Current trends in pain management: A bibliometric analysis for the 1980-to-2023 period.

There is currently no bibliometric analysis available regarding pain management (PM). The aim of this study was to monitor the advancement of the PM research field, demonstrate global productivity, identify the most highly cited studies, delineate collaborations between research areas and countries, and uncover new research topics and intriguing trends. A total of 16,216 articles on the subject of PM published between 1980 and 2023 were downloaded from the Web of Science database and analyzed using various bibliometric analysis methods.

Culturally Congruent Latino-Adapted Telemonitoring of Underrepresented Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: The CULTURA-DM2 Trial.

This study reports on the development and testing of a comprehensive diabetes telemonitoring program tailored to meet the needs of underserved Hispanic/Latino patients with diabetes. Individuals participating in the culturally tailored program had significantly better 6-month outcomes than those receiving comprehensive outpatient management for A1C, blood pressure, and diabetes self-efficacy, with no differences between groups in quality of life, medication adherence, emotional functioning, patient activation, or unscheduled physician visits. These findings suggest that culturally congruent diabetes telemonitoring may be effective for this underserved population.

Evaluation of medicine use behaviors of adult patients in a rural area: A cross-sectional study from Turkey.

Background/purpose: This study aimed to determine the medicine usage behaviors of patients (>65 years) registered to the family health care center (FHCC) in a rural area.

Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study was performed on 224 geriatric patients admitted to the FHCC in Terme town of Samsun between January 2018 and March 2018. The questionnaire consisting of 29 questions about sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of drugs, and usage habits was applied to the participants by using the face-to-face interview technique.

Effectiveness of Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Update.

Background/objectives: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition requiring personalised therapeutic approaches. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAATs) in 86 children with varying ASD severity levels (levels 1-3).

Methods: Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales and the Parenting Stress Index were used.

Knowledge and attitudes of primary care physicians regarding acromegaly: a survey study with multinational participation.

Background: Acromegaly is a disease with high morbidity and mortality rates. The role of primary care physicians is very important in the early diagnosis of acromegaly. The present study aims to determine the knowledge and attitudes of primary care physicians about acromegaly in different countries worldwide.

Metabolic Syndrome: An Updated Review on Diagnosis and Treatment for Primary Care Clinicians.

Objective: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors (central obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance) that affects between 12.5% and 31.4% of adults worldwide.

Self-perceived importance and confidence of adolescents transitioning to adult care.

Purpose: Motivational interviewing (MI) techniques are used by health care teams to engage adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in health care self-management and pediatric to adult health care transition (HCT) planning efforts. The aim of this study was to assess the initial level of motivation of AYAs prior to receipt of HCT anticipatory guidance and to determine associations with demographic and health coverage factors.

Methods: This retrospective study included 5112 AYAs, aged 12-26 years, from four health systems.

Analysis of the relationship between self-neglect and spiritual well-being in older adults.

This study was conducted to examine the relationship between self-neglect and spiritual well-being in older adults. This descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted with 232 older adults. Data were collected using the "Elder Self-Neglect Scale (ESNS)" and "Spiritual Well-Being Scale (FACIT Sp-12).

Is Ecological Anxiety Due to Climate Change Associated With the Fertility Preferences of Women?

Background: Eco-anxiety caused by climate change, which is a significant public health problem, has negative effects on sexual and reproductive health, and these effects are expected to increase continuously. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between eco-anxiety caused by climate change and the fertility preferences of women.

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted between June and August 2024 with 491 women at the ages of 18 to 49 who were registered at a family health center.

Determination of menstrual hygiene management and genital hygiene behaviors of students: A university example from Turkey.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the use of menstrual hygiene products and genital hygiene practices among female university students.

Method: A cross-sectional study design was employed. Data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form and the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale (GHBS).

Prostate cancer screening with Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing: A retrospective study.

Objective: To evaluate the results of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test used in prostate cancer screening.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on a total of 1106 male individuals, including 615 people (55.6%) aged 40-54, 379 people (34.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Body Surface Area Estimation Formulas in Predicting the Risk of Death in Patients with Heart Failure.

: Body surface area is one of the most important anthropometric parameters in medicine. The study's primary objective is to compare the consistency of the BSA estimation results through applying available formulas. Other objectives include determining the ability of these formulas to discriminate between death and survival in patients, comparing the formulas' diagnostic features, and investigating whether the risk associated with a low BSA is independent of BMI.

Sleep quality and hypertension in an indigenous African population: a cross-sectional investigation from the COMBAT-CVDs study.

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular events worldwide, and little is known about its association with sleep quality (SQ) among Africans. We evaluated the association of SQ with hypertension among adults in Ibadan, Nigeria. In Ibadan and its suburbs, we identified 3635 participants in the door-to-door Community-based Investigation of the Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases (COMBAT-CVDs) study.

