Nutritional status and barriers to optimal nutrition among pediatric patients with cancer in tanzania: a quantitative analysis by Deogratias M. Katabalo, Yadurshini Raveendran, Anthony Cuthbert Liwa, Benson R. Kidenya, Kristin Schroeder

“…Caregivers completed structured questionnaires adapted from the Hunger Vital Sign™ and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Nutrition-related Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Questionnaire to assess the risk of food insecurity and caregiver nutrition knowledge and perceptions. …”
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Magnitude and factors of delayed first case incision time among elective surgical patients at tikur anbessa specialized hospital, addis ababa ethiopia, 2022/23: a hospital-based cr... by Geresu Gebeyehu, Denekew Azene, Siryet Tesfaye

“…The data were collected using a structured questionnaire and systematic sampling method. …”
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Sport-specific impacts of ball games on adolescent brain function: a network meta-analysis of executive cognitive tasks by Yang Wang, Zixuan Luo, Tongyan Zhang, Muyan Zhang, Leonid Kapilevich, Jiale Wang

“…These findings highlight potential links between structured physical activity and neurocognitive outcomes, supporting its consideration in youth health promotion strategies aimed at fostering brain development, mental resilience, and lifelong cognitive health. …”
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Health leaders’ perspectives and attitudes on medical assistance in dying and its legalization: a qualitative study by Amanda Yee, Eryn Tong, Rinat Nissim, Camilla Zimmermann, Sara Allin, Jennifer L. Gibson, Madeline Li, Gary Rodin, Gilla K. Shapiro

“…Methods In this qualitative study, we conducted online semi-structured interviews with health leaders from April 2021 to January 2022. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with adverse drug reactions among patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy at a tertiary hospital in south western Uganda: A cross-section... by Nangosya Moses, Sarad Pawar Naik Bukke, Narayana Goruntla, Daniel Chans Mwandah, Bontu Aschale Abebe, Fredrick Atwiine, Muyindike Rhoda Winnie, Tadele Mekuriya Yadesa

“…Data was collected using an interviewer-administered, semi-structured questionnaire and a review of patient charts. …”
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Improving Pressure Steam Sterilization Quality Through Healthcare Failure Mode and Effects Analysis: A Pre-Post Intervention Study in Central Sterile Supply Departments by Zhang Y, Hu R, Chen Y, Liu X, Wu J, Yi L

“…Yanrong Zhang,1,2 Ruixue Hu,1,2 Yanhua Chen,1,2 Xiaoxiao Liu,1,2 Jin Wu,1,2 Liangying Yi1,2 1Department of Sterile Processing Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China; 2Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Liangying Yi, Department of Sterile Processing Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 20 Section 3, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People’s Republic of China, Email yiliangying88@163.comObjective: To evaluate the effectiveness of Healthcare Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (HFMEA) in reducing quality defects during pressure steam sterilization in the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD).Methods: The study followed a structured HFMEA framework: (1) A multidisciplinary team (n=7) with CSSD expertise was established to analyze sterilization workflows, including instrument scanning, sterilization verification, and post-sterilization cooling. (2) Process mapping and risk prioritization were conducted using a 4-level severity/occurrence matrix (adapted from Australian clinical risk criteria) to calculate Risk Priority Numbers (RPN=Severity×Occurrence). …”
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Perbandingan Tool Forensik Data Recovery Berbasis Android menggunakan Metode NIST by Imam Riadi, Sunardi Sunardi, Sahiruddin Sahiruddin

“…Fone for Android and Oxygen Forensics Suite 2014, and use the NIST method which has a structured framework and forensic process that ensures investigators follow the steps of the research so that the results can be justified. …”
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Hypertension and associated risk factor among individuals attending tertiary care center in Sitapur district – A cross-sectional study by Jaideep Kumar Chaubey, Santosh Kumar, Monika Singh, Arslan Neyaz

“…Data were collected through a pretested, semi-structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic, behavioral, psychosocial, and clinical factors. …”
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The effectiveness of a transtheoretical model based on health education intervention on adherence to methadone maintenance treatment: a quasi-experimental study by Yousef Asli Khalan, Mohammad Hossein Kaveh, Masoud Karimi, Elahe Zare, Abdolrahim Asadollahi

“…Policymakers should consider integrating structured educational programs based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) into existing Medication Management Therapy (MMT) services. …”
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The 4-step Early Research Exposure Model: Fostering Research Acumen in Undergraduate Medical Students by Anita S Chalak, Yogesh R Pawade, Shivaji S Chalak, Kinjalka Ghosh

