The Importance of Training Health Workers in Preventing the Spread of Dengue Fever by Zohreh Karimiankakolaki

“…Considering the above, • Health system workers are the first line of contact with patients and also provide education on preventive behaviors regarding this disease. • Knowledge, attitude, and performance of health workers are important factors that affect the incidence and transmission of dengue. • Education of health workers regarding this disease can play an important role in preventing, treating, and controlling the spread of the disease and promoting community health.…”
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“Navigating chaos”: Urban, Rural, and Remote Patient Experiences in Accessing Healthcare with Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Perspectives of Living with Chronic Low Back Pain by Katie Crockett, Stacey Lovo, Alison Irvine, Catherine Trask, Sarah Oosman, Veronica McKinney, Terrence McDonald, Nazmi Sari, Rosmary Martinez-Rueda, Harini Aiyer, Bertha Carnegie, Marie Custer, Stacey McIntosh, Brenna Bath

“…A qualitative interpretive research approach with inductive thematic analysis was employed.Results Three overarching themes were identified with the following subthemes: (1) healthcare access challenges: challenges to accessing care, challenges within the health system, and challenges leading to self-directed management/coping strategies; (2) healthcare access facilitators: funded care, participant education and knowledge, patient–provider communication, and care closer to home; and (3) participant recommendations for improved care provision: coordination of care, integrative and holistic care, and patient-centered care and support. …”
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Sociodemographic characteristics of patients undergoing myocardial revascularization in a hospital in Fortaleza-Ce by Francisca Elisângela Teixeira Lima, Thelma Leite de Araújo, Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira, Marcos Venícius de Oliveira Lopes, Albeniza Mesquita de Medeiros

“…The knowledge of such characteristics will allow the nurses, who look after the patients with cardiac diseases, to work with them, besides reinforcing the education strategies for health promotion adopted along with the populations with such features. …”
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Experiences of telehealth e-mentoring within postgraduate musculoskeletal physical therapy education in the UK and Canada: a protocol for parallel mixed-methods studies and cross-c... by Alison B Rushton, Isaak Tyros, Nicola R Heneghan, Madeleine Nazareth, Wendy J Johnson, Jackie Sadi, Heather Gillis

“…While traditionally delivered face-to-face, telehealth e-mentoring is a novel alternative to offering this unique pedagogy to facilitate mentee critical reflection, deeper learning and enhanced knowledge translation to optimise patient care. With COVID-19 resulting in widespread adoption of telehealth and access to mentors often limited by geography or cost, the potential value of telehealth e-mentoring needs investigating. …”
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MODERN ASPECTS OF THE PRACTICAL TRAINING OF FUTURE DENTISTS by L.F. Kaskova, S.Ch. Novikova, O.V. Khmil, N.V. Yanko, N.A. Morgun, I.Yu. Vashchenko

“…An important and one of the main directions in the field of higher medical education is the necessity of significant strengthening of the practical aspect of training of future doctors and saving the appropriate level of theoretical knowledge. …”
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Do knee orthoses affect the functional status of stroke patients? Review of the literature by Józef Opara, Bożena Kłysz, Iwona Sarzyńska-Długosz

“…These disorders lead to a decrease in the patient's quality of life. Many patients require knee braces to learn to walk.Objective: The aim of the study was to present the current state of knowledge on the use of knee orthoses in patients with hemiparesis after stroke.Results: In this review article, the most commonly used scales used to assess the functional status of patients after stroke are discussed, with particular attention being paid to gait assessment. …”
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Pain in critical patients from the perspective of intensive care nurses: assessment and interventions by Cleyton Cézar Souto Silva, Josilene de Melo Buriti Vasconcelos, Maria Miriam Lima da Nóbrega

“…This study aims to investigate knowledge and practice of intensive care nurses on pain assessment in critically ill patients and identify key interventions implemented. …”
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New perspectives in the treatment of patients with intermediate-2 and high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome by E. V. Morozova, N. Yu. Tsvetkov, M. V. Barabanshchikova, K. S. Yurovskaya, I. S. Moiseev

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A qualitative study of family caregivers’ experiences in caring for breast cancer patients by Hamideh Zahedi, Mohammad Hasan Sahebihagh, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Mina Hosseinzadeh

