How missing evidence-based medicine indicators can inform COVID-19 vaccine distribution policies: a scoping review and calculation of indicators from data in randomised controlled... by Ella Fassler, Andrew Larkin, Howard Waitzkin, Kesavan Rajasekharan Nayar

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Evaluating intervention fidelity: an example from a high-intensity interval training study. by Kathryn L Taylor, Matthew Weston, Matthew Weston, Alan M Batterham

“…Therefore, we aim to illustrate a rigorous quantitative evaluation of intervention fidelity, using data collected during a high-intensity interval training intervention.…”
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Parasocial interaction and problematic use of short-form video applications: unveiling the mediating mechanism by Qing Huang, Qing Huang, Sihan Lei, Sihan Lei, Zhuo Chen

“…This study examines how parasocial interaction-a one-sided and imagined emotional engagement with vloggers—contributes to problematic SVA use.MethodsBased on the socio-psychological perspective and informed by the positive reinforcement and compensatory use approaches, the research explores how flow experience and fear of missing out mediate this association. An online survey was conducted among SVA users (N = 407). …”
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Assessing the risk of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL+) in women with LSIL biopsies: a machine learning-based study by Dongmei Li, Zhichao Wang, Yan Liu, Meiyuan Zhou, Bo Xia, Lin Zhang, Keming Chen, Yong Zeng

“…The Decision Tree model offers a cost-effective, reliable, and clinically valuable tool for accurately predicting the risk of missed diagnosis of HSIL+, facilitating early intervention and management.…”
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Character and Personality Perception and Social Trait Judgment After Facial Surgical and Medical Aesthetic Interventions by Bishara Atiyeh, MD, Saif Emsieh, MD, Edwin Chrabieh, BS, Tarek El Hachem, MD, George Greige, MD, Rawad Chalhoub, MD, Paul Beaineh, MD

“…The outcome of aesthetic surgical or medical interventions is typically reported from the patient’s or surgeon’s perspective. …”
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Designing and conducting adaptive trials to evaluate interventions in health services and implementation research: practical considerations by Robert J Glynn, Niteesh K Choudhry, Julie C Lauffenburger, Lorenzo Trippa, Massimiliano Russo, Steffen Ventz

“…However, adaptive trials have potential disadvantages and practical aspects that need to be considered, most notably: outcomes that can be rapidly measured and extracted (eg, long term outcomes that take considerable time to measure from data sources can be challenging), minimal missing data, and time trends. In conclusion, adaptive designs are a promising approach to help identify how best to implement evidence based interventions into real world practice in health services and implementation research.…”
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Implementing resilience-based interventions for healthcare employee well-being: evidence from the pandemic crisis by Ewa Agnieszka Kosycarz, Dorota Juszczak, Monika Raulinajtys-Grzybek, Anna Krejner-Nowecka

“…A variety of statistical methods were used to analyze the obtained data, i.e., logistic regression, proportional ordinal logistic regression, multiple marginal independence test, simultaneous pairwise marginal independence test, Cochran Q test, random forest-based imputation of missing data.ResultsThe study found that resilience-based interventions, such as access to personal protective equipment and virus-detection testing, significantly reduced anxiety among healthcare workers. …”
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Analysis of Risk Factors for Meningeal Metastasis in Patients 
with Lung Adenocarcinoma Following Non-surgical Interventions by Yi YUE, Yuqing REN, Jianlong LIN, Chunya LU, Nan JIANG, Yanping SU, Jing LI, Yibo WANG, Sihui WANG, Junkai FU, Mengrui KONG, Guojun ZHANG

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for MM in patients with lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) who underwent non-surgical interventions, in order to identify LUAD patients at high risk for MM. …”
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Effectiveness of a Buddy intervention support programme for suicidal behavior in a primary care setting by S.S. Naidoo, P. Gathiram, L. Schlebusch

“…They were randomised into either the SUPRE-MISS intervention group (control) or the Buddy intervention support group (experimental), and followed-up over 18 months. …”
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Reducing Plate Waste in Latvian Schools: Evaluating Interventions to Promote Sustainable Food Consumption Practices by Jelena Lonska, Sergejs Kodors, Juta Deksne, Lienite Litavniece, Anda Zvaigzne, Inese Silicka, Inta Kotane

“…Schools play a crucial role in addressing FW, representing lost resources and missed educational opportunities. The present research assessed three interventions to reduce plate waste (PW) in Rezekne City schools, namely (S1) a plate waste tracker, (S2) an awareness and educational campaign, and (S3) organizational changes, including larger plates, extended lunch breaks, and teacher supervision. …”
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Reporting of Adverse Events in Published and Unpublished Studies of Health Care Interventions: A Systematic Review. by Su Golder, Yoon K Loke, Kath Wright, Gill Norman

