Deprescribing: An umbrella review by Japelj Nuša, Horvat Nejc, Knez Lea, Kos Mitja

“…Reviews reporting deprescribing were included, while those where depre-scribing was not planned and supervised by a healthcare professional were excluded. A total of 94 systematic reviews (23 meta--analyses) were included. …”
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Strategic priorities and challenges in research software funding: Results from an international survey [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not appr... by Daniel S. Katz, Eric A. Jensen

“…Conclusions The findings highlight opportunities to enhance research software’s role through increased funder attention on professional recognition for software contributions and the non-technical, social aspects of research software sustainability. …”
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Snoezelen or Controlled Multisensory Stimulation. Treatment Aspects from Israel by Joav Merrick, Carmit Cahana, Meir Lotan, Isack Kandel, Eli Carmeli

“…Since the year 2000, a physiotherapist has been employed in order to supervise the treatment and development of the method nationally. Professional staff meetings take place every 4 months. …”
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Brief Report: Precision Language and Deletion of the “S” Word by Ciara Lockstadt, MD, Mary M. Pasquinelli, DNP, Jill Feldman, MD, Jamie L. Studts, PhD, Jamie S. Ostroff, PhD, Li Liu, PhD, Ella A. Kazerooni, MD, Robert A. Smith, PhD, Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, Lawrence E. Feldman, MD

“…We conducted internet searches to gather presenters’ stated home continent, sex, specialty, and professional degree. Results: Of 177 presentations that discussed smoking status, 77 presenters used non-stigmatizing language, whereas 100 presenters used the stigmatizing term “smoker.” …”
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Enhancing evidence-based practice into healthcare: Exploring the role of scientific skills in occupational therapists- by Desirée Valera-Gran, Irene Campos-Sánchez, Daniel Prieto-Botella, Paula Fernández-Pires, Miriam Hurtado-Pomares, Iris Juárez-Leal, Paula Peral-Gómez, Eva María Navarrete-Muñoz

“…Recruitment was conducted through a non-probability convenience sampling method between April to June 2020, using social networks and email dissemination to education and professional organizations in Spain and Spanish-speaking Latin American countries.Results Out of a total score of 115 points, participants showed a moderate level of scientific skills (mean: 62.7, SD: 21.6), with literature searching skills ranking the highest and scientific writing skills ranking the lowest. …”
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The use of impression management practices in the chairman’s statements in South African annual reports by Yaeesh Yasseen, Waheeda Mohamed, Mahdiyyah Moola-Yasseen

“…It is anticipated that the results will be of importance to professional accountancy bodies, users and preparers considering the negative perception of the accounting profession owing to recent scandals. …”
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From Guidelines to Action: Tackling Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections by Caterina Elisabetta Rizzo, Roberto Venuto, Paola Tripodi, Linda Bartucciotto, Elvira Ventura Spagnolo, Antonio Nirta, Giovanni Genovese, Isabella La Spina, Sabrina Sortino, Alessandro Nicita, Francesco Loddo, Bruno Romeo, Raffaele Squeri, Cristina Genovese

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Our data show that the implementation of evidence-based guidelines, healthcare professionals’ education and correct antibiotic use can reduce the burden of SSIs by improving patient care.…”
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Demographics, Practising Arrangements, and Standards: Survey among New Zealand Dentists by Robert James Lee, Jithendra Ratnayake, Arthi Veerasamy, Carolina Loch, Peter Cathro, Paul A. Brunton

“…The majority of respondents (71.6%) attended five or more continuing professional development courses in the past year. Ninety-one percent of respondents used a computerized management system, and 95.3% used the Internet. …”
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Examining Primary School Principals’ Instructional Leadership Practices: A Case Study on Curriculum Reform and Implementation by Moeketsi David Ralebese, Loyiso Jita, Olalekan Taofeek Badmus

“…Recommendations include targeted professional development and formal policy recognition of instructional leadership to empower principals in leading reform efforts.…”
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Psychometric properties and gender invariance of the Work-related Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (WAAQ) in the Italian context by Angela RUSSO, Andrea ZAMMITTI, Giuseppe SANTISI, Paola MAGNANO

