Standardising the administration of joint injections across the Wolverhampton NHS Trust: a service improvement project in rheumatology through the lens of medical education by Hirushi Jayasekera, Tamaraudubamo Agunbiade, S. Venkat Chalam

“…Pre-course surveys collected quantitative and qualitative data on performance challenges, confidence, and baseline knowledge. Process mapping (Fig 1) and radar diagrams (Fig 2) highlighted gaps for intervention. …”
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Vaccination as an element of health security management - analysis of factors of patient attitudes towards COVID-19 preventive vaccinations based on the opinions of healthcare expe... by Sabina Karczmarz, Anna Owczarczyk, Paweł Żuk, Leszek Średziński, Artur Prusaczyk, Bogdan Magdalena

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Self-care practice of ostomy patients: contributions of the Orem’s theory by Luciana Catunda Gomes Menezes, Maria Vilani Cavalcante Guedes, Roberta Meneses Oliveira, Shérida Karanini Paz de Oliveira, Lídia Stella Teixeira de Meneses, Maria Euridéa de Castro

“… This study aimed to identify the conditioning factors to self-care practice of ostomy patients, and verify knowledge and practices on stoma care. …”
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Bioethical management of patients with epilepsy: sex and age-related aspects by E. P. Mikhalovska-Karlova

“…However, more than 50% of them could not name classic and special principles of bioethics for their category of patients; 29% could not identify the type of model that they use in their work with patients; 75% of pediatric neurologists significantly lacked knowledge in the area of bioethics and practical skills in their application in patients’ management.Conclusion. …”
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Experience of an oncologic nursing team regarding cancer patients’ care by Sinara Raskopf Klüser, Marlene Gomes Terra, Helena Carolina Noal, Annie Jeanninne Jeanninne Bisso Lacchini, Stela Maris de Mello Padoin

“…Also, as an ability to see, hear, observe, and feel; being available to perform to the other what they cannot do, comforting, sharing knowledge and educating for self-care. …”
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Communication skills for medical/dental students at the University of Pretoria: Lessons learnt from a two-year study using a forum theatre method by C. Krüger, J.J. Blitz-Lindeque, G.E. Pickworth, A.J. Munro, M. Lotriet

“…The drama students enacted problematic doctor-patient scenarios for their forum theatre course. …”
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DOCTOR’S ADHERENCE TO RECOMMENDATIONS GOVERNING THE ANTIPLATELET AGENTS USE IN THE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES PREVENTION AND TREATMENT by N. В. Perepech, A. V. Tregubov

“…To study the doctors' opinions on the main aspects of antiplatelet agents use, and to test their knowledge of the basic provisions of the current recommendations on antiplatelet therapy.Material and methods. …”
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Librarians collaborating with instructors for course integration of virtual reality by Ryn Gagen, Brooke Olson, Merete Christianson, Nicole Theis-Mahon

“…Virtual reality has many uses within health sciences education such as simulation, exploration and learning, and soft skills development. …”
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Multimedia electronic manual "Thermometry" by V. A. Dyachkov, A. O. Rubanenko, A. A. Garanin

“…The presented multimedia electronic manual contains a set of tests and clinical cases for self-monitoring of students' knowledge with references.Conclusion. The multimedia electronic manual "Thermometry" developed at Samara State Medical University can increase the efficiency of learning the material, which will help to improve the formation of professional competencies among students, while examining patients of various profiles, making correct diagnosis and management strategy.…”
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Dental management of oncological patients: results of analysis of surveying practicing doctors by E. N. Gvozdikova, E. K. Simionidi

“…The absence of a streamlined action algorithm for suspicions of malignant process, as well as insufficient knowledge on principles of dental management of oncological patients, are also significant problems. …”
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EVALUATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS PREVALENCE AND EFFICACY OF THEIR CORRECTION IN PHYSICIANS. ESTIMATION OF PHYSICIANS’ EXPERTISE IN UP-TO-DATE CLINICAL GUIDELINES. RESULTS... by L. Y. Drozdova, S Y. Martsevich, V. P. Voronina

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Integrating Conservative kidney management Options and advance care Planning Education (COPE) into routine CKD care: a protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial by Scott D Halpern, Michael K Paasche-Orlow, Nwamaka D Eneanya, Taylor L Stallings, Tamar A Klaiman, Margarita Alegria, Ann O’Hare, Nina O’Connor, Laura M Dember

“…Conservative kidney management, a reasonable alternative treatment, and advance care planning (ACP) are often left out of patient education and shared decision-making. In this study, we will pilot an educational intervention (Conservative Kidney Management Options and Advance Care Planning Education—COPE) to improve knowledge of conservative kidney management and ACP among patients with advanced CKD who are older and/or have poor functional status.Methods and analysis This is a single-centre pilot randomised controlled trial at an academic centre in Philadelphia, PA. …”
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Developing a Family Medicine Program in Jordan: appraisal of trainees and trainers and final assessment outcomes [version 4; peer review: 2 approved] by Safiya Virji, Lana Alhalaseh, Benjamin Colton, David Spitaels, Jiskoot van Ewijk, Marleen, Amjad Al Shdaifat, Birgitte Schoenmakers

“…Introduction Curriculum development in medical education, particularly in family medicine, is essential for preparing healthcare professionals to meet evolving patient needs. …”
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A scoping review of the applications of augmented reality in nursing by Wenjing Wei, Jia Gao, Xueli Luo, Xiaoyan Gong, Lianlian Dong

“…AR applications in nursing were categorized into three primary domains: nursing education, clinical nursing, and tele-nursing. Among these, 66% (27/41) of the studies explored application scenarios of AR in nursing education. …”
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Difficulties concerning Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 in children and adolescents by Tatiana Rebouças Moreira, Samila Torquato Araújo Bandeira, Synara Cavalcante Lopes, Silvana Linhares de Carvalho, Francisca Diana da Silva Negreiros, Clarice da Silva Neves

“…Methods: a quantitative study with 40 patients from 6 to 17 years older who were subjected on a questionnaire based on self-care behaviors proposed by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. …”
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Difficulties concerning Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 in children and adolescents by Tatiana Rebouças Moreira, Samila Torquato Araújo Bandeira, Synara Cavalcante Lopes, Silvana Linhares de Carvalho, Francisca Diana da Silva Negreiros, Clarice da Silva Neves

“…Methods: a quantitative study with 40 patients from 6 to 17 years older who were subjected on a questionnaire based on self-care behaviors proposed by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. …”
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Contributions of prenatal care for the vaginal childbirth: mothers’ perception by Aleksandra Pereira Costa, Leila Alcina Correia Vaz Bustorff, Ana Rita Ribeiro da Cunha, Maria Cidney da Silva Soares, Verbena Santos Araújo

“…The educational actions focused on the construction of collective and shared knowledge in favor of labor/birth are among those included in the National Program for Humanization of Prenatal and Birth. …”
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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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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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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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