Policy implications of physicians’ attitudes towards being examined by medical students by Ruth Kannai, Tamar Freud, Tsafnat Test, Roni Peleg

“…A total of 149 participants completed a structured questionnaire assessing their comfort with students observing, taking medical histories, and performing physical, intimate, and invasive examinations. …”
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Facilitators and challenges to ICD-11 implementation: a qualitative study using the consolidated framework for implementation science by Erwyn Chin Wei Ooi, Zaleha Md Isa, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf, Ahmad Soufi Ahmad Fuad, Hammad Fahli Sidek, Azman Ahmad, Mimi Nurakmal Mustapa, Mohamad Fadli Kharie, Shahidah Adilah Shith, Nuraidah Mohd Marzuki

“…Methods We used primary data gathered between April and May 2024 via semi-structured interviews with the implementers (n = 15) who were members of Malaysia’s national-level ICD-11 implementation committee. …”
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Burnout is a predictor of high ten-year risk of cardiovascular disease among health workers in Ghana by Kennedy Dodam Konlan

“…Also, health education on lifestyle modifications such as healthy dietary regimes and structured exercise patterns must be put in place by individual health workers, managers of hospitals and the Ministry of Health, Ghana to improve the overall health of employees and possibly reduce the incidence of burnout and CVDs among hospital staff.…”
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Maternal outcomes of pre-eclampsia with severe features and its determinants at Abebech Gobena Mothers and Childrens Health and Saint Peter’s Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Eth... by Mesfin Tadese, Wogene Asefa Damesa, Gebeyehu Shumet Solomon, Getu Engida Wakie, Saba Desta Tessema, Agizew Endale

“…The data was collected using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire through face-to-face interviews and a review clinical chart. …”
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Lessons from the Frontline: A Phenomenological Study into Faculty Members’ Experiences with Challenges of Remote Online Exams in Medical Sciences Universities by Mostafa Hadavinejad, Mahdieh Azin, Asieh Fatemidokht, Jalal Hassanshahi, Afsaneh Amiri Khorasani, Foad Iranmanesh

“…Data were gathered through comprehensive, semi-structured interviews lasting between 60 to 90 minutes, conducted either face-to-face or through online platforms. …”
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Analysis of the gypsum industry in Russia and methods of increasing the competitiveness of the organization on the example of JSC “Khabez Gypsum Plant” by A. G. Chekalov, O. V. Berezhnaya

“…They can improve their positions in the Russian market thanks to a well-structured organizational strategy aimed at satisfying consumers with the quality of their products, as well as their production methods. …”
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Understanding food choices and promoting healthier food options among online food delivery service users in Australia: a qualitative study by Adyya Gupta, Kathryn Backholer, Catherine E. Huggins, Rebecca Bennett, Gloria K.W. Leung, Anna Peeters

“…Methods This is a qualitative study. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with English speaking adults living in Victoria, Australia, aged 18 to 45 years who reported using OFDS at least once a month. …”
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Newborn care service utilization and associated factors among women who gave birth in Kore district, West Arsi zone, Ethiopia, 2022: a mixed method study by Ararso Hordofa Guye, Bekele Niguse Lata, Tomas Benti Tefera, Tadesse Nigussie, Beka Teressa Meka

“…Data were collected through a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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Prevalence of Leishmania infection in refugee camps: A serological and molecular study in Gambella and Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia. by Habtamu Belay, Adugna Abera, Esayas Aklilu, Bortola Abdisa, Mahlet Belachew, Heven Sime, Myrthe Pareyn, Tesfahun Bishaw, Saskia van Henten, Johan van Griensven, Geremew Tasew, Berhanu Erko

“…Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected using structured questionnaires. Ethical approval was granted, and informed consent was obtained. …”
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Predictors of Hypertension among Adult Female Population in Kpone-Katamanso District, Ghana by Kwabena Acheampong, Jackim M. Nyamari, Daniel Ganu, Stella Appiah, Xiongfeng Pan, Atipatsa Kaminga, Aizhong Liu

“…The data was collected using a structured questionnaire and physical measurements adapted from “WHO STEPwise approach to chronic disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS).” …”
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General practitioners’ scanning competence following tailored ultrasound training: a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study by Camilla Aakjær Andersen, Søren Lundbye-Christensen, Allan Riis, Ulrike Mehnert, Thomas Løkkegaard, Troels Mengel-Jørgensen, Liv Dyre Rasmussen, Nicolai Soll, Bo Stork, Søren Kæseler Andersen, Louise Pil, Christian Stjernebjerg, Ole Graumann, Martin Bach Jensen

