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J Med Internet Res
January 2025
School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
Background: Body image issues are prevalent among individuals diagnosed with cancer, leading to detrimental effects on their physical and psychological recovery. eHealth has emerged as a promising approach for enhancing the body image of patients with cancer.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of eHealth interventions on body image and other health outcomes (quality of life, physical symptoms, and emotional distress) among patients with cancer.
Alzheimers Dement
December 2024
University of California San Francisco School of Nursing, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Background: Socio-cultural and language-appropriate study materials and instruments are critical for accurate assessment of cognitive function in people from diverse backgrounds. Most research uses cognitive tests based on Western, industrialized, English-speaking cultures and may not reflect global experiences. The purpose of this study was to describe the translations of study materials and cultural adaptations that were developed for the Asian Cohort for Alzheimer's Disease (ACAD).
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March 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
Aim: To investigate the associations between nurse staffing levels, nurse educational level, and nurse-sensitive patient outcomes among patients in medical and surgical wards.
Background: Patient outcomes are affected by a variety of factors, including nurse staffing and registered nurse (RN) educational levels. An examination of the associations between these factors and patient outcomes will help identify the impact that nurses make on patient care, including health and safety.
Alzheimers Dement
December 2024
University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Background: The treatment of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) remains a challenge for modern medicine due to its complex pathogenesis. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has accumulated significant value and success in prevention and treatment of diseases, and are regarded as new and promising candidates of AD pharmacological treatments. The current study aimed to systematically evaluate the current evidence base for TCM as a treatment for AD.
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January 2025
Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China.
Background: Biologics are recommended for use in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) after the failure of conventional systemic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (csDMARDs). However, compared to csDMARDs, biologics are significantly more expensive. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of biologic treatments for active PsA patients who have failed treatment with csDMARDs, from the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system.
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