Aerobic minutes and step number remain low in inpatient stroke rehabilitation. by Yunyi Yan, Janice J Eng, Stanley H Hung, Mark T Bayley, Krista L Best, Louise A Connell, Sarah J Donkers, Sean P Dukelow, Victor E Ezeugwu, Marie-Hélène Milot, Brodie M Sakakibara, Lisa Sheehy, Hubert Wong, Jennifer Yao, Sue Peters

“…<h4>Methods</h4>To gain insight into usual care, we analyzed cross-sectional data from the usual care arm of the Walk 'n Watch implementation trial; trial sites included Canadian rehabilitation units that were not typically involved in research studies. …”
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From safety to efficiency: How drivers of technology adoption changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in municipal home care by Roger Larsson, Christofer Rydenfält, Johanna Persson, Gudbjörg Erlingsdóttir

“…Results Three new technologies were implemented: digital infection status lists, digital faxing, and digital meetings. …”
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A three-arm randomized controlled trial protocol: Effects of telephone-based, layperson-delivered wisdom-enhancement narrative therapy and empathy-focused interventions on loneline... by Vivien Foong Yee Tang, Da Jiang, Maninder Kahlon, Esther Oi-wah Chow, Dannii Yuen-lan Yeung, Rhonda Aubrey, Kee-Lee Chou

“…Trial registration: This trial is registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry; ChiCTR2300070179 on April 4, 2024.…”
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Handling of missing data with multiple imputation in observational studies that address causal questions: protocol for a scoping review by John Carlin, Julie Simpson, Katherine Lee, Cattram Nguyen, Rheanna Mainzer, Margarita Moreno-Betancur

“…The results will be disseminated through a peer reviewed publication and conference presentations.Trial registration number This protocol is registered on figshare (https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.20010497.v1).…”
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Influence of government policies on handwashing and vaccine uptake in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to prevent and control COVID-19: a systematic review by Josphat Martin Muchangi, James Mturi, Hajra Mukasa, Kioko Kithuki, Sarah Jebet Kosgei, Lennah Muhoja Kanyangi, Rogers Moraro, Samuel Kamau, Maureen Nankanja

“…Therefore, there is a need to address these factors for the successful implementation of these policies.Systematic review RegistrationPROSPERO ID CRD42023396319, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/.…”
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Feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of group antenatal care on the continuum of care and perinatal outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis p... by Meresa Berwo Mengesha, Tesfaye Temesgen Chekole, Hiluf Ebuy Abraha, Etsay Weldekidan Tsegay, Abadi Hailay Atsbaha, Mihretab Gebreslassie, Zenawi Hagos Gufue

“…This synthesis aims to provide comprehensive evidence supporting the implementation of group prenatal care models in low-resource settings. …”
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Application of ICU electronic diary platform based on co-design concept in Chinese critically ill patients: a mixed methods study protocol by Li Li, Xia Zhang, Yonghu Chang, Huiming Gao, Junxi Chen, Rujun Hu, Xiaoying Pan, Qingqing Tong, You Yuan, Tianxi Zhang

“…The results of this study will be distributed through peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number Chinese Clinical Trial Register (ChiCTR2400079903).…”
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Cohort profile: Resettlement in Uprooted Groups Explored (REFUGE)—a longitudinal study of mental health and integration in adult refugees from Syria resettled in Norway between 201... by Fredrik Saboonchi, Alexander Nissen, Prue Cauley, Arnfinn Andersen, Øivind Solberg

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Molehill Mountain feasibility study: Protocol for a non-randomised pilot trial of a novel app-based anxiety intervention for autistic people. by Bethany Oakley, Charlotte Boatman, Sophie Doswell, Antonia Dittner, Andrew Clarke, Ann Ozsivadjian, Rachel Kent, Adrian Judd, Saffron Baldoza, Amy Hearn, Declan Murphy, Emily Simonoff, Molehill Mountain Advisory Group

“…The evidence from this study will inform the future optimisation and implementation of Molehill Mountain in a randomised-controlled trial, to provide a novel tool that can be accessed easily by autistic adults and may improve mental health outcomes.…”
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Integration of planetary health in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education: protocol for a scoping review by Lindsey Sikora, Daniel I McIsaac, Husein Moloo, Rajajee Selvam, Nieve Seguin, Lisa Zhang, Ariane Lacaille-Ranger

