The COMBAT Project: study protocol for the development of a core outcome set for morbidity following surgery in paediatric brain tumour patients by Sandhya Trichinopoly Krishna, Nicola Harman, Conor Mallucci, Barry Pizer, Michael D. Jenkinson, Kristian Aquilina, Kim Bull, Jon Foss-Skiftesvik, Helen Hartley, James Hayden, Colin Kennedy, Ulrich W. Thomale, Sophie Wilne, Jeffrey H. Wisoff, Faris Bouaouiche, Liz Hull, John Robinson, Hannah L. Vickers, Carrol Gamble

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Stakeholder perspectives on the effects of environmental and socio-economic factors on children's health and learning: a qualitative study in Greater Manchester, England by Sarah Daniels, Hua Wei, Anne Clayson, Martie van Tongeren, Thomas Bannan, Melanie Carder, Luke Munford, Nicola Gartland

“…This study aimed to explore stakeholders' views on the impact of environmental and socio-economic factors on children's health and learning, and the effectiveness of local air quality initiatives.MethodsBetween April and June 2024, we conducted 15 semi-structured interviews with primary school teachers, local government and transport representatives from Greater Manchester (GM), a city region with high levels of deprivation in the Northwest of England. …”
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Patient and public involvement in the SPRUCE methodology study investigating electronic patient reported outcomes in oncology clinical trials by Morgaine Stiles, Monisha Dewan, Georgina Manning, Jessica Maudsley, Diana King, Jacqui Gath, Andy Deutsch, Esme Radin, Kim Watson, Franko Kowalczuk, Stephanie Foster, Alexa Gillman, Joanne Haviland, Elizabeth Hill, Lisa Lloyd, Robert Huddart, Emma Hall, Lara Philipps, Rebecca Lewis

“…The first committee meeting saw PPI members testing the electronic PRO (ePRO) system and giving feedback on this and the patient-facing documents, for which we provided structured feedback forms. Members also provided feedback on the meeting itself. …”
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Explanatory models and coping with alcohol misuse among conflict-affected men in Ukraine by Sergiy Bogdanov, Kateryna Koss, Kimberly Hook, Quincy Moore, Catharina Van der Boor, Alessandro Masazza, Daniela C. Fuhr, Bayard Roberts, Carl May, Olha Fedorets, Oxana Bayer, Andrii Karachevskyy, Abhijit Nadkarni

“…Qualitative data received from each subgroup were analysed separately. …”
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PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND LIFE QUALITY IN CORONARY HEART DISEASE PATIENTS: RESULTS OF THE RUSSIAN PART OF INTERNATIONAL MULTICENTER STUDY EUROASPIRE IV by N. V. Pogosova, R. G. Oganov, S. A. Boytsov, A. K. Ausheva, O. Yu. Sokolova, A. A. Kursakov, Yu. M. Pozdnyakov, A. O. Salbieva, I. N. Lelchuk, T. A. Gusarova, N. V. Gomyranova, A. V. Karpova, N. A. Eliseeva, E. B. Akhmedova, K. K. Bedeynikova, M. N. Korneeva

“…To the study protocol, the analysis of medical charts was included, with following visit and structured interview. During the study, long-term results were evaluated, presence and level of the risk factors, including psychosocial, life quality parameters, adequacy of the acquired by patients recommendations and the grade of adherence. …”
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Farmers’ Perception of Ecosystem Services Provided by Historical Rubber Plantations in Sankuru Province, DR Congo by Joël Mobunda Tiko, Serge Shakanye Ndjadi, Jémima Lydie OBANDZA - AYESSA, Daniel Botshumo Banga, Julien Bwazani Balandi, Charles Mumbere Musavandalo, Jean Pierre Mate Mweru, Baudouin Michel, Olivia Lovanirina Rakotondrasoa, Jean Pierre Meniko To Hulu

“…This study used a mixed methodological approach, integrating semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and statistical analyses including chi-square testing and multiple correspondence factorial analysis (MCAFA) to obtain and analyze the data comprehensively. …”
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‘I Don't Think There Is a One‐Size‐Fits‐All’: A Qualitative Study Exploring Healthcare Professional and Service Provider Perspectives of Using Innovative Models of Cervical Screeni... by Claire Bavor, Tessa Saunders, Mikayla Wolfe, Megan A. Smith, Nicola Creagh, Deborah Bateson, Angela Kelly‐Hanku, Paula Jops, Marion Saville, Natalie Taylor, Kate Broun, Julia M. L. Brotherton, Claire Nightingale

