Dentists’ perspectives on selective caries removal for the management of deep carious lesions in permanent teeth by Jennifer Kettle, Zoe Marshman, Alice Hamilton, Sarab El-Yousfi, Sarah R. Baker, Avijit Banerjee, Chris Deery, Craig R. Ramsay, David Ricketts, Janet E. Clarkson

“…Methods Nineteen semi-structured one-to-one telephone or online video interviews were conducted with dentists involved in SCRiPT, using an interview guide informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). …”
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Assessment of the awareness of rabies, rabies prophylaxis guidelines and rabies practice among physicians in Sudan: a national cross-sectional study, 2024 by Mohannad Abdalfdeel Almahie Shaban, Thoraya Salah Murtada Sidahmed, Hind Elmukashfi ShamsEldin Elobied, Mojtaba Majdy Elfakey Omer, Altayeb Abayazeed Altayeb Yusuf, Al-Romaysa M.Osman Khalafalla El-Haj, Mohamed Faroug Ali Yassin, Hamza Essam Mohamed Abbas, Fatima Alamin Mohammed AbdAlrhman, Osman Eisa Mahmoud Ahmed

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2024, targeting licensed physicians actively practicing in Sudan. Data were collected using a self-administered, structured questionnaire distributed via social media platforms. …”
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Nursing Students’ Perspectives on the Relationship between Virtual Reality Simulation and Clinical Decision-Making, Confidence, and Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Study by HAZEM ALFANASH, MAHMOUD AL-KALALDEH, KHALDOON ALNAWAFLEH, WESAM ALMAGHARBEH

“…Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data, and inferential statistical tests, including Pearson’s correlation and independent-sample t-tests, were conducted to examine the associations. …”
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The Pendulum of Adherence: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Psoriasis Treatment Discontinuation by Xiao Z, Jiang Y, Samah NA, Zhou H, Wang J

“…Data were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to identify key themes shaping treatment adherence. …”
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Exploring the Learning Needs for Discharge Planning Among Postoperative Orthopedic Patients: A Scoping Review by Rahayu U, Ibrahim K, Herman H

“…The findings highlight gaps in patient education, particularly in pain management, complication recognition, and post-discharge support.Conclusion: This scoping review highlights gaps in patient education and underscores the need for structured, comprehensive discharge planning. The reviewed literature suggests a potential link between improved patient education and better recovery outcomes, fewer complications, and greater adherence to rehabilitation programs. …”
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Maternal satisfaction with the quality of post-abortion care in Ethiopia at teaching hospitals of Amhara regional state by 2023 by Besfat Berihun Erega, Wassie Yazie Ferede, Assefa Kebie Mitiku, Rahel Birhanu Arage, Enyew Dagnew Yehuala, Begizew Yimenu Mekuriaw, Temesgen Dessie Mengistu, Tigist Seid Yimer, Eyob Shitie Lake

“…Eight BSc midwives who had received three days of training collected the data via a structured questionnaire. A quota sampling technique was carried out for all post-abortion patients who were consecutively served at facilities. …”
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A Remote-Sensing-Based Method Using Rockfall Inventories for Hazard Mapping at the Community Scale in the Arequipa Region of Peru by Cassidy L. Grady, Paul M. Santi, Gabriel Walton, Carlos Luza, Guido Salas, Pablo Meza, Segundo Percy Colque Riega

“…However, the only rockfall inventory available for Arequipa contains limited data of large, discrete events, which is insufficient for characterizing rockfall hazards at the community scale. …”
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Collaborative design of a care pathway for pharmacy-based PrEP delivery in Nigeria: insights from stakeholder consultation by Obinna I. Ekwunife, Theodora C. Omenoba, Ugochi Eyong, Valentine Okelu, Michael Alagbile, Ifeanyi Ume, Ambrose Eze, Aderinola Fisayo, Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong, Farah Shroff, Chimezie Anyakora

“…The meeting utilized the Nominal Group Technique (NGT)—a structured method for facilitating group decision-making and prioritizing ideas—to adapt the Kenyan pharmacy-delivered PrEP model for implementation in the Nigerian context. …”
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Social, Digital and Community Capital Facilitated COVID-19 Pandemic Resilience in a Qualitative Survey of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Concerns by Annie Mae Wright MBBS, Harriet Demnitz-King PhD, Alexandra Burton PhD, Rachel M. Morse MSc, Sweedal Alberts MSc, Charlotte Kenten PhD, Rosario Isabel Espinoza Jeraldo MSc, Michaela Poppe PhD, Julie Barber PhD, Claudia Cooper PhD

“…Data was collected between October 2020 and December 2022; we inductively coded responses using manifest content analysis. 551/748 trial participants completed the survey. …”
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A comprehensive review on novel opportunities for Alzheimer therapy by targeting BIN1 by Trina Saha, Dipanjan Karati

