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2. A systematic review of literature examining the application of a social model of health and wellbeing.
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Rahman, Rachel, Reid, Caitlin, Kloer, Philip, Henchie, Anna, Thomas, Andrew, and Zwiggelaar, Reyer
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HOLISTIC medicine ,HEALTH status indicators ,OCCUPATIONAL achievement ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,RESEARCH funding ,MEDICAL care ,CINAHL database ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,MATHEMATICAL models ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,THEORY ,CHANGE ,STAKEHOLDER analysis ,SOCIAL support ,QUALITY assurance ,WELL-being ,PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems - Abstract
Background Following years of sustained pressure on the UK health service, there is recognition amongst health professionals and stakeholders that current models of healthcare are likely to be inadequate going forward. Therefore, a fundamental review of existing social models of healthcare is needed to ascertain current thinking in this area, and whether there is a need to change perspective on current thinking. Method Through a systematic research review, this paper seeks to address how previous literature has conceptualized a social model of healthcare and, how implementation of the models has been evaluated. Analysis and data were extracted from 222 publications and explored the country of origin, methodological approach, and the health and social care contexts which they were set. Results The publications predominantly drawn from the USA, UK, Australia, Canada and Europe identified five themes namely: the lack of a clear and unified definition of a social model of health and wellbeing; the need to understand context; the need for cultural change; improved integration and collaboration towards a holistic and person-centred approach; measuring and evaluating the performance of a social model of health. Conclusion The review identified a need for a clear definition of a social model of health and wellbeing. Furthermore, consideration is needed on how a model integrates with current models and whether it will act as a descriptive framework or, will be developed into an operational model. The review highlights the importance of engagement with users and partner organizations in the co-creation of a model of healthcare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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3. Sexual and reproductive health implementation research in humanitarian contexts: a scoping review.
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Norton, Alexandra and Tappis, Hannah
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MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,REPRODUCTIVE health ,WOMEN ,CINAHL database ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,MEDICAL research ,LITERATURE reviews ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,HEALTH promotion ,ONLINE information services ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,MEDICAL needs assessment ,SEXUAL health ,PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems ,HEALTH care rationing - Abstract
Background: Meeting the health needs of crisis-affected populations is a growing challenge, with 339 million people globally in need of humanitarian assistance in 2023. Given one in four people living in humanitarian contexts are women and girls of reproductive age, sexual and reproductive health care is considered as essential health service and minimum standard for humanitarian response. Despite growing calls for increased investment in implementation research in humanitarian settings, guidance on appropriate methods and analytical frameworks is limited. Methods: A scoping review was conducted to examine the extent to which implementation research frameworks have been used to evaluate sexual and reproductive health interventions in humanitarian settings. Peer-reviewed papers published from 2013 to 2022 were identified through relevant systematic reviews and a literature search of Pubmed, Embase, PsycInfo, CINAHL and Global Health databases. Papers that presented primary quantitative or qualitative data pertaining to a sexual and reproductive health intervention in a humanitarian setting were included. Results: Seven thousand thirty-six unique records were screened for inclusion, and 69 papers met inclusion criteria. Of these, six papers explicitly described the use of an implementation research framework, three citing use of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Three additional papers referenced other types of frameworks used in their evaluation. Factors cited across all included studies as helping the intervention in their presence or hindering in their absence were synthesized into the following Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research domains: Characteristics of Systems, Outer Setting, Inner Setting, Characteristics of Individuals, Intervention Characteristics, and Process. Conclusion: This review found a wide range of methodologies and only six of 69 studies using an implementation research framework, highlighting an opportunity for standardization to better inform the evidence for and delivery of sexual and reproductive health interventions in humanitarian settings. Increased use of implementation research frameworks such as a modified Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research could work toward both expanding the evidence base and increasing standardization. Plain English summary: Three hundred thirty-nine million people globally were in need of humanitarian assistance in 2023, and meeting the health needs of crisis-affected populations is a growing challenge. One in four people living in humanitarian contexts are women and girls of reproductive age, and provision of sexual and reproductive health care is considered to be essential within a humanitarian response. Implementation research can help to better understand how real-world contexts affect health improvement efforts. Despite growing calls for increased investment in implementation research in humanitarian settings, guidance on how best to do so is limited. This scoping review was conducted to examine the extent to which implementation research frameworks have been used to evaluate sexual and reproductive health interventions in humanitarian settings. Of 69 papers that met inclusion criteria for the review, six of them explicitly described the use of an implementation research framework. Three used the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, a theory-based framework that can guide implementation research. Three additional papers referenced other types of frameworks used in their evaluation. This review summarizes how factors relevant to different aspects of implementation within the included papers could have been organized using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. The findings from this review highlight an opportunity for standardization to better inform the evidence for and delivery of sexual and reproductive health interventions in humanitarian settings. Increased use of implementation research frameworks such as a modified Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research could work toward both expanding the evidence base and increasing standardization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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4. Evaluation of Public Involvement in Doctoral Research Using a Four‐Dimensional Theoretical Framework.
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Teodorowski, Piotr, Tahir, Naheed, and Ahmed, Saiqa
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PATIENT selection ,SOCIAL media ,RESEARCH funding ,HUMAN research subjects ,INTERVIEWING ,DATA analytics ,COMMUNITIES ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,MEDICAL research ,RESEARCH methodology ,ORGANIZATIONAL change ,PATIENT participation ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Background: Working together and co‐production with public advisors have become popular among health researchers. This practice extends to doctoral researchers who involve public advisors at different stages of their research or throughout their doctoral journey. Objective: A doctoral researcher and two public advisors jointly evaluated public involvement in doctoral research. Methods: Using the established public involvement evaluation framework by Gibson and colleagues, public advisors and a doctoral researcher mapped and evaluated their experiences of public involvement in doctoral research. The four‐dimensional framework allowed the authors to reflect on (1) the strength of the public voice, (2) the number of ways in which public advisors had an opportunity to get involved, (3) whether the discussion was about the public or organisation's (doctoral researcher, university or funder) concerns and (4) if the organisation changed or resisted feedback. Results are presented in a diagrammatic and narrative way. Results: Public advisors saw themselves as having a stronger voice in doctoral research than the doctoral researcher perceived. All agreed that there existed multiple ways for public advisors to be involved. Public advisors' feedback was taken on board, but it was also limited due to restrictions of what the doctoral programme allowed. Conclusion: Public advisors ensured that the doctoral research was more relevant to the public. The ongoing involvement also shaped the doctoral researcher's thinking and views. Patient and Public Involvement: Two public advisors were involved throughout the 3 years of this doctoral research. They co‐evaluated this involvement and are co‐authors of this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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5. Exploring the Trends of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: A Bibliometric Study.
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Lawande, Naval
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,DATABASES ,SOCIAL networks - Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a field has recently evolved as a transformative force in recruitment. Numerous empirical, conceptual, and exploratory studies have been conducted that indicate the novel ways organizations identify, select, and attract top talent. Nevertheless, no network analysis or attempt to map the literature scientifically in the domain has been done in the past. Hence, the paper intends to showcase the trends in Artificial Intelligence and Recruitment research through knowledge and conceptual structures. An analysis using bibliometric tools in artificial intelligence and recruitment was conducted. A sample of 1450 documents was extracted from the Scopus database. This was based on a search strategy determined by the author. An application that is equipped with a bibliometric package was installed. This software enabled the analysis of the dataset, and various themes, patterns, and trends were identified based on the authors, countries, and citations. Results show that the artificial intelligence and recruitment domain need direction. There is also a pressing need for interdisciplinary research in this area. The article provides some crucial insights on areas that need further inquiry. The conceptual and social network structure depicts an upward trend in terms of this area of research. There is a growing demand for Talent Acquisition practitioners and Recruiters with Artificial Intelligence skill sets. The current paper only had the Scopus Database as its backdrop. Future researchers could use multiple databases, such as the Web of Science, and conduct a comparative study. A systematic literature review would widen the scope and help identify some uncharted niche territories of recruitment and artificial intelligence. The novelty of the paper lies in the unexplored intersection of artificial intelligence and recruitment, as no bibliometric studies have been conducted on this subject before. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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6. Demonstrating the benefit of a cellulitis-specific patient reported outcome measure (CELLUPROM©) as part of the National Cellulitis Improvement Programme in Wales.
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Gabe-Walters, Marie, Thomas, Melanie, and Jenkins, Linda
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SKIN disease prevention ,CELLULITIS ,COMMUNICABLE diseases ,HOLISTIC medicine ,HUMAN services programs ,SKIN diseases ,QUALITATIVE research ,VALUE-based healthcare ,INTERVIEWING ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,SKIN care ,BRIEF Pain Inventory ,QUALITY of life ,RESEARCH methodology ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,DISEASE relapse - Abstract
Purpose: Despite a known risk of cellulitis recurrence, the management of the wider impact and risk factors has been neglected. The innovative National Cellulitis Improvement Programme (NCIP) addresses this by providing evidence-based and individualised care to improve patient reported outcomes and reduce the risk of recurrence. The aim of this paper is to examine the longer-term impact of cellulitis and to identify a suitable and clinically relevant Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROM). Methods: A review of existing cellulitis-specific PROMs was undertaken, alongside literature detailing the patient-focused impact of cellulitis, to identify a suitable PROM for clinical use. A group of expert therapists and patient representatives (n = 14) shared their individual and collective experiences over a series of events to discuss and debate the impact of cellulitis and review available PROMs. CELLUPROM
© is introduced with anonymised PROM data and case study information reported to establish the impact of CELLUPROM© within usual NCIP care. Results: No cellulitis-specific PROMs were identified. Literature focused on the signs and symptoms of an acute episode of cellulitis, with outcome measures primarily used to evidence the impact of an intervention. An enduring physical, social and emotional impact of cellulitis was identified in this study, providing the basis for the new cellulitis-specific PROM (CELLUPROM© ), which has been implemented with good effect in clinical care. Conclusion: This study has highlighted the lasting impact of cellulitis. Using CELLUPROM© within the risk-reduction NCIP has helped develop Value-Based Healthcare and support programme evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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7. Exploring Whether and How People Experiencing High Deprivation Access Diagnostic Services: A Qualitative Systematic Review.
