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Healthcare, Volume 11, Issue 17

September-1 2023 - 101 articles

Cover Story: Chronic musculoskeletal pain stands as a global epidemic, which impacts individuals' quality of life. Although exercise has demonstrated effectiveness, a substantial cohort of patients encounters barriers hindering adherence. The pursuit of more engaging, and efficacious treatments remains a paramount goal. Virtual reality, offering an immersive experience transporting users into captivating, virtual environments, can concurrently guide them through meticulously designed pain-targeted exercise regimens. Although the potential of virtual reality-based exercise for chronic pain patients heralds a new era, critical challenges necessitate consideration. Ongoing studies are needed to refine these programs to cover individual patient needs, offering a promising avenue for chronic pain management. View this paper
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Articles (101)

  • Brief Report
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,096 Views
6 Pages

Reducing Antibiotic Misuse through the Use of Point-of-Care Tests in Germany: A Survey of 1257 Medical Practices

  • Tina Peiter,
  • Monika Haering,
  • Spasenija Bradic,
  • Graça Coutinho and
  • Karel Kostev

4 September 2023

Though more than 80% of acute pharyngitis (AP) cases have a viral etiology, it remains one of the most common causes for the unnecessary prescription of antibiotics (ABs). Half of patients receive antibiotics in general practice. Point-of-Care Tests...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,323 Views
11 Pages

4 September 2023

Low life satisfaction among multicultural children is an important issue related to children’s mental health in Korea. The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing the life satisfaction of children whose Vietnamese mothers migr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
6,277 Views
11 Pages

The Key Role of Empathy in the Relationship between Age and Social Support

  • Paola Guariglia,
  • Massimiliano Palmiero,
  • Anna Maria Giannini and
  • Laura Piccardi

4 September 2023

Aging involves several changes depending on genetic and behavioral factors, such as lifestyle and the number and quality of social relationships, which in turn can be influenced by empathy. Here, the change in the perceived social support across the...

  • Opinion
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,376 Views
11 Pages

Unveiling the Path to Resilience: Prioritizing Mental Health, Sleep, and Nutrition in the Post-COVID Era

  • Susana Ramalho,
  • Daniela Martins-Mendes,
  • José Mário Macedo,
  • Carla Barros,
  • Carla Luis,
  • Sara Sá,
  • Álvaro Gestoso,
  • Ana Cláudia Pereira,
  • Pilar Baylina and
  • Rúben Fernandes

4 September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily life, impacting relationships, work, and education. This has led to increased stress, anxiety, and depression, along with altered sleep patterns and eating behaviors. Quarantine and isolation have worsened me...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,630 Views
10 Pages

Hyperuricemia as a Risk Factor in Hypertension among Patients with Very High Cardiovascular Risk

  • Paweł Muszyński,
  • Emil Julian Dąbrowski,
  • Marta Pasławska,
  • Marta Niwińska,
  • Anna Kurasz,
  • Michał Święczkowski,
  • Justyna Tokarewicz,
  • Łukasz Kuźma,
  • Marcin Kożuch and
  • Sławomir Dobrzycki

3 September 2023

Hypertension remains a global threat to public health, affecting the worldwide population. It is one of the most common risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Today’s treatments focus on creating a hypotensive effect. However, there is a cons...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
15 Citations
4,503 Views
22 Pages

3 September 2023

The recognition that the gut microbiota of obese children differs from lean children has grown, and some studies suggest that physical activity positively influences the gut microbiota. This systematic review explores the changes in the gut microbiot...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,056 Views
11 Pages

3 September 2023

There is a global movement for health and social care to be person-centred: supporting people’s active participation when making health decisions and considering their opinions, beliefs, and needs. The World Health Organization recommend the in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,585 Views
12 Pages

The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Colorectal Cancer Secondary Preventive Healthcare Measures

  • Linda-Nicoleta Bărbulescu,
  • Virginia-Maria Rădulescu,
  • Lucian-Florentin Bărbulescu and
  • Stelian-Ștefăniță Mogoantă

3 September 2023

This study aims to assess the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on a population enrolled in a pilot colorectal screening program started by a family doctor in Romania. This observational retrospective study was spread over 43 months, respectively, from October 20...

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