This paper reports the plasma DISCHARGE analysis of a dielectric barrier DISCHARGE (DBD) source. Helium is used as a working gas. The analysis is performed at fixed working pressure and operating frequency. The investigations are carried out using sinusoidal supply for the generation of DISCHARGEs where two current pulses have been observed with different polarities in one period. A homogeneous type of DISCHARGE has been observed for different operating conditions in this DBD source. Sincein situ diagnostics are not possible due to the small geometries in the used DBD source, the electrical measurements and spectroscopic analysis of the DISCHARGE have been performed to analyse the plasma DISCHARGE. The electrical analysis has been carried out using equivalent electrical circuit model.The plasma density and temperature within the DISCHARGE have been estimated using line ratio technique of the observed visible neutral helium lines. The estimated electron plasma density is found to be in close proximity with the plasma simulation code ‘OOPIC Pro’.

Introduction: The degree of patient readiness for DISCHARGE can be one of the important and influential factors in the outcomes of the post-DISCHARGE process. The purpose of this study is to determine the Relationship between Patient Readiness for Hospital DISCHARGE and Post-DISCHARGE Outcomes. Methods: The study is descriptive-correlational. Through convenient sampling 351 hospitalized patients in general wards were selected. The data collection procedure was done by using the Readiness for Hospital DISCHARGE Scale (RHDS), and research made post-DISCHARGE follow-up form. RHDS contain 8 items that measure 4 dimensions and in analysis mean score and standard deviation in the range of 0 to 10 reported. The post-DISCHARGE follow-up form includes 6 items with yes/no answers. There was not any restriction on the number of outcomes for each individual These items are related to possible and unforeseen consequences of one month after the patient's DISCHARGE from the hospital. Readiness for DISCHARGE as self-reported and its related outcomes were assessed by telephone communication 30 days after DISCHARGE. Collected data were analyzed by using SPSS version 21. 0 at a significance level of 0. 05. Results: The total score of readiness for hospital DISCHARGE scale (RHDS), was at a high level (7. 82 ± 1. 17). The mean score for readiness for hospital DISCHARGE had a significant relationship with the recovery outcomes (0. 028), readmission (0. 001), and death (0. 005). Conclusions: The results of the study showed to reduce the negative outcomes of hospital DISCHARGE, the patient's assessment of his condition at the time of DISCHARGE should be taken into consideration.