Acceptability of an AI-enabled family module in a mobile app for enhanced diabetes management: Patient and family perspectives by Sungwon Yoon, Rena Lau, Yu Heng Kwan, Huiyi Liu, Razeena Sahrin, Jie Kie Phang, Yichi Zhang, Nicholas Graves, Lian Leng Low

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Understanding Caregiver Burden in Severe Pediatric Asthma - A Qualitative Study by Wu P, Zhang J, Hu Y

“…Ping Wu,1,2 Jiahui Zhang,1 Yijing Hu1 1Department of Pulmonology, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yijing Hu, Department of Pulmonology, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, 505 TongPu Road, PuTuo District, Shanghai, 200062, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8618917180737, Email huyijing@shchildren.com.cnObjective: This study aimed to clarify the emotional and practical burden on primary caregivers of children with severe asthma and identify the support needs of those caring for individuals with severe asthma.Methods: A phenomenological research approach in qualitative research was used. Semi-structured interviews with caregivers of children with asthma waiting in the outpatient clinic of Shanghai Children’s Hospital were conducted from January to August 2024 through purposive sampling. …”
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Positive Deviance: Frequent Blood Pressure Monitoring Among Non-hypertensive Middle-aged Women in Rural Indonesia by Mayumi Mizutani, Heri Sugiarto, Harumi Bando, Izumi Kondo, Jeremiah Mock

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The impact of COVID-19 on mental health outcomes among hospital fever clinic attendants across Nepal: A cross-sectional study. by Hridaya Raj Devkota, Tula Ram Sijali, Ramji Bogati, Meraj Ahmad, Karuna Laxmi Shakya, Pratik Adhikary

“…Telephone interviews were conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire along with a validated psychometric tool, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress (DASS-21) scale. …”
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Quantitative assessment and Kirschner-wire fixation of an isolated sustentaculum tali fracture in a 7-year-old girl—a case report by Fengyong Mao, Lei Ni, Li Ju

“…The postoperative protocol included 6 weeks of cast immobilization followed by a structured rehabilitation program. At 12-month follow-up, CT imaging demonstrated complete osseous union with restoration of articular congruity. …”
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Impact of an Interprofessional Collaboration Between Physicians and Pharmacists on Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs in Older Patients with Trauma in the Emergency Department by Benjamin J. Hellinger, André Gries, Thilo Bertsche, Yvonne Remane

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate a structured interprofessional collaboration between physicians and pharmacists on managing FRIDs in older patients who present to the emergency department (ED) after a fall. …”
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Differential effects of migration and deportation on HIV infection among male and female injection drug users in Tijuana, Mexico. by Steffanie A Strathdee, Remedios Lozada, Victoria D Ojeda, Robin A Pollini, Kimberly C Brouwer, Alicia Vera, Wayne Cornelius, Lucie Nguyen, Carlos Magis-Rodriguez, Thomas L Patterson, Proyecto El Cuete

“…We compared factors associated with HIV infection among male and female injection drug users (IDUs) in Tijuana in an effort to inform HIV prevention and treatment programs. IDUs aged > or = 18 years were recruited using respondent-driven sampling and underwent testing for HIV, syphilis and structured interviews. …”
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Liaisons between culture and innovation: comparative analysis of South Korean and Lithuanian IT companies by Mindaugas Laužikas, Aistė Miliūtė

“…Taking into consideration the trans-disciplinary holistic nature of innovation culture, which requires a rich knowledge and experience within the present topic, the semi structured interviews with experts of Lithuanian and South Korean IT firms were conducted, the research results of the two economies were compared, and recommendations were provided for both high-tech experts and governmental policy or program developers.…”
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The use of intervention mapping to guide the development of a school-based intervention to improve emergency medical services activation for stroke by Ekaterina Volevach, Francine Schneider, Hana Maršálková, Robert Mikulik

“…The logic model of the problem was created through analysis of the existing literature and semi-structured interviews with stakeholders. Based on these findings, performance objectives and their determinants were determined and matched to create a model for changing emergency medical services activation behavior. …”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice among Mothers of Children Aged 6–24 Months in Hail, Saudi Arabia by Mashail Basheir Alshammari, Hassan Kasim Haridi

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Comparative analysis of Microsoft Kinect Azure and manual measurement methods in the sit and reach test among elite female weightlifters by Usame Ömer Osmanoğlu, Kenan Erdaği, Bülent IŞIK, Serkan Örücü, Erkan Özbay

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The impact of emotional intelligence on work performance among ICU nurses in Palestine: a cross-sectional study by Imad H. Fashafsheh, Faeda A. Eqtait, Bahaaeddin M. Hammad, Ahmad J. Ayed, Basma S. Salameh

“…These findings highlight the need for EI training in nursing education, professional development, and workplace policies. Structured programs can enhance nurses’ decision-making, communication, and stress management, ultimately improving performance, patient care quality, and safety. …”
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What knowledge and skills are needed for community volunteers to take on a signposting role in community-based palliative care? A qualitative study by Sabet Van Steenbergen, Steven Vanderstichelen, Luc Deliens, Sarah Dury, Kenneth Chambaere

“…Methods: A qualitative study design was used, conducting focus groups with community volunteers and healthcare professionals, and individual semi-structured interviews with community residents with PC needs and informal caregivers. …”
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Audit on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice aboutthe Misuse of Antibiotics in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children among Parents in Al-Najaf Province. by Hassan Alwan Baiee, Yahiya Altufaily, Worood Zaher Hassan

“…Data was gathered through structured questionnaire which was used to identify different variables by face to face interview.  …”
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Effect of Hygiene Guidelines on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Food Handlers at University Cafeterias by Eman N. Ramadan, Gamalat M. Abd El-Ghany, Maha M. Abd Elaziz

“…Three tools used for collecting data: A Structured interview questionnaire included two parts. …”
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ORGANIZATION AND QUALITY OF MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION CARE FOR ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN THE CONTEXT OF PUBLIC HEALTH by Ivan I. Koshelia

“…At the same time, rehabilitation strategies vary significantly across countries: Ukraine is characterized by a fragmented approach with limited patient coverage, whereas the European Union and the United States implement structured, personalized programs that consider sex, social, and individual factors. …”
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Effectiveness of deliberate practices versus conventional lecture in trauma training for medical students by Suksan Kanoksin, Bhapapak Na Songkhla, Amarit Tansawet, Issaree Laopeamthong, Pakkapol Sukhvibul, Suphakarn Techapongsatorn

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Factors influencing health-related quality of life in children with asthma: insights from Addis Ababa public hospitals by Tsehaynew Kasse, Selemaye Zenebe, Yalemzer Agegnehu, Arega Abebe Lonsako

“…Respondents were chosen using a systematic random sampling method. Structured, interviewer-administered, and pretested questionnaires, were used to collect data. …”
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Improving onboarding experience for clinical fellows through a work buddy system by Ayoade Adesanya, Siobhan Lewis

“…For the 2024 cohort (intervention group, n=18), a structured work buddy system was introduced along with a targeted IMG induction and shadowing period. …”
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Development of Deltamethrin-Laced Attractive Toxic Sugar Bait to Control Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) Population by Sarita Kumar, Aarti Sharma, Roopa Rani Samal, Vaishali Verma, Ravinder Kumar Sagar, Shri Pati Singh, Kamaraju Raghavendra

“…The investigations demonstrated the efficacy of deltamethrin-laced ATSB formulations against Ae. aegypti and highlighted the need for conduct of structured field trials and investigating the impact on disease vectors and nontarget organisms.…”
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