ID121 Methodological Guidelines and Publications of Benefitrisk Assessment for Health Technology Assessment: A Scoping Review by Erica Aranha Suzumura, Bruna de Oliveira Ascef, Fernando Henrique de Albuquerque Maia, Aline Frossard Ribeiro Bortoluzzi, Sidney Marcel Domingues, Natalia Santos Farias, Franciele Cordeiro Gabriel, Beate Jahn, Uwe Siebert, Patrícia Coelho de Soárez

“…In the last two decades, efforts have been observed to use more structured, objective and transparent approaches, aiming at better communication and decision-making by stakeholders. …”
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Exploring Floristic Diversity, Propagation Patterns, and Plant Functions in Domestic Gardens across Urban Planning Gradient in Lubumbashi, DR Congo by Yannick Useni Sikuzani, Bernard Kisangani Kalonda, Médard Mpanda Mukenza, Jonas Yona Mleci, Alex Mpibwe Kalenga, François Malaisse, Jan Bogaert

“…The objective was to analyze the spatial structure, plant diversity, propagation strategies, and ecological functions of domestic gardens. …”
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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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Translation, Adaptation, and Validation of a Traditional Chinese Version of the Family Caregiver Medication Administration Hassle Scale by Ku TL, Wu SY, Chie WC, Huang YM

“…Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was performed to investigate the FCMAHS-TC’s factor structure. Qualitative data from interviews were analyzed using content analysis to provide triangulated evidence of scale adaptability.Results: The FCMAHS-TC demonstrated strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.94) and test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.78). …”
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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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Bacterial Infections Transmitted by Ticks in Barnaul: Epidemiological and Epizootological Situation, Diagnostic Problems by T. A. Chekanova, A V. Rakov, K. Petremgvdlishvili, A. V. Timonin, N. V. Lukyanenko, T. V. Safyanova, S. V. Shirokostup, N. Ya. Lukyanenko, U. V. Kalinina, I. G. Pashchenko

“…The contribution of other tick-borne infections (TBI) to the structure of overall morbidity in the subject is significantly lower. …”
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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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Effective Experiences in Developing Managers' Strategic Thinking: A Phenomenological Approach by Mohammad Abooyee Ardakan, Fereshteh Mohammadi, Hamid Reza Yazdani, Ali Heidary

“…To uncover the nuances of how managers in the Fintech industry develop strategic thinking skills, the study utilized semi-structured interviews. These interviews were meticulously designed to align with the research objectives, offering participants the opportunity to richly reconstruct and reflect upon their relevant experiences. …”
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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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Dry Eye Epidemiology in Patients before Refractive Operations by S. N. Sakhnov, S. V. Yanchenko, A. V. Malyshev, Y. A. Kalantaevskaya, R. A. Ismaylova, E. M. Ehieva, M. V. Grishenko, I. V. Gorbunova, O. F. Ozhug, O. A. Klokova

“…Conclusion: Raising the awareness of ophthalmologists about the prevalence of early DE manifestations in patients before refractive surgery will help optimize the detection of this pathology. The obtained data on the structure of DE clinical and pathogenetic variants and the etiological prerequisites can serve as a basis for the development of therapy. …”
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Left Atrium Involvement in Lymphoma Patients: Single Center Observational Study by E. Yu. Salakheeva, I. Ya. Sokolova, O. V. Lyapidevskaya, K. A. Zhbanov, S. A. Tsatsurova, N. I. Kanevskiy, V. O. Stebakova, E. V. Privalova, I. S. Ilgisonis, Yu. N. Belenkov, A. A. Shchendrygina

“…Aim. To assess the structure and performance of left atrium (LA) before and after 3 cycles of anticancer treatment in lymphoma patients, as well as the incidences of supraventricular arrhythmia (SVA) and the levels of biomarkers of inflammation.Material and Methods. …”
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Validation of the Traditional Chinese Version of the Belief About Medicines Questionnaire-Specific Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Taiwan by Huang YM, Yang YM, Wang T, Ho YF, Chan HY

“…Exploratory factor analysis confirmed a two-factor structure consistent with the original English version, comprising the Specific-Necessity and Specific-Concerns subscales. …”
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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ASSORTMENT OF DIFFERENT MEDICATION GROUPS USED IN THE CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF THE MUNICIPAL REGION AND THE REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF THE FEDERAL STATE... by B. G. Bochkarev, I. V. Kalinin, T. I. Kabakova

“…The aim of this study was to analyze the structure of medication consumption in comparable hospitals in the penitentiary and civilian healthcare systems. …”
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‘Time is of the essence’: upper-body aerobic exercise to improve cardiovascular health during inpatient rehabilitation within the first year following spinal cord injury – protocol... by Samuel J E Lucas, Tom E Nightingale, Naveen Kumar, Shin-Yi Chiou, Afroditi Stathi, Manish Kalla, Daniel D Hodgkiss, Shane J T Balthazaar, Aheed E F Osman, Srinivasa C Budithi, Joy Roy Chowdhury

“…Consequently, early aerobic exercise to reduce CVD risks is not standard practice in subacute SCI care, potentially missing an opportunity for optimal cardiovascular rehabilitation, especially given observed reductions in cardiac structure and function within the first year post-SCI. …”
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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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Exploratory development of human–machine interaction strategies for post-stroke upper-limb rehabilitation by Kang Xia, Xue-Dong Chang, Chong-Shuai Liu, Yu-Hang Yan, Han Sun, Yi-Min Wang, Xin-Wei Wang

“…The active patient-in-charge strategy incorporates data acquisition matrices and a new deep learning model, which is developed based on Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Transformer structure, aims to capture subtle motion intentions. …”
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Clinical Performance of Non Caries Excavation and Conventional Techniques of Caries Removal in Primary Molars: A Split-mouth Randomised Control Trial by Aiyer Aishwarya, Penmatsa Chaitanya, Chandrapa Vinay, KS Uloopi, Penmetsa Ahalya, Gadisetti Lakshmi Surekha

“…These treatments halt the progression of decay while preserving natural tooth structure and supporting the tooth’s ability to heal. …”
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Advancing the selection of implementation science theories, models, and frameworks: a scoping review and the development of the SELECT-IT meta-framework by Guillaume Fontaine, Meagan Mooney, Joshua Porat-Dahlerbruch, Katherine Cahir, Moriah Ellen, Anne Spinewine, Natalie Taylor, Rachael Laritz, Ève Bourbeau-Allard, Jeremy M. Grimshaw

“…The SELECT-IT meta-framework offers a structured, context-sensitive approach for selecting appropriate TMFs. …”
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