Pathways to change in existential group treatment: experiences from older adults with psychological distress in primary care by Isak Erling, Carl Anton Waltersson, Margda Waern, Maria Tillfors, Sara Hed, Stefan Wiktorsson, Anne Ingeborg Berg

“…Conclusions Older adults’ experiences of existential group treatment suggest that engaging in existential dimensions of aging can be helpful when done in a structured setting together with others. Reduced experiential avoidance, increased determination to do what feels meaningful, relational aspects as well as one’s own commitment to therapy can help explain how existential group treatment may contribute to change among older adults with psychological distress.…”
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Regulating antimicrobial resistance in the environment: analysis of Thailand legal framework and areas for reinforcement by Angkana Lekagul, Saowapa Khotchalai, Wanwisa Kaewkhankhaeng, Mary Gordoncillo, Fuangfa Utrarachkij, Viroj Tangcharoensathien

“…Methods: A qualitative approach was employed, combining a literature review and semi-structured interviews with 28 key informants from diverse regulatory sectors, including the ministries of health, agriculture, and environment. …”
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Predictors of stress among nucleic acid sampling support nurses (NASSNs) during the COVID-19 pandemic by Ping Feng, Liyan Gu, Xiaoying Lu, Min Hu, Yanqiu Weng, Wenyao Chen

“…An online cross-sectional survey with structured questionnaires was used, including socio-demographic information, the stressor scale of nucleic acid sampling nurses (SSNASN), and the challenge–hindrance stress scale (CHSS). …”
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Thinking beyond green space: exploring a development project for aligning with UN SDGs by incorporating social value in architecture by Shantanu Biswas Linkon, Carmela Cucuzzella

“…By adopting a case study-based approach, this qualitative research collected data through site visits, Key Informant interviews (KII), semi-structured interviews, questionnaire surveys, and observation. …”
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Constraint - Induced Movement Therapy: Determinants and Correlates of Duration of Adherence to Restraint use Among Stroke Survivors with Hemiparesis by Arinola Olasumbo Sanya, Olumide Olasunkanmi Dada

“…</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty stroke survivors with hemiparesis who met the inclusion criteria were consecutively recruited from the physiotherapy out-patient clinics, using a purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on clinical and socio-demographic parameters. …”
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Healthcare organizations in crisis context: decision-making models and roles of CEOs by Anna Romiti, Mario Del Vecchio, Caterina Cavicchi, Emidia Vagnoni

“…Methods Based on a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 49 CEOs of Italian healthcare organizations, including both local health authorities and independent hospitals. …”
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PO48 | Thrombotic risk evaluation and thrombophilia testing in beta-thalassemia patients: a retrospective cohort analysis from a reference regional center

“…However, more well-structured studies are needed to reach definitive conclusions. …”
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Challenges and Barriers of Online Teaching: Perspective of Faculty in a Private Medical College of Lahore by Naureen Omar, Ifra Aslam, Syeda Mahnoor Nadeem, Ramsha Batool, Umbreen Navied, Muhammad Subhan Feroze

“…List of faculty members was obtained from the Human Resource Department amounting to 140, a sample size of 70 was selected which was the half of total sample. A predesigned, structured questionnaire was used. Approval from IRB committee and consent was obtained. …”
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Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Measures on Nausea and Vomiting during First Trimester of Pregnancy by Asmaa I. Marak, Mona A. El-Sheikh, Eman M. S. Ahmed

“…All women received the evidence-based intervention. Data were collected using three tools. A structured interviewing questionnaire, pregnancy symptoms inventory (PSI), and weekly follow-up record. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO-ASSISTED TEACHING MODULE ON REDUCTION OF WEIGHT GAIN BY AEROBIC EXERCISE AMONG OBESE FEMALE COLLEGE by Bhanupriya Das, Niyati Das, Parikshita Khatua

“…The objectives of the “study” were to assess the “obesity ” of “Female adolescent college students“ before & after VATM, to evaluate the effectiveness of VATM on the reduction of weight gain by aerobic exercise among obese female students, to find out the association between the post-test measurement score of obese female college students with their selected demographic variables. Data were collected by using a structured demographic variable questionnaire and measurement of height, weight, and BMI schedule. …”
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Prevalence, Severity, and Correlates of Anaemia in Pregnancy among Antenatal Attendees in Warri, South-Southern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional and Hospital-Based Study by Victor Omote, Henry Awele Ukwamedua, Nathaniel Bini, Emmanuel Kashibu, Joel Rimamnde Ubandoma, Akafa Ranyang

