The reliability and quality of short videos as health information of guidance for lymphedema: a cross-sectional study by Xuchuan Zhou, Gejia Ma, Xuefeng Su, Xinyi Li, Xinyi Li, Wenfei Wang, Linxi Xia, Linxi Xia, Chen Yang, Chen Yang, Bin Liu

“…This study aimed to assess the reliability and quality of lymphedema-related information on Chinese short video-sharing platforms.MethodsWe collected 111 video samples addressing the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema from four platforms: TikTok, Bilibili, WeChat, and Microblog. Two independent surgeons evaluated each video for content comprehensiveness, quality (using the Global Quality Score), and reliability (using the modified DISCERN tool). …”
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Practice, Knowledge, and Attitude of Health Care Providers regarding Cancer Pain Management: A National Survey by Jinmei Liu, Ming Zhang, Juan Luo, Jiyi Xie, Xu Chen, Hanxiang Wang, Shijun Li, Shengli Yang, Chunfen Peng, Liangle Yang, Bin Deng, Yu Zhang, Cong Wang, Jianli Hu, Chen Shi

“…An open online survey was adopted using social media software (WeChat) as the platform to conduct a nationwide survey of HCPs involved in CPM in public medical institutions at all levels in China from March to June 2019. …”
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Effects of group communication norms on daily steps in a team-based financial incentive mobile phone intervention in Shanghai, China by Yingnan Jia, Yingcheng Xiao, Hao Chen, Klaus Gebel, Chengshu Li, Shuangyuan Sun, Qinping Yang, Siyuan Wang, Li Zhang, Jing Wang, Minna Cheng, Dantong Gu, Yan Shi, Ding Ding

“…In addition, the intervention teams created dedicated WeChat groups to facilitate communication, which were also used to collect group chat messages. …”
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Questionnaire survey on the clinical application of Hall technique preformed metal crowns in caries of primary molars in China by Junhui Wang, Baize Zhang, Yujiang Chen, Lulu Wang, Yang Du, Xin Ge, Fen Liu, Fen Liu, Jing Gong, Jing Gong, Xiaojing Wang

“…ObjectiveTo analyze the clinical application and limiting factors of the Hall technique (HT) preformed metal crowns in caries of primary molars and to provide reference for its clinical application based on a questionnaire survey.Materials and methodsFrom June to December 2022, a questionnaire was distributed to pediatric dentists through the WeChat platform using “Questionnaire Star” to analyze the clinical application and influencing factors of the HT preformed metal crowns in caries of primary molars.ResultsA total of 700 survey questionnaires were distributed, and 650 valid questionnaires were recovered, with a effectiveness rate of 92.86%. …”
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The effectiveness of digital technology-based Otago Exercise Program on balance ability, muscle strength and fall efficacy in the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zihao He, Hua Wu, Guanggao Zhao, Yiming Zhang, Chao Li, Yachen Xing, Anjie Xu, Junchao Yang, Ronghui Wang

“…Digital technologies used in the studies were categorized into three types: (1) online interventions (Zoom, WeChat), (2) recorded videos (via computers, TVs, DVDs), and (3) wearable technologies (motion sensors, augmented reality systems). …”
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Survey on the Status and Training Demands of Capabilities for Diagnosing and Treating Common Diseases of Primary Care General Practitioners in Hunan Province by LI Lingqi, GAO Yinyan, ZHANG Yuqin, SUN Dingkui, WU Xinyin, ZHANG Weiru

“…Additionally, 77.2% (260/337) of participants lacked sufficient knowledge of clinical practice guidelines; 90.8% (306/337) of participants rarely consulted guidelines when facing decision-making difficulties, mainly because they felt guidelines could not address complex cases[50.0% (153/306) ], were unclear on how to search for guidelines[43.1% (132/306) ]and the resources available for retrieving guidelines[34.3% (105 /306) ]; participants mainly obtain the guidelines through the WeChat official account[72.5% (237/327) ] and databases such as the China National Knowledge Infrastructure [50.2% (164/327) ]. 97.0% (327/337) of participants expressed a demand for training to improve their capabilities, suggesting that training should be tailored to the specific needs of primary care institutions[60.8% (205/337) ]; the preferred approaches are advanced training in higher-level hospitals[71.3% (233/327) ]and primary care institutions with high diagnostic and treatment capabilities[56.3% (184/327) ]; the preferred training programs are on standardized treatment of common diseases[78.0% (263/337) ]and multiple coexisting diseases[69.4% (234/337) ]. …”
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Promotion and practice of an online service offering Traditional Chinese Medicine constitution conditioning under the normalization of epidemic prevention and control (疫情防控常态化背景下中医... by MA Qian (马茜), YU Hong (俞红), XU Junhua (徐俊华), XU Lidan (许丽丹), FANG You (方友), ZHEN Yanping (郑艳平), LI Yanlan (李燕兰), LIANG Xiao (梁肖), LU Mingya (陆明雅), ZHANG Yijun (张轶俊)

“…A research team was set up to develop physique conditioning plans, formulate "Ear Massage", construct a physique conditioning WeChat group and public account for Qi-deficiency subjects, and provided online physique conditioning services for 6 months. …”
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Management modes and effects analysis of strengthening the volunteer’s normalized nucleic acid sampling (加强志愿者常态化核酸采样的管理方法与效果) by HAN Chunying (韩春英), YOU Chenggang (尤诚刚), PAN Meili (潘美丽), JIANG Yuting (蒋玉婷), XU Yiwen (徐伊雯), LU Weijie (陆玮婕), XIA Hui (夏卉), CHEN Haiyan (陈海燕), HUANG Ying (黄莹), GU Yuanlu (顾元露), CHEN Huiying (陈慧颖), ZHANG Qi (张琪), LI Xu (李旭), WU Weina (吴维娜), SHEN Xiaojie (沈晓洁), ZHOU Yi (周毅), ZHANG Xian (张宪), LI Qin (李琴)

“…The volunteers were assigned to control group (n=300) and test group (n=300). WeChat group and self-made questionnaires were developed while the normalized nucleic acid sampling manuals were delivered. …”
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