Development for a concept mapping multicultural education program for Mother and Baby Unit nurses: a quasi-experimental study in South Korea by Dahae Kang, Soonyoung Shon

“…Methods This study utilized the ADDIE model (which comprises the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation stages) to design and implement a concept mapping-based multicultural education program for MBU nurses in a quasi-experimental pre- and post-test design. …”
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The impact of an organized physical activity program on the health indicators of students from differ-ent cultural groups in second chance school setting by Sotirios Vousiopoulos, Olga Kouli, Helen Douda, Vasiliki Derri

“… The primary objective of this research was to assess the impact of a structured physical activity program on the health indicators of adult students attending a multicultural Second Chance School (SCS). …”
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Effectiveness of a shared decision-making program in reducing unplanned dialysis in advanced chronic kidney disease: a retrospective cohort study by Pannawat Mongkolrattanakul, Kittiphan Chienwichai

“…Multivariate analysis indicated that participation in the SDM program (OR = 0.19, p = 0.001), peritoneal dialysis (OR = 0.26, p = 0.032), and higher serum albumin at the initiation of dialysis (OR = 0.33, p = 0.014) were protective factors against unplanned dialysis. …”
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Medication safety with oral antitumour therapeutics in paediatrics (youngAMBORA): A mixed-methods approach towards a tailored care program. by Phyllis Lensker, Lisa Cuba, Katja Gessner, Martin F Fromm, Frank Dörje, Markus Metzler

“…The randomised AMBORA trial (Medication Safety With Oral Antitumour Drugs) demonstrated highly positive outcomes of a clinical pharmacological/pharmaceutical care program for adults treated with numerous OAT, but comparable concepts in paediatrics are lacking so far.…”
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Convex Optimization of Markov Decision Processes Based on Z Transform: A Theoretical Framework for Two-Space Decomposition and Linear Programming Reconstruction by Shiqing Qiu, Haoyu Wang, Yuxin Zhang, Zong Ke, Zichao Li

“…This study establishes a novel mathematical framework for stochastic maintenance optimization in production systems by integrating Markov decision processes (MDPs) with convex programming theory. We develop a Z-transformation-based dual-space decomposition method to reconstruct MDPs into a solvable linear programming form, resolving the inherent instability of traditional models caused by uncertain initial conditions and non-stationary state transitions. …”
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Evaluation of a community-based HIV test and start program in a conflict affected rural area of Yambio County, South Sudan. by Cecilia Ferreyra, Laura Moretó-Planas, Fara Wagbo Temessadouno, Beatriz Alonso, Buai Tut, Victoria Achut, Mohamed Eltom, Endashaw M Aderie, Vicente Descalzo-Jorro, Vicente Descalzo-Jorro

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Our study shows that HCT and early ART initiation in conflict affected populations can be provided with good program outcomes. RIC and virological suppression are comparable with facility-based HIV programs and to those in stable contexts. …”
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Predicting Postoperative Complications in Older Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction Using the National Quality Improvement Program Risk Calculator by Sebastian Holm, MD, Jenny Löfgren, MD, PhD, Johann Zdolsek, MD, PhD, Juan Enrique Berner, MD, MSc, FRCS(Plast), Fredrik Landström, MD, PhD

“…The observed complications were compared with those predicted by the NSQIP calculator. …”
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Weight Loss and Engagement in a Tirzepatide-Supported Digital Obesity Program: A Four-Arm Patient-Blinded Retrospective Cohort Study by Louis Talay, Matt Vickers, Catherine Bell, Tom Galvin

“…Methods: This study retrospectively compared 16-week program engagement and weight-loss outcomes in a cohort of 522 patients from the Juniper UK DWLS who received four variants of Tirzepatide-supported lifestyle coaching. …”
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Patients experiencing statin-induced myalgia exhibit a unique program of skeletal muscle gene expression following statin re-challenge. by Marshall B Elam, Gipsy Majumdar, Khyobeni Mozhui, Ivan C Gerling, Santiago R Vera, Hannah Fish-Trotter, Robert W Williams, Richard D Childress, Rajendra Raghow

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Detection the Genetic Polymorphisms of the Programmed Cell Death Gene PD1.3 G/A (rs11568821) in Coronavirus Disease Patients by Dheyaa Saleh Mahdi, Refif Sabih AL-Shawk, Zainab A. Hamid