“…Studies that discuss the implementation of planetary health education within undergraduate and postgraduate medical education will be included, whether they discuss formal inclusion or supplemental courses. …”
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Role and competency model for coordination tasks in municipal health promotion: findings from an integrative review by Patricia Tollmann, Sven Dieterich, Maja Kuchler, Janna Leimann, Laura Lubosch, Vivien Mielenbrink, Pia Rangnow, Stefanie Terhorst, Eike Quilling

“…Abstract Background Integrated municipal health promotion is becoming increasingly important in promoting health equity. Successful implementation of integrated municipal health promotion processes requires a central coordinator. …”
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Blended Care Intervention for Cancer Aftercare in General Practice Centers: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Michelle J M Smits, Catherine A W Bolman, Ilse Mesters, Lilian Lechner

“…Trial RegistrationISRCTN ISRCTN12451453; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN12451453 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)DERR1-10.2196/64662…”
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Prospective single-centre clinical observational study on electronically monitored medication non-adherence, its psychosocial risk factors and lifestyle behaviours after heart tran... by Marietta Lieb, Michael Weyand, Margot Seidl, Yesim Erim

“…The results of this study will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences.Trial registration number DRKS00020496.…”
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Feasibility and usability of remote transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for self-regulation in children with autism: protocol for a randomized controlled pilot study by Norna Abbo, Trina Mitchell, Seyed Hassan Tonekaboni, Evdokia Anagnostou, Brendan F. Andrade, Kevin Thorpe, Deryk S. Beal

“…This study will identify potential challenges for the clinical translation of this therapy so that home-based tDCS can be positioned for success in healthcare delivery implementation. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06129058. …”
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Interventions to enable and reach patients with heart failure and their caregivers, with palliative care (TIER-HF-PC): a study protocol of a two-armed parallel group, open label ra... by Yin Bun Cheung, Shirlyn Hui-Shan Neo, Ke Yu, Chun Fan Lee

“…Results of the study will be disseminated when data analysis is complete.Trial registration number NCT06244953.…”
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Summary of the best evidence for risk stratification of exercise rehabilitation in patients with a cardiac implantable electronic device by Ruiqing Di, Zheng Huang, Huifang Huang, Siyu Li, Xing Gao, Jingshuang Bai

“…After reading, extracting, and categorizing, 34 pieces of evidence in 4 areas were identified, namely, screening and assessment of exercise risk in CIEDs, exercise monitoring, implementation of exercise prescriptions, and prevention and management of exercise-related risks.ConclusionsThis study provides the best evidence for the prevention and management of exercise risk in patients with CIEDs, clarifies the role of nurses in evaluating, monitoring, and educating patients undergoing motor rehabilitation, and provides a basis for the formulation of clinically feasible rehabilitation programs.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO, identifier (CRD2024509622).…”
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Individual goal-based plan based on nursing theory for adults with type 2 diabetes and self-care deficits: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Janeth Leksell, Mats Martinell, Anna Lindholm Olinder, Jessica Rosman, Jan W Eriksson

“…In Sweden, most patients with type 2 diabetes are cared for in the primary care setting, which is heavily burdened. Because of implementation difficulties regarding evidenced-based diabetes self-management education and support in this setting, there is a need for an instrument that is easy to use and implement. …”
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Government policy interventions to reduce veterinary antimicrobial consumption in production animals: a protocol for a systematic review and evidence map by Kayla Strong, Fiona Emdin, Sam Orubu, Susan Rogers Van Katwyk, Heather Ganshorn, Jeremy Grimshaw, Mathieu J. P. Poirier

“…Systematic review registration Open Science framework.…”
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Resilience in maternal, newborn, and child health in low- and middle-income countries: findings from a scoping review by Olusesan Ayodeji Makinde, Babasola O. Okusanya, Nchelem K. Ichegbo, Ifeanyi C. Mgbachi, Emmanuel Olamijuwon, Fatima Abdulaziz Sule, Olalekan A. Uthman

“…The proposed definition is useful for MNCH programme implementation and interventions in LMICs. Scoping review registration: The protocol for this review was registered in the open science framework at the registered address ( https://osf.io/jt6nr ).…”
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Pharmacist interventions to improve hypertension management: protocol for a systematic review of randomised controlled trials by Ross Tsuyuki, Arnaud Chiolero, Gilles Paradis, Cinzia Del Giovane, Valérie Santschi, Viktoria Gastens, Blanche Kiszio

“…Outcomes of the review will be shared through peer-reviewed journal and used for implementation policy.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021279751.…”
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