CHANGES IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND SEXUAL FUNCTION IN WOMEN WITH PELVIC PROLAPSE AFTER LIGATION OF COLPOPEXY WITH POLYPROPYLENE MESH by A. D. Kaprin, A. A. Kostin, V. B. Filimonov, R. V. Vasin, I. V. Vasina

“…To evaluate the effect of vaginal operations to eliminate pelvic prolapse using polypropylene implants on quality of life and sexual function of patients.Materials and methods. The study included 93 women with genital prolapse II - IV stage, underwent extraperitoneal colpopexy polypropylene implant. …”
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Virtual Coach–Guided Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain: Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial by Erin D Reilly, Megan M Kelly, Hannah L Grigorian, Molly E Waring, Karen S Quigley, Timothy P Hogan, Alicia A Heapy, Charles E Drebing, Matias Volonte, Ummul-Kiram Kathawalla, Hannah E Robins, Katarina Bernice, Timothy Bickmore

“…Secondary aims explored differences in the VACT-CP and WL+TAU groups on pre- and posttest (week 7) outcome measures for pain, mental health, functioning, and ACT processes. MethodsVeterans with chronic pain were recruited and randomized to either the VACT-CP (n=20) or the WL+TAU (n=22) group in a parallel group trial design. …”
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Encouragement of patients’ self-management in primary care for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases (DECADE): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial by Hanna Hardt, Antje Bergmann, Iris Tinsel, Maja Börger, Melanie Kamp, Thomas Kloppe, Anja Rakebrandt, Tina Görbing, Susanne Kutter, Henna Riemenschneider

“…In this study, a complex intervention containing evidence-based patient materials and structured follow-up consultations are intended to strengthen patients’ self-management to improve health behaviour.Methods and analysis In this cluster randomised controlled trial, we investigate the effects of the intervention 'Decision aid, action planning and follow-up support for patients to reduce the 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases' (DECADE) using a 2×2 design. …”
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Autologous dura mater grafts in reconstructive surgeries for breast cancer: surgical and aesthetic outcomes by D. Sh. Dzhabrailova, A. D. Zikiryakhodzhaev, F. N. Usov, D. V. Bagdasarova, I. S. Duadze, A. D. Kaprin

“…Patients in both groups demonstrated comparable cosmetic results (p >0.05); however, psychoemotional satisfaction with surgery results was higher in the experimental group (p<0.05). …”
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Alcohol abuse in gastroenterological patients by M. V. Mayevskaya, I. G. Bakulin, A. A. Chirkov, Ye. O. Lyusina, V. D. Lun’Kov

“…To estimate the role of alcohol abuse in gastroenterological patients. Material and methods. Overall 345 patients with various gastrointestinal diseases were enrolled in the study. …”
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Validation of the Russian-language version of the ASAS Health Index by A. I. Akulova, A. P. Rebrov, Sh. Erdes, I. Z. Gaydukova

“…The short-form 36 (SF-36) health questionnaire and the 5-dimensional EQ-5D version (EuroQoL) were used to assess quality of life in SpA patients. Patient satisfaction with their health status was estimated using the patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) index.Results and discussion. …”
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Latent profiles of post-traumatic growth in patients with recent hysterectomy: psychosocial predictors and stigma-associated outcomes by Yuqing Sun, Shirong Wu, Qunfeng Zou, Dingrong Qiu, Xiuzhen Fu, Silu Liu, Gongna Chen, Xiaojie Zheng

“…This can better improve the mental health status of patients, promote their postoperative recovery, and enhance their quality of life and satisfaction.…”
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Assessment of clinical competency among TCM medical students using standardized patients of traditional Chinese medicine: A 5-year prospective randomized study by Jinhao Zeng, Shuang Liang, Xiaotong Zhang, Ran Yan, Chongli Chen, Lijuan Wen, Ting Xia, Wenyuan Li, Bingqing Lu, Qing Nian, Han Yang, Jing Guo

“…Moreover, SP-TCM trainees outscored those assigned to traditional training in the assessment for encounter performance given by independent SP-TCMs and TCM professionals. The SP-TCM method gained higher satisfaction of training efficacy and test performance than the traditional method. …”
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Sleep Quality and Insomnia Prevalence Among a Saudi Population: A Descriptive Study by Senitan M, BinDhim NF, Althumiri NA

“…Participants were asked about their sleep patterns, satisfaction with sleep quality, and any concerns related to sleep. …”
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Living with rare genetic disease during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study of adolescents and young adults with Li-Fraumeni syndrome by Allison Werner-Lin, Payal P. Khincha, Ashley S. Thompson, Camella Rising, Alix Sleight, Catherine Wilsnack, Patrick Boyd, Alexandra Feldman, Rowan Forbes Shepherd, Sharon A. Savage

“…While participants reported satisfaction with telehealth-based services, they also reported challenges establishing new clinical relationships and a clear preference for in-person clinical care. …”
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Prevalence and factors affecting anxiety and depression among adult people with physical disabilities in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Khalil A. Saleh, Waled A. M. Ahmed, Habib Alrashedi, Sameer A. Alkubati, Sameer A. Alkubati, Mokhtar Abdu Almoliky, Mokhtar Abdu Almoliky, Gamil Ghaleb Alrubaiee, Gamil Ghaleb Alrubaiee, Talal Ali Hussein Alqalah, Talal Ali Hussein Alqalah, Galal Faisal Albani, Adel Omar Laradhi, Meshal Hadi Altryfy

