Lessons Learned from Hospital Outsourcing: A Case Study of Outsourcing a Government Hospital in Isfahan City by Maryam Eshaghian, Behrooz Madahian, Saied Karimi, Masoud Ferdosi

“…This research aims to analyze the outcomes and lessons learned from this outsourcing experience. Methods: This applied research employed a qualitative methodology with a content analysis approach. …”
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Snakes and ladders media can help prevent risky sexual behaviour in teenagers by Mezy Aullia Putii, Epti Yorita, Yuniarti Yuniarti, Rolita Efriani, Rialike Burhan

“…</em></p><p><strong><em>Methods:</em></strong><em>The research design was a quasi-experimental pretest and posttest group with a control group. …”
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The Relations of Nursing Clinical Teacher Effectiveness, Clinical Belongingness Sense, and Compassionate Competencies among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Correl... by SIMA POURTEIMOUR, MOHAMMADALI HOSSEINI

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the link between CC and CBS and Nursing Clinical Teacher Effectiveness (NCTE).Methods: This cross-sectional correlation study was conducted on 237 nursing students (response rate of 94.5%) selected using census sampling; the Belongingness Scale-Clinical PlacementExperience (BES-CPE), Compassionate Competence Scale, and Nursing Clinical Teacher Effectiveness Inventory were used to collect the data. …”
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHARACTERISTIC PATIENT WITH RECURRENT CORONARY HEART DISEASE by Sri Haryuni, Nurma Afiani, Abdurahman Wahid, Novita Ana Anggraini, Idola Perdana Sulistyoning Suharto, Indah Jayani

“…Purpose:  This study aimed to examine the relationship between patient characteristics and CHD recurrence. Methods:  A retrospective quantitative study was conducted at Kediri City Regional Hospital. …”
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Assessing the integration of digital competencies into civil service recruitment and training in Kazakhstan by Ruslan Sabdenov, Gaukhar Abdrakhmanova, Nurbek Pussyrmanov

“…This study aims to assess how much digital skills are prioritized in public sector recruitment and identify key competency gaps among civil servants. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative content analysis of 408 job postings from the official e-qyzmet.kz platform and an online survey among 200 “B” corps civil servants in central and regional government bodies. …”
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Evaluation of a two-question screening tool in the detection of intimate partner violence in a primary healthcare setting in South Africa by A. Saimen, E. Armstrong, C. Manitshana, I. Govender

“…The objectives of this study were: (1) to determine the operating characteristics of a two-question screening tool for intimate partner violence (Women Abuse Screening Tool–short); and (2) to estimate the prevalence of intimate partner violence among women attending an outpatient department, using a validated questionnaire (Women Abuse Screening Tool). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted prospectively at the outpatient department of a primary care hospital, with systematic sampling of one in eight women over a period of three months. …”
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The need to establish an advanced certificate course in Palliative Care Nursing at University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka by Eranthi Weeratunga, Shashika Karunanayaka, Pramudika Kariyawasam, Bimba Wickramarachchi

“…The objective was to assess the necessity of establishing an Advanced Certificate Course in PCN at University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 220 registered nurses (RNs) using purposive sampling, working at National Hospital Galle. …”
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Assessment of Stigma-by-Association amongst Nurses Working in Mental Health Units by Taghreed B. Almuzini, Ghada M. Hamouda, Loujain S. Sharif

“…Aim: To assess stigma-by-association amongst nurses working in mental health units. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of sexual intimate partner violence among trans women in the San Francisco Bay Area by Glenn-Milo Santos, Glenn-Milo Santos, Willi McFarland, Willi McFarland, Erin C. Wilson, Erin C. Wilson

“…This study seeks to identify factors associated with sexual IPV in a large cohort of trans women in the San Francisco Bay Area.MethodsWe conducted a secondary data analysis of data from the Trans*National cohort study (2016–2017), which enrolled 629 trans women via respondent-driven sampling; we conducted bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses to examine correlates of lifetime history of sexual IPV.ResultsThe prevalence of lifetime sexual IPV was 36%, and bivariate analyses identified several factors associated with sexual IPV, including inconsistent hormone use, non-prescribed hormone use, sex work, polysubstance use, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, suicidality, homelessness, and discrimination. …”
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Association of Bone Health in Children with Thalassemia: A Case-Control Study by Muhammad Talha, Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Imran, Ghulam Abbas Qazi

