Addressing vaccine hesitancy in the training of healthcare professionals: Insights from the VAX-TRUST project by Fábio Rafael Augusto, Cátia Sá Guerreiro, Rita Morais, Joana Mendonça, André Beja, Tiago Correia, Ana Patrícia Hilário

“…This paper explores the importance of training healthcare professionals to address vaccine hesitancy and provides concrete strategies for its implementation. Study design: A quantitative research design was used. …”
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Meaningfulness, feasibility, and usability of quality-of-care measures for maternal and infant health: A structured mixed-methods review by Ryan P. Theis, Rahma S. Mkuu, Hannah Marmol, Lauren Silva, Callie Reeder, Jessica Bahorski, Erica Smith, John C. Smulian, Tony S. Wen, Amanda Redinger, Tabresha Blake, Elizabeth A. Shenkman, Dominick J. Lemas

“…This study evaluates the comprehensiveness of existing maternal and infant quality-of-care measures to identify aspects of quality that need greater attention in quality measurement. Study design: We conducted a structured, team-based qualitative review of 88 maternal and infant health measures indexed by the National Quality Forum (NQF), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). …”
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Investigating Falls Risk Awareness in Hospitals Using the Self‐Awareness of Falls Risk Measure (SAFRM): Empirical Research Quantitative by Elissa Dabkowski, Simon J. Cooper, Jhodie Duncan, Karen Missen

“…Design Descriptive cross‐sectional study design. Setting Three rural/regional hospitals in the State of Victoria, Australia. …”
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Hubungan Tindakan Pemberantasan Sarang Nyamuk (PSN) dengan Keberadaan Jentik Vektor Chikungunya di Kampung Taratak Paneh Kota Padang by Mutia Dwi Putri, Adrial Adrial, Lili Irawati

“…The objective of this study was to discover the relationship between breading place eradication practice and the presence of larvae Chikungunya vektor.This was an analytic research with cross-sectional study design. The research was held in Taratak Paneh on 87 samples.The samples were taken by proportional simple random sampling methods. …”
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Phytochemical and pharmacological review of Erica Genus (L.) Ericaceae plants by Francis Adu-Amankwaah, Hleziphi V. Mpundu, Kudakwashe Nyambo, Paula Strauss, Kudzanai Ian Tapfuma, Ndivhuwo Tshililo, Motunrayo Victoria Badejo, Lawrence Mabasa, Vuyo Mavumengwana, Lucinda Baatjies

“…Despite their widespread ethnomedicinal use, a comprehensive review of the pharmacological potential of Erica species is still lacking. Study Design and Methods: This review presents an overview of the phytochemical, ethnomedicinal, pharmacological and toxicological properties of Erica species. …”
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Precise Acetabular Prosthesis Positioning Using a Novel Robot‐Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty System: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial by Xiao Geng, Ziyang Dong, Yang Li, Minwei Zhao, Yanqing Liu, Zijian Li, Hong Cai, Ming Zhang, Xinfeng Yan, Zhiwen Sun, Xin Lv, Feng Guo, Feng Li, Hua Tian

“…Method A multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled, superiority study design was adopted with statistical methods of t test and Chi‐squared test. …”
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The role of point-of-care ultrasound in the assessment of schistosomiasis-induced liver fibrosis: A systematic scoping review. by Eloise S Ockenden, Sandrena Ruth Frischer, Huike Cheng, J Alison Noble, Goylette F Chami

“…Variables extracted included study design, study population, schistosomal PPF characteristics, and diagnostic methods. …”
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Patients’ acceptability and implementation outcomes of a case management approach to encourage participation in colorectal cancer screening for people with schizophrenia: a qualita... by Tempei Miyaji, Yosuke Uchitomi, Hiroyuki Okada, Masatoshi Inagaki, Maiko Fujimori, Taichi Shimazu, Masaki Fujiwara, Masafumi Kodama, Ryuhei So, Takanori Matsushita, Yusaku Yoshimura, Shigeo Horii, Hirokazu Takahashi, Naoki Nakaya, Shiro Hinotsu, Keita Harada, Norihito Yamada, Yuto Yamada, Tsuyoshi Etoh

“…Simultaneously, the study aimed to determine the acceptability, appropriateness and feasibility of the intervention from the perspective of psychiatric care providers.Study design and setting This study was a secondary qualitative analysis of a mixed-method randomised controlled trial that evaluated the efficacy of the CM approach to encourage participation in cancer screening for people with schizophrenia. …”
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Assessment of post-partum physical exercise practice and its associated factors among women in postpartum period, in West Wollega zone, Oromia, Ethiopia by Tegegne Yadeta, Daniel Belema, Seifedin Ahmad, Nurye Sirage, Abubeker Seid Ali, Kedir Ali, Ali Yimer

“…Nevertheless, there is a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding women’s engagement in postpartum physical exercise during this time.MethodsThe research employed a community-based cross-sectional study design carried out between April 20 and May 20, 2023. …”
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Role of cognitive impairment in predicting the long-term risk of all-cause mortality: a 20-year prospective cohort study in China by Shuang Zhao, Han Yang, Haijuan Zhao, Miao Miao, Qingqing Wang, Yaru Wang, Yuying Yin, Xin Wang

“…Methods This is an epidemiological survey with a 20-year prospective cohort study design. A total of 9093 participants came from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey 1998–2018 waves. …”
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The aptamer BC 007 for treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy: evaluation in Doberman  Pinschers of efficacy and outcomes by Sabine Werner, Gerd Wallukat, Niels‐Peter Becker, Katrin Wenzel, Johannes Müller, Ingolf Schimke, Gerhard Wess

