102 Results Found

Poor sleep quality is a major concern and a highly prevalent symptom in fibromyalgia. We aimed to develop a metasynthesis of qualitative studies to assess how people diagnosed with fibromyalgia experience and manage poor sleep quality following the c...

Lymphoid neoplasms such as multiple myeloma (MM), indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia are increasingly managed as chronic, relapsing conditions characterized by prolonged surveillance, repeated treatment transitions, and c...

Background: Somatic acupoint stimulation (SAS) has been frequently utilised as a promising intervention for individual cancer-related symptom management, such as fatigue, sleep disturbance and depression. However, research evidence regarding the role...

Background/Objectives: Children and adolescents undergoing Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) experience complex symptoms, often under-reported by patients and undetected by clinicians, which cause distress. Patient-Reported Outcome Meas...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of a new patient-reported outcome instrument intended for use with patients who have undergone brachytherapy for uveal melanoma (PROM-UM). Classical test theory and item response...

Background: The biopsychosocial model positions fibromyalgia (FM) as the result of altered pain modulation shaped by trauma, psychological vulnerability, and structural stressors. The Sense of Coherence (SOC) may be a key resilience factor explaining...

Most individuals experience at least one traumatic event during their lifetime, which can lead to the development of psychopathological symptoms and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). First responders (e.g., police officers, firefighters, emergen...

Background: Despite evidence indicating the benefits of exercise interventions for women with ovarian cancer both during and following treatment, uptake is poor. There is limited research exploring the implementation of such interventions for this co...

Palliative care involves helping patients to achieve best possible quality of life by alleviating symptoms and suffering. The aim of the study was to describe and analyze staff member’s experience of working with evidence-based guidelines for pain ma...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have become the biggest threat to human health, and they are accelerated by hypertension. The best way to avoid the many complications of CVDs is to manage and prevent hypertension at an early stage. However, there are...

Background: Digital psychological interventions can target deficit-oriented and asset-oriented psychological outcomes in the workplace. This review examined: (a) the effectiveness of digital interventions for psychological well-being at work, (b) ass...

Recent studies highlight how body psychotherapy is becoming highly cited, especially in connection with studies on trauma-related disorders. This review highlights the theoretical assumptions and recent points in common with embodied simulation and n...

Diabetes is an independent risk factor for cognitive impairment, with the latter presenting challenges for diabetes self-management and glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Predicated on the theory of unpleasant symptoms, the purpose...

Background: Some subjective symptoms may be reported at all stages of Lyme borreliosis (LB) and may persist for several months after treatment. Nonspecific symptoms without any objective manifestation of LB are sometimes attributed by patients to a p...

Managing the COVID-19 pandemic posed several challenges for healthcare professionals, which likely heightened their risk of burnout (Amanullah and Ramesh Shankar, 2020) and, consequently, their general physical and mental health. Although it may not...

Endometriosis has a prevalence of 10% worldwide in premenopausal women. Probably, endometriosis begins early in the life of young girls, and it is commonly diagnosed later in life. The prevalence of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) in adolescenc...

Lipedema is a chronic disease of the subcutaneous adipose tissue that mostly affects women. The etiopathogenesis of the disease is still poorly understood. Lipedema typically develops after major hormonal changes, such as puberty, pregnancy, and meno...

Purpose: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a school-based experiential self-management program for children with atopic dermatitis (AD) based on Roy’s adaptation theory. Design and Methods: Data were collected from June to August 2021,...

Background: Aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the provision of palliative care for patients with palliative care needs emerges as a necessity more than ever. Most are managed in primary care by their family physicians (FP). This study aimed to und...

Pain is a common symptom among cancer survivors, yet is rarely talked about by American Indians. Understanding the reasons for reduced communication by American Indian cancer survivors is important for healthcare providers, family members, and others...

Asthma is a prevalent inflammatory condition of the lower airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR). Symptomatically, these patients may demonstrate wheezing, bre...

Malaria is a serious illness caused by a parasite, called Plasmodium, transmitted to humans through the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes. The parasite infects and destroys the red blood cells in the human body leading to symptoms, such as fever,...

Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are known to be costly, complex to manage and inadequately addressed in primary care settings. In many cases, there are unresolved psychological and emotional processes underlying these symptoms, leaving tradition...

COVID-19 has shaken the entire world economy and affected millions of people in a brief period. COVID-19 has numerous overlapping symptoms with other upper respiratory conditions, making it hard for diagnosticians to diagnose correctly. Several mathe...

Background: Chronic venous disease (CVD) substantially influences workers’ comfort, productivity, and capacity to remain employed, yet many occupational settings complicate the implementation of effective symptom management strategies. Temperat...

