Effect of the nurse-led Hospital Elder Life Program on delirium reduction among delirious patients with COVID-19: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, are high-risk factors for delirium. However, the implementation of nonpharmacological interventions faces major challenges during an infectious disease pandemic.

Aims: To evaluate the effect of the nurse-led Hospital Elder Life Program (NL-HELP) on delirium reduction among delirious patients with COVID-19.

Relationship between perceived organisational support, self-efficacy, proactive personality and career self-management among nurses: a moderated mediation analysis.

Objectives: Career self-management is believed to be a critical behaviour in the new career era. However, the underlying mechanisms that stimulate nurses' career self-management are unclear. The aim of this study was to examine the mediating effect of self-efficacy and the moderating effect of proactive personality on the relationship between perceived organisational support and career self-management among nurses.

Complete genome sequence of a novel dsRNA virus from the phytopathogenic fungus Fusarium oxysporum.

Fusarium oxysporum is a widespread plant pathogen that causes fusarium wilt and fusarium root rot in many economically significant crops. Here, a novel dsRNA virus tentatively named "Fusarium oxysporum virus 1" (FoV1) was identified in F. oxysporum strain 3S-18.

Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Cognitive Function in Older Adults with and without Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Introduction: Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) has shown benefits for cognitive function in older adults. However, the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on cognitive function in older adults are inconsistent across studies, and the evidence for tDCS has limitations. We aim to explore whether tDCS can improve cognitive function and different cognitive domains (i.

Comprehensive analysis of sesame LRR-RLKs: structure, evolution and dynamic expression profiles under stress.

Leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinases (LRR-RLKs) can participate in the regulation of plant growth and development, immunity and signal transduction. , one of the most important oil crops, has a significant role in promoting human health. In this study, 175 genes were identified in , and they were subdivided into 12 subfamilies by phylogenetic analysis.

Relationship between job demands, work engagement, emotional workload and job performance among nurses: A moderated mediation model.

Aim: To explore the mediating effect of work engagement and the moderated mediating effect of emotional workload on the relationship between job demands and job performance among nurses.

Background: Nurses work in a high-demand situation that could affect their job performance. However, previous studies have reported an inconsistent relationship between job demands and job performance.

Full-length transcriptome and RNA-Seq analyses reveal the resistance mechanism of sesame in response to Corynespora cassiicola.

Background: Corynespora leaf spot is a common leaf disease occurring in sesame, and the disease causes leaf yellowing and even shedding, which affects the growth quality of sesame. At present, the mechanism of sesame resistance to this disease is still unclear. Understanding the resistance mechanism of sesame to Corynespora leaf spot is highly important for the control of infection.

Genome-wide characterization of the wall-associated kinase-like (WAKL) family in sesame (Sesamum indicum) identifies a SiWAKL6 gene involved in resistance to Macrophomina Phaseolina.

Background: Sesame charcoal rot caused by Macrophomina phaseolina is one of the most serious fungal diseases in sesame production, and threatens the yield and quality of sesame. WAKL genes are important in the plant response to biotic stresses by sensing and transmitting external signals to the intracellular receptor. However, there is still a lack about the WAKL gene family and its function in sesame resistance to M.

Factors influencing early mobilisation for patients undergoing pancreatic surgery from multiple perspectives: a qualitative descriptive study.

Objectives: Despite early mobilisation as a key component of enhanced recovery after surgery pathways for pancreatic surgery, the implementation of early mobilisation remains unsatisfactory. What factors influence the implementation of early mobilisation from the lens of all stakeholders is unclear. The aim of this study was to identify the influencing factors of early mobilisation in pancreatic surgery from the perspective of patients, family members and health professionals.

Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Career Growth Scale for Nurses.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop the career growth scale for nurses (CGSN) and evaluate its psychometric properties.

Methods: This study was conducted in four phases: (1) creating a pool of potential items through a qualitative design; (2) developing a preliminary scale using a modified two-round Delphi process; (3) refining the preliminary scale to finalize the scale using a cross-sectional survey; and (4) evaluating the psychometric properties of the final scale using another cross-sectional survey. A sample of 858 registered nurses from 12 general hospitals was recruited for this study.

Adherence, belief, and knowledge about oral anticoagulants in patients with bioprosthetic heart valve replacement: a cross-sectional study.

To investigate adherence to oral anticoagulants among patients after mechanical heart valve (BHV) replacement and further examine the mediating role of medication belief in the relationship between knowledge and medication adherence. The number of patients who undergo BHV replacement has increased in recent years. Short-term anticoagulant therapy is recommended for patients after BHV replacement.

First Report of Root Rot Caused by Pythium myriotylum on Sesame in China.

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a very important oilseed crop and cultivated on 11.7 million hectares, producing 6.

The relationship between work practice environment and work engagement among nurses: The multiple mediation of basic psychological needs and organizational commitment a cross-sectional survey.

Background: Previous researchers have demonstrated that the work practice environment influences nurses' engagement; however, few studies have explored the mechanisms that explain the links between them.

Objectives: To examine whether basic psychological needs and organizational commitment mediate the relationship between the work practice environment and work engagement.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a sample of 893 nurses from 14 cities in Sichuan Province of China between November 2021 and December 2021.

Nurses' perspectives on the barriers to and facilitators of the implementation of secondary prevention for people with coronary heart disease: a qualitative descriptive study.

