A patient-centered interactive voice response system for supporting self-management in kidney transplantation: design and field testing by Raheleh Ganjali, Raheleh Ganjali, Mahin Ghorban Sabbagh, Mahin Ghorban Sabbagh, Saeid Eslami, Saeid Eslami

“…IntroductionSelf-management is the ability to control one's own responses to treatments, physical and psychological side effects, and lifestyle choices related to a chronic condition.PurposeTo describe the development of a standard and practical user-centered design process for an interactive voice response system (IVRS) to improve self-management in kidney transplant (KT) recipients.MethodsThe IVRS was constructed utilizing the four phases of the Center for eHealth and Wellbeing Research (CeHRes) roadmap: the contextual inquiry, the value specification, the design phase, and evaluation. …”
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The Effect of Educational Intervention Based on Theory of Planned Behavior Approach on Complementary Feeding: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Qonita Rachmah, Junaida Astina, Dominikus Raditya Atmaka, Leli Khairani

“…Our study revealed that 10 sessions of nutrition education and counselling covered over 8 days increased the mother’s knowledge (60.0±15.5 vs. 80.3±15.0, respectively, before and after education; p<0.005) and resulted in psychological changes including mother’s attitude (64.3±4.9 vs. 65.8±3.9), subjective norm (3.76±0.9 vs. 3.87±1.0), perceived behavioral control (3.78±0.9 vs. 4.12±0.12), self-efficacy (63.3±22.5 vs. 77.5±19.2), and intention toward giving nutritious complementary feeding (4.11±1.0 vs. 4.30±0.9; p<0.005). …”
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Enhancing older adults’ gait: a systematic review of multicomponent exercises for fall prevention by Diego Brum Allendorf, Ana Júlia de Azevedo Ferrony, Sarah Giulia Bandeira Felipe, Rafael Reimann Baptista

“…Future research should investigate longer-duration and more frequent interventions, as well as incorporate psychological components to promote healthy aging.…”
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&lsquo;That&rsquo;s Enough&rsquo; - Workplace Violence Against Physicians, Pharmacists, and Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review of Prevalence, Causes, and Consequences by Alhomoud F

“…The impact on HCPs included psychological distress, reduced work quality, and occasional job resignation.Conclusion: The high prevalence of WPV against HCPs in Saudi Arabia highlights the urgent need for enhanced protective measures, increased awareness of WPV policies, and improved reporting systems. …”
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“Loneliness is a sad disease”: oldest old adults’ empirical definition of loneliness and social isolation from a mixed-method study in Northern Italy by Sara Santini, Mauro Colombo, Antonio Guaita, Paolo Fabbietti, Georgia Casanova

“…Conclusion The knowledge of the meanings that oldest old give to the two concepts may inspire advanced intervention aimed at buffering the psychological and social consequences of loneliness and social isolation in the older population.…”
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The Impact of Chronic Pelvic Pain and Bowel Morbidity on Quality of Life in Cervical Cancer Patients Treated With Radio (Chemo) Therapy. A Systematic Literature Review by Natuhwera G, Ellis P

“…Studies reported disruptions in nearly all domains of quality-of-life, including global, physical, emotional/psychological, financial, sexual, social, role functioning as a result of being treated with radiotherapy or radio-chemotherapy.Conclusion: Chronic pelvic pain and bowel morbidity are common adverse events experienced by cervical cancer patients receiving, or who have received, pelvic radiotherapy or radio-chemotherapy. …”
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Influencing factors of the outcome of patients with haemophilia after knee replacement–a retrospective study by Hongyu Jiang, Xueke Chang, Fubin Yu, Ming Zhang, Yifan Liu, Jianzhi Man, Kangshu Guo, Hongzheng Meng, Wenqiang Zhang

“…General information, hemophilia information, surgical information, follow-up information and psychological assessment information were collected. …”
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Association between healthy lifestyle choices and mental health among students: a cross sectional study by Yan Wang, Jiayu Zhang, Lihua Huang, Xiaonan Li, Yanyan Zhong

“…A few types of healthy lifestyles, such as a lack of health knowledge and physical exercise, seldom eating breakfast, not getting enough sleep, an irregular schedule, and chronic smoking were closely related to abnormal psychological health symptoms. Interventions such as health education knowledge lectures and regular exercise programs should be given to college students to improve their mental health.…”
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MEMBATIK SEBAGAI MEDIA DALAM MENURUNKAN PERILAKU AGRESIF ANAK by Nunuk Nur Shokiyah

