Newborn RSV immunization rates and reasons compared to family COVID-19 and influenza immunization status by Joshua Somers, Brittany Hansen, Julia Burger, Stephen Aronoff, Brian Tuohy

“…Methods This qualitative study was conducted at Temple University Hospital and Temple Pediatric Care outpatient clinic. Semi-structured interviews were performed with 25 parents and primary caregivers of newborns who received RSV immunization during the 2023–2024 season. …”
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CREATIVE THINKING ABILITY OF STUDENTS WITH THEORIST AND PRAGMATIST LEARNING STYLES IN SOLVING NUMBER OPERATION PROBLEMS by Erina Ellen Rusmana, Ali Shodikin

“…The results revealed that students with a theorist learning style tend to produce structured and logical solutions, utilizing various approaches but showing limited innovation. …”
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A comparative assessment of WASH adherence among public and private school students in a rural district in Nigeria by Ayoola O. Bosede, Rejoice C. Enwenonu, Justina U. Udensi, Onyenonachi C. Ihejirika, Kolawole C. Akindulureni, Onyima C. Emenonu, Thelma C. Mezieobi

“…Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire and an observational checklist. …”
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Substitution and Overlap: The Relationship Between User Digitization and Service Accessibility in Public Cultural Participation by WANG Yuanming, WANG Xueli

“…[Methods/Process] This study assesses users' digital literacy by examining their level of digital access, Internet usage, and service availability based on data collected from the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. A structured questionnaire yielded 892 valid responses. …”
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Managing Aminotransferase Elevations in Patients with Friedreich Ataxia Treated with Omaveloxolone: A Review and Expert Opinion on Use Considerations by Susan Perlman, Mathieu Anheim, Sylvia Boesch, James H. Lewis, David R. Lynch

“…Here, practical use considerations, from experience-based opinions of four FA experts and a hepatologist via semi-structured interviews, are presented. Prior to omaveloxolone initiation, assessment of baseline ALT, AST, and total bilirubin is recommended per label. …”
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The Impact of Person-Centered Care Indicators on Care Strain Among Care Aides in Long-Term Care Homes in New Brunswick: A Cross-Sectional Study by Patricia Morris, Jennifer Moore, Rose McCloskey, Karen Furlong

“…Certain PCC indicators, such as structured education and ethical support, appeared particularly beneficial. …”
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Prevalence of acute diarrhea and its risk factors among under five children in flood affected Dasenech District, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Getasew Yirdaw, Habitamu Mekonen, Bayou Tilahun Assaye, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Chalachew Yenew

“…Data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire administered by trained interviewers. …”
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The I-DECIDED clinical decision-making tool for peripheral intravenous catheter assessment and safe removal: a clinimetric evaluation by Vineet Chopra, Claire M Rickard, Gillian Ray-Barruel, Marie Cooke, Marion Mitchell

“…Objective To describe the clinimetric validation of the I-DECIDED tool for peripheral intravenous catheter assessment and decision-making.Design and setting I-DECIDED is an eight-step tool derived from international vascular access guidelines into a structured mnemonic for device assessment and decision-making. …”
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Ethics and Patient Safety in Home Healthcare: Upholding Quality and Standards by Zohra Javed

“…Quality Assessment and Practical Tools: To ensure patient safety, structured methodologies should be implemented. These include: • Home Risk Assessments: Evaluating environmental hazards and making necessary modifications [8]…”
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Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, and Associated Factor towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Health Care Professionals at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest... by Debaka Belete, Dagnaneh Wondale, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Biruk Demissie

“…An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, in 2021, and a systematic random sampling technique was used from different professionals, and the separate sample was taken independently from each. A pretested structured questionnaire was constructed and collects data then analyzed by using SPSS version 23. …”
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The role of food as part of person-centred palliative care: An exploratory ethnographic study by Victoria Wicks, Sarisha Philip, Montana Warbrick, Wenshan Li, Khajadour Bandk, Alexandria Hector, Danielle Caissie, Peter Lawlor, Jennifer Yeung, Krystal Kehoe MacLeod

“…Methods also included arts-based drawing techniques, semi-structured interviews with patients ( n  = 4), caregivers ( n  = 3), and hospital administrators and food services decision-makers ( n  = 4), and self-reflexive journal entries by researchers. …”
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Enhancing primary care for older adults: the safety, efficacy, and adherence (SEA) team-based care model to reduce adverse medication outcomes by Michael Changaris, Michael Changaris, Michael Changaris, Michael Changaris, Michael Changaris

