Contribution of a bonded scholarship scheme to staffing rural health facilities by R G MacGregor, A J Ross

“…Local and international research has identified rural origin as an important reason why healthcare professionals (HCPs) work in rural areas, and in South Africa (SA) considerable effort has gone into recruiting and training rural-origin students. However, there is little information in the SA literature on where graduates supported by these initiatives work, and whether they contribute to the rural workforce long term. …”
Get full text

Network analysis of meaning in life, perceived social support, and depressive symptoms among vocational undergraduate students by Sen sen Zhang, Sen sen Zhang, Wen hua Zhang, Shao hong Yong, Shao hong Yong, Jia tai Chen

“…The present study aimed to investigate the association between meaning in life (MIL) and perceived social support (PSS) with depressive symptoms among vocational undergraduate students, employing a network analysis approach to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying pathways and to prevent the progression of depressive symptoms into disorders.MethodsA total of 1367 Chinese vocational undergraduates (Mage = 20.1, SD = 1.6; 44.7% female) were recruited and were asked to complete a series of questionnaires, including the meaning in life questionnaire, perceived social support scale, and patient health questionnaire. …”
Get full text

New-onset Diabetes Mellitus among adults as sequelae of COVID-19 in selected tertiary care hospital, Puducherry – A cohort study by Venkatachalam Jayaseelan, Sitanshu Sekhar Kar, Mahadevan Duraiswamy, Manju Rajaram, Vikas Menon, Mukta Wyawahare, D.R. Veda Priya, Ravivarman Lakshmanasamy, Vanessa Ravel, Renjana Sivaji

“…Methods: This prospective cohort study was carried out among COVID–19 symptomatic (moderate and severe) and asymptomatic cases admitted or reported in a tertiary care hospital in Puducherry, India. Participants were recruited between May and December 2022. It includes socio-demographic details and follow-up data on clinical symptoms and blood sugar levels for 724 participants without a prior history of Diabetes Mellitus, with 362 in the exposed group and 362 in the comparison group for incidence of Diabetes Mellitus, followed-up for 3 months. …”
Get full text

Assessing the Clinical and Functional Status of COPD Patients Using Speech Analysis During and After Exacerbation by Mayr W, Triantafyllopoulos A, Batliner A, Schuller BW, Berghaus TM

“…We evaluated a machine learning analysis of speech for classifying the disease severity of COPD.Methods: In this single centre study, non-consecutive COPD patients were prospectively recruited for comparing their speech characteristics during and after an acute COPD exacerbation. …”
Get full text

Predictors of Neonatal Jaundice Admissions: A Comparative Study Between Thai and Myanmar Mothers Residing in Thailand by Eksamut W, Rungamornrat S, Payakkaraung S

“…Wimala Eksamut,1 Somsiri Rungamornrat,2 Sudaporn Payakkaraung2 1Master of Nursing Sciences (Pediatric Nursing) (Candidate), Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, ThailandCorrespondence: Somsiri Rungamornrat, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, Tel +6624197466, Email somsiri.run@mahidol.ac.thPurpose: This study aimed to explore the relationship between maternal health literacy, preventive practices, and neonatal jaundice admissions among Thai and Myanmar mothers.Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional predictive design was employed with 400 mothers of full-term infants, including 200 Thai and 200 Myanmar mothers, recruited from a provincial hospital in Thailand. Data were collected in two phases: baseline demographic and clinical data were obtained before discharge, and maternal health literacy and preventive practices were assessed post-discharge when infants were 4– 5 days old. …”
Get full text

Effect of blindfolding the lead resuscitator on frequency of closed-loop communication during veterinary cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training: a randomized, controlled pilot stu... by Olivia X. Walesby, Giacomo Stanzani, Lindsay Kellett-Gregory, Mayank Seth, Emily K. Thomas

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of blindfolding the lead resuscitator during veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) simulation training sessions on frequency of completed closed-loop communication statements (CLC).DesignTen groups of staff volunteers were recruited for a prospective, randomized, blinded, observational pilot study over a 6-month period. …”
Get full text