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Vincent, Christine, Fenge, Lee‐Ann, Porter, Sam, and Holland, Sharon
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HEALTH services accessibility ,MEDICAL care use ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,HEALTH literacy ,NATIONAL health services ,DIAGNOSTIC services ,RESEARCH funding ,SOCIAL determinants of health ,HEALTH attitudes ,CINAHL database ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,RESPONSIBILITY ,EMOTIONS ,EXPERIENCE ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,THEMATIC analysis ,MEDICAL databases ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,HEALTH equity ,PATIENT decision making ,MEDICAL screening ,MINORITIES ,SOCIAL isolation ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems ,SOCIAL stigma - Abstract
Introduction: To contribute to addressing diagnostic health inequalities in the United Kingdom, this review aimed to investigate determinants of diagnostic service use amongst people experiencing high deprivation in the United Kingdom. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using three databases (EBSCO, Web of Science and SCOPUS) to search studies pertaining to diagnostic service use amongst people experiencing high deprivation. Search terms related to diagnostics, barriers and facilitators to access and deprivation. Articles were included if they discussed facilitators and/or barriers to diagnostic service access, contained participants' direct perspectives and focussed on individuals experiencing high deprivation in the United Kingdom. Articles were excluded if the full text was unretrievable, only abstracts were available, the research did not focus on adults experiencing high deprivation in the United Kingdom, those not including participants' direct perspectives (e.g., quantitative studies) and papers unavailable in English. Results: Of 14,717 initial papers, 18 were included in the final review. Determinants were grouped into three themes (Beliefs and Behaviours, Emotional and Psychological Factors and Practical Factors), made up of 15 sub‐themes. These were mapped to a conceptual model, which illustrates that Beliefs and Behaviours interact with Emotional and Psychological Factors to influence Motivation to access diagnostic services. Motivation then influences and is influenced by Practical Factors, resulting in a Decision to Access or Not. This decision influences Beliefs and Behaviours and/or Emotional and Psychological Factors such that the cycle begins again. Conclusion: Decision‐making regarding diagnostic service use for people experiencing high deprivation in the United Kingdom is complex. The conceptual model illustrates this complexity, as well as the mediative, interactive and iterative nature of the process. The model should be applied in policy and practice to enable understanding of the factors influencing access to diagnostic services and to design interventions that address identified determinants. Patient or Public Contribution: Consulting lived experience experts was imperative in understanding whether and how the existing literature captures the lived experience of those experiencing high deprivation in South England. The model was presented to lived experience experts, who corroborated findings, highlighted significant factors for them and introduced issues that were not identified in the review. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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8. Knowledge management and sustainable entrepreneurship: a bibliometric overview and research agenda.
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Alkathiri, Nasser Alhamar, Said, Foued Ben, Meyer, Natanya, and Soliman, Mohammad
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KNOWLEDGE management ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,SCIENTIFIC knowledge ,PRODUCTION management (Manufacturing) - Abstract
The current work highlights the evolution in knowledge management for sustainable entrepreneurship research by analyzing the key trends and major concepts. Additionally, the knowledge structures of such research themes were analyzed and mapped. Moreover, this paper seeks to present a research agenda concerning the study subject. It employed an integrated bibliometric approach and systematic review of knowledge management and sustainable entrepreneurship research by conducting two main procedures, namely domain analysis (i.e., key trends and evolution) and knowledge structures analysis (i.e., intellectual, social, and conceptual structure). A total of 233 documents were obtained from Scopus and Web of Science datasets and analyzed using both R 4.1.2 and VOSviewer software. The findings demonstrated that the contributors (i.e., the authors, nations, journals, and institutions) produced a discernible evolution in the body of knowledge on the themes of knowledge management and sustainable business within the designated period. Furthermore, science mapping approaches deeply grasp the social, conceptual, and intellectual structures of such research themes. This current work is considered one of the first attempts to systematically review, analyze, and visualize the scientific productions on knowledge management and sustainable entrepreneurship. The findings of the current work also offer a solid understanding and insights into the potential directions for the research agenda in these disciplines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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9. Clinical Validation of Digital Healthcare Solutions: State of the Art, Challenges and Opportunities.
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Gomis-Pastor, Mar, Berdún, Jesús, Borrás-Santos, Alicia, De Dios López, Anna, Fernández-Montells Rama, Beatriz, García-Esquirol, Óscar, Gratacòs, Mònica, Ontiveros Rodríguez, Gerardo D., Pelegrín Cruz, Rebeca, Real, Jordi, Bachs i Ferrer, Jordi, and Comella, Adrià
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DIGITAL technology ,ACCREDITATION ,CLINICAL medicine ,SAFETY ,ART ,MEDICAL informatics ,DIFFUSION of innovations ,NATURE ,RESEARCH funding ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,DATABASE management ,DIGITAL health ,EMPIRICAL research ,EVALUATION of medical care ,PATIENT care ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,BUSINESS ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,TELEMEDICINE ,RESEARCH methodology ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,QUALITY assurance ,ONLINE information services ,DATA analysis software ,ADOPTION ,RELIABILITY (Personality trait) - Abstract
Digital health technologies (DHTs) at the intersection of health, medical informatics, and business aim to enhance patient care through personalised digital approaches. Ensuring the efficacy and reliability of these innovations demands rigorous clinical validation. A PubMed literature review (January 2006 to July 2023) identified 1250 papers, highlighting growing academic interest. A focused narrative review (January 2018 to July 2023) delved into challenges, highlighting issues such as diverse regulatory landscapes, adoption issues in complex healthcare systems, and a plethora of evaluation frameworks lacking pragmatic guidance. Existing frameworks often omit crucial criteria, neglect empirical evidence, and clinical effectiveness is rarely included as a criterion for DHT quality. The paper underscores the urgency of addressing challenges in accreditation, adoption, business models, and integration to safeguard the quality, efficacy, and safety of DHTs. A pivotal illustration of collaborative efforts to address these challenges is exemplified by the Digital Health Validation Center, dedicated to generating clinical evidence of innovative healthcare technologies and facilitating seamless technology transfer. In conclusion, it is necessary to harmonise evaluation approaches and frameworks, improve regulatory clarity, and commit to collaboration to integrate rigorous clinical validation and empirical evidence throughout the DHT life cycle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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10. Co-creating community wellbeing initiatives: what is the evidence and how do they work?
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Powell, Nicholas, Dalton, Hazel, Lawrence-Bourne, Joanne, and Perkins, David
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COMMUNITY support ,PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience ,COMMUNITY health services ,MENTAL health ,RESEARCH funding ,CONVERSATION ,SELF-efficacy ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,CINAHL database ,COMMUNITIES ,REFLECTION (Philosophy) ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,INFORMATION services ,SOCIAL skills ,LITERATURE reviews ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,MEDICAL databases ,COMMUNICATION ,HEALTH promotion ,STAKEHOLDER analysis ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,SOCIAL support ,WELL-being ,COMMUNITY-based social services ,PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems ,COALITIONS ,EVALUATION ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors - Abstract
Background: Addressing wellbeing at the community level, using a public health approach may build wellbeing and protective factors for all. A collaborative, community-owned approach can bring together experience, networks, local knowledge, and other resources to form a locally-driven, place-based initiative that can address complex issues effectively. Research on community empowerment, coalition functioning, health interventions and the use of local data provide evidence about what can be achieved in communities. There is less understanding about how communities can collaborate to bring about change, especially for mental health and wellbeing. Method: A comprehensive literature search was undertaken to identify community wellbeing initiatives that address mental health. After screening 8,972 titles, 745 abstracts and 188 full-texts, 12 exemplar initiatives were identified (39 related papers). Results: Eight key principles allowed these initiatives to become established and operate successfully. These principles related to implementation and outcome lessons that allowed these initiatives to contribute to the goal of increasing community mental health and wellbeing. A framework for community wellbeing initiatives addressing principles, development, implementation and sustainability was derived from this analysis, with processes mapped therein. Conclusion: This framework provides evidence for communities seeking to address community wellbeing and avoid the pitfalls experienced by many well-meaning but short-lived initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Unraveling Prapañca: A Yogācāra Examination of Consciousness, Language, and Liberation in the Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra.
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Cai, Tiantian
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CONCEPTUAL structures ,CONSCIOUSNESS ,THEORY of knowledge ,ENLIGHTENMENT ,DISCOURSE - Abstract
In Yogācāra epistemology, the term prapañca refers to various dimensions of the cognitive process in aspects ranging from consciousness, language formation, the conceptualization of subject–object duality, mental defilements, and ignorance. Given that the Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra conveys the richness of early tenets for both the Yogācāra and Madhyamaka traditions, an investigation of the meaning and discourse context of prapañca is a necessity. This paper conducts a contextual examination of the word prapañca, primarily addressing (1) a range of meanings, (2) possible characteristics, (3) conditions and consequences, especially the associations with the conceptualization (vikalpa) process, and (4) the significance of the elimination of prapañca that the corresponding dialogue implies. This paper finds that prapañca is associated with dualistic conceptualization and the evolution of consciousness within saṃsāra. It shows some qualities of the beginningless conceptual structure of saṃsāric conditioned negativity and is related to language formation. As the discourse in Laṅka adduces it as the root of suffering, liberation from it is a prerequisite for reaching enlightenment and achieving the state of Buddhahood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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12. Tunneling, cognitive load and time orientation and their relations with dietary behavior of people experiencing financial scarcity – an AI-assisted scoping review elaborating on scarcity theory.
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van der Veer, Annemarieke, Madern, Tamara, and van Lenthe, Frank J.
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MENTAL orientation ,CONTROL (Psychology) ,RESEARCH funding ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,DECISION making ,SELF-control ,FINANCIAL stress ,FOOD ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) ,HEALTH behavior ,CLINICAL health psychology ,LITERATURE reviews ,FINANCIAL management ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,DIET ,COGNITION - Abstract
Background: The concept of a financial scarcity mindset has raised much attention as an explanation for poor decision-making and dysfunctional behavior. It has been suggested that financial scarcity could also impair dietary behavior, through a decline in self-control. Underlying cognitive mechanisms of tunneling (directing attention to financial issues and neglecting other demands), cognitive load (a tax on mental bandwidth interfering with executive functioning) and time orientation (a shift towards a present time horizon, versus a future time horizon) may explain the association between financial scarcity and self-control related dietary behavior. The current scoping review gathers recent evidence on how these mechanisms affect dietary behavior of people experiencing financial scarcity. It builds on a theoretical framework based on insights from behavioral economics and health psychology. Methods: A literature search was executed in six online databases, which resulted in 9.975 papers. Search terms were tunneling, cognitive load and time orientation, financial scarcity, and dietary behavior. Screening was performed with ASReview, an AI-ranking tool. In total, 14 papers were included in the scoping review. We used PRISMA-ScR guidelines for reporting. Results: Limited evidence indicates that a scarcity mindset could increase tunneling, through attentional narrowing on costs of food, which then directly impacts dietary behavior. A scarcity mindset involves experiencing financial stress, which can be understood as cognitive load. Cognitive load decreases attentional capacity, which could impair self-control in dietary choices. Financial scarcity is related to a present time orientation, which affects dietary choices by shifting priorities and decreasing motivation for healthy dietary behavior. Conclusions: A scarcity mindset affects dietary behavior in different ways. Tunneling and a shift in time orientation are indicative of an attentional redirection, which can be seen as more adaptive to the situation. These may be processes indirectly affecting self-control capacity. Cognitive load could decrease self-control capacity needed for healthy dietary behavior because it consumes mental bandwidth. How a changing time orientation when experiencing financial scarcity relates to motivation for self-control in dietary behavior is a promising theme for further inquiry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Applying universal design for learning to work-integrated learning: Designing for inclusion and equity.
