Innovative Telerehabilitation Enhanced Care Programme (ITECP) in young and middle-aged patients with haemorrhagic stroke to improve exercise adherence: protocol of a multicentre ra... by Lu Chen, Ping Yuan, Yuanxing Zhang, Qiansheng Jin, Cuiling Ji

“…The results will be shared with young and middle-aged patients with haemorrhagic stroke, policy-makers, the general public, as well as academia.Trial registration number Chinese Clinical Trials Registry (ChiCTR 2200066498).…”
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Individualised follow-up for head and neck cancer—design of a prospective cohort study to assess its feasibility by Cecile van de Weerd, Julia J. van Tol-Geerdink, Guido B. van den Broek, Johannes H.A.M. Kaanders, Henri A.M. Marres, Rosella P.M.G. Hermens, Robert P. Takes

“…If this choice is feasible, it can be implemented and investigated in other HNC care centres.Trial registration number NCT05386225.…”
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Determining the burden of foodborne hepatitis A spread by food handlers: suggestions for a targeted vaccination? by Cecilia Trucchi, Filippo Del Puente, Carolina Piccinini, Marco Roveta, Marina Sartini, Marina Sartini, Maria Luisa Cristina, Maria Luisa Cristina

“…Control measures largely relied on immunoglobulin administration, while vaccination was rarely implemented and showed poor adherence among food service staff. …”
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Nursing staff and supervisors perceptions on stress and resilience: a qualitative study by Madeleine Helaß, Anja Greinacher, Melanie Genrich, Andreas Müller, Peter Angerer, Harald Gündel, Florian Junne, Christoph Nikendei, Imad Maatouk

“…Disagreement in suggested responsibility for nurses’ stress or health and an evaluation of implemented measures meeting the nurses’ needs are discussed. …”
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Investigating the effect of seed coating with biochar and activated carbon on some indicators of germination and vigor of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) under salinity stress by Parimah Shokouhi Nasab, Hamidreza Balouchi, َAli Moradi, Mohsen Movahhedi Dehnavi

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Health-related SDGs in the national science agendas of Latin America and the Caribbean: a scoping review by Martín Alberto Ragusa, Fernando Tortosa, Maristela Monteiro, Sebastian Garcia Saiso, Ludovic Reveiz

“…Abstract Background The national science and technology agendas (NSTAs) of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are crucial for formulating and implementing public policies by providing a strategic framework that guides state actions and priorities. …”
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Unlocking minds: fostering critical thinking in postgraduates trainees through a foundation course - a prospective quasi-experimental study by Veena Kumari Singh, Shruti Singh, Meenakshi Tiwari, Ansarul Haq, Sarsij Sharma, Tania Moudgil

“…At this point, focus should be given to refining teaching strategies and creating environments conducive to CT in healthcare. Clinical trial registration Not applicable.…”
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Integrated malaria vector control strategies and their effectiveness in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review protocol for interventional studies by Diederick E Grobbee, Lihanimpo Djalogue, Marianne van der Sande, Patrice Ngangue, Gountante Kombate, Kamba Andre-Marie Soubeiga

“…Several vector control strategies are being implemented to reduce mosquito density and protect the most vulnerable populations, such as children under 5 and pregnant women. …”
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Effectiveness of preventive interventions on adolescents’ depression and suicidal tendency: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Lubna Ghazal, Lubna Ghazal, Naixue Cui, Cao Fenglin, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher, Mulugeta Shegaze Shimbrer, Mulugeta Shegaze Shimbrer

“…The systematic review registration number is CRD42023384321.ResultsOut of 1,210 studies, 13 RCTs were incorporated. …”
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Determination of Colles fracture risk index by X-ray images with the computer vision application by Wisam A. Hussein, Hussain J. AlKhatteib, Jawad K. Abbas

