Communication Medium Used by Clients and Health Professionals in Accessing and Providing Healthcare in Low Resource Setting: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study by Mathias Dongyele, Daniel Ansong, Francis Adjei Osei, Evans Xorse Amuzu, Nicholas Karikari Mensah, Alfred Kwame Owusu, Bright Atta Dankwa, Samuel Frimpong Odoom, Joseph Bonney, Duncan Adjei, Anne Amusu, Emmanuel Kofi Akowuah, Kelvin Lartey, Seth Christopher Yaw Appiah, Sam Newton

“…Cross-sectional design was employed with a multilevel sampling method to select a total of 650 participants consisting of 303 clients, 303 health workers, and 44 hospital directorate managers for the study. A structured survey questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents. …”
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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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Variability in anticoagulation duration and follow-up for deep venous thrombosis: a retrospective cohort study by Adam Darnley, Thomas Knight, Jecko Thachil

“…Current guidelines recommend a minimum of 3 months of anticoagulation, followed by reassessment to determine the need for continued therapy.1 However, no structured follow-up pathway exists within our Trust. …”
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A qualitative pilot study exploring the acceptability of a peer provider delivered substance use brief intervention from the perspective of youth in Kenya by Florence Jaguga, Matthew C. Aalsma, Leslie A. Enane, Matthew Turissini, Edith Kamaru Kwobah, Edith Apondi, Julius Barasa, Gilliane Kosgei, Yvonne Olando, Mary A. Ott

“…Methods We conducted qualitative semi-structured interviews with youth participants (n = 25) to explore acceptability of a substance use BI. …”
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EXPLORING DISCOURSE MARKERS IN COMPLAINTS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NATIVE AND NON-NATIVE ITALIAN SPEAKERS by Anna De Marco, Emanuela Paone

“…The goal is to understand the role of DMs in mitigating, intensifying, or structuring complaints in Italian language learners at A1-A2 and B1-B2 levels compared to native speakers. …”
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Tailoring nursing interventions to empower patients: personal coping strategies and self-management in type 2 diabetes care by Ateya Megahed Ibrahim, Fatma Abd El Latief Gano, Hassanat Ramadan Abdel-Aziz, Nora H. Elneblawi, Donia Elsaid Fathi Zaghamir, Lobna Mohamed Mohamed Abu Negm, Rasha Kamal Mohamed Sweelam, Safaa Ibrahim Ahmed, Heba Ahmed Osman Mohamed, Fathia gamal elsaid hassabelnaby, Aziza Mohamed Kamel

“…Aim This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured diabetes self-management education program on patients’ self-management behaviors, empowerment, and activation levels. …”
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Multi-Stage Evaluation of Demolition and Reclamation Carbon Storage from "System Design-Construction-Quality Effect" Perspectives by Deng Pingping, Ye Changdong, Ke Chunpeng, Hu Yueming, Fu Xiaoping, Zhou Long

“…Guangdong Province was selected as a representative case study for developing a comprehensive multi-stage evaluation framework for carbon storage, structured across three sequential stages: System Design (SD), Construction (CO), and Quality Effect (QE). …”
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Prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depression among chronically ill older adults in Zunyi, China: a cross-sectional study by Xiaoling Zhao, Xiaoling Zhao, Xiaoling Zhao, Xiaoli Yuan, Dan Meng, Heting Liang, Yan Xiong, Yan Xiong, Yunting Li, Yunting Li, Shuang Li, Mei He, Mei He, Pan Cai

“…Relevant demographic and clinical data were collected using structured questionnaire contents of sociodemographic characteristics, Self-Assessment Scale for Anxiety (SAS), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), Brief Miniature Nutritional Assessment Scale (MNA-SF), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Barthel Index (BI), etc., and bivariate analyses were carried out to explore the anxiety according to the different characteristics of the subjects Bivariate analyses were conducted to explore the differences in anxiety and depression according to the different characteristics of the subjects, and multifactorial logistic regression analyses were conducted to test the factors affecting anxiety and depression.FindingsA total of 9,998 subjects were enrolled in this study, and 9,821 valid questionnaires were obtained. …”
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Establishing rabbit critical-size bone defects to evaluate the bone-regeneration potential of porous calcium phosphate ceramics by Wei Lei, Yan Wu, Yan Wu, Hao Yuan, Ping He, Jingqi Wu, Jingrong Chen, Yuxiao Liu, Hongmei Zhang, Joost D. de Bruijn, Xuerong Xiang, Ping Ji, Huipin Yuan, Huipin Yuan, Mingzheng Li

