Novel use of structural equation modeling to examine the development of a framework of patient-centered two-way referral systems for building digital subjective well-being healthcare: A cross-sectional survey in Central China.

Background: Digital health technologies are progressively assuming significant roles in aspects encompassing in-hospital management, patient-centered design, and tiered referral systems. Nevertheless, current studies do not involve exploration into the potential value and mechanisms of digital health in a patient-centered context. This study aimed to explore the development of a framework of comprehensive, evidence-based digital health technologies for the construction of welfare-oriented healthcare.

Effect of Chinese herbal medicine for patients with benign thyroid nodules in adults: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Thyroid nodules (TN) are discrete lesions within the thyroid gland and are a common clinical problem detected in 19% to 68% of people. TN are more common as age increases and occur more frequently in women. TN can cause pressure symptoms, cosmetic complaints, and thyroid dysfunction.

The efficacy and safety of health qigong for anti-aging: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Aging is a phenomenon that human's physiology and psychology is progressive decline for natural environment. Health Qigong, as a convenient and effective exercise therapy,is widely used for anti-aging. However, there are no systematic reviews or meta-analysises to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Health Qigong on anti-aging.

A Comparison of Cognitive Processing Therapy and Seeking Safety for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans.

To compare the outcomes of Seeking Safety (SS) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) in veterans with PTSD in a specialty clinic of an urban VA medical center. Retrospective chart review of electronic medical records was conducted for 420 veterans with PTSD who received treatment with either CPT (n = 227) or SS (n = 193) in group setting. 1) treatment completion rate, 2) self-reported PTSD symptom severity measured by PTSD checklist (PCL), and 3) additional mental health services received within 12 months after treatment.

Successful bystander-administered intranasal naloxone reversal of opioid overdose between two veterans: A case report.

Opioid overdose-related morbidity and mortality remain one of the most pressing public health crises. Overdose education and naloxone distribution have emerged as an effective initiative for mitigating overdose deaths. This case highlights areas of patient education essential to optimizing treatment outcome when using a naloxone reversal kit.