Effects of a Digital Functional Exercise Program on the Disease Activities and Physical Capabilities of Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled T... by Xingkang Liu, Xiaojian Ji, Lidong Hu, Tianyu Jiang, Ang Min, Lulu Zeng, Yiwen Wang, Meihui Zhao, Jian Zhu, Feng Huang, Changshui Weng, Zheng Zhao

“…After evaluating clinicians performed face-to-face assessments, 23 lacked a stable medication regimen, 5 presented with severe cervical vertebral bridges, 3 reported regular structured exercise, 2 could not be reached after prescreening, 10 had significant cardiovascular disease, and 3 declined participation due to time constraints. …”
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Exploring the Experiences of the Teaching-Learning Process of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences Officials During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Strategies by Fahimeh Ghasemi Charati, Ali Hesamzadeh, Mahsa Kamali, Farhad Gholami, Pedram Ebrahimnejad, Mahmood Moosazadeh, Fereshteh Araghian Mojarrad, Masoumeh Bagheri-Nesami

“…The participants included 11 officials from Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, specializing in the teaching and learning process, who were selected purposefully. Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews and by evaluating documents from the university's directorate and vice-chancellor. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Visual Impairment among Children at Ibn Al-Haitham Eye Hospital in Baghdad,Iraq: A Cross-sectional Study by Baydaa Jaber Shamran, Zainora Mohammed, Hassenien Shuber, Mohd Harimi Abd Rahman, Norliza Mohamad Fadzil

“…Those who had Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) worse than 6/12 were referred to an ophthalmologist to determine the cause of reduced vision. Data on socio-demographic factors and risk factors for VI were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Knowledge and practice of catheter-related urinary tract infection prevention and its associated factors among nurses working at public hospitals, in the Oromia region of Ethiopia:... by Misra Nure, Abebe Dechasa, Meseret Ifa, Jamel Bedane

“…The respondents were selected by a simple random sampling technique. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. …”
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Relacionamentos familiares de pessoas com transtornos mentais: processos de exclusão e inclusão social [Family relationships of people with mental health problems: processes of so... by Mariana Moraes Salles, Sônia Barros, Jussara Carvalho dos Santos

“…Subjects of this investigation were 17 users of a Psychosocial Care Center, in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, in addition to 12 people from their social networks. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were realizes and, for data analysis, it was the discourse analysis technique. …”
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Sleep Quality and Insomnia Prevalence Among a Saudi Population: A Descriptive Study by Senitan M, BinDhim NF, Althumiri NA

“…Sleep quality and insomnia levels were evaluated using structured phone interviews conducted from July to August 2023.Results: The majority of participants did not report suffering from insomnia, with only a small fraction indicating its presence. …”
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Assessment of Awareness and Acceptance of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine among Women in Saudi Arabia: A Community-Based Survey by Mishari M. Alrashidi, Ahmed K. Ali, Elhadi Miskeen, Abdulaziz D Algarni, Rawabi S Almatrafi, Naif S Albudyri, Tarig A Alrashidi

“…A national survey was conducted with a diverse sample of 640 Saudi women, aged 18 to 65, representing both urban and rural areas. Data collection involved structured questionnaires, including both closed-ended and open-ended questions, distributed online and via paper-based self-administration. …”
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Thematic Analysis of Factors Influencing Helmet Non-Use among Motorcyclists in Gorgan by Vajihe Jalaeian Bakhshande, Seyes Rasoul Davoodi

“…Materials & Methods This research employed a qualitative approach utilizing thematic analysis. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 motorcyclists in Gorgan City. …”
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As relações da enfermagem na unidade de terapia intensiva no olhar de Paterson e Zderad [Intensive care unit nursing relationships in the view of Paterson and Zderad] by Eliane Regina Perira do Nascimento, Juliana El Hage Meyer de Barros Gulini, Ana Paula Minuzzi, Maíra Antonello Rasia, Rutes de Fátima Terres Danczuk, Bruna Caroline de Souza

“…Method: this qualitative, descriptive study, which collected data using semi-structured interviews of 26 nursing professionals at Florianópolis University Hospital, Santa Catarina State, from June to December 2002, was approved by the research ethics committee (Opinion No. 035/2002). …”
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Resource-Oriented Case Management to Implement Recommendations for Patients With Chronic Pain and Frequent Use of Analgesics in General Practices (Project RELIEF): Protocol for a S... by Regina Poß-Doering, Sabrina Brinkmöller, Alexandra Balzer, Viktoria Sophie Wurmbach, Cinara Paul, Regina Stolz, Marco Richard Zugaj, Jonas Tesarz, Michel Wensing, Cornelia Straßner

“…Process evaluation data will be gathered in surveys and a qualitative study. …”
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Learning new surgical techniques in low and middle income countries, approval processes, and the impact of artificial intelligence by Long Cong Duy Tran, Long Cong Duy Tran, Helal Metwalli, Helal Metwalli, Dat Tien Le, Dat Tien Le, Samuel Amo-Afful, Samuel Amo-Afful, Mario Salib Todry Gerges, Mario Salib Todry Gerges, Hajer Hatim Hassan Ahmed, Hajer Hatim Hassan Ahmed, Dinh Thi Kim Quyen, Dinh Thi Kim Quyen, Abdelrahman Gamil Gad, Abdelrahman Gamil Gad, Phillip Tran, Nguyen Tien Huy, Nguyen Tien Huy, Nguyen Tien Huy

