Efficacy of a health education technology program in improving adherence to self-management behaviors and quality of life among adults with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial.

Aim: This study examined the efficacy of a health education technology program on self-management adherence behavior and quality of life among people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Methods: A randomized experimental study design was employed. A total of 110 subjects was recruited.

The effect of oral massage intervention on oral hygiene at home care.

Introduction: Oral hygiene for individuals with disabilities living at home heavily relies on caregiver assistance. This study investigates differences in mouth opening, dental plaque index and halitosis grade among home-dwelling individuals with and without oral massage intervention. It is important to consider that extended bedridden periods, the presence of nasogastric tubes and difficulties in mouth opening can affect caregivers' oral cleaning effectiveness.

Evaluation of psychological training for nurses and midwives to optimise care for women with perinatal depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective Perinatal depression is linked to poor maternal health and infant development outcomes. The World Health Organization recommends expanding the mental health education and training of primary care providers to improve the quality of perinatal depression care. The present study evaluated the effect of various psychological training methods on nurses' and midwives' competence in administering care to and alleviating symptoms in patients with perinatal depression.

Effects of a health education technology program on long-term glycemic control and self-management ability of adults with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial.

Aims: This study aimed to explore the effects of a health technology education program on long-term glycemic control and the self-management ability of adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Methods: The study was a randomized controlled trial with repeated measures design. The experimental group (n = 53) received a novel health technologies education program plus focus groups and routine shared care, the control group (n = 55) received routine shared care.

Effectiveness of nurses and midwives-led psychological interventions on reducing depression symptoms in the perinatal period: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of nurses and midwives-led psychological interventions on the perinatal depressive symptoms.

Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis based on the PRISMA guidelines.

Methods: Six databases were searched, including PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of Science and CINAHL.

Comorbidity profiles among women with postcoital bleeding: a nationwide health insurance database.

Purpose: Most of the existing studies on postcoital bleeding (PCB) in Western countries. To date, no study has focused on the various PCB-related comorbidities in Taiwan women. This work aims to analyze and compare the presence or absence of PCB among Taiwanese women with gynecological comorbidity.

The effectiveness of regular leisure-time physical activities on long-term glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The objective of this study was to systematically review the effectiveness of different types of regular leisure-time physical activities and pooled the effect sizes of those activities on long-term glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes compared with routine care. This review included randomized controlled trials from 1960 to May 2014. A total of 10 Chinese and English databases were searched, following selection and critical appraisal, 18 randomized controlled trials with 915 participants were included.

Musculoskeletal pain in people with and without type 2 diabetes in Taiwan: a population-based, retrospective cohort study.

Background: Musculoskeletal pain in people with type 2 diabetes is a common issue even to this day. The study aimed to explore the 10-year cumulative incidence of musculoskeletal pain, the mean number of doctor visits for musculoskeletal pain, and the mean number of doctor visits for musculoskeletal pain by location in people with type 2 diabetes, compared with respective values for people without diabetes.

Methods: The study utilized a population-based retrospective cohort study design.

Incidence of ambulatory care visits after needlestick and sharps injuries among healthcare workers in Taiwan: a nationwide population-based study.

Healthcare professionals have a high risk of needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs), which have a high potential for disease transmission. Ambulatory care follow up is essential, but is usually overlooked. This study aimed to investigate the annual and cumulative (age-, sex-, and subtype-specific) incidences of ambulatory care visits after NSIs.

Risk of nonpsychotic mental disorders development in antiviral-treated mentally healthy chronic hepatitis C patients: A population-based study.

Background/purpose: Interferon (IFN) is able to induce significant psychiatric side effects in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients, whereas the risk of nonpsychotic mental disorder (NPMD) development in antiviral-treated mentally healthy CHC patients remains obscure. We used a population-based study to assess the risk of NPMD development in patients who had undergone antiviral treatment compared with untreated chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients.

Methods: Data were retrieved from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database cohort consisting of 1 million individuals for a longitudinal analysis.

Risk of musculoskeletal disorder among Taiwanese nurses cohort: a nationwide population-based study.

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent the leading causes of occupational injuries among nursing staff. This population-based study was designed to assess the incidence and age-specific incidence of MSDs among a Taiwanese nurse cohort compared with non-nurses.

Description: Data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database were used to identify MSDs in the study population.

The effectiveness of physical leisure time activities on glycaemic control in adult patients with diabetes type 2: A Systematic Review.

Review Question/objective: The objective of this systematic review is to synthesise the best available evidence on the effectiveness of physical leisure time activities on glycaemic control in adult patients with diabetes type 2.The specific review question is:What is the effectiveness of physical leisure time activities on glycaemic control in patients with diabetes type 2?

Background: Type 2 diabetes results from the body's ineffective use of insulin. Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both.