Healthcare, Volume 13, Issue 13

Background/Objectives: Laryngeal cancer (LC) accounts for 1–3% of all malignant neoplasms. The aim of this study was to analyze temporal trends in the incidence and mortality of LC in Central Serbia over a 25-year period (1999–2023). Meth...

Background: The mental health of physicians has become a pressing global concern. High rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout are reported in the literature, with each condition linked to reduced job satisfaction, increased medical errors, and ult...

Gender inequality remains a persistent issue in healthcare, especially in ophthalmology, where women face systemic barriers such as pay gaps, limited surgical opportunities, harassment, and unequal family expectations. Despite increasing entry into t...

Background/Objectives: The effective management of dental practices is increasingly recognized as a key factor in ensuring high-quality care, efficient operations, and interdisciplinary collaboration. While many dentists assume managerial responsibil...

Background: Artificial intelligence and machine learning are playing crucial roles in digital transformation, aiming to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, equity, and responsiveness of primary health systems and their services. Method: Using synt...

Background: In elderly community services, information technology is reshaping the daily lives of older adults in unprecedented ways. It effectively addresses the issue of frailty in the community by strengthening support networks and dynamic risk ma...

Background: Although improving the patient experience with care is being framed as part of value-based care, the economic and provider well-being impact of interventions for improving the patient experience has not been established. We aimed to synth...

Background: The mechanisms through which information and communication technology (ICT) use influences chronic disease self-management remain unclear. Method: This cross-sectional investigation examined the mediating effects of health literacy, socia...

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing combined with exercise stress Echocardiography (CPET-ESE) is an advanced diagnostic modality for evaluating cardiovascular disease and tailoring patient-specific treatment strategies. By integrating metabolic, ventila...

Background/Objectives: Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease. The musculoskeletal system is affected in 90% of patients. The most common symptoms are myalgia, arthralgia, and arthritis. The objective was to analyze the efficacy of an...

Background/Objectives: This study aims to develop a standardized weight management intervention program for patients with endometrial cancer (EC) undergoing fertility preservation treatment and to provide a scientific foundation for midwives to imple...

Background: The role of physical activity in early recovery following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) remains unclear, particularly regarding potential sex differences. This study examined the effects of physical activity on pain, self-estima...

Sex-specific differences in the prevalence of sarcopenia, dynapenia, and the impact of obesity on muscle strength and quality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) remain underexplored. Background/Objectives: In this cross-sectional study, 78...

Background and Objectives: The spontaneous reporting (SR) of adverse drug events (ADEs) is a cornerstone of pharmacovigilance and a critical mechanism for safeguarding patient safety. However, underreporting remains a persistent global challenge. In...

Objective: To analyse the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Environmental Protectors Against Hospital Work Stress (ENPROS). Methods: A cross-sectional methodological study was conducted in two public hospitals in São Paul...

Background/Objectives: Reducing waiting times for elective surgeries remains a critical global healthcare challenge that negatively impacts patient outcomes and economic productivity. This study develops an adaptable cost-utility modeling framework f...

Background: Oral isotretinoin is an effective treatment for refractory and moderate acne unresponsive to conventional therapies, considered the most effective option for such cases. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, concerns, and...

Background/Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI) offers opportunities to enhance healthcare accessibility for people with disabilities (PwDs). However, their application in Saudi Arabia remains limited. This study explores PwDs’ experiences...

Background/Objectives: Although Tai Chi has shown potential benefits for managing chronic pain, its clinical effectiveness specifically for knee pain remains inconclusive. Methods: We systematically searched ten electronic databases for randomized co...

Background: Patients with Down syndrome (DS) commonly experience psychological and mental problems. Studying the quality of life (QoL) of children with DS is important because it increases knowledge related to understanding the challenges that this g...

Background/Objectives: Asthma is a prevalent chronic condition affecting approximately 300 million people globally. Despite advancements in treatment protocols, poor adherence to asthma medication remains a significant issue, often leading to severe...

Objectives: This study aims to identify the effectiveness of exercise in chronic tension-type headache and chronic migraine. Methods: The PICOS (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcomes, Study design) strategy was followed, where P—patien...

Background/Objectives: Social cognition impairment is common in multiple sclerosis (MS) and could implicate the well-being of patients by promoting difficulties in social interactions. This study investigated the relationship between social cognition...

Background/Objectives: In the context of active ageing, functional assessment is key to preserving autonomy in older women. The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is a practical tool for estimating general health, but its results can be influenced by variou...

