Psychological interventions for chronic non-specific low back pain: protocol of a systematic review with network meta-analysis by Lingxiao Chen, Jill Hayden, Manuela Ferreira, Emma Ho, Milena Simic, Claire Ashton-James, Josielli Comachio, Paulo Ferreira

“…The primary outcomes will include physical function and pain intensity, and secondary outcomes will include health-related quality of life, fear avoidance, intervention compliance and safety. …”
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Integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine nursing of a patient undergoing toe amputation for diabetic foot ulcers (1例糖尿病足截趾术后患者的中西医结合护理体会)... by TONG Fenfei (仝粉飞), ZHI Hui (智慧), LIU Jinjing (刘津京), ZHENG Wen (郑雯)

“…Based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome differentiation, Traditional Chinese Medicine ointment rubbing, Tuina on meridian and acupoints, five-element music therapy were carried out to relieve pain, eliminate lower limb swelling, promote wound healing, reduce the incidence of local infection and complications, improve peripheral circulation and neurotrophic status, improve patients' self-care ability and quality of life. . (本文总结1例糖尿病足截趾术后患者的中西医结合护理经验。术后在加强下肢体位护理、针对性用药指导、疼痛护理、健康宣教等护理措施基础上, 基于辨证施护, 开展中药膏摩、经穴推拿、五音疗法等中医疗法, 旨在缓解疼痛, 消除下肢肿胀, 促进创面愈合, 降低局部感染及并发症发生率, 改善患者周围循环及神经营养状态, 提高患者自理能力及生活质量。)…”
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Research progress of Traditional Chinese Medicine extended care for patients with sleep disorders after stroke (卒中后睡眠障碍中医延续性护理研究进展) by ZHANG Shuai (张帅), WANG Li (王丽), HUANG Chaoping (黄朝萍), LIANG Hui (梁慧), CHENG Jiangyan (李艳敏), TANG Ling (程江艳), (唐玲)

“…It is characterized by the high morbidity, poor prognosis and reduced quality of life. The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM )extended care has unique advantages in preventing sleep disorders after stroke. …”
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Efficacy of unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in adolescents (UP-A) in China: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Xue Gao, Lu Liu, Mei-Rong Pan, Hai-Mei Li, Yu-Feng Wang, Xue-Ying Liu, Zhong-Fang Fu, Qiujin Qian

“…We will evaluate the efficacy of the UP-A, through the following primary and secondary outcomes: emotional disorder severity, emotional symptoms, emotion regulation, cognitive patterns, executive function, resilience, quality of life, social and family functioning. Participants will be assessed at baseline (T1), week 4 (T2), week 8 (T3), post-treatment (T4) and 3 month follow-up (T5).Discussion This protocol outlines the first randomised controlled trial investigating the efficacy of the UP-A among Chinese adolescents with emotional disorders. …”
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Acute Stroke in northern Portugal: outcomes and characteristics of patients in a Medical-Surgical Emergency Department by Sandra Domingues, Tiago Barros, João Correia, Arlindo Cruz, Nuno Araújo, Liliana Silva

“…Future research should focus on long-term outcomes and quality-of-life measures. …”
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Development of specialist palliative care in Dutch hospitals between 2014 and 2020: a repeated survey by N. van Velzen, L. Brom, M. J. D. L van der Vorst, M. L. Kiers, M. F. M. Wagemans, H. Kazimier, M. S. A. Boddaert, N. J. H. Raijmakers, A. Stoppelenburg

“…Abstract Background Specialist palliative care teams (SPCTs) have significant benefits for patients with advanced disease or frailty, including improved quality of life, greater satisfaction with care, and less potentially inappropriate care at the end of life. …”
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Economic impact of potentially inappropriate prescribing and related adverse events in older people: a cost-utility analysis using Markov models by Kathleen Bennett, Frank Moriarty, Tom Fahey, Caitriona Cahir

“…We developed Markov models incorporating the AEs of each PIP, populated with published estimates of probabilities, health system costs (in 2014 euro) and utilities.Participants A hypothetical cohort of 65 year olds analysed over 35 1-year cycles with discounting at 5% per year.Outcome measures Incremental cost, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios with 95% credible intervals (CIs, generated in probabilistic sensitivity analysis) between each PIP and an appropriate alternative strategy. …”
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Activities of daily living after surgery among older patients with gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary-pancreatic cancers: a retrospective observational study using nationwide healt... by Ayako Okuyama, Takahiro Higashi, Hisashi Kosaka, Asao Ogawa, Masaki Kaibori

“…The potential decline in ADLs should be carefully considered preoperatively to best maintain the patient’s quality of life postsurgery.…”
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Associated Factors of Cholelithiasis among Younger Children with Sickle Cell Disease at the National Reference Center for Sickle Cell Disease in Brazzaville, Congo by Firmine Olivia Galiba Atipo Tsiba, Clément Pacha Mikia, Jennifer Armandine Elira Samba, Jade Vanessa Nziengui Mboumba, Félix Malanda, Clausina Mikolele Ahoui, Alexis Elira Dokekias

“…In the absence of management, they expose the patient to complications that can hinder the quality of life and sometimes even death. This survey aimed to identify the associated factors of the occurrence of cholelithiasis. …”
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Protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial examining the effects of temporarily pausing Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy to coincide with SARS-CoV-2 vaccination... by Abhishek Abhishek, Jonathan A Cook, Helen M Parry, Anne Francis, Lelia Duley, Vicki S Barber, Paul Moss, Nicholas Peckham

“…Secondary outcomes are RBD antibody levels at 12 weeks postbooster vaccination, participant global assessments of disease activity, blood films, full blood count and lactate dehydrogenase levels, impact on quality of life, self-reported adherence with request to temporarily pause or continue BTKi, T cell response against spike protein and relative neutralising antibody titre against SARS-CoV-2 viral variants. …”
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Assessment of factors predicting the nutritional status of geriatric people in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia by Samar Lafi Aljohani

