Implementação e difusão do programa Seis Sigma no Brasil Six Sigma program implementation and diffusion in Brazil by Marly Monteiro de Carvalho, Linda Lee Ho, Silvia Helena Boarin Pinto

“…The research methodology approach was a survey, data were gathered from a structured questionnaire answered by 198 professionals responsible for the quality area in largest Brazilian companies from different sectors. …”
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Caregiver perceptions of usual care home programs for persons with acquired brain injury: a qualitative descriptive study by Elena V. Donoso Brown, Kasey Stepansky, Sarah E. Wallace, Isabella Bien, Emma Buttino

“…All participants spoke English, were between the ages of 18 and 85 years, had no neurodegenerative disorders, and self-identified as caregivers.ProceduresTwo nested semi-structured interviews were completed post-discharge from an inpatient rehabilitation facility. …”
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What matters for sustainable psychosocial interventions and who decides? Critical ethnography of a lay counselling program in Nepal by Parbati Shrestha, Aruna Limbu, Kusumlata Tiwari, Liana E. Chase

“…We conducted participant observation in the everyday lives of five counsellors as well as four focus group discussions and 51 semi-structured interviews with counsellors and other key stakeholders. …”
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Effectiveness of a competency-based coordinator of advance care planning competency enhancement program: a mixed method by Minjeong Seo, Jaehan Ryu, Jinryung Park

“…The participants’ experiences were explored through semi-structured interviews in the qualitative phase. Results After the education, the experimental and control groups differed significantly in critical thinking disposition, and hospice and palliative care knowledge. …”
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Resilience and sustainability of entrepreneurial mindsets in Ghanaian youth: a five-year impact study of sports training programs by Oscar Cornelius Nyanyo Nyanyofio, Karim Musah, Vida Korleki Nyawornota, Doris Akosua Tay, Clement Adamba, Leapetswe Malete, Daniel McCole, Reginald Tetteh-Ahumah Ocansey, Reginald Tetteh-Ahumah Ocansey

“…This study evaluates the long-term impact of the Africa Alliance for Partnerships (AAP) program on the academic and professional trajectories of its alumni, with a focus on sustained entrepreneurial skills and personal growth.MethodsA structured survey was conducted among alumni who participated in the AAP program at least five years prior. …”
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Model Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curriculum in an Intensive Care Unit Fellowship Program and Its Impact on Patient Management by Keith Killu, Victor Coba, Michael Mendez, Subhash Reddy, Tanja Adrzejewski, Yung Huang, Jessica Ede, Mathilda Horst

“…Implementation of POC ultrasound in the ICU with a structured fellowship curriculum was associated with an increase in new diagnosis in about 2/3 and change in management in over 1/3 of ICU patients studied.…”
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Effect of Body Mechanics Training Program on Low Back Pain and Disability among Patients with Lumbar Disc Prolapse by Rawia A. Ibrahim, Wataneya K. Atya

“…Three tools for data collection were used; a Structured interviewing questionnaire for patients; a visual analog pain scale, and Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire. …”
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Building resilience, emotional regulation, kindness, and critical thinking in the digital age: An evaluation of the Superpowers Program on Philippine kindergarteners by Rebekah Luo, Sundance Zhihong Sun, Emma Carter, Therese N Hopfenbeck

“…These findings suggest that structured SEL and digital literacy programs can effectively promote character strengths crucial for navigating the digital age among young children in developing countries. …”
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Demands and resources of a long-standing bring-your-dog-to-work program: a constant comparative analysis by Braxton Schieler, Niwako Ogata, Leanne O. Nieforth

“…The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate how a long-standing bring-your-dog-to-work program at a large midwestern university veterinary college, the Dogs at Work Program, impacted the workplace well-being of program participants.MethodsA total of n = 11 staff and faculty members who participated in the program completed semi-structured interviews about their experiences. …”
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Translation and Impact of the National Diabetes Prevention Program in Two Rural Settings: Participant Outcomes, Individual Experiences, and Recommendations by Jenifer J. Thomas, Bhibha M. Das, Lesley D. Lutes, Lacey Dickson, Parres Holliday, Brianna Adams, Hannah McNamee