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RAO, KAVITA, GARANT-JONES, EMILY, DEAN, BONNIE AMELIA, and EADY, MICHELLE J.
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DIVERSITY & inclusion policies ,UNIVERSAL design ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,INTERNSHIP programs ,REFLECTION (Philosophy) ,SELF-control ,EXPERIENCE ,STUDENTS ,CURRICULUM planning ,TRANSITIONAL programs (Education) ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,COMMUNICATION ,LEARNING strategies ,MASTERS programs (Higher education) ,STUDENT attitudes - Abstract
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is crucial for the development of employability skills and has an influence on employment outcomes. Given the significance of WIL pedagogies for graduate preparedness and transitions into work, concerns have been raised on the barriers to access and participation in WIL for some cohorts of learners. Equity and inclusion in WIL, that is, considerations for diverse learners once enrolled into a subject or course with varying WIL components, is not a new concept with some guidelines purported over a decade ago. Designing WIL to accommodate for equity and inclusion, however, has presented challenges with few studies offering navigation for curriculum design. This paper draws on empirically sound curriculum design principles for inclusion for learner variability through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), to offer the UDL for WIL design framework. The paper presents conceptual and practical contributions for educators of WIL experiences to reduce barriers and integrate student voice to support all graduates’ career transitions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Closing the Loop: Enhancing Local Monitoring of Child Poverty to Leave No Child Behind.
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de la Rasilla, Pablo, Stamos, Iraklis, Proietti, Paola, and Siragusa, Alice
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RESEARCH methodology ,SOCIAL networks ,STAKEHOLDER analysis ,NUTRITION ,INTERVIEWING ,VIOLENCE ,CHILDREN with disabilities ,SOCIAL isolation ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,CHILD health services ,QUALITY assurance ,ACTION research ,CASE studies ,POVERTY ,HOMELESSNESS ,HOUSING ,LITERATURE reviews ,SOCIAL integration ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Research on the Leave No One Behind principle of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the context of the Agenda 2030 is currently prevalent; however, research on monitoring child poverty at the sub-national (local) level is still limited. This paper addresses this gap by examining indicators developed for monitoring the phenomenon at different territorial levels (global, European, and national) and assessing their territorial transposition locally, using the city of Cadiz, Spain, as a case study. Interviews with local stakeholders reveal that despite the availability and access to related indicators and data, relevant actors must enhance their efforts to utilize such indicators effectively. Based on desktop research and qualitative analysis, the paper delivers recommendations for improving local monitoring of child poverty in Europe and inducing policy changes. This knowledge can inform targeted interventions, policy formulation, and resource allocation to tackle child poverty and promote equitable and inclusive societies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. Exploring the Penetration of Green Health Concepts in Conceptual Metaphors within China-ASEAN News Discourse.
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Xianfeng Yan
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CONCEPTUAL structures ,COGNITIVE analysis ,METAPHOR ,ENVIRONMENTAL reporting ,DISCOURSE - Abstract
Based on conceptual metaphors, this paper firstly screens and classifies the main features of the original corpus to determine whether it has metaphorical features. Metaphor, as a rhetorical technique, connects abstract concepts with concrete images. Then, each metaphorical corpus is assembled by a discriminator, and the conceptual structures and features mapped from the original corpus are combined with those in the target domain to form a new discourse structure. Finally, the entire generated corpus is annotated and cognitive analysis is performed according to the annotated classes. It was found that the green health concept plays an important role in the news discourse, especially with the biological environment, which accounts for an average of 66% of the reported resources, and news reports about the green health concept have a high reading volume, with an average of 2950 times per month. This indicates that the public has a high level of concern about green health and is willing to actively obtain relevant information. This is important for promoting the communication effect of bioenvironmental protection and provides strong support for promoting sustainable development and ecological balance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Providing technical assistance: lessons learned from the first three years of the WHO Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Technical Assistance Coordination Mechanism.
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Dick, Bruce, Plesons, Marina, Simon, Callie, Ferguson, Jane, Ali, Ahmed Kassem, and Chandra-Mouli, Venkatraman
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HEALTH services administration ,REPRODUCTIVE health ,ADOLESCENT health ,HUMAN services programs ,MEETINGS ,HEALTH policy ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,REPRODUCTIVE rights ,STAKEHOLDER analysis ,PUBLIC administration ,QUALITY assurance ,SEXUAL health ,ADOLESCENCE ,ADULTS - Abstract
Young people's sexual and reproductive health (SRH) continues to be a major challenge in low and middle-income countries, with implications for public health now and in the future. Fortunately there is a growing array of evidence-based interventions, and commitments from governments, development partners and donors, to support programmes that aim to improve young people's SRH. However, in some situations, the technical assistance that governments feel that they need to strengthen and implement national policies and strategies, to move from words to action, is not available. The WHO Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AYSRHR) Technical Assistance (TA) Coordination Mechanism was initiated to help fill this technical assistance gap; to respond to TA requests from ministries of health in ways that are timely, efficient, effective and contribute to strengthening capacity. This paper describes the process of developing the Technical Assistance Coordination Mechanism (TA Mechanism) and the outcomes, experiences and lessons learned after three years of working. It triangulates the findings from a preliminary review of the literature and discussions with selected key informants; the outcomes from a series of structured review meetings; and the documented processes and results of the technical assistance provided to countries. The lessons learned focus on three aspects of the TA Mechanism. How it was conceptualized and designed: through listening to people who provide and receive AYSRHR TA and by reviewing and synthesizing past experiences of TA provision. What the TA Mechanism has achieved: a standardized process for TA provision, at different stages for a range of AYSRHR issues in ten countries in three geographic regions. And what worked well and what did not: which common challenges was the TA Mechanism able to address and which ones persisted despite efforts to avoid or resolve them. The paper ends with the implications of the lessons learned for future action. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. From wearable sensor data to digital biomarker development: ten lessons learned and a framework proposal.
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Daniore, Paola, Nittas, Vasileios, Haag, Christina, Bernard, Jürgen, Gonzenbach, Roman, and von Wyl, Viktor
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DIGITAL technology ,CURRICULUM ,DATABASE management ,MULTIPLE sclerosis ,DISEASE management ,BENCHMARKING (Management) ,WEARABLE technology ,CHRONIC diseases ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,BIOMARKERS ,ACTIVITIES of daily living - Abstract
Wearable sensor technologies are becoming increasingly relevant in health research, particularly in the context of chronic disease management. They generate real-time health data that can be translated into digital biomarkers, which can provide insights into our health and well-being. Scientific methods to collect, interpret, analyze, and translate health data from wearables to digital biomarkers vary, and systematic approaches to guide these processes are currently lacking. This paper is based on an observational, longitudinal cohort study, BarKA-MS, which collected wearable sensor data on the physical rehabilitation of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Based on our experience with BarKA-MS, we provide and discuss ten lessons we learned in relation to digital biomarker development across key study phases. We then summarize these lessons into a guiding framework (DACIA) that aims to informs the use of wearable sensor data for digital biomarker development and chronic disease management for future research and teaching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Coproducing Health Information Materials With Young People: Reflections and Lessons Learned.
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Faux‐Nightingale, Alice, Somayajula, Glenys, Bradbury, Charlotte, Bray, Lucy, Burton, Claire, Chew‐Graham, Carolyn A., Gardner, Aaliyah, Griffin, Alex, Twohig, Helen, and Welsh, Victoria
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HEALTH information services ,SOCIAL media ,AUDIOVISUAL materials ,PAMPHLETS ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,RESEARCH funding ,DIFFUSION of innovations ,HUMAN services programs ,POST-acute COVID-19 syndrome ,TEACHING aids ,SCHOOLS ,EDUCATIONAL outcomes ,INFORMATION resources ,REFLECTION (Philosophy) ,ETHICS ,MATHEMATICAL models ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,VIDEOCONFERENCING ,PROBLEM-based learning ,HEALTH education ,THEORY ,STAKEHOLDER analysis ,MEDICINE information services ,PATIENT participation ,ACCESS to information - Abstract
Background: This paper describes and critically reflects on how children and young people (CYP) acted as public advisors to coproduce health information materials about Long Covid for younger audiences. This work was underpinned by the Lundy model, a framework which provides guidance on facilitating CYP to actively contribute to matters which affect them. Methods: Coproduction activity sessions took place with CYP in schools as well as video conferences with a CYP stakeholder group and CYP with Long Covid. Activities encouraged CYP to focus on the content, format, and design of materials and used problem‐based and collaborative learning to encourage engagement with the project. Using a range of methods and open discussion, CYP codesigned a series of Long Covid health information materials for younger audiences. Results: Sixty‐six CYP (aged 10–18), and two young adults were involved. CYP codesigned specifications for the final materials and provided feedback on early designs. The project led to the development of a series of health information materials targeted at CYP: a short social media campaign with six short videos and a 12‐page illustrated leaflet about Long Covid; released on social media and distributed in local area. All the CYP were positive about the project and their involvement. Discussion: Involving CYP led to the development of innovative and engaging information materials (influence). Developing rapport was important when working with CYP and this was facilitated by using approaches and activities to establish an environment (space) where the CYP felt comfortable sharing their views (voice) and being listened to (audience) by the adults in the project. Working with external groups who are willing to share their expertise can help the meaningful involvement of voices 'less heard'. Public Contribution: One CYP coapplicant contributed to the project design and facilitation of PPIE sessions, 64 CYP were involved in the PPIE sessions to design and feedback on materials. Two young adult media producers worked with CYP to produce these materials, another CYP supported this process. Three public contributors were involved in the preparation of this manuscript. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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19. Using co‐design methods to develop new personalised support for people living with Long Covid: The 'LISTEN' intervention.
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Jones, Fiona, Domeny, Anne, Fish, Jessica, Leggat, Fiona, Patel, Ian, McRae, Jackie, Rowe, Carol, and Busse, Monica E.
