Improving outcomes for people with autism spectrum disorders by reducing mental health problems: the IAMHealth research programme including one RCT by Emily Simonoff, Gillian Baird, Bryony Beresford, Tony Charman, Martin Knapp, Andrew Pickles, Carol Povey, Tom Purser, Paramala Santosh, Vicky Slonims, Stephen Scott

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Remote work – the new normal needs more research by Annina Ropponen

“…Thus, studies combining a longitudinal design with register data are needed (14, 19). Various factors influenced remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Digital augmentation of aftercare for patients with anorexia nervosa: the TRIANGLE RCT and economic evaluation by Janet Treasure, Katie Rowlands, Valentina Cardi, Suman Ambwani, David McDaid, Jodie Lord, Danielle Clark Bryan, Pamela Macdonald, Eva Bonin, Ulrike Schmidt, Jon Arcelus, Amy Harrison, Sabine Landau

“…Secondary outcomes included patient self-reported measures of BMI and eating psychopathology, visual analogue scale measuring motivation and ability to recover; psychosocial functioning (assessed using the Work and Social Adjustment Scale). …”
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Hybrid closed-loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and economic modelling by Asra Asgharzadeh, Mubarak Patel, Martin Connock, Sara Damery, Iman Ghosh, Mary Jordan, Karoline Freeman, Anna Brown, Rachel Court, Sharin Baldwin, Fatai Ogunlayi, Chris Stinton, Ewen Cummins, Lena Al-Khudairy

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Sovereignty and Decentralization – two competing perspectives on the crisis of the French monarchy in the 16th century by Maciej Wilmanowicz

“…The paper portrays how the tension between the royal administration and the complicated structure of the local networks of power not only rendered it impossible for both Bodin and Brutus not to take a stance on the matter but also how it influenced the shape of their theories. An analysis of how Brutus and Bodin tried to incorporate the complex institutional realities of the French kingdom into their own theories sheds some light on the authors’ attitude towards the functioning of the local centres of power, their theoretical disabling or using them on purpose; it also points to how much the actual decentralization of the state influenced the shape of the theories of both authors. …”
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“Well, it’s very doctor-related” – interprofessional communication and collaboration between GP practices and nurses in the ambulant setting: a qualitative study in southern German... by Kim Nordmann, Stefanie Sauter, Marie-Christin Redlich, Patricia Möbius-Lerch, Michael Schaller, Florian Fischer

“…Conclusions Current interaction patterns are deficient and require political, structural and educational changes to establish well-functioning collaboration in the ambulant sector that facilitates patient-centred care. …”
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INtrinsic Capacity and its RElAtionship With Life-SpacE Mobility (INCREASE): a cross-sectional study of community-dwelling older adults in Singapore by Yee Sien Ng, Yew Yoong Ding, Jia Qi Lee, Aisyah Latib, Laura Tay

“…Age and gender did not demonstrate significant modification on this relationship.Conclusions Our findings support the empirical rigour of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework, which suggests that IC influences the extent to which a person participates in the community. …”
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Mission schools as seedbed for social transformation: Lessons drawn from the Methodist Church by Peter Masvotore

“…This article argues that mission school education was a pillar of transformation and that mission schools functioned as centres of integration facilitation where learners discovered how to contribute in the change of their biosphere. …”
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Gynaecologic and Systemic Comorbidities in Patients with Endometriosis: Impact on Quality of Life and Global Health by Tommaso Capezzuoli, Gretha Orlandi, Sara Clemenza, Ilaria Ponziani, Flavia Sorbi, Silvia Vannuccini, Felice Petraglia

“…Findings in Brief: Endometriosis is strongly associated with gynecologic (adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome-PCOS) and systemic (autoimmune, inflammatory, psychiatric and neurological disorders) comorbidities that impair women quality of life and global health through multiple mechanisms, influencing everyday life and work activities. Conclusions: Endometriosis is a chronic disease, impairing multiple functioning areas and affecting women’s health and everyday life. …”
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Lived experiences of people with chronic kidney disease on maintenance dialysis: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies by Maya Annie Elias, Wim Van Damme, Grace Marie V Ku, Mahesh Kadammanavar, Edwin Wouters