“…This study aimed to develop and evaluate the 4-step Early Research Exposure (ERE) Model, which provides a structured framework to introduce students to research, nurture their skills, and inspire them to pursue research-oriented careers. …”
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Patients’ Perspectives on Social Barriers to Care and the Acceptability and Impact of a Community Health Worker Program in Outpatient Ophthalmology by Rustam Z, Amezcua Moreno J, Tran D, Ferguson K, Woods R, Cai CX

“…The purpose of this semi-qualitative study was 1) solicit patient-reported social needs and what they consider barriers to their ophthalmic care, 2) determine the acceptability of discussing SDoH in eye care, and 3) determine the acceptability of leveraging a CHW to address social needs.Methods: A total of 50 adults with type 2 diabetes at the Wilmer Eye Institute participated in semi-structured interviews. The interview included questions on barriers to care, acceptance of SDoH discussion in eye clinics, ideas to address SDoH and acceptability of CHWs. …”
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Advancing the measurement of knowledge, attitudes and practices of health workers who care for women and girls who have undergone female genital mutilation/ cutting (FGM/C): A qual... by Christina X Marea, Nicole Warren, Nancy Glass, Wisal Ahmed, Christina C Pallitto

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted 32 semi-structured individual interviews with global clinical and research experts on FGM/C from 30 countries including participants from Africa, Australia/ New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. …”
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Implementing patient and public involvement (PPI) in eye research: reflections from developing a research study on Geographic Atrophy treatment acceptability by Jamie Enoch, David Matthews, Arevik Ghulakhszian, Mandeep Sekhon, Tamsin Callaghan, David Crabb, Christiana Dinah, Deanna Taylor

“…This questionnaire consisted of Likert-type scale questions, semi-structured interview questions, and an elicitation task considering different hypothetical treatment scenarios. …”
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What do parents think about the quality and safety of care provided by hospitals to children and young people with an intellectual disability? A qualitative study using thematic an... by Natalie Ong, Abbie Lucien, Janet Long, Janelle Weise, Annette Burgess, Merrilyn Walton

“…Design, Setting and Participants Parents of children with intellectual disability from two paediatric hospitals and a palliative care unit participated in semi‐structured interviews to elicit their experiences of their child's care in the context of patient safety. …”
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Impact of nurse-led self-management education on type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis by Jiabao Sun, Zhenwei Fan, Mengyuan Kou, Xuewei Wang, Zhongmin Yue, Min Zhang

“…Inclusion criteria comprised: randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing nurse-led DSME (≥3 structured sessions) vs. usual care or other non-nurse-led interventions. …”
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Breast Cancer Survivors' Perceptions of Their Cardiovascular Care During Treatment With Anthracyclines or Trastuzumab: A Qualitative Analysis by Arnethea L. Sutton, Ashley Turner, America Vijil, Victoria Williams, Paulette Omeaku, Wendy Bottinor, Avirup Guha, Lakeshia Cousin, Susan Hong, Christin Haynes, Sara Gómez‐Trillos

“…Methods This qualitative analysis included semi‐structured interviews with breast cancer survivors who received potentially cardiotoxic treatment(s). …”
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Determinants of smoking and smoking cessation among health professionals in Serbia: A cross-sectional study by Krstev Srmena, Marinković Jelena, Simić Snežana, Jovićević Ana, Marković-Denić Ljiljana

“…Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Standard statistical methods were used to calculate prevalence rates, and multivariate logistic regressions to evaluate independent predictors of smoking pattern. …”
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Hantavirus in rodents in the United States: Temporal and spatial trends and report of new hosts by Francisca Astorga, Abdelghafar Alkishe, Paanwaris Paansri, Gabriel Mantilla, Luis E. Escobar

“…The NEON dataset, derived from a multiyear and structured surveillance system, revealed the extensive distribution of hantavirus across broad taxonomic and environmental ranges. …”
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Does Education Design Matter? Evaluating an Evidence-Based Continuing Education Intervention on Genomic Testing for Primary Care; a Pre-Test Post-Test Study by Sharon Mitchell, Felix M. Schmitz, Janusz Janczukowicz, Ann-Lea Buzzi, Noëlle Haas, Tanja Hitzblech, Julia Wagenfuehr, Idris Guessous, Sissel Guttormsen

“…These findings underscore the importance of structured CE programmes, highlighting instructional design as a key factor in optimising learning outcomes.…”
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Uptake of combined immunoprophylaxis for newborns exposed to hepatitis B virus in a high hepatitis B endemic rural setting in Northern Ghana by Okasha Mohammed, Senoo-Dogbey Vivian Efua, Charles Ampong Adjei, Irene Owusu Darkwa, Adiza Atoko Mumuni

“…Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Data was coded entered and analyzed using SPSS version 26. …”
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