Process evaluation of a cross-sectoral, coordinated follow-up care of stroke patients: a qualitative study by Theresa Schrage, Claudia Glissmann, Götz Thomalla, David Leander Rimmele, Holger Schmidt, Michael Rosenkranz, Stefan Boskamp, Martin Härter, Levente Kriston

“…Methods As part of a multicenter interventional trial, this qualitative study was performed in a pre-post design with semi-structured interviews conducted with patients and health care employees. …”
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The Application of Integrated Assisted History Matching and Embedded Discrete Fracture Model Workflow for Well Spacing Optimization in Shale Gas Reservoirs with Complex Natural Fra... by Qiwei Li, Jianfa Wu, Cheng Chang, Hongzhi Yang, Chuxi Liu, Wei Yu, Kamy Sepehrnoori, Jijun Miao

“…Firstly, the multiple realizations of thirteen uncertain parameters of matrix and fractures, including matrix permeability and porosity, three relative permeability parameters, hydraulic fracture height, half-length, width, conductivity, water saturation, and natural fracture number, length, and conductivity, were captured by the assisted history matching (AHM). …”
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Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A: Its Significance as a Single Biomarker for Adverse Obstetric Outcomes by Madhusudan Dey, Priyanshi Choudhury, Sunil Chawla, Pranjali Dhume, Suyash Goel, Ankur Shah, Mounica Gowda KN

“…This prospective observational study was conducted to find a correlation between low pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A levels in the first trimester of pregnancy with various obstetric outcomes to establish if it can be used as a single biomarker for counseling couples. …”
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The efficacy of acupuncture in relieving postoperative pain in patients with low simple anal fistula: Protocol of a prospective, randomised, controlled trial. by Min Yang, De Zheng, Xingtao Jin, Huili Tang, Weiwei Cao, Qianqian Ye, Yin Qu, Zubing Mei

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This single-centre, patient-blinded, assessor-blinded, placebo-controlled randomised controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted at a tertiary referral hospital. A total of 66 patients with low simple anal fistula will be randomised at a 1:1 ratio to receive either acupuncture or sham acupuncture. …”
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A Study on the Spatiotemporal Heterogeneity and Driving Forces of Ecological Resilience in the Economic Belt on the Northern Slope of the Tianshan Mountains by Keqi Li, Qingwu Yan, Zihao Wu, Guie Li, Minghao Yi, Xiaosong Ma

“…Then, the sequence polygon method was utilized to conduct a comprehensive multi-dimensional assessment of ecological resilience based on the aforementioned three evaluation results. …”
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Effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy in treating deep surgical site infections after spine surgery: a meta-analysis of single-arm studies by Shiwei Ren, Huan Liu, Zhengqi Chang

“…Methods A comprehensive search of databases, including CNKI, Wanfang data, VIP data, CBM, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, was conducted for studies up to August 20, 2024, examining the use of NPWT in treating SSIs after spinal surgery. …”
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Authors' Reply: Commentary on “Protecting User Privacy and Rights in Academic Data-Sharing Partnerships: Principles From a Pilot Program at Crisis Text Line” by Anthony R Pisani, Carlos Gallo, Madelyn S Gould, Nitya Kanuri, John E Marcotte, Brian Pascal, David Rousseau, Megan L Ranney, Bob Filbin, Shairi Turner

“…We emphasize the critical role of IRBs in ensuring that research involving vulnerable populations, including minors, is conducted ethically and with appropriate safeguards. …”
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Integrating general practitioners’ and patients’ perspectives in the development of a digital tool supporting primary care for older patients with multimorbidity: a focus group stu... by Ingmar Schäfer, Vivienne Jahns, Valentina Paucke, Dagmar Lühmann, Martin Scherer, Julia Nothacker

“…Eight groups were conducted alongside the programming of the web application and four after finishing a prototype. …”
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Land Use and Land Cover Dynamics and Properties of Soils under Different Land Uses in the Tejibara Watershed, Ethiopia by Sabiela Fekad Fentie, Kehali Jembere, Endalkachew Fekadu, Dessale Wasie