“…Forearm X-ray datasets for the normal (without fracture, control group) and Colles fracture individuals were downloaded from a licensed repository. By implementing image thresholding, normalization and registration techniques, validated bone images were obtained and analyzed using computer vision algorithms. …”
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Gamification in mHealth Apps for Rehabilitation: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Jacqueline Dawson, Randall Nee, Christian Ramirez, Sharlene Reyes, David Sanchez, Tulsi Sukhadia, Andrew Bartlett

“…ObjectiveThis scoping review aims to identify studies that have implemented gamification in rehabilitative interventions through mobile apps to treat all conditions addressed by physical therapists. …”
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Experiences of using artificial intelligence in healthcare: a qualitative study of UK clinician and key stakeholder perspectives by Victoria Williamson, Paul Leeson, Ben Thompson, Maria Breen, C A Fazakarley

“…Future AI studies should continue to incorporate the views of key stakeholders to improve tool acceptability.Trial registration number NCT05028179; ISRCTN15113915; IRAS ref: 293515.…”
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The impact of educational intervention on enhancing the health literacy among middle-aged individuals at risk for cardiovascular diseases: a randomized cotrolled trial by Seyedeh Fatemeh Azizi Sani Dopolani, Hassan Shahbazi, Masoud Lotfizadeh, Shohreh Naderimagham

“…In the third phase, the educational intervention was implemented with the participation of 50 individuals in the intervention group and 50 in the control group. …”
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Nursing regulation in Canada: Insights from a scoping review. by Patrick Chiu, Natalie J Thiessen, Sobia Idrees, Kathleen Leslie, Janice Y Kung

“…Canadian nursing regulators have implemented various innovations to reform regulatory approaches to address workforce challenges, system demands, governance reforms, and a drive for efficiency. …”
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Impact of adoption of sustainable agricultural practice on farm income in Bunno Bedelle Zone, Ethiopia by Temesgen Kabeta Kidane, Teferi Tolera, Tsega Lemma, Dessalegn Obsi Gemeda

“…The results of this study will serve as valuable guidance for forthcoming agricultural policies and practices that advance sustainability while tackling essential concerns related to farm income. Clinical trial registration: Not applicable.…”
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Survey of the pattern of antibiotic dispensing in private pharmacies in Nepal by Delia Hendrie, Suzanne Robinson, Anant Nepal, Linda A Selvey

“…Frequency distributions were presented based on patients’ characteristics, sources of antibiotic, registration status of pharmacies and education of the pharmacist or drug retailer, and disease or condition. χ2 tests and regression analysis were applied to explore factors associated with the pattern of antibiotic dispensing.Results Of patients attending private pharmacies, the proportion receiving at least one antibiotic (38.4%) was above the WHO recommended value (20.0%–26.8%). …”
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Evaluation of prescribing patterns of sodium valproate in neurological disease patients: a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design study by Rehab H. Werida, Salima El-Sherif, Rania Shoshan, Naglaa F. Khedr

“…Trial registration This study was registered on clinicaltrial.gov with an identification code NCT05830981. https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05830981 (First Posted: April 26, 2023). …”
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Investigating the content and processes of patient-derived quality of care indicators for those affected by multiple long-term conditions (MLTC): A scoping review protocol. by Sara Tavares, Arad Reisberg, David Belsey, Ania Henley, Laura Downey

“…<h4>Systematic review registration</h4>Available on Open Science Framework on https://osf.io/gjr84.…”
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Effectiveness of organizational interventions to reduce emergency department utilization: a systematic review. by Gemma Flores-Mateo, Concepción Violan-Fors, Paloma Carrillo-Santisteve, Salvador Peiró, Josep-Maria Argimon

“…Systematic review registration: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO. Identifier: CRD420111253.…”
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Using community engagement to adapt anxiety cognitive behavioural therapy for autistic youth receiving services in Michigan community-based organisations: protocol for a mixed meth... by Amy Drahota, Jessica Tschida, Izza Peeran

“…Research findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences and disseminated in alignment with CAB recommendations.Registration This study has been registered on Open Science Framework: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/Z54MD…”
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