2026 March-2 - 125 articles
Digital stress, the psychological strain from constant connectivity, is a growing challenge, but the research field remains conceptually fragmented. This study aims to (1) map the evolution of digital stress research via bibliometric and scientometri...
Objective: This exploratory study presents an international, multi-stakeholder snapshot of perceptions regarding real-world data and real-world evidence in health technology assessment. The aim is to identify perceived opportunities, barriers, and en...
Background/Objectives: Oral diseases represent a major public health challenge in Africa, considering socioeconomic disparities and limited healthcare access. This systematic review aimed to comprehensively analyze the oral health status, conditions,...
Background: This study aims to systematically analyze the structural transition of AI in mental health, differentiating between passive tools and autonomous agents, and to propose a governance framework to facilitate responsible integration or mitiga...
Background/Objectives: Cervical facet-mediated pain is a significant underlying factor of persistent neck pain (CNP). Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) or conventional radiofrequency (CRF) has been introduced as a treatment alternative. However, comparativ...
Background/Objectives: In Japan, hospital births predominate, with home births comprising only 0.1% of deliveries. This study assessed how documented practices for planned home births attended by independent midwives align with national guidelines an...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of self-reported prior diagnosis of mental health disorders and identify their sociodemographic, behavioral, and comorbidity-related determinants among primary healthcare attendees i...
Background/Objective: Frailty is a major public health concern among older adults, particularly those living alone who may experience limited social support and increased nutritional vulnerability. With the rapid expansion of digital technologies, el...
Background/Objectives: The goal of the study was to identify the peculiarities of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on the base of the behavioral characteristics and acoustic features of speech of children with ADHD and ADHD with comorb...
There is a high rate of morbidity and considerable functional dependence in older adults, requiring care from informal caregivers. Person-centered care is a personalized approach that meets the person’s needs, taking their context into account....
Background/Objectives: Le Fort I osteotomy, a commonly performed maxillary surgical procedure, is known to influence nasal aesthetics and perceived breathing function due to its close anatomical relationship with the nasal structures. While objective...
Background: As China enters the digital era and actively promotes an active aging strategy, smart wearable devices have become increasingly prevalent among older adults; however, their impact on health inequality remains unclear. This study investiga...
Background: Theoretical frameworks are essential for understanding and predicting medication adherence behaviours. The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) posits that behavioural intentions, shaped by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behaviou...
Background: Medication use in paediatric populations is inherently complex and carries a heightened risk of prescribing errors, particularly within primary health-care settings. Despite this concern, evidence describing paediatric prescribing errors...
Background/Objectives: Virtual surgical planning (VSP) allows three-dimensional assessment of complex dentofacial deformities and has become integral to modern orthognathic surgery. However, evidence remains limited regarding how skeletal characteris...
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a global health challenge, especially among homeless people. Early prediction of diabetes can reduce treatment costs and improve interventions. This study aimed to identify predictors of diabetes among homeless adults...
Background/Objectives: The advent of the pandemic catalysed the global adoption of digital health services. In Spain, this transition has markedly influenced eHealth accessibility, particularly through mobile-based technologies. This study compares r...
Background: Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burden worldwide. Early detection and timely intervention remain important challenges in COPD management, given the...
Background/Objectives: Despite growing recognition of empathy as a cornerstone of high-quality care, its role within interprofessional collaboration remains underexplored. While the Interprofessional Education Collaborative explicitly references empa...
Background: Adverse newborn outcomes in patients with severe maternal morbidity (SMM) are understudied, and this study examines their association with insurance type (Medicaid vs. commercial) in patients who experienced SMM. The aim of this study is...
Background: Essential tremor (ET) is a common movement disorder that predominantly affects older adults, with rising global prevalence due to population aging. Pharmacological treatments, including propranolol and primidone, are often limited by inad...
Background/Objectives: Research examining the emotional and psychological challenges experienced by couples undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) remains limited. Existing evidence suggests that women undergoing IVF often report elevated levels of...
Background/Aim: This study aimed to describe experiences of ageism and to explore related perceptions among older adults registered at an Education Family Health Centre (EFHC) in Türkiye. Methods: This mixed-methods study was conducted with 83 o...
Background: The growing use of digital health technologies in diabetes care offers new opportunities for self-management and clinical monitoring. However, there remains significant variability in the extent to which individuals engage with these digi...
Introduction: Lifestyle is characterized by identifiable behavioral patterns that can affect individuals’ health, and is considered one of the predominant factors for maintaining both quality of life and people’s health. This triad (lifes...
