The utility and feasibility of incorporating death cafes in undergraduate education: A qualitative exploration of medical and nursing students' perspectives.

Background: The current medical and nursing curricula place little emphasis on palliative and end-of-life care. Consequently, students are less comfortable in communicating about topics related to death and dying when providing palliative and end-of-life care. Death cafés utilizes a facilitator-led small group to encourage conversations about death and dying to take place alongside food and beverages in a safe environment.

Journey towards resiliency: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of cancer patients' experiences.

Purpose: This systematic review and meta-synthesis seeks to explore cancer patients' journey towards resiliency. The secondary aim of this review is to identify unique resilience protective factors among cancer patients.

Methods: A thorough search was conducted in eight electronic databases and the grey literature for published or unpublished qualitative and mixed methods studies.

Clinico-Demographic Parameters of Oral Fungal Infections: An Institutional Retrospective Study.

Introduction Most fungal infections are responsive to antifungal therapy. However, failure to diagnose the same can significantly affect the quality of lives of patients. Timely identification of fungal infections and their association with varied demographic and clinical parameters will help in improving the prognosis of the patient.

Miswak-Infused Glass Ionomer Cement: A Comparative In Vitro Analysis of Antibacterial Efficacy and Compressive Strength.

Background: Glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations are commonly used in primary dentition, due to their aesthetic appeal, self-adhesive nature, and biocompatibility. However, the material's limited antibacterial activity and inadequate mechanical strength highlight the necessity for modifying the material.

Aim: The study aims to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial potency and compressive strength of GIC-incorporated Miswak extract with that of conventional GIC.

A Comparative In Vitro Analysis of Antimicrobial Effectiveness and Compressive Resilience in Chirata and Terminalia arjuna Modified Glass Ionomer Cement.

Background: Glass ionomer cements are commonly utilized in dental restorations due to their biocompatibility, strong chemical bond with dental tissues, and ability to resist tooth decay. However, their effectiveness can be compromised by the presence of persistent cavity-causing microorganisms. Therefore, it is essential to consider incorporating antibacterial agents into these restorative materials.

Nursing students' perspectives and learning experiences of participating in a palliative and end-of-life care simulation programme: A qualitative study.

Background: Simulation-based learning has become an integral part of the nursing curriculum, allowing students to acquire clinical knowledge and relevant skills and apply them to real-life clinical encounters. However, little is known about the best practices in palliative and end-of-life care simulations.

Objective: To explore the perspectives and learning experiences of undergraduate nursing students participating in a newly developed advanced practice nurse-led palliative and end-of-life care simulation program.

Development of an Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant System for Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Field Testing Study.

Keeping students engaged and motivated during online or class discussion may be challenging. Artificial intelligence has potential to facilitate active learning by enhancing student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to develop, test usability of, and explore undergraduate nursing students' perceptions toward the Artificial Intelligence-Teaching Assistant System.

Effectiveness of resilience interventions among cancer patients - A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of randomised controlled trials.

Purpose: This systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression aimed to (1) evaluate the effects of resilience interventions on cancer patients' resilience and posttraumatic growth and (2) identify essential contents and features of resilience interventions.

Methods: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression analyses were conducted. Published and unpublished randomised controlled trials evaluating the effects of resilience interventions among cancer patients were retrieved from nine databases, trial registries, and grey literature.

The global prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses: A systematic review and meta-analyses.

Background: Several studies have reported the prevalence of overweight and obesity in various countries but the global prevalence of nurses with overweight and obesity remains unclear. A consolidation of figures globally can help stakeholders worldwide improve workforce development and healthcare service delivery.

Objective: To investigate the global prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses.

Choice of restorative materials by dentists in Class III dental caries in primary maxillary lateral incisors in 3-6-year-old children: A retrospective study.

Early childhood caries has an intricate etiology and it requires a helpless tooth surface, fermentable starches, and cariogenic microorganisms throughout some undefined time frame to start the carious cycle. Tooth-hued materials gained popularity in recent years for reestablishing primary and youthful blended dentitions. Hence, the main aim of this study was to investigate the choice of restorative materials in Class III dental caries in primary maxillary lateral incisors in 3-6-year-old children.

Experiences of simulation-based learning among undergraduate nursing students: A systematic review and meta-synthesis.

Objectives: We aimed to examine the experiences of simulation-based learning (SBL) among undergraduate nursing students.

Design: We conducted a systematic review and meta-synthesis on the experiences among undergraduate nursing studies who received SBL.

Data Sources: We searched through six databases namely PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ProQuest, for qualitative studies published from January 2011 to January 2022.

A qualitative systematic review of anonymous/unspecified living kidney and liver donors' perspectives.

Objectives & Background: Anonymous live organ donors or unspecified donors are individuals willing to be organ donors for any transplant recipient with whom they have no biological or antecedent emotional relationship. Despite excellent recipient outcomes and the potential to help address organ scarcity, controversy surrounds the unconditional act of gifting one's organs to an unrelated recipient. This qualitative systematic review provides insights into the first-hand experiences, motivations, and challenges that unspecified donors face.

