Orthopaedic Consultation is Associated With Fewer Patient-Perceived Barriers to Total Joint Arthroplasty by Insa Mannstadt, BS, BA, J. Alex B. Gibbons, BA, Troy B. Amen, MD, MBA, Mangala Rajan, PhD, Sarah R. Young, PhD, Henry Tischler, MD, Michael L. Parks, MD, Mark Figgie, MD, Anne Bass, MD, Linda Russell, MD, Bella Mehta, MD, MS, Iris Navarro-Millán, MD, Susan M. Goodman, MD

“…Methods: We performed a post-hoc analysis of questionnaire responses based on data from a previous study that used semi-structured interviews with patients with advanced osteoarthritis. …”
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Sand nourishment for multifunctional coastal climate adaptation: three key implications for researchers by Haye H. Geukes, Tosca T. Kettler, Eva M. Lansu, Vincent Bax, Solveig Höfer, Matthieu A. de Schipper, Renske de Winter, Arjen P. Luijendijk, Valerie C. Reijers, Peter M. van Bodegom, Wietse I. van de Lageweg, Tjisse van der Heide, Alexander P.E. van Oudenhoven

“…We conducted stakeholder workshops to scope and inform our perspective, performed semi-structured literature reviews to concretise and validate this for international applications, built a qualitative model to visualise our interdisciplinary overview of how nourishments impact coastal multifunctionality, reflected on this in expert workshops, and identified implications for researchers. …”
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Development prospects of “Internet + medical and health services” in Shandong: application status and public acceptance by YingJie Gao, YaQiong Wang, XiaoLin Yan, GuanNan Sun, Cong Chen, Xiang Gao

“…A structured questionnaire was employed to gather information on the general characteristics of the respondents and information about platform usage and user experiences.ResultsOf the 400 distributed questionnaires, 353 were valid. …”
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Decision analysis to identify the ideal treatment for adult spinal deformity: What is the impact of complications on treatment outcomes? by Emre Acaroglu, Umit Ozgur Guler, Aysun Cetinyurek-Yavuz, Selcen Yuksel, Yasemin Yavuz, Selim Ayhan, Montse Domingo-Sabat, Ferran Pellise, Ahmet Alanay, Francesco S. Perez Grueso, Frank Kleinstück, Ibrahim Obeid

“…DA was structured in two main steps; 1) Baseline analysis (Assessing the probabilities of outcomes, Assessing the values of preference -utilities-, Combining information on probability and utility and assigning the quality adjusted life expectancy (QALE) for each treatment) and 2) Sensitivity analysis. …”
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Citizen Science from the Perspective of Higher Education Professors by Helton Luis Nina Lameira, Mayerly Alexandra Guerrero-Moreno, Everton Cruz Silva, Paulo Roberto Brasil Santos, Maria Alexandra Teodósio, José Max Barbosa Oliveira-Junior

“…We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive study using a semi-structured questionnaire distributed via Google Forms and composed of 40 open and closed questions covering the sociodemographic, professional, and conceptual aspects of CS. …”
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Cyber-Physical Emulation and Threat Scenario Simulation for Enhanced Microgrid Resilience by Khandaker Akramul Haque, Mohamed Massaoudi, Leen Al Homoud, Katherine R. Davis, Mahmoud Kabalan, Hassan Salamy

“…Unlike previous testbeds that focus primarily on single-layer analysis or simplified attack models, our framework uniquely integrates real-world microgrid specifications with comprehensive cyber network emulation, enabling the first systematic evaluation of complex multi-stage attacks on operational microgrids using industry-standard protocols and structured adversarial techniques. …”
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Multimorbidity in tuberculosis (TB) and its impact on patient care (MITICare): a cross-sectional study nested within a prospective cohort study protocol. [version 1; peer review: 2... by Katherine Hill, Christine Sekaggya-Wiltshire, Derek Sloan, Molly Naisanga, Rogers Owori, Helen R Stagg, Sarah Mills, Stellah Mpagama, Noela Owarwo

“…Multimorbidity shall be assessed using structured questionnaires, simple examination and blood analysis. …”
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Increase in colonic propionate as a method of preventing weight gain in adults aged 20–40 years: iPREVENT, a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, parallel-group trial by Gary Frost, Joana C Vasconcelos, Jennifer E Pugh, Aisha Anjum, Katerina Petropoulou, George Thom, Louise McCombie, Martina Tashkova, Sumayya Alshehhi, Daphne Babalis, Leah Holroyd, Christina Prechtl, Tom Preston, Mike J Lean, Waljit Dhillo, A Toby Prevost, and Douglas Morrison

“…The analysis of the primary end point incorporates the earlier correlated interim measurements of body weight in a linear mixed-effects (LME) model and is adjusted for baseline continuous body weight and other categorical randomisation stratifiers with further specification of the role of time point, and correlation structure, detailed in the statistical analysis plan. …”
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Changing trends in ethnicity and academic performance: observational cohort data from a UK medical school by Heidi Lempp, Sam Norton, James B Galloway, Benjamin Clarke, Jonathan Turner, Shuangyu Li, Prokriti Mukherji, Maryam A Adas, Thomas Mulvey, Mark D Russell

