Family caregivers' perception of pressure ulcer prevention devices and equipment for patients with cerebrovascular and spinal disease.

Background: Family caregivers play a crucial role in preventing pressure ulcers in patients with cerebrovascular and spinal diseases. Despite the availability of advanced devices, including Internet of Things(IoT) based smart mattresses, the adoption and effectiveness of these technologies are influenced by caregivers' experiences and perceptions.

Objective: To investigate the experiences and perceptions of family caregivers regarding pressure ulcer prevention devices and equipment, with a focus on the factors influencing the intention to adopt IoT-based smart mattresses.

Trajectories of Cognitive Function and Predictors Among Older Adults in Korea for 8 Years: A National Panel Data Analysis.

This study aims to examine the trajectory of older adults' cognitive function over time and identify its predictors. Based on the model of neuroplasticity and cognitive reserve, participants' general characteristics as well as their physical, mental, and social factors were included as predictors of cognitive function. A latent growth model analysis was used to examine the trajectory of cognitive function and its predictors.

A Retrospective Observational Study to Compare the Clinical and Laboratory Parameters of Patients Requiring Hospitalization during 3rd Wave vs 2nd Wave of Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Following the outbreak of coronavirus in Wuhan, China in 2019, there has been multiple waves of different variants of COVID-19 throughout the world in the continuum of a pandemic. This study aims to compare different clinical and laboratory parameters of hospitalized patients in Omicron-driven 3rd wave vs Delta-driven 2nd wave in India. This was a retrospective cross-sectional observational study that was done in the Department of General Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Dr S N Medical College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan).

Performance of indicators used in regular risk assessments for COVID-19 in association with contextual factors.

Background: This study aimed to summarize the results of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) risk assessments and to examine the associations between risk levels and various indicators, including COVID-19 incidence, risk perception, community mobility, and government policy.

Methods: The results of the risk assessment and the indicators utilized were summarized. From November 2021 to May 2022, the COVID-19 risk level was evaluated on a weekly basis, and its correlation with these indicators was analyzed.

The Role of Monocyte Distribution Width in the Early Prediction of Sepsis in Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This is the first study to examine the role of monocyte distribution width (MDW) in predicting sepsis after cardiovascular surgery. This study included 43 consecutive patients who had undergone cardiovascular surgery between July 2021 and July 2022. All patients were examined at the following three time points (TPs): preoperative period (TP1), postoperative at 24 h (TP2), and discharge (TP3).