Gestational weight gain patterns as predictors of cesarean deliveries in women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus by Tzu-Ling Chen, Su-Fen Cheng, Chien-Lin Kuo, Chu-Yu Huang, Chia-Hsun Wu

“…Conclusions Healthcare professionals should provide education on weight management from pre-pregnancy to pregnancy to reduce the incidence of cesarean sections. …”
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Research through service: Meeting Chinese international college students’ mental health needs by Changming Duan, Jingru Chen, Fenglan Li, Mi Zhou, Xiubin Lin, Shengnan Li

“…These interviews explored their reflections on the group experience, their general perspectives on well-being, perceived challenges and strategies for managing those challenges, and their attitudes toward seeking professional help when needed. The interview data were analyzed using the Consensus Qualitative Research (CQR) method (Hill, 2012).ResultsParticipants shared experiences of cultural conflicts and challenges they faced, as well as the active coping strategies they employed. …”
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Effects of empathy mapping and mini-simulation on second-year nursing students’ empathy and communication self-confidence: a quasi-experimental study by Hsiang-Ping Huang, Yun Tien, Yung-Chang Lin, I-Chen Yu, Nai-Hui Chien

“…Abstract Background Empathy and communication are critical abilities for nursing students, and in recent years, scenario-based teaching has played a crucial role in fostering empathy and professional skill development. However, novice nursing students in basic nursing education often lack prior experience in patient communication, making it challenging for them to prepare adequately for scenarios and effectively handle difficulties in real-life situations. …”
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Combatting Salmonella: a focus on antimicrobial resistance and the need for effective vaccination by Junaid Nazir, Tasaduq Manzoor, Afnan Saleem, Ubaid Gani, Sahar Saleem Bhat, Shabir Khan, Zulfqarul Haq, Priyanka Jha, Syed Mudasir Ahmad

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Does interprofessional simulation increase self-efficacy: a comparative study by Peter Jaye, Gabriel Reedy, Alastair Ross, Colm Watters, Nicola J Morgan, Rhodri Handslip

“…Simulation education attempts to create an environment for healthcare professionals to learn, without potential safety risks for patients. …”
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Using a clinical decision support system to reduce excess driving pressure: the ALARM trial by Ursula Burger-Klepp, Mathias Maleczek, Robin Ristl, Bettina Kroyer, Marcus Raudner, Claus G. Krenn, Roman Ullrich

“…Next, the CDS was activated showing an alert in the patient data management system if driving pressure exceeded recommended values; additionally, data on the performance of the wards were sent to the healthcare professionals as the nudge intervention. The main hypothesis was that this combined intervention would lead to a significant decrease in excess driving pressure. …”
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Primary and tertiary management of ocular surface lesions in HIV-infected patients in Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga Province by S Mhlanga, A C Turner, S J Biddulph

“…Of these participants, 84.5% were experienced professional nurses (6 - 15 years of work experience) but had minimal experience with detection and management of eye complaints and lesions. …”
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Impact of urbanisation on the gaps of hypertension prevalence, awareness and treatment among older age in China: a cross-sectional study by Qiutong Yu, Genyong Zuo

“…Hypertension awareness was defined as a previous diagnosis of hypertension by a health professional, and hypertension treatment was defined as undergoing BP treatment.Results The prevalence of hypertension was lower among semiurbanised adults than among non-urbanised rural adults (OR=0.94, 95% CI=0.90 to 0.99; p<0.05). …”
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Provision of dementia-specific care in nursing homes in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) – analysis of person-centered practices and related problems within a holistic multiple cas... by Kathrin Schmüdderich, Anne Fahsold, Jonas Dörner, Martina Roes, Rebecca Palm, Bernhard Holle

“…Results We interviewed 21 professionals, 14 relatives and 8 residents living with dementia. …”
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Factors influencing reselection of village doctors in rural-oriented tuition-waived medical education program in Shanghai, China: a cross-sectional study by Jing Gao, Juhua Zhang, Chenlei Shi, Aiqin Fan, Peng Zhang

“…NGVDs who think village doctors can leverage their professional ability with “okay” (OR, 32.87 [95%CI, 3.69–293.64]) and “yes” (OR, 120.03 [95%CI, 12.78- > 999.99]) and who think NGVDs were “important” (OR, 3.74 [95%CI, 1.21–11.55]) were more inclinatively to reselect to be NGVD.ConclusionReasons for choosing RTME, understanding of the government’s policy, career identity, and job satisfaction were all influence the reselection of RTME. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Mammography, Ultrasound, and Fine-Needle Aspiration in Detecting Breast Cancer in Patients with Painful Breast Masses:A Medical Record-Base Study by Hassan Vafapour, Sajad Borzoueisileh, Fatemeh Vafapour, Zafar Masoumi Moghaddam, Frough Nikeghbali, Yaghoub Barfar, Amir Hekmatifar