“…This study aimed to assess the level of anxiety and depression and the factors that affect them among adult individuals with physical disabilities in Hail, Saudi Arabia.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study recruited 155 adult individuals with physical disabilities in the Hail region of Saudi Arabia. …”
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Selective Versus Non-Selective Thoracic Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Lenke 1B/1C Curves: Multi-Center Clinical and Radiographic Analysis at 2-Year Follow-Up by Yoshinari Miyaoka, Masashi Uehara, Tomohiro Banno, Shoji Seki, Tetsuro Ohba, Hiroki Oba, Shota Ikegami, Terue Hatakenaka, Daisuke Kurogochi, Takuma Fukuzawa, Tetsuhiko Mimura, Shinji Sasao, Hirotaka Haro, Yoshiharu Kawaguchi, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Jun Takahashi

“…In contrast, the STF group had a significantly higher SRS-22r function score, with comparable results for self-image and satisfaction. <i>Conclusions</i>: Both STF and non-STF present distinct characteristics that should be considered to optimize surgical decision-making.…”
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Similar outcomes including maximum knee flexion between mobile bearing condylar‐stabilised and fixed bearing posterior‐stabilised prosthesis: a case control study by Jobe Shatrov, Elliot Sappey‐Marinier, Moussa Kafelov, Stanislas Gunst, Cécile Batailler, Elvire Servien, Sébastien Lustig

“…The aim of the current study was to compare the range of motion (ROM) and clinical outcomes of patients undergoing cemented total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using either a PS or CS design prosthesis. Methods A total of 167 consecutive primary TKAs with a CS bearing (mobile deep‐dish polyethylene) were retrospectively identified and compared to 332 primary TKA with a PS constraint, with similar design components from the same manufacturer. …”
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Personalized tourniquet pressure versus uniform tourniquet pressure in orthopedic trauma surgery of extremities: A prospective randomized controlled study protocol by Zhi-jian Sun, Cheng-hui Chen, Zhe-lun Tan, Chang-run Li, Han Fei, Xiang Yu, Dong-chen Yao, Ting Li

“…Our primary outcome was to assess the surgeon's satisfaction with the hemostasis achieved in the operative field. …”
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The protocol for a multicentre prospective randomized noninferiority trial of surgical reduction versus non-surgical casting for displaced distal radius fractures in children: Chil... by Daniel C. Perry, Juul Achten, James Mason, Daphne Kounail, Nicolas Nicolaou, David Metcalfe, Mark Lyttle, Elizabeth Tutton, Duncan Appelbe, Phoebe Gibson, Matthew L. Costa

“…Conclusion: At six weeks, and three, six, and 12 months, data on function, pain, QoL, cosmesis, and satisfaction with care will be collected. After completion of the main phase of the study, patients will be followed up for a further two years. …”
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Application of the Kirkpatrick model in the pediatric surgical nurse specialist training program (柯氏模型在小儿外科专科护士培训中的应用) by CHEN Qiqi (陈琪琦), LI Gefang (李各芳), LIU Rong (刘荣)

“…Objective To apply the Kirkpatrick model in pediatric surgical nurse specialist training program, and comprehensively evaluate its effectiveness, continuously refine the training framework, and ultimately improve training quality. Methods Guided by Kirkpatrick Model, this study conducted a comprehensive evaluation of training effectiveness across four levels (reaction, learning, behavior, and results) through questionnaire surveys and interviews. …”
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Design of the type 1 diabetes and life (T1DAL) pilot and feasibility study: A brief telehealth intervention targeting health-related quality of life across clinical settings by Marisa E. Hilliard, Wendy Levy, Ruth S. Weinstock, Korey K. Hood, Paula M. Trief, Daniel J. DeSalvo, Yuliana Rojas, Kyrah Holland, Aika K. Schneider-Utaka, Selma A. Alamarie, Lynn Agostini, Se-Kang Kim, Maartje de Wit, Meghan E. McGrady, Laurel H. Messer, Barbara J. Anderson

“…Feasibility and acceptability data include recruitment/enrollment/retention rates, intervention fidelity, satisfaction surveys, and qualitative interviews. Pre-post measures of psychosocial and clinical outcomes are collected at baseline and 6 months. …”
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Research on the Influence Mechanism of “Scenery-Relics” Landscape on Public Spatio-Temporal Behavior and Perception Preference in Industrial Wasteland: A Case Study of Shougang Ind... by Sijia QIU, Lige BAO, Jing XU, Fang WEI

“…Moreover, the “Scenery-Relics” concept, as a novel form of green space, has demonstrated significant potential for transformation, offering new directions for enhancing ecosystem cultural services.MethodsThe spatio-temporal behavioral trajectory technique provides an accurate and efficient method for the research on public behavioral preferences in post-industrial landscapes. …”
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SIU-ICUD: Germline Genetic Susceptibility to Prostate Cancer: Utility and Clinical Implementation by James T. Kearns, Annabelle Ashworth, Elena Castro, Rosalind A. Eeles, Liesel M. FitzGerald, Peter J. Hulick, Stacy Loeb, Christian P. Pavlovich, Timothy R. Rebbeck, Susan T. Vadaparampil, Zhuqing Shi, Huy Tran, Jun Wei, Jianfeng Xu, Brian T. Helfand

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> While early evidence suggests high satisfaction with genetic testing among patients, further studies in diverse populations are needed. …”
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A practice and exploration of blended learning in medical morphology during the post-COVID-19 pandemic era by Qinlai Liu, Na Yuan, Yongan Wang, Beibei Sun, Leiying Yang, Zhaopeng Wang, Chen Fang, Wenping Sun, Baihua Luo, Yaling Liu, Xin Liu, Li Ge

“…Results Both teaching satisfaction and students’ scores were found to be significantly greater in the intervention group than in the control group. …”
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