The Need of School Screening and Refractive Error Prevalence in School Children in Suburban Areas of Gurgaon District by Aditya Sethi, Arun Sethi, Reena Sethi

“…Conclusion: School going children require perfect vision else they can be discouraged and there may be a major burden to the Economy of any developing nation, thus a program with screening and intervention aiming at populations that can’t afford such basic needs like spectacles is a must in all zones of the country.…”
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First responders’ experiences with major earthquakes in Türkiye: a qualitative study of innovation needs and challenges by Zeynep Sofuoglu, Aysel Başer, Turhan Sofuoglu, Ömer Faruk Sönmez

“…The identified themes were resources, needs, collaboration, innovation, disaster management and challenges. …”
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New tourist needs and perceptions on sustainability during the pandemic: An analysis of Paracas National Reserve, Peru by Marjorie Riofrio-Carbajal, Heber Luis Olavarria-Benavides, Daniel Amadeo Robles-Fabian, Franklin Cordova-Buiza

“…However, the pandemic has given rise to new perspectives on sustainable development. Thus, it is vital to identify new tourist needs and impressions about tourist attractions. …”
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Rapid Assessment Procedure as a Tool for Front-End Stakeholder Needs Analysis in Engineering Projects by Casey Gibson, Jessica Smith, Kathleen Smits, Juan Lucena, Oscar Jaime Restrepo Baena

“…Fields such as humanitarian engineering have long recognized the importance of stakeholder needs analysis for the success of development interventions, and researchers have developed best practice frameworks for engaging stakeholders that can be applied to systems engineering. …”
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VR-PLC as an answer to industry training needs in digital competences of programming logic controllers (PLC) by Andrzej Wojciech Stępnikowski

“…The aim of this article is to verify hipotesis that there is a need to change the model of shaping digital competencies of PLC programming occurring due to technological development and new possibilities that Virtual Reality bring for metal-machinery industry workers (in the context of Industry 4.0). …”
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Possible tensions between individual needs and collective treatment methods of substance use disorders and addiction by Yngve Herikstad, Haakon Tuman Falck, Mia Kristin Hoel, Anders Dechsling

“…However, little is known about how flexible such treatment approaches are when adjusting to individual treatment needs. Here, we explore how such individual treatment needs are safeguarded within the framework of collective inpatient institutional settings by interviewing treatment staff members who hold a bachelor’s degree in social or health sciences (N= 5). …”
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Unmet needs in the management of migraine in Greece from the perspective of medical experts: a Delphi consensus by Georgia Kourlaba, Michail Vikelis, Theodoros Karapanayiotides, Argyro Solakidi, Dimitrios Trafalis, Katerina Lioliou, Panagiotis Andriopoulos, Aspasia Panagiotou, Dimos-Dimitrios Mitsikostas

“…Consensus was reached on the need for better healthcare professional training and the development of effective, safe treatments.ConclusionThis survey highlighted the challenges of prompt diagnosis and effective management of migraine. …”
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University Students’ Needs for Communication Spaces in Higher Education in China: A Survey at Three Universities by Zhu Qiandong, Xie Xiaozhen, Meng Shuhan, Zhou Yan, Song Ruijie, Gong Meilin, Xiao Liping

“…With the development of mobile technology and digital scholarship in higher education, university students’ communication needs change over time. …”
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Comparative analysis of coaches' perception of their capability, opportunity, and motivation to train athletes with special educational needs by Olesia Shevchuk, Iryna Kohut, Viktoriia Marynych

“…These results should be considered when developing training programs and professional development initiatives related to inclusion in sports.…”
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Investigating the characteristics and needs of frequently admitting hospital patients: a cross-sectional study in the UK by John Chang, Anuj Sharma, Reem Kayyali, Gill Funnell, Bassel Odeh, Yannis Katsaros, Shereen Nabhani-Gebara, Barbara Pierscionek, Joshua Sterling Wells