A network meta-analysis of 12,116 individuals from randomized controlled trials in the treatment of depression after acute coronary syndrome.

Background: Post-acute coronary syndrome (ACS) depression is a common but not well understood complication experienced by ACS patients. Research on the effectiveness of various therapies remains limited. Hence, we sought to conduct a network meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of different interventions for post-ACS depression in improving patient outcomes.

Barriers and Facilitators to Engagement With a Weight Management Intervention in Asian Patients With Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review.

Objective: The obesity epidemic is a global health concern with Asian countries facing one of the most rapid rises in obesity rates. However, given the underwhelming long-term efficacy of weight loss strategies, especially in Asia, this review aimed to explore barriers and facilitators to weight management of patients with overweight and obesity in Asia.

Methods: Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science were searched for articles discussing barriers and facilitators of treatment to obesity from the perspectives of both health care professionals (HCPs) and patients.

Utilizing educational technology in enhancing undergraduate nursing students' engagement and motivation: A scoping review.

Background: Modern educational technology (Edtech) combines technological tools with educational theories. Over the years, Edtech has been adopted in nursing education to address student needs and expectations, institutional resources, community stakeholder expectations, and healthcare trends. However, regardless of the technologies used, keeping students engaged in learning is still challenging.

Living in the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease silent epidemic: a qualitative systematic review of patients' perspectives.

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects one-fourth of the global population. Yet, the care of these patients is limited and awareness of NAFLD remains low in the general public. Investigations into the lives of these patients are often forgotten and traditional quantitative studies only paint part of the picture.

Decoding The Genetic Alterations In Cytochrome P450 Family 3 Genes And Its Association With HNSCC.

Introduction: Cytochrome P450 (CYPs) are enzymes belonging to the family of heme-containing proteins, most commonly found in the endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria. These enzymes catalyze a variety of functions including metabolism of steroids, fatty acids, natural compounds, drugs and carcinogenic chemicals. The inherent association of CYPs with disease conditions have turned the focus into the genetic alterations or variations associated with phenotypes such as drug responsiveness, chemical toxicity and bioconversion of procarcinogens to active carcinogens.

A web-based clinical pedagogy program to promote professional development for nurse preceptors: A quasi-experimental study.

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of a web-based clinical pedagogy program on nurse preceptors' clinical teaching competency, self-efficacy, and attitudes toward web-based learning in comparison to face-to-face course.

Background: Preceptorship is a dynamic educational process that requires designing, and implementing various teaching strategies, evaluation, assessment and feedback. Web-based learning has been recognized as an effective learning approach for nursing professional development.

Nursing Home's Measures during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Critical Reflection.

This study examined the pandemic measures taken by nursing leaders to cope with COVID-19 at a nursing home in Singapore. The pandemic has affected over 215 countries, sparking a series of containment and pandemic measures by governments and healthcare organizations worldwide. Long-term care facilities are especially vulnerable to the pandemic, but little has been reported about the nursing homes' measures in handling the pandemic.

Perspectives of nurse preceptors on a web-based clinical pedagogy program and clinical teaching: A descriptive qualitative study.

Nurse preceptors are key stakeholders in providing quality clinical education. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of nurse preceptors on a web-based clinical pedagogy program and clinical teaching. A descriptive qualitative design was adopted.

The perspectives of health professionals and patients on racism in healthcare: A qualitative systematic review.

Objective: To understand racial bias in clinical settings from the perspectives of minority patients and healthcare providers to inspire changes in the way healthcare providers interact with their patients.

Methods: Articles on racial bias were searched on Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science. Full text review and quality appraisal was conducted, before data was synthesized and analytically themed using the Thomas and Harden methodology.

Disruptive behavior in a high-power distance culture and a three-dimensional framework for curbing it.

Background: Disruptive behavior can harm high-quality care and is prevalent in many Western public health systems despite increasing spotlight on it. Comparatively less knowledge about it is available in Asia, a region commonly associated with high-power distance, which may limit its effectiveness in addressing disruptive behavior.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop a comprehensive framework for tackling disruptive behavior among health care professionals in a public health system.

The unspoken reality of gender bias in surgery: A qualitative systematic review.

Objective: This study was conducted to better understand the pervasive gender barriers obstructing the progression of women in surgery by synthesising the perspectives of both female surgical trainees and surgeons.

Methods: Five electronic databases, including Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Web of Science Core Collection, were searched for relevant articles. Following a full-text review by three authors, qualitative data was synthesized thematically according to the Thomas and Harden methodology and quality assessment was conducted by two authors reaching a consensus.

Moving beyond the initial colonoscopy: a call for action.

Introduction: The evolution of colorectal screening has made headway with continual efforts globally to increase screening rates for colonoscopy-naïve patients. However, little has been done to encourage repeat colonoscopies after the initial scope despite recommendations to repeat colonoscopy every 10 years, with the uptake rates of repeat colonoscopy remaining abysmal at 22%.

Methods: Previously, a qualitative systematic review evaluated the barriers and facilitators patients faced in their decisions to undergo colonoscopy, analyzing articles from Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science.