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INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,HUMAN services programs ,SELF-management (Psychology) ,SELF-efficacy ,MEETINGS ,RESEARCH funding ,POST-acute COVID-19 syndrome ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,MATHEMATICAL models ,SOCIAL support ,THEORY ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,GROUP process - Abstract
Introduction: Many Covid‐19 survivors are living with unresolved, relapsing and remitting symptoms and no 'one size' of treatment is likely to be effective for everyone. Supported self‐management for the varied symptoms of Long Covid (LC) is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the United Kingdom. We aimed to develop a new personalised support intervention for people living with LC using a structured co‐design framework to guide replication and evaluation. Methods: We used the improvement methodology, Experience‐Based Co‐Design, in an accelerated form to harness the collective experiences of people with LC. Incorporating evidence from 'Bridges Self‐Management' (Bridges) an approach in which healthcare professionals (HCPs)are trained to support knowledge, confidence and skills of individuals living with long term conditions. Co‐designed resources are also central to Bridges. Adults who self‐identified as living with or recovered from LC, from England or Wales, aged 18 years and over were recruited, and HCPs, with experience of supporting people with LC. Participants took part in a series of small co‐design group meetings and larger mixed meetings to agree priorities, core principles and generate resources and intervention content. Results: People with LC (n = 28), and HCPs (n = 9) supported co‐design of a book (hard‐copy and digital form) to be used in 1:1 support sessions with a trained HCP. Co‐design stages prioritised stories about physical symptoms first, and psychological and social challenges which followed, nonlinear journeys and reconceptualising stability as progress, rich descriptions of strategies and links to reputable advice and support for navigating healthcare services. Co‐design enabled formulation of eight core intervention principles which underpinned the training and language used by HCPs and fidelity assessments. Conclusion: We have developed a new personalised support intervention, with core principles to be used in one‐to‐one sessions delivered by trained HCPs, with a new co‐designed book as a prompt to build personalised strategies and plans using narratives, ideas, and solutions from other people with LC. Effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the 'LISTEN' intervention will be evaluated in a randomised controlled trial set within the context of the updated Framework for Developing and Evaluating Complex Interventions. Patient and Public Contribution: The LISTEN Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) group comprised seven people living with LC. They all contributed to the design of this study and five members were part of a larger co‐design community described in this paper. They have contributed to this paper by interpreting stages of intervention design and analysis of results. Three members of our PPI group are co‐authors of this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Patient-centricity in digital measure development: co-evolution of best practice and regulatory guidance.
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Aryal, Suvekshya, Blankenship, Jennifer M., Bachman, Shelby L., Hwang, Soohyun, Zhai, Yaya, Richards, Jennifer C., Clay, Ieuan, and Lyden, Kate
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MEDICAL protocols ,DIGITAL technology ,MOBILE apps ,DIGITAL health ,DECISION making ,PATIENT-centered care ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,DRUG development ,PATIENT participation ,GOVERNMENT regulation ,MEDICAL practice - Abstract
Digital health technologies (DHTs) have the potential to modernize drug development and clinical trial operations by remotely, passively, and continuously collecting ecologically valid evidence that is meaningful to patients' lived experiences. Such evidence holds potential for all drug development stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, as it will help create a stronger evidentiary link between approval of new therapeutics and the ultimate aim of improving patient lives. However, only a very small number of novel digital measures have matured from exploratory usage into regulatory qualification or efficacy endpoints. This shows that despite the clear potential, actually gaining regulatory agreement that a new measure is both fit-for-purpose and delivers value remains a serious challenge. One of the key stumbling blocks for developers has been the requirement to demonstrate that a digital measure is meaningful to patients. This viewpoint aims to examine the co-evolution of regulatory guidance in the United States (U.S.) and best practice for integration of DHTs into the development of clinical outcome assessments. Contextualizing guidance on meaningfulness within the larger shift towards a patient-centric drug development approach, this paper reviews the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance and existing literature surrounding the development of meaningful digital measures and patient engagement, including the recent examples of rejections by the FDA that further emphasize patient-centricity in digital measures. Finally, this paper highlights remaining hurdles and provides insights into the established frameworks for development and adoption of digital measures in clinical research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. A review of work-integrated learning for PhD students.
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BRACEWELL, KRISTIN, SHERIDAN, IRENE, and CASSIDY, STEPHEN
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DOCTORAL programs ,INTERNSHIP programs ,WAGES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ACADEMIC dissertations ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,RESEARCH ,PROFESSIONAL employee training - Abstract
Work-integrated learning (WIL) has been suggested as a potentially beneficial addition to modern doctoral education. However, there is little research outlining the specificities of WIL aimed at PhD students. This paper explores the range of WIL opportunities available to PhD students through a review of secondary data. The findings indicate that WIL opportunities are non-homogenous and vary widely across their structure and implementation. Patterns emerge to indicate that WIL opportunities tend to be optional, paid, short-term, focused on horizontal learning development, and provide opportunities for boundary crossing outside of academia. These findings imply that WIL has the potential to complement doctoral education by providing opportunities to experience cross-sector or cross-discipline learning and development. However, higher education institutes might consider becoming more involved in the design and implementation of WIL for PhD students. Additional research is required to understand how WIL opportunities fit into doctoral education and to evaluate existing WIL opportunities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. COVID-19 and Immigrant Status: A Qualitative Study of Malawian Immigrants Living in South Africa.
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David, Ifeolu, Lembani, Martina, Tefera, Gashaye M., and Majee, Wilson
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IMMIGRANTS ,EMIGRATION & immigration ,COMMUNITY support ,QUALITATIVE research ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,INTERVIEWING ,UNEMPLOYMENT ,THEMATIC analysis ,RESEARCH ,RESEARCH methodology ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,DATA analysis software ,COVID-19 ,EMPLOYMENT ,COVID-19 pandemic ,RELIABILITY (Personality trait) - Abstract
Migration to South Africa is motivated by the pursuit of employment, safety, and improved living conditions. However, immigrants encounter significant challenges, such as restricted access to essential services, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Malawian immigrants in South Africa, addressing the lack of attention given to this immigrant population by highlighting their vulnerabilities. Using a qualitative exploratory and descriptive approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with 24 Malawi immigrants who were over 18 years old and had established residency in South Africa before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Five key stakeholders were also interviewed for additional perspectives and to ensure triangulation and improve data reliability. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis strategies and coding with Nvivo12 software. The study highlighted the exacerbated struggles of Malawian immigrants in South Africa amid the COVID-19 pandemic, uncovering systemic discrimination in healthcare, marked by longer wait times and reluctance from health workers to treat undocumented immigrants. The study also revealed a dire security situation, with immigrants living in high-crime areas and feeling particularly targeted due to their foreign status, a situation worsened by the pandemic's economic effects. Additionally, the economic downturn induced by COVID-19 significantly impacted employment opportunities, with many immigrants facing prolonged unemployment and job losses, especially in sectors where they traditionally found work. The detailed accounts of participants highlight not only the multifaceted challenges imposed by the pandemic but also the critical need for inclusive policies and support systems that ensure healthcare access, safety, and economic resilience for immigrants, particularly during global health emergencies. Future research should focus on effective interventions for socioeconomic integration and well-being, particularly for immigrants from other African countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Identifying performance indicators to measure overall performance of telephone triage – a scoping review.
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Vainio, Hanna, Soininen, Leena, Castrén, Maaret, and Torkki, Paulus
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MEDICAL quality control ,CINAHL database ,ONLINE information services ,PATIENT aftercare ,MEDICAL triage ,KEY performance indicators (Management) ,HEALTH services accessibility ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,PATIENT satisfaction ,HOSPITAL costs ,COST control ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,SEVERITY of illness index ,MEDICAL care use ,CLINICAL medicine ,QUALITY assurance ,LITERATURE reviews ,MEDLINE ,PATIENT compliance ,EMERGENCY nursing ,TELENURSING - Abstract
This article aims to summarize performance indicators used in telephone triage services research, and make recommendations for the selection of valid indicators to measure the performance of telephone triage. We describe what kind of frameworks, performance indicators, or variables have been used for evaluating telephone triage performance by systematically mapping the telephone triage performance measurement. The objective was to find measures for each Triple Aim dimension. A scoping review method was used following Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Using this method, we defined indicators to measure the performance of telephone triage. We used the Triple Aim framework to identify indicators to measure the overall performance of telephone triage. The Triple Aim framework consists of improving the patient experience of care, improving the health of populations, and reducing cost per capita. The scoping review was performed using CINAHL, Medline, EBSCOhost, and PubMed electronic databases. The eligibility criterion was research published in English between 2015 and 2023. The inclusion focused on the use and performance of telephone triage services and system-focused studies. A total of 1098 papers were screened for inclusion, with 57 papers included in our review. We identified 13 performance indicators covering all Triple Aim dimensions: waiting times, access, patient satisfaction, the accuracy of triage decision, severity and urgency of the symptoms, triage response, patient compliance with the advice given, follow-up healthcare service use, and running costs of service. We didn't find any earlier framework covering all Triple Aim dimensions properly. Measuring the performance of telephone triage requires an extensive and comprehensive approach. We presented performance indicators that may be included in the framework for measuring the performance of telephone triage to support overall performance measurements of telephone triage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. We are not even allowed to call them patients anymore: Conceptions about person‐centred care.
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Määttä, Sylvia and Björkman, Ida
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PROFESSIONAL practice ,SELF-perception ,PATIENT-centered care ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,PATIENT psychology ,DECISION making - Abstract
Although the implementation of person‐centred care (PCC) has gained momentum in healthcare systems, it is not always obvious why it is an important objective in clinical settings and educational institutions that train future healthcare professionals. Various conceptions about PCC have flourished, such as that it only works in certain healthcare contexts, it is the same as the patient making all their own healthcare decisions, it is too demanding for most patients, the word 'patient' may no longer be used, the care provided is already person‐centred, and that there is simply not enough time and resources to achieve it. This viewpoint paper aims to problematize these conceptions and may be used for didactical and reflective exercises that support the transition towards more person‐centred healthcare. Patient or Public Contribution: The Person Council for patients and carers at the University of Gothenburg provided focus group input on and validated the occurrence of the conceptions discussed in the present paper. The person council consists of a group of persons with many years of personal experiences of health care, either as patients and/or relatives/carers. One member of the person council who is also a designer and artist created the illustration for the article. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. An Icon-Based Methodology for the Design of a Prototype of a Multi-Process, Multi-Product, Aggregated Production Planning Software.
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Miranda-Meza, Erick, Derpich, Iván, and Sepúlveda, Juan M.
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PRODUCTION planning ,PRODUCTION management (Manufacturing) ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,MANUFACTURING processes ,ELECTRONIC spreadsheets ,INDUSTRIAL capacity - Abstract
This paper proposes an icon-based methodology for the design of prototype aggregated production planning software that addresses the complexity of multi-process and multi-product production. Aggregate planning is a critical task in production management, which involves coordinating the production of multiple products in different processes to meet demand efficiently. The approach focuses on the use of visual icons to represent key elements of the production process, such as products, processes, resources, and constraints. These icons allow an intuitive representation of information and facilitate communication between production team members. In addition, this paper presents a conceptual structure that defines the relationships between the icons and how they are used to model and simulate aggregate production planning. The prototype software based on a conceptual foundation allows planners to easily create and adjust production plans in a visual environment. This method improves the ability to make informed and rapid decisions in response to changes in demand or production capacity. The prototype is based on icons and programmed in Excel spreadsheets to facilitate the planner's planning. At the end of the document, the application of a case study is shown. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. The Academic Influence of the Camino de Santiago: A Bibliometric Analysis of Doctoral Research and Indexed Manuscripts.