“…This model addresses the core drivers of poor health outcomes: (1) medication adherence challenges, (2) social determinants of health, (3) polypharmacy, (4) team-based care with family support for deprescribing, and (5) psychosocial factors related to aging.MethodsThe SEA model was developed through a structured literature review focusing on medication safety, polypharmacy, behavioral health integration, home safety inspections and adherence. …”
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Preventive practices and parental attitudes towards snakebites in children in snakebite hotspots of rural Sri Lanka by Indika Gawarammana, Kavinda Dayasiri, Shaluka Jayamanne, Gihan Gunarathna

“…The study targeted parents with at least one child under 5 years old, who were selected through cluster sampling facilitated by Public Health Midwives. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, parental attitudes towards snakes and snakebites, knowledge sources and preventive practices.Results A total of 518 parents participated, with the majority being mothers (94.2%). …”
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Determinants of maternal mortality among obstetric patients admitted to intensive care unit of Wolaita Sodo comprehensive specialized hospital, Southern Ethiopia: unmatched case-co... by Tigist Nega Alemu, Wondimagegn Genaneh Shiferaw, Wakgari Binu Daga, Yordanos Sisay, Behailu Balcha

“…Data were extracted using a structured, pretested checklist. Bivariate analysis was used to identify candidate variables (p < 0.25) for inclusion in multivariable analysis where in statistical significance was established at p < 0.05. …”
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Impact of vision problems on children’s daily activities: Insights from a focus group discussion [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] by Rekha Hansraj, Tshubelela Sello Simon Magakwe, Zamadonda Nokuthula Xulu-Kasaba

“…The FGDs were guided by semi-structured interview questions. All sessions were recorded, transcribed verbatim, cleaned, coded, and analysed under ten domains, identified from the literature. …”
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Efficacy of the BOPPPS teaching model in enhancing end-of-life care education and attitudinal outcomes among Chinese nursing students by Qiu Zhu Xu, Qiu Zhu Xu, Junxi Chen, Qiusui Xu, Jiali Zhang, Yingzi Yang

“…The academic performance of the students was determined using written and skill-based assessments. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 experimental group participants to obtain qualitative feedback on the BOPPPS instruction. …”
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What matters to you? Improving the adoption of shared decision-making for birth planning in women with chronic hypertension: a multicentre multiple methods study by Hannah Wilson, Heather Brown, Jane Sandall, Marcus Green, Joanna Girling, Lucy Chappell, Rebecca Whybrow, Louise Webster

“…Objective To explore the role of shared decision-making (SDM) in the implementation of evidence-based practice in women with chronic hypertension planning birth and investigate the barriers and the facilitators in the provision of antenatal care.Methods A multimethod multisite approach was used including case-note review (n=55) and structured observations (n=18) to assess the provision of third trimester antenatal care. …”
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Self-perception of health and quality of life in patients on renal replacement therapy undergoing hemodialysis: a case-control study by Diego José Gambin, Felipe Gomes Dallepiane, Leonardo Saraiva, Marciele Cristiane Spanenberg Führ, Fabiana Piovesan, Caroline Mirek, João Paulo De Carli, Micheline Sandini Trentin

“…METHODS: This study included two patient groups: 1) Case group with CKD (CGA) comprising 116 patients; 2) Control group without CKD (CGO) composed of 124 patients. We used a structured questionnaire and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). …”
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Exploring dementia care for community-dwelling older adults in Thailand: A qualitative descriptive study by Parichat Mongklam, Phachongchit Kraithaworn, Sangduen Piyatrakul

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, supplemented by contextual health assessments. …”
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Comparative analysis of emotional and behavioral problems among adolescent offspring of female sex workers and residents of urban slum, Bangladesh by Afia Mahmuda Khan, Koustuv Dalal, Sumaiya Zabin Eusufzai, Sabrin Shohid, Rinku Das, Sheikh Jamal Hossain, Lameea Shahed, Turia Alam, Kazi Sayma Ferdous, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 394 adolescent children (196 adolescent offspring of sex workers and 198 adolescent offspring of slum dwellers) from March 2024 to May 2024 using a structured questionnaire. The study was conducted through face-to-face interviews where sociodemographic details, along with information regarding emotional and behavioral health problems, were assessed through the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) scale, and health-related quality of life was assessed through the Kidscreen-10 scale. …”
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