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Organization of Joint Laboratory Studies during Sanitary and Epidemiological Interventions in the Republic of the Congo by Rospotrebnadzor Specialists by S. A. Portenko, E. V. Naidenova, D. A. Agafonov, D. A. Kuznetsova, A. V. Evteev, A. A. Tushinsky, L. N. Dmitrieva, A. D. Katyshev, V. E. Kuklev, N. Obissa, V. Mabiala, J. Loubano, M. Mpompolo, J.-C. Mobousse Misse, S. A. Shcherbakova, V. V. Kutyrev

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Effects of an Intelligent Speed Assistance System on Reducing Vehicle-Cyclist Collisions by Yuta TAKAGI, Yuichi SAITO, Makoto ITOH

“…ISAs indicate the speed limit information to drivers or perform a control intervention to avoid exceeding the speed limit. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of compliance with the speed limit on reducing the number of vehicle-cyclist collisions, by using a near-miss incident database. …”
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Developing decision support algorithm for hypertension medications for use in a digital therapeutic system by Jeannie K. Lee, J. Skye Nicholas, Amani Albadawi, Kathleen C. Insel

“…The interdisciplinary collaboration of clinical, technology, and research teams resulted in a novel, older adult-centered, time-specific digital therapeutic intervention to support decision-making about taking missed hypertension medications.…”
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On-line randomized controlled trial of an internet based psychologically enhanced intervention for people with hazardous alcohol consumption. by Paul Wallace, Elizabeth Murray, Jim McCambridge, Zarnie Khadjesari, Ian R White, Simon G Thompson, Eleftheria Kalaitzaki, Christine Godfrey, Stuart Linke

“…The results were not materially changed following imputation of missing values, nor was there any evidence that the impact of the intervention varied with baseline measures or level of exposure to the intervention.…”
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Reporting quality of social and psychological intervention trials: a systematic review of reporting guidelines and trial publications. by Sean P Grant, Evan Mayo-Wilson, G J Melendez-Torres, Paul Montgomery

“…<h4>Background</h4>Previous reviews show that reporting guidelines have improved the quality of trial reports in medicine, yet existing guidelines may not be fully suited for social and psychological intervention trials.<h4>Objective/design</h4>We conducted a two-part study that reviewed (1) reporting guidelines for and (2) the reporting quality of social and psychological intervention trials.…”
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Towards a dynamic model to estimate evolving risk of major bleeding after percutaneous coronary intervention. by Nathan C Hurley, Nihar Desai, Sanket S Dhruva, Rohan Khera, Wade Schulz, Chenxi Huang, Jeptha Curtis, Frederick Masoudi, John Rumsfeld, Sahand Negahban, Harlan M Krumholz, Bobak J Mortazavi

“…Bleeding is a complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and existing risk models produce only a single risk estimate anchored at a single point in time, despite the dynamic nature of this risk. …”
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Navigating Complexity: Lessons Learned from Co-Designing a Care Transition Intervention for People with Stroke by Sebastian Lindblom, Charlotte Ytterberg, Ann Charlotte Laska, Malin Tistad, Marie Elf, Lena von Koch, Maria Flink

“…Description: This study concerns the Missing Link project, which aimed to develop and evaluate a care transition intervention from hospital to home. …”
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Encouraging arm use in stroke survivors: the impact of smart reminders during a home-based intervention by Laura Mayrhuber, Sebastian D. Andres, Mathilde L. Legrand, Andreas R. Luft, Franziska Ryser, Roger Gassert, Janne M. Veerbeek, Jannie van Duinen, Anne Schwarz, Karmen Franinovic, Christoph Rickert, Erik Schkommodau, Jeremia P. O. Held, Chris Awai Easthope, Olivier Lambercy

“…Further, it is essential to acknowledge feasibility issues such as adherence to wearing the trackers during the intervention and missing sensor data. Trial registration NCT03294187.…”
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Impact of Intraoperative Colloid versus Crystalloid Administration on Postoperative Outcomes in Major Gastrointestinal Surgeries: An Interventional Study by Manoj Kumar, Jay Brijesh Singh Yadav, Himanshu Prince, Matendra Singh Yadav, Prashant Kumar Mishra, Purva Kumrawat, Meera Kumari, Raghvendra Singh

“…Results: Two patients were excluded from the study due to missing data in group RL (n=48). The demographic characteristics were statistically not significant among the groups (p-value>0.05). …”
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