In this mixed-methods study, we hypothesized that social cognitive theory (SCT)-based educational interventions for healthcare participation can improve the self-efficacy of older rural citizens in participating in their health management without any...

Despite advances in surgical techniques and peri-operative care, pain is a significant symptom post-operatively. The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes, social norms, and behaviors of a cohort of nurses of various ethnic and cultural...

In health sciences, the population-level burden of dental caries makes oral health education and the integration of theory and practice a priority. This quasi-experimental study examined whether augmented reality (AR) using the Merge Object Viewer im...

Introduction: This study aims to assess the palliative care nursing (PCN) knowledge and attitude of nursing students toward end-of-life care (EoLC) after completing the multi-methods PCN courses. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a pre-and pos...

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often require frequent hospitalization due to worsening symptoms. Preventing prolonged hospital stays and readmission becomes a challenge for healthcare professionals treating patients with C...

The etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has not yet been completely elucidated. Through time, multiple attempts have been made to uncover the causes of ASD. Different theories have been proposed, such as being caused by alterations in the gut&...

Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) prevalence is three times higher among West African Immigrants compared to the general population in the UK. The challenges of managing T2DM among this group have resulted in complications. Reports have highlighted the impact o...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are highly prevalent in long-term care facilities, constituting the most common infection in this setting. Our research focuses on analyzing clinical characteristics and antimicrobial prescriptions for UTIs in resident...

The Korean government has announced a plan for a national policy to deliver smart education among all students. As a result, many people are worried about the possible health-related adverse effects. This qualitative study aimed at analyzing health i...

Background/Objectives: Pancreatic cancer remains highly fatal, often diagnosed late with poor prognoses and worse psychological quality of life compared to other cancers. Globally, it is the twelfth most common cancer but the sixth leading cause of c...

Background: Young men experience substantial mental health and mortality-related risks, yet they often do not engage in conventional health promotion programs. This highlights the need for gender-specifc interventions that are acceptable, engaging, a...

The restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic left many older adults isolated and confined. Under active aging theory, self-management is crucial for well-being among older adults coping with aging. The current between–within subject quasi-...

Background/Objectives: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) requires sustained self-care, yet patients’ ability to manage daily treatment and symptoms is often shaped by the support provided by informal caregivers. Methods: Guided by the Middle-Ran...

Background: The prevalence of diabetes has increased worldwide. Therefore, interest in improving glycemic control for diabetes has grown, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has recently received attention as an effective glycemic control method....

Background/Objectives: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience persistent physical symptoms and psychosocial challenges that can impair functioning and quality of life. Health mindset, beliefs about whethe...

Background: During quit attempts, smokers must overcome smoking urges triggered by environmental cues and nicotine withdrawal symptoms. This study investigates the psychometric properties of the 12-item Tobacco Urge Management Scale (TUMS), a new mea...

Background: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common and burdensome symptom in cancer patients that is influenced by multiple factors. Identifying factors associated with CRF may help in developing tailored interventions for fatigue management. This...

Purpose of Review. This is a comprehensive review of the literature regarding the use of Aripiprazole lauroxil for schizophrenia. This review presents the background, evidence, and indications for using aripiprazole lauroxil to treat schizophrenia in...

One of the concepts explaining the coincidence of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the metaflammation theory. This chronic, low-grade inflammatory state originating from metabolic cells in response to excess nutrients, contributes to the developm...

Background/Objectives: This systematic review aims to synthesize existing evidence on the impact of nursing interventions based on Watson’s Theory of Human Caring (THC) on women’s mental health and to provide an evidence-based framework f...

Background/Objectives: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common disorders of gut–brain interaction and one of the most frequent functional bowel disorders encountered in clinical practice. The lack of reliable biomarkers, couple...

Objective: Allergic rhinitis (AR) continues to adversely affect the life quality of a substantial patient population, highlighting the necessity for enhanced treatment modalities. Our research utilized licorice extract (LE) in nasal irrigation for ma...

Background: There have been significant advances in the medical treatment and management of multiple sclerosis pathogenesis, relapse and disease progression over the past 30 years. There have been advancements in the symptomatic treatment of multiple...

Aripiprazole is a third-generation antipsychotic, approved in 2002, notable for its partial agonism of the Dopamine D2 receptor and lower risk of metabolic and extrapyramidal adverse effects. It is available in a long-acting injectable formulation, w...

Sport-related concussion (SRC) rehabilitation has advanced toward active, multidomain management, yet recovery may still be judged largely through symptom resolution and broad clinical indicators that may not fully capture persistent functional defic...