Publications by authors named "Lawrence Matthew Scheier"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated gaps between recommended and actual practices in managing croup by surveying Italian pediatricians, both in hospitals and primary care settings.
- Results showed that only a small percentage of providers correctly administered recommended treatments for mild, moderate, and severe croup, with significant use of inhaled corticosteroids where not recommended.
- Factors such as the age of the providers and their knowledge of the Westley Croup Score played a role in the correct management of croup, highlighting the need to improve adherence to treatment guidelines for better patient outcomes.
Application of the COM-B Framework to Understand Facilitators and Barriers for Practising Physical Activity among Pregnant Women and Midwives Participating in the WELL-DONE! Study.
Behav Sci (Basel)
January 2023
Regular physical activity (PA) is protective and reduces disease burden but remains a challenge for pregnant women (PW). According to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, PW without contraindications should practice 150 min of moderate PA per week. Nonetheless, PA levels are concerningly low among PW.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Family-based drug prevention programs that use group-based formats with trained facilitators, such as the Strengthening Families Program (SFP), are effective in preventing underage drinking and youth drug use. However, these programs are resource-intensive and have high costs and logistical demands. Tailoring them for Web-based delivery is more cost-effective and makes it easier to scale these programs for widespread dissemination.
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