Publications by authors named "J Dickson"

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  • The increasing prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has led to the development of a mobile health (mHealth) solution aimed at improving care and management through predictive modeling and risk stratification.
  • "MyGDM" is a user-centered mHealth tool that includes a clinical dashboard for healthcare providers and a patient-facing app, offering educational resources, meal ideas, and options for culturally inclusive communication.
  • Feedback from both healthcare professionals and women with GDM was overwhelmingly positive, with all participants in questionnaires indicating the app would fit into their lifestyles and assist in managing their condition.
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Background: Sibling sexual abuse (SSA) is the most common form of intra-familial child sexual abuse yet is largely understudied.

Objective: To systematically review the literature on risk and protective factors, disclosure patterns and responses to disclosure, and therapeutic or other responses to cases of sibling sexual abuse.

Methods: In line with PRISMA guidelines, six key databases were searched along with a systematic search of key grey literature sources.

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Everyone should have the opportunity to participate in decisions about their health, including people living with dementia. People with dementia typically bring a companion to medical appointments, so most care decisions are made in interactions involving three parties. To make decisions about their care, patients with dementia must have the opportunity to take a turn-at-talk in conversations where decisions are made.

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Background: Functional massage (FM) is a soft tissue technique that incorporates non-end range joint movement with tissue compression to treat musculotendinous pain and dysfunction. FM has been associated with promoting neural excitability and neuromuscular efficiency. In clinical practice, FM may be used at the beginning of a treatment session to prepare fibers of the target muscle and surrounding soft tissues for functional activity.

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