Publications by authors named "M Dino"

Frontline health workers face a significant issue concerning mental health, particularly stress and burnout. Nurses, being among them, grapple with this problem. The study aims to investigate the prevalence and determinants of burnout among nurses.

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  • A systematic review investigates the experiences of older adults (60+) and their caregivers in home-based palliative care, revealing a lack of research in this area.
  • The review included 25 studies with themes such as the challenges of immobility, the complexities of caregiving, and navigating the healthcare system.
  • The findings emphasize the importance of viewing older adults and caregivers as a connected unit to improve understanding and effectiveness of home-based palliative care practices.
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Ultra-processed food (UPF) intake is rising in low- and middle-income countries, where non-communicable diseases are now the leading contributor to disease burden. The purpose of this study was to assess awareness and knowledge of UPFs, factors that influence consumption of UPFs, and beliefs about the relationship between UPF intake and health among young people (18-20 years old) in a metropolitan area of the Philippines, a lower middle-income country. We conducted eight focus group discussions across four strata defined by gender and urban-rural neighborhood designation.

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Introduction: Continuing professional development (CPD) has become a common strategy to address the gaps in knowledge and competencies during the pandemic. Given the drastic changes in the learning environment, this study explored "technagogy" or teaching with technology in CPD in the health professions.

Methods: A mixed-methods study was used to ascertain the determinants and merits of CPD success from the participants' perspectives ( n = 237).

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Physical inactivity among older adults remains a global burden, leading to a variety of health challenges and even mortality. This study evaluated the impact of a novel virtual humanoid coach-driven physical exercise program among older adults. A non-randomized (quasi) experimental research was conducted in two community senior centers.

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