“…Methods We conducted online, semi‐structured interviews with healthcare professionals, pathology providers and community service providers (June–October 2023). …”
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Exploring indigenous knowledge and practices of the Gurage community on the biosystematics and utilization of Enset landraces for bone fracture and regeneration: the case of Gurage... by Temesgen Negassa, Asfaw Meressa, Negera Abdissa, Sileshi Degu, Getachew Addis, Eyob Debebe, Negessa Abdisa, Samuel W/kidan, Dereilo Bekere Belitibo, Sintayehu Ashenef, Werku Shanko, Zeynu Zuber, Lemessa Kumsa, Mewded Kassahun, Frehiwot Teka Assamo, Milkyas Endale

“…Descriptive statistics were employed for data presentation.ResultsA total of 37 Enset landraces were identified across the study Woredas. …”
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Peer support enhanced behavioural crisis response teams in the emergency department: protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised controlled trial by Ambrose H Wong, James D Dziura, Mark Sevilla, Yue Hu, Megan Evans, Bidisha Nath, Rebekah Heckmann, Riddhi Desai, Anusha Kumar, Isaac V Faustino, Anthony J Pavlo, Joan M Cook, Kendra Davis-Plourde, Richard Youins, Kimberly Guy, Pastor Evelyn Smith, Pastor Dana Smith, Karen Kangas, Lou Hart, Seth Powsner, Chyrell Bellamy

“…The PACT intervention will integrate peer delivery of trauma-informed care within a structured, interprofessional, team-based response protocol for behavioural crisis management. …”
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Parental perceptions of a wearable vital signs monitor for observation of newborns: in-depth interviews in three tertiary hospitals, Southwest Nigeria by Yetunde Olufisayo John-Akinola, Adejumoke Idowu Ayede, Ayomide Adeyemi, Assumpta Nantume, Adesewa Oluwatomisin Olaleye, Olugbenga Akinrinoye, Olukemi Oluwatoyin Tongo, Michael Abe Alao, Adenike Oluleye, Oluseye Sobande, Olatayo Sunday Olayemi, Bertha Akinyi Oketch, Rosena Olubanke Oluwafemi, Rosena Olubanke Oluwafemi, Patricia Ireti Eniowo, Samuel Ojo, Omolayo Adebukola Olubosede, Emmanuel Olaseinde Bello, Ismaila Sani, Teresa Cauvel, Sona Shah

“…Interviews were moderated with a semi-structured interview guide and audio recorded. Data were transcribed, coded and analyzed thematically using NVivo software.ResultsThe majority of participants expressed positive reactions to the neoGuard device, although some initial concerns were reported. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and referral practices regarding animal bites and prevention of human rabies among Traditional Health Practitioners in the eThekwini District in KwaZulu-Natal... by Maxwell Mabona, Maxwell Mabona, Maxwell Mabona, Thembekile Zwane, Babongile Mhlongo, Lazarus Kuonza, Lazarus Kuonza, Poncho Phafane, Poncho Phafane

“…Our study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and referral practices regarding human rabies and the associated factors among THPs in eThekwini District, KwaZulu-Natal.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among registered THPs in eThekwini District, collecting data through a structured, standardized questionnaire. …”
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A qualitative study on the experience of nurses in the health education for patients with ulcerative colitis based on the Ottawa decision support framework (基于渥太华决策支持框架的护士参与溃疡性结肠炎患... by LIANG Zhuolin (梁琢琳), LI Xumiao (李旭苗), WEI Rongsai (魏荣赛), LIU Jingying (刘璟莹), ZHANG Nan (张楠), MA Hongwen (马宏文)

“…Through purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 nurses from the Department of Gastroenterology. …”
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The Boost Team: transforming outreach for female veterans in rural communities by Jenny Krause Cohen, Jenny Krause Cohen, Kara Zamora-Rogoski, Caitlin McLean, Mariam Jacob, Tara Stacker, Caroline Dancu, Caroline Dancu, Jennifer Childers

“…Of Veterans who received the outreach, 58 completed a telephone survey using the Patient Empowerment Engagement Activation Survey (PEEAS), and 21 completed a semi-structured interview. Interviews focused on experiences with the NP, Boost's impact on access to and experience of VHA care, and suggestions for program improvement. …”
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Prevalence of blood-borne virus infections and uptake of hepatitis C testing and treatment in Australian prisons: the AusHep studyResearch in context by Rugiatu Bah, Yumi Sheehan, Xiaoying Li, Gregory J. Dore, Jason Grebely, Andrew R. Lloyd, Behzad Hajarizadeh, Andrew Lloyd, Behzad Hajarizadeh, Yumi Sheehan, Rugi Bah, Charlotte Li, Marianne Byrne, Tony Butler, Bridget Musarurwa, Elmira Hooshmand, Annabeth Simpson, Meya Alrayyani, Jason Grebely, Greg Dore, Nikki Price, Melissa Groom

