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Healthcare, Volume 12, Issue 16

August-2 2024 - 130 articles

Cover Story: Patient safety is a fundamental pillar in healthcare. Since 2004, the World Health Organization (WHO) has promoted the Global Alliance for Patient Safety with the aim of minimizing preventable harm in healthcare through ten key lines of action. However, according to the EPINE 2021 study in Spain, 1 in 10 hospitalized patients suffers preventable harm, and 76.57% use peripheral venous catheters (PVCs). Low adherence to PVC management protocols increases catheter loss by 80% and raises cannulation costs by 46.84%, directly affecting patient safety and well-being. This study highlights the importance of continuous training of nursing staff and the rigorous application of evidence-based protocols to prevent complications, improve the quality of care and optimize hospital resources, thereby reducing associated costs and improving clinical outcomes. View this paper
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Articles (130)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,646 Views
10 Pages

Deviation of the Nail Lamina after Unilateral Partial Matricectomy

  • Álvaro Saura-Sempere,
  • Rubén Sánchez-Gómez,
  • José Manuel Reguera-Medina,
  • Salvador Márquez-Reina,
  • Rafael Rodríguez-León and
  • Álvaro Gómez-Carrión

22 August 2024

Deviation of the nail plate in the transverse plane has traditionally been regarded as a postoperative complication following the definitive surgical treatment of ingrown toenails, particularly when only a single nail fold is addressed. The quantific...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,745 Views
11 Pages

22 August 2024

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of mortality and disability worldwide, with severe cases significantly increasing the risk of complications and long-term mortality. The Geriatric Trauma Outcome Score (GTOS), based on age, in...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
11,252 Views
17 Pages

22 August 2024

The collaborative care model (CCM) was created to improve the delivery of mental health care and is reported to improve access, enhance treatment outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. To understand the impacts of the CCM on symptom management, diver...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,826 Views
14 Pages

Understanding the Associations between Executive Function and Psychological Variables in Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Network Analysis Approach

  • Juan C. Pacho-Hernández,
  • Francisco G. Fernández-Palacios,
  • Ángela Tejera-Alonso,
  • César Fernández-de-las-Peñas,
  • Umut Varol,
  • Juan A. Valera-Calero,
  • Luis M. Fernández-Méndez and
  • Margarita Cigarán-Mendez

22 August 2024

The aim of this study was to quantify the multivariate relationships between clinical, cognitive performance, executive functioning, and psychological outcomes in women with fibromyalgia (FMS) using network analyses. Demographic (age, height, weight)...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,318 Views
10 Pages

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Diagnosis of Malignant Neoplasia of the Bronchus and Lung in the Burgos Region

  • Gustavo Gutiérrez Herrero,
  • Sandra Núñez-Rodríguez,
  • Sergio Álvarez-Pardo,
  • Jessica Fernández-Solana,
  • Carla Collazo-Riobó,
  • Álvaro García-Bustillo,
  • Mirian Santamaría-Peláez,
  • Jerónimo J. González-Bernal and
  • Josefa González-Santos

22 August 2024

Purpose: To retrospectively analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis, mortality rate, and survival period of malignant bronchial and lung neoplasms in the Burgos region, with the aim of promoting the development of strategies to i...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
7,633 Views
18 Pages

Trends in Physiotherapy of Chronic Low Back Pain Research: Knowledge Synthesis Based on Bibliometric Analysis

  • Urška Šajnović,
  • Peter Kokol,
  • Jernej Završnik and
  • Helena Blažun Vošner

22 August 2024

Background: Physiotherapy and chronic low back pain (CLBP) form a broad and quickly developing research area. The aim of this article was to holistically, thematically and chronologically analyze and synthesize the literature production in this resea...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,522 Views
12 Pages

Determinants Affecting the Awareness of Hypertension Complications within the General Population in Saudi Arabia

  • Muffarah Hamid Alharthi,
  • Elhadi Miskeen,
  • Eman Abdullah Alotaibi,
  • Ibrahim Awad Eljack Ibrahim,
  • Mohannad Mohammad S. Alamri,
  • Mohammad S. Alshahrani,
  • Dina S. Almunif and
  • Abdullah Almulhim

22 August 2024

Background: Hypertension imposes a significant public health burden. An increased awareness of hypertension complications within a population can positively impact patient care and prevent complications. This study seeks to assess the awareness of hy...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,635 Views
11 Pages

Descriptive Study on the Relationship between Dyspnea, Physical Performance, and Functionality in Oncology Patients

  • Diego Lucas-Ruano,
  • Celia Sanchez-Gomez,
  • María Isabel Rihuete-Galve,
  • Alberto Garcia-Martin,
  • Emilio Fonseca-Sanchez and
  • Eduardo José Fernández-Rodríguez

22 August 2024

Background: Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Dyspnea, affecting up to 60% of cancer patients, exacerbates physical and psychological distress, reducing quality of life. This study aims to explore the relationship between...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,961 Views
9 Pages

Prevalence, Characteristics, and Management of Pediatric Ocular Trauma in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Analysis

  • Balsam Alabdulkader,
  • Yara Alsiwat,
  • Hessa Almatar,
  • Bayan Albdah,
  • Ali Almustanyir,
  • Essam Almutleb,
  • Norah Alkanhal and
  • Ahmed Almazroa

22 August 2024

Purpose: Ocular trauma is a major cause of visual impairment; however, little is known about its burden in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the epidemiological characteristics of ocular trauma in pediatric patients in Riyadh, Sa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,826 Views
17 Pages

Healthcare Outcomes of Patients and Antecedents via Teleophthalmology in Eastern Taiwan during COVID-19

  • Hsing-Chu Chen,
  • Ching-Yu Chang,
  • Chung-Hung Tsai,
  • Wei-Lin Hsu,
  • Wen-Fang Sung and
  • Yu-Xuan Wu

21 August 2024

Objective: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant transformations in healthcare. Many countries began the rapid development and adoption of telemedicine to avoid the spread of the pandemic and created an innovative mo...

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