Health-promoting activities among Saudi Arabian parents of children with disabilities: A cross-sectional study by Salmah A. Alghamdi, Muna I. Assiri, Reem A. Fallatah, Farah M. Albeladi, Hawa Alabdulaziz, Fatimah Alsaggaf

“…Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with 118 parents of children aged 3 to 18 years recruited via social media and centers for children with disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. …”
Get full text

The effect of a barley-based food product in alleviating knee osteoarthritis discomfort symptoms in Egyptian female patients by Suzanne Fouad, Rasha Monir, Fatma A. Ibrahim, Ahmed M.S. Hussein, Heba F. Shafei, Aliaa El Gendy

“…Patients and methods The present study enrolled 51 Egyptian middle age females patients with a mean age of 51±8.37 years, diagnosed with bilateral grade two to three knee osteoarthritis were recruited from the National Research Centre rheumatology and rehabilitation clinic. …”
Get full text

The Convergent Validity of the SWAY Balance Application to Assess Postural Stability in Military Cadets Recovering from Concussion by Max K Dummar, Michael S Crowell, Will Pitt, Ai Mei Yu, Paige McHenry, Timothy Benedict, Jamie Morris, Erin M Miller

“… # Methods Twenty participants with acute concussion and twenty controls were recruited. At initial, one-week, and final return to activity (RTA) evaluations, all participants completed the Sports Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT-5), and balance control measured by SWAY mBESS and NeuroCom Balance Master Sensory Organization Test (SOT). …”
Get full text

Predictive Value of the Triglyceride-Glucose Index for Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease in Individuals with Different Metabolic Obese Phenotypes by Lv D, Wang Z, Liu H, Meng C

“…The aim is to provide a novel approach for the screening and early diagnosis of MAFLD in the general population.Methods: A total of 2614 subjects were recruited and classified into four categories of metabolic obese phenotypes based on their body mass index (BMI) and metabolic status. …”
Get full text

Social participation challenges and facilitators among Chinese stroke survivors: a qualitative descriptive study by Xiaojuan Wan, Dorothy Ngo Sheung Chan, Janita Pak Chun Chau, Yu Zhang, Zhi’e Gu, Limei Xu

“…Individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 first-time or recurrent stroke survivors recruited from a rehabilitation unit and a community health centre in China. …”
Get full text

A multicenter study investigating the genetic analysis of childhood steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome: Variants in COL4A5 may not be coincidental. by Sheng Li, Miaoyue Hu, Chao He, Yu Sun, Weifang Huang, Fengying Lei, Yunguang Liu, Zengpo Huang, Yongqiu Meng, Wenjing Liu, Xianqiang Lei, Yanfang Dong, Zihui Lin, Chunlin Huang, Rihong Zhao, Yuanhan Qin

“…This study aimed to discuss the pathogenic hereditary factors of children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) in Guangxi, China. We recruited 89 patients with SRNS or infantile NS from five major pediatric nephrology centers in Guangxi, and conducted a retrospective analysis of clinical data. …”
Get full text

Use and impact of point-of-care ultrasonography in general practice: a prospective observational study by John Brodersen, Ole Graumann, Camilla Aakjær Andersen, Martin Bach B Jensen, Annette Sofie Davidsen

“…Objectives To describe how general practitioners (GPs) use point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) and how it influences the diagnostic process and treatment of patients.Design Prospective observational study using an online questionnaire before and after POCUS.Setting Office-based general practice.Participants Twenty GPs consecutively recruited all patients examined with POCUS in 1 month.Primary and secondary outcome measures We estimated the use of POCUS through the indication for use, the frequency of use, the time consumption, the extent of modification of the examination and the findings.The influence on the diagnostic process was estimated through change in the tentative diagnoses, change in confidence, the ability to produce ultrasound images and the relationship between confidence and organs scanned or tentative diagnoses.The influence of POCUS on patient treatment was estimated through change in plan for the patient, change in patient’s treatment and the relationship between such changes and certain findings.Results The GPs included 574 patients in the study. …”
Get full text