“…Background:Programmed cell death-1 protein (PD-1, Pcd1), a receptor from the CD28/CTLA-4 group, inhibits antigen receptor signaling by attracting protein tyrosine phosphatase in response to an interaction with any of the two ligands, PD-L1 or PD-L2. …”
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The impact of a quality management program for patients undergoing head and neck resection with free-flap reconstruction: longitudinal study examining sustainability by Joseph C. Dort, Khara M. Sauro, Shamir Chandarana, Christiaan Schrag, Jennifer Matthews, Steven Nakoneshny, Vida Manoloto, Tanya Miller, C. David McKenzie, Robert D. Hart, T. Wayne Matthews

“…Methods The Calgary quality management program and CP design is described the accompanying article. …”
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The effect of online training based on stroke educational program on patient’s quality of life and caregiver’s care burden: a randomized controlled trial by Amir Mohamad Nazari, Abbas Abbaszadeh, Rouzbeh Kazemi, Vahid Yousofvand, Mitra Zandi

“…This study aims to examine the impact of online training utilizing a stroke educational program on the patient’s quality of life and their caregivers’ care burden. …”
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“Evaluating the effectiveness of the Saudi laboratory specialist licensure examination preparation program for the medical laboratory sciences interns: a quasi-experimental study”... by Ahd A. Mansour, Enas Gouda

“…Success in the SLLE reflects candidates’ proficiency in applying their knowledge and skills, serving as an indicator for evaluating the quality of MLS programs. Although preparation strategies for different healthcare licensure exams have been explored, a significant lack of research focuses on SLLE preparation programs for MLS students in Saudi Arabia. …”
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A comparative longitudinal study of depression among left-behind and non-left-behind adolescents in Romania by Alina Dafinoiu, Evren Morgül, Derya Atalan Ergin, Cecilia A. Essau

“…This study investigated predictors of depression and compared levels of depression and anxiety between these groups over a year. …”
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Return Migration and Economic Development of the Home Country: A Comparative Study between Kazakhstan and South Korea by Ж.С. Исаева, Су Ын Ки

“…The research is theoretical in nature, founded on a comparative study alongside an analysis of national statistics, international reports, and previously completed qualitative studies. …”
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Comparing the Fiscal Consequences of Controlled and Uncontrolled Osteoarthritis Pain Applying a UK Public Economic Perspective by Rui Martins, Nikos Kotsopoulos, Melodi Kosaner Kließ, Craig Beck, Lucy Abraham, Samuel Large, Patricia Schepman, Mark P. Connolly

“…Health-care costs were calculated based on estimates from an UK observational study. The base case analysis compared the projected lost tax revenue and transfer payments for a 50-year-old cohort with severe OA pain, retiring at age 65…”
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Comparing Anxiety and Perceived Social Support in Hypertensive and Non-Hypertensive Pregnant Women in Khorramabad, Western Iran by Khatereh Anbari, Parastoo Baharvand, Parisa Khosravi

“…Background: Pregnant women are prone to experience anxiety and life-threatening problems such as hypertension. This study aims to compare the anxiety and perceived social support in hypertensive and healthy pregnant women in Khorramabad, western Iran. …”
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Impact of acellular immunization against pertussis; comparative experience of four countries in North, Central and South America by María L. Ávila-Agüero, Miguel Betancourt-Cravioto, Ruby Trejo Varon, Juan Pablo Torres, Ana G. Lucas, Francisco Becerra-Posada, Carlos Espinal

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Impact of COVID-19 on heart rate variability in post-COVID individuals compared to a control group by Aldair Darlan Santos-de-Araújo, Daniela Bassi-Dibai, Renan Shida Marinho, Izadora Moraes Dourado, Lucivalda Viegas de Almeida, Sigrid de Sousa dos Santos, Shane A. Phillips, Audrey Borghi-Silva

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Integrating Virtual Reality Simulations in Clinical Skill Training for Medical Students: A Comparative Effectiveness Study by Zaineb Qamar, Zubia Waqar, Laraib Qamar, Ramila Khan, Bilal Masood, Komal Zara Khan

“…Results: Research results revealed that the VR group demonstrated better skill acquisition and retention outcomes (p<0.01 and p<0.05) compared to those in the traditional training program. …”
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