Core Outcome Set Development for Tension-Type Headache Treatment Using Traditional Chinese Medicine: Protocol for a Delphi Consensus Study by Guojing Fu, Yunmeng Chen, Xiao Liang, Chunli Guo, Xueming Fan, Xiao Gong, Wenjie Chen, Jing Teng, Jun Tang, Xing Liao, Jingjing Wei, Yunling Zhang

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to develop a COS for future clinical studies on the treatment of TTH with TCM. …”
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Development and validation of a sliding type continuous passive motion automation device for evaluation and rehabilitation of frozen shoulder: a pilot study by Jewoo Lee, Sung-sik Yun, Kyung Rok Oh, Kyung Rok Oh, Sun Gun Chung, Sun Gun Chung, Wonjae Hwang, Wonjae Hwang, Keewon Kim, Keewon Kim, Kyu-jin Cho

“…Pain levels and SPADI scores decreased across all groups, with no statistically significant differences noted between the intervention and the postive control groups.ConclusionsThe developed robotic CPM device demonstrated potential in improving ROM and reducing passive stiffness in FS patients, showing comparable results to therapist-assisted exercise. …”
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Developing an HIV-specific falls risk prediction model with a novel clinical index: a systematic review and meta-analysis method by Sam Chidi Ibeneme, Eunice Odoh, Nweke Martins, Georgian Chiaka Ibeneme

“…Evidence quality and bias were assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) and the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool (MMAT), respectively. …”
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Development and Evaluation of a Patient–Family Caregiver Dyad mHealth Intervention for Heart Failure Self-Care: Quasi-Experimental Study by Youn-Jung Son, JiYeon Choi, Hyue Mee Kim, Hoyoun Won, Jong-Chan Youn, Sang-Wook Kim, Wang-Soo Lee, Jun Hwan Cho, Kyung‑Taek Park, Joonhwa Hong, Da-Young Kim

“…MethodsWe developed a dyadic mHealth program with 2 main features: a basic feature app and an interactive text-based chatbot. …”
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Development of a lung perfusion automated quantitative model based on dual-energy CT pulmonary angiography in patients with chronic pulmonary thromboembolism by Linfeng Xi, Jianping Wang, Anqi Liu, Yifei Ni, Jie Du, Qiang Huang, Yishan Li, Jing Wen, Hongyi Wang, Shuai Zhang, Yunxia Zhang, Zhu Zhang, Dingyi Wang, Wanmu Xie, Qian Gao, Yong Cheng, Zhenguo Zhai, Min Liu

“…Abstract Objective To develop PerAIDE, an AI-driven system for automated analysis of pulmonary perfusion blood volume (PBV) using dual-energy computed tomography pulmonary angiography (DE-CTPA) in patients with chronic pulmonary thromboembolism (CPE). …”
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Development of a clinical decision support tool for Primary care Management of lower Urinary tract Symptoms in men: the PriMUS study by Adrian Edwards, Ridhi Agarwal, Janine Bates, Alison Bray, Sarah Milosevic, Emma Thomas-Jones, Michael Drinnan, Marcus Drake, Peter Michell, Bethan Pell, Haroon Ahmed, Natalie Joseph-Williams, Kerenza Hood, Yemisi Takwoingi, Chris Harding

“…Two participant cohorts, for development and validation, underwent simple index tests and a reference standard (invasive urodynamics). …”
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Association of ambient sulfur dioxide with stroke incidence among residents of Shanghai: a time-series analysis of incidence registration and monitoring data from 2017 to 2021 by Yuzhuo WANG, Xuena LA, Mengyin WU, Yingquan WANG, Danni LIU, Qundi YANG, Yang ZHENG, Yan SHI

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Perceptions, experiences, barriers, facilitators, learning outcomes, and modes of assessment of digital clinical placements for pre-registration physiotherapy students internationa... by Justin McConnell, Alison Rushton, Tim Noblet, Verity Pacey, Jai Mistry, Jeremy Lai, Daphne Nguyen, Samantha Doralp

“…Existing studies highlight benefits of digital technology in clinical placements, but lack of a systematic review focused on pre-registration physiotherapy students is a key gap. This systematic review will address this gap by synthesizing the evidence for digital clinical placements for pre-registration physiotherapy students internationally.…”
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mHealth tool to improve community health agent performance for child development: study protocol for a cluster-randomised controlled trial in Peru by Christopher Michael Westgard, Natalia Rivadeneyra, Patricia Mechael

“…The results of the study will provide evidence on the potential of a mHealth tool to improve child health and development indicators in the region.Ethics and dissemination The study received approval from National Hospital ‘San Bartolome’ Institutional Ethics Committee on 8 November 2018 (IRB Approval #15463–18) and will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration number ISRCTN43591826.…”
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Developing the ‘Life Threads’ approach to support families after traumatic brain injury in UK community settings: protocol for a qualitative prefeasibility study by Caroline Ellis-Hill, Fergus Gracey, Mark Holloway, Charlotte Jane Whiffin, Alyson Norman, Morag Lee, Parmjeet Kaur Singh, Jo Clark-Wilson, Audrey Daisley, Natasha Yasmin Felles, Sara Rose

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Effectiveness of a continuous training program on knowledge and professional development of healthcare providers in healthy community clinics in Jordan: a quasi-experimental study by Khitam Alsaqer, Amal Ireifij, Duaa Fayiz Al-Maghaireh, Mariam Kawafha, Abdullah Al Nsour, Rami Farraj, Sara Abu Hashish, Saif Fakhoury, Ramadan Farajat, Asma Khresat, Mahmoud Nabulsi

