The effects of psychosocial and economic factors on the quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease and their caregivers in Klang Valley, Malaysia: protocol for a mixe... by Norhayati Ibrahim, Sin Yee Chu, Ching Sin Siau, Noh Amit, Rozmi Ismail, Abdul Halim Abdul Gafor

“…The upward trend of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and caregiving for dialysis patients has detrimental consequences for both patients and caregivers in terms of their psychological well-being and quality of life. Despite the current circumstances, there are very few studies in Malaysia that have explored the psychosocial factors, specifically on the economic impact of the management of ESRD.Methods and analysis This two-phase sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, incorporating a quantitative design (phase I) and a qualitative study (phase II), is to be conducted in 4 government hospitals and 10 other non-governmental organisations or private dialysis centres within Klang Valley, Malaysia. …”
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation in COPD: A Reappraisal (2008–2012) by Pierachille Santus, Linda Bassi, Dejan Radovanovic, Andrea Airoldi, Rita Raccanelli, Francesco Triscari, Francesca Giovannelli, Antonio Spanevello

“…Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a complex pathological condition associated with an important reduction in physical activity and psychological problems that contribute to the patient's disability and poor health-related quality of life. …”
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The impact of physical activity on mental health by Natalia Myśliwiec, Aleksandra Ciesielska, Marta Wojtczak, Aleksandra Sieradzka, Alicja Kot, Adrian Różycki, Michał Pniak, Maciej Mawlichanów, Paweł Miklis, Krzysztof Szerej

“…We further consider the psychological and social benefits that accompany regular physical activity, such as enhanced self-esteem, feelings of belonging, and the establishment of positive routines. …”
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Exploring gender-based disparities in emotional distress among university level athletes by Sohom Saha, Farjana Akter Boby, Arnav Sharma, Sourav Ganguly, Kautilya Upadhyay, Awesh Khati, Dev Karan Singh, Kamal Dhoni, Debajit Karmakar

“…Conclusions: Developing psychological support systems for university athletes can mitigate emotional challenges and optimize performance. …”
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Massage combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine hot compress in treating urinary retention after mixed hemorrhoids surgery: A case report of nursing experience (推拿联合中药热熨敷治疗混合痔术后... by PENG Yujie (彭雨洁), E Haiyan (鄂海燕), WEI Yongchun (魏永春), DONG Yuxia (董玉霞), QIN Shasha (秦沙沙)

“…Except for Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing techniques such as massage and Traditional Chinese Medicine hot compress, nursing interventions also included evaluation, environment optimization and psychological intervention, in order to promote the Traditional Chinese Medicine external application treatment in the clinical setting. …”
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Differential effects of clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.) oil and linalyl acetate on depression levels in diabetic foot ulcer patients with T2DM: a randomized blinded controlled trial by Ji Won Son, Purum Kang, Sun Seek Min, Geun Hee Seol, Geun Hee Seol

“…This study analyzed the effects of inhaling clary sage (CS; Salvia sclarea L.) or linalyl acetate (LA) on depression and psychological factors in patients with DFU.MethodsThis study, performed at the Diabetic Wound Center, enrolled DFU patients, categorized as having mild or moderate to severe depression based on visual analog scale (VAS) for depression scores. …”
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Comparative study of Baduanjin and brisk walking on balance and stability in older adults by Ya-Guang Yu, Jun Zhang, Lin Wang, Dai-Feng Yu, Gong-Bing Shan, Xiao Fu

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Relationships between diabetes distress and biomarkers in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus by V.I. Pankiv, T.Yu. Yuzvenko, G.P. Mykhalchyshyn

“…Patients with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) experience high levels of stress (stressful events and perceived stress) and psychological distress (symptoms of depression and anxiety) compared to people without diabetes. …”
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An interventional study on the application of heart-collateral-based enlightenment words intervention in anxiety and depression of patients after percutaneous coronary intervention by Xing-Lan Sun, Hui-Lin Zhou, Feng-Yi Yi, Meng-Die Liu, Xiao-Yun Xiong, Yi-Wei Hu, Jiang-Qin Xu, Hao-Deng-Jie Xiong, Yu-Jie Song, Zhi-Lin Zhang

“…Data was collected using a self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), self-rating depression scale (SDS), and an independently developed satisfaction questionnaire. Psychological indicators and satisfaction were compared between the two groups before and after the intervention. …”
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Perioperative nursing of patients with verrucous epidermal nevi (疣状表皮痣手术患者围手术期护理体会) by SI Tao (司桃), FAN Xiaoli (范晓莉), LI Huixian (李慧娴), PEI Pei (裴培), DING Eryan (丁二艳)

