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Construct validity and reliability Amharic version of perceived stress scale (PSS-10) among Defense University students
BackgroundPerceived stress scale (PSS) is the most widely used tool for assessing stressful life events and its management. However, its validity and...
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Aortic root rotational position associates with aortic valvar incompetence and aortic dilation after arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries
Purpose : Aortic dilation and valvar regurgitation can develop in transposition of the great arteries (TGA) after the arterial switch operation (ASO)....
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Effect of Er:YAG laser irrigation with different etching modes on the push-out bond strength of fiber posts to the root dentine
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of Er:YAG laser irrigation on the push-out bond strength of fiber posts to the root dentine....
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Competency scale of quality and safety for greenhand nurses: instrument development and psychometric test
BackgroundGuaranteeing nursing service safety and quality is a prioritized issue in the healthcare setting worldwide. However, there still lacks a...
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An examination of the validity of neuropsychological and physical testing batteries in Latin-American adults aged over 55 years
BackgroundValid and reliable measurements are necessary to understand and monitor age-related changes.
AimsTo describe the factor structure and...
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Racial effects on masimo pulse oximetry: impact of low perfusion index
Purpose: Evaluate the SpO 2 -SaO 2 difference between Black and White volunteer subjects having a low perfusion index (Pi) compared to those having a...
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Evaluating the cross-cultural competence instrument for healthcare professionals (CCCHP) among nurses in Okinawa, Japan
BackgroundTo provide better quality healthcare services to patients with different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, the cross-cultural competence...
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Air inflow into vacuum-type immobilization devices impacts setup errors
We aimed to determine the impact of air inflow into vacuum-type immobilization devices (VIDs) on setup errors. We assigned 70 patients undergoing...
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Characteristics and influencing factors of corneal higher-order aberrations in patients with cataract
PurposeTo observe the distribution characteristics of corneal higher-order aberrations (HOAs) in cataract patients, and analyze the relationship of...
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Predicting lung function decline in cystic fibrosis: the impact of initiating ivacaftor therapy
BackgroundModulator therapies that seek to correct the underlying defect in cystic fibrosis (CF) have revolutionized the clinical landscape. Given...
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Reference and target sample age distribution impacts between model types in dental developmental age estimation
The performance of age estimation methods may vary due to a combination of method- and sample-related factors. Method development and evaluation...
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Psychometric properties and general population reference values for PROMIS Global Health in Hungary
ObjectivesPatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System–Global Health (PROMIS-GH) is a widely used generic measure of health status. This...
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Exploring the course of functional somatic symptoms (FSS) from pre- to late adolescence and associated internalizing psychopathology – an observational cohort-study
BackgroundFunctional somatic symptoms (FSS), which commonly cannot be attributed to well-defined organic pathology, often co-occur with internalizing...
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PROMIS-29 and EORTC QLQ-C30: an empirical investigation towards a common conception of health
PurposeThe assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measured via patient-reported outcomes (PROs) is a key component in clinical trials...
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The influence of delivery power losses and full operating parametry on the effectiveness of diode visible–near infra-red (445–1064 nm) laser therapy in dentistry—a multi-centre investigation
The development of protocols for laser-assisted therapy demands strict compliance with comprehensive operating parametry. The purpose of this...
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Dutch–Flemish translation and validation of the gastrointestinal symptom scales from the patient‑reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS)®
PurposeTo translate the eight PROMIS ® GastrointestinaI Symptom Scales into Dutch–Flemish and to evaluate their psychometric properties.
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Dimensional accuracy and precision and surgeon perception of additively manufactured bone models: effect of manufacturing technology and part orientation
BackgroundAdditively manufactured (AM) anatomical bone models are primarily utilized for training and preoperative planning purposes. As such, they...
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A sco** review to create a framework for the steps in develo** condition-specific preference-based instruments de novo or from an existing non-preference-based instrument: use of item response theory or Rasch analysis
BackgroundThere is no widely accepted framework to guide the development of condition-specific preference-based instruments (CSPBIs) that includes...
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Effects of a new respiratory muscle training device in community-dwelling elderly men: an open-label, randomized, non-inferiority trial
BackgroundRespiratory muscle training (RMT) has various clinical benefits in older adults; however, the low adherence to training remains a...
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Effects of repetitive functional magnetic stimulation in the sacral nerve in patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity after suprasacral spinal cord injury: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundNeurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) is a serious and common complication after spinal cord injury, affecting patients’ quality of life...
