Family-based intervention for prevention and self-management of disabilities due to leprosy, podoconiosis and lymphatic filariasis versus usual care in Ethiopia: study protocol for... by Anna Tiny van 't Noordende, Moges Wubie Aycheh, Nurilign Abebe Moges, Tesfaye Tadesse, Alice P. Schippers

“…Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and workshops.Trial registration number PACTR202108907851342.…”
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The effect of exercise on menstrual symptoms: a randomized controlled trial by Merve Koçak, Ömer Şevgin

“…A moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and walking program was implemented at least three days per week. The study spanned three menstrual cycles for each woman and lasted an average of 12 weeks. …”
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Development and applications of the Anaesthetists’ Non-Technical Skills behavioural marker system: a systematic review by Jiale Hu, Fang Zhou, Jiamin Kang, Chunji Yan, Xueyan Xing, Shumin Tu

“…Investigating the methods by which the ANTS system can be evaluated and implemented for training within clinical environments is anticipated to significantly enhance ongoing enhancements in staff performance and patient safety.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022297773.…”
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Effectiveness of deliberate practices versus conventional lecture in trauma training for medical students by Suksan Kanoksin, Bhapapak Na Songkhla, Amarit Tansawet, Issaree Laopeamthong, Pakkapol Sukhvibul, Suphakarn Techapongsatorn

“…However, future research should examine the broader applications and long-term benefits of this method in medical training. Trial registration TCTR20240816009…”
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The analysis and reporting of multiple outcomes in mental health trials: a methodological systematic review by Dominic Stringer, Mollie Payne, Ben Carter, Richard Emsley

“…More work is required to show these exist, aid interpretation, increase efficiency and are easily implemented. Registration Our systematic review protocol was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) on 11th January 2023 (CRD42023382274).…”
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The role of early weight bearing in the aftertreatment of unilateral displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures: a systematic review and pooled analysis by Coen Verstappen, Mitchell L. S. Driessen, Lloyd Brandts, Michael J. R. Edwards, Martijn Poeze, Erik Hermans, Pishtiwan H. S. Kalmet

“…Level of evidence Level I. Trial registration PROSPERO CRD42022280985…”
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CRYPTOCURRENCY MINING AS AN EMERGING INDUSTRY: PROSPECTS FOR THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC by Svetlana S. Galazova, Tatyana V. Zhukova, Valeria N. Volodina

“…In Russia, regulatory mechanisms—including state registration, taxation, and tariff oversight—are implemented at the federal level, while regional initiatives remain underdeveloped. …”

Understanding recruitment to a perioperative randomised controlled trial: protocol for a mixed-methods substudy nested within a feasibility trial of octreotide infusion during live... by Duncan Wagstaff, S Ramani Moonesinghe, Jez Fabes, Michael Spiro, Edgar Brodkin, Ee-Neng Loh, Vivienne Hannon

“…A manuscript detailing the summative findings will be submitted to peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number NCT04941911.…”
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The impact of physical activity on working memory in children with ADHD: a meta-analysis by Gong Cheng, Gong Cheng, Ce Song, XiaoQin Hong

“…Subgroup analyses indicated that interventions with moderate duration and frequency (45–60 minutes per session, 8–12 weeks, ≤2 times per week, and ≤25 total hours) were associated with the most stable and effective outcomes.ConclusionPhysical activity interventions are effective in improving working memory in children with ADHD, especially when implemented with optimal session duration, frequency, and total intervention time. …”
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Feasibility trial of a new digital training package to enhance primary care practitioners' communication of clinical empathy and realistic optimism. by Felicity Bishop, Jeremy Howick, Jane Vennik, Jennifer Bostock, Paul Little, Christian Mallen, Leanne Morrison, Mary Steele, Beth Stuart, Stephanie Hughes, Kirsten Smith, Mohana Ratnapalan, Emily Lyness, Hajira Dambha-Miller, Riya Tiwari, Clare Lockyer-Stevens, Hazel Everitt

“…Feasibility work to develop and test sophisticated questionnaire structures is valuable when planning primary care patient surveys. Registration: ISRCTN21215037. Registered: 06/02/2020. https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN21215037.…”
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Effectiveness of two distinct web-based education tools for bedside nurses on medication administration practice for venous thromboembolism prevention: A randomized clinical trial. by Brandyn D Lau, Dauryne L Shaffer, Deborah B Hobson, Gayane Yenokyan, Jiangxia Wang, Elizabeth A Sugar, Joseph K Canner, David Bongiovanni, Peggy S Kraus, Victor O Popoola, Hasan M Shihab, Norma E Farrow, Jonathan K Aboagye, Peter J Pronovost, Michael B Streiff, Elliott R Haut

