Telehealth-facilitated palliative care enables more people to die at home: An analysis of clinical outcomes and service activity data by Helen M. Haydon, Mojtaba Lotfaliany, Andrew Broadbent, Centaine L. Snoswell, Anthony C Smith, Julie-Ann Brydon, Liam J. Caffery, Emma E. Thomas

“…There was no significant difference in pain management between consultation modes. Conclusion Telehealth-facilitated palliative care has multiple benefits, including the increased likelihood of fulfilling someone’s wish to die at home, often their preferred place of death.…”
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Physician wellbeing in a national rehabilitation hospital, a qualitative study utilizing Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as a framework for analysis by Áine Carroll, Claire Collins, Jane McKenzie

“…Results Using Maslow’s five needs (psychological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualisation needs), the analysis demonstrated that Rehabilitation Medicine Consultants’ needs were not being met at any of the five levels. …”
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Can screening for degenerative cervical myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) be effectively undertaken based on signs, symptoms and known risk factors? Rationale and research protocol for a pro... by Benjamin Davies, Mark Kotter, Granit Molliqaj, Enrico Tessitore, Karl Schaller, Teresa Somma, Aria Nouri, Renato Gondar, Joseph S Cheng, Paolo Cappabianca, Alexandre Lavé, Gianpaolo Jannelli, Allan Martin, Justin Virojanapa, Carmen L A Vleggeert-Lankamp, Valerie ter Wengel, Torstein Meling

“…Screening will be performed in neurosurgical consultations for patients with LDD or those with any suspicion of myelopathy. …”
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Experiences of general practitioners explaining central sensitisation to patients with persistent physical symptoms: a focus group study by Henriëtte E van der Horst, Johannes C van der Wouden, Berend Terluin, Annette H Blankenstein, Carine den Boer

“…We explored how GPs used the CS model in their consultations with patients with PPS.Design and setting A qualitative focus group study among GPs in the Netherlands.Methods We instructed 33 GPs on how to explain CS to patients with PPS. …”
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Clinicians’ perspectives of parental decision-making following diagnosis of a severe congenital anomaly: a qualitative study by Lucy K Smith, Natalie Armstrong, Robyn Lotto

“…The focus of this paper is the data arising from semistructured interviews conducted with 18 clinicians, with findings further supported by data generated from consultations between clinicians and parents. All interviews and consultations were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim, with analysis based on the constant comparative approach.Results Three key themes emerged which together shape the practice of clinicians working in this area: first, the law governing termination of pregnancy (TOP) and how clinicians believe this influences the context in which decisions about whether to terminate or continue an affected pregnancy are made; second, approaches to the management of cases seen as particularly challenging; and third, how clinicians understand their role when working with parents. …”
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The impact of fruit and vegetable intake on healthcare costs and preventive care in older adults: evidence from SHARE data by S. Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi, Cristina Elisa Orso, Cristina Tealdi, Simona Tenaglia

“…Moreover, daily fruit and vegetable intake is positively associated with increased likelihood of consulting general practitioners and specialists. This association may be indicative of a broader health consciousness and proactive approach to well-being management among individuals who prioritize dietary choices. …”
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Patient perspectives and utilization of telemedicine for chronic conditions in Pakistan barriers and facilitators towards its access by Muhammad Muzzamil, Mahek Karim, Sara Saeed Khurram, Iffat Zafar Aga, Shahkamal Hashmi, Hina Gul Hassan, Yasha Younus

“…It enables virtual consultations, addressing geographical barriers and mobility limitations. …”
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Male Perineal Carcinoma: Experience in 4 Cases and Literature Review by Agustín Fraile Poblador, Manuel Hevia Palacios, Manuel Rodríguez Vegas, Alberto Artiles Medina, Enrique Sanz Mayayo, Silvia García Barreras, Guillermo Fernández Conejo, Rafael Rodríguez Patrón, Varona Crespo Constatino, Ana Saiz González, Javier Burgos Revilla

“…We report the first series of cases of perineal carcinoma of unknown origin: (I) a 62-year-old male patient being followed up for a urethral stricture treated with periodic dilations with subsequent development of perineal abscesses and perineal carcinoma; (II) a 67-year-old male patient who consults for urinary discomfort associated with a perineal abscess. …”
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Psychogeriatric experts’ experiences with risk factors of non-suicidal and suicidal self-injury in older adults: A qualitative study by Lisa Van Hove, Imke Baetens, Steven Vanderstichelen

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Experimentally evaluation of high-performance concrete mixes used for tunnels and containing silica fume and polypropylene fiber after exposed to high temperatures by Mohamed Elmesiri, Mohamed Fawzy Ahmed, Mohamed Bneni, Ahmed ElShami, Seleem Ahmad

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Development and Supervision of Robo-Advisors under Digital Financial Inclusion in Complex Systems by Wensheng Dai

“…The development of computer technology has promoted the birth of robot consultants, and it is of great significance to use robot consultants to manage and supervise financial industry projects. …”
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Design and Experimental Study of Composite Cross Arm Tension Release Device by Wenbin Li, Junzhe Lin, Xinlong Wang, Yanlin Li, Xiaolei Zhang, Junfeng Bai, Dehong Wang

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Experimentally evaluation of high-performance concrete mixes used for tunnels and containing silica fume and polypropylene fiber after exposed to high temperatures by Mohamed Elmesiri, Mohamed Fawzy Ahmed, Mohamed Bneni, Ahmed ElShami, Seleem Ahmad

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Stability Evaluation of Sliding-Type Perilous Rock in Huangzangsi Hydrojunction Project Based on Natural Vibration Frequency by Yanchang Jia, Luqi Wang, Tong Jiang, Yanli Yin, Weinan Liu, Hongke Song, Xiaogen Li, Sujiao Shi

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Comprehensive Study of E-Bike Braking Dynamics: Modeling, Simulation, and Experimental Validation by Mutasim Salman, Shivam Chaturvedi, Wencong Su

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Construction of Standard Fast Medical Procedures for Traumatic Shock and Its Application Effects by Yan Wang, Siqi Luo

“…Results. The rescue time, consultation time, and examination time of the study group were shorter than those of the control group (P<0.05). …”
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Axial Uplift Behaviour of Belled Piers in Coarse-Grained Saline Soils by Jian Xu, Jianwei Ren, Songhe Wang, Long Jin, Jun Yuan

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Mesures de compensation écologique : risques ou opportunités pour le foncier agricole en France ? by Claire Etrillard, Michel Pech

“…The property aspects, the concept of expectation and the consultation with the agricultural sector are for us the main determinants of the effectiveness of such measures.…”
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Case Report of a Massive Thigh Hematoma after Adductor Canal Block in a Morbidly Obese Woman Anticoagulated with Apixaban by Katherine L. Koniuch, Bradley Harris, Michael J. Buys, Adam W. Meier

“…In addition, early recognition and expert consultation are both important in the management of block-related hematomas.…”
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Pest Identification Guides: Potato Aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae by Nicole Casuso, Hugh Smith

“… This publication is part of the Pest Identification Guide series, created to help growers and crop consultants, private homeowners, Master Gardeners, and the general public identify common arthropod pests and the damage they inflict. …”
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