Exploring the Learning Needs for Discharge Planning Among Postoperative Orthopedic Patients: A Scoping Review by Rahayu U, Ibrahim K, Herman H

“…The findings highlight gaps in patient education, particularly in pain management, complication recognition, and post-discharge support.Conclusion: This scoping review highlights gaps in patient education and underscores the need for structured, comprehensive discharge planning. The reviewed literature suggests a potential link between improved patient education and better recovery outcomes, fewer complications, and greater adherence to rehabilitation programs. …”
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Exploring Factors Influencing Dietary Management in Chinese Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Based on the COM-B Model: A Qualitative Study by Zhang N, Fan S, Wang S, Zhao Y, Liu H, Wei Y, Li Z, Wang W, Liu F

“…Given this knowledge gap, we aimed to explore the factors influencing dietary management in patients with chronic kidney disease based on the capability, opportunity, motivation, and behavior (COM-B) model and provide culturally suitable insights for the creation of focused interventions.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted between September and November 2024 at the Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Central Hospital of Jiangnan University, with 45 participants, including 19 patients with chronic kidney disease, 10 caregivers, and 16 healthcare professionals. …”
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Injury Epidemiology and Risk Factors in Female Kabaddi Athletes: Insights from Event PON XXI 2024 for Enhanced Prevention and Management by Ahmad Al Munawar, Şenay Şen, Filli Azadi

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Considerations When Designing Inclusive Digital Health Solutions for Older Adults Living With Frailty or Impairments by Emilie Kauffeldt Wegener, Jenny M Bergschöld, Sverre Bergh, Ad van Berlo, Camilla Wong Schmidt, Afroditi Konidari, Lars Kayser

“…Based on our experiences with the Smart Inclusive Living Environments project, we have formed a proposal for how design guidelines for sociotechnical innovation projects can be structured, backed up with reflections based on our experiences. …”
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Experiences and Perceptions of Chinese Elderly Dry Eye Patients Seeking Health Behavior Management: A Qualitative Study Based on a Health Belief Model by Tang Y, Yi L, Ma Y, Liu Q, Zhang Y, Wang S, Zeng J, Cheng W, Li R

“…Yuanyuan Tang,1 Lan Yi,2 Yanjie Ma,1 Qiqi Liu,3 Yifan Zhang,3 Simeng Wang,1 Jia Zeng,1 Wenlin Cheng,4 Rui Li4 1Wuxi Medical College, The Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, People’s Republic of China; 2Ophthalmology Centre, The Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200335, People’s Republic of China; 3Nursing College, The Beihua University, Jilin, Jilin Province, 132000, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Nursing, The Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200335, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Rui Li, Department of Nursing, The Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 1111 Xianxia Road, Changning District, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8618616365160, Email 18616365160@163.comAim: This study aims to explore the life experiences and health behavior management experiences of elderly patients with dry eye disease, and to provide a reference for improving the health status of patients with dry eye disease.Methods: A qualitative phenomenological design was employed to collect data from 16 dry eye patients who visited the eye clinic of a tertiary hospital in Shanghai, China, from October to December 2024, by conducting face-to-face semi-structured interviews, and analyzing the data using the Colaizzi 7-step analysis method. …”
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High frequency and duration of social media exposure during the COVID- 19 pandemic are associated with mental health problems among employees at an Egyptian university by Ghada O. Wassif, Mohamed Y. El-Awady, Mariam W. Nagi, Isis M. Mossad

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which included the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scales to assess anxiety and depression levels. …”
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Assessment of smoking cessation outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease: A retrospective cohort study from Türkiye by Yagmur Gokseven Arda, Guzin Zeren Ozturk

“…A CVD diagnosis alone did not significantly enhance success, highlighting the need for tailored behavioral support and structured follow-up. Optimizing cessation programs with individualized interventions may improve outcomes, particularly in high-risk CVD patients.…”
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Translation and Validation of Family Stigma Stress Scale (FSSS) Among Caregivers of Patients With Mental Illness in Pakistan by Rabia Khawar, Imtiaz Ahmad Dogar, Mehwish Shakil, Samavia Hussain, Ammara Butt, Rizwana Amin, Hafiz Shafique Ahmad, Bushra Akram, Ayesha Sheraz, Hira Ahmad, Memoona Aslam

“…All the participants completed FSSS and self-structured demographic sheet. For translating the scale, WHO guidelines were followed. …”
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Co-design of a multifaceted intervention to improve quality handover of medicine information at discharge from hospital by H. Laetitia Hattingh, Matt Percival, Kate Johnston, Georgia Tobiano, Hayley Hirsch, Carl de Wet, Salim Memon, Mark A. Morgan, Rachael Raleigh, Noela Baglot, Brigid M. Gillespie