“…A total of 218 pregnant women were recruited from the antenatal clinic of Central Hospital Warri using simple random technique after approval from the institutional review board and consent from the participants. Data on sociodemographics, economic status, and clinical history were collected using a pretested structured interviewer’s questionnaire. …”
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The recovery experiences of individuals with schizophrenia in northwestern Ethiopia by Selamawit Kassa, Setareh Ghahari, Rosemary Lysaght, Carrie Anne Marshall, Missaye Mulatie Mengstie

“…Seventeen participants were purposefully selected from two hospitals in Northwestern Ethiopia. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted, and data was analyzed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis.ResultsFinally, four themes were generated: the first theme was the meaning of recovery. …”
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Shadows and light: navigating teachers’ time poverty and blended teaching acceptance with social support and job satisfaction in EFL teachers’ voyage by Qing Zhou, Haoran Ma, Min Zhu, Huaizhi Chen, Qiuyu Gong

“…A total of 793 English teachers from various Chinese universities participated, providing data through a structured questionnaire. The relationships were analyzed using regression and path analysis to validate the hypothesized model. …”
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Factors associated with positive perceptions of sealant use on permanent molars among Brazilian dentists by Larissa Yumi ITO, Leticia Maíra WAMBIER, Ana Cláudia Rodrigues CHIBINSKI, Manoelito Ferreira SILVA JUNIOR, Denise Stadler WAMBIER

“…A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted with Brazilian dentists between July and October 2021 to examine their use of social media and gather data regarding sealant-related practices. A structured questionnaire was developed and applied to collect information on participants’ professional profiles, clinical indications, materials, techniques, and perceptions of pit and fissure sealants. …”
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Perceived barriers and enablers for consuming a diverse diet in women residing in resource-poor communities in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study by Samukelisiwe S Madlala, Jillian Hill, Ernesta Kunneke, Mieke Faber

“…Background: Several studies have shown that South Africans consume a diet low in variety.Objective: To explore the barriers and enablers for consuming a diverse diet in resource-poor communities around Cape Town.Design: A qualitative study design was used. Data were collected from focus-group discussions (FGDs) conducted in Afrikaans, IsiXhosa, and English, using a semi-structured guide.Setting: Twelve community sites in Cape Town, South Africa.Subjects: Study participants were 24 Black and 21 Mixed-ancestry women (n = 45) with a mean age of 49.7 ± 7.8 years.Results: Fourteen FGDs were conducted with an average of three participants per FGD. …”
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Polymorphisms in MTNR1A (rs2119882) and CLOCK (rs1801260) genes are associated with facial acne susceptibility in gas station workers. by Yi Chi, Xueqin Yang, Donglin Deng, Peimao Li, Yingbiao Zhang

“…Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and occupational data were obtained via structured interviews. Logistic regression models were used to assess the association between gene polymorphisms and acne risk, adjusting for relevant covariates. …”
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Uncovering the inflammatory profile of obese children: examining the link between body mass index for age and insulin resistance in the Gaza Strip by Balsam Said Abu Ghazza, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Amany El Afifi

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the role of inflammation in the relationship between body mass index (BMI)-for-age and insulin resistance among first-grade students in the Gaza Strip.Materials and methodsA cross-sectional study conducted between March and April 2023 involved 185 students, aged six, from five primary schools. Data were collected via structured questionnaires covering demographics, socio-economic status, lifestyle, and medical history. …”
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Chest Tube Removal: Efficacy of Cold Application and Breathing Exercises on Pain and Anxiety Level by Rasha M. Elmetwaly, Reham A. E. El Sayed

“…A Purposive sample included 60 patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgical procedures and having at least two chest tubes in place. Data were collected using three tools; a structured interviewing questionnaire, pain intensity assessment visual numeric scale, short-form McGill pain assessment questionnaire, modified comfort scale, and breathing exercise checklist. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among patients with diabetic foot ulcers towards disease management by Liangxiao Xie, Changshun Wei, Liqun Chen, Huaqiang Zheng, Jiajia Dong, Jinzhi Wu

“…Patients diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcers were invited to participate. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, KAP related to diabetic foot ulcer management. …”
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Clinical staff’s perceptions of transitional care from hospital to home for stroke patients: a qualitative study by Yujia Jin, Xiaojing Guo, Dominique A. Cadilhac, Yunjing Qiu, Shanshan Wang, Zhenxiang Zhang, Lanlan Zhang, Beilei Lin

“…Methods This qualitative descriptive phenomenological study involved semi-structured interviews with 15 clinical staff members in the neurology department of a tertiary hospital, conducted either face-to-face or via telephone. …”
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