Health disparities and health literacy challenges experienced by individuals with hearing loss: A scoping review.

Objective: The purpose of this scoping review is to explore health disparities and health literacy challenges encountered by U.S. adults with hearing loss when trying to seek specialized care and access to medical devices such as hearing aids.

Free Flap Enhanced Recovery Protocols in Head and Neck Surgery.

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols facilitates a standardized patient care regimen with a goal of reducing the metabolic stress of surgery. Adapted to head and neck free flap reconstructive surgery in 2017, these protocols focused on several key domains such as perioperative nutritional optimization, multimodal pain control, and early mobilization. Studies have shown that in addition to ERAS implementation, the maintenance and improvement of ERAS protocol compliance rates improve perioperative outcomes such as hospital length of stay and decrease major postoperative complications.

Assessment of the Validity and Quality of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Screening Tools Available for Women Globally: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review has the following aims: (1) to identify measurement tools used globally by healthcare providers to diagnose PCOS in women at elevated risk; (2) to assess the comprehensiveness of these tools regarding mental health and chronic pain; (3) to list strategies for validating, disseminating, and implementing these tools; and (4) to provide future recommendations for experts in healthcare settings. This review utilized the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and the Arksey and O'Malley York methodology. Studies were sourced from the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases, with inclusion criteria focusing on peer-reviewed articles addressing PCOS diagnosis and associated comorbidities.

HPV Vaccination Rates in Military Females: The Need for a Multi-Level and Evidence-Based Approach.

To mitigate the impact of personal and structural barriers hindering HPV vaccination in military women, multiple research studies have advocated for adding the HPV vaccine to the mandatory list for enlistees. Intervention Mapping (IM) is a systematic and stepwise theory-based approach that has been used to inform the development of health promotion interventions and implementation strategies in community and clinical settings at national, regional, and global levels. Development and evaluation of effective strategies and multi-level interventions using IM may increase the uptake of the HPV vaccine among military females who are at-risk of HPV infections and associated co-morbidities.

Dissemination and implementation science frameworks and strategies to increase breast cancer screening for at-risk women in the United States: A scoping review.

Dissemination and implementation science (D&I) can help bridge the gap between research and practice by addressing how to facilitate and maintain pre-existing evidence-based interventions (EBIs) in various contexts within different fields, including that of breast cancer screening and treatment. Yet, despite the availability of D&I frameworks and strategies, there is a lack of studies exploring knowledge transfer dissemination and implementation models, strategies, and frameworks in the setting of breast cancer care. There is a need for studies that create guidelines and roadmaps built on theoretical foundations of D&I research to scale up successful D&I of strategies, frameworks, and protocols proven to cater to the needs of all breast cancer patients when seeking screening and treatment services.

Examining Menstrual Health and Hygiene Educational Initiatives for American Middle and High School Menstruating Students: A Scoping Review.

According to the American Medical Women's Association, period poverty refers to "inadequate access to menstrual hygiene tools and education, including but not limited to sanitary products, washing facilities, and waste management." A component of period poverty in the US can be attributed to the neglect of menstrual education and lack of menstrual health and hygiene tools in schools. This scoping review aims to examine the educational methods employed to improve menstrual knowledge in middle and high school menstruating students in both school and clinical settings.

Promoting Artificial Intelligence for Global Breast Cancer Risk Prediction and Screening in Adult Women: A Scoping Review.

Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms can be applied in breast cancer risk prediction and prevention by using patient history, scans, imaging information, and analysis of specific genes for cancer classification to reduce overdiagnosis and overtreatment. This scoping review aimed to identify the barriers encountered in applying innovative AI techniques and models in developing breast cancer risk prediction scores and promoting screening behaviors among adult females. Findings may inform and guide future global recommendations for AI application in breast cancer prevention and care for female populations.

Digital Health Interventions for Cancer Prevention Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups in the United States: A Scoping Review.

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly accelerated the use of digital health for cancer care. Previously, researchers identified a variety of digital health interventions for cancer prevention. The purpose of the present scoping review was to identify digital health interventions for cancer prevention designed for racial/ethnic minority groups.

Social determinants of health and health inequities in breast cancer screening: a scoping review.

Introduction: This scoping review aims to highlight key social determinants of health associated with breast cancer screening behavior in United States women aged ≥40  years old, identify public and private databases with SDOH data at city, state, and national levels, and share lessons learned from United States based observational studies in addressing SDOH in underserved women influencing breast cancer screening behaviors.

Methods: The Arksey and O'Malley York methodology was used as guidance for this review: (1) identifying research questions; (2) searching for relevant studies; (3) selecting studies relevant to the research questions; (4) charting the data; and (5) collating, summarizing, and reporting results.

Results: The 72 included studies were published between 2013 and 2023.

Using Patient-Centered Dissemination and Implementation Frameworks and Strategies in Palliative Care Settings for Improved Quality of Life and Health Outcomes: A Scoping Review.

Background: There is a need for patient-provider dissemination and implementation frameworks, strategies, and protocols in palliative care settings for a holistic approach when it comes to addressing pain and other distressing symptoms affecting the quality of life, function, and independence of patients with chronic illnesses. The purpose of this scoping review is to explore patient-centered D&I frameworks and strategies that have been adopted in PC settings to improve behavioral and environmental determinants influencing health outcomes through evidence-based programs and protocols.

Methods: The five step Arksey and O'Malley's (2005) York methodology was adopted as a guiding framework: (1) identifying research questions; (2) searching for relevant studies; (3) selecting studies relevant to the research questions; (4) charting the data; and (5) collating, summarizing, and reporting results.

Optimizing Coaching During Web-Based Relationship Education for Low-Income Couples: Protocol for Precision Medicine Research.

Background: In-person relationship education classes funded by the federal government tend to experience relatively high attrition rates and have only a limited effect on relationships. In contrast, low-income couples tend to report meaningful gains from web-based relationship education when provided with individualized coach contact. However, little is known about the method and intensity of practitioner contact that a couple requires to complete the web-based program and receive the intended benefit.