“…Conclusion The most frequent BIN1 variants are found in non-coding regions immediately upstream of the gene, and it is thus likely that their impact is regulatory and not structural. The variants can influence the levels of BIN1 or splicing between isoforms, especially the distribution of isoforms. …”
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Development of an intervention for smoking cessation in pregnant women using a theory-based approach by Estelle Clet, Adrianna Burtin, Nolwenn Stevens, Charlotte Kervran, Rebecca Ratel, Manon Vergneau, Perrine Moysan, Manon Frevol, Loïc Sentilhes, Philippe Castera, François Alla, 5A-QUIT-N groupx

“…Next, obstacles and levers that could influence their implementation and effectiveness were identified through a scoping review and semi-structured interviews. The resulting data were then used to design the first version of the intervention. …”
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Comorbidity-driven COPD outcomes: the urgent need for full optimisation by respiratory physicians by Sobia Chaudhary, Sundeep Kaul

“…Routine, proactive screening for GERD, osteoporosis, PH, bronchiectasis and IHD should become a fundamental practice. Effective, structured referral pathways to pulmonary rehabilitation must be established, combined with integrated cardiopulmonary risk assessments and management protocols. …”
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Molecular Determinants for the Binding of the Highly Infectious SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (BA.1) Variant to the Human ACE2 Receptor by Majed S. Aljohani, Pawan Bhatta, Xiche Hu

“…Additionally, allosteric effects improve the contributions of non-mutated residues (notably A475, Y453, and F486) via structural realignment and novel hydrogen bonding with ACE2 residues such as S19, leading to an overall increase in the electrostatic and π-system interaction energy. …”
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Is non-conveyance solo-ambulances a useful mean to meet the increasing demand for emergency medical services in Denmark? by Frederikke Amalie Møller, Mads Lillethorup Persson, Elisabeth Larsen Engholm, Penille Horsbøl Kirkegaard Jensen, Ulla Vaeggemose, Tine Bennedsen Gehrt

“…Furthermore, 19 semi-structured interviews with paramedics, EMS dispatchers and technical dispatchers partaking in the operation of the PVU were conducted. …”
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“I found much more joy than I ever did as a player”– a qualitative study of the emotional journey of shattered dreams and new horizons with an ACL re-rupture in young active men... by Rebecca Hamrin Senorski, Anna Nordenholm, Emelie Dahlin, Kristian Samuelsson, Ramana Piussi, Eric Hamrin Senorski

“…Methods Eighteen males (19–33 years old) were interviewed with semi-structured interviews, which were recorded, transcribed, and analysed with qualitative content analysis, based on the method described by Graneheim and Lundman. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with probable anxiety disorders among elderly persons living with HIV at Mulago ISS clinic: A cross-sectional study. by Anthony Muyunga, Kevin Ouma Ojiambo, Janet Nakigudde, Jovan Mugerwa, Benard Owori, Kevin Naturinda, Brian Mikka, Janet Peace Babirye, Namutale R Nalule, Isaac Samuel Kintu, Enos Kigozi, Caroline Birungi

“…Drug and clinical factors data were extracted from records, entered into Epidata, and later to STATA version 17 for analysis. …”
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Diversity and equity in medical education over the past decade: applications, matriculations, and the growing gaps by Gang Lv, Xiangxiang Jiang, Jordan Franklin, Minghui Li, Jing Yuan, Z. Kevin Lu

“…Methods This study used data from the Association of American Medical Colleges from 2015 to 2024. …”
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High frequency and duration of social media exposure during the COVID- 19 pandemic are associated with mental health problems among employees at an Egyptian university by Ghada O. Wassif, Mohamed Y. El-Awady, Mariam W. Nagi, Isis M. Mossad

“…Second, two faculties were randomly selected from each discipline to ensure representative sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which included the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scales to assess anxiety and depression levels. …”
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Association of workplace support for health with occupational health literacy and illness avoidance: moderated mediation by functioning through a salutogenic lens by Nestor Asiamah, Isaac Aidoo, Etornam Doamekpor, Emelia Sarpong, Emelia Danquah, Cosmos Yarfi, Eric Eku, Usman Yaw Baidoo, Christiana Afriyie Manu, Rita Sarkodie Baffoe

“…., WSH, OHL, functioning, and illness avoidance) were measured with Likert-type scales adopted in whole from the literature. Data were analysed with Hayes’ Process Model through structural equation modelling. …”
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PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS OF SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS FOR MASTERING NEW ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF PROFESSIONAL REORIENTATION by I. I. Khasanova, S. S. Kotova

“…The functionality of this technology, its tasks, structural components, possible methods and estimated effects of its implementation in practice of the SPE (Secondary Professional Education) system are noted.Practical significance. …”
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