A history of 20 years of medical education at Ewha Womans University College of Medicine by Ivo Kwon, Somi Jeong, Seung-Jung Kim, Ara Ko, Hyeonji Jeon

“…Major innovations over this period encompass the expansion of objective structured clinical examinations and the introduction of problem-based learning modules. …”
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The impact of educational intervention on enhancing the health literacy among middle-aged individuals at risk for cardiovascular diseases: a randomized cotrolled trial by Seyedeh Fatemeh Azizi Sani Dopolani, Hassan Shahbazi, Masoud Lotfizadeh, Shohreh Naderimagham

“…These results emphasize the importance of incorporating structured educational programs in the national health system. …”
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Determinants of Asset Ownership Among Households in Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria by Victoria Nkan, Blessing Thomas, Ngozi Nwonye

“…Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered from 400 respondents using structured questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. …”
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Identifying the reproductive health indicators for population policies worldwide: a scoping review by Mahshid Taheri, Efat Mohamadi, Hakimeh Mostafavi, Alireza Olyaeemanesh, Amirhossein Takian

“…This review has categorized existing indicators to provide a structured framework for evaluating population policies. …”
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Factors influencing the resilience of clinical education in general medicine in Iran: a qualitative content analysis study by Katayoun Jalali, Milad Ahmadi Marzaleh, Seyed Aliakbar Faghihi, Ali Asghar Hayat, Rita Rezaee

“…The data collection process was conducted from September 2023 to April 2024 through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed, and data analysis was accomplished according to the steps proposed by Graneheim and Lundman (2004). …”
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A qualitative study of family caregivers’ experiences in caring for breast cancer patients by Hamideh Zahedi, Mohammad Hasan Sahebihagh, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Mina Hosseinzadeh

“…Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured individual interviews using an interview guide. …”
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Revealing the impact of social exchange theory on financial performance: a systematic review of the mediating role of human resource performance by Omar Rajâa, Amal Mekkaoui

“…For instance, companies can develop structured support programs for employees, establish transparent and fair procedural frameworks, and foster a culture of trust through consistent and ethical leadership. …”
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Can non-timber forest products (NTFPs) contribute to the sustainable livelihoods of rural communities? Case study: Central Zagros, Iran by Sohrab Moradi, Naser Ahmadi Sani, Majid Pato

“…The research tool was a semi-structured questionnaire that was completed through face-to-face interviews. …”
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Use and perception of generative artificial intelligence in traditional Korean medicine education: A cross-sectional survey of undergraduate students in Korea by Seungwon Shin, Jihyun Sang, Ji-sun You

“…Background: This study aimed to examine the usage, awareness, and satisfaction related to generative AI (GenAI) among undergraduate students at a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) college in Korea and to identify factors associated with GenAI use and satisfaction. Methods: A structured questionnaire consisting of 56 items across six domains was administered, covering demographics, general and TKM-specific GenAI use, satisfaction, educational experiences, and future expectations. …”
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Self-management strategies and care needs of patients with persistent depressive disorder and their informal caregivers: a multi-perspectives qualitative interview study by Ericka C. Solis, Ingrid V. E. Carlier, Noëlle G. A. Kamminga, Noëlle G. A. Kamminga, Albert M. van Hemert

“…Preferably, the intervention should involve the patient’s informal caregiver.MethodsTo gain insight into the healthcare needs of PDD patients and their caregivers and to facilitate the implementation of a self-management program, we conducted individual semi-structured interviews with 28 PDD patients and 9 informal caregivers regarding their self-management/coping and needs. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE LIVELIHOODS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF RURAL WOMEN IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA by O. J. Yusuf, L. K. Olatinwo, O. E. Aiyedun

“…This study investigated the effects of climate change on the livelihoods and adaptation strategies of rural women in Kwara State, Nigeria, analyzing data from 124 women farmers through a structured questionnaire and employing descriptive statistics and regression analysis. …”
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Nicotine Addiction Treatment Summary by Michał Hofman, Julia Janecka, Filip Nadolny, Alicja Śniatała, Jędrzej Jabłoński, Adam Dudek, Martyna Kania, Agnieszka Adamowska, Hanna Bartkowiak, Damian Grubski

“…Effective strategies include nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), medications like cytisine, varenicline, and bupropion, as well as structured psychotherapy. Combining medical and psychological approaches significantly improves cessation outcomes and reduces the global burden of tobacco use. …”
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Parents’ views and experiences of raising babies born with cleft lip and palate: a qualitative study by Delaram Alinezhad, Farnoosh Mohammadi, Mohammad Javad Kharazifared, Mahdia Gholami, Sarvin Sarmadi, Samaneh Razeghi

“…Methods This qualitative study collected data through face-to-face, in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Using purposive sampling, parents of children with cleft lip/palate who visited the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Children’s Medical Center in Tehran, Iran, were selected. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to prehabilitation of elderly patients with early lung cancer from the perspective of different clinical professionals: a qualitative study by Rui Zhang, Mei Wu, Yun Cheng, Liting Zhao, Yamin Xu, Lu Xia

“…Methods A qualitative descriptive study was undertaken. Semi-structured interviews with clinical professionals, using purposive sampling and content analysis were conducted in March to May 2023 to summarize and refine the key themes. …”
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Knowledge, level of acceptance, and perception of low socio-economic status families towards Covid-19 vaccination in Tarlac Province by Jeremy Peralta, Kistlae Milla, Martricia Miranda, Ralph Leiner Punzalan, Christian Salum, Luzviminda G. Rivera

“…The study utilized a quantitative approach via descriptive-correlational research design, while a structured, validated, and reliability-tested questionnaire was used in data gathering through online surveys and face-to-face interviews. …”
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Healthcare Associated Infections Management inside Intensive Care Units: “What do nurses think about their head nurses?” A qualitative pilot study by Eva Cappelli, Jacopo Fiorini, Federica Canzan, Lucilla Livigni, Angelica Carnevale, Alessandro Sili

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically. Results. …”
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Factors influencing student career choice in vocational education in Indonesia: A mediating effect of self-efficacy by Nur Kholifah, Muhammad Nurtanto, Farid Mutohhari, Mustofa Abi Hamid, Indra Mutiara, Dedi Setiawan, Ida Nugroho Saputro

“…Employing an ex-post facto research design, data were collected from 647 VE students selected through cluster random sampling using a structured questionnaire. SEM-PLS was applied for data analysis, incorporating path analysis and bootstrapping methods. …”
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Evaluation of the Serious Game ABCCI: Usability and Gamification in Teacher Training for Science Education and Environmental Sustainability by Diego Antonio Urdanivia Alarcon, Fabiola Talavera-Mendoza, Fabian Hugo Rucano Paucar

“…Data collection included the System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire and semi-structured interviews, analyzed through content analysis. …”
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Facilitators and barriers of wet nursing: a qualitative study with implications for emergencies by Khadija Abdelrahmman, Bindi Borg, Karleen Gribble, Seema Mihrshahi

“…Implementing wet nursing programs can be in line with supporting good breastfeeding practices in emergencies. …”
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The healthcare professionals’ role in older adults’ road safety in primary care settings in Canada: a qualitative study by Camille Savoie, Philippe Voyer, Suzanne Bouchard, Martin Lavallière

“…Methods Within a descriptive qualitative design, semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 27 primary healthcare professionals (registered nurses (n = 16), occupational therapists (n = 7), and family physicians (n = 4)). …”
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