“…Ethnicity was self-declared during enrolment as White, Asian, Black, mixed and other.Main outcome measure Module mark (distinction, merit, pass, fail) graded according to a variety of assessments, including single best answer examinations, objective structured clinical examinations and coursework submissions. …”
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Patient centered medication treatment for opioid use disorder in rural Vermont: a qualitative study by Emily G. Hichborn, Owen B. Murray, Eilis I. Murphy, Tess E. Gallant, Sarah K. Moore, Bethany M. McLeman, John Saroyan, Anthony Folland, Megan Mitchell, Lisa A. Marsch

“…Methods Fifteen semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted from August through November of 2021 regarding patient experiences receiving MOUD in 13 Vermont Hub and Spoke clinics. …”
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Household latrine utilization and associated factors in semi-urban areas of northeastern Ethiopia. by Deres Asnake, Metadel Adane

“…Data were collected by trained workers using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire via face-to-face interviews and on-the-spot observations of the latrines. …”
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Herbal medicine use and associated factors among lactating mothers visiting maternal and child health clinic at Woldia comprehensive specialized hospital, North Wollo Zone, Ethiopi... by Teshome Gebremeskel Aragie, Mekbib Afework

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire through face-to-face interviews and entered using EPI-Data version 4.2.0. …”
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Health Care Professionals’ Experiences and Opinions About Generative AI and Ambient Scribes in Clinical Documentation: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Carolina Garcia Sanchez, Anna Kharko, Maria Hägglund, Sara Riggare, Charlotte Blease

“…ResultsThe results will be presented as a narrative synthesis structured along the key themes of the evidence mapped. …”
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A qualitative RE-AIM evaluation of an embedded community paramedicine program in an Ontario Family Health Team by Sarisha Philip, Lauren Konikoff, Samuel Tiukuvaara, Tracey Izzard, Kyle Sitka, Ghislain Bercier, Kimberley Hewton, Barry Bruce, Mark Fraser, Karen Ferguson, Chris LeBouthillier, Courtney Maskerine, Krystal Kehoe MacLeod

“…Methods In this qualitative study, we conducted 12 semi-structured interviews with the community paramedicine team (n=4) and other staff from the FHT (n=8), including physicians, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals (AHPs), and the program director. …”
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Continuous quality improvement across a South Australian health service and the role it plays in a learning health system: a qualitative study by Mia Bierbaum, Susan Hillier, Louise A. Ellis, Robyn Clay-Williams, Angie Goodrich, Robert Padbury, Peter Hibbert

“…Methods A qualitative study was conducted in 2023/2024 to evaluate the implementation of CIP009 and 12 associated quality improvement projects. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with key stakeholders (executives, coaches and CIP009 fellows) and guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). …”
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Komunikasi interpersonal pasangan berpacaran long distance relationship di kalangan mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi Fishipol UNY by Muhammad Kaisar Melgajanarsyah, Suranto Aw

“…Methods of data collection using semi-structured interview method. In determining the sample, the technique used is purposive sampling with predetermined criteria. …”
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The AFFIRM Framework for gender-affirming care: qualitative findings from the Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Equity Study by Meg Quint, Schuyler Bailar, Alexis Miranda, Shalender Bhasin, Devin O’Brien-Coon, Sari L. Reisner

“…Interviews were semi-structured, explored prior and current experiences in healthcare and ideal gender-affirming care models, and conducted virtually via a secure Zoom platform. …”
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Navigating life after gastric cancer surgery: a qualitative exploration of the dyadic patient-caregiver perspective on quality of life outcomes by Yingying Gu, Xiuxiu Ma, Hanjia Xin, Ziying Xiang, Yanmei Chen, Chaozhu He

“…Based on the results of the pre-interviews, we made some adjustments to the interview format, i.e., interviewing some informants individually and others jointly. We used semi-structured interviews for data collection for the qualitative study, where participants were informed about the study, their roles, the risks and benefits of the study, and signed an informed consent form before the interviews began. …”
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Resiliensi Remaja Pasca Kematian Salah Satu Orangtua Diakibatkan Kecelakaan by Alifian Yogi Suprapmanto, Patria Mukti, Sujoko Sujoko

“…The method used in this research is the interview method with a semi-structured interview technique. Methods of data collection by conducting direct interviews. …”
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Admission outcomes and their associated factors among children admitted to the paediatric emergency unit within 24 hours of Dilla University Referral Hospital, Ethiopia, 2023: a cr... by Binyam Tariku Seboka, Tomas Yeheyis, Yihenew Ayehu Dessie, Samuel Jigso Dube, Abel Desalegn Demeke, Mekdes Mekonnen Feleke, Abdo Hajo Jarso, Asresu Feleke Bati, Etaferaw Udo, Selam Tadele Markos, Chalachew Kassaw, Amdehiwot Aynalem Debebe, Ephrem Geja Gechere

“…A total of 885 complete charts of the children aged 29 days to 14 years were analysed. Structured checklist was used for data collection. STATA V.14 was used for data analysis. …”
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