Background: Traumatic brain injury frequently leads to visual dysfunction, affecting up to 75% of patients. These visual issues, if unrecognized, can significantly impair daily functioning. Optometrists are well-positioned to identify and manage such...

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to explore the underlying meaning and structure of the experiences of caregivers with lung transplant recipients using phenomenological research methods. Methods: Data were collected between February 2020 and D...

Background: Patients with bipolar disorder (BD) face many challenges as many basic cognitive and non-cognitive domains can be affected by their disease. Financial capacity requires complex cognitive functioning and is little investigated in BD, espec...

Background/Objectives: Breast cancer (BCA) is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. Screening has been linked to up to a 33% reduction in breast cancer-related deaths by helping detect tumors at an early stage. The successful impl...

Background/Objectives: Population health problems are among the world’s main concerns. However, mortality and morbidity alone do not fully encompass the health experience of populations. International efforts are underway to verify health exper...

Background/Objectives: European healthcare systems are increasingly adopting automation technologies to improve efficiency. This study evaluates the economic viability of hospital automation and medication management digitalization. Methods: An econo...

Background: Parental burnout is one of today’s significant challenges, increasingly manifesting as a problem in our fast-paced world. The aim of this review is to create an exploratory, descriptive summary of parental burnout through the analys...

Background/Objectives: The present study aims to assess the prevalence of burnout and associated factors among dental students, interns, and dental practitioners in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among dental...

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 10% of the global population and imposes a growing burden on healthcare systems. Aim: To explore nurses’ perceptions of their roles in CKD care and identify factors influencing role implemen...

Background: Occupational burnout and fatigue are critical issues affecting the health and performance of healthcare workers (HCWs) globally. These outcomes are often driven by complex and overlapping work-related stressors, which remain insufficientl...

Background: Increasing evidence suggests that visiting the coast benefits mental health and that coastal prescribing is a promising societal endpoint. General practitioners (GPs) are the pivotal access point for patients to receive diagnosis and trea...

Background: Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are increasingly being explored for medical applications. However, their reliability in providing medication advice for patients with complex clinical situations, particularly those with multiple...

Introduction: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a treatment for knee pain, but some patients are not satisfied with their outcomes. Utilizing shared decision making (SDM) can lead to better decisions, satisfaction, and fewer regrets. However, healthca...

Objectives: Health disparities among transgender and gender-diverse individuals are partly attributed to the limited knowledge and preparedness of healthcare providers. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge of transgender health among resi...

Background: Postoperative sepsis (POS) is a serious pediatric safety event tracked by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Pediatric Quality Indicator 10 (PDI 10). Purpose: This study examined POS in United States inpatient care. Me...

Introduction and Objectives: Bladder injuries are broadly classified based on anatomical location into two main categories: extraperitoneal and intraperitoneal. Traditionally, clinicians manage most extraperitoneal bladder ruptures conservatively wit...

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Background and Objectives: Previous studies have shown that a major part of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are preventable, and they contribute to increased morbidity, mortality, and costs. To our knowledge, no study investigating preventable ADRs has...

Background/Objectives: Using healthcare vouchers mitigates the financial burdens of low-income individuals, therefore enhancing mothers’ satisfaction and encouraging service utilization. In Yemen, reducing financial barriers results in marked i...

Background/Objectives: Robot-led rehabilitative exercise offers a promising avenue to enhance the care provided by exercise specialists (ESs). ESs, such as physical and occupational therapists, prescribe exercise regimens to clinical populations to i...

Background: The aim of the study is to determine whether environmental and climatic factors (air quality, precipitation rates, and air temperatures) alongside specific public health measures (social distancing and vaccination) have influenced total n...

Background/Objectives: Up to 25–70% of proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) prescriptions worldwide lack an evidence-based indication, exposing patients to avoidable adverse events and unnecessary costs. Community pharmacists (CPs) are well-equipped to...

Background and Objectives: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) enhances psychological flexibility by fostering acceptance of thoughts and emotions, promoting mindfulness practices, and encouraging engagement in value-based actions. These processe...

Background/Objectives: Many Canadians experience challenges navigating the healthcare system during their cancer care. Nurse navigators are uniquely positioned to support patients with their clinical expertise in oncology and patient care, but they h...

Background/Objectives: Burnout and anger are prevalent among healthcare professionals in high-stress environments, particularly in addiction services. This study explores the relationship between burnout and anger among 124 operators working in publi...

Objectives: To assess differences in exercise performance among law enforcement officers (LEOs) based on body mass index (BMI). Methods: Five hundred and thirty-two male LEOs (n = 532; age 38.9 ± 7.4 yrs; height: 180.1 ± 6.9 cm; body ma...