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Abstract Background Gait impairments following chronic neurological conditions, such as spinal cord injury (SCI), represent a major challenge for rehabilitation, with limited options to sustain functional recovery and pa...

BackgroundInnovation in long-term care for older adults is essential to manage challenges such as a growing demand and workforce shortages. Organizations with higher innovation readiness are more likely to adopt and sust...

Abstract Background Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy (UCP) are characterized by significant upper limbs (ULs) impairment that hinