2), 54-60.
  • Jeon, Y., Glasgow, N., Merlyn, T., Sansoni, E. (2010). Policy options to improve leadership of middle managers in the Australian residential aged care setting: a narrative synthesis. BMC Health Services Research, 10(190), 1-11.
  • Jeon, Y., Kraus, S., Jowsey, T., Glasgow, N. (2010). The experience of living with chronic heart failure: a narrative review of qualitative studies. BMC Health Services Research, 10, 77-1-77-9.
  • Jowsey, T., Jeon, Y., Dugdale, P., Glasgow, N., Kljakovic, M., Usherwood, T. (2009). Challenges for co-morbid chronic illness care and policy in Australia: a qualitative study. Australia and New Zealand Health Policy, 6, 22-1-22-8.
  • Jeon, Y., Essue, B., Jan, S., Wells, R., Whitworth, J. (2009). Economic hardship associated with managing chronic illness: a qualitative inquiry. BMC Health Services Research, 9, 182-1-182-11.
  • Low, L., Draper, B., Cheng, A., Cruysman, B., Hayward-Wright, N., Jeon, Y., LoGiudice, D., Wu, H., Zogalis, G., Brodaty, H. (2009). Future research on dementia relating to culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 28(3), 144-148.
  • Glasgow, N., Jeon, Y., Kraus, S., Pearce-Brown, C. (2008). Chronic disease self-management support: The way forward for Australia. Medical Journal of Australia, 189(10 SUPPL.), S14-S16.
  • Cashin, A., Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y., Potter, E. (2007). An innovative model of an aged care hostel in the prison setting: Process of benchmarking and evaluation. Geriaction, 25(3), 12-17.
  • Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y. (2007). Determining the efficacy of dementia care mapping as an outcome measure and a process for change: A pilot study. Aging and Mental Health, 11(3), 237-245.
  • Jeon, Y., Chenoweth, L., McIntosh, H. (2007). Factors influencing the use and provision of respite care services for older families of people with a severe mental illness: Feature article. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 16(2), 96-107.
  • Potter, E., Cashin, A., Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y. (2007). The healthcare of older inmates in the correctional setting. International Journal of Prisoner Health, 3(3), 204-213.
  • Thomas, M., Woodhouse, B., Rees-Mackenzie, J., Jeon, Y. (2007). Use of and satisfaction with community aged care packages in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 26(1), 8-14.
  • Jeon, Y., Chenoweth, L. (2007). Working with a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) group of nurses. Collegian, 14(1), 16-22.
  • Jeon, Y., Brodaty, H., O'Neill, C., Chesterson, J. (2006). 'Give me a break'- respite care for older carers of mentally ill persons. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 20(4), 417-426.
  • Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y., Goff, M., Burke, C. (2006). Cultural competency and nursing care: An Australian perspective. International Nursing Review, 53(1), 34-40.
  • Jeon, Y., Brodaty, H., Chesterson, J. (2005). Respite care for caregivers and people with severe mental illness: literature review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 49(3), 297-306.
  • Chenoweth, L., Pryor, J., Jeon, Y., Hall-Pullin, L. (2004). Disability-specific preparation programme plays an important role in shaping students' attitudes towards disablement and patients with disabilities. Learning in Health and Social Care, 3(2), 83-91.
  • Witt, E., Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y. (2004). Respite services for older persons and their family carers in southern Sydney. Collegian, 11(4), 31-35.
  • Jeon, Y. (2004). Shaping mutuality: Nurse-family caregiver interactions in caring for older people with depression. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 13(2), 126-134.
  • Jeon, Y. (2004). The application of grounded theory and symbolic interactionism. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 18(3), 249-256.
  • Jeon, Y. (2003). Mental Health Nurses' Work With Family Caregivers of Older People with Depression: Review of the Literature. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 24(8), 813-828.
  • Hancock, K., Chang, E., Chenoweth, L., Clarke, M., Carroll, A., Jeon, Y. (2003). Nursing needs of acutely ill older people. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 44(5), 507-516.
  • Chang, E., Hancock, K., Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y., Glasson, J., Gradidge, K., Graham, E. (2003). The influence of demographic variables and ward type on elderly patients' perceptions of needs and satisfaction during acute hospitalization. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 9(3), 191-201.

Conferences

  • Gillespie, J., Yen, L., Jeon, Y., Wells, R. (2008). The Diffusion of Health Service Innovations to Manage Chronic Illness: Comparing Two Australian Urban Regions. Population Health Congress 2008, Australia: Australian Health Promotion Association.

2012

  • Stein-Parbury, J., Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y., Brodaty, H., Haas, M., Norman, R. (2012). Implementing Person-Centered Care in Residential Dementia Care. Clinical Gerontologist, 35(5), 404-424.
  • Jeon, Y., Fethney, J., Ludford, I. (2012). Measuring Client Satisfaction in Residential Aged Care Settings: A Narrative Review of Instruments. The Internet Journal of Healthcare Administration, 8(1), 1-10.
  • Brunero, S., Jeon, Y., Foster, K. (2012). Mental health education programmes for generalist health professionals: An integrative review. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 21(5), 428-444.
  • Jeon, Y., Black, A., Govett, J., Yen, L., McRae, I. (2012). Private health insurance and quality of life: perspectives of older Australians with multiple chronic conditions. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 18(3), 212-219.
  • Jeon, Y., Luscombe, G., Chenoweth, L., Stein-Parbury, J., Brodaty, H., King, M., Haas, M. (2012). Staff outcomes from the Caring for Aged Dementia Care REsident Study (CADRES): A cluster randomised trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 49(2012), 508-518.
  • Smith, R., Fleming, R., Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y., Stein-Parbury, J., Brodaty, H. (2012). Validation of the Environmental Audit Tool in both purpose-built and non-purpose-built dementia care settings. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 31(3), 159-163.

2011

  • Yen, L., Gillespie, J., Jeon, Y., Kljakovic, M., Brien, J., Jan, S., Lehnbom, E., Pearce-Brown, C., Usherwood, T. (2011). Health professionals, patients and chronic illness policy: a qualitative study. Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy, 14(1), 10-20.
  • Jeon, Y., Sansoni, J., Low, L., Chenoweth, L., Zapart, S., Sansoni, E., Marosszeky, N. (2011). Recommended Measures for the Assessment of Behavioral Disturbances Associated With Dementia. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 19(5), 403-415.
  • Chenoweth, L., King, M., Luscombe, G., Forbes, I., Jeon, Y., Stein-Parbury, J., Brodaty, H., Fleming, R., Haas, M. (2011). Study Protocol of a Randomised Controlled Group Trial of Client and Care Outcomes in the Residential Dementia Care Setting. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 8(3), 153-165.
  • Yen, L., McRae, I., Jeon, Y., Essue, B., Herath, P. (2011). The impact of chronic illness on workforce participation and the need for assistance with household tasks and personal care by older Australians. Health and Social Care in the Community (Online), 19(5), 485-494.

2010

  • Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y., Merlyn, T., Brodaty, H. (2010). A systematic review of what factors attract and retain nurses in aged and dementia care. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19, 156-167.
  • Jeon, Y., Jowsey, T., Yen, L., Glasgow, N., Essue, B., Kljakovic, M., Pearce-Brown, C., Mirzaei, M., Usherwood, T., Jan, S., Aspin, C., et al (2010). Achieving a balanced life in the face of chronic illness. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 16(1), 66-74.
  • Yen, L., Gillespie, J., Jeon, Y., Kljakovic, M., Brien, J., Jan, S., Lehnbom, E., Pearce-Brown, C., Usherwood, T. (2010). Health professionals, patients and chronic illness policy: a qualitative study. Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy, 14, 10-20.
  • Essue, B., Jowsey, T., Jeon, Y., Mirzaei, M., Pearce-Brown, C., Aspin, C., Usherwood, T. (2010). Informal care and the self-management partnership: implications for Australian health policy and practice. Australian Health Review, 34(4), 414-422.
  • Jeon, Y., Merlyn, T., Chenoweth, L. (2010). Leadership and management in the aged care sector: A narrative synthesis. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 29(2), 54-60.
  • Jeon, Y., Glasgow, N., Merlyn, T., Sansoni, E. (2010). Policy options to improve leadership of middle managers in the Australian residential aged care setting: a narrative synthesis. BMC Health Services Research, 10(190), 1-11.
  • Jeon, Y., Kraus, S., Jowsey, T., Glasgow, N. (2010). The experience of living with chronic heart failure: a narrative review of qualitative studies. BMC Health Services Research, 10, 77-1-77-9.

