Healthcare, Volume 13, Issue 6

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the conservative Schroth method in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Methods: A total of 34 respondents, 24 male and 10 female, aged between 11 and 16 years, pa...

Background: As people age, their physical functions decline, and changes in social roles and life experiences put older adults at a higher risk of social isolation. Methods: In this study, we employed both snowball and purposive sampling techniques t...

Background: Volume-based drug procurement is regarded as a pharmaceutical cost-containment measure in healthcare provision globally. The Centralized Volume-Based Drug Procurement (CVBDP) launched in March 2019 in China, also known as the ‘4+7&r...

Background: Adherence to drug prescriptions is often suboptimal among heart failure (HF) patients. Informed decision-making may improve patients’ adherence to HF drug prescriptions. Aims of the study: We aimed to test whether a self-study-based...

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze service-related musculoskeletal injuries of professional firefighters in 2021–2023. Material and methods: Analysis was completed on the basis of annual reports on the injury status of the State Fire Ser...

Background: This study explores the multifaceted inequalities faced by informal waste pickers in Hong Kong, focusing on the impacts of gender and socioeconomic status in shaping their working environment, income, and psychological health. Recognizing...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) and multiple sclerosis (MS) are two chronic neurological diseases (CNDs) that have a high demand for early and continuous rehabilitation. However, accessing professional care remains a challenge, making it a key priorit...

Background: Health inequalities between citizens of different European countries and between socially advantaged and disadvantaged groups are seen as challenges to the EU’s commitment to solidarity, social and economic cohesion, human rights, a...

Background: Hiking is a physical activity recommended for people of all ages. In an era of increased incidence of cardiovascular and psychiatric diseases, directing individuals to hiking can be very important from both public health and socioeconomic...

Background: Workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare, particularly in emergency departments (EDs), is a growing and complex issue that significantly impacts healthcare providers (HCPs). Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the rates of WPV have increased g...