Effects of an 8-week pre-season targeted training on sprinting performance, agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite soccer players by Artur Gołaś, Przemysław Pietraszewski, Robert Roczniok, Artur Terbalyan, Adam Maszczyk, Rafał Opaliński, Adam Zając

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an 8 week targeted training program on speed, agility, and muscle asymmetries in soccer players. 32 elite soccer players were recruited for the study. Their age, body mass, and body height were 25.8±7.3 years, 77.4±11.1 kg, and 177.5±9.8 cm, respectively. …”
Get full text

Single postoperative infusion of zoledronic acid to improve patient-reported outcome after hip or knee replacement: study protocol for a randomised, controlled, double-blinded clin... by Jonas Ranstam, Jörg Schilcher, Ewa Roos, Jonathan Brandt, Håkan Ledin, Per Aspenberg

“…Participants will be recruited from two orthopaedic departments. All surgeries will be performed, and study drugs given at Motala Hospital, Sweden. …”
Get full text

Protocol for the impact of CBT for insomnia on pain symptoms and central sensitisation in fibromyalgia: a randomised controlled trial by Michael Robinson, Chokkalingam Siva, Christina S McCrae, Ashley F Curtis, Jason Craggs, Chelsea Deroche, Pradeep Sahota, Roland Staud

“…Knowledge obtained from this trial might allow us to develop new or modify current treatments to better target pain mechanisms, perhaps reversing chronic pain or preventing it.Methods and analysis Female participants (n=130) 18 years of age and older with comorbid fibromyalgia (with pain severity of at least 50/100) and insomnia will be recruited from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, and surrounding areas. …”
Get full text

An overview of healthcare-associated Candida auris outbreaks in Ministry of Health hospitals-Saudi Arabia 2020-2022; Retrospective multicentric study. by Khalid H Alanazi, Hala M Roushdy, Waad I ALzubaidi, Arwa S Alanazi, Nawal M Alanazi, Ahlam H Alamri, Yahya I Alnshbah, Nawaf M Al Almatrafi, Zainah M Al Shahrani, Adel S Alanazi, Nasser H Alshanbari

“…<h4>Results</h4>Out of the 511 Candida auris recruited cases, 291 (56.9%) were infected, whereas 220 (43.1%) were colonized. 32.9% of cases were above the age of 65, and 68.9% were male. …”
Get full text

Developing a master of science in health research ethics program in Northern Nigeria: a needs assessment by Caitlin Bieniek, Fatimah I. Tsiga-Ahmed, Aishatu L. Adamu, Usman J. Wudil, C. William Wester, Zubairu Iliyasu, Muktar H. Aliyu, Elisa J. Gordon, Elizabeth S. Rose

“…Respondents stressed that program leaders should recruit faculty and students locally who have the bandwidth to participate in the program. …”
Get full text

Analgesic Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Anterior Quadratus Lumborum Block at the L2 Level in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: A Single-Center, Randomized Control... by Ying He, Mingying Huang, Qiangui Zhong, Huijuan Ni, Zenggui Yu, Xinjian Zhang

“…Patients who were 18–70 years old with an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status of 1-2 and were scheduled for elective laparoscopic partial nephrectomy were recruited into the cluster randomized controlled trial. …”
Get full text

The questions on violence (FOV) tool for interpersonal violence inquiry in Swedish healthcare settings – evaluation of content validity, face validity and test-retest reliability by Solveig Lövestad, Karin Sjöström, Josefin Björk, Karin Örmon

“…Methods The content validity, face validity and reliability of the FOV instrument was assessed through (1) a content validity index with six experts in the field of intimate partner violence, (2) cognitive interviews with nine patients recruited from a primary healthcare facility, and (3) an evaluation of the test-retest reliability based on responses from 37(50.0%) university students. …”
Get full text