The Middle East is facing serious climate change challenges, rendering it as one of the most affected regions worldwide. This paper aimed to investigate the outcomes of climate change in the Middle East. In 2024, a qualitative study was conducted employing a methodology that integrated systematic review for data collection and thematic analysis for data analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRobust control of neutral delayed systems poses a significant challenge due to their intricate dynamics and susceptibility to uncertainties. In response to this challenge, this study presents an innovative approach that combines robust control principles with the descriptive discretized Lyapunov function method. Our novel methodology enables the design of a controller capable of effectively managing disturbances, uncertainties, and inherent time delays within the system.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis paper presents an investigation into the stability and control aspects of delayed partial differential equation (PDE) systems utilizing the Lyapunov method. PDEs serve as powerful mathematical tools for modeling diverse and intricate systems such as heat transfer processes, chemical reactors, flexible arms, and population dynamics. However, the presence of delays within the feedback loop of such systems can introduce significant challenges, as even minor delays can potentially trigger system instability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: ChatGPT, as an AI tool, has been introduced in healthcare for various purposes. The objective of the study was to investigate the principal benefits of ChatGPT utilization in healthcare services and to identify potential domains for its expansion within the building blocks of the healthcare industry.
Methods: A comprehensive three-phase study was conducted employing mixed methods.
Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health
November 2024
War-affected refugee children often experience significant disruptions to their mental health due to exposure to traumatic events, displacement, and the challenges of resettlement. This comprehensive overview examines the substantial mental health needs of these children and identifies the barriers and gaps that hinder effective mental health care delivery. The study highlights the critical aspects of mental health requirements, including the impact of trauma and displacement, and explores the systemic obstacles that prevent adequate access to care.
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November 2024
Cuban healthcare system, emphasizing a holistic approach with herbal medicine as a key component, has achieved significant advancements in a multitude of health indicators. The aim of this study was to investigate the approach of Cuban healthcare system to Herbal medicine. The study conducted a review in the year 2024 in accordance with the guidelines set by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA).
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October 2024
Objectives: The 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda stresses a feminist approach for healthcare services. Cultural and religious influences impact utilization of healthcare services by Muslim women within the Middle East, posing unique challenges. This paper aimed to investigate the factors influencing Middle Eastern women's utilization of healthcare services within the region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe emergence of big data holds the promise of aiding healthcare providers by identifying patterns and converting vast quantities of data into actionable insights facilitating the provision of precision medicine and decision-making. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing use of big data within healthcare services to facilitate their use. A systematic review was conducted in February 2024, adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRationale: The international policy agenda has recently advocated for the development of patient-centeredness in healthcare service delivery. Consequently, various stakeholders in the healthcare systems have expressed a vital need for identifying strategies and tools that can enhance patient-centeredness.
Aims And Objectives: The objective of this paper was to prioritise and benchmark the strategies that can improve patient-centeredness in healthcare service delivery.
Introduction: Mental health disorders, particularly depression and anxiety, are widespread globally and necessitate effective solutions. The patient-centred approach has been identified as a viable and effective method for addressing these challenges. This paper synthesised the principles of patient-centred mental health services and provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMany challenges have emerged due to the intense integration of renewables in the distribution system and the associated uncertainties in power generation. Consequently, local management strategies are developed at the distribution level, leading to the emergence of concepts such as microgrids. Microgrids include a variety of heating, cooling, and electrical resources and loads, and the operators' aim is to minimize operation and outage costs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGlobal mental health services face challenges such as stigma and a shortage of trained professionals, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, which hinder access to high-quality care. Mobile health interventions, commonly referred to as mHealth, have shown to have the capacity to confront and solve most of the challenges within mental health services. This paper conducted a comprehensive investigation in 2024 to identify all review studies published between 2000 and 2024 that investigate the advantages of mHealth in mental health services.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Mental health disorders affect millions of people worldwide. Chatbots are a new technology that can help users with mental health issues by providing innovative features. This article aimed to conduct a systematic review of reviews on chatbots in mental health services and synthesized the evidence on the factors influencing patient engagement with chatbots.
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March 2024
Introduction: The use of artificial intelligence (AI), which can emulate human intelligence and enhance clinical results, has grown in healthcare decision-making due to the digitalization effects and the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to determine the scope of applications of AI tools in the decision-making process in healthcare service delivery networks.
Materials And Methods: This study used a qualitative method to conduct a systematic review of the existing reviews.
In the realm of satellite orbit control, powerful controller design plays a pivotal role in minimizing fuel consumption and ensuring orbit stability. This article introduces an advanced approach to the design of a Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) controller with an infinite horizon, tailored for discrete delay systems. The proposed methodology integrates predictive control with a reduction method, aiming for optimality while addressing performance and system constraints.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The mismatch between the gender experienced by a person and the gender attributed to him/her leads to gender dysphoria. It seems that people's perception of gender dysphoria is affected by individual, cultural, and sociological factors and these factors affect different aspects of their biological, psychological, and social health. To this end, this qualitative study aimed to identify the physical, psychological, and social challenges of people with gender dysphoria referring to the Department of forensic medicine in Iran.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEuthanasia is the most important ethical challenges in the entire field of medicine. Various factors may influence the medical students' attitudes toward euthanasia, including personal beliefs, values, and personality traits. This research aimed at examining spiritual intelligence as a moderator of the relationship between openness to experience and attitude toward euthanasia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In today's digital world, providing services through telemedicine has become an essential issue in health systems, and the Covid-19 pandemic has made this necessity even more apparent. On the other hand, mental health services are needed more than ever, and their nature makes their delivery via telemedicine more feasible than other specialized services. This study aimed to determine the factors affecting the acceptance of telemedicine among users of this technology in the field of mental health.
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