Medical education under siege: the war’s impact on medical and paramedical Sudanese students by Toga Khalid Mohamed, Tibyan O. Abdalla, Salma G. Ahmed, Alanood Elnaeem, Tanzeel M. A. Omer, Taiba H. Hassan, Naeema S. Mamoun, Maha A. H. Musa, Ahmed E. B. Zaidan, Safaa M. A. Omer, Abdalla O. ElKhawad, Kannan O. Ahmed

“…From April to November 2023, data were collected using a structured, self-administered online questionnaire covering demographics, psychological impact, educational access, satisfaction, wartime considerations, and barriers to education. …”
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Pasienters erfaringer med utveksling av informasjon ved regionalanestesi i forbindelse med kirurgi – en kvalitativ studie by Ingrid Ulleriks, Randi Opheim, Elin Børøsund, Silje Havrevold Henni

“…This highlights that the dialogue between healthcare personnel and patients can be better structured so that patients’ needs for information are met.  …”
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Prostatectomy outcomes for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and its associated factors in East and West Gojjam zones comprehensive specialized hospitals, Northwest Ethiop... by Abebe Dilie Afenigus, Berhanu Kassahun, Megbar Dessalegn, Asmamaw Getnet, Mihretie Gedfew, Tiringo Kebede

“…Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was employed among 412 patients with prostatectomy using systematic sampling. Five-year secondary data from 2016 to 2021 data was extracted from patients’ medical records using a structured proforma. …”
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The family caregiver’s discourse on the hospitalization of the elderly with Alzheimer’s disease O discurso do cuidador familiar sobre a hospitalização do idoso com doença de Alzhei... by Gabriela Pizelli Mocco Grillo, Aline Miranda da Fonseca Marins, Rosâne Mello

“…Method: This is a descriptive study, exploratory and qualitative in nature, performed with 11 family caregivers of elderly with Alzheimer disease. The data were collected during the period from April to June 2013 through semi-structured interview. …”
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Assessment of Sleep Quality and Its Determinants Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Mogadishu, Somalia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Mohamed NA, Haji Mohamud RY, Hilowle FH, Ali TA, Mohamed YA, Gabow AA, Mohamed HN, Sidow NO, Hassan MS, Waberi MM

“…A total of 311 adults with T2DM were selected using systematic sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and validated instruments including the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and Oslo Social Support Scale (OSSS-3). …”
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WhatsApp Versus SMS for 2-Way, Text-Based Follow-Up After Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in South Africa: Exploration of Messaging Platform Choice by Isabella Fabens, Calsile Makhele, Nelson Kibiribiri Igaba, Sizwe Hlongwane, Motshana Phohole, Evelyn Waweru, Femi Oni, Madalitso Khwepeya, Maria Sardini, Khumbulani Moyo, Hannock Tweya, Mourice Barasa Wafula, Jacqueline Pienaar, Felex Ndebele, Geoffrey Setswe, Tracy Qi Dong, Caryl Feldacker

“…The team conducted short phone calls with WhatsApp and SMS clients about their perceptions of this 2wT platform using a short, structured interview guide. We consider informal reflections from the technical team members on the use of WhatsApp. …”
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Lúcia Esther Duque Moliterno: conhecendo a história de vida de uma militante da enfermagem [Lúcia Esther Duque Moliterno: knowing the life story of a militant nurse] [Lúcia Esther... by Deybson Borba Almeida, Gilberto Tadeu Reis da Silva, Paulo Joaquim Pina Queiros, Genival Fernandes de Freitas, Igor Ferreira Borba de Almeida

“…Method: this is a historical research, with qualitative approach, approved by the Ethics Research Committee, CAAE: 28775614.2.0000.5531. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview to an exponent of Brazilian nursing. …”
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APLIKASI KAEDAH AL-ZAJR BI AL-HAJR SEBAGAI PENDEKATAN MENANGANI ISU LGBT DI MALAYSIA by Sharul Fitry Abdul Majid, Muhammad Talhah Ajmain @ Jima’ain, Wan Mohd Khairul Firdaus Wan Khairuldin

“…The methodology of this study utilised a qualitative approach through exploration. Data were collected through documentation and structured interviews. …”
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The Clinical Review Committee: Impact of the Development of In Vitro Diagnostic Tests for SARS-CoV-2 Within RADx Tech by Matthew Robinson, Charlotte Gaydos, Barbara Van Der Pol, Sally McFall, Yu-Hsiang Hsieh, William Clarke, Robert L. Murphy, Lea E. Widdice, Lisa R. Hirschhorn, Richard Rothman, Chad Achenbach, Claudia Hawkins, Adam Samuta, Laura Gibson, David McManus, Yukari C. Manabe

