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Effect of modified Baduan** exercise on nutritional status in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundAs a traditional Chinese fitness technique, Baduan** is a low- to medium-intensity aerobic exercise that has a common regulatory effect on...
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Development and validity testing of a matrix to evaluate maturity of clinical pathways: a case study in Saskatchewan, Canada
BackgroundHealthcare systems are transforming into learning health systems that use data-driven and research-informed approaches to achieve...
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“Not me!” a qualitative, vignette-based study of nurses’ and physicians’ reactions to spiritual distress on neuro-oncological units
PurposePeople with primary malignant brain tumors experience serious health-related suffering caused by limited prognosis and high symptom burden....
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Primary health care response to noncommunicable diseases: an assessment of Wellness Clinics in Ghana
BackgroundGlobally, there is a significant unmet need for the rapidly growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Ghana has adopted and...
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Barriers to and facilitators of implementing colorectal cancer screening evidence-based interventions in federally qualified health centers: a qualitative study
BackgroundThere is an urgent need to increase colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) uptake in Texas federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), which...
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Breaking the silence: the role of sexual communication on quality of life in women with cervical cancer
IntroductionCervical cancer (CC) and its treatments impact various dimensions of quality of life (QoL), including physical, psychological, and sexual...
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Unveiling the factors influencing public knowledge and behaviours towards medication errors in Jordan: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundMedication errors are preventable incidents resulting from improper use of drugs that may cause harm to patients. They thus endanger...
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Development and validation of a scale to measure the care needs of Crohn’s disease patients: a mixed-methods study
BackgroundCrohn’s disease (CD) patients require varying levels of supportive care. In order to facilitate caregivers and nurses in precisely...
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Adopting a systems-thinking approach to optimise dietary and exercise referral practices for cancer survivors
PurposeService referrals are required for cancer survivors to access specialist dietary and exercise support. Many system-level factors influence...
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Prediction of COVID-19 patients’ participation in financing informal care using machine learning methods: willingness to pay and willingness to accept approaches
BackgroundInformal care plays an essential role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Expanding health insurance packages that reimburse caregivers'...
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Communication patterns in families affected by parental cancer from the healthy parents’ perspective—process evaluation of the complex intervention Family-SCOUT
PurposeWithin families affected by parental cancer, open communication impacts the well-being of parents and their children; however, limited...
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Resilience in the face of pandemic: exploring the influence of psychological flexibility on turnover intentions and burnout among critical care nurses in COVID-19 hospitals
AimAssess the levels of psychological flexibility, burnout, and turnover intention among critical care nurses and assess the impact of psychological...
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Adherence with oral nutritional supplements and influencing factors in postoperative patients with digestive tract tumors: a cross-sectional study
ObjectiveThis study aims to use structural equation modeling to explore the pathways and effect sizes of factors influencing the adherence of...
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The safety and effectiveness of naldemedine for opioid-induced constipation in patients with advanced cancer in real-world palliative care settings: a multicenter prospective observational study
PurposeIn this study, we aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of naldemedine for treating opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in patients...
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Ready to leave? – Adolescents’ and parents’ perceptions of transition from paediatric to adult rheumatology care
BackgroundIn Sweden, approximately 2000 children live with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). About half of them continue to have an active disease...
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Methadone versus other opioids for refractory malignant bone pain: a pilot randomised controlled study
PurposeRefractory cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP) affects a patient’s functional capacity and quality of life, but there is limited evidence to guide...
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Characterizing disparities in receipt of palliative care for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders with metastatic cancer in the United States
PurposePalliative care plays essential roles in cancer care. However, differences in receipt among individuals identifying as Asian American, Native...
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Outcome evaluation of technical strategies on reduction of patient waiting time in the outpatient department at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre—Northern Tanzania
BackgroundThe Tanzania healthcare system is beset by prolonged waiting time in its hospitals particularly in the outpatient departments (OPD)....
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The interplay between patients and healthcare professionals in a cross-sectoral setting in connection with the treatment and care of patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a realistic evaluation
BackgroundDiabetes-related lower extremity complications such as diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) are a global disability burden. Treatment and care for...
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The association of travel burden with prenatal care utilization, what happens after provider-selection
BackgroundBirthing people in the United States face numerous challenges when accessing adequate prenatal care (PNC), with transportation being a...