“…Training in surgery and approval of new techniques in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), usually depends on informal apprenticeship systems, that is often lacking standardization, structured mentorship and produce inconsistent patient outcomes. …”
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Process evaluation of the flucare cluster randomised controlled trial: assessing the implementation of a behaviour change intervention to increase influenza vaccination uptake amon... by Thando Katangwe-Chigamba, Faisal Alsaif, Adaku Anyiam-Osigwe, Veronica Bion, Allan Clark, Hilary Garrett, Alys Wyn Griffiths, Cecile Guillard, Amber Hammond, Richard Holland, Liz Jones, Amrish Patel, Jennifer Pitcher, Helen Risebro, Sion Scott, Carys Seeley, Erika Sims, Susan Stirling, Adam Wagner, David Wright, Linda Birt

“…Descriptive statistics were obtained for quantitative data, and qualitative data were analysed thematically. …”
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Navigating Acute Stroke: Perspectives from Survivors, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals in Ireland During COVID-19: A Qualitative Study by Burton E, Hartigan I, Buckley CM, Kearney PM, Masterson S, Merwick Á, Mc Carthy VJC, Fleming A

“…Our aim was to investigate the perspectives of stroke/TIA survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, on the emergency/pre-treatment phase of acute stroke care in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic.Patients and Methods: During April-August 2023, we conducted semi-structured interviews with stroke/TIA survivors, caregivers and healthcare professionals involved in prehospital and hospital-based stroke care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland (March 2020-February 2022). …”
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Proposta de ensino na EJA: alguns sentidos dialógicos analisados à luz da teoria freiriana by Mariluci Almeida da Silva, Janine Moreira

“…The research was qualitative and, data collection included semi-structured interviews with teachers, pedagogical and directive teams, as well as the application of questionnaires with students. …”
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Improving health-promoting workplaces through interdisciplinary approaches. The example of WISEWORK-C, a cluster of five work and health projects within Horizon-Europe by Deborah De Moortel, Michelle C Turner, Ella Arensman, Alex Binh Vinh Duc Nguyen, Víctor Gonzalez

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User and healthcare provider early experiences with the PrEP ring: a quantitative study on the introduction of a new PrEP method in Eswatini by Anita Hettema, Siphesihle Shongwe, Haley Sisel, Mxolisi Khumalo, Ncediso Gama, Nolwazi Khanyile, Buyile Mahlalela, Sindy Nana Matse, Jill M. Peterson

“…During the first 2 months of offering PrEP choice, providers (n = 16) completed a structured questionnaire on the feasibility and acceptability of PrEP choice service delivery. …”
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National Healthcare Transformation Program in Saudi Arabia: Awareness of the New Models of Care Among Health Professionals by Althuwaybi MA, Alshammari TM, Tharkar S, Alodhayani AA, Al-Muammar M, Abulmeaty M, Almutari KM

“…However, there is substantial potential for improving awareness through structured training programs. Consequently, healthcare policymakers must prioritize the development of structured training programs through training and reinforcement that address all six MoC components.Keywords: awareness, healthcare transformation, National Transformation Program, model of care, Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030…”
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Screening for delirium: a quality improvement audit in geriatric care by Jazba Yousaf, Shams Ud Duja, Areeba Asghar, Sami Mehdi, Faiza Khan

“…Staff education: ongoing training for healthcare professionals on delirium recognition and the use of structured screening tools (CAM, 4AT) should be prioritised to ensure staff competency8; 2. …”
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Sentiment Dynamics Among Informal Caregivers in Web-Based Alzheimer Communities: Systematic Analysis of Emotional Support and Interaction Patterns by Congning Ni, Qingyuan Song, Qingxia Chen, Lijun Song, Patricia Commiskey, Lauren Stratton, Bradley Malin, Zhijun Yin

“…This phenomenon is part of a broader trend of steadily rising positive sentiment among ADRD caregivers. Using structured topic modeling, we cataloged a diverse range of topics that included both emotional aspects, such as family emotions, and practical concerns, such as diagnosis and treatment and everyday care practices. …”
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Reasons for non-participation and dropout in a longitudinal study of an app-based support service among adult patients in a psychiatric outpatient setting during the COVID-19 pande... by Luisa Kaufmann, Sabrina Baldofski, Konstanze Golsong, Elisabeth Kohls, Elisabeth Kohls, Christine Rummel-Kluge, Christine Rummel-Kluge

“…Analyzing underlying reasons holds promise for improving future recruitment methods, study design, and app features.ObjectiveThis study investigated reasons for non-participation and dropout among adult psychiatric outpatients in a study examining an app for self-reflection, daily structuring, relaxation, mindfulness, and psychoeducation in Germany during COVID-19 pandemic, as well as potential differences between dropouts and completers.MethodsDescriptive statistics on reasons for non-participation using an anonymous questionnaire and for dropout based on semi-structured telephone interviews were performed. …”
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