Optimising digital advance care planning implementation in palliative and end-of-life care: a multi-phase mixed-methods national research programme and recommendations by Matthew J. Allsop, Jacqueline Birtwistle, Michael I. Bennett, Andy Bradshaw, Paul Carder, Catherine J. Evans, Robbie Foy, Ciara Heavin, Barbara Hibbert, Pablo Millares Martin, Sam D. Relton, Suzanne H. Richards, Maureen Twiddy, Katherine E. Sleeman

“…Methods Between 2020 and 2023, our mixed-methods research programme sought an understanding of DACP implementation from multiple perspectives, including (i) national online survey of end-of-life care commissioning leads in England; (ii) online survey of community and hospital-based health and care professionals in two geographical regions; (iii) semi-structured interviews with a sample of survey respondents; (iv) focus groups and interviews with patients with life-limiting illness and their carers and (v) regional and national Theory of Change workshops. …”
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REWRITALIZE your recovery: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) examining the effectiveness of the new recovery-oriented creative writing group intervention REW... by Susanne Henningsson, Jon Toke Brestisson, Siv-Therese Bogevik Bjørkedal, Birgit Bundesen, Keld Stehr Nielsen, Bea Ebersbach, Carsten Hjorthøj, Lene Falgaard Eplov

“…We developed REWRITALIZE, a structured, recovery-oriented, fifteen-session creative writing group intervention led by a professional author alongside a mental health professional. …”
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UN GLOSSARIO DEI SOMALISMI DI SHIRIN RAMZANALI FAZEL by Paolo Miccoli

“…The glossary, which involved various work phases (collection and cleaning of data, drafting of headwords based on the listed criteria), was structured in order to conduct a comparison between the entries of standard Somali and the forms attested in the Italian corpus. …”
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Developing a Maturity Model for Business Model Openness in the Iranian Banking Industry by Fahimeh Mollaahmadi, Mohammad Ali Shahhoseini, Nima Mokhtarzadeh Garoosi, Masoud Keymasi

“…These factors were organized into four main categories: deliverable value, value creation, value capture, and value networks, each comprising specific subcategories and codes. This structured classification allows a clearer understanding of how different elements interact within business models. …”
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Predictive machine-learning model for screening iron deficiency without anaemia: a retrospective cohort study by Girish N Nadkarni, Orly Efros, Eyal Klang, Shelly Soffer, Gili Kenet, Aya Mudrik, Renana Robinson

“…The primary hypothesis was that an ML model could achieve better accuracy in identifying low ferritin levels (<30 ng/mL) in non-anaemic patients compared with traditional methods.Design A retrospective cohort study.Setting Data were derived from secondary and tertiary care facilities within the eight-hospital Mount Sinai Health System, an urban academic health system.Participants The study included 211 486 adult patients (aged ≥18 years) with normal haemoglobin levels (≥130 g/L for men and ≥120 g/L for women) and recorded ferritin measurements.Primary and secondary outcome measures The primary outcome was the prediction of low ferritin levels (<30 ng/mL) using extreme gradient-boosted decision trees, an ML algorithm suited for structured clinical data. Secondary outcomes included subgroup analyses stratified by sex and age to evaluate model performance in different populations.Data from 211 486 Mount Sinai Health System patients with normal haemoglobin levels and ferritin testing were analysed. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of antibiotics self-medication among indigenous people of Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Nazmul Alam, Adnan Mannan, Kallyan Chakma, Gourab Dewan, Ayan Saha, Naim Uddin Hasan A Chy, H M Hamidullah Mehedi, Amzad Hossain, Jannatun Wnaiza, Md Tanveer Ahsan, Md Mashud Rana

“…This study aimed to generate evidence on the self-reported prevalence of antibiotic self-medication and its determinants among indigenous people residing in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) districts.Design This study used a cross-sectional design with data collected through a survey using a semi-structured questionnaire.Setting This study was conducted from late January to early July 2021; among different indigenous group populations aged 18 years or more olders residing in the three districts of CHT.Participants A total of 1336 indigenous people residing in Bangladesh’s CHT districts were included.Primary outcome and explanatory variables The primary outcome measure was SMA while explanatory variables were socio-demographic characteristics, health status of participants, and knowledge of antibiotics usage and its side effects.Results Among the study participants, more males (60.54%) than females (51.57%) reported using antibiotics. …”
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Prevalence of mild cognitive impairment among former elite athletes without a history of sport-related concussions compared to the general older population: a protocol for a cross-... by Jingjing Ren, Qing Zhao, Haojie Li, Shuo Luan, Jiahui Cong, Hanzhi He, Jiaying Xu, Jinghua Qian