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a Continuous Training Program on the knowledge and professional development of healthcare providers in Healthy Community Clinics in Jordan. …”
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Interface management concepts in healthcare for rare diseases in Germany: a study protocol for a mixed-methods study to develop best practice recommendations by Martin Härter, Laura Inhestern, Corinna Bergelt, David Zybarth, Ramona Otto, Maja Brandt

“…In phase 1, we will develop a tool to assess existing concepts of interface management for rare diseases based on a literature search and an expert workshop. …”
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Development and validation of a prediction model for post-induction hypotension in elderly patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery: a prospective cohort study by Zhen Bian, Wei Dou, Yaoyu Ying, Haijing Shi, Fuhai Ji, Jinghui Hu, Ke Peng

“…Abstract Backgrounds Post-induction hypotension (PIH) is prevalent in elderly surgical patients and associated with adverse outcomes; however, predicting PIH remains challenging. We aimed to develop a feasible and practical PIH prediction model for elderly patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. …”
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Polymorphisms of the KCNS1, COMT and OPRM1 genes and development of postoperative pain in patients with osteoarthritis who underwent total knee or hip replacement by K. E. Glemba, I. A. Guseva, A. E. Karateev, M. A. Makarov, E. Yu. Samarkina, N. V. Konovalova, D. A. Varlamov

“…The search for predictors of postoperative pain is an actual problem.The aim of the study – to assessing relationship the polymorphisms of the KCNS1, COMT and OPRM1 genes and the development of POP in OA patients who underwent TKA or THA.Material and methods. …”
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Development and validation of an improved prediction model for vaginal birth after previous cesarean section: a retrospective cohort study of a Chinese population by Haiyan Liu, Yi Yu, Xiaoyue Zhang, Jiangnan Pei, Yao Tang, Rong Hu, Weirong Gu

“…The development dataset comprised 481 women, while the other 239 women constituted the temporal validation dataset. …”
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The German national cohort study on the development of motor performance, physical activity and health in children and adolescents: the MoMo 2.0-Study protocol by Alexander Burchartz, Claudia Niessner, Klaus Bös, Sarah Heinisch, Alexander Woll, Leon Klos, Annette Worth, Anke Hanssen-Doose, Thomas Hinz, Manuel Völkle, Birte von Haaren-Mack, Larissa Heißler, Darko Jekauc, Simon Kolb, Claudia Lazarides, Carina Nigg, Elke Opper, Elena Brehm, Steffen Schmidt, Lara Tschuschke, Carmen Volk, Susanne Weyland, Hagen Wäsche, Hannah Zimmermann, Clara Zöller

“…The relationships between PA, motor performance, health and their respective determinants, as well as their individual development throughout childhood and adolescence, are not yet fully understood. …”
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Nursing-centered development of an AI-based decision support system in pressure ulcer and incontinence-associated dermatitis management - a mixed methods study by Khalid Majjouti, Vanessa Priester, Michaela Tapp-Herrenbrueck, Alexander Brehmer, Hannah Pinnekamp, Michael Aleithe, Uli Fischer, Jens Kleesiek, Bernadette Hosters

“…This paper investigates how to integrate evidence from nursing science and clinical practice into the development of the proposed AI system. Methods We conducted a literature review of nursing criteria for wound assessment. …”
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Development and Validation of Risk Stratification for Heart Failure After Acute Coronary Syndrome Based on Dynamic S100A8/A9 Levels by Jie Ma, Ke Ma, Jing Chen, Xinying Yang, Fei Gao, Hai Gao, Hui Zhang, Xin‐Liang Ma, Jie Du, Ping Li, Yulin Li

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Protocol for the development of a transdiagnostic core outcome set for mental health disorders in adults: the Patient Important Outcomes in Psychiatry (PIO-Psych) Initiative by Christian Gluud, Lehana Thabane, Zainab Samaan, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Joanna Moncrieff, Faiza Siddiqui, Janus C Jakobsen, Morten Hylander Møller, Sophie Juul, Mark Horowitz, Rikke Hermann, Pascal Faltermeier, Markus Harboe Olsen, Johanne Juul Petersen, Caroline Barkholt Kamp, Michael P. Hengartner

“…The aim of the Patient Important Outcomes in Psychiatry (PIO-Psych) Initiative is to develop an overarching, transdiagnostic research-based and consensus-based core outcome set for adult mental health disorders.Methods and analysis The development of the PIO-Psych transdiagnostic core outcome set will include three phases: (1) a systematic scoping review of the literature to develop the initial list of outcomes for the Delphi study; (2) a Delphi study in three rounds including people with lived experience of mental health disorders and their relatives, clinicians, researchers and others (administrators, mental healthcare policymakers, philosophers); (3) a hybrid consensus meeting to agree on the final overarching, transdiagnostic core outcome set and corresponding time points of assessment of each outcome.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval is not applicable to this study according to the Research Ethics Committee of the Capital Region of Denmark, as it is not an interventional study. …”
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Development and Validation of Virtual Reality Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Program Evaluation Study by Chen IC, Wu CY, Hu YL, Huang YM

“…This study aims to address these uncertainties by developing and validating a fi-VRCT program focused on IADL, with the goal of enhancing both cognitive function and IADL performance in older adults with MCI.Methods and Analysis: This mixed methods program evaluation study consists of three phases: feasibility, intervention, and extension. …”
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