“…Methods: Randomly-selected participants from 23 representative prisons nationally were offered point-of-care testing for HIV and HCV (anti-HCV) antibodies, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), and HCV RNA (if anti-HCV positive). Demographic data and previous HCV testing and treatment were collected by structured interview. …”
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Prospectively investigating the impact of AI on shared decision-making in post kidney transplant care (PRIMA-AI): protocol for a longitudinal qualitative study among patients, thei... by Peter Dabrock, David Samhammer, Zeineb Sassi, Sascha Eickmann, Sebastian Möller, Roland Roller, Bilgin Osmanodja, Aljoscha Burchardt, Klemens Budde, Anne Herrmann

“…Using a transdisciplinary approach, this study will explore the role and impact of an AI-decision support system (DSS) designed to assist with medical decision making in the clinical encounter.Methods and analysis This is a plan to roll out a 2 year, longitudinal qualitative interview study in a German kidney transplant centre. Semi-structured interviews with patients, SPs and physicians will be conducted at baseline and in 3-, 6-, 12- and 24-month follow-up. …”
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Rationale and methodology of a multicentric prospective cohort study on ‘Longitudinal Effects of Air Pollution Exposure on Adolescent Lungs (APEAL)’ in urban India: APEAL protocol... by George D’Souza, Anant Mohan, Padukudru Anand Mahesh, Amruta Nori-Sarma, Harish C Phuleria, Gregory Wellenius, Twinkle Agrawal, Rajesh Thimmulappa, Biligere Siddaiah Jayaraj, Minu Rose Mani, Swapnali Patil, Priya Samdarshi

“…Participants will complete a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographics, asthma and allergy history (International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood core questionnaire), dietary intake (24-hour recall and Food Frequency Questionnaire), Physical Activity-C Questionnaire and air pollution exposure. …”
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“They look you up and down like you are nothing”: A qualitative exploration of sex workers’ health needs and interactions with UK healthcare services by E. Molloy, R. Tiwana, B.c French, C. Christie, H. Smailes, J. Taylor, C. Bradbury-Jones

“…Methods: We undertook semi-structured interviews which explored healthcare needs and access for sex workers. …”
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Cardiac myosin binding protein C correlate with cardiac troponin I during an exercise training program in patients with HFrEF by E. Riveland, A. Ushakova, T. Valborgland, T. Karlsen, H. Dalen, E. Prescott, T. Omland, A. Linke, M. Halle, M. Marber, Ø. Ellingsen, A.I. Larsen, the SMARTEX‐HF Study Group

“…Conclusions Changes in levels of the novel biomarker cMyC were significantly associated with hs‐cTnI serum levels in patients with symptomatic chronic HFrEF during a structured 12‐week exercise training programme. This may indicate that cMyC has a role as a future marker of subclinical myocardial damage.…”
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Anticoagulation therapy and related outcomes among Asian patients after bioprosthetic valve replacement by Tang-Yu Liu, Yi‐Hsin Chan, Victor Chien-Chia Wu, Dong-Yi Chen, Kuo-Chun Hung, Fu-Chih Hsiao, Ying-Chang Tung, Chia-Pin Lin, Pao-Hsien Chu, Shao-Wei Chen

“…Design, setting, participants We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent tissue valve AVR, MVR, and double valve replacement (DVR) between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2018. Data were sourced from the Chang Gung Research Database, an electronic structured medical database covering 4 regional hospitals and 3 medical centers. …”
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Factors influencing self-efficacy of healthcare professionals towards end-of-life care in acute care settings in Palestine: a cross-sectional study by Mohammed F. Hayek, Baraa F. Shayeb, Jamila Jalal Yaseen, Issa Hashim Othman, Abdulrahman Afif Taha, Amal Bilal Mustafa Naddaf, Mohammed Mays Njedat, Ruba Sayed Saleh, Nizar B. Said, Ahmad Ayed, Loai M. Zabin, Eman Alshawish, Jamal Qaddumi, Imad Thultheen

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 nurses from governmental hospitals in Nablus, Salfit, and Ramallah, selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire that included demographic information and the validated Self-Efficacy in Palliative Care Scale (SEPC-S), covering communication and patient management domains. …”
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