“…Background: On a global level, geriatric malnutrition is a substantial problem as it has many adverse health outcomes including increased morbidity and death rates, in addition to poor health-related quality of life. This study aims to assess the nutritional status of patients attending geriatric clinics at hospitals. …”
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Analyzing Worn-Out Texture Regeneration from Urban Branding Perspective Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) (Case Study: Worn-Out Texture of Shahr-e-Kord) by Dvood Mahdavi, Ali Mohammadi Gojani, Waliullah Nazari

“…AbstractUrban regeneration, a contemporary approach to revitalizing worn-out urban areas, has a tremendous impact on the quality of life and sustainability of residents. When combined with creative strategies like urban branding, this approach can spur the growth and enhancement of dilapidated urban fabric, ultimately boosting a city's competitiveness. …”
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Predictors of anxiety and depression in patients with oral cancer undergoing radical resection with reconstructive surgery by Kento Kaminogo, Satoshi Yamaguchi, Tatsuya Tokura, Hiroyuki Kimura, Shinichi Kishi, Norihisa Ichimura, Noriyuki Yamamoto, Go Ohara, Hui Chen, Norio Ozaki, Masashi Ikeda, Hideharu Hibi

“…Objectives: The reduced survival rate and diminished quality of life (QOL) observed in cancer patients with depression have garnered significant attention in recent years. …”
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Implementing a Care Model for Bedridden Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Study in Northeastern Thailand by Panpanit L, Jongudomkarn D, Doungmungkorn A, Boontoch K, Neelasmith S, Manorat M, Maneerat T

“…Despite investments in stroke prevention, inadequate support exists for severely disabled stroke survivors (SSs) and their caregivers, particularly in enhancing their quality of life.Purpose: This research aimed to explore the experiences of SSs receiving home care, develop and implement a care model to enhance community volunteer caregivers’ (CVCGs) capabilities, and evaluate the outcomes of this model for bedridden stroke survivors in Northeastern Thailand.Methods: A research and development study was conducted in low-income, semi-urban communities in Northeastern Thailand, comprising three phases: 1) situation analysis, 2) development of a community care model, and 3) implementation and evaluation. …”
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Trifluridine/tipiracil regimen in combination with bevacizumab for metastatic colorectal cancer in the third line: an expert opinion by Carmine Pinto, Sara Lonardi, Evaristo Maiello, Erika Martinelli, Michele Prisciandaro, Lisa Salvatore, Lisa Salvatore, Andrea Sartore-Bianchi, Andrea Sartore-Bianchi, Mario Scartozzi, Giuseppe Aprile, Chiara Cremolini, Alberto Sobrero

“…The prolongation of survival along with the preservation of quality of life, possibly avoiding harmful cumulative toxicities, is the primary therapeutic aim for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in the third-line setting. …”
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In vitro antimicrobial activity of selected mouthwashes on Streptococcus species isolated from adult patients with dental caries by Francisca Nwaokorie, UO Edet, OM Odeniyi, UC Ndu, O Alabi, KA Umeizudike

“… Objective: Dental caries is a preventable oral disease with economic burdens and effects on the quality of life. The study aimed to isolate Streptococcus species implicated in dental caries and also evaluate the antimicrobial potential of three brands of mouthwashes. …”
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Gait physiotherapy with motor imagery in people with Parkinson’s disease: a protocol for randomized control GAITimagery trial by Constanza San Martín Valenzuela, Constanza San Martín Valenzuela, Constanza San Martín Valenzuela, Esperanza Ramírez Murcia, Estela Aznar-Requena, Dalia García Sotolongo, Rebeca Rosas-Martín, M. Luz Sánchez-Sánchez, M. Luz Sánchez-Sánchez

“…The tertiary outcomes are related to Quality of life, Daily life activities, Freezing of gait, Balance, Mobility, and Gait performance measures to psychometrics and biomechanics instruments. …”
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Value of ctDNA in surveillance of adjuvant chemosensitivity and regimen adjustment in stage III colon cancer: a protocol for phase II multicentre randomised controlled trial (REVIS... by Jun Huang, Rui Fan, Ziqiang Wang, Meng Qiu, Jiahao Zhou, Zikai Zhou, Xiangbing Deng, Qingbin Wu

“…Secondary endpoints include the ctDNA clearance rate, 2-year disease-free survival, distant metastasis-free survival, chemotherapy-related side effects and quality of life.Ethics and dissemination This trial has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the West China Hospital, Sichuan University (approval number: 20231998). …”
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User Experience of a Semi-Immersive Musical Serious Game to Stimulate Cognitive Functions in Hospitalized Older Patients: Questionnaire Study by Laurent Samson, Lena Carcreff, Frédéric Noublanche, Sophie Noublanche, Hélène Vermersch-Leiber, Cédric Annweiler

“…Further studies are needed to evaluate the potential benefits of clinical factors such as neurocognitive functions, mood, depression, or quality of life.…”
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Support Needs of Patients with Cushing’s Disease and Cushing’s Syndrome: Results of a Survey Conducted in Germany and the USA by Ilonka Kreitschmann-Andermahr, Sonja Siegel, Christa Gammel, Karen Campbell, Leslie Edwin, Agnieszka Grzywotz, Victoria Kuhna, Maria Koltowska-Häggström, Oliver Müller, Michael Buchfelder, Bernadette Kleist

“…In view of the high disease burden of CD/CS patients and long-term impaired quality of life, the present survey was conducted to gain information about subjective illness distress and patients’ specific needs in terms of supportive measures beyond medical interventions. …”
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