Evidence summary of lifestyle interventions in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease by Mei-jing Chen, Ying Chen, Jin-qing Lin, Rong Hu, Dun Liu, Jing-yi Chen, Ka Li, Xiao-ying Jiang

“…ObjectiveIn this study, our objective was to provide practice recommendations by thoroughly examining lifestyle interventions for adults diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). …”
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Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Early Rehabilitation in Post-Stroke Hand Dysfunction: A Qualitative Study by Qin X, Zou Q, He Y, Liu L, Zhao C

“…The data were coded using NVivo software and analyzed via Braun and Clarke’s reflective thematic approach.Results: Four themes were identified, encompassing eight sub-themes: (1) gaining benefits from early treatments, (2) active participation of individuals and their families, (3) a low level of perceived self-efficacy, and (4) unmet medical needs.Conclusion: The likelihood of patients with hand dysfunction following a stroke participating in early rehabilitation treatments is influenced by numerous factors. …”
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Experiences of Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Nurses in the Care of Patients With Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction: A Qualitative Study by Hatice Azizoğlu PhD

“…Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is the development of cognitive decline following anesthesia and surgery. …”
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Exploring Perceived Barriers in the Assessment and Management of Female Sexual Dysfunction: An Integrated Qualitative and Quantitative Study among Trainee Residents by Yogender Kumar Malik, Adwitiya Ray, Sujata Sethi, Rajiv Gupta

“…Qualitative responses to case vignette were thematically analyzed using the Braun and Clarke’s method and content analysis. …”
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Qualitative study exploring the barriers and facilitators to low-dose aspirin adherence in pregnant women with placental dysfunction risk in the UK by Danya Bakhbakhi, Christy Burden, Abigail Fraser, Anna Davies, Sarah Chapman, Charlotte Williams, Francesca Neuberger, Sadie Mullin

“…Low-dose aspirin (LDA) reduces placental dysfunction risk. However, adherence to LDA is suboptimal in pregnant women and may reduce its effectiveness.Objectives We aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators to LDA adherence in pregnant women with placental dysfunction risk.Design Qualitative semi-structured individual interviews were undertaken, and data were inductively thematically analysed.Setting A single NHS Trust in South West England, UK.Participants Pregnant women aged>18, recommended daily LDA for pregnancy indications. …”
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Co-design and prototype development of MedManageSCI: a medication self-management toolkit for adults with spinal cord injury/dysfunction by Lauren Cadel, Rasha El-Kotob, Sander L. Hitzig, Lisa M. McCarthy, Shoshana Hahn-Goldberg, Tanya L. Packer, Tejal Patel, Stephanie R. Cimino, Aisha K. Lofters, Chester H. Ho, Maliha Asif, Sara J.T. Guilcher

“…Abstract Background Medications are among the most common health interventions, with certain populations, such as individuals with spinal cord injury/dysfunction (SCI/D), commonly prescribed multiple medications. …”
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Pre-Implementation Assessment of a Sexual Health eClinic in Canadian Oncology Care by Taylor Incze, Dalia Peres, Steven Guirguis, Sarah E. Neil-Sztramko, Jackie Bender, Dean Elterman, Shabbir M. H. Alibhai, Antonio Finelli, Phil Vu Bach, Emily Belita, Gerald Brock, Julia Brown, Jeffrey Campbell, Trustin Domes, Andrew Feifer, Ryan Flannigan, Celestia Higano, Jesse Ory, Premal Patel, Monita Sundar, Luke Witherspoon, Andrew Matthew

“…Sexual dysfunction is a prevalent and often under-addressed concern among prostate cancer survivors, significantly affecting quality of life for patients and their partners. …”
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Sexual distress with partnered face-to-face sexual activity: an exploratory qualitative study with heterosexual cis people who seek and do not seek professional help by Patrícia M. Pascoal, Patrícia M. Pascoal, Patrícia M. Pascoal, Patrícia M. Pascoal, Gerhard Andersson, Gerhard Andersson, Gerhard Andersson, Gerhard Andersson, Vinicius J. Fischer, Vinicius J. Fischer, Andreia A. Manão, Cátia Oliveira, Catarina F. Raposo, Catarina F. Raposo, Pedro J. Rosa, Pedro J. Rosa, Magda Sofia Roberto, Graça Santos, Nuno Tomada, Nuno Tomada, Annamaria Giraldi, Annamaria Giraldi

“…IntroductionSexual distress is interrelated with mental health and relationship quality and is fundamental for establishing a diagnosis of sexual dysfunction, even though it also affects people who do not seek professional clinical help. …”
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Creation and validation of a daily task reminder clock for people with dementia in a Pune dementia center by Aarti Rahul Gaikwad, Sheela Upendra

