Publications by authors named "S A Sami"
Introduction: Psychological disorders including depression and anxiety are significant public health concerns. A Mediterranean-style dietary pattern (MDP) has been associated with improved mental well-being in observational studies. Evidence of the acute (defined as postprandial to 1 week) effects of an MDP on brain function, mood, cognition and important modulators, including sleep and the gut microbiota is limited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is highly prevalent with a significant associated morbidity and socioeconomic burden. Effective treatments for FMS remain elusive with pharmacological management (including use of opioids) often proving ineffective. There is a need to develop accessible, innovative management approaches to improve patient care.
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- The article "Health Related Quality of Life After Neonatal Treatment of Symptomatic Tetralogy of Fallot" is praised for its significant contributions to the field of pediatric cardiology.
- However, it has limitations, including a small sample size that affects the general applicability of its findings and a need for more research on comorbidities influencing health-related quality of life (HRQOL).
- The absence of a control group and the necessity for longer follow-up periods to track ongoing challenges faced by children post-treatment are highlighted as areas for improvement to enhance understanding of HRQOL in this patient population.
Aim: This study aimed to describe self-assessed clinical gerontological nursing competence and its associated factors among licensed practical nurses.
Design: A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted for the study.
Methods: Data were collected in Autumn 2023 from 394 licensed practical nurses working in healthcare services for older people in one well-being services county in Finland.