Moving towards routine evaluation of quality of inpatient pediatric care in Kenya. by David Gathara, Rachael Nyamai, Fred Were, Wycliffe Mogoa, Jamlick Karumbi, Elesban Kihuba, Stephen Mwinga, Jalemba Aluvaala, Mercy Mulaku, Rose Kosgei, Jim Todd, Elizabeth Allen, Mike English, SIRCLE/Ministry of Health Hospital Survey Group

“…A routinely introduced structured pediatric admission record form improved documentation of core admission symptoms and signs (median score for signs 22/22 and 8/22 when form used and not used respectively). …”
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Background factors of crisis distance learning perception by O. A. Valger, I. A. Vezner, O. A. Sklyomina

“…The research frame combined qualitative and quan­titative methods and included a series of semi-structured interviews with volunteers from the student which then served as a basis for an in-depth questionnaire with the sample of 115 respondents in the general population sample of 558 students. …”
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Cyclic patterns of high-risk behaviours within ballet culture by Meigan Picard, Michael Gaetz

“…Methods A total of 10 female ballet dancers aged 18–25 years of age participated in a structured interview either in-person or online via Zoom. …”
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Evaluating the Development, Reliability, and Validation of the Tele-Primary Care Oral Health Clinical Information System Questionnaire: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by Rosnah Sutan, Shahida Ismail, Roszita Ibrahim

“…The second phase was to assess its psychometric testing for reliability and validity. ResultsA structured questionnaire of 65 items was constructed to assess the TPC-OHCIS delivery for primary health care use based on literature and has been validated by 10 experts, and 319 respondents answered the 65-item TPC-OHCIS questionnaire, with mean item scores ranging from 1.99 (SD 0.67) to 2.85 (SD 1.019). …”
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Awareness, burden and treatment of uterine fibroids: a web-based Italian survey by Felice Petraglia, Stefano Angioni, Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo, Michele Vignali

“…This survey aimed to report how Italian women perceive and approach UFs, in order to raise healthcare professionals (HCPs)’, institutions’ and women’s awareness of UFs and their treatment options. 1508 Italian women aged 30–50 years completed a web-based survey, answering a structured questionnaire focused on UF prevalence, symptomatology and impact, management and awareness. …”
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AquaDualPark Study - Effects of Aquatic and Land-Based Dual-Task Exercise Program on Motor and Cognitive Functions of People With Parkinson’s Disease: Protocol for a Randomized Cli... by Adriano Zanardi da Silva, Vera Lúcia Israel

“…Conclusions: This protocol outlined a structured approach to evaluating the effectiveness of land and aquatic-based exercise interventions in individuals with PD. …”
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Identification and ranking of disadvantages of coopetition strategy in the healthcare supply chain: the mix of the thematic analysis and ordinal priority approach by Esmaeil Mazroui Nasrabadi, Zahra Sadeqi-Arani, Abolfazl Sadeqi-Arani

“…In the qualitative phas, semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis method were used to identify the disadvantages. …”
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Traceability System in Halal Procurement: A Bibliometric Review by Ilyas Masudin, Bima Bagos Rahmatullah, Muhammad Armand Agung, Inka Amalia Dewanti, Dian Palupi Restuputri

“…<i>Methods</i>: The method uses a sample of about 200 articles from the structured literature study period in 2007–2021. We use Perish application to identify journals, articles, citations, authors, and keywords. …”
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A shared approach to managing urinary tract infections in nursing homes improved perceived care quality, workload, and collaboration – a qualitative study by Sif Helene Arnold, Melissa M. W. Thomsen, Marius Brostrøm Kousgaard, Jette Nygaard Jensen

“…We held 9 seminars in the Capital Region of Denmark in 2022 and conducted 15 semi-structured online and phone interviews with participants.Results Our findings indicate that the intervention clarified workflows, encouraged nursing staff to adhere to agreements, and increased trust and respect between nursing homes and general practice. …”
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Personal Responsibility with Health. Differents Social Actors Knowledges and Perceptions by Isabel Pilar Luis Gonzálvez, Yusdany Torres Jiménez, Adolfo Álvarez Pérez