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Identifying and Validating Indicators of Ritualism in the Iranian Higher Education System: A Mixed-Methods Study by Seyed Hedayat Davarpanah, Reza Hoveida, Mostafa Bagherian Far

“…Consequently, addressing ritualism as a dysfunction within university performance is crucial. …”
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Ethiopian women’s sexual experiences and coping strategies for sexual problems after gynaecological cancer treatment: a qualitative study by Endalew G Sendo, Gashaw Yada Hundie, Teshome Habte

“…Data were collected from 2 February to 15 March 2019 and analysed at the same time. For data analysis, thematic analysis was used, which comprises three stages: data reduction, data display and data conclusion.Results Four themes resulted from the analysis of individual interview data, including treatment side effects, sexual issues following radiation therapy, lack of awareness regarding cancer treatment and sexual dysfunction, and coping strategies for sexual dysfunction following gynaecological cancer treatment. …”
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Requirements and Value Elicitation for a High-Fidelity Pelvic Floor Simulator for Physiotherapists: Mixed Methods Study by Yael Zekaria, Antonia Tzemanaki, Jonathan Rossiter

“…Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. ResultsIn total, 66 physiotherapists completed the survey. …”
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Global research trends and emerging focus areas in IgG4-related disease: a bibliometric and visual analysis by Ye Li, Zhen-Yu Huang, Ya-Yu Li

“…In advanced stages, progression to multi-organ dysfunction or failure may occur, potentially resulting in mortality. …”
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Clean intermittent catheterisation determinants and caregiver adherence in paediatric patients with spinal dysraphism and spinal cord injury in a paediatric spinal differences clin... by Azadeh Wickham, Cynthia L Russell, John M Gatti

“…Introduction Clean intermittent catheterisation (CIC) is the standard of care for treating neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), the most common bladder dysfunction in children diagnosed with spinal dysraphism (SD) and spinal cord injury (SCI). …”
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“A cure might help, but it won't erase it all”: a qualitative study of policy challenges and priorities for long‐term survivors of HIV in the United States by Ali Ahmed, Jeff Taylor, Rachel Lau, Joyce Ching‐Jung Lai, Sithara Deshan Diunugala, Michael Louella, Thomas J. Villa, William Freshwater, Dawn Averitt, Maile Karris, Jeff Berry, Lynda Dee, Karine Dubé

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The push and pull factors: Adverse childhood experiences and their association with homelessness by Noxolo C.M. Zwane

“…Results: The study identified push and pull factors such as family dysfunction, substance use, street culture, peer influence and poverty that shape child displacement and contribute to pathways into homelessness. …”
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Adolescents’ experiences with substance use: risks, protective factors and interventions by Mahsum Avcı

“…The data were analyzed through thematic analysis. Results Analysis revealed four main themes and twelve sub-themes: Risk Factors (including peer influence, family dysfunction, and trauma/psychosocial adversity). …”
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Caregivers’ experiences of being asked about adverse childhood experiences and receiving support from an integrated health and social care hub: a qualitative study by Ashraful Kabir, Harriet Hiscock, Hueiming Liu, Lingling Chen, Rebecca Bosward, Natalie White, Sarah Loveday, Wilhelmina Ebbett

“…A thematic analysis approach was used to analyse textual data. …”
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Corruption risk as a structural driver of state fragility: examining the governance crisis in South Africa by Nkosingiphile Mkhize, Danielle Nel-Sanders

“…In the South African context, corruption extends beyond ethical or administrative failings, functioning as a structural disorder that erodes institutional resilience, economic development, and political stability.MethodsThis study employs a thematic content analysis, integrating empirical evidence and governance risk frameworks to examine the systemic nature of corruption and its impact on state fragility.ResultsThe analysis identifies four key dimensions through which corruption exacerbates governance fragility: institutional weakening and bureaucratic dysfunction; economic stagnation and developmental failure; erosion of public trust and legitimacy; and the perpetuation of a corruption–fragility cycle. …”
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Epidemiology of thermal hand injury in children and youths in Russia and abroad by German V. Medvedev, Margarita A. Zhogina, Lubov A. Rodomanova, Olga Yu. Timirbaeva, Yaroslav. N. Proshchenko, Anna M. Auglis, Lev I. Morozov, Svatoslav M. Glukhov, Ilya A. Faryshev, Natalia A. Schneider

“…Material and Methods — We analyzed full-text publications originated in Russia and abroad, including: original articles, thematic and systematic reviews, along with Cochrane Reviews. …”
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