“…A 12.6-mm cranial defect was confirmed as a CSDs after 12 weeks, with submicron surface-structured biphasic calcium-phosphate (BCP) implants [consisting of 20% hydroxyapatite and 80% tricalcium phosphate (TCP)] demonstrating significantly higher bone formation (32.2% ± 10.6%) than micron surface-structured TCP (TCP-B) implants (17.8% ± 4.6%, p = 0.0121). …”
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The journey of playing: a qualitative evaluation of ‘Maze Out,’ a serious game for eating disorders by Maria Mercedes Guala, Helene Nygaard Nielsen, Kim Bul, David Clinton, Martina Scarpelli, Regina Christiansen, Finn Skårderud, Anette Søgaard Nielsen

“…Methods Seven patients over 18 years old with an ED diagnosis receiving TAU at treatment institutions in Denmark, along with two relatives, three clinicians, and two support workers (collectively referred to as caregivers), participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed separately for patients and caregivers. …”
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Quantification of Carbon Emissions of Building Decoration Processes by Lianxiang Zhang, Huanyu Wu, Xin Wang, Fugui Wu, Zhikun Ding, Lei Song, Xin Rong, Jing Liu, Xin Wen, Ping Zhong

“…This study employs the life cycle assessment (LCA) method to quantify the carbon emissions associated with building decorations across five typic building types: residential, hospital, educational, sports cultural, and office buildings. Data were gathered using a mix of field investigations, document reviews, and semi-structured interviews, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all life cycle stages. …”
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Understanding the marital self-disclosure experience during chemotherapy for gastric cancer: a qualitative study by Ye Zhou, Ye Zhou, Chong Chin Che, Mei Chan Chong, Haiyan Zhao, Yuzhu Hou, Min Zhao

“…From January to June 2024, 18 pairs of gastric cancer patients and their spouse caregivers, who were hospitalized in the oncology department of a tertiary hospital in Jingjiang, Jiangsu Province, participated in semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Data was transcribed within 24 h after each interview, supported by field notes. …”
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Risk of zoonotic diseases among veterinary students in Nigeria: a multi-institutional national cross-sectional survey by Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed, Ayomide Samuel Afolayan, Akeem Adebola Bakare, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Uduak Akpabio, Selim Adewale Alarape, Shuaibu Gidado Adamu, Nma Bida Alhaji, Ismail Ayoade Odetokun

“…A multi-institutional national cross-sectional survey was conducted among veterinary students enrolled from the second to sixth years of 12 veterinary schools. A four-section structured questionnaire was administered capturing socio-demographic information, knowledge of zoonotic diseases, attitudes toward their prevention and control, and self-reported practices in zoonotic disease risk management. …”
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Communicating to the Intellect, Heart, and Person: A Model Describing Participants’ Experience of Goals of Care Discussions Conducted During Acute Inpatient Care by Joshua S. Lee, Katrielle Joy X.Y. Fu, Lynn Wiryasaputra, Celestine Z.Q. Lim, Paul Victor Patinadan, Joseph Y.J. Ong, Andy H.Y. Ho, Tricia S.H. Yung

“…Participants were purposively sampled from the medical oncology, geriatric, and palliative medicine departments of a tertiary hospital in Singapore. Data was gathered using semi-structured interviews. …”
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Exploring Individual Components of Sport Persistence in the Light of Gender, Education, and Level and Type of Sport by Benedek Tibor Tóth, Hanna Léna Tóth, Csanád Lukácsi, Oszkár Csaba Kocsner, Buda Lovas, Bence Tamás Selejó Joó, Hanna Czipa, Regina Bódi, Zsuzsa Lupócz, Rozália Paronai, Mátyás Kovács, Karolina Eszter Kovács

“…Data were analyzed along the lines of grounded theory. …”
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Effects of economic sanctions on cancer care for patients in Iran: a qualitative study by Maryam Nazari, Leila Haghjou, Hamideh Rashidian, Kazem Zendehdel, Najmeh Bahmanziari, Ali Haghjoo, Aziz Shamsi, Leila Mounesan

“…Methods This qualitative study was conducted by semi-structured interviews with 21 cancer patients and their family members, as well as representatives from relevant NGOs based in Tehran in 2020. …”
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