The effect of basic carbohydrate counting on HbA1c in type 2 diabetic patients: A non-randomized controlled trial.

Aim: To evaluate the effect of basic carbohydrate counting (CC) on HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) patients using oral antidiabetic drugs in the primary care.

Method: The study is a non-randomized controlled clinical trial. T2D patients, aged between 18 and 75 years, HbA1c ≥ 6,5 %, using oral antidiabetic medication, were followed for three months in two groups: one intervention (IG) (n = 33), one control group (CG) (n = 45), in two different Primary Care Centers.

Quality of life, anxiety and mindfulness during the prevalence of COVID-19: a comparison between medical and non-medical students.

Background: The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all areas of society, including students. However, medical students have faced many challenges due to direct contact with patients. The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating and comparing the quality of life (QoL), anxiety and mindfulness between Iranian medical and non-medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virologically suppressed switch to Dolutegravir/Lamivudine 2-Drug regimen versus switch to commonly prescribed 3-Drug regimens in the United States.

Background: Two-drug regimens (2DRs) have been introduced in recent years to potentially reduce antiretroviral therapy (ART) toxicities and drug-drug interactions while demonstrating comparable efficacy to three-drug regimens (3DRs) for people with HIV (PWH). The objective of this study was to compare the real-world effectiveness and durability of a single-tablet 2DR of dolutegravir/lamivudine (DTG/3TC) with that of commonly prescribed 3DRs in ART-experienced, virologically suppressed PWH during the first 24 months of DTG/3TC availability in the United States.

Methods: Virologically suppressed (viral load [VL] < 200 copies/mL) adult PWH initiating DTG/3TC 2DR, bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF), or a DTG-based 3DR between 01MAY2019 and 31OCT2020 were identified in the OPERA cohort and followed through 30APR2021.

An Analysis of the Time Required for the Diagnosis of ASD and the Factors Influencing Its Duration in a Sample of the Pediatric Population from Poland.

: Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a very important factor for improving the quality of life of people on the spectrum, but it still remains a major problem in Europe, especially concerning girls. In this study, we tried to answer the question of what factors affect the age of diagnosis in Poland. Additionally, we tried to establish the time between the first visit to the mental health center (MHC) and the diagnosis in this population, and what factors affect its length.

Palliative care knowledge and self-efficacy: a comparative study between intensive care units and general units nurses.

Background And Objectives: The growing number of terminally ill patients has underscored the importance of equipping healthcare workers with adequate palliative care knowledge and self-efficacy. This study aimed to compare the palliative care knowledge and self-efficacy of nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) with those in general wards at hospitals affiliated with Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2023.

Methods: This descriptive-comparative cross-sectional study involved nurses from intensive care units and general wards of three hospitals affiliated with Kerman University of Medical Sciences, for a total sample size of 300 nurses (150 in each group).

Postpartum periods of visually impaired mothers: A qualitative study.

Background: Parenting for individuals with visual impairments introduces unique challenges, requiring meticulous planning, attention and care in daily activities and child-rearing.

Objective: This qualitative study aims to explore the postpartum experiences of visually impaired mothers, exploring their emotional challenges, support networks and experiences in caring for infants and breastfeeding.

Methods: Twelve participants engaged in in-depth interviews, revealing emotional difficulties such as uneasiness, anxiety, fear and challenges in baby care.

Depression symptoms are associated with demographic characteristics, nutritional status, and social support among young adults in Chile: a latent class analysis.

Background: Depressive disorders are a critical public health concern in Chile. Nonetheless, there is a lack of evidence regarding the identification of depressive symptom clusters. The objective was to identify depressive symptom clusters among Chilean young adults and examine how demographic, and lifestyle factors as well as social support can influence and predict them.

The Transformative Care Continuum: implementing an accelerated pathway that addresses the new roles of the family medicine physician.

Background: The Transformative Care Continuum (TCC) emerged in 2018 at Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, combining a three-year medical education track with a three-year family medicine residency. TCC aligns evolving family physician roles through the Kern model, AMA's Master Adaptive Learner model, Health Systems Science Training, and Kirkpatrick's evaluation model.

Methods: The TCC curriculum emphasizes intensive coaching, clinical encounter video evaluation, reflection, and case-log review.

Digital Innovation to Grow Quality Care Through an Interprofessional Care Team (DIG IT) Among Underserved Patients With Hypertension.

Purpose: The impact of digital health on medically underserved patients is unclear. This study aimed to determine the early impact of a digital innovation to grow quality care through an interprofessional care team (DIG IT) on the blood pressure (BP) and 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk score of medically underserved patients.

Methods: This was a 3-month, prospective intervention study that included patients aged 40 years or more with BP of 140/90 mmHg or higher who received care from DIG IT from August through December 2021.