“…This paper summarized the nursing management for 33 patients with verrucous epidermal nevi. Psychological guidance and health education were carried out before surgery. …”
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PSYCHOSOCIAL ILLNESS IN CHILDREN WITH THALASSEMIA: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY by Erum Afzal, Muhammad Aslam Sheikh, Sajjad Hussain Bhaba, Tanveer Ahmed, Imran Iqbal, Muhammad Khalid Iqbal

“…So these patients must be referred for detailed psychological evaluation and management along with medical treatment.  …”
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Non-support from the immediate boss is associated with stress and unsafety at work by Fredrik Iredahl, Elvar Theodorsson, Mike Jones, Tomas Faresjö, Åshild Faresjö

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Self-Harm in Eating Disorders (SHINE): a mixed-methods exploratory study by Maria Michail, Helen Bould, Anna Lavis, Sheryllin McNeil, Anthony Winston, Kalen Reid, Christina L Easter, Rosina Pendrous

“…Phase 2: 20–30 participants from phase 1 will be reapproached to take part in an in-depth qualitative interview on the psychological, emotional and social factors that underlie their self-harm and eating disorder as well as their support needs. …”
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A mixed method exploration of job morale of physicians working in public healthcare settings in Kazakhstan during the COVID-19 pandemic by Alina Kuandyk, Mariya Dmitriyeva, Nazerke Toleukhanova, Maev Conneely, Timur Suleimenov, Dauren Sarssenov, Raimzhan Mamytkhan, Madiyar Sakhayev, Arman Tleubergenov, Medet Toleubayev

“…Abstract Background Physicians faced increased workloads during the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed them to considerable physical and psychological stress. Gaining insight into shapers of job morale of physicians can help healthcare administrators assess the effectiveness of current work conditions and support systems, enabling them to develop policies that improve work environments and prepare healthcare systems for future resurgences of COVID-19 and other future unknown challenges. …”
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Experiences of health information-seeking behaviour in preoperative patients with lung cancer: a qualitative study in China by Wei Li, Lihua Huang, Jie Zhu, Jiayi Guo, Man Ye

“…Participants exhibited different psychological coping strategies and personalised health information needs in their information-seeking behaviour. …”
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Digital connection, real bonding: Brief online chats boost interpersonal closeness regardless of the conversational topic by Chiara Fini, Vanessa Era, Giovanna Cuomo, Ilenia Falcinelli, Mattia A. Gervasi, Matteo Candidi, Claudia Mazzuca, Marco Tullio Liuzza, Bodo Winter, Anna M. Borghi

“…This study explores how the quality of brief dyadic written exchanges (lasting under 5 min) on a virtual platform and the nature of the conversational topic (abstract or concrete), influences physical, interpersonal, and psychological closeness between interlocutors. In the first experiment, participants engaged in written conversations on either an abstract or concrete topic under two conditions: (i) an interactive condition, where participants exchanged messages with another person, and (ii) a non-interactive condition, where participants wrote independently on the same topic, aware that another person was simultaneously doing the same. …”
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The Feasibility of Telephone-delivered Self-management Intervention in Multiple Sclerosis by Mozaffar Hosseininezhad, Sajjad Saadat, Fatemeh Younesi Rostami, Roghaye Zare, Ali Bonyad, Masoumeh Qanbary Joopish, Alia saberi, Fateme Shafaee

“…The telephone-delivered self-management intervention, delivered through educational video files and telephone calls, included evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy and psychological strategies to assist participants. The intervention was delivered in 8 weekly sessions. …”
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Effectiveness of Digital Mental Health Interventions in the Workplace: Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews by Gillian Cameron, Maurice Mulvenna, Edel Ennis, Siobhan O'Neill, Raymond Bond, David Cameron, Alex Bunting

“…Effectiveness of digital interventions was found for many mental health symptoms and conditions in employee populations, such as stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and psychological well-being. Factors such as type of technology, guidance, recruitment, tailoring, and demographics were found to impact effectiveness. …”
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‘If one doesn't happen, the other will’: forensic mental health service patients’ experiences of co-occurring self-harm and aggression by Matina Shafti, Peter Taylor, Andrew Forrester, Louise Robinson, Sandeep Mathews, Daniel Pratt

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Category-terminological apparatus of modern social upbringing by Z. A. Aksyutina

“…The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that the categorical system of social upbringing can be used in the development of basic educational programmes of the psychological and pedagogical direction, training courses, methodological materials, in terms of the formation of students’ professional competencies; in the implementation of scientific research in the field of social pedagogy and social upbringing; in the development of dictionary-encyclopedic literature on social pedagogy and social upbringing. …”
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