“…This measure was developed to address the need for a brief contextual measure of psychological flexibility in professional domains. Methods: Five studies were conducted. …”
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Experience and role of Italian nurses working in genetic clinics: a descriptive phenomenological qualitative study by Lea Godino, Camilla Elena Magi, Carla Bruzzone, Stefano Bonora, Marco Seri, Liliana Varesco, Daniela Turchetti

“…In contrast, in Italy, this role is still emerging, with no formal legal recognition and limited awareness among healthcare professionals and hospital administrators. Given this context, it is crucial to assess how the role and activities of nurses in genetic clinics in Italy are perceived. …”
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Guide to evaluate the simulation integration into the Medicine degree study plan: its evaluation in Cienfuegos by Mabel Rocha Vázquez, Dunia María Chávez Amaro, Víctor René Machado Navarro, Norma Mur Villar

“…<p><strong>Foundation:</strong> the use of simulation in university courses is a necessity that brings the student closer to the professional practice scenario and responds to patient safety.…”
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A Data-Driven Fault Prediction Method for Nuclear Power Systems Based on End-to-End Deep Learning Framework by Lu Chao, Chunbing Wang, Shuai Chen, Qizhi Duan, Hongyun Xie

“…Usually, the network structure model used in fault diagnosis and prediction requires professional design, which may cost a lot of time and make it difficult to achieve optimal results. …”
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The Antiseptic Octenidine Inhibits Langerhans Cell Activation and Modulates Cytokine Expression upon Superficial Wounding with Tape Stripping by Nenad Nikolić, Philip Kienzl, Pooja Tajpara, Martin Vierhapper, Johannes Matiasek, Adelheid Elbe-Bürger

“…Octenidine (OCT) has become a widely used antiseptic in professional wound care, but its influence on several components of the wound healing process remains unclear. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with burnout in dental students of seven Cuban universities by Bryan Alexis Cossio-Alva, Ibraín Enrique Corrales-Reyes, Paul Martín Herrera-Plasencia, Christian R. Mejia, Christian R. Mejia

“…IntroductionThe burnout syndrome affects diverse populations and among them undergraduate students, which can weigh down their academic performance and professional future.ObjectiveThis study aims to determine the prevalence and factors associated with burnout syndrome among dental students from seven Cuban universities.MethodsMulticenter, observational, analytical and cross-sectional study developed in 7 Cuban universities. …”
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Does Quantitative Research in Child Maltreatment Tell the Whole Story? The Need for Mixed-Methods Approaches to Explore the Effects of Maltreatment in Infancy by Samuel Glass, Ruchika Gajwani, Fiona Turner-Halliday

“…Care journey data was obtained from social care records; mental health and attachment assessments were carried out following entry to care; qualitative data comprised semistructured interviews with professionals, foster carers, and parents. Results. Significant associations were found between suspected sexual abuse and increased DAI inhibited attachment symptoms (p=0.001) and between reported domestic violence and decreased DAI inhibited (p=0.016) and disinhibited (p=0.004) attachment symptoms. …”
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Impact of station number and duration time per station on the reliability of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) scores: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Qiyun Peng, Jiani Luo, Chunyan Wang, Lei Chen, Shenglan Tan

“…Abstract Background The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a systematic and structured assessment tool that evaluates candidates’ professional medical skills in a simulated environment through a series of time-limited stations. …”
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Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review by Deenadhayalan Ashok, Monisha Prasad, Mohammad Fareed, Anis Ahmad Chaudhary

“…The incidence of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has increased significantly in the last several decades, which is an important challenge for health professionals and researchers. The systems that mediate the interaction between environmental factors and the genes, such as epigenetics, may have a specific bearing on the aetiology of T2DM. …”
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Life satisfaction and problem-focused coping among future physical culture teachers by Oleksandr Kholodny, Volodymyr Prystynskyi, Anton Biryukov, Katarzyna Prusik

“…By identifying effective coping mechanisms, educational institutions and professionals in the field can develop targeted interventions and support systems to promote the well-being and resilience of future teachers.…”
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Identifikasi Risiko Keselamatan Kerja Dengan Menggunakan Metoda Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Pada Rencana Proyek Perkantoran Terpadu Kota Payakumbuh by Sutria Desman, Ridha Sari, Hanifah Hasnur

“…This research was conducted using a semi-qualitative method with analysis of the judgments of experts (justice professionals) which aims to transform raw data into easy-to-understand information in the form of more concise and clear information. …”
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