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Impact of antidote quantity, timing and prehospital strategies in nerve agent mass casualty events: a simulation study by Ruben De Rouck, Mehdi Benhassine, Michel Debacker, Filip Van Utterbeeck, Jan Vaes, Isabell Meskens, Ives Hubloue

“…To address these gaps, this study uses Discrete Event Simulation to evaluate the impact of advanced medical stabilization (AMS) team arrival time, antidote availability, and evacuation policy on patient survival during an urban chemical-traumatic MCI with a subway sarin release scenario.MethodsA validated simulation model (SIMEDIS) was adapted to represent the full prehospital response chain, including triage, antidote administration, AMS, dry decontamination, further on-site stabilization in the forward medical post and transport to categorized hospitals. …”
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Challenges of Transitional Care for Young Allergy and Asthma Patients From Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives by Maria Ödling, Birgitta Lagercrantz, Susanne Lundin, Hanna Sandelowsky, Christer Janson, Inger Kull

“…Results Four categories emerged during the analysis process: (1) ‘There is no clear structured approach that can be applied to everyone’, addressing variations in disease and individual patient needs. (2) ‘Relying only on referrals’, indicating that no other forms of communication exist. (3) ‘Tackling patients’ assumptions and verifying their knowledge’, referring to discrepancies between patients' expectations of healthcare professionals' knowledge of medical histories and the limited information actually available to healthcare professionals. (4) ‘Unprepared patients in a fragmented care chain’, implying a need to prepare patients for how healthcare services can differ. …”
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The chronic renal disease course: from early symptons to discovery by Vera Lucia Fortunato Fortes, Luiz Antonio Bettinelli, Dalva Maria Pomatti, Jordana Brock, Taise Dobner

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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus in HIV Tested Positive Patients Accessing Treatment in Specialist Hospital Jimeta by Mohammed Bashir, Halima Ibrahim, Halima Isa

“…Moreover, most HIV patients who were HBV positive were single with a prevalence of 15 (55.6%), and 210 (38.7%) have knowledge and understanding of vaccination. …”
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CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN CURRENT CLINICAL PRACTICE by I. E. Sapozhnikova, E. I. Tarlovskaya, E. N. Anufrieva

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Improving fertility preservation for male cancer patients: A scoping review of barriers and facilitators by Ariana Orlić, Issam Alsamara, Martina Paric

“…For providers/researchers, key domains included “Environmental Context and Resources”, “Patient Characteristics” and “Knowledge”. Conclusion: A combination of social, psychological, and contextual factors shapes barriers and facilitators to FP in male cancer patients. …”
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RESISTANCE TO ANTIPLATELET DRUGS (ASPIRIN, CLOPIDOGREL) IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING ELECTIVE PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION by V. A. Sulimov, E. V. Moroz

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Experience and needs of stroke patients in physical rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-synthesis by Xueting Sun, Yage Shi, ChenJun Liu, Shuaiyou Wang, Dingding Li, Xinyi Zhu, Kun Pan, Hongru Wang, Huimin Zhang

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Unpacking self-management in colorectal cancer with stoma patients: a comprehensive concept analysis by Ratna Aryani, Toar JM Lalisang, Debie Dahlia, Evi Martha, Yeni Rustina, Hening Pujasari

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Physicians’ attitudes towards patients with substance-related disorders predict training needs in addiction medicine: challenges and opportunities for strengthening the global addi... by W. J. Lucas Pinxten, Efi Fitriana, Darius Jokūbonis, Virginija Adomaitiene, Darius Leskauskas, Giel J.M. Hutschemaekers, Cornelis A.J. De Jong

“…Conclusions Knowledge and skills influence attitudes, while attitudes predict these: they are intertwined and mutually reinforcing, meaning that addiction physicians with positive attitudes are likelier to have and want better-developed addiction knowledge and skills. …”
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The addition of sweetness reduces aversion to high salt concentrations in patients with chronic kidney disease by Natsuko Okuno-Ozeki, Yusuke Kohama, Hiromu Taguchi, Yuka Kawate, Keiichi Tamagaki, Takuya Taniguchi, Takashi Hirao, Satoaki Matoba, Tetsuro Kusaba

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