Qualitative analysis of cardiovascular disease prevention in dental practice by Áine O'Farrell, Chee H. Liew, Rosemary Geoghegan, Gerard T. Flaherty

“…This study aimed to describe dentists’ perceptions and practices regarding CVD prevention in practice. Study design and methods: A qualitative study design, using semi-structured interviews, was used to determine the perceptions, practices, barriers, and enablers of dentists towards the implementation of CVD prevention in practice. …”
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Nonpharmacological Interventions for Protection of Myocardial Ischemia-reperfusion Injury among Patient with ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Brief Review by Mandeep Kumar Jangra, Mehroz Ahmed Mirza, Manu Goyal

“…Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcomes, Study design format was used to assess the eligibility of articles where population was ST elevated MI; Intervention was any nonpharmacological interventions such as ischemic postconditioning, therapeutic hypothermia, low level laser therapy (LLLT), remote ischemic conditioning (RIC), and therapeutic hyperoxemia; Comparator can be placebo/sham or control groups, Outcomes were infarct size and cardiac biomarkers and study design can be randomized clinical trials, pre–post experimental studies, etc. …”
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Concurrent Force Feedback on Load Symmetry in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients by Steni Sackiriyas, Becky Heinert, Drew Rutherford, Gwen M Fritz, Thomas W Kernozek

“…Additionally, a secondary purpose was to examine the retention of any changes over the course of a week. # Study design Case-series study # Methods This observational, repeated-measures study design examined the effect of concurrent force feedback training on the mean and standard deviation of load symmetry index during the leg press and squat exercises in 26 patients with TKA in an outpatient sports medicine clinic.The load asymmetry was measured with loadpad sensors placed underneath the each extremity during leg press and squat (baseline), after one training session consisting of concurrent force feedback during these exercises within a single physical therapy session (post feedback), and after seven to ten days of a washout period (post retention). …”
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Influence of Altered Knee Angle on Electromyographic Activity of Hamstring Muscles Between Nordic Hamstring Exercise and Nordic Hamstring Exercise with Incline Slope Lower Leg Boar... by Taspol Keerasomboon, Toshiaki Soga, Norikazu Hirose

“… # Purpose This study aimed to investigate the influence of changing muscle length on hamstring electromyographic activity during an isometric NHE, while maintaining an equal moment arm. # Study Design A crossover study design # Methods Sixteen male volunteers performed two types of conventional NHE, one with knees on the floor (NHE) and one with the legs placed upon an incline slope of a lower leg board (NHEB). …”
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Somatosensory-Evoked Potentials and Clinical Assessments of Sensory Function Over Time in Patients With Subacute Stroke by Hiroshi Fuseya, Syoichi Tashiro, Osamu Takahashi, Yukiko Kobayashi, Tetsuya Tsuji, Katsuhiro Mizuno

“…Conclusion: Despite the limitations of the retrospective study design, our study highlights the utility of SEPs for evaluating sensory function in patients with subacute stroke, setting the foundation for further investigations on the use of SEPs to assess functional changes in patients with subacute stroke undergoing rehabilitation.…”
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Efficacy and safety of anti-thrombotic therapy after surgical mitral valve repair: a scoping review by Jian Ye, Jenny Chen, Hazal Ece Babadagli, Ricky Turgeon, Erica HZ Wang

“…This scoping review aimed to summarise current evidence on the safety and efficacy of anti-thrombotic therapy after MVr, identify knowledge gaps and propose a future study design.Methods We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Clinicaltrials.gov, the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform and bibliographies of included trials, guidelines and other reviews from inception to 17 September 2024. …”
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Predictive Values of Preoperative Tests for Difficult Laryngoscopy and Intubation in Adult Patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital by Tadese Tamire, Habtamu Demelash, Wosenyeleh Admasu

“…The main objective of this study was to assess the magnitude and predictive values of preoperative tests for difficult laryngoscopy and intubation, among surgical patients who underwent elective surgery under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation in Tikur Anbessa Hospital from February 1 to March 30, 2016. Study Design. A facility-based cross-sectional study design was used. …”
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Empowering Social Environment as Scaffolding for Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Teaching Basic Communication by Ni Nyoman Padmadewi, I Made Sukma Adisetiawan Sukadana, I Putu Yoga Purandina, Ida Ayu Fortuna Ningrum, Lesly Narwasti Ndun

“…This research aimed to describe how the social environment is empowered and created to help students with ASD learn to communicate. The study's design was a multi-case study conducted in an inclusive school in North Bali. …”
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Assessing research methodologies used to evaluate inequalities in end-of-life cancer care research: a scoping review protocol by Sam Harper, Natalie G Coburn, Alyson L Mahar, Laura E Davis, Julie Hallet, Peter Tanuseputro, Geetanjali D Datta, Colleen Webber, Allison Wiens, Lauren Konikoff