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Díaz-de la Fuente, Silvia, Ahedo, Virginia, Alonso Abad, María Pilar, and Manuel Galán, José
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CONCEPTUAL structures ,HERITAGE tourism ,COOPERATIVE research ,MANUSCRIPTS ,ROAD interchanges & intersections ,PILGRIMS & pilgrimages - Abstract
The Camino de Santiago is one of the most recognised cultural pilgrimage routes in the world. Notably, its current influence transcends the strictly inspirational and religious aspects, constituting also a socio-economic, cultural, historical, heritage and tourism cornerstone. This paper analyses, from an innovative bibliometric perspective, the influence of the Camino de Santiago on the academic literature in the period from 1980 to the present. For this purpose, two data sources have been used comparatively: manuscripts indexed in Scopus and doctoral theses. The results reveal a growth of its academic relevance in the last decade, especially in indexed publications. The analysis also reflects the leading sources, authors, countries and institutions, as well as their patterns of scientific collaboration, thus being extremely useful to improve both our knowledge of the Camino and its management, preservation and dissemination. The conceptual structure of the academic field, which differs between theses and indexed papers, also confirms the Camino as a crossroads not only of people but also of academic disciplines and scientific perspectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Computer Simulation of Catheter Cryoablation for Pulmonary Vein Isolation.
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Rivera, Solange I., Bernal, Clara P., Martínez-Peláez, Rafael, Robledo-Nolasco, Rogelio, De León-Larios, Gerardo, Félix, Vanessa G., Ostos, Rodolfo, Maestre, Gladys E., Melgarejo, Jesús D., and Mena, Luis J.
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PREVENTION of surgical complications ,COMPUTER simulation ,FREEZING ,PULMONARY veins ,ABLATION techniques ,CRYOSURGERY ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,SURGICAL complications ,COLD therapy ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,CATHETER ablation ,TEMPERATURE ,PATIENT monitoring ,DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
Cryoablation is a well-established medical procedure for surgically treating atrial fibrillation. Cryothermal catheter therapy induces cellular necrosis by freezing the insides of pulmonary veins, with the goal of disrupting abnormal electrical heart signals. Nevertheless, tissue damage induced by cold temperatures may also lead to other complications after cardiac surgery. In this sense, the simulation of catheter ablation can provide safer environments for training and the performance of cryotherapy interventions. Therefore, in this paper, we propose a novel approach to help better understand how temperature rates can affect this procedure by using computer tools to develop a simulation framework to predict lesion size and determine optimal temperature conditions for reducing the risk of major complications. The results showed that a temperature profile of around −40 °C caused less penetration, reduced necrotic damage, and smaller lesion size in the tissue. Instead, cryotherapy close to −60 °C achieved a greater depth of temperature flow inside the tissue and a larger cross-section area of the lesion. With further development and validation, the framework could represent a cost-effective strategy for providing personalized modeling, better planning of cryocatheter-based treatment, and preventing surgical complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. A scoping review of the links between early childhood caries and clean water and sanitation: the Sustainable Development Goal 6.
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Crystal, Yasmi O., Luo, Yuanyuan Laura, Duangthip, Duangporn, Tantawi, Maha El, Benzian, Habib, Schroth, Robert J., Feldens, Carlos Alberto, Virtanen, Jorma I., Al-Batayneh, Ola B., Diaz, Aida Carolina Medina, Vukovic, Ana, Pavlic, Verica, Mfolo, Tshepiso, Daryanavard, Hamideh A., Gaffar, Balgis O., Shamala, Anas, and Foláyan, Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn
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CAVITY prevention ,WATER standards ,SANITATION ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,HEALTH services accessibility ,DENTAL caries in children ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,GOAL (Psychology) ,HYGIENE ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,WATER fluoridation ,SUSTAINABLE development ,LITERATURE reviews ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,ONLINE information services ,POVERTY - Abstract
Introduction: The United Nation's Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 calls for universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), which are crucial elements of health and well-being and fundamental for a life in dignity. Early childhood caries (ECC) is a preventable disease affecting health and quality of life of millions of young children worldwide. This scoping review aims to explore the connection between ECC and access to clean water and sanitation. Methods: This scoping review, registered on the Open Science Framework and following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, conducted a thorough search in databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Google Scholar, SciELO) and websites (via Google) in November 2023. The search, without date limitations, targeted studies in English and Spanish linking ECC to SDG6. Exclusions were made for studies solely focusing on ECC without a direct connection to clean water and sanitation. Descriptive statistics summarized the retrieved papers. Results: The initial search yielded 303 articles. After removing duplicates, 264 articles remained for title and abstract screening after which 244 were excluded and one report was added through citation searching. The 21 remaining articles underwent full text review. There were no studies on a direct association between access to clean water and sanitation and the prevalence of ECC. There were nine studies that showed indirect associations between ECC and access to clean water and sanitation through the links of: water and sanitation access as a marker for poverty (n = 1), water consumption as a feeding practice (n = 4), and the effectiveness of water fluoridation (n = 4). These were used to develop a conceptual model. Conclusions: While it is conceivable that a direct link exists between ECC and access to clean water and sanitation, the available body of research only offers evidence of indirect associations. The exploration of potential pathways connecting water access to ECC warrants further investigation in future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Social Robots for Meaningful Seated Activities: Acceptance & Use by Older Adults.
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Sadler, James R., Khan, Aila, Lwin, Michael, and Mubin, Omar
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PHYSIOLOGICAL adaptation ,CONSUMER attitudes ,SOCIAL norms ,ASSISTIVE technology ,ROBOTICS ,SOCIAL skills ,SITTING position ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,QUALITY of life ,INTENTION ,QUALITY assurance ,ACTIVITIES of daily living ,ADULTS - Abstract
Healthy aging requires the maintenance of good physical and cognitive activity. However, as they age, older adults often experience a decline in physical and cognitive activity, leading to a more sedentary lifestyle. Some older adults may not have a choice but to become increasingly sedentary as they age due to injury or deteriorated physicality. As such, they require assistive technologies to aid in their daily lives and activities to maintain healthy cognitive function. Social Robots are a newer form of assistive technology, specifically designed for social interactions and gameplay. As with other assistive technologies, compliance barriers to their acceptance and use for meaningful, seated activities among older adults are expected. To better explore this phenomenon, improve quality of life and understand what drives older adults to accept and use newer forms of technology like social robots, this conceptual paper conjoins two theoretical frameworks: The Activity Theory of Aging (ATA) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). As social robots hold great promise for improving the quality of life for older adults, exploring what driving factors could enable their greater acceptance and use is essential to furthering this field of study within Australia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Engaging suicide prevention and firearm stakeholders in developing a workshop promoting secure firearm storage for suicide prevention.
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Christian, Hanna, Crasta, Dev, Lloyd-Lester, Garra, True, Gala, Goodman, Marianne, Bass, Brett, Coric, Kathryne, Ruetten, Timothy, Lane, Robert, and Khazanov, Gabriela
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SUICIDE risk factors ,SAFETY ,RISK assessment ,SELF-efficacy ,RESEARCH funding ,QUALITATIVE research ,INTERVIEWING ,FAMILIES ,FIREARMS ,CONFIDENCE ,DISCUSSION ,SUICIDE prevention ,THEMATIC analysis ,ADULT education workshops ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,RESEARCH methodology ,STAKEHOLDER analysis - Abstract
Background: In the US, over 50% of suicide deaths are by firearm injury. Studies have found that limiting access to firearms, including storing them temporarily outside of the home or locking and unloading them securely at home, helps prevent suicide. Family members and other loved ones are in a unique position to encourage secure firearm storage. This paper describes the development of a workshop to empower loved ones of individuals at risk for suicide to discuss secure firearm storage in New York State. Methods: Using a multistakeholder engagement framework, we partnered with New York State county-level suicide prevention coalitions, local firearms experts, and other stakeholders to develop a 90-min workshop addressing secure firearm storage for suicide prevention. Pilot workshops were co-facilitated by a suicide prevention coalition member and a local firearms expert. Feedback gathered via surveys from workshop attendees and interviews with workshop co-facilitators were used to revise workshop content and inform dissemination. Following pilot workshops, a 1-day training event was held for potential future facilitators, and survey data were collected to assess trainee experiences and interest in facilitating future workshops. Data analysis included rapid qualitative analysis of interviews and statistical analysis of survey responses about acceptability of workshop. Results: Four pilot workshops included a total of 23 attendees. Pilot workshop attendees endorsed willingness and confidence to discuss secure firearm storage with a family member or loved one. The training event included 42 attendees, of which 26 indicated interest in facilitating a workshop within the next year. Co-facilitators agreed on several key themes, including the importance of having a "trusted messenger" deliver the firearms portion of the workshop, keeping the conversation focused on firearm safety for suicide prevention, and developing interventions that reflect firearm owning community's culture. Conclusions: Consistent with a public health approach to suicide prevention, this study leveraged a multistakeholder engagement framework to develop a community-based workshop empowering loved ones of individuals at risk for suicide to discuss secure firearm storage. The workshop will be disseminated across New York State. We noted positive and collaborative relationships across stakeholder groups, and willingness to facilitate the workshop among both suicide prevention and firearm stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Capturing relationships between suturing sub-skills to improve automatic suturing assessment.
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Cui, Zijun, Ma, Runzhuo, Yang, Cherine H., Malpani, Anand, Chu, Timothy N., Ghazi, Ahmed, Davis, John W., Miles, Brian J., Lau, Clayton, Liu, Yan, and Hung, Andrew J.
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DIFFUSION of innovations ,RECEIVER operating characteristic curves ,RESEARCH funding ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,KINEMATICS ,DIGITAL health ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,EVALUATION of medical care ,OPERATIVE surgery ,SUTURING ,CLINICAL competence ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,ABILITY ,LEARNING strategies ,TRAINING ,VIDEO recording - Abstract
Suturing skill scores have demonstrated strong predictive capabilities for patient functional recovery. The suturing can be broken down into several substep components, including needle repositioning, needle entry angle, etc. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems have been explored to automate suturing skill scoring. Traditional approaches to skill assessment typically focus on evaluating individual sub-skills required for particular substeps in isolation. However, surgical procedures require the integration and coordination of multiple sub-skills to achieve successful outcomes. Significant associations among the technical sub-skill have been established by existing studies. In this paper, we propose a framework for joint skill assessment that takes into account the interconnected nature of sub-skills required in surgery. The prior known relationships among sub-skills are firstly identified. Our proposed AI system is then empowered by the prior known relationships to perform the suturing skill scoring for each sub-skill domain simultaneously. Our approach can effectively improve skill assessment performance through the prior known relationships among sub-skills. Through the proposed approach to joint skill assessment, we aspire to enhance the evaluation of surgical proficiency and ultimately improve patient outcomes in surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Investigating Climate-Induced Vulnerabilities: The WAVES-CC Study Protocol for Understanding the Nexus between Environmental Stressors and Violence against Women and Girls in a Rural Coastal Kenyan Community.