“…However, studies exploring the lived experiences of individuals on dialysis and the key factors influencing these experiences are limited, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. …”
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EXECUTIVE-LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF NIGERIA’S NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, 2015-2023 by JAMES LINGA JOSEPH

“…The relationship between the executive and legislative branches is fundamental to the functioning of any democratic system, shaping policy outcomes, governance structures, and institutional stability. …”
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Facilitators and barriers to online medical consultation in Iran: a qualitative study exploring the perspectives of healthcare policymakers and administrators using the CFIR framew... by Azadeh Ghasempour, Marzieh Nojomi, Salime Goharinezhad, Neda SoleimanvandiAzar, Zahra Rampisheh

“…Data were analysed using inductive thematic coding, mapped onto CFIR domains, to systematically identify multilevel factors influencing OMC implementation. Results Key facilitators included perceived advantages of access and efficiency, Adaptability across healthcare functions, Recipient-Centred Transparency and Accountability, urban digital readiness, and increased acceptance during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Application of Machine Learning and Multi-Dimensional Perception in Urban Spatial Quality Evaluation: A Case Study of Shanghai Underground Pedestrian Street by Tianning Yao, Yao Xu, Liang Sun, Pan Liao, Jin Wang

“…The research results indicate variability in pedestrians’ evaluations of spatial quality across different functionally oriented spaces. Key factors influencing these evaluations include Gorgeous, Warm, Good Ventilation, and Flavour indicators. …”
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Understanding the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of lifestyle modification interventions in adults with learning disabilities: a mixed-methods systematic review by Dikshyanta Rana, Sophie Westrop, Nishant Jaiswal, Evi Germeni, Arlene McGarty, Louisa Ells, Phillippa Lally, Michael McEwan, Craig Melville, Leanne Harris, Olivia Wu

“…Learning disability was defined as a limitation in intellectual functioning (intelligence quotient < 70) and adaptive behaviour with onset before age 18 years. …”
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Cost evaluation of acute ischemic stroke in Latin America: a multicentric studyResearch in context by Luiza Borba Dittrich, Ana Paula Beck da Silva Etges, Joana Siqueira de Souza, Miriam Allein Zago Marcolino, Eva Rocha, Pablo Amaya, Miguel A. Barboza, Andrés Gaye Saavedra, Gonzalo Pérez Hornos, Carlos Abanto, Ana Lucía Castillo-Soto, Natalia Llanos-Leyton, Virginia Pujol Lereis, María Soledad Rodriguez Pérez, Matías Alet, Victor Navia, Solange Lopez, Antonio Arauz, Fabiola Serrano, Bruna Chwal, Leonardo Augusto Carbonera, Raul Gomes Nogueira, Gustavo Saposnik, Carisi Anne Polanczyk, Sheila Cristina Ouriques Martins, Ana Cláudia de Souza

“…The mean cost per patient was I$ 12,203 (SD I$ 15,055), with 49% achieving a favourable functional outcome. Compared to medical treatment alone, MT incurred costs 3.1 times higher, with an incremental cost of I$ 20,418 per patient (p < 0.0001). …”
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of lithium versus quetiapine augmentation for treatment-resistant depression in adults: LQD a pragmatic randomised controlled trial by Jess Kerr-Gaffney, Zohra Zenasni, Kimberley Goldsmith, Nahel Yaziji, Huajie Jin, Alessandro Colasanti, John Geddes, David Kessler, R Hamish McAllister-Williams, Allan H Young, Alvaro Barrera, Lindsey Marwood, Rachael W Taylor, Helena Tee, Anthony J Cleare

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Implementation of hospital antimicrobial stewardship programmes in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative study from a multi-professional perspective in the Global-PPS net... by Ines Pauwels, Ann Versporten, Diane Ashiru-Oredope, Silvia Figueiredo Costa, Herberth Maldonado, Ana Paula Matos Porto, Shaheen Mehtar, Herman Goossens, Sibyl Anthierens, Erika Vlieghe

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