“…The experts assessed the participants twice using the objective structured assessment of ultrasounds skills (OSAUS) standardized evaluation tool. …”
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Impact of Gaming Addiction on Sleep Quality among Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study from Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India by BG Shakthi Chakravarthy, Aamina Hussain, Roshni Mary Peter, VV Anantharaman

“…A two-stage random sampling method was used for sample selection. A semi-structured questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic details, the Gaming Addiction Scale (GAS), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to assess gaming addiction and sleep quality, respectively, were employed to collect data. …”
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Effectiveness of Finnish SISU training in enhancing prehospital personnels’ work performance: A randomised controlled pilot study by Hanna Vihonen, Janne Karvonen, Harri Gustafsberg, Juha-Matti Huhta, Heidi Kangasniemi, Timo Jama, Sanna Hoppu

“…A blinded observer evaluated the participants’ situational awareness and decision-making skills using a structured observer form, awarding them a maximum of 10 points. …”
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Challenges associated with using continence management products: Qualitative study set in India, Papua New Guinea and Romania by Cathy Murphy, Lucie Pannell, Ritu Ghosh, Sureshkumar Kamalakannan, Vennila Palanivelu, Almah Kuambu, Ben Zuvani, George Stefan, Iuliana Mesesan

“…Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 63 people (continence product user n = 42, parent/carer n = 21) who took part in a total of 54 interviews in India, Papua New Guinea and Romania. …”
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Occurrence and risk of human infection and antimicrobial susceptibilities of escherichia coli isolates from beef sold for human consumption in Jos metropolis, Plateau state Nigeria... by Yohanna Iliya, Jacob Kwada Paghi Kwaga, Grace Sabo Kia, Yakubu Gunya Dogonyaro Dashe, Godwin Ojonugwa Agada, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Charles Michael Akatobi

“…Information on socio-demographic characteristics, practices and awareness on AMR were collected using a semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. The isolates were tested for susceptibilities to 14 antibiotics using Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method and the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of Ciprofloxacin using commercially prepared evaluator strips (Oxoid, UK). …”
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Innovative Cardiac Rehabilitation: Effects of Adaptive Postural Balance Exercise on Coronary Artery Disease and Type 2 Diabetes by Qin D, Liu G, Zhang J, Lin S, Liu X, Zhao J, Zhang Q, Ma M, Wang S

“…The intervention lasted 8 weeks, including a structured 6-week training phase. Metabolic markers and exercise endurance were assessed at baseline (week 1) and post-intervention (week 8). …”
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Comparison of the ArtekMed mixed reality teleconsultation system with a standard video call system in critical care: user acceptance and feasibility analysis by Nadine Liebchen, Julia Schrader-Reichling, Frieder Pankratz, Marc Lazarovici, Selina Kim, Jennifer Tempfli, Ulrich Eck, Stephan Prückner

“…A mixed-methods approach was followed to explore structured pre- and post-trial interviews with qualitative and quantitative analyses including standardized usability scores (NASA Task Load Index, System Usability Scale SUS). …”
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Association between social capital and mortality among community-dwelling older adults in Myanmar 2018–2022: a prospective cohort study by Yuka Ohaku, Yuki Shirakura, Yuiko Nagamine, Yuri Sasaki, Daisuke Takagi, Ikuma Nozaki, Than Win Nyunt, Reiko Saito, Yugo Shobugawa

“…Methods This prospective cohort study examined the effects of social capital on all-cause mortality among older adults in Myanmar from 2018 to 2022, using structured questionnaires based on the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study. …”
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Gamification resources in education: A theoretical approach by N. A. Astashova, S. K. Bondyreva, O. S. Popova

“…The concept of gamification of education is part of the concept of the game and reflects the current trends in the development of education based on the strategy and tactics of gaming activities, structured in a special way taking into account the resources of game principles, mechanics, methods and techniques. …”
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Development of a Mobile-Based Personal Health Record for Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Management: Protocol for a Study Based on Action Research Design by Dian Budi Santoso, Martina Sinta Kristanti, Dian Kesumapramudya Nurputra, Retno Sutomo

“…MethodsThis study will adopt an action research design structured into 4 stages: diagnosing, planning, taking, and evaluating action. …”
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