Enhanced recovery pathway for older people with hip fracture and cognitive impairment in acute hospitals: the PERFECTED research programme including an RCT by Chris Fox, Simon P Hammond, Lee Shepstone, Fiona Poland, Catherine Henderson, Tamara Backhouse, Bridget Penhale, Simon Donell, Martin Knapp, Douglas Lewins, Alasdair MacLullich, Martyn Patel, Opinder Sahota, Toby O Smith, Justin Waring, Jane L Cross

“…The average recruitment rates did not differ between intervention and control sites, ranging between 1.2 and 2.7 participants per month. Average recruitment of 1.87 per month contrasted with the expected 4 per site per month anticipated. …”
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Physical exercise for primary sarcopenia: an expert opinion by Antimo Moretti, Federica Tomaino, Marco Paoletta, Sara Liguori, Sara Liguori, Silvia Migliaccio, Mariangela Rondanelli, Angelo Di Iorio, Raffaello Pellegrino, Davide Donnarumma, Daniele Di Nunzio, Giuseppe Toro, Francesca Gimigliano, Maria Luisa Brandi, Giovanni Iolascon

“…Therefore, the exercise prescription must define intensity, volume (repetitions and sets), frequency, rest intervals, and duration, tailored to the type of exercise. Aerobic training programs improve endurance and optimize mitochondrial function. …”
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Costs of the HEARTS hypertension program in primary care in Lampang province, Thailand by Piyachon Aramrat, Chanchanok Aramrat, Thomas Taeksung Kim, Muhammad Jami Husain, Soumava Basu, Saudamini Dabak, Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Apichard Sukonthasarn, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, Deliana Kostova, Andrew E. Moran

“…Total program cost per primary care user was USD 13.6 (THB 472.7), THB USD 14.3 (494.5), and USD 14.4 (THB 499.9) across the three scenarios, respectively. …”
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The effects of combined training on tennis-specific performance in young tennis players by Gülşah Şahin, Osman Kurttekin

“…The training group (TRAIN) participated in a combined training program of core stability and tennis training, while control group (CONT) participated in tennis training program. …”
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Virtual reality-supported video modeling for enhancing motor skill acquisition in swimming by Sevinc Namli, Kubra Özdemir, Ilhan Sen, Deniz Bedir

“…In conclusion, this study highlights the potential benefits of integrating VR-supported VM techniques into swimming training programs, providing a more effective approach to skill acquisition and performance improvement. …”
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Challenges of liver transplantation programs in low‐ and middle‐income countries: An experience from Sri Lanka by M. J. S. Jayarathna, B. K. Dassanayake, Thinley Dorji, Don Eliseo Lucero‐Prisno III, S. Samarasinghe, Vasanthi Pinto, M. D. Lamawansa

“…In the management of liver diseases in chronic and acute conditions, liver transplant (LT) plays a major role in improving the survival and quality of life of patients. LT programmes require the technical capabilities in performing the pre‐transplant evaluation, transplant surgery and post‐transplant care supported by adequate infrastructure and a set of trained teams. …”
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Community case study for surveillance and early case-detection of SARS-CoV-2 infections across high-risk key populations: the Sentinella programme by Maela Tebon, Ruth Joanna Davis, Alessia Savoldi, Nicola Soriolo, Sarah Elizabeth Jane Walters, Michela Nosè, Corrado Barbui, Giulia Turrini, Elisa Danese, Giuseppe Lippi, Riccardo Cecchetto, Annarita Mazzariol, Davide Gibellini, Gulser Caliskan, Pierpaolo Marchetti, Giuseppe Verlato, Andrea Princivalle, Stefano Porru, Evelina Tacconelli, Pasquale De Nardo

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Integrating silver diamine fluoride into school-based oral health programs: A pilot study by Carrie Godes, Lisa Westhoff, Tamarinda Barry Godín, Ryan Richard Ruff

“…SDF was then implemented into existing clinical workflows. Results: Following training and implementation, the Smiles For Students program saw a 23 % increase in the number of patients served, a 53 % decrease in the per-child treatment time, a 45 % decrease in labor costs despite increased enrollment, and a 24 % decrease in supply costs. …”
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The effect of pilates training on knee functional tests in youth female volleyball player by Sanaz Rahimi, Ali Asghar Norasteh, Mohamad Mottaghitalab

“…Overall, the results support the incorporation of Pilates as a valuable component of athletic training programs aimed at improving knee function and preventing injuries in female athletes.…”
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Is quality affordable for community health systems? Costs of integrating quality improvement into close-to-community health programmes in five low-income and middle-income countrie... by Edwine Barasa, Meghan Bruce Kumar, Jason J Madan, Maryline Mireku Achieng, Ralalicia Limato, Sozinho Ndima, Aschenaki Z Kea, Kingsley Rex Chikaphupha, Miriam Taegtmeyer

