Relationships between muscle strength, lung function, and cognitive function in Chinese middle-aged and older adults: A study based on the China health and retirement longitudinal... by Yixuan Ma, Xinze Wu, Yinjiao Zhao, Weihao Hong, Yisheng Luan, Peiyu Song, Bing Zhang

“…Objective: As the population ages, concerns about cognitive decline have become increasingly relevant in medical consultations. This study aims to analyze the interaction between muscle strength, lung function, and cognitive function in Chinese middle-aged and older adults, providing a theoretical basis for better prevention of cognitive decline. …”
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Addressing unmet mental health needs of older adults in Turbo, Colombia: a multi-component psychosocial intervention feasibility study by Clarissa Giebel, Erika Montoya, Gabriel Saldarriaga, Thais Caprioli, Mark Gabbay, Danicza Martinez, Jessica Rua, Maria Isabel Zuluaga

“…Methods Based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of community-based mental health interventions for older adults in LMICs, qualitative interviews with older adults and local stakeholders, as well as a mental health needs assessment survey of the local older adult population in Turbo, Colombia, we consulted older adults in the region to co-produce a community-based intervention. …”
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Developing a set of key principles for care planning within older adult care homes: study protocol for a modified Delphi survey by Madalina Toma, Jonathan Taylor, Nick Smith, Sarah Jasim, Jacqueline Damant, Yuri Hamashima, Thais Caprioli

“…In the first round, panellists will be asked to provide feedback on a draft document whose contents have been informed by a systematic scoping review and consultations with care home staff. The first round will be administered and subsequently analysed. …”
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Discriminant analysis of occupational performance characteristics in patients with major depressive disorders and healthy individuals by Tomonari Hayasaka, Izumi Nagashima, Miku Hoshino, Koji Teruya, Yasuyuki Matumoto, Masami Murao, Taku Maruki, Masako Watanabe, Takeshi Katagiri, Yayoi Imamura, Mariko Kurihara, Yuki Oe, Yoshikazu Takaesu, Takashi Tsuboi, Koichiro Watanabe, Hitoshi Sakurai

“…Key discriminators included “Ask questions and consult” (p < 0.001, odds ratio [OR] = 0.051, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.009–0.283), “Concentrate on work” (p = 0.003, OR = 0.078, 95% CI = 0.015–0.416), “Choose simple work” (p = 0.004, OR = 17.803, 95% CI = 2.446–129.597), and “Punctual” (p = 0.017, OR = 0.030, 95% CI = 0.002–0.530). …”
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Development of a standardized patient-reported clinical questionnaire for children with spinal pain by Freja Gomez Overgaard, Henrik Hein Lauridsen, Mads Damkjær, Anne Reffsøe Ebbesen, Lise Hestbæk, Mikkel Brunsgaard Konner, Søren Francis Dyhrberg O’Neill, Stine Haugaard Pape, Michael Skovdal Rathleff, Christian Lund Straszek, Casper Nim

“…The first phase involved evidence-synthesis, expert consultations, and item formulation, resulting in the first version. …”
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Urinary incontinence (UI) in older women in low- and middle-income countries: a rapid review and case study from Burkina Faso by Arthi Kozhumam, Mamadou Bountogo, Dina Goodman Palmer, Carolyn Grieg, Carolyn Grieg, Carolyn Grieg, Maxime Inghels, Maxime Inghels, Sandra Agyapong-Badu, Sandra Agyapong-Badu, Cristina Osborne, Guy Harling, Guy Harling, Guy Harling, Guy Harling, Till Bärnighausen, Till Bärnighausen, Till Bärnighausen, David Rapp, David Rapp, Molly Beestrum, Justine Davies, Justine Davies, Justine Davies, Lisa R. Hirschhorn

“…The studies used validated tools—the International Consultation on Incontinence Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ UI-SF) was most common (n = 4, 19%)—and bespoke tools that have not yet been validated. …”
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Developing a virtual reality application for online arts and psychomotor therapies using action research by Nathalie Jans, Nathalie Jans, Hans Wouters, Joep Kolijn, Suzanne Haeyen, Suzanne Haeyen, Suzanne Haeyen

“…As these therapies use bodily experiences, expressive/artistic media, materials, movement, music, and (role) play, VR is more suitable than online/video consultations.ObjectivesThis study was set up to improve VR possibilities for arts and psychomotor therapies, with the primary aim of redeveloping and rebuilding a VR application.MethodsUsing Lewin’s paradigm of Action Research in conjunction with the Lean Start up Method to develop Minimal Viable Products, we developed and built the Virtual Reality Health Experience (VRhExp), a full body multiplayer VR space providing online arts and psychomotor therapies. …”
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Factors Associated with the Severity of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Elderly Women by Suting Li, Zhi Wang, Lian Yang, Shaoying Liu, Lili Jing, Li Hong