“…While past research has established a connection between sport-related concussions (SRCs) and later cognitive decline, less attention has been given to the cognitive function of former athletes who have not experienced SRCs. Therefore, well-structured cross-sectional studies accounting for established dementia risk factors are needed to compare mild cognitive impairment (MCI) prevalence between former elite athletes and the general population.Methods and analysis This cross-sectional study will be conducted at Beijing Sport University (BSU) in Beijing, China. …”
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Sex differences in correlates of obesity indices and blood pressure among Malay adults in Selangor, Malaysia by Ahmad Norfazilah, M. S. Juliana, M. N. Azmawati

“…Blood pressure and anthropometric indices were recorded using a structured data sheet and data were analysed using SPSS version 17.0. …”
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Prevalence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases and risk factors among pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiop... by Yidnekachew Asrat Birhan, Sintayehu Abebe Gebru, Addisu Melkie Ejigu, Dessalew Mekonnen, Tesfamariam Aklilu Betemariam, Senbeta Guteta Abdissa

“…Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 5 to August 27, 2021, among 216 randomly selected pre-dialysis CKD patients attending renal clinics at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. Structured questionnaires were used to collect sociodemographic, clinical, laboratory, and imaging data. …”
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Psychosocial experiences of prostate cancer survivors after treatment: a systematic review of qualitative studies by Junlian Xiang, Lifei Dai, Lifei Dai, Lin Tan, Dong Lv, Yongbo Chen, Liangyou Tang, Jiali Zhang, Xin Yi, Xiaoli Liu

“…Now requires integrated biopsychosocial rehabilitation beyond disease-focused treatment, comprehensive assessment of psychosocial adaptation and illness perception is essential for developing evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation strategies to optimize post-therapy recovery.ObjectiveThis study aims to systematically review and synthesize qualitative evidence on post-treatment psychosocial experiences in prostate cancer patients, thoroughly analyze patients’ lived experiences and coping strategies, and provide an evidence-based foundation for establishing a tiered psychosocial support system and developing clinical intervention protocols.MethodsThis systematic review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for qualitative meta-aggregation, with reporting structured according to the ENTREQ statement. Evidence was graded using the ConQual approach and critically appraised with the JBI Qualitative Assessment and Review Instrument (JBI-QARI). …”
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A national cross-sectional study on research opportunities and barriers among medical students in Nigeria, with recommendations by Paul Tunde Kingpriest, Joshua Adejo Okpanachi, Samson Adedeji Afolabi, Mercy Martha Ayorinde, Obianuju Iheomamere Muoghallu, Glory Enoche Alapa, Matthew Taiye Moses, Badru Muhideen, Keffi Mubarak Musa, Jonathan Zarmai, Frances Aigbodioh, Saratu Dauda, N Pugazhenti, V Sandhya, Aashna Uppal, Nanyak Zingfa Galam, Olugbenga Akindele Silas, Barnabas Tobi Alayande

“…Conclusion There is a pressing need to enhance structured research opportunities in Nigerian medical education, especially for female medical students. …”
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Behavioral risk factors in oncology patients: A matched case control study from Yemen. by Mansour Abdu Al-Taj, Arzaq Mohammed Al-Salahi, Asad Ali Al-Salami, Aya Lutf Aldhurafi, Essa Mohammed Ghaliah, Jalila Abdulsalam Al-Yarimi, Majdi Abdullah Al-Rosi, Rashed Hussien Ahmed, Sara Abdullah Al-Jrrash, Tasneem Fuad Al-Sabri

“…All subjects volunteered to participate and were personally interviewed using a structured questionnaire that covered socio-demographic, behaviors and dietary intake data. …”
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Predicting Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer in Individuals Below Screening Age Using Machine Learning and Real-World Data: Case Control Study by Chengkun Sun, Erin Mobley, Michael Quillen, Max Parker, Meghan Daly, Rui Wang, Isabela Visintin, Ziad Awad, Jennifer Fishe, Alexander Parker, Thomas George, Jiang Bian, Jie Xu

“…ObjectiveOur study aims to predict EOCRC using machine learning (ML) and structured electronic health record data for individuals under the screening age of 45 years, with the aim of exploring potential risk and protective factors that could support early diagnosis. …”
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Reflecting on “Red Laughter”: English-Language Studies of Soviet Comedy / Осмысляя «красный смех»: англоязычные исследования о советской кинокомедии... by ZHURKOVA DARIA A. / ЖУРКОВА Д.А.