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Spousal Separation and Use of and Unmet Need for Contraception in Nepal: Results Based on a 2016 Survey by Suresh Mehata, Yuba Raj Paudel, Amit Dhungel, Mohan Paudel, Janak Thapa, Deepak Kumar Karki

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Analysis and assessment of biomedical scientists’ needs for clinical laboratory: activity-based management as an evaluation methodology by Claudia Bizzoni, Gavino Napolitano, Gavino Napolitano, Simonetta Cesa, Luca Sacella, Caterina Bianciardi, Cosimo Ottomano, Rita Mancini, Giorgio Da Rin

“…In this scenario, the analysis and calculation of personnel needs take on strategic importance. The project aims to suggest a methodology to define the needs of Biomedical Scientists. …”
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Programmes to support transitions in community care for children with complex care needs: a scoping review by Shelley Doucet, Jennifer Splane, Patricia Charlton, Alison Luke, Janet A Curran, Christine Cassidy, Sydney Breneol, Shelley McKibbon, Holly McCulloch, Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Angela Riveroll

“…The most reported barriers and enablers to implementing these transition care programmes were related to physical opportunities.Limitations Included articles were limited to English and French.Conclusions This review identified important gaps within the literature, as well as areas for future consideration to ensure the effective development and implementation of programmes to support children and youth with complex care needs during transitions in care.…”
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GIM-Sim:1 and 2: addressing the need for curriculum-linked simulation for internal medical trainees by Kieran Hardern, Hannah Parker

“…While many rotational trainees with a passion for education establish local courses, these often falter when developers rotate. NHS England acknowledges the challenge of training all medical professionals without expanding educator capacity to meet workforce needs.2Recognising this gap, we sought to develop realistic simulation courses addressing common medical emergencies, integrating human factors essential to everyday clinical interactions. …”
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Experiences, Challenges, and Needs of People Living with HIV in Hunan Province, China: A Qualitative Study by Shi C, Li X, Dai Y, Chen M, Mao L, Zhou X, Lei Y, Yuan W

“…Given the knowledge gaps and the need for better strategies to support this vulnerable population, our study aimed to explore the experiences, challenges, and needs of PLHIV to inform the development of patient-centered healthcare services.Methods: We employed a qualitative design to interview 20 PLHIV from July 27 to October 13, 2024, in the Infectious Disease Ward at the Second People’s Hospital in Chenzhou, Hunan Province. …”
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The urgent need for Iran’s health system preparedness for war-related trauma amid geopolitical tensions by Esmaeil Fakharian, Mehrdad Mahdian

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Cross-sectional survey on cancer patients’ concerns and consultation needs with pharmacists at the time of initial diagnosis by Tomofumi Watanabe, Atsunobu Sagara, Tomoya Abe, Masato Komuro, Koharu Yubune, Satoshi Yoshikawa, Hiroyuki Terakado

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Pandemic preparedness needs for children with rare diseases and their families: A perspective of COVID-19 experiences by Jessica Keeley, Aysha Stroobach, Meg Huston, Andrew Wilson, Jenny Lam, Adelaide Withers, Cornelia van Veldhuisen, Gareth Baynam, Jenny Downs

“…This paper sought to understand the needs of children with rare diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic to inform preparation for future pandemic and disaster events. …”
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THE NEED FOR JOINT PLANNING OF ORTHOPEDIC DENTAL CARE IN COMPLEX TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH DEFECTS OF MAXILLOFACIAL LOCALIZATION by L.I. Voloshyna, M.G. Skikevych, D.S. Avetikov, V.V. Bondarenko, N.A. Sokolova, V.D. Ahmerov

“…Planning involves determining the needs of all types of resources. The aim of our work was to study the frequency of hospitalization of patients with defects of facial bones of various origins and their need for orthopedic treatment and rehabilitation. …”
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Promoting urban air quality resilience through communication: A stakeholder needs mapping and prioritisation study informed by design thinking by Roberto Cibin, Dean S. Venables, Marica Cassarino

“…This study mapped stakeholder needs and priorities for developing communication strategies to foster air quality (AQ) resilience, using Cork City, Ireland, as a case study. …”
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