Healthcare, Volume 12, Issue 24

Background/Objectives: Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric disorder usually managed with antipsychotics, which can cause adverse drug reactions (ADRs) that may impact patients’ attitudes toward their treatment, as well as treatment adherence...

Objectives: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a prevalent condition affecting young people that often necessitates complex medical interventions. This study aims to provide a synthesis of existing meta-analyses examining the impact of CHD on the cogn...

Background: In recent years, the growing prevalence of digital technology has transformed every aspect of life, including mental health care and support. Digital integration—referring to both access to digital technology and the utilization of...

Background/Objectives: InterRAI is a globally validated platform aimed at improving care for individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs, particularly in long-term care settings. This study explores the experiences of interRAI coordinator...

Background: Volunteering is a type of support that provides high motivation and supports social participation during the active aging process without any financial reward. Volunteering services provided by an active older person not only provide free...

Background/Objectives: Hand grip strength (HGS) reflects muscle strength and is an important indicator of sarcopenia. There is a gap in the research regarding the determinants of relative HGS that take sex differences into account. Therefore, this st...

Background: Progress in medical education is reflected in healthcare quality and patient satisfaction. However, there are still gaps in knowledge regarding the patients’ expectations of general practitioners (GPs), even though patients’ i...

Background: Studies on the effectiveness of community-based health interventions (CBHIs) in improving lifestyle practices among older adults are limited. Objectives: This study evaluated the impact of a CBHI on health knowledge, lifestyle goal attain...

Federated learning (FL) is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling collaborative machine learning across institutions while preserving patient privacy and meeting regulatory standards. This review delves into FL’s applications within smart healt...

Background/Objectives: Current literature has demonstrated the benefits of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks for reducing postoperative pain and opioid consumption for an array of surgical procedures. Some randomized controlled trials and retr...