2009

  • Jowsey, T., Jeon, Y., Dugdale, P., Glasgow, N., Kljakovic, M., Usherwood, T. (2009). Challenges for co-morbid chronic illness care and policy in Australia: a qualitative study. Australia and New Zealand Health Policy, 6, 22-1-22-8.
  • Jeon, Y., Essue, B., Jan, S., Wells, R., Whitworth, J. (2009). Economic hardship associated with managing chronic illness: a qualitative inquiry. BMC Health Services Research, 9, 182-1-182-11.
  • Low, L., Draper, B., Cheng, A., Cruysman, B., Hayward-Wright, N., Jeon, Y., LoGiudice, D., Wu, H., Zogalis, G., Brodaty, H. (2009). Future research on dementia relating to culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 28(3), 144-148.

2008

  • Glasgow, N., Jeon, Y., Kraus, S., Pearce-Brown, C. (2008). Chronic disease self-management support: The way forward for Australia. Medical Journal of Australia, 189(10 SUPPL.), S14-S16.
  • Gillespie, J., Yen, L., Jeon, Y., Wells, R. (2008). The Diffusion of Health Service Innovations to Manage Chronic Illness: Comparing Two Australian Urban Regions. Population Health Congress 2008, Australia: Australian Health Promotion Association.

2007

  • Cashin, A., Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y., Potter, E. (2007). An innovative model of an aged care hostel in the prison setting: Process of benchmarking and evaluation. Geriaction, 25(3), 12-17.
  • Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y. (2007). Determining the efficacy of dementia care mapping as an outcome measure and a process for change: A pilot study. Aging and Mental Health, 11(3), 237-245.
  • Jeon, Y., Chenoweth, L., McIntosh, H. (2007). Factors influencing the use and provision of respite care services for older families of people with a severe mental illness: Feature article. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 16(2), 96-107.
  • Potter, E., Cashin, A., Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y. (2007). The healthcare of older inmates in the correctional setting. International Journal of Prisoner Health, 3(3), 204-213.
  • Thomas, M., Woodhouse, B., Rees-Mackenzie, J., Jeon, Y. (2007). Use of and satisfaction with community aged care packages in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 26(1), 8-14.
  • Jeon, Y., Chenoweth, L. (2007). Working with a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) group of nurses. Collegian, 14(1), 16-22.

2006

  • Jeon, Y., Brodaty, H., O'Neill, C., Chesterson, J. (2006). 'Give me a break'- respite care for older carers of mentally ill persons. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 20(4), 417-426.
  • Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y., Goff, M., Burke, C. (2006). Cultural competency and nursing care: An Australian perspective. International Nursing Review, 53(1), 34-40.

2005

  • Jeon, Y., Brodaty, H., Chesterson, J. (2005). Respite care for caregivers and people with severe mental illness: literature review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 49(3), 297-306.

2004

  • Chenoweth, L., Pryor, J., Jeon, Y., Hall-Pullin, L. (2004). Disability-specific preparation programme plays an important role in shaping students' attitudes towards disablement and patients with disabilities. Learning in Health and Social Care, 3(2), 83-91.
  • Witt, E., Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y. (2004). Respite services for older persons and their family carers in southern Sydney. Collegian, 11(4), 31-35.
  • Jeon, Y. (2004). Shaping mutuality: Nurse-family caregiver interactions in caring for older people with depression. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 13(2), 126-134.
  • Jeon, Y. (2004). The application of grounded theory and symbolic interactionism. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 18(3), 249-256.

2003

  • Jeon, Y. (2003). Mental Health Nurses' Work With Family Caregivers of Older People with Depression: Review of the Literature. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 24(8), 813-828.
  • Hancock, K., Chang, E., Chenoweth, L., Clarke, M., Carroll, A., Jeon, Y. (2003). Nursing needs of acutely ill older people. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 44(5), 507-516.
  • Chang, E., Hancock, K., Chenoweth, L., Jeon, Y., Glasson, J., Gradidge, K., Graham, E. (2003). The influence of demographic variables and ward type on elderly patients' perceptions of needs and satisfaction during acute hospitalization. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 9(3), 191-201.
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Keywords

Primary health care; Chronic disease; Dementia; Gerontologic care; Workforce

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