“…Land use changes have long been considered among many factors responsible for physical and chemical soil degradation. This study was conducted to evaluate land use and land cover (LULC) changes and their cumulative effects over 30 years (from 1989 to 2019) on the current physical and chemical properties of soils in the Tejibara watershed, Ethiopia. …”
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Family Self-Support in Managing Down Syndrome Children: A Qualitative Study by Farzaneh Noroozi, Zohreh Farrar, Tayebeh Gharibi, Roqayeh Gashmard

“…Also, since very limited qualitative studies have been conducted, it seems necessary to design a qualitative study. …”
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Revamping field practicum: insights for future health services management professionals by Fatemeh Mohabati, Marzieh Arefi, Seyed Pouria Hedayati

“…Methods This qualitative and cross-sectional case study was conducted during the 2022–2023 academic year at Zabol University of Medical Sciences. …”
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Investigating assumptions in motivational interviewing among general practitioners: a qualitative study by Paul Aujoulat, Amélie Manac’h, Catherine Le Reste, Delphine Le Goff, Jean Yves Le Reste, Marie Barais

“…Semi-structured interviews, conducted by two female trainees, explored MI knowledge, benefits, and barriers with a thematic analysis. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, practices, and associated factors toward cervical cancer among female health sciences students of Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Sisay Endale, Kalkidan Delelegn, Zenebe Negash

“…Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2022 to June 2022 among regular undergraduate female Health Sciences students of Addis Ababa University. …”
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Learning practices of experienced healthcare teams and dyads in acute care settings: a scoping review by Jenny Rudolph, Michael Meguerdichian, Katie Walker, Tricia Yusaf, Maryam Asoodar, Kimberly Campbell-Taylor, Jeroen van Merriënboer

“…Characteristics of the participants who were excluded were students, novices, healthcare professionals who work in non-acute care settings and single profession studies.Primary and secondary outcome measures Aligned to the protocol quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted. Thematic analysis was used to evaluate and categorise the study findings. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Testosterone Supplement on Heart and Muscle Damage in Rats Applied with Swimming Exercise by Ömer Kulaksız, Sefa Lök

“…The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of testosterone supplement on heart and muscle damage in rats applied with swimming exercise. …”
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Adequately Iodized Salt Utilization and Associated Factors among Households in Tach Armachio District, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Worku Mamo, Terefe Derso, Solomon Gedlu Nigatu

“…A multistage sampling technique was conducted to select the household. An iodometric titration method was performed. …”
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Public perceptions on the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare: a qualitative meta-synthesis by Jing Gao, Xinyu Chen, Xiaolian Jiang, Chenxi Wu, Huiqiong Xu, Dingxi Bai

“…The search was conducted from database inception to 25 December 2021. …”
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Postanesthetic Cold Sensibility Test as an Indicator for the Efficacy of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block in Patients with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis of Mandibular Molars by Mohamed El Sayed, Kamis Gaballah

“…Materials and Methods. This study was conducted on the mandibular first molars of 54 patients (35 males and 19 females) with signs and symptoms of SIP. …”
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Pediatric Intensive Care Provider Attitudes About Children with Medical Complexity and Neurologic Impairment: A Qualitative Study by Elizabeth J. Bleed, Leonardo Barrera, Mickayla Jones, Seema K. Shah, Megan Crowley-Matoka, Carolyn C. Foster

“…Data were collected via recorded videoconference interviews, which were transcribed. Analysis was conducted and relevant themes were identified using the analytic technique of thematic analysis. …”
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Corrosion Mitigation with Chemical Injection in Welded Carbon Steel Pipe for Offshore Water Treatment Plant by Henry Ekene Mgbemere, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Kenechi Ijeoma Ojemeni, Obianuju Vivian Izuegbu

“…Agitation of the media and chemical injection increased the conductivity of the solution. Biocide introduction lowered the redox potential, while oxygen scavenger made the redox potential unstable. …”
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