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Res Nurs Health
January 2025
Nursing Department, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain.
The patient activation measure (PAM), a recognized measure of how active patients are in their care, is one of the most extensively used, widely translated, and tested instruments worldwide in measuring patient activation. This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties and construct validity of the Italian version of the 13-item Patient Activation Measure (PAM13-I) among patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A multicenter study was conducted across 111 surgical units in Italy.
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January 2025
Department of dermatology, Lishui Central Hospital, Lishui, 323000, China.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate dermatologists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) concerning omalizumab therapy for chronic urticaria. We conducted a cross-sectional study in several hospitals in China, mainly in hospitals in Zhejiang Province, during August 1, 2024 - August 15, 2024 using a self-administered KAP questionnaire. Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney tests and Kruskal-Wallis analysis of variance were performed to compare differences across groups Factors influencing practice were determined through multivariable logistic regression.
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December 2025
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Laboratory of Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco.
Infertility has emerged as a significant public health concern, with assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a last-resort treatment option. However, ART's efficacy is limited by significant financial cost and physical discomfort. The aim of this study is to build Machine learning (ML) decision-support models to predict the optimal range of embryo numbers to transfer, using data from infertile couples identified through literature reviews.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPsychol Health Med
January 2025
Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Japan.
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions compared to standard rehabilitation in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Given the recognized influence of psychological factors in OA management, the review assessed their impact on pain, functional disability, and self-efficacy. A comprehensive search was performed across multiple databases, including PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, OpenGrey, and ClinicalTrials.
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July 2024
Program in Environmental and Polymer Engineering, Graduate School of INHA University, 100 Inha-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon 22212, Korea.
Microplastics (MPs) have been detected in various environmental matrices, drinking water, and food, and their presence is an ecological and human health concern. Most research on MPs has focused solely on their detection and analysis. However, sample pretreatment methods are critical for accurate MP analysis and must be properly established.
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