“…Variables of interest included the Lifestyle-Health-Related Self-Concept questionnaire (HRSC), weight, and physical activity. The second program (Hybrid-Format DPP) occurred in 2022 with the goal of understanding individual participant experiences within the program by conducting a reflexive thematic analysis on data obtained during a semi-structured group interview with 3 participants. …”
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Changes in Dental Caries Risk among Middle School Students Using an ICT-Based Caries Management Program by An-Na Yeo, Yu-Min Kang, Su-Young Lee

“…The Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) model provides a structured, risk-based approach for caries prevention and management. …”
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Professional educators’ experiences teaching internationally educated nurses attending bridging programs: a qualitative interview study by Anna-Maria Sarstrand Marekovic, Emina Hadziabdic, Päivi Juuso, Kristiina Heikkilä

“…The data were collected between December 2021 and March 2023 through semi-structured interviews with 15 educators involved in bridging programs at two universities in Sweden. …”
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RTCi versus OSBC teaching method in eight-year medical program: a randomized, controlled educational research by Lu Wang, Ben Zhao, Xiaohui Wang, Minghao Guo, Lu Wang, Lei Dou, Yinan Sun

“…The two groups were compared in terms of on-schedule graduation, the number of papers published per student, grade-weighted scores and objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) scores. Results The 230 participants were randomly divided into two groups. …”
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Alert Reduction and Telemonitoring Process Optimization for Improving Efficiency in Remote Patient Monitoring Programs: Framework Development Study by Job van Steenkiste, Niki Lupgens, Martijn Kool, Daan Dohmen, Iris Verberk-Jonkers

“…A structured method for telemonitoring process optimization is lacking. …”
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Clinical evaluation of the implementation of the first pilot Russian integrated program for an integrated approach to the management of diabetes mellitus “NORMA” by G. R. Galstyan, A. Y. Mayorov, O. G. Melnikova, N. I. Holmskaya, Z. A. Hamradjanov, V. I. Milyutin, M. V. Shestakova

“…In this regard, the search for new integrated solutions that could strengthen disease control and improve clinical outcomes becomes relevant.AIM: To assess the impact of the developed integrated approach to disease management on the clinical and metabolic outcomes of patients with type 1 (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) participating in the “NORMA” pilot program for 3 and 6 months.MATERIALS AND METHODS: “NORMA” is the first Russian program designed to implement an integrated approach to DM management combines structured online education, blood glucose monitoring, supervision by endocrinologist, and administrative support. …”
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Integrating an exercise program into opioid agonist therapy: a pilot study on feasibility, fitness improvements, and participation challenges by Einar Furulund, Siv-Elin Leirvåg Carlsen, Silvia Eiken Alpers, Jørn Henrik Vold, Karl Trygve Druckrey-Fiskaaen, Tesfaye Madebo, Sindre M. Dyrstad, Torgeir Gilje Lid, Lars Thore Fadnes

“…Conclusion This pilot study suggests that integrating structured exercise into OAT can be feasible and improve aerobic fitness. …”
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Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Performance and Injury Prevention in Youth Team Sports: Development of an Evidence-Based Educational Program by Markus Tschopp, Nicklaus Hess, Pascal Andrey, Adrian Rothenbühler, Fabian Studer

“… • Definition of key concepts and models (e.g., performance model, long-term athlete development model). • Structuring of knowledge according to educational levels (Jugend+Sport, national federations, coach education) and along the talent pathway (FTEM model, F1 to T4)…”
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Perfection of hoe-type motions of sportswomen specialized in synchronous swimming in base positions of compulsory exercise by M.V. Gordieieva

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Practical guidelines for development of a university-wide faculty mentorship program using a multimodal mentoring network model by Matthew Gabriel Schwartz

“…Formal faculty mentorship programs can utilize a variety of structures, each with their benefits and drawbacks. …”
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Optimization Method for Reliability–Redundancy Allocation Problem in Large Hybrid Binary Systems by Florin Leon, Petru Cașcaval

“…Several redundancy strategies are covered: active, passive, hybrid standby with hot, warm, or cold spares, static redundancy such as TMR and 5MR, TMR structures with control logic and spares, and reconfigurable TMR/Simplex structures. …”
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