“…Data collection encompassed demographic information, clinical features (including obstetric history, chronic diseases, Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6), and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) scores), as well as physical examinations (including assessments of pelvic floor muscle strength, pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q) system, and pelvic floor ultrasound imaging). …”
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Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Multiple Primary Colorectal and Prostate Cancer by I. S. Ignatov, V. V. Balaban, E. A. Bezrukov, A. V. Nikishina, M. He, P. V. Tsarkov

“…The study included 39 patients: 24 patients with a metachronous variant of multiple primary cancer and 15 patients with a synchronous variant of the disease, which amounted to 1.1 % of all patients who underwent a preoperative consultation during the specified period. There were no significant differences in age, localization of tumors in the colon, methods of their treatment, access in surgical treatment of colorectal cancer, frequency of conversions and postoperative complications (p &gt; 0.05). …”
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Exploring the experiences of healthcare professionals in South Africa and Uganda around communicating with children about life-threatening conditions: a workshop-based qualitative... by Sue Ziebland, Julia Ambler, Julia Downing, Alan Stein, Elizabeth Namukwaya, Elizabeth Nabirye, Louise Walker, Elizabeth Rapa, Jeffrey R Hanna, Louise J Dalton, Teresa Pollard, Stephanie Santos-Paulo, Yasmin Gogay, David Kavuma, Ruth Mary Kemigisha, Juliet Namyeso, Tracey Brand, Beverley G Neethling

“…Objectives This study aimed to explore how published communication frameworks could be amended to ensure applicability and cultural appropriateness for professionals to support family-centred conversations by investigating’ healthcare professionals’ (1) experiences of providing support to families when a caregiver or a dependent child (&lt;18 years old) has a life-threatening condition, (2) perceived challenges for caregivers and healthcare professionals in communicating with children about illness, (3) perceptions of how clinicians could be equipped to facilitate conversations between caregivers and children about an adult or the child’s own life-threatening condition and (4) suggestions for amendments to previously published guidelines to ensure cultural relevance in South Africa and Uganda.Design A qualitative study involving two 2-day workshops with embedded focus group discussions, break out rooms and consensus discussions.Setting Health and social care and third sector organisations in South Africa and Uganda.Participants Thirty-two professionals providing care to families affected by life-threatening conditions in South Africa or Uganda who were aged 18 years or older and able to converse in English.Results Participants identified obstacles to having conversations with caregivers about children and to telling children about serious illness during consultations. These included patients’ beliefs about illness, medicine and death, language barriers between families and the healthcare team, and emotional and practical challenges for professionals in having these conversations. …”
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Health and tuberculosis systems resilience, the role of the private sector and pandemic preparedness: insights from a cross-country qualitative study with policy-makers in India, I... by Madhukar Pai, Poshan Thapa, Charity Oga-Omenka, Angelina Sassi, Vijayashree Yellappa, Petra Heitkamp, Bony Wiem Lestari, Surbhi Sheokand, Nathaly Aguilera Vasquez, Laura Jane Brubacher, Bolanle Olusola-Faleye, Joel Shyam Klinton

“…Data were analysed thematically using a hybrid inductive-deductive approach, informed by Haldane et al’s Determinants of Health Systems Resilience Framework.Results Policy-makers highlighted the crucial role of intersectoral collaboration, effective governance, innovative financing strategies, health workforce reallocation and technological advancements such as virtual consultations and mHealth in strengthening TB service delivery amid the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Nurse worry as a trigger for rapid response team activation improving outcomes: a retrospective cohort study in non-critical units by Luana L.S. Gentil, Milena S. Nascimento, Michele Jaures, Leonardo P. de Carvalho, Claudia R. Laselva, Simone Brandi

“…Results A total of 4634 rapid response team consultations were included, with 1574 triggered by changes in vital signs, 1263 triggered by nurse worry and 1797 triggered by the nurse worry associated with changes in vital signs. …”
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Trends, outcomes and knowledge gaps in mobile apps for reproductive endocrinology and infertility: a scoping review protocol by Alba Regina de Abreu Lima, Emerson Roberto dos Santos, Aline Russomano de Gouvêa, Natália Almeida de Arnaldo Silva Rodriguez Castro, João Daniel de Souza Menezes, Matheus Querino da Silva, Helena Landin Gonçalves Cristóvão, Cíntia Canato Martins, Jéssica Gisleine de Oliveira, Patrícia da Silva Fucuta, Alexandre Lins Werneck, Gerardo Maria de Araújo Filho, Heloisa Cristina Caldas, Vânia Maria Sabadoto Brienze, Júlio César André, Antônio Hélio Oliani