“…These findings suggest that education should be tailored to the learner.<h4>Trial registration</h4>ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02301793.…”
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Rare disease challenges and potential actions in the Middle East by Ahmad Nader Fasseeh, Nada Korra, Ahmed Aljedai, Ahmed Seyam, Hajer Almudaiheem, Hana A. Al-Abdulkarim, Marwan Janahi, Mary Gamal, Sahar Fahmy, Sara Aldallal, Sherif Abaza, Zoltán Kaló

“…For instance, the collaboration between the Ministry of Health and pharmaceutical companies was recommended to improve rare diseases care. A separate registration process for orphan drugs with clear criteria and timelines was suggested. …”
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Behavioral risk assessment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers of petrochemical industries: protocol of a mixed method study by Zohreh Moradi, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Fazlollah Ahmadi, Omran Ahmadi

“…Trial registration Iranian Registry of Clinical Trial (IRCT20240321061346N1). …”
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Efficacy of HEAR and HEART score to rule out major adverse cardiac events in patients presenting to the emergency department with chest pain: study protocol of the eCARE stepped-we... by Sandrine Charpentier, Pierre-Marie Roy, Delphine Douillet, Jeremie Riou, Fabrice Prunier, Thomas Moumneh, Andrea Penaloza

“…To do so, the HEAR and HEART score, standing for history, ECG, age, risk factors±troponin were prospectively assessed, but not combined and implemented in clinical practice. The objective of the eCARE study is to assess the impact of implementing a diagnostic strategy based on a HEAR score &lt;2 or a HEART score &lt;4 (HEAR-T strategy) to rule out non-STEMI without or with a single troponin measurement in patients presenting to the ED with chest pain without obvious diagnosis after physical examination and an ECG.Methods and analysis Stepped-wedge cluster-randomised control trial in 10 EDs. …”
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Structural-methodical model of computer program for control of theoretical knowledge of cadets by V. V. Bulgakov

“…The developed structural and methodological model of training organization, testing and control of theoretical knowledge of cadets is based on the associative-reflex theory of training, the theory of motivation development and the theory of modular training. To implement the structural and methodological model, a multi-level automated system of training, control and analysis of the level of theoretical knowledge was developed, for which a certificate of state registration of the computer program No. 2017613078 dated March 10, 2017 was obtained.The structural-methodical model and the computer program provide effective work of the teacher and cadets, at the expense of the wide list of functions, ergonomics, methodical providing and application of information and communication technologies providing access of teachers and cadets to work with educational material by means of the Internet, using stationary computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones.The computer program is fully adapted to the educational process of the Academy and has a number of significant differences from other software products designed for training and control of theoretical knowledge. …”
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Effectiveness of an online sexual and reproductive health educational program on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours among senior primary school students: a cluster randomized con... by Ruru Guo, Wen Pan, Wei Zhao, Mingli Zhao, Jingjing Wang

“…Trial registration ChiCTR2400083843. [ www.chictr.org.cn ]. 06/05/2024.…”
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Evaluation of the Clinical Nursing Effects of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing Program Based on Care Pathways for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Randomized Con... by Yanchun Zhao, Ting Huang, Yanli Chen, Songmei Li, Juan Zhao, Xu Han, Qing Ni, Ning Su

“…ConclusionsThis study seeks to integrate existing national standardized nursing protocols with clinical pathways to implement more efficient and higher-quality nursing practices. …”
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Response strategies for promoting gender equality in public health emergencies: a rapid scoping review by Janina I Steinert, Alexa R Yakubovich, Julie Hennegan, Caterina Alacevich, Bridget Steele

“…We further highlight that interventions to promote gender equity in PHEs should take into account possible harmful side effects such as increased gender-based violence.Review registration DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/8HKFD.…”
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Effects of physical activity interventions on the body mass index of children and adolescents in Latin America: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Vicente Martínez-Vizcaíno, Iván Cavero-Redondo, Celia Álvarez-Bueno, Andrés Godoy-Cumillaf, Armando Diaz

“…To address this problem, several intervention programmes, based on factors such as physical activity and nutrition, have been implemented, and body mass index (BMI) has been widely used as a means of measuring the impact of such interventions. …”
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Suicide prevention program on suicidal behaviors and mental wellbeing among school aged adolescents: a scoping review by Yasmin Nadeem Parpio, Rozina Nuruddin, Tazeen Saeed Ali, Nuruddin Mohammad, Uzma Rahim Khan, Salman Shahzad, Murad Musa Khan, Mehreen Aslam

“…Policymakers and school administrators should consider these findings when developing and implementing suicide prevention programs.Systematic review registrationThis review is registered in open science framework in 2022 ID: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/6W8D9.…”
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