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Munala, Leso, Allen, Elizabeth M., Ngunjiri, Anne, and Frederick, Andrew J.
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COMMUNITY support ,POLICY sciences ,CULTURAL awareness ,INTIMATE partner violence ,GOVERNMENT policy ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,CLIMATE change ,GENDER inequality ,RURAL population ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,ENVIRONMENTAL exposure ,DISASTERS ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,GENDER-based violence ,PSYCHOLOGICAL vulnerability - Abstract
This protocol lays the groundwork for a community-centered investigation into the intersection between climate change and violence against women and girls. Providing a standardized framework, this paper will enable researchers to collect and analyze data on severe weather patterns and their potential impact on violence within communities. The interlinkage between violence and climate is an emerging field of research. There is a need for a comprehensive understanding of the intersection of these two issues focusing on the manifestations of violence, specific vulnerabilities, and coping strategies. This protocol outlines a qualitative research approach employed in Kilifi County, Kenya. The study will include key informant interviews with community leaders and policymakers, along with focus group discussions with women, adolescent girls, and men. Community engagement is a crucial component of this work as it will ensure that the research is conducted ethically and respectfully and ensure that the findings are relevant and applicable to the community being studied. This study will contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics between violence against women and girls and climate change, informing policies, interventions, and advocacy efforts and elevating the voices of women and girls to promote gender equity in the face of climate change challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Epistemological Flexibility in Person-Centered Care: The Cynefin Framework for (Re)Integrating Indigenous Body Representations in Manual Therapy.
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Zegarra-Parodi, Rafael, D'Alessandro, Giandomenico, Baroni, Francesca, Swidrovich, Jaris, Mehl-Madrona, Lewis, Gordon, Travis, Ciullo, Luigi, Castel, Emiliano, and Lunghi, Christian
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CULTURAL awareness ,MEDICAL care of indigenous peoples ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,HEALTH attitudes ,CULTURAL competence ,MANIPULATION therapy ,OSTEOPATHIC medicine ,DECISION making ,CULTURAL values ,DECISION making in clinical medicine ,PATIENT-centered care ,DECOLONIZATION ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,PATIENT-professional relations ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,THERAPEUTIC alliance ,INTEGRATED health care delivery ,NATIVE Americans ,MEDICAL practice - Abstract
Background: Chiropractic, osteopathy, and physiotherapy (COP) professionals regulated outside the United States traditionally incorporate hands-on procedures aligned with their historical principles to guide patient care. However, some authors in COP research advocate a pan-professional, evidence-informed, patient-centered approach to musculoskeletal care, emphasizing hands-off management of patients through education and exercise therapy. The extent to which non-Western sociocultural beliefs about body representations in health and disease, including Indigenous beliefs, could influence the patient–practitioner dyad and affect the interpretation of pillars of evidence-informed practice, such as patient-centered care and patient expectations, remains unknown. Methods: our perspective paper combines the best available evidence with expert insights and unique viewpoints to address gaps in the scientific literature and inform an interdisciplinary readership. Results: A COP pan-professional approach tends to marginalize approaches, such as prevention-oriented clinical scenarios traditionally advocated by osteopathic practitioners for patients with non-Western sociocultural health assumptions. The Cynefin framework was introduced as a decision-making tool to aid clinicians in managing complex clinical scenarios and promoting evidence-informed, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive care. Conclusion: Epistemological flexibility is historically rooted in osteopathic care, due to his Indigenous roots. It is imperative to reintroduce conceptual and operative clinical frameworks that better address contemporary health needs, promote inclusion and equality in healthcare, and enhance the quality of manual therapy services beyond COP's Western-centered perspective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. The global status of human milk banking.
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Israel‐Ballard, Kiersten, LaRose, Emily, and Mansen, Kimberly
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BREAST milk collection & preservation ,HEALTH literacy ,BREAST milk banks ,HEALTH policy ,BREAST milk ,CHILDREN'S accident prevention ,WORLD health ,INFANT care ,BREASTFEEDING promotion ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,FOOD storage ,HEALTH care teams ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Human milk provides essential nutrition for infants and holds many health benefits for infants and mothers. When a mother's own milk is not available for her infant, the World Health Organization recommends feeding donor human milk (DHM) from a human milk banking facility. DHM is human milk produced, collected then donated to a human milk bank (HMB). HMBs serve many vital functions, including screening donor mothers, then collecting, processing, storing, and allocating DHM to recipients. The first HMB opened in 1909, and today there are more than 700 HMBs globally. Unfortunately, HMB facilities are not present in all locales, with notable gaps in South Asia and Africa. Additionally, there are no global standards to guide HMB operational procedures. Even though most HMBs attempt to employ quality control systems to provide safe DHM, differences in community needs, resource availability, and a range of methods and policies to execute processes result in significant variations in DHM quality and HMB operations. Robust and collaborative systems that ensure safe and equitable access to DHM are needed. In this paper, we present a global snapshot of current human milk banking practices; review an interdisciplinary framework to guide and support HMB activities as an integrated part of health and newborn care systems; discuss factors that contribute to HMB sustainability; outline barriers to scaling HMBs worldwide; and highlight knowledge, policy, and research gaps. Developing global HMB guidance and rigorous, adaptable standards would strengthen efforts to improve newborn health. Key messages: Safe donor human milk (DHM) from a human milk bank (HMB) is a WHO recommendation when the mother's own milk is not available.Over 700 HMBs exist globally, with varying operational models and a wide range of practices due to lack of global guidelines and the current practice of adaptation to local needs and health systems.Scaling up of HMBs to meet the global demand for DHM would be facilitated by the development of global standards to guide integration with breastfeeding promotion and quality controlled processing to ensure provision of safe DHM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Bridging the Chasm Between Cognitive Representations and Formal Structures of Linguistic Meanings.
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Mondal, Prakash
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This paper aims to show that properties of cognitive/conceptual representations and formal‐logical structures of linguistic meaning can be inter‐translated, recast, transformed into one another, and so united together, even though cognitive/conceptual representations and formal‐logical structures of linguistic meaning are apparently distinct in ontology and divergent in their form or character. While cognitive/conceptual representations are ultimately rooted in sensory‐motor systems, formal‐logical structures of linguistic meaning are abstractions detached from and independent of the actualized world. This paper sketches out the foundations of how representations of linguistic meaning in terms of cognitive/conceptual structures in Cognitive/Conceptual Semantics can be unified with those in terms of formal‐logical structures in Formal Semantics. This is done by recasting cognitive/conceptual representations in terms of formal‐logical structures of linguistic meaning and re‐encoding formal‐logical structures of linguistic meaning in terms of cognitive/conceptual representations. Then, these two types of semantic representations, thus shown representationally equivalent, will be related to a series of derivations across levels in neuronal networks and dynamics. The general discussion on unifying cognitive/conceptual representations of linguistic meaning with formal‐logical structures is contextualized within the broader context of theorizing in cognitive science. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Applications of Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment to Respiratory Pathogens and Implications for Uptake in Policy: A State-of-the-Science Review.
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Lizhan Tang, Rhoads, William J., Eichelberg, Antonia, Hamilton, Kerry A., and Julian, Timothy R.
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RESPIRATORY organ microbiology ,RISK assessment ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,STATISTICAL models ,INFECTION control ,RESEARCH funding ,BACILLUS (Bacteria) ,HEALTH policy ,LEGIONELLA ,AEROSOLS ,STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus ,INFLUENZA ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,ENVIRONMENTAL exposure ,ONLINE information services ,SARS-CoV-2 - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Respiratory tract infections are major contributors to the global disease burden. Quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) holds potential as a rapidly deployable framework to understand respiratory pathogen transmission and inform policy on infection control. OBJECTIVES: The goal of this paper was to evaluate, motivate, and inform further development of the use of QMRA as a rapid tool to understand the transmission of respiratory pathogens and improve the evidence base for infection control policies. METHODS: We conducted a literature review to identify peer-reviewed studies of complete QMRA frameworks on aerosol inhalation or contact transmission of respiratory pathogens. From each of the identified studies, we extracted and summarized information on the applied exposure model approaches, dose–response models, and parameter values, including risk characterization. Finally, we reviewed linkages between model outcomes and policy. RESULTS: We identified 93 studies conducted in 16 different countries with complete QMRA frameworks for diverse respiratory pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, Legionella spp., Staphylococcus aureus, influenza, and Bacillus anthracis. Six distinct exposure models were identified across diverse and complex transmission pathways. In 57 studies, exposure model frameworks were informed by their ability to model the efficacy of potential interventions. Among interventions, masking, ventilation, social distancing, and other environmental source controls were commonly assessed. Pathogen concentration, aerosol concentration, and partitioning coefficient were influential exposure parameters as identified by sensitivity analysis. Most (84%, 푛= 78) studies presented policy-relevant content including a) determining disease burden to call for policy intervention, b) determining risk-based threshold values for regulations, c) informing intervention and control strategies, and d) making recommendations and suggestions for QMRA application in policy CONCLUSIONS: We identified needs to further the development of QMRA frameworks for respiratory pathogens that prioritize appropriate aerosol exposure modeling approaches, consider trade-offs between model validity and complexity, and incorporate research that strengthens confidence in QMRA results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes for Indigenous Women in Australia.
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Christie, Vita, Riley, Lynette, Green, Deb, Amin, Janaki, Skinner, John, Pyke, Chris, and Gwynne, Kylie
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BREAST tumors ,INDIGENOUS women ,HEALTH policy ,MEDICAL care ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,EVALUATION of medical care ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,SURVIVAL analysis (Biometry) ,INDIGENOUS Australians - Abstract
Simple Summary: The current evidence regarding Indigenous* women and breast cancer in Australia shows lower prevalence but higher mortality rates. There are a range of reasons for this, including co-morbidities, lack of access to health services and low health information fluency. Perhaps most importantly, breast cancer health policy and service delivery practice do not meet the needs of Indigenous women in Australia, according to Indigenous women. Talking and listening to Indigenous women about breast cancer highlight that the solutions to improve breast cancer outcomes are available and that they are not complex. Indigenous women must be involved in the improvement of policy and practice in order for these outcomes to improve. *Terminology: We respectfully refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as "Indigenous". In Australia, the incidence rate of breast cancer is lower in Indigenous* women than non-Indigenous women; however, the mortality rate is higher, with Indigenous women 1.2 times more likely to die from the disease. This paper provides practical and achievable solutions to improve health outcomes for Indigenous women with breast cancer in Australia. This research employed the Context–Mechanism–Outcome (CMO) framework to reveal potential mechanisms and contextual factors that influence breast cancer outcomes for Indigenous women, stratified into multiple levels, namely, micro (interpersonal), meso (systemic) and macro (policy) levels. The CMO framework allowed us to interpret evidence regarding Indigenous women and breast cancer and provides nine practical ways to improve health outcomes and survival rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Towards a common European ethical and legal framework for conducting clinical research: the GATEKEEPER experience.
