Clinical Competence of Nurses and the Associated Factors in Public Hospitals of Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Shitaye Shibiru, Zeleke Aschalew, Mekidim Kassa, Agegnehu Bante, Abera Mersha

“…Nursing competency is an essential component for improving the quality of care in the healthcare system. However, assessing competency solely on the dimensions of skills and knowledge does not provide complete picture of a nurse ability to provide quality patient care. …”
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Addressing Healthcare Access Inequalities in South Africa: Evaluating Legislative and Human Rights Obligations and Proposing Strategies for Improvement by Mlondolozi Mvikweni

“…Finally learning from Cuba’s healthcare model to improve the South African Healthcare System. This study adds to the existing body of knowledge by conducting a thorough assessment of healthcare accessibility in South African legislation and its alignment with human rights standards. …”
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The role of polysaccharide-based biodegradable soft polymers in the healthcare sector by Zia Ullah Arif

“…Finally, this well-organized and critical review is expected to assist practitioners and researchers in gaining a deeper understanding of current trends, challenges, and potential solutions, thereby harnessing the immense potential of polysaccharide-based biomaterials in the healthcare system. Additionally, the utilization of polysaccharides in the biomedical sector aligns with principles of nature, contributing to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.…”
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Telehealth and Transformation of Nursing Care in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review by Ibrahim Al Baalharith, Mona Al Sherim, Sarah Hamad G. Almutairi, Azizah Saleh Alhaggas Albaqami

“…In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the inventions and adoption of mobile technologies such as an e-health application (app) called SEHA continue to revolutionize the healthcare system in the country. Purpose. The present systematic review is aimed at examining the technological impact on nursing in Saudi Arabia. …”
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The potential of digital health interventions to address health system challenges in Southeast Asia: A scoping review by Vanita Singh, Rosemol Johnson K, Anil G. Jacob, Oommen John

“…The objective of this study is to map the Digital Health Intervention (DHI) functionalities across the nine axes of the healthcare system challenges (HSCs) model; we use WHO's DHIs classification framework and the Health System Challenges model. …”
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Vaccination Coverage of the Elderly in Greece: A Cross-Sectional Nationwide Study by Dimitrios Papagiannis, Georgios Rachiotis, Anargiros Mariolis, Efterpi Zafiriou, Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis

“…Two hundred general practitioners (GPs) around the country from the primary healthcare system were invited to “participate,” and one hundred fifty from them participated in the present study. …”
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Malnutrition-Sarcopenia Syndrome: Is This the Future of Nutrition Screening and Assessment for Older Adults? by Maurits F. J. Vandewoude, Carolyn J. Alish, Abby C. Sauer, Refaat A. Hegazi

“…Both malnutrition and sarcopenia are associated with substantial adverse outcomes affecting both the patient and the healthcare system, including increased morbidity, mortality, rehospitalization rates, and healthcare costs. …”
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Informational support for women with endometriosis: a scoping review by Deniz Senyel, James H. Boyd, Melissa Graham

“…Due to the absence of a cure and the limited effectiveness of available treatments, acquiring accurate information is paramount for women to successfully navigate both their daily lives and the complexities of the healthcare system. This scoping review aimed to map the current literature on women with endometriosis information needs, their information seeking behaviour, and the format and scope of current information resources available. …”
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Perception among Healthcare Professionals of the Use of Social Media in Translating Research Evidence into Clinical Practice in Mangalore by Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan, Priya Rathi, Daivik Shah, Abhay Tyagi, Anish V. Rao, Koyel Paul, Joe Tomy

“…Social media has a potential to bring about major changes in the healthcare system. Objective. To find out the pattern of use of social media among healthcare professionals (HCPs) and perception, facilitators, and barriers of using social media, to translate evidence into clinical practice. …”
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Bilateral acute macular neuroretinopathy following influenza A infection by Charles W. Ryan, Rajesh C. Rao