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Engaging Victims: The Aceh KKR’s Communication Strategy in Data Acquisition by Zakirah Azman, Zurrafiqah Zurrafiqah, Nur Anisah, Nadia Muharman

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Effect of Aerobic Training on Anxiety, Activities of Daily Living and Visual Motor Skills Performance in Children with Autism: A Randomised Controlled Trial by Anju Dhingra, Aarti Gupta, Aditi

“…Characterised by impairments in communication skills and the presence of stereotypical behaviours, individuals with ASD often experience difficulties in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), abnormalities in visual processing and anxiety disorders. Structured exercise programs can serve as an effective complementary therapy for individuals with ASD by reducing symptoms and maximising abilities. …”
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Seasonal variations in public perceptions of diphtheria in Northern Nigeria by Abara Erim, Habibat Ohunene Lawal, Chizaram Anselm Onyeaghala, Chinenye Claire Chukwu-Mba, Olufunke Olayemi Ajibade, Ukamaka Gladys Okafor, Okechi Eberechukwu Nzedibe

“…Data were collected by trained fieldworkers over 12 months via structured questionnaires divided into four sections: demographics, public awareness, perceived risk, and vaccination attitudes. …”
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Non-prescribed drug use and its associated factors among pregnant women in Southwest Ethiopia by Fentahun Yene, Berihun Bantie, Tarekegn Yilma, Idalamin Zinab, Simachew Animen

“…Data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, entered into EpiData version 7.2.2 software, and exported to SPSS version 25 for further analysis. …”
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Correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior in children and adolescents during school recess: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kang Zhu, Xinyi Yin, Yucheng Liu, Guoyang Qin, Jingjing Jia, Zhenwen Xie, Yang Liu

“…Identifying these correlates can inform the design of recess programs and interventions in schools, while also providing evidence to support the establishment of future recess-related policies. …”
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Enhancing programmatic scale-up: Applying the consolidated framework for implementation research to evaluate decentralized drug-resistant tuberculosis services in Southern Nigeria. by Ngozi Murphy-Okpala, Chinwe Eze, Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Chibuike Innocent Agu, Ifeyinwa Ezenwosu, Charles Nwafor, Ngozi Ekeke, Anthony Meka, Sode Matiku, Beatrice Kirubi, Okechukwu Ezeakile, Martin Njoku, Francis S Iyama, Jacob Creswell, Victor Babawale, Chukwuma Anyaike, Joseph Chukwu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Semi-structured key informant interviews were conducted with 40 stakeholders involved in the pilot implementation of decentralized DR-TB services in southern Nigeria. …”
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Health-promoting behavior and its determinants towards non-communicable diseases among adult residents of the Gedeo zone, South Ethiopia: the application of the health belief model by Habtamu Endashaw Hareru, Tizalegn Tesfaye Mamo, Mesfin Abebe, Berhanu Gidisa Debela

“…Interviews administered through a structured questionnaire were used to collect the data. …”
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Impact of MBBS Curriculum on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Organ Donation by Pari Sharma, Ketaki Poorey, Amol Rajendra Gite, Nakul Sharma

“…Students were given a structured and validated questionnaire comprising of 30 questions developed on the basis of previous studies. …”
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Presenting the Model of Eco-Leadership in Elementary Schools with an Interpretive Phenomenological Approach by Adel Zahed babolan, Seyyedmohammad Seyyedkalan

“…The data collection tool was a semi-structured interview developed based on the understanding and experiences of teachers and school principals in different regions of Ardabil province. …”
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Correlation of GPA with Final MBBS Examination Scores Among Students on Three Campuses of the University of the West Indies by Kumar A, Krishnamurthy K, Campbell MH, Connell KL, Lashley PM, Motilal S, Majumder MAA

“…GPA and scores from the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) component of Medicine and Therapeutics exam showed moderate positive correlation in all three student cohorts; the Obstetrics and Gynecology OSCE showed moderately positive correlation with GPA in cohorts 1 and 3 and weakly so in cohort 2; the Surgery OSCE showed moderate positive correlation with GPA in cohorts 1 and 3 and weak positive correlation in cohort 2. …”
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Tooth morbidity and its impact on oral related quality of life in elderly tribal population-The Irula experience by Margret Beaula Alocious Sukumar, Roshni Mary Peter, Alex Joseph

“…Data were collected by semi-structured questionnaires covering demographics, medical history, oral health practices, and quality of life by clinical dental examination. …”
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