“…The main thematic directions and topics in the study of the comedy genre are structured in accordance with the history of film timeline. …”
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Prevalence of depression and associated factors among HIV/AIDS Patients on HAART in Okugu Refugee Camp, Gambella, Ethiopia by Adane Asefa, Belay Hirpesa, Zufan Asaye, Nigusie Shifera, Wegayehu Enbeyle Sheferaw, Wegayehu Enbeyle Sheferaw, Gebremeskel Mesafint

“…Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire and medical chart review based on a standard checklist. …”
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Association of Elevated Serum GM-CSF, IFN-γ, IL-4, and TNF-α Concentration with Tobacco Smoke Induced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in a South Indian Population by Ankita Mitra, Sangeetha Vishweswaraiah, Tania Ahalya Thimraj, Mahendra Maheswarappa, Chaya Sindaghatta Krishnarao, Komarla Sundararaja Lokesh, Jayaraj Biligere Siddaiah, Koustav Ganguly, Mahesh Padukudru Anand

“…COPD was diagnosed according to the global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease (GOLD) criteria of persistent airflow obstruction determined by the ratio of postbronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 second/forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) of <0.7. A validated structured questionnaire-based survey [Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease (BOLD) study] and spirometry were performed during house to house visit of the field study. …”
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Effectiveness Of The Core Activation And Rehabilitation Exercises For Knee Osteoarthritis - Program (CARE -KOA©) Among Patients Diagnosed With Knee Osteoarthritis. [version 4; peer... by Saurabh Mehta, Ajit R. Mahale, Dias Tina Thomas, Prajwal Prabhudev Mane, Atmananda S Hegde, Charu Eapen

“…Recent research highlights the role of kinetic chain and core muscle involvement in disease progression, yet evidence for structured core activation protocols such as CARE-KOA© remains limited.This study addresses this gap by evaluating the effectiveness of CARE-KOA©, which specifically targets proximal stability and biomechanical deficits in KOA, aiming to enhance pain, function, and core endurance beyond conventional approaches. …”
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Sleep apnea and daytime sleepiness in police officers from Kerala, India by G. K. Mini, Krishna S. Sangeeth, Gopinathan Bhaskaran Gopika, V. M. Anjana, Pillai Anand Marthanda, Aswathy Sreedevi, Pillai A. Marthanda, Vilma Irazola

“…Data on socio-demographic and occupational characteristics were collected using structured questionnaire and stress using the Police Stress Questionnaire. …”
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Patient experiences of waiting for orthopaedic care and priorities for ‘waiting well’: a qualitative study in a London NHS trust by Jodie Chan, Sharon Poon, Anna Lawrence-Jones, Fiona O’Driscoll, Carol Waugh, Abiola Awojobi-Johnson, Leila Shepherd, Kate Grailey

“…Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with patients living in deprived areas in North West London who were currently waiting or had recently waited over 18 weeks for an orthopaedic procedure. …”
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Medical Insurance Reimbursement and the Effects of Tuberculosis Management in Guangxi Province, China: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study by Liu A, Liu S, Pan P, Liao Y, Huang J, Tang Y, Ye L, Liang H

“…Aimei Liu,1,2,&ast; Sang Liu,1,2,&ast; Peijiang Pan,3,&ast; Yanyan Liao,3 Junli Huang,2 Yucheng Tang,2 Li Ye,3,4 Hao Liang3,4 1Department of Infectious Diseases, Chest Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Liuzhou, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China; 2Guangxi Center for Tuberculosis Control and Medical Quality, Liuzhou, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China; 3Biosafety III Laboratory, Life Science Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China; 4Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Li Ye, Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, No. 22 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, Guangxi, TX 530000, People’s Republic of China, Email yeli@gxmu.edu.cn Hao Liang, Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, No. 22 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, Guangxi, TX 530000, People’s Republic of China, Email lianghao@gxmu.edu.cnPurpose: This study aims to compare the differences in medical insurance reimbursement for TB treatment in Guangxi and to analyze the effects of such variations, thereby contributing to the enhancement of TB care and control.Patients and Methods: A survey was conducted across 49 randomly selected TB-designated hospitals in Guangxi using structured questionnaires and patient records. Missing data were addressed via median imputation. …”
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