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Cost-effectiveness analysis of romosozumab for severe postmenopausal osteoporosis at very high risk of fracture in Mexico. by Juan Pablo Diaz Martinez, Therese Aubry de Maraumont, Elly Natty Sánchez, Luis Miguel Camacho Cordero, Eric Yeh

“…The analysis was conducted from the perspective of the Mexican healthcare system and used a discount rate of 5% per annum. …”
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The impact of digital transformational leadership on digital intensity among primary healthcare entities: a moderated mediation model by Magdalena Kludacz-Alessandri, Liliana Hawrysz, Katarzyna Żak, Wei Zhang

“…Ultimately, this work provides important insights into the leadership style and agility of healthcare organizations in relation to digital transformation, considering the healthcare system's role.…”
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis Reaction to Permanent Tattoo Containing Paraphenylenediamine: A Case Report by Eliot Parascandolo, Samuel Puglisi, Miguel Marenco, Gregory Puglisi

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Frequency and Causes of Dental Complaints in the Yazd Medical Council Organization between 2017 and 2022 by Yasaman Sabaghzadegan, Sina Amini-Bahabadi, Fatemeh Owlia

“…This research sought to identify the rate and reasons behind complaints made against dentists to the healthcare system from 2017 to 2022.  Methods: This cross-sectional research entailed gathering existing data and examining complaint records from dentists at the Yazd Medical Council Organization. …”
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An Evaluation of the Contribution of African Traditional Medicine to Healthcare Delivery: A Case Study of Selected Herbal Centres in Akuapem, Ghana by Henry Kwaku Adu-Offei, John Kwaku Opoku

“…The purpose of this study is to comprehend the weaknesses and strengths of traditional medicine preparation, administration, and use within Ghana’s healthcare system. With the use of a semi-structured interview guide, purposive and random sampling techniques were employed in this qualitative study to gather data from a well-established traditional medical facility as well as two native healers all in the Akuapem enclave of Ghana. …”
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Paediatric one-day admission: why and is it necessary? by Jing Zhan Lock, Zi Xean Khoo, Jen Heng Pek

“…Conclusion: Paediatric one-day admissions present an opportunity to develop and implement interventions targeted at the healthcare system, the ED, the paediatric patient and their caregiver, in order to safely slow down and perhaps reverse the trend of increased hospital admissions.…”
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Exploring challenges and coping strategies in providing care for older adults with dementia: a qualitative study conducted in China by Yanan Cheng, Meijiazi Yang, Sha Ma

“…To alleviate the burden on dementia caregivers, particularly for those with low-income status, the government needs to prioritize enhancing the coverage of the long-term healthcare system and expanding the essential medication list. …”
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Virulence and Antimicrobial-Resistant Gene Profiles of Salmonella spp. Isolates from Chicken Carcasses Markets in Ibague City, Colombia by Kelly Johanna Lozano-Villegas, Iang Schroniltgen Rondón-Barragán

“…Salmonella spp. is one of the leading causes of foodborne bacterial infections, with major impacts on public health and healthcare system. Salmonella is commonly transmitted via the fecal-to-oral route, and food contaminated with the bacteria (e.g., poultry products) is considered a common source of infection, being a potential risk for public health. …”
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The application of resilience assessment grid in healthcare: A scoping review. by Mariam Safi, Bettina Ravnborg Thude, Frans Brandt, Robyn Clay-Williams

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The RAG is a promising tool to manage some of the current and future challenges of the healthcare system. To realise the potential benefits of the RAG, it is important that we move beyond the development phase of the RAG tool and use it to guide implementation and management of quality initiatives.…”
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A Retrospective Patient Chart Review and Survey in Patients with Cryopyrin-associated Periodic Syndromes Treated with Anakinra by Helen J. Lachmann, Renée J.G. Arnold, Marco Gattorno, Isabelle Koné-Paut, Alberto Ferreira, Jasmin Kümmerle-Deschner

“…Although improved, CAPS treatment remains suboptimal and a significant burden is placed upon patients, caregivers, and the healthcare system. With new agents available, it will be important to compare outcomes in patients using all therapeutic options.…”
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