“…However, FNA has limitations due to its invasive nature and the need for a professional cytopathologist to interpret breast cytology results, which can pose significant challenges. …”
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Impacts of Tax Laws on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Abaasa, Ruth

“…The results aligned well with theoretical expectations, with 70 (47%) of respondents agreeing that tax laws are often complex and challenging for SMEs to navigate, requiring time, expertise, and sometimes external assistance from tax professionals or accountants. Moreover, 90 (60%) of respondents revealed that tax penalties impose a significant financial burden on SMEs, affecting their operational budgets and liquidity. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Social Media Usage and Performance of the Selected Small and Medium Businesses in Ntungamo District. by Nyamwija, Bonitah

“…Based on the challenges, the study findings further examined the solutions to the challenges and these were; Monitoring social media channels regularly and responding promptly and professionally to customer feedback, whether positive or negative, Investing in social media training,g and Prioritizing social media management in the study area.…”
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Assessment of Teachers’ Turnover and its Impact on Academic Performance in Government Aided Secondary Schools of Kayonza Sub-County Kanungu District. by Biryomumeisho, Gideon

“…Thirdly, the lack of career advancement opportunities was identified as a significant demotivator, with 79.4% of respondents feeling that limited opportunities for professional growth and promotion pushed them to leave. …”
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Factors Affecting Teachers in Implementing the Thematic Curriculum in Primary Schools in Uganda: A Case Study of Butogota Primary School Kanungu District. by Twinomujuni, Dorothy

“…The study recommended reviewing and analyzing existing school data on student achievement trends before and after the implementation of thematic curriculums and developing and implementing a professional development program focused on differentiated instruction within thematic units, building on the finding that this is a prioritized solution among teachers to address the reasons behind teachers’s resistance to adopting thematic curriculum in primary schools in Uganda.…”
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Impact of Small-Scale Businesses on Provision of Employment to Informal Labor Force in Kabale Municipality. by Uwibanze, Frank

“…The study recommended that small-scale businesses employ professionals to manage their businesses. This will improve their performance since they will establish and strengthen internal controls regarding financial resources to reduce mismanagement and misappropriation. …”
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Evaluating Tech Neck: A Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire on Symptoms, Posture, and Preventive Measures by Brigitte Osser, Csongor Toth, Carmen Delia Nistor-Cseppento, Gyongyi Osser, Caius Calin Miuța, Iosif Ilia, Diana Carina Iovanovici, Cristina Aur, Laura Ioana Bondar

“…The survey collected data on ergonomic tool usage, break frequency, posture awareness, and proactive measures (such as taking breaks and seeking professional help). Symptom intensity was assessed across common musculoskeletal issues. …”
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Efficacy of yeast beta-glucan 1,3/1,6 supplementation on respiratory infection, fatigue, immune markers and gut health among moderate stress adults in Klang Valley of Malaysia: pro... by Suzana Shahar, Kalavathy Ramasamy, Norhayati Ibrahim, Nur Nadia Mohamad Habibullah, Munirah Ismail, Mohd Zul Amin Kamaruddin, Shirley Gee Hoon Tang, Mohd Faisal Abdul Hamid

“…The findings will be disseminated to participants, healthcare professionals and researchers via conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration number ISRCTN48336189…”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and risk factors of oral frailty among older adults by Pingping Huang, Linjing Wu, Rongxiang Zhang, Rongxiang Zhang, Shiqi Chen, Shiqi Chen, Yu Zhang, Yuan Chen, Yuan Chen

“…Factors such as age, gender, physical frailty, pre-frailty, and unattached were identified as key risk factors for oral frailty in older adults (all p < 0.05).ConclusionThe incidence of oral frailty among older adults is notably high and influenced by a variety of factors. Healthcare professionals are encouraged to actively implement preventive and treatment measures addressing the controllable factors associated with oral frailty. …”
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Sedation/Analgesia Administration Practice Varies according to Endoscopy Facility (Hospital- or Office-Based) Setting: Results from a Nationwide Survey in Greece by Georgios Tziatzios, Dimitrios N. Samonakis, Theocharis Tsionis, Spyridon Goulas, Dimitrios Christodoulou, Konstantinos Triantafyllou

“…A web-based survey regarding sedation/analgesia rates and monitoring practices during endoscopy either in a hospital-based or in an office-based setting was disseminated to the members of the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology and Professional Association of Gastroenterologists. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire, which consisted of 35 items, stratified into 4 sections: demographics, preprocedure (informed consent, initial patient evaluation), intraprocedure (monitoring practices, sedative agents’ administration rate), and postprocedure practices (recovery). …”
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