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Maccaro, Alessia, Tsiompanidou, Vasiliki, Piaggio, Davide, Gallego Montejo, Alba M., Cea Sánchez, Gloria, de Batlle, Jordi, Quesada Rodriguez, Adrian, Fico, Giuseppe, and Pecchia, Leandro
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MEDICAL research laws ,DATA security ,MEDICAL protocols ,HUMAN services programs ,DIFFUSION of innovations ,COST effectiveness ,PROFESSIONAL ethics ,DIGITAL health ,CLINICAL medicine research ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,DECISION making ,MEDICAL research ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,RULES ,ALGORITHMS - Abstract
This paper examines the ethical and legal challenges encountered during the GATEKEEPER Project and how these challenges informed the development of a comprehensive framework for future Large-Scale Pilot (LSP) projects. GATEKEEPER is a LSP Project with 48 partners conducting 30 implementation studies across Europe with 50,000 target participants grouped into 9 Reference Use Cases. The project underscored the complexity of obtaining ethical approval across various jurisdictions with divergent regulations and procedures. Through a detailed analysis of the issues faced and the strategies employed to navigate these challenges, this study proposes an ethical and legal framework. This framework, derived from a comparative analysis of ethical application forms and regulations, aims to streamline the ethical approval process for future LSP research projects. By addressing the hurdles encountered in GATEKEEPER, the proposed framework offers a roadmap for more efficient and effective project management, ensuring smoother implementation of similar projects in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Development and validation of a Context-sensitive Positive Health Questionnaire (CPHQ): A factor analysis and multivariate regression study.
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Doornenbal, Brian M., van Zutphen, Tim, Beumeler, Lise F. E., Vos, Rimke C., Derks, Mark, Haisma, Hinke, van den Akker-van Marle, M. Elske, and Kiefte-de Jong, Jessica C.
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SAFETY ,ENVIRONMENTAL health ,HEALTH literacy ,PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience ,AUTONOMY (Psychology) ,PLEASURE ,RESEARCH funding ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH methodology evaluation ,MULTIPLE regression analysis ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,RESEARCH methodology ,HEALTH behavior ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,RESEARCH ,FACTOR analysis ,SOCIAL support ,HEALTH equity ,RELAXATION for health - Abstract
Background: The concept of Positive Health (PH) has gained increasing attention as a way of measuring individuals' ability to adapt in the face of contextual challenges. However, a suitable measurement instrument for PH that encompasses contextual factors has not yet been developed. This paper responds to this need by developing a Context-specific Positive Health (CPH) measurement instrument that aligns with the Capability Approach (CA). Methods: The measurement instrument was developed and tested among a representative sample of 1002 Dutch internet survey panel members with diverse sociodemographic backgrounds. The instrument was developed in two stages: a preparation phase consisting of focus groups and expert consultations, and a validation among a representative panel of Dutch citizens. The goal of the preparation phase, was to pilot test and refine previously proposed Positive Health questionnaires into an initial version of the CPHQ. The validation phase aimed to examine the initial CPHQ's factorial validity using Factor Analysis, and its concurrent validity using Multivariate Regression Analysis. Results: The developed questionnaire demonstrated adequate factorial and concurrent validity. Furthermore, it explicitly includes an assessment of resilience, this being a key component of PH. Conclusions: The introduced measurement tool, the CPHQ, comprises 11 dimensions that we have labeled as follows: relaxation, autonomy, fitness, perceived environmental safety, exclusion, social support, financial resources, political representation, health literacy, resilience, and enjoyment. In this article, we present four major contributions. Firstly, we embedded the measurement in a theoretical framework. Secondly, we focused the questionnaire on a key concept of Positive Health - the "ability to adapt." Thirdly, we addressed issues of health inequality by considering contextual factors. Finally, we facilitated the development of more understandable measurement items. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Service-learning in rural Victoria: A conceptual model to guide innovative work-integrated learning for allied health students.
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SWANSON, CHARMAINE, OATES, REBECCA, BOURKE, LISA, WOODHART, LAUREN, ACKLAND, KIM, MCNEIL, ROBYN, and WRIGHT, KERYN
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ALLIED health education ,STUDENT assistance programs ,DIFFUSION of innovations ,HUMAN services programs ,ALLIED health personnel ,STUDENTS ,SERVICE learning ,RURAL conditions ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,LABOR demand ,LEARNING strategies ,PUBLIC health ,LABOR supply ,MEDICAL practice - Abstract
Developing Allied Health (AH) graduates who are skilled in responding to public health needs is crucial, particularly in rural areas where workforce shortages and poor health outcomes are common. However, workforce shortages make it difficult to provide rural work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities to teach these skills. This paper presents a model of Service-Learning (SL) that innovatively employs WIL for AH students while addressing rural health needs. The model was developed based on the experiences of a rural WIL team who implemented over 400 SL WIL experiences over six years. Key aspects highlight the importance of relationship building and meeting the needs of three key stakeholders, namely the community and host-site, students, and the enrolled university. Student support, interprofessional education and evaluation were also embedded in the model. This SL model adopts a flexible approach and provides a useful guide for developing SL for WIL despite challenges in rural areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Financial Impact of 30-Day Readmissions for Selected Medical Conditions: A Focus on Hospital Quality Performance.
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Kum Ghabowen, Iwimbong, Epane, Josue Patien, Shen, Jay J., Goodman, Xan, Ramamonjiarivelo, Zo, and Zengul, Ferhat Devrim
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CROSS-sectional method ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL quality control ,COST effectiveness ,SECONDARY analysis ,PATIENT readmissions ,PILOT projects ,MEDICAL care ,SEX distribution ,HOSPITALS ,META-analysis ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,EVALUATION of medical care ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,LONGITUDINAL method ,MEDLINE ,FINANCIAL management ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,ONLINE information services ,MEDICAL care costs ,HEALTH care rationing - Abstract
Background: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) established the Hospital Quality Initiative in 2010 to enhance patient safety, reduce hospital readmissions, improve quality, and minimize healthcare costs. In response, this study aims to systematically review the literature and conduct a meta-analysis to estimate the average cost of procedure-specific 30-day risk-standardized unplanned readmissions for Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), Heart Failure (HF), Pneumonia, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Total Hip Arthroplasty and/or Total Knee Arthroplasty (THA/TKA). Methods: Eligibility Criteria: This study included English language original research papers from the USA, encompassing various study designs. Exclusion criteria comprise studies lacking empirical evidence on hospital financial performance. Information Sources: A comprehensive search using relevant keywords was conducted across databases from January 1990 to December 2019 (updated in March 2021), covering peer-reviewed articles and gray literature. Risk of Bias: Bias in the included studies was assessed considering study design, adjustment for confounding factors, and potential effect modifiers. Synthesis of Results: The review adhered to PRISMA guidelines. Employing Monte Carlo simulations, a meta-analysis was conducted with 100,000 simulated samples. Results indicated mean 30-day readmission costs: USD 16,037.08 (95% CI, USD 15,196.01–16,870.06) overall, USD 6852.97 (95% CI, USD 6684.44–7021.08) for AMI, USD 9817.42 (95% CI, USD 9575.82–10,060.43) for HF, and USD 21,346.50 (95% CI, USD 20,818.14–21,871.85) for THA/TKA. Discussion: Despite the financial challenges that hospitals face due to the ACA and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, this meta-analysis contributes valuable insights into the consistent cost trends associated with 30-day readmissions. Conclusions: This systematic review and meta-analysis provide comprehensive insights into the financial implications of 30-day readmissions for specific medical conditions, enhancing our understanding of the nexus between healthcare quality and financial performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Towards Integrated Care for the Elderly: Exploring the Acceptability of Telemonitoring for Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Management.
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Mihevc, Matic, Lukančič, Majda Mori, Črt, Zavrnik, Potočnik, Tina Virtič, Šter, Marija Petek, Klemenc-Ketiš, Zalika, and Susič, Antonija Poplas
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HEALTH self-care ,RESEARCH funding ,MEDICAL technology ,HYPERTENSION ,INTERVIEWING ,PRIMARY health care ,PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation ,TELEMEDICINE ,TYPE 2 diabetes ,RESEARCH methodology ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,AMBULATORY blood pressure monitoring ,PATIENT monitoring ,HEALTH education ,HEALTH promotion ,INTEGRATED health care delivery ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,MEDICAL care costs ,OLD age - Abstract
Introduction: Telemonitoring has been proposed as an effective method to support integrated care for older people with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. This paper examines acceptability of telemontioring, its role in supporting integrated care, and identifies scale-up barriers. Methods: A concurrent triangulation mixed-methods study, including in-depth interviews (n = 29) and quantitative acceptability tool (n = 55) was conducted among individuals who underwent a 12-month telemonitoring routine. The research was guided by the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability. Interviews were analysed using template content analysis (TCA). Results: TCA identified seven domains of acceptability, with twenty-one subthemes influencing it positively or negatively. In the quantitative survey, acceptability was high across all seven domains with an overall score of 4.4 out of 5. Urban regions showed higher acceptability than rural regions (4.5 vs. 4.3), with rural participants perceiving initial training and participation effort as significantly more burdensome than their urban counterparts. Discussion: Patients described several instances where telemonitoring supported self-management, education, treatment, and identification elements of the integrated care package. However, there were barriers that may limit its further scale-up. Conclusion: For further scale-up, it is important to screen patients for monitoring eligibility, adapt telemonitoring devices to elderly needs, combine telemonitoring with health education, involve family members, and establish follow-up programmes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. A Hazard-Based Framework for Identifying Safer Alternatives to Classes of Chemicals: A Case Study on Phthalates in Consumer Products.
