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Open AccessPrevalence of sleep disturbance among adolescents with substance use: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sleep disturbance has become a major challenge among adolescents worldwide. Substance use is among the most common factors contributing to sleep disturbance. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined t...
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Open AccessComparison of nursing diagnostic accuracy when aided by Knowledge-Based Clinical Decision Support Systems with Clinical Diagnostic Validity and Bayesian Decision Models for psychiatric care plan formulation among nursing students: a quasi-experimental study
The most suitable and reliable inference engines for Clinical Decision Support Systems in nursing clinical practice have rarely been explored.
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The mediating role of openness to experience and curiosity in the relationship between mindfulness and meaning in life: evidence from four countries
While mindfulness has been found to increase well-being, the association between mindfulness and meaning in life has received relatively little attention. The present study examined the hypothetical positive r...
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Open AccessValidity and reliability of the spiritual care competency scale for oncology nurses in Taiwan
Nurses must have spiritual competence to provide holistic patient care. Therefore, the designed instrument to assess nurses’ competence could be a practical guide for health care professionals. This study aim...
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Open AccessDose–response effects of light therapy on sleepiness and circadian phase shift in shift workers: a meta-analysis and moderator analysis
Light therapy has been considered to be effective in mitigating sleepiness and regulating circadian phase shift in shift workers. However, the effective treatment dose of light therapy remains undetermined. We...
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Roles of sedative-hypnotics in patients with recurrent major depressive disorder: a nationwide population-based 14-year follow-up study in Taiwan
The use of sedatives or hypnotics and the recurrence of depression have not been adequately explored. This study investigated the roles of sedative-hypnotics in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). V...
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A Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy on Symptom and Functioning Improvement in Patients with Bipolar Disorders
We conducted a meta-analysis by analyzing randomized controlled trials (RCTs), to investigate whether interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) exerts improvement effects on patients with bipolar disorde...
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Open AccessHealth care needs of elderly patients with lung, liver, or colon cancer in Taiwan
Globally, different age groups in the elderly population have experienced major shifts over time. Human life expectancy doubled from the 19th to the twentieth century and has increased to 80 years in the twent...
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Osteopontin expression is a valuable marker for prediction of short-term recurrence in WHO grade I benign meningiomas
Prediction of recurrence remains a challenge in histopathological benign/grade I tumors. Osteopontin (OPN) plays important roles in tumorigenesis, invasion, and metastasis of several human cancers. In this stu...