“…Leveraging the experience of the Point-of-Care Technologies Research Network, a Clinical Review Committee (CRC) composed of clinicians, bioengineers, regulatory experts, and laboratorians was created to provide structured feedback to SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic innovators. …”
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Evaluating the World Health Organization’s Hearts Model for Hypertension and Diabetes Management: A Pilot Implementation Study in Guatemala by Irmgardt Alicia Wellmann, Luis Fernando Ayala, Taryn M. Valley, Vilma Irazola, Mark D. Huffman, Michele Heisler, Peter Rohloff, Rocío Donis, Eduardo Palacios, Manuel Ramírez-Zea, David Flood

“…The primary outcomes were feasibility and acceptability, measured through 20 structured interviews with Ministry of Health employees and by examining enrolment and retention data. …”
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Adverse Birth Outcomes and Associated Factors Among Mothers in Immediate Postpartum Period with Short and Recommended Pregnancy Interval in East Gojjam Public Hospitals, Northwest... by Tiringo Molla Tiruye, Tazeb Alemu Anteneh, Mulunesh Abuhay Biweta, Muhabaw Shumye Mihret

“…A total of 456 mothers were included in the study using systematic random sampling technique. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews using structured pretested questionnaires and chart review using a checklist. …”
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The practicality of long-term blended teaching and learning at a South African institution by Musawenkosi D. Saurombe, Kamogelo D. Malebe, Marcia Nyandeni, Siphesihle Tshabalala, Themba Tyalintsika, Violet M. Malahlela

“…Methods: The article adopted a qualitative case study approach, and one-on-one semi-structured interviews were conducted. The data collected was then analysed using thematic analysis. …”
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Global sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification for a mathematical model of dry anaerobic digestion in plug-flow reactors by Daniele Bernardo Panaro, Andrea Trucchia, Vincenzo Luongo, Maria Rosaria Mattei, Luigi Frunzo

“…In many applications, complex biological phenomena can be reproduced via structured mathematical models, which depend on numerous biotic and abiotic input parameters, whose effect on model outputs can be of paramount importance. …”
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Integration of Kansei Engineering and Nudge Based Design Thinking for Patient Comfort in Healthcare Services by Markus Hartono, Wyna Herdiana, Guguh Sujatmiko, Hairunnas, Brian Kurniawan Jaya, Christabel Annora Paramita Parung

“…Utilizing a human-centric design methodology, this study implemented semi-structured interviews and direct observations with hospitalized patients to assess their emotional responses and interactions with existing beds and hospital staff. …”
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Randomised controlled trial of a person-centred transition programme for adolescents with type 1 diabetes (STEPSTONES-DIAB): a study protocol by Philip Moons, Ewa-Lena Bratt, Anna Lena Brorsson, Anna Ek, Elisabeth Jelleryd, Torun Torbjörnsdotter, Carina Sparud-Lundin

“…Data will be collected at 16, 17 and 18.5 years of age. …”
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Exploring the adoption and utilisation of ChatGPT in everyday academic practices among medical and dental students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad: a study on the impact and perceived... by Khadija Qamar, Saad Waseem Butt, Mehwish Abaid, Ahmed Rashid, Rafia Tahira, Aarij Sohail Iqbal

“…Responses were obtained through a structured online survey. Data was analysed using SPSS 27. …”
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Preserving patient dignity in critical care units: A qualitative content analysis by Alireza Arman, Shahrzad Ghiyasvandian, Zahra Abbasi Dolatabadi, Meysam Khoshavi, Ali Yavari, Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam

“…Methods & Materials: This qualitative study was conducted on 20 patients selected from the Critical Care Units of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran, through purposeful sampling. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman’s conventional content analysis method. …”
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Exploration of the health needs of patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes using a user-centred co-production approach in the area of mHealth: an exploratory sequential mix... by Li Cheng, Qinqin Xie, Xiling Hu, Yarui Wang, Junsheng Peng

“…Phase 1 aims to assess the health needs of patients with poorly controlled T2DM by conducting semi-structured interviews with patients, doctors and nurses. …”
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Patterns of Health Services and Medicine Utilisation by First‐Generation Pakistani Immigrants in New Zealand by Noor A. Mann, Zain A. Khan, Saima Asghar, Afshan Rani, Nadia Hussain, Sumera S. Akhtar, Susan Heydon, Mudassir Anwar

“…Methods Convenience and snowball sampling using social media platforms were used to conduct eleven semi‐structured interviews consisting of two participants per interview. …”
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Heritage asset management and local government accountability: The role of transparency, participation, and financial capacity by Aries Tanno, Khadijah Ath Thahirah, Anne Putri, Ratnawati Raflis

“…The sample included 250 local government employees actively engaged in heritage asset management. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire between March and June 2024, with responses analyzed using WarpPLS. …”
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