How is caring paternalism feasible in the intensive care unit? – an ethnographic study by Leqian Wu

“…Results The study revealed that medical paternalism in the ICU manifested in diverse, interconnected ways, including strict restrictions on personal belongings, the implementation of restricted visitation policies, and limitations on patients’ ability to participate in decision-making or express their needs. …”
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Responsible Artificial Intelligence governance in oncology by Peter D. Stetson, January Choy, Natalia Summerville, Abigail Baldwin-Medsker, Janet Mak, Avijit Chatterjee, Kristen Kim, Chhavi Kumar, Patrick Samedy, Joanna Halperin, Louis Voigt, Justin Jee, Jill Fraser, MaryAnn Connor, Richard Harper, Rémy Evard, Anaeze C. Offodile

“…Although generic AI development and implementation frameworks exist in healthcare, no effective governance models have been reported in oncology. …”
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Validation of new diagnostic indices to simplify hyponatremia therapy assessment in patients on thiazide diuretics: study protocol of a randomized, controlled, parallel-group trial... by Karin Vogt, David Widmer, Mark Kirsch, Mirjam Christ-Crain, Laura Potasso

“…Discussion This study will prospectively investigate whether the implementation of 2 new diagnostic indices (aSID and, if inconclusive, ChU) allows for a correct treatment of TAH. …”
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Algorithm of Cardiomagnetic Signal Evaluation: "Magnetocardiographic Lead" by Mykhailo Primin, Igor Nedayvoda

“…Magnetocardiography (MCG) is one of the promising methods for practical implementation. MCG is a method of non-invasive, electrophysiological investigation of the human heart. …”
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INcreasing Adolescent social and Community supporT (INACT): Pilot study protocol. by Daniel Hayes, Alexandra Burton, Feifei Bu, Neil Humphrey, Pamela Qualter, Emeline Han, Lou Sticpewich, Joely Wright, Jessica K Bone, Sophia Maguire, Lucas Caetano Gonzalez Umpierrez, Emily Stapley, Marc S Tibber, Daisy Fancourt

“…Results will inform a planned future randomised trial.<h4>Trial registration</h4>ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06656663.…”
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Evaluation of an intervention addressing a reablement programme for older, community-dwelling persons in Sweden (ASSIST 1.0): a protocol for a feasibility study by Aileen Bergström, Lena Borell, Sebastiaan Meijer, Susanne Guidetti

“…Dissemination will include peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences as well as information to involved stakeholders.Trial registration number NCT03505619…”
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Cost-effectiveness of prehabilitation prior to elective surgery compared to usual preoperative care: protocol for a systematic review of economic evaluations by Tanja Rombey, Helene Eckhardt, Wilm Quentin

“…We plan to present our findings at scientific conferences, pass them on to relevant stakeholder organisations and publish them in a peer-reviewed journal.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020182813…”
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The application of machine learning in predicting post-cardiac surgery acute kidney injury in pediatric patients: a systematic review by Sxe Chang Cheong, Shing Lok So, Alexander Lal, Jan Coveliers-Munzi

“…Robust external validation through multicenter cohorts using standardized guidelines is essential before clinical implementation. Current evidence, though promising, is insufficient for widespread adoption without addressing these methodological limitations.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO CRD420250604781.…”
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Evaluating the Efficiency of Work of the Department of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging by K. K. Osadchiy, E. A. Mershina, A. E. Bragina, V. E. Sinitsyn

“…This can be achieved by additionally attracting patients, reducing equipment downtime, optimizing work processes, most of all at the stage of patient recording and registration, as well as at the stage of image interpretation and creation of a conclusion. …”
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A NEW APPROACH IN IMMOVABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT USING 3D SPATIAL SPACE by Uznir Ujang, Glory Annabelle Stephen, Suhaibah Azri, Nurfairunnajiha Ridzuan