Objectives: To identify the barriers to and facilitators of secondary prevention among people with coronary heart disease from the perspectives of nurses.

Design: A qualitative descriptive design using face-to-face semistructured interviews.

Setting: This study was conducted in China from October to November 2021.

The mediating role of psychological needs on the relationship between perceived organizational support and work engagement.

Aim: To examine the mediating effect of basic psychological needs on the relationship between perceived organizational support and work engagement among nurses.

Background: The satisfaction of basic psychological needs is crucial for breeding and sustaining individuals' intrinsic motivation. Little is known about the underlying motivational mechanisms that explain the relationship among perceived organizational support, basic psychological needs, and work engagement in a nursing context.

Nurses' perceptions of career growth: A qualitative descriptive study.

Aims: To explore nurses' experiences and perceptions of career growth and its influencing factors, as career growth is more closely associated with individual attitudes and behaviours in the new career era.

Design: A qualitative descriptive design was used.

Methods: Thirty-one nurses from 10 secondary and 8 tertiary hospitals in Sichuan Province of China were purposively selected to participate in this study.

Molecular and Biological Characterization of the First Mymonavirus Identified in .

We characterized a negative sense single-stranded RNA mycovirus, mymonavirus 1 (FoMyV1), isolated from the phytopathogenic fungus . The genome of FoMyV1 is 10,114 nt, including five open reading frames (ORFs1-5) that are non-overlapping and linearly arranged. The largest, ORF5, encodes a large polypeptide L containing a conserved regions corresponding to RNA-dependent RNA polymerase and mRNA-capping enzyme region V; the putative functions of the remaining four ORFs are unknown.

Complete genome sequence of a novel fusarivirus from the phytopathogenic fungus Corynespora cassiicola.

Corynespora cassiicola is an important phytopathogenic fungus that severely impairs crop production. Here, we report the molecular characterization of a novel positive-sense single-stranded RNA (+ssRNA) mycovirus, Corynespora cassiicola fusarivirus 1 (CcFV1), isolated from C. cassiicola strain 20200826-3-1.

Molecular characterization of a novel victorivirus infecting Corynespora cassiicola.

A novel victorivirus was detected in an isolate of Corynespora cassiicola strain 20180909-03 and was named "Corynespora cassiicola victorivirus 1" (CcVV1). The complete genome sequence of this virus is 5140 bp in length and contains 57% GC with two large open reading frames (ORFs) overlapping at the tetranucleotide AUGA. The ORFs were predicted to encode a coat protein (CP) and an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp), respectively, which are conserved in dsRNA fungal viruses of the family Totiviridae.

The mechanism of sesame resistance against Macrophomina phaseolina was revealed via a comparison of transcriptomes of resistant and susceptible sesame genotypes.

Background: Sesame (Sesamum indicum) charcoal rot, a destructive fungal disease caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid (MP), is a great threat to the yield and quality of sesame. However, there is a lack of information about the gene-for-gene relationship between sesame and MP, and the molecular mechanism behind the interaction is not yet clear. The aim of this study was to interpret the molecular mechanism of sesame resistance against MP in disease-resistant (DR) and disease-susceptible (DS) genotypes based on transcriptomics.

Divergent RNA viruses in exhibit potential as virocontrol agents.

is an important necrotrophic phytopathogenic fungus and cause extensive damage in many oilseed crops. Twelve isolates with diverse biological phenotypes were selected for a high-throughput sequencing-based metatranscriptomic and bioinformatics analysis to identify viruses infecting . The analysis identified 40 partial or nearly complete viral genome segments, 31 of which were novel viruses.

Effects of mindfulness-based intervention on glycemic control and psychological outcomes in people with diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aims/introduction: Psychological therapies have showed benefits for both glycemic control and psychological outcomes in people with diabetes. However, the effects of mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on glycemic control and psychological outcomes are inconsistent across studies, and the evidence for MBI has not been summarized. We aimed to identify the effects of MBI on glycemic control and psychological outcomes in people with diabetes by carrying out a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Patient-perceived service needs and health care utilization in people with type 2 diabetes: A multicenter cross-sectional study.

The aim of this study was to investigate service needs and health care utilization among people with type 2 diabetes, further to identify the relationship between service needs and health care utilization.We used a self-reported questionnaire to collect data regarding demographic and diabetes characteristics, service needs toward self-management and follow-up care, and 4 health care utilizations during past year. Multiple linear regression and binary logistic regression were used to test the impacts of demographic and diabetes characteristics on service needs and health care utilizations, respectively.

Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in People With Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on depression, quality of life (QoL), and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in people with diabetes.

Design: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis was conducted.

Methods: Eight databases (PubMed, Embase, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature [CINAHL], Cochrane, PsycINFO, and three Chinese databases) were searched for relevant studies from inception to December 2019.

A Simple and Effective Technique for Production of Pycnidia and Pycnidiospores by .

Production of pycnidia and pycnidiospores by is not often seen in vitro. The objective of this study is to develop a simple and effective technique to obtain pycnidiospores of isolates in vitro and to evaluate germination rates and pathogenicity of pycnidiospores. We found isolates can produce pycnidia on oatmeal agar (OMA) under ultraviolet light with 365 nm wavelength (UV).