“…The information was obtained through semi-structured interviews and surveys. Discourse content analysis and descriptive data analysis were performed using absolute and relative frequencies. …”
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A qualitative study of pharmacists’ perceptions and awareness of homoeopathic medicines in Durban, South Africa by Nokuthula H. Mavela, Ingrid M.S. Couchman, Themba Mgwaba, Celenkosini T. Nxumalo

“…Data were collected using individual interviews utilising a semi-structured interview guide. An audiotape was used to record the data which were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically, following Tech’s steps of data analysis. …”
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Experiences and perceptions of students in occupational therapy regarding the use of desktop virtual environments-based simulation: a qualitative study by Zhizhuo Wang, Peiyun Wu, Shaoyun Shi, Weiwei Zhang, Cheng Lin

“…Conclusion This study supported that structured reflection enhanced learning through the medium of virtual simulation, which promoted the desktop VE-based simulation in other areas of healthcare professional education.…”
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Physical Activity as a Central Pillar of Lifestyle Modification in the Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Narrative Review by Rodrigo Núñez-Cortés, Joaquín Salazar-Méndez, Jo Nijs

“…<b>Methods</b>: A narrative structured review was conducted. We searched MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Reviews using terms related to chronic pain and lifestyle. …”
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Analysis of heat transfer in Casson fluid flow due to aligned flat plate with leading edge accretion and slip boundary conditions by Jaganathan Jayaprakash, Vediyappan Govindan, Haewon Byeon

“…By building on current optimization practices in metallurgical plants and power generation facilities, our research provides a structured approach to enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs related to heat management and accretion. …”
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Medical technologists’ experiences handling medical specimens during the COVID-19 pandemic by Mamodiege C. Mafolo, Eunice Mutava, Alethea Sunnasy, Alida S. du Plessis-Faurie

“…The data were gathered via in-depth, semi-structured interviews, which were audio recorded, professionally transcribed and coded. …”
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Remote online teaching beyond COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study across Physiotherapy programs in Italy by Mauro Di Bari, Manuela Deodato, Matteo Paci, Roberto Gatti

“…Methods Following accreditated checklists for qualitative research, semi-structured interviews were conducted by members of the National Directorate of the Physiotherapy programs in Italy. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with hyperuricemia among people living with HIV in Uganda: a cross-sectional study at a tertiary hospital in Uganda by Jeremiah Mutinye Kwesiga, Reagan Nkonge, Brenda Namanda, Martin Nabwana, Joseph Baruch Baluku

“…Methods: Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, anthropometric and blood pressure measurements, and analysis of fasting blood glucose, blood lipids, glycated hemoglobin, and serum uric acid of blood samples from participants. …”
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Feasibility and Usability of Low-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Pediatric Neuroimaging in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Qualitative Study by Rowand E, Owusu R, Sibole A, Abu-Haydar E, Delarosa JR

“…Recent advancements in low-field (< 100 milliteslas) magnetic resonance imaging (LFMRI) hold significant promise for improving access to pediatric neuroimaging due to the technology’s lower costs, portability, and reduced infrastructure and training requirements.Purpose: Explore user needs and experiences on the training and use of a portable LFMRI for pediatric neuroimaging in LMICs.Methods: We conducted qualitative interviews with end users of the LFMRI systems across 11 sites in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Pakistan, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia. A semi-structured questionnaire with open-ended questions on usability and feasibility was used to encourage participants to share their experiences and opinions on ease of use, user satisfaction, and integration into local health systems.Results: Among 46 participants, key challenges were reported in infant positioning, power stability, and internet connectivity. …”
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Exploring the decision-making process of Chinese older adults transitioning to continuing care retirement communities: a qualitative study by Meina Yuan, Nan Ding, Jinping Zhao, Tao Xue, Xinyi Xu, Yuanshuo Ma, Jie Hu

“…Methods A qualitative research approach was employed, involving semi-structured in-depth interviews with 20 older adults residing in a large CCRC in Hebei, China. …”
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Quantitative analysis of feeding kitchen food waste to domestic animals in rural and semi-urban areas from Sammanthurai Divisional Secretariat Division in Sri Lanka by Mohamed G. Mohamed Thariq, Mohamed I. Mufassara, Mohamed M. Mohamed Najim

“…The weight of KFW fed to domestic and stray animals was recorded before feeding. A semi-structured questionnaire was also used to collect the necessary data from the households selected. …”
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