“…Using a natural large animal model of DCM considered superior to small animal models of immunization‐induced cardiomyopathy, combined with a study design comparable with clinical trials, we believe that our results provide the basis for optimism that treatment with BC 007 might also be effective in human patients with DCM.…”
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Observational cohort study of a group-based VR program to improve mental health and wellbeing in people with life-threatening illnesses by Hannes Kettner, Hannes Kettner, David R. Glowacki, David R. Glowacki, Justin Wall, Justin Wall, Justin Wall, Robin L. Carhart-Harris, Robin L. Carhart-Harris, Leor Roseman, Leor Roseman, Joseph L. Hardy, Joseph L. Hardy

“…We here evaluate a program that includes weakly representational, multi-user VR experiences based on a design aesthetic previously described as “numadelic,” which has been demonstrated to elicit self-transcendent experiences comparable to psychedelics.MethodsA prospective cohort study design was used to assess the effects of “Clear Light” (CL), a group-based, 6-session multimedia program that included VR experiences, video calls, and text chats spanning 3 weeks. …”
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Point-of-care tests in the emergency medical services: a scoping review by T. H. M. Moore, S. Dawson, K. Kirby, R. Body, A. Thompson, Y. O. Adepoju, R. Perry, H. Nicholson, J. Dinnes, K. Mitchell, J. Savović, S. Voss, J. R. Benger

“…A scoping review framework was used to categorise studies according to demographics, study design, medical conditions, biomarkers and test devices. …”
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Harmful newborn cord care practices and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last six months in Chencha town, Southern Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study by Misgana Seifu, Sultan Hassen, Mekdim Kassa, Yosef Haile, Zeleke Girma, Temesgen Mohammed Toma, Agune Ashole, Mintesinot Melka Gujo, Wondimagegn Taye Dema, Aleme Mekuriya, Endashaw Shibru

“…In Chencha town, Southern Ethiopia, mothers who gave birth in the last six months were the subjects of this study.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional mixed study design was conducted among mothers who gave birth within the past six months, from April to May 2023. …”
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The hidden crisis: double burden of malnutrition among refugee children in South Asia – a systematic review and meta-analysis from observational studies by Pooja Panchal, Mohd Usman, Tajung Longkumer, Reshma Susan Babu, Mahalaqua Nazil Khatib, Shariza Abdul Razak, Kavitha Menon

“…Furthermore, the corroboration of primary research articles and gray literature was conducted for comprehensive understanding.ResultsThe review included 10 full-text research articles, all with cross-sectional study design and 11 gray literatures. The 10 studies covered a total of 4,274 participants with 3,536 urban and 738 rural refugee children aged between 0 and 19 years [refugee children (n = 8) and refugee adolescents (n = 2)]. …”
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The effect of nursing care provided to coronary intensive care patients according to their circadian rhythms on sleep quality, pain, anxiety, and delirium: a randomised controlled... by Meryem Pelin, Havva Sert

“…Abstract Aim This study carried out to examine the effects of nursing care given to coronary intensive care patients according to their circadian rhythms on sleep quality, pain, anxiety, and delirium. Study Design This study was designed as a randomised controlled, clinical investigation. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tests for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Sun Y, Hu D, Yu M, Liang SB, Zheng Y, Wang X, Tong G

“…Meta-regression analyses suggested that variability in the diagnostic accuracy of NITs for NAFLD may result from differences in study design, thresholds, populations, and performance indicators.Conclusion: We conducted a network meta-analysis to rank the accuracy of these tests. …”
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Comparative analysis of ChatGPT and Gemini (Bard) in medical inquiry: a scoping review by Fattah H. Fattah, Fattah H. Fattah, Abdulwahid M. Salih, Abdulwahid M. Salih, Ameer M. Salih, Ameer M. Salih, Saywan K. Asaad, Saywan K. Asaad, Abdullah K. Ghafour, Rawa Bapir, Rawa Bapir, Rawa Bapir, Berun A. Abdalla, Berun A. Abdalla, Snur Othman, Sasan M. Ahmed, Sasan M. Ahmed, Sabah Jalal Hasan, Yousif M. Mahmood, Fahmi H. Kakamad, Fahmi H. Kakamad, Fahmi H. Kakamad

“…Data collected from the studies included the first author's name, the country where the study was conducted, the type of study design, publication year, sample size, medical speciality, and the accuracy and response length.ResultsThe initial search identified 64 papers, with 11 meeting the inclusion criteria, involving 1,177 samples. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Treatment for Chronic Pain in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yuzhao Huang, Qiufang Deng, Liuqing Yang, Jiahui Ma, Ziyang Wang, Dong Huang, Ling Luo, Haocheng Zhou

“…Three patients had ecchymosis, two with hypoesthesia and one with numbness after the procedure, and improved within 6 months. Furthermore, study design and treatment target were the sources of heterogeneity by subgroup and metaregression analyses, accounting for 37% and 74% of variances, respectively. …”
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How Uremic Toxins Alter Atorvastatin Disposition: Molecular Mechanisms of Inhibition of the Enzyme CYP3A4 by Ashna Asim, Fen Wang, Dong Pu, Sisi Wang, Dian Wang, Wenwen Li, Feng Yu, Li Ji

“…Aims: To assess ways in which PBUTs alter the CYP450 enzymes in hepatocytes as well as the possible effects of specific PBUTs on the metabolism and excretion of atorvastatin (ATV). Study Design: An experimental study. Methods: The experimental group was treated with long-term MHD for > 3 months, estimated-glomerular filtration rate (e-GFR) < 15 ml/min, normal Alb level (35.0-55.0 g/l), and no urine; the control group was not treated with hemodialysis, e-GFR < 60 ml/min, normal Alb level, and normal urinary excretion function. …”
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