Measuring the needs of dementia patients' caregivers: An assessment study from King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved wi... by Amal Al Suliman, Arwa Alotaibi, Waad Bin Afif, Ahmed Mkrshy, Ahoud Altamimi, Faris Baawad, Somaya Al Zhrani, Athbi Alenizi, Khlood Aldhamen, Rokaya Alghamdi, Abdulaziz Fadhel, Khalid Almalki, Hussain Alatram, Amani Alkhaldi, Hani almugti

“…This study aimed to improve and redesign the current healthcare service by assessing the needs of Saudi dementia patients’ caregivers using carers’ needs assessment for dementia (CNA-D). Methods Through a cross-sectional design and convenient sampling technique (non-probability Sampling), this study was carried out in two Saudi home care centers. …”
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Unveiling Sociocultural Determinants of Paternal Postpartum Depression in a Tertiary Care Setting of Islamabad: A Qualitative Approach by Mishal Fatima, Nida Ayub, Nasreen Rafiq

“…Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Clinical Psychology, Shifa Tameere-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan from March 2022 to February 2023. Methods: Using convenience sampling, semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 fathers who experience the mood related symptoms of postpartum depression after the child birth. …”
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329 Clinician and researcher knowledge, barriers, and facilitators of patient partner research engagement to accelerate translational science by Knoll Larkin, Daniel Whibley, Tricia Piechowski, Greg Merritt, Megan Haymart, David Williams

“…Insights from these sessions are informing the development of learning models and curriculum content. We used purposive sampling to recruit individuals (n = 12) with a wide array of patient engagement experiences across diverse clinical departments. …”
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Assessing stigma in a predominantly male hemophilia population: a Chinese cross-sectional study by Lijuan Ye, Zhuqin Liu, Jianqiong Cao, Yang Wu, Xiao Li, Yanyan Chai

“…This study aimed to assess the current level of stigma among patients with hemophilia and to identify associated influencing factors.MethodsConvenience sampling was applied to recruit patients from a hemophilia treatment center. …”
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The repercussions of watching scenes of the escalating conflict in Gaza strip on the mental health of adolescents in a neighboring country by Mira M. Abu-Elenin, Mohamed M. Radwan, Mohamed M. Rabie, Mohamed M. Eldabaa, Mohammed M. Abd El Wahab, Yousef M. Shatat, Mohamed M. Taalap, Mohamed M. El Sabry, Reham M. Mounir

“…Aim This study aimed to assess the psychological impact of exposure to conflict scenes in the Gaza Strip on the mental health of school adolescents. Methods A cross-sectional study involved 519 adolescents aged 11–18 years, recruited through clustered sampling technique from private and public middle and high schools in Gharbia governorate, Egypt. …”
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Exploring the attitudes of healthcare professionals towards primary healthcare in northwest Syria by Sara Basha, Aravinda Guntupalli, Diana Rayes, Abdulkader Mohammad, Mahmoud Hariri, Lena Basha, Safwan Alchalati, Yamama Bdaiwi, Aula Abbara

“…Our aim is to explore attitudes towards PHC in northwest Syria among relevant stakeholders. Methods A qualitative research design using a contextualist approach was used. …”
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The relationships among nurses' spiritual health, sleep quality, and stress and the factors influencing stress during the late global COVID-19 pandemic: A cross- sectional study. by Yueh-E Lin, Li-Yu Chien, Mei-Lien Hu

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>This study sought to fill a knowledge gap in the literature about the relationships between nurses' reported stress, sleep quality, and spiritual health during the late COVID-19 epidemic.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study using purposive sampling was performed out in a medical center in Taiwan. …”
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Faculty Members' Attitude, Perceived Barriers, and Motivators toward Using E-Learning in University Education by Wessam A. Elsayed, Shaimaa M. Nageeb, Walaa N. Othman

“…Results: 54.5% of the studied sample was from Mansoura University, 92.7% of them were females, 38.2% were lecturers, 31.8% of them aged from 31-35 years old, and 30% of them had 5-10 years of experience. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Endodontic Instrument Separation, Secondary Errors and Retrieval Techniques in Private and Public Dental Hospitals by Hammad Hassan, Muhammad Ahmad, Mehvish Sajjad, Kanza Iqbal, Marij Hameed, Muhammad Hassan

“…The study aimed to assess and compare the frequency of endodontic instrument separation, retrieval techniques and secondary procedural errors during retrieval in private and public dental hospitals in Punjab, Pakistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between June 2021 and Sept 2022 after the IRB approval of CMH Dental College, involving 298 dentists from 4 private and 2 public dental hospitals, using purposive sampling. …”
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The Impact and Feasibility of a Student-led Program to Connect Patients and Caregivers via Synchronous Audiovisual Technology During Restricted Visitation Policies by Marc Levine, Meloria A. Hoskins, Sevan Yedigarian, Justin Ceasar, Nathan Cannon, Jacob Feiertag, James Mellen, Nancy Lokey, Natasha L. Romanoski