Background: Automated discharge instructions are increasingly used to support post-discharge communication, patient education, and nursing follow-up, yet the current state remains unidentified. This systematic review explores the types of automated d...
Background: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) was first legalized in Canada in 2016, with legislation expanding from foreseeable to non-foreseeable natural deaths. A sole underlying medical condition of mental illness is expected to be added in 2027...
Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are considered a prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus, frequently accompanied with compromised peripheral circulation, slower healing, as well as high risk of infection in addition to risk of amputation....
Background: Dentists constitute one of the most heavily burdened groups of healthcare professionals, experiencing high levels of musculoskeletal disorders, occupational stress, burnout, and diminished quality of life. Although extensive literature ad...
This article addresses physical activity during pregnancy and the postpartum period, a crucial public health concern. We examine the latest insights into physical activity during the perinatal phase, highlighting key findings on the attitudes, percei...
Background/Objectives: Healthcare professionals operate in complex and demanding environments characterized by high workloads, emotional strain, and organizational pressures that can undermine well-being. According to Self-Determination Theory, the f...
Background: Introducing haemodialysis (HD) treatment in a phased manner, with lower treatment times at the outset combined with pre-defined increments in treatment over a period of several weeks, reduces the early burden of treatment in patients with...
The purpose of both precision medicine and precision nursing is to improve patient outcomes. This theoretical article is designed as a conceptual and position paper situated within caring science, with a specific focus on understanding precision nurs...
Background/Objectives: Ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is increasing worldwide, yet its domain-specific impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among postmenopausal women remains poorly characterized. This study investigated associati...
Background: This study aims to examine the level of awareness, attitudes (including stigma and discrimination), and behaviors related to tuberculosis among the population of the Republic of Kazakhstan to identify priorities for raising awareness and...
Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common condition that can cause dyspnea, pain, and biomechanical-postural alterations, especially when overlapping with Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS). Balneological rehabilitation medicin...
Background: Poor sleep quality is common in older adults and closely tied to emotional well-being. While life satisfaction has been linked to sleep outcomes, the psychological pathways remain underexplored. Purpose: This study examines whether psycho...
Background/Objective: Breast cancer is one of the leading diseases affecting the Brazilian population and is often diagnosed at advanced stages. Due to its heterogeneity, treatment involves multiple therapeutic modalities, such as chemotherapy, hormo...
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) represent a growing global health burden, affecting nearly one in ten adults worldwide. CKD is associated with high morbidity, premature mortality, reduced quality of life an...
Introduction: Over 100 studies demonstrate the efficacy of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), an evidence-based therapeutic method. However, most research is on in-person delivery of EFT. Only a few studies examine EFT delivered virtually, and to da...
Background: Positive and existential psychiatry are approaches to mental health that emphasize the promotion of well-being, resilience, and optimal functioning alongside the conventional management of mental illness. Research suggests that the develo...
Background: Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent, affecting approximately 21% of the European population, with chronic insomnia disorder estimated at 6%. Non-pharmacological alternatives to pharmacotherapy are needed. Sulfurous balneotherapy repre...
Background/Objectives: People with mobility limitations face disproportionately high rates of chronic health conditions and demonstrate lower adherence to wellness interventions. Digital programs such as MENTOR offer accessible alternatives but often...
Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent a major chronic complication of diabetes mellitus, often leading to severe infection, amputation, and reduced quality of life. Among various factors affecting DFUs, plantar pressure plays a pivotal ro...
Objectives: This study aimed to prospectively investigate the associations among obesity, physical activity, and short-term high medical expenditures in Japanese employees and their dependents. Methods: Participants were 245,044 employees and their d...
Background: Traumatic spinal injuries (TSI) are often associated with substantial physical burden and potential psychological consequences. Early detection of depressive symptoms may be important for improving quality of life during recovery. Despite...
Background: Physical activity is widely acknowledged as an effective intervention for alleviating premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. However, the optimal exercise dosage that provides symptom relief without increasing the risk of sports-related in...
Background: Fixed night work and rotating schedules including nights may contribute to migraine via sleep disruption and circadian misalignment, but evidence is inconsistent and definitions vary. This systematic review and meta-analysis compared past...
Background/Objectives: Regular dental visits are key to early oral cancer detection, especially for tobacco users. Effective dentist–patient communication about oral cancer examinations (OCEs) and quitting tobacco could influence patients&rsquo...
Background/Objectives: In China, developing childcare services is a key governmental strategy to promote child health under the low-fertility context. However, young couples have poor knowledge and low acceptance of formal childcare now, creating a s...
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