“…Data extraction will follow a standardised format and will be synthesised narratively using tables and graphs. Expert consultations will be conducted to validate the findings.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval is not required for this scoping review as it will only use published data. …”
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Automated process assessment of primary healthcare for hyperlipidemia: preliminary findings and implications form Anhui, China by Ningjing Yang, Yuning Wang, Ying Li, Dongying Xiao, Ruirui Cui, Nana Li, Rong Liu, Jing Chai, Xingrong Shen, Debin Wang

“…While the encounter-based measures included number or rate of visits for HL, currently-noticed hyperlipidemia (CNHL, or HL noticed during the current consultation), and ever-diagnosed hyperlipidemia (EDHL). …”
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Synovial biomarkers in the diagnosis of post-traumatic osteoarthritis following anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injuries: protocol for a systematic review by Helena Donato, Fernando Fonseca, João Pedro Oliveira, João Castro Mendes, José Casanova, Alexandrina Ferreira Mendes

“…Any reviewer disagreements will be resolved through discussion and consensus or, if necessary, by consultation with a third reviewer. The data will be extracted from the included studies and analysed, with the risk of bias assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2 tool. …”
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Measurement error in remotely sensed fractional snow cover datasets: implications for ecological research by Rowan Jacques-Hamilton, Mihai Valcu, Eunbi Kwon, Tom S L Versluijs, Bart Kempenaers

“…Therefore, ecologists should be conscious of the limitations of satellite-derived estimates of snow melt, and where possible should consult studies validating snow measurements in environments comparable to that of their study system.…”
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Prevalence and determinants of intimate partner violence in pregnancy: a multicentre, binational study by Akaninyene E. Ubom, Chidinma P. Ohachenu, Suraiya S. Auwal, Safiyya F. Usman, Akwasi B. Opoku, Caesar A. Ansing, Jamiu S. Shehu, Peter C. Oriji, Komommo O. Okpebri, Ademola S. Olutoye, Rasheedat O. Balogun, Joshua E. Ifebude, Oluwole D. Obadina, Solomon Nyeche, Abdurrahman A. Bunawa, Ukeje J. Ifeanyi, Fatima A. Mahmud, Hauwa S. Gumbi, Akeem O. Ojugbele, Olubusayo O. Areo, Olakunle E. Ogunjide, Mariam M. Shiru, Ada C. Okpighe, Chia Iornengen, David M. Aqua, Suleiman Z. Abubakar, Fadekemi O. Gabriel-Raji, Oyiana I. Gregory, Lukman O. Lawal, Mathias Abude, David Walawah, Aderopo I. Adelola, Akpofure H. Ese, Jane C. Orijani, Ephraim A. Suobite, Olire C. Afon, Obinna P. Ekwebalam, Baderinwa O. Akanji, Emmanuel E. John, Ibraheem O. Awowole, Omotade A. Ijarotimi, Ngozi Thompson, John I. Ikimalo, Olusola B. Fasubaa

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Diferencias en la elección de la modalidad de diálisis entre inmigrantes y españoles en Barcelona by María Dolores Arenas-Jiménez, José Luis Fernández-Martin, Isabel Galcerán Herrera, Marisol Fernández-Chamarro, Guillermo Pedreira-Robles, Silvia Collado Nieto, Julia Farrera Núñez, Eva Rodríguez García, Alicia Moreno Rodríguez, Laura Morro Fernández, Marta Crespo Barrio, Julio Pascual Santos

“…Immigrant patients started RRT with lower eGFR (8.1 vs. 9.1 mL/min/1.73 m3) and after a shorter follow-up time in the ACKD consultation than the Spaniards (22 vs. 32 months). The language barrier was associated with a greater choice of center-based HD and active employment status favored the choice of PD. …”
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Plasmodium Parasitaemia and Urine Alterations among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Aba Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria by Paula Melariri, Chioma Ihemanma, Udoka Chigbo, Kirstie Eastwood, Chika Uche, Paschal Etusim

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An Interactive Pain Application (MServ) Improves Postoperative Pain Management by Richard Gordon-Williams, Andreia Trigo, Paul Bassett, Amanda Williams, Stephen Cone, Martin Lees, Brigitta Brandner

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