“…Introduction To provide equitable cancer care at the end of life, it is essential to first understand the evidence underpinning the existence of unequal cancer outcomes. Study design, measurement and analytical decisions made by researchers are a function of their social systems, academic training, values and biases, which influence both the findings and interpretation of whether inequalities or inequities exist. …”
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Psychological interventions for refugees with depression: a systematic literature review by Cornelia Uhr, Silke Pawils, Nexhmedin Morina, Heba Alkailani, Franka Metzner

“…However, the small number of trials and limitations in study design underscore the need for more research in this field. …”
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Intraocular Foreign Bodies: Clinical Characteristics and Factors Affecting Visual Outcome by Yanyan Liang, Shuang Liang, Xiaoli Liu, Danyan Liu, Jialiang Duan

“…To investigate the clinical characteristics and factors affecting visual outcome in patients with intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) and determine the risk factors for the development of endophthalmitis. Study Design. A retrospective case-series study design was adopted. …”
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Economic evaluation of proton pump inhibitors in patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review by Aziz Rezapour, Sajad Moeini, Somayeh Afshari, Aghdas Souresrafil, Mohammad Barzegar, Seidamir Pasha Tabaeian

“…Excluded were narrative reviews, non-peer-reviewed articles, and studies not reporting cost-effectiveness outcomes.Data extraction and synthesis Two reviewers independently extracted data on study design, comparators, time horizon, and cost-effectiveness outcomes. …”
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Smoking Behavioral Intentions of Nursing Students in Kendari by Deni

“…The type of research used is qualitative with a case study design. The analysis takes the form of domain analysis using Focus Group Discussion data collection techniques for eight nursing students in Kendari. …”
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Gestational Thrombocytopenic Patients in Our Center: Analysis of the Patients and Review of the Literature by Emel Ebru Özçimen

“…The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of gestational thrombocytopenia (GT) among pregnant women in our center. STUDY DESIGN: Platelet count was analyzed in 452 pregnant women. …”
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The Perspective. A Matter of Points of View by Federico Fallavollita

“…In the second part, of the study, design and construction of the Ames room are described. …”
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A concepção do indicador analfabetismo nas mudanças censitárias no Brasil by Ada Augusta Celestino Bezerra, Dinamara Garcia Feldens, Márcia Alves de Carvalho Machado

“…In this sense, it is an analysis from the survey of concepts and literacy requirement of the features in the census, considering the conceptual and methodological changes that have occurred throughout history. In the study design we used the procedures of bibliographic research, field and documental. …”
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Effects of orally administered clioquinol on the fecal microbiome of horses by Mikaila Z. Smith, Mary York, Kile S. Townsend, Lynn M. Martin, Tamara Gull, Lyndon M. Coghill, Aaron C. Ericsson, Philip J. Johnson

“…Objectives Characterize the dynamics of fecal microbial diversity before, during, and after PO administration of clioquinol to healthy horses. Study Design Experimental prospective cohort study using a single horse group. …”
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Multidisciplinary stakeholder engagement in a type 2 diabetes comparative effectiveness study utilizing real-world data by Elizabeth H. Golembiewski, Mindy M. Mickelson, Juan P. Brito, Victor M. Montori, Rozalina G. McCoy

“…Methods: A Patient and Stakeholder Advisory Group (PSAG) was formed to guide study design, conduct, and dissemination. The PSAG (n = 12) included individuals with T2D, clinicians, health systems leaders, professional society representatives, and a payer representative. …”
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Prevalence, spatial variation and associated factors of mixed milk feeding among mothers with infants aged 0–6 months in Ethiopia: a spatial and multilevel analysis by Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Abel Endawkie, Yawkal Tsega

“…Objective This study aimed to determine the prevalence, spatial variation and associated factors of mixed milk feeding practice among mothers with infants aged 0–6 months in Ethiopia.Study design A cross-sectional study design was used.Setting The study was conducted in Ethiopia.Population and participant The study populations were mothers with infants aged 0–6 months and 550 weighted sampled mothers with infants aged 0–6 months were included in the analysis.Outcome variable The primary outcome was mixed milk feeding practice measured by 24-hour recall assessment and the secondary outcome was factors of mixed milk feeding practice.Result The prevalence of mixed milk feeding practice among mothers with infants 0–6 months in Ethiopia was 55.5% with a 95% CI (51, 59). …”
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Management of Strengthening Human Resources at Darullughah Wadda'wah International Islamic University, Bangil, Pasuruan by Zainal Abidin

“…This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study design. The study concludes that the management of strengthening human resources at the Darullughah Wadda'wah International Islamic University, Bangil, Pasuruan is carried out through three things, firstly recruiting lecturers and staff professionally, secondly, support for further studies and increasing other capacities and thirdly strengthening scientific publications.…”
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