Artificial intelligence-driven ensemble deep learning models for smart monitoring of indoor activities in IoT environment for people with disabilities by Munya A. Arasi, Hussah Nasser AlEisa, Amani A. Alneil, Radwa Marzouk

“…The support in longer-term care includes nursing, intricate medical, recovery, and social help services. …”
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An Atypical Presentation of Childhood Paraganglioma with Seizures: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Elizabeth Eberechi Oyenusi, Uzoamaka Felicia Nwigbo, Oluwadamilola Moromoke Oladipo, Blessing Ebele Kene-Udemezue, Kasarachi Pauline Akowundu, Khadijah Omobusola Oleolo-Ayodeji, Oluwaseun Adunni Afoke, Funmilayo Oluwatoyin Babatunde, Felix Makinde Alakaloko, Gabriel Kolawole Asiyanbi, Ezekiel Olayiwola Ogunleye, Abiola Olufunmilayo Oduwole, Foluso Ebun Afolabi Lesi

“…Intraoperative challenges were hypertension and hypotension (following tumour excision). She was nursed in the ICU for 48 hours. Histology results confirmed paraganglioma. …”
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Application of a New Type of Protective Sputum Suction Device in Clinic against Cross-Infection between Medical Staff and Patients by Kang Lu, Weizhou Wu, Gaomei Jin, Haixia Yang, Xiaowei Cai, Lin Li, Zanchao Chen, Lin Ren, Baoshuan Guo, Qing-feng Xue

“…A questionnaire survey of sputum suction nurses suggested that the satisfaction with use and protective effect of the closed suction were better than open suction. …”
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Manual wheelchair training programs: a scoping review of educational approaches and intended learning outcomes by Kimberly Charlton, Carolyn Murray, Natasha Layton, Stacie Attrill

“…Methods Eight databases; Cochrane’s Library, EMBASE, CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, EmCare, Medline, ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Database and grey literature were searched in September 2023, with citation chaining for relevant papers. …”
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Acupuncture for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and related symptoms after combat exposure: Protocol for a scoping review of clinical studies. by Hye-Bin Seung, Jungtae Leem, Hui-Yong Kwak, Chan-Young Kwon, Sang-Ho Kim

“…We will perform a comprehensive search of Medline, Excerpta Medica dataBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Scopus databases, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and PsycArticles databases, as well as Chinese, Korean, and Japanese databases, from inception to June 2022. …”
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Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among garment workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Francis Fatoye, Tadesse Gebrye, Chidozie Mbada, Phoebe Apeagyei

“…Medline, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science electronic databases were searched to identify studies published in English up to November 2022. …”
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Composite Primary Outcomes Reported in Studies of Critical Care: A Scoping Review by Prashanti Marella, MD, Sansuka De Silva, Antony G. Attokaran, Kevin B. Laupland, PhD, Lars Eriksson, BA, Mahesh Ramanan, MMed

“…PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scopus, and Cochrane Library from January 2000 to January 2024. …”
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Implementation of a cascade training model to enhance emergency care capacity of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak in Uganda by Sulaiman Bugosera Wasukira, Carl Trevor Kambugu, Judith Nanyondo S, Emmanuel Candia, Stephen Emmanuel Aporu, Patricia Ikwaru, Racheal Kwagala, Andrew Kwiringira, Peter Mukiibi, Costance Murungi, Marek Ma, Celine Jacobs, Cliff Asher Aliga, Afizi Kibuuka, Dathan M. Byonanebye, Sylvia Natukunda, Kenneth Bagonza, Rose Muhindo, Prisca Kizito, Benard Toliva Opar, Nathan Kenya-Mugisha, Wilson Etolu, Paska Apiyo, Mohammed Larmode, Joseph Oumo, Rony Bahatungire, John Baptist Waniaye, Annet Alenyo-Ngabirano

“…Some 511 healthcare workers from 205 facilities were trained as trainers, of whom 51.8% were nurses. The trainers trained cascaded the training to 3,550 healthcare workers. …”
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Taking stock of vaccine hesitancy among migrants: a scoping review protocol by Charles S Wiysonge, Sten H Vermund, Akhenaten Siankam Tankwanchi, Anelisa Jaca, Heidi J Larson

“…Studies published in English or French between January 1999 and December 2019 will be drawn from most or all of the following multidisciplinary databases: Africa-Wide Information, Allied and Complementary Medicine, Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, Index Medicus for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, International Bibliography of Social Sciences, Literature in the Health Sciences in Latin America and the Caribbean, Medline, Proquest Theses/Dissertations, PsycInfo and Web of Science. …”
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COVID-19 and children with congenital anomalies: a European survey of parents’ experiences of healthcare services by Ingeborg Barisic, Carlos Matias Dias, Amanda Neville, Anna Pierini, Anke Rissmann, Joan K Morris, Judith Rankin, Ester Garne, Anna Latos-Bielenska, Elena Marcus, Anna Jamry-Dziurla, Ljubica Odak, Clara Cavero- Carbonell, Elly Den Hond, Lucas Genard, Ana João Santos, L Renée Lutke, Christina Neergaard Pedersen, Annika Niemann, Lucía Páramo-Rodríguez