“…The intervention involved: (1) QI team formation; (2) Phased training interspersed with supportive supervision; which resulted in (3) QI teams independently collecting and analysing data to conduct QI interventions. …”
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A graded personalized exercise program’s effect on muscle and body fat: randomized controlled trial by Jung Yeon Son, Jiyun Jung, Jung Eun Son, Sang Gyu Park, Eo Jin Park, Junga Lee, Seung Don Yoo

“…Conclusions This study demonstrated the beneficial effects of a graded personalized exercise program on muscle thickness, body fat, and physical fitness and offers key data to support early preventive exercise programs in middle-aged adults to mitigate the risk of sarcopenia in later life. …”
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FitSkills: protocol for a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial of a community-based exercise programme to increase participation among young people with disability by Nicholas F Taylor, Nora Shields, Andrea M Bruder, Claire Willis, Christine Imms, Luke A Prendergast, Jennifer J Watts, Ben van Dorsselaer, Georgia McKenzie, Luke Prendergast, Jason Calleja, David Strickland, Shawn Stephenson, Michael P Walker, Justine Robbins, Melissa Barkley, Cameron Geddes, Shane Lee, Richard Amon, Juliet Ryan, Ayden Shaw, Simone Power, Rebecca McCabe, Shannon Cheal, Vicki Cavelieros, Debby Fraumano, Sue Blandford, Lucy Bain, Sonia Bonadio, Sue O’Riley, Bernadette Roberts, John Summers, Troy Walker, Fiona Kriaris, Sam Taylor, Tom Scanlan, Abigail Elliot, Lachlan O’Brien, Jenni Smith, Stacey Cleary, Brooke Adair, Melissa Moore, Jess Kuek

“…The Practical Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model will be used to support knowledge translation and implementation of project findings into policy and practice.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval was obtained from the La Trobe University Human Ethics Committee (HEC17-012), Australian Catholic University (2017–63R), Deakin University (2017–206) and the Victorian Department of Education and Training (2018_003616). …”
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The Completeness of Intervention Descriptions in Randomised Trials of Supervised Exercise Training in Peripheral Arterial Disease. by Garry A Tew, Sally Brabyn, Liz Cook, Emily Peckham

“…Research supports the use of supervised exercise training as a primary therapy for improving the functional status of people with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). …”
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Prehospital transfusion training in Canada: a national survey of critical care transport organizations by Pierre-Marc Dion, Andy Pan, Andrew Beckett, Kanwal Singh, Adam Greene, Axel Benhamed, Melissa McGowan, Brodie Nolan

“…Conclusions Considerable variability exists in prehospital transfusion training across Canadian CCTOs. Establishing training standards may support improved provider preparedness and contribute to enhanced patient care, although further evaluation is needed.…”
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The Consuming soy flour after weight training: An alternative to increase leg muscle strength by Wilda Welis, Rully Effendi, Deby Tri Mario, Ilham Ilham, Nurul Ihsan

“…In conclusion, adding protein supplementation to support weight training can increase muscle strength. …”
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A free-living, walking-based, exercise programme, with exercise timed relative to breakfast, to improve metabolic health in people living with overweight and obesity: A feasibility... by Jennifer S Barrett, Anthony Crozier, Daniel J Cuthbertson, Juliette A Strauss, Anton J M Wagenmakers, Sam O Shepherd

“…Exercise adherence (FASTED: 93±4%, FED: 95±5%) and compliance (FASTED: 85±10%, FED: 88±10%) was high in both groups, and participants described exercise monitoring, programme structure and support as facilitators to this. …”
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Post-Settlement Support Impact on the Welfare of Emerging Farmers’ Households in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Lesedi M. Maesela, Abenet Belete, Grany M. Senyolo

“…In addition, demographic factors (gender and household size), farm characteristics (soil quality), and institutional factors (market participation and farmer association membership) influenced the consumption expenditure per capita, hence affecting household welfare. The government should continue supporting female beneficiaries with access to market, training, and extension services for linkages with farmers’ associations as the PSS increases the household welfare.…”
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Effects of inspiratory muscle training on 1RM performance and body composition in professional natural bodybuilders by Baha Engin Çelikel, Coşkun Yılmaz, Alper Demir, Süreyya Yonca Sezer, Levent Ceylan, Tülay Ceylan, Çetin Tan

“…This research provides valuable insights into how IMT influences bodybuilding training outcomes, potentially guiding future interventions and program designs to better support strength development and body composition in bodybuilding training contexts.…”
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Isokinetic eccentric vs. concentric training for functional ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial by Dunbing Huang, Wei Song, Yang Liu, Xiaohua Ke, Zhenhua Wu

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the effects of a 12-week isokinetic eccentric training program on postural control and ankle muscle strength in individuals with functional ankle instability (FAI). …”
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Injury Epidemiology and Athletic Training Services in Collegiate Tennis: A Longitudinal Perspective (2018–2023) by KyungMo Han, Deogjo Jung

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