“…This study explores the impact and feasibility of a student-led program facilitating audiovisual communication between inpatient rehabilitation patients and their caregivers. METHODS The study design employed a prospective observational approach, and convenience sampling enrolled 99 participants, including 33 patients, 33 caregivers, and 33 medical students. …”
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Utilization Pattern and satisfaction level of Old Age Pension Scheme Among Elderly in Rural Areas of Puducherry: A Cross Sectional Study by V. Nagavalli, V. Sudha, K. Sevvanthi

“…IGNOAPS use and satisfaction among rural older people in Puducherry are investigated in this study with a focus on socio-demographic factors. Materials and Methods: Those over 60 who fall below the poverty line (BPL) get monthly cash transfers from the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS). …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Work-Related Spinal Pain Among Bank Workers in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Murad Umer MPH, Aboma Motuma PhD, Nesredin Ahmed MSc, Shiferaw Letta PhD

“…Background Spinal pain is a prevalent occupational health issue, particularly among bank workers who often experience prolonged sitting and poor ergonomic conditions. …”
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Design and assessment of a web-based educational electronic system for non-practical nursing skills development among nursing students by Ali Abedi, Ahmadreza Shamsabadi, Hamid Reza Shoraka, Mohammad Hosseini, Fatemeh Khorashadizadeh, Rohalla Rostami, Mohammad Namazinia

“…The system was assessed by 72 nursing students from two academic semesters, selected through convenience sampling. Following validation by experts during a Delphi phase, the ESNPNSD was developed and evaluated using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ). …”
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Adherence to pharmacological therapy for hypertension in Portugal: a health professionals focus groups study by Beatriz Rosendo-Silva, João Gonçalves, Filipe Prazeres, Luiz Miguel Santiago, Inês Rosendo

“…Objectives This study aimed to assess the views of healthcare professionals including general practitioners/family physicians, nurses, and community pharmacists, from Portugal on effective strategies to improve medication adherence in Hypertension, and to identify factors hindering pharmacological adherence. Methods and analyses This was a qualitative study with synchronous online focus groups, in which, the participants were general practitioners/family physicians, family nurses, or community pharmacists in Portugal with experience managing patients with Hypertension. …”
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Burnout Among Health Care Workers and Associated Risk Factors Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic In a Tertiary Health Care Setting by Adebayo R. Yusuf, Ismail A. Obalowo, Abdulkadir Muhammed, Oyeronke Oyeleke, Anthonia N. Alabi, Christy O. Ademola, Tawa T. Odediji

“…Objectives: To determine the prevalence and pattern of burnout among HCWs, and its association with individual and organizational factors. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional descriptive hospital-based one conducted at UITH, Kwara, Nigeria. …”
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Challenges and opportunities of Italian-qualified pharmacists relocated to work in Great Britain: A cross-sectional survey by Giuseppe Pasculli, Corrado Giua, Enrico Keber, Osvaldo Cancellu, Naoko Arakawa, Andrea Manfrin

“…Convenience sampling was used, and a sample power calculation was not deemed necessary. …”
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The student voice in quality assurance: what factors make for a great GP placement in the eyes of undergraduate medical students? by Simon Thornton, Trevor Thompson, Maria Gresham, Alice James

“…We hope the results of this study will inform the development of placement quality questionnaires inspired by the student voice. Methods Purposive sampling was used to recruit 17 undergraduate medical students in academic years 3–5 at the University of Bristol into four focus groups. …”
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Exploring the divide between dental clinicians and academics for more inclusive partnerships: perspectives on building a research network by Maria Zych, Carilynne Yarascavitch, Amir Azarpazhooh, Joanna Sale

“…Abstract Introduction Dentists experience barriers of applying knowledge at point of care. …”
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Preoperative Anxiety Management Practices in Pediatric Anesthesia: Comparative Analysis of an Online Survey Presented to Experts and Social Media Users by Armin Sablewski, Christine Eimer, Marcus Nemeth, Clemens Miller

“…The primary objective was to compare pediatric anesthesia expertise between the groups, while secondary objectives focused on identifying similarities and differences in preoperative anxiety management strategies hypothesizing expertise differences between the groups. MethodsTwo surveys were conducted. The first survey targeted 100 attendees of the German Scientific Working Group on Pediatric Anesthesia in June 2023 forming the “Expert Group” (EG). …”
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Household food security and its influence on psychological well-being: a cross-sectional study among adults in slums in Bangladesh by Azaz Bin Sharif, A B M Nahid Hasan, Mst Ishrat Jahan Luky, Fahmida Rashid, Most Mahfuja Khanam, Jamal Hossain, Mst Rokshana Rabeya

“…Background Rapid urbanisation and the dense population of Bangladesh foster the growth of slum settlements, where poverty and food insecurity are magnified by economic instability and inflationary pressures, adversely affecting psychological health.Objectives This study aimed to assess household food security and its influence on psychological well-being among adults living in urban slums of Bangladesh.Methods A cross-sectional study using convenient sampling was conducted among 300 adults in slums in Dhaka, Bangladesh, using a semistructured questionnaire to collect data on sociodemographics, food security and mental health status. …”
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