“…Satisfaction ratings for support from general practitioners were lowest in the UK and Poland, and lowest in Poland and Italy for specialist doctors and nurses.Conclusion A large proportion of participants reported disruptions to healthcare during the pandemic, which for some had a significant impact on their child’s health. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of the helmet interface using flow meters versus the mechanical ventilator for non-invasive ventilation in patients with coronavirus disease 2019. C... by Fernanda dos Reis Ferreira, João Carlos Ferrari Correa, Eduardo Storopoli, Diego Restivo Faria, Karina Cassaro, Natália Feitosa da Hora, Raphael Ritti, Rafael Akira Becker, Simone Dal Corso, Ivan Peres Costa, Luciana Maria Malosá Sampaio

“…Implications for clinical practice: using the helmet interface with the flow meter and positive end-expiratory pressure valve can simplify device installation, potentially reducing the need for intubation, making it a valuable tool for nurses and physiotherapists in daily clinical practice.…”
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The Women in ORTHopaedics Program Offers Early Exposure to Orthopaedic Surgery for Young Women. A Pre- and Post-Event Survey Comparison by Marianna Hsu, BSc candidate, Hayley Spurr, MB, BCh, BAO, FRCSC, Anthony P. Cooper, MBChB, FRCSC, Emily K. Schaeffer, PhD

“…Additionally, it provided insights into the multitude of career options available in Orthopaedics apart from surgery, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, research, and biomedical engineering. Key Concepts: (1) Early exposure and mentorship allow for increased representation and retention of women in orthopaedics. (2) Representation of women in orthopaedics improves patient care and contributes to a more holistic approach to healthcare. (3) Outreach initiatives influence participants' interest and perceptions of pursuing a career in orthopaedics. …”
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Knowledge and attitude of nosocomial infection prevention and control precautions among healthcare personnel at Kiruddu Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda by Newton Ekakoro, Ritah Nakayinga, Martha A. Kaddumukasa, Maria Mbatudde

“…It is therefore important to provide regular targeted training programs emphasizing underrepresented areas, PPE availability, strengthen policy enforcement, and integrate infection prevention education into medical and nursing curricula.…”
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Chronic kidney disease among people living with HIV on TDF based regimen: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Taklo Simeneh Yazie, Wondimeneh Shibabaw Shiferaw, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Assefa Agegnehu Teshome, Zenaw Debasu Addisu, Abebe Muche Belete

“…Articles and grey literature were searched from the following databases and search engine: PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of science, The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINHAL), and Google Scholar. …”
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Pimavanserin Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis in Clinical Practice by Khashayar Dashtipour, Fiona Gupta, Robert A. Hauser, Cherian A. Karunapuzha, John C. Morgan

“…Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP) is a common, nonmotor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD), which may affect up to 60% of patients and is associated with impaired quality of life, increased healthcare costs, and nursing home placement, among other adverse outcomes. …”
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Identification of personal factors that influence engagement in cardiac rehabilitation and interventions targeting personal factors: A scoping review protocol. by Hongyu Zhang, Duygu Sezgin

“…Databases for the searches will include PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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COVID-19 Vaccination-Related Concerns Amongst Healthcare Workers by Ammarah Saeed, Bushra Rabbani, Naseem Amin Dhedhi, Faisal Ahmed, Mehrunnisa Umar, Jameel Ahmed

“…Furthermore, doctors were found to have significantly lower odds of having concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination than nurses/paramedics (AOR 0.17, 95% CI 0.08-0.34, p<0.001). …”
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Barriers and facilitators to implementing six monthly multi-month dispensing of antiretroviral therapy in two urban HIV clinics during the COVID-19 Era in Malawi. by Rachel Chamanga, Agatha Bula, Denview Magalasi, Stella Mahuva, Mulinda Nyirenda, Kwasi Torpey, Thulani Maphosa, Mitch Matoga

“…Of the 77 HCWs who participated in the surveys, 56 (73%) were female and 22 (29%) were nurses. Major barriers to the implementation of 6-MMD were low drug supply and lack of understanding of the policy. …”
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The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Based on Sociodemographic Variables and Healthy Habits in Healthcare Workers: A Retrospective Study by Pedro Javier Tárraga Marcos, Ángel Arturo López-González, Emilio Martínez-Almoyna Rifá, Hernán Paublini Oliveira, Cristina Martorell Sánchez, Pedro Juan Tárraga López, José Ignacio Ramírez-Manent

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The risk of developing MetS and HTW among healthcare personnel is influenced by lifestyle habits, sex, and age, with the highest ORs observed in nursing assistants and orderlies. Future research that delves deeper into the causal relationship between lifestyle factors and the severity of MetS and HTW in healthcare personnel will improve understanding and facilitate the development of preventive activities to reduce their incidence.…”
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Frequency and consequences of violence and aggression towards employees in the German healthcare and welfare system: a cross-sectional study by Claudia Peters, Albert Nienhaus, Anja Schablon, Annett Zeh, Dana Wendeler, Claudia Wohlert, Melanie Harling

“…Training by the facility has a positive effect on experienced stress (OR 0.6, 95% CI 0.4 to 0.8).Conclusions Violence towards nursing and healthcare personnel occurs frequently. …”
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