“…This study used a psychological scale to collect data. The scale used in this study is the scale of aggressiveness. …”
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Enhancing oncology patient care: nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceived benefits of early palliative integration - a cross-sectional study by Mohammed F. Hayek, Bahaaeddin M. Hammad, Faeda A. Eqtait, Ahmad Ayed, Basma Salameh, Nizar B. Said, Rasha S. Abu Zaitoun, Shurouq G. Qadous

“…Abstract Background Palliative care aims to improve quality of life for patients with end-stage illnesses by addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. Early referral to palliative care improves patient outcomes, quality of life and overall survival in a variety type of cancers. …”
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Occupational violence toward mental health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic: an international study by Rebeca Robles, Cary S. Kogan, María Elena Medina-Mora, María Elena Medina-Mora, José Ángel García-Pacheco, Tahilia J. Rebello, Brigitte Khoury, Maya Kulygina, Geoffrey M. Reed

“…The most frequent type/source of OV was psychological violence inside the workplace (59.6% of those who reported OV). …”
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Potentially traumatic childbirth experience, childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, and the parent-infant relationship in non-birthing parents by Rebecca Hunter, Leonardo De Pascalis, Kieran Anders, Pauline Slade

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Nursing of a patient with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (1例经皮内镜下胃造瘘术患者的护理体会) by PENG Dan (彭丹), ZHANG Rongwang (张荣旺), WANG Kunjie (王坤杰), LI Yuncui (李运翠), TANG Ling (唐玲), E Haiyan (鄂海燕)

“…This paper summarized the nursing management for a case of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, including the preparation of preoperative instruments and articles, intraoperative operation process, postoperative psychological care, fistula stomy care, enteral nutrition care, complication prevention and health education. …”
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Oxidative imbalance as a co-player in jaw functional limitations and biopsychosocial profile in patients with temporomandibular disorder—myofascial pain with referral by Joanna Kuć, Krzysztof Dariusz Szarejko, Mateusz Maciejczyk, Violetta Dymicka-Piekarska, Małgorzata Żendzian-Piotrowska, Anna Zalewska, Anna Zalewska

“…High content of kynurenine and N-formylkynurenine in plasma was related to intensified psychological distress (PHQ-4) and anxiety (GAD-7). Low concentration of plasma malondialdehyde and total lipid hydroperoxides was linked with severe somatization (PHQ-15) and stress (PSS-10), respectively. …”
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Prevalence of cell phone use while driving in different urban settings. A roadside observational study in maputo city, Mozambique by Alfredo Júlio Maposse, Lucie Laflamme, Franziska Fischer, Jette Möller

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Association of Awake Bruxism with Tooth Wear and Occupational Stress Among Mechanical and Non-Mechanical Workers by Fatima Tu Zahra, Syeda Sameen Zehra Rizvi, Amna Riaz, Amna Nisar, Amna Khan, Naveed Ahmad

“… Background: Awake bruxism, a dental and psychological health concern, is linked to physical and cognitive stress in mechanical workers, while non-mechanical workers may face higher stressors. …”
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A phenomenological qualitative study based on the multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior change to identify factors and ways to design interventions for quitting gambling amon... by Laurencia BONSU, Sidath KAPUKOTUWA, Anita CHATTERJEE, Asma AWAN, Manoj SHARMA

“…Interview narratives were coded into categories related to social, psychological, and environmental factors. Similarly, the sustenance phase is investigated, shedding light on the mechanisms that contribute to the continuation of gambling quitting behaviors over time. …”
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Content and face validity in virtual reality with children: a validation in five steps+1 of a wheelchair basketball game by Imanol Ceberio, Mohammad Al-Rashaida, Maitane García, Juan Francisco Lopez Paz, Monika Salgueiro, Nicole Passi, Humberto Pavel, Imanol Amayra

“…The face validity sample assessed the psychological fidelity and the presence of wheelchair basketball scenarios. …”
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Exploring the Determinants of Long-Term Physical Activity Maintainenance from a Maintainers Perspective: What do they say? by Livia Kellerhals, Claudio R. Nigg

“… Purpose The psychological and physiological benefits of physical activity (PA) are maximized through maintaining regular physical activity long-term. …”
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Metaverse Clinic for Pregnant Women With Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Prospective Randomized Study by Yuanyuan Zheng, Yizhen Chen, Yan Chen, Liang Lin, Ting Xue, Chuhui Chen, Junping Wen, Wei Lin, Gang Chen

“…The primary outcomes were adverse maternal and offspring outcomes, and the secondary outcomes included the neurobehavioral development of offspring and maternal psychological assessments. ResultsOf the 30 participants in each group, adverse maternal outcomes were observed in 43% (n=13) of the standard group and 37% (n=11) of the metaverse group (P=.60). …”
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