“…The integration of 3D GIS into the asset management system using ArcGIS software enables efficient asset registration, detailed visualization, and comprehensive data querying. …”
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Risk factors for urinary tract infection in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. by Hairong Jia, Wenhao Su, Jiaqi Zhang, Zhaoyang Wei, Pepertual Tsikwa, Yanru Wang

“…<h4>Trail registration</h4>PROSPERO (CRD42024559129).…”
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Interventions to improve patient health education competence among nursing personnel: a scoping review protocol by Qirong Chen, Siyuan Tang, Ke Liu, Guiyun Wang, Shuyi Wang, Yanxia Qi

“…The absence of patient health education competence (PHEC) constitutes a significant impediment to the effective implementation of such education by nursing personnel. …”
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Development and evaluation of an online training program for palliative care in India by Varun Raj Passi, Sreedevi Warrier, Rajalekshmi Balu, M. M. Sunil Kumar, Parth Sharma

“…Conclusion Our results show that online training can be effectively used to build confidence in physicians in managing various palliative care needs. Trial registration Not applicable.…”
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Identifying conducive contexts and working mechanisms of sedentary behaviour interventions in older adults: a realist review protocol as part of the ‘Stand UP Seniors’ project by Sebastien F M Chastin, Greet Cardon, Sofie Compernolle, Delfien Van Dyck, Kenneth Vanhove, Emelien Lauwerier

“…The peer-reviewed realist review will be prepared according to the Realist and Meta-narrative Evidence Synthesis: Evolving Standards publication standards for realist syntheses.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021248795.…”
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Differential Responses to Food Price Changes by Personal Characteristic: A Systematic Review of Experimental Studies. by Anja Mizdrak, Peter Scarborough, Wilma E Waterlander, Mike Rayner

“…<h4>Background</h4>Fiscal interventions to improve population diet have been recommended for consideration by many organisations including the World Health Organisation and the United Nations and policies such as sugar-sweetened beverage taxes have been implemented at national and sub-national levels. However, concerns have been raised with respect to the differential impact of fiscal interventions on population sub-groups and this remains a barrier to implementation.…”
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Evidence of neglect of the elderly in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol by Mustapha Amoadu, Amidu Alhassan, Irene Korkoi Aboh, Frank Offei Odonkor Offei, William Akoto-Buabeng

“…The findings from the study will be disseminated to stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, policy implementers at local government level and chiefs for discussion and implementation of the findings. …”
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Patients’ and clinicians’ experiences of DIALOG+ in primary health care in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a qualitative interview study using thematic analysis by Nejra Selak, Hana Sikira, Meliha Kiseljaković, Francois van Loggerenberg, Stefan Priebe, Alma Džubur Kulenović

“…It is necessary to make adjustments in primary care, such as providing clinicians with more extensive training and ongoing support, as well as providing more time for the intervention’s implementation. Trial registration Study was registered prospectively within the ISRCTN Registry: ISRCTN17003451, 02/12/2020.…”
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The impact of decision aids in patients with colorectal cancer: a systematic review by Marie-Anne Durand, Glyn Elwyn, Peter Scalia, Jenaya Goldwag, Priscilla Marsicovetere, Heather A Johnson, Srinivas J Ivatury

“…Further investigation is required to determine the effect of decision aids for colorectal cancer treatment as well as reasons for the lack of PDA development and implementation in this area.Prospero registration number CRD42018095153.…”
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A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Capacity of Health Facility Laboratories in Zone One of Afar Regional State, Ethiopia by Chalachew Genet Akal, Tesfaye Andualem

“…Data were collected using questioner from medical laboratory professionals (MLPs) and using cheek list from laboratory registration books. Collected data was analyzed using SPSS. …”
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Improving comprehensive geriatric assessments with the clinical frailty scale: a focus group study by Synneve Dahlin-Ivanoff, Frida Mjörnstedt Oleander, Katarina Wilhelmson

“…This highlights the potential for further improvements in healthcare delivery through continued innovation and collaboration. Trial registration Clinical trial number: not applicable.…”
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