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Healthcare, Volume 13, Issue 16

August-2 2025 - 140 articles

Cover Story: Well-being is increasingly recognized as a core target in recovery from severe psychiatric conditions. Positive psychological interventions (PPIs) such as gratitude exercises, savoring, and strength-based practices have shown efficacy, yet individuals do not benefit equally. This study examined demographic and clinical factors as predictors and moderators of response to a multicomponent PPI added to treatment as usual. Older patients, those attending more therapeutic sessions, and individuals with lower somatization, hostility, or life satisfaction levels responded particularly well. These findings suggest that individual characteristics shape PPI outcomes, supporting more personalized psychological care. Tailoring interventions may optimize impact while advancing understanding of therapeutic change. View this paper
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Articles (140)

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,374 Views
11 Pages

Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Acute Liver Failure: A Real-World Study in Mexico

  • Jose Carlos Gasca-Aldama,
  • Jesús Enrique Castrejón-Sánchez,
  • Mario A. Carrasco Flores,
  • Enzo Vásquez-Jiménez,
  • Paulina Carpinteyro-Espin,
  • Juanita Pérez-Escobar,
  • Karlos Dhamian Gutierrez-Toledo,
  • Pablo E. Galindo,
  • Marcos Vidals-Sanchez and
  • Paula Costa-Urrutia

20 August 2025

Background/Objectives: Acute liver failure (ALF) is a life-threatening condition with high mortality in nontransplant candidates. Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) has emerged as a promising intervention for removing inflammatory mediators and toxic...

  • Article
  • Open Access
671 Views
13 Pages

A Comparative Study of Selected Hospital-Based Health Professionals’ Perceptions of a Learning Organisation in Five South African Districts

  • Nombulelo Chitha,
  • Ruth Tshabalala,
  • Onke Mnyaka,
  • Mirabel Nanjoh,
  • Ntiyiso Khosa,
  • Thokoe Makola and
  • Kedibone Maake

20 August 2025

Background/Objectives: The concept of learning organisations, which rely on research-based evidence and emphasise employees’ continuous learning and professional development, is essential for effectively managing change and enhancing the qualit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,633 Views
18 Pages

20 August 2025

Background/Objectives: Advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment improved survivorship rates, but survivors’ long-term quality of life remains a critical concern. Survivors of esophageal and gastric cancer often undergo extensive curative surg...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
2,079 Views
17 Pages

20 August 2025

Purpose: To systematically review the evidence regarding the characteristics of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA) in acute retinal arterial occlusion (RAO), with a particular focus on vascular alterations across the superficial and deep...

  • Article
  • Open Access
724 Views
14 Pages

Influence of Teaching Efficacy and Competence on Life Satisfaction in Pre-Service Physical Education Teachers: Is There a Gender Difference?

  • Ginés David López-García,
  • María Carrasco-Poyatos,
  • Rut López-Osca and
  • Antonio Granero-Gallegos

20 August 2025

Purpose: Grounded in Social Cognitive Theory and Self-Determination Theory, this study analyzed gender differences in the relationships between teachers’ sense of efficacy, basic psychological need satisfaction and frustration (competence), and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,488 Views
12 Pages

20 August 2025

Background/Objectives: Empathy is a core competency in nursing, contributing to patient care quality and professional resilience. This study investigated empathy levels among Greek undergraduate nursing students at the University of Peloponnese and e...

  • Perspective
  • Open Access
1,781 Views
14 Pages

20 August 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping global healthcare systems by offering innovative solutions to improve diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment planning, and enhance public health management. This article provides a structured perspective on...

  • Article
  • Open Access
882 Views
16 Pages

Psychometric Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of the Italian Version of the London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy Amongst Postnatal Women

  • Martina Smorti,
  • Paul Christiansen,
  • Geraldine Barrett,
  • Jennifer A. Hall,
  • Chiara Ionio,
  • Giulia Ciuffo,
  • Marta Landoni,
  • Anna Maria Della Vedova,
  • Elana Payne and
  • Mia Richell
  • + 5 authors

20 August 2025

Background: Unplanned pregnancy is a public health issue and understanding women’s decision making aids practitioners in assessing fertility trends, contraception use, and family planning counselling. In Italy, Catholicism reinforces ‘nat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,042 Views
19 Pages

Evaluation of Motor Control Through Functional Movement Patterns of the Lumbar Spine Among Elite Special Forces Operators: A Pilot Study

  • Rita Hansdorfer Korzon,
  • Jolanta Szamotulska,
  • Piotr Wąż,
  • Maciej Śliwiński,
  • Jakub Ławnicki and
  • Rafał Studnicki

19 August 2025

Background: A comprehensive physical therapy process includes prevention against musculoskeletal overload syndromes. Monitoring the occurrence of motor control disorders is one of the tools for preventing overload syndromes of the musculoskeletal sys...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,169 Views
22 Pages

Trends in Pediatric Malpractice Claims at a Tertiary Children’s Hospital

  • Beatrice Defraia,
  • Simone Faccioli,
  • Emanuele Gori,
  • Barbara Gualco,
  • Rossella Grifoni,
  • Massimo Pacitti,
  • Fortuna Pierro,
  • Ilaria Lombardi,
  • Vilma Pinchi and
  • Martina Focardi

19 August 2025

Background: Examining medico-legal cases within hospitals aids in identifying care-related problems, facilitating necessary corrections and emphasizing successful preventive measures. The case of Meyer Children’s Hospital is particularly notewo...

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