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Smith, Marissa N., Stump, Sascha, van Bergen, Saskia K., Davies, Holly G., Fanning, Elinor, Eaton, Rae, Manahan, Craig C., Sergent, Amber, and Zarker, Ken
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PRODUCT safety ,LEGISLATION ,DECISION making ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,HAZARDOUS substances ,PLASTICIZERS - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Humans are exposed to hazardous chemicals found in consumer products. In 2019, the Pollution Prevention for Healthy People and Puget Sound Act was passed in Washington State. This law is meant to reduce hazardous chemicals in consumer products and protect human health and the environment. The law directs the Washington State Department of Ecology to assess chemicals and chemical classes found in products, determine whether there are safer alternatives, and make regulatory determinations. OBJECTIVES: To implement the law, the Department of Ecology developed a hazard-based framework for identifying safer alternatives to classes of chemicals. METHODS: We developed a hazard-based framework, termed the “Criteria for Safer,†to set a transparent bar for determining whether new chemical alternatives are safer than existing classes of chemicals. Our “Criteria for Safer†is a framework that builds on existing hazard assessment methodologies and published approaches for assessing chemicals and chemical classes. DISCUSSION: We describe implementation of our criteria using a case study on the phthalates chemical class in two categories of consumer products: vinyl flooring and fragrances used in personal care and beauty products. Additional context and considerations that guided our decision-making process are also discussed, as well as benefits and limitations of our approach. This paper gives insight into our development and implementation of a hazard-based framework to address classes of chemicals in consumer products and will aid others working to build and employ similar approaches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Summary and Future Strategies in Anticipation of the A3 A4 Fracture Study Results.
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Dvorak, Marcel, Öner, Cumhur F., Dandurand, Charlotte, and Schnake, Klaus
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MACHINE learning ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,SPINAL canal ,SPINAL injuries ,INTER-observer reliability - Abstract
This summary article provides an overview of a series of papers focused on the study of surgical techniques for treating thoracolumbar burst fractures. The papers analyze the decision-making processes employed by surgeons when treating patients with these fractures and explore the reliability of the AO Thoracolumbar Fracture classification system. The authors highlight the distinction between A3 and A4 fractures and the factors that influence treatment decisions, such as degree of vertebral comminution and posterior ligamentous complex integrity. The papers also discuss the need for a precise and reproducible classification system linked to measurable outcomes to improve treatment consistency across different regions. The study was organized and funded by AO Spine, a clinical division of the AO Foundation. [Extracted from the article]
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45. Perceptions and experiences of living with and providing care for multimorbidity: A qualitative interview study.
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Simpson, Glenn, Morrison, Leanne, Santer, Miriam, Hijryana, Marisza, Farmer, Andrew, and Dambha-Miller, Hajira
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QUALITATIVE research ,RESEARCH funding ,INTERVIEWING ,JUDGMENT sampling ,DECISION making ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,PATIENT-centered care ,THEMATIC analysis ,TRUST ,COMMUNICATION ,RESEARCH methodology ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,NEEDS assessment ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,INDIVIDUALIZED medicine ,DATA analysis software ,COMORBIDITY ,CAREGIVER attitudes - Abstract
Background: Experiences of living with and seeking care for multimorbidity is a relatively under-researched field. By analysing experiences of people with multimorbidity, caregivers and care professionals, we can better understand the complex care needs of those with multimorbidity and identify improvements to care management. This paper reports findings from research that elicited the views of key stakeholders to inform future care practice and policy. Aim: To elicit care recipient and care provider views to understand the care needs of those living with and seeking care for multimorbidity. Method: A qualitative interview study using purposive sampling of those living with and providing care in multimorbidity. Results: Increased support to those with multimorbidity and caregivers to navigate care systems was advocated. Establishing trusting care relationships featured prominently in participants accounts. Fragmented care, inadequate coordination and poor communication between care providers, were identified as system-wide challenges. There was agreement that integrated care models were needed, which delivered personalised care, such as shared decision-making, choice in care options and accessing services, and individualised care plans. Conclusion: We found significant agreement among stakeholders on care need and management in multimorbidity. Understanding the experiences of those with multimorbidity, caregivers and care professionals, can inform future improvements in care management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Power imbalances and equity in the day-to-day functioning of a north plus multi-south higher education institutions partnership: a case study.
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Luthuli, Silondile, Daniel, Marguerite, and Corbin, J. Hope
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POWER (Social sciences) ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,QUALITATIVE research ,SCHOLARSHIPS ,RESEARCH funding ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,EQUALITY ,LEADERSHIP ,INTERVIEWING ,POPULATION geography ,EDUCATION research ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,GOVERNMENT aid ,COMMUNICATION ,ORGANIZATIONAL change ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,MASTERS programs (Higher education) ,STAKEHOLDER analysis ,QUALITY assurance ,NUTRITION education ,MANAGEMENT - Abstract
Background: Partnerships between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the global north and south have commonly been used as a vehicle to drive global health research and initiatives. Among these initiatives, include health system strengthening, research capacity building, and human resource training in developing countries. However, the partnership functioning of many global north-south partnerships still carry legacies of colonialism through unrecognized behavior patterns, attitudes, and belief systems in how they function. Even with research literature calling for a shift from equality to equity in the functioning of these partnerships, many still struggle with issues of complex and unspoken power dynamics. To understand the successes and challenges of north-south partnerships, this paper explored partnership development and functioning of a northern and multi-southern HEIs partnership focused on nutrition education and research. Methods: A qualitative research approach was used; data were collected through in-depth interviews (IDIs) with questions developed from the Bergen Model of Collective Functioning (BMCF). Thirteen IDIs were conducted with partners from all institutions including stakeholders. Findings: The partnership was built on the foundation of experiences and lessons of a previous partnership. Partners used these experiences and lessons to devise strategies to improve partnership inputs, communication, leadership, roles and structures, and maintenance and communication tasks. However, these strategies had an impact on partnership functioning giving rise to issues of inequitable power dynamics. The northern partner had two roles: one as an equal partner and another as distributor of project funds; this caused a conflict in roles for this partner. The partners distinguished themselves according to partner resources – two partners were named implementing partners and two named supportive partners. Roles and partner resources were the greatest contributors to power imbalances and caused delays in project activities. Conclusion: Using the BMCF to examine partnership dynamics illuminated that power imbalances caused a hierarchical stance in the partnership with northern partners having overall control and power of decision-making in the partnership. This could impact the effectiveness and sustainability of project in the southern institutions going forward. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Planning for research impact.
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Northway, Ruth, Oloidi, Edward, Phillips, Paula, and Rees, Stacey
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HEALTH services accessibility ,MEDICAL protocols ,NURSE-patient relationships ,HUMAN services programs ,MEDICAL care ,STRATEGIC planning ,NURSING ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,COMMUNICATION ,RESEARCH methodology ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,SOCIAL support ,QUALITY assurance ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,LEARNING disabilities ,PEOPLE with disabilities ,ACCESS to information - Abstract
Why you should read this article: • To gain insight in how to demonstrate the impact arising from your research work • To understand the careful planning required at all stages of research to achieve impact • To gain an overview of strategies used in one study that could be transferred to other settings. Background: Several drivers are currently leading to greater emphasis of the importance of ensuring research has impact. Nursing research aims to improve patient care, safety and well-being, so it might be assumed results with the potential to effect such changes would automatically have an impact on clinical practice. However, experience suggests this is not the case and careful attention is needed for there to be an impact. Aim: To present the example of a project commissioned to develop a health communication tool to support people with learning disabilities in accessing healthcare. Discussion: The authors explore the importance of a planned approach to impact by referencing existing frameworks and providing examples of strategies used in the project. They also discuss the importance of framing the question using a range of approaches to actively engage stakeholders and of using diverse strategies to embed the development in practice. Conclusion: A planned approach is required to maximise impact from research. Planning and associated actions need to start at the very beginning of the research project and continue beyond the point of delivering the project report. Implications for practice: This paper relates to a specific context and patient group but the principles discussed are transferable to other clinical settings and patient groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Negative Associations between Minority Stressors and Self-Reported Health Status among Sexual Minority Adults Living in Colombia.
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Roldán, Paola, Matijczak, Angela, and Goffnett, Jacob
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SEXUAL orientation ,STATISTICS ,PSYCHOLOGICAL abuse ,SELF-evaluation ,DISCRIMINATION (Sociology) ,MULTIPLE regression analysis ,ASSAULT & battery ,MULTIVARIATE analysis ,HEALTH status indicators ,INTIMATE partner violence ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,EXPERIENCE ,MINORITY stress ,SEXUAL minorities ,DISEASE prevalence ,LESBIANS ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,HEALTH insurance ,SCALE analysis (Psychology) ,SEX crimes ,SOCIAL attitudes ,PEOPLE with disabilities ,STATISTICAL models ,DATA analysis ,DATA analysis software ,GAY people - Abstract
Colombia has extensive laws prohibiting discrimination against sexual minority people. However, violence and discrimination toward sexual minorities are still frequent. While a growing body of research shows that sexual minority people experience elevated rates of discrimination and domestic abuse globally, little research has been conducted on these issues affecting sexual minorities in Colombia specifically. Using minority stress theory as a conceptual framework, this paper aims to fill this gap by examining the prevalence of experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and witnessed discrimination and the relationship of these stressors to self-reported health among a national sample of sexual minority Colombians. We found that bisexual individuals experienced higher rates of physical and sexual IPV, compared to lesbian and gay individuals. Additionally, sexual minority Colombians who experienced IPV and witnessed discrimination were more likely to report having poorer health, compared to those who had not. We discuss the implications of our findings for future research and clinicians working with sexual minority clients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. A theory of triage.
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Bognar, Greg
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INTENSIVE care units , *MEDICAL triage , *LIFE expectancy , *ETHICAL decision making , *PATIENTS , *HOSPITAL admission & discharge , *MEDICAL protocols , *CONCEPTUAL structures , *QUALITY of life , *DECISION making in clinical medicine , *COVID-19 pandemic , *BIOETHICS - Abstract
This paper provides a general framework for conceptualizing triage for intensive care unit admissions in public health emergencies such as the COVID‐19 pandemic. It applies this framework to some of the guidelines issued during the pandemic and addresses some controversial issues, including the role of age, the use of lives or life years, and the relevance of quality of life considerations. The paper defends a view on which triage protocols for public health emergencies should aim to maximize the number of life years saved, may take into account age as a proxy, and should ignore quality of life considerations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Co-creation strategies for identifying abortion research gaps in Nigeria towards research capacity strengthening for early to mid-career abortion researchers.
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Akinyemi, Akanni, Fatusi, Adesegun, Agunbiade, Ojo, Oyedun, Olaitan, Ogunoye, Oladimeji, Stillman, Melissa, Owolabi, Onikepe, and Bankole, Akinrinola
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ABORTION laws ,INTELLECT ,POLICY sciences ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,HEALTH policy ,STUDY skills ,MEDICAL research ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,WOMEN'S health ,STAKEHOLDER analysis ,SOCIAL stigma ,CULTURAL pluralism - Abstract
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