“…Methods: This case-control study was conducted at the hematology department of the Children’s Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Multan, from September 2024 to February 2025. …”
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The practical year: a qualitative study on stressors, resources and proposed improvements among medical students by Lisa Guthardt, Syna Franck, Thomas Muth, Adrian Loerbroks

“…Methods PY students at a German medical school were recruited via purposeful and snowball sampling and semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted by telephone. …”
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Knowledge and attitude of youth towards contact lenses in Karachi, Pakistan by Rafia Irfan, Roha Saeed Memon, Mahnoor Yousif Shaikh, Ilma Khalid, Nimra Shakeel, Eleze Tariq

“…This study targeted to assess the approach of youth in Karachi towards contact lenses and whether the differences noted in approach was simulated by gender. # Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey in September 2018, using convenience sampling and interviewed 400 individuals, aged 16-25, to assess their knowledge, attitude, and practices towards contact lenses. …”
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Innovative Virtual Reality (VR) Application for Preventing of Falls among Chinese Older Adults: A Usability and Acceptance Exploratory Study by Wing Keung Ip, Jeffrey Soar, Christina James, Zoe Wang, Kenneth N. K. Fong

“…Thirty-one participants were recruited by convenience sampling based on their fall concerns and potential risk of falls. …”
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Attitude and Performance of Staff Working in Educational Hospitals Regarding Organ Donation by Mahasti Emami, Kobra Salami Kohan, Asieh Sedighi Chafjiri, Ehsan Kazem Nezhad Leyli, Pardis Rahmat Poor

“…The sample size was 423 people (296 nurses and 94 physicians), who were selected using stratified random sampling in December 2014. …”
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Dietary patterns and depressive symptoms among menopausal women by Oiendrila Baroi, Md Monir Hossain Shimul, Mare- Cha, Salamat Khandker

“…This study was carried out to find out the association between dietary patterns and depressive symptoms among menopausal women from two distinct socioeconomic groups in Dhaka. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 310 menopausal women in Dhaka was conducted using systematic random sampling from July 2024 to October 2024. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Psycho-linguistic and educational challenges in Teaching Chinese (Mandarin) Language: voices from None-Chinese teachers of Mandarin language by Lei Pan, Dan Sun, Yumei Zou, Yi Cao, Jingxian Zhang, Fangfang Li

“…Understanding the linguistic, educational, and psychological challenges can inform the development of more effective teaching methods, curriculum design, and motivation-enhancing strategies, ultimately promoting a more successful and engaging Mandarin language learning experience for non-native speakers.…”
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Comparing the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Paradoxical Timetable Therapy on Worry in Individuals with Social Anxiety Disorder by Saeid Salehi, Shahram Vaziri, Maryam Nasri

“…Individuals with this disorder fear negative evaluation by others and experience significant worry. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and paradoxical timetable therapy (PTT) on worry in individuals with social anxiety disorder.Methods: This applied study employed a single-case experimental design with an ABA framework. …”
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The relationship between teamwork and the workload of nurses with missed nursing care in intensive care units in Iran: a cross-sectional study by Ali Safdari, Fahimeh Ramezani, Erfan Ayubi, Efat Sadeghian

“…Thus, this study aimed to explore the connection between teamwork, workload, and missed nursing care in the intensive care units of hospitals in Iran. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from August to November 2023 on 219 nurses working in the intensive care units of teaching hospitals affiliated with Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. …”
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Frequency of leisure travel and psychological well-being in pharmacists: the sequential mediating roles of perceived stress and social support by Shazia Rehman, Jamal Ahmad, Ayesha Khan, Khalid Abdullah Alotaibi

“…A stratified random sampling strategy was used to ensure balanced representation across pharmacy practice types, geographic regions, and experience levels. …”
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Relationship Between Frequency Domain Indicators of Heart Rate Variability and Both Age and Duration of Illness in Patients with Headache: A Cross-Sectional Study by Jong-Ho Kim, Jong-Hee Sohn, Sung-Mi Hwang, Jae-Jun Lee, Young-Suk Kwon

“…In this study, we looked at the frequency domain of HRV in relation to age and headache duration in patients who had headaches. <b>Methods</b>: This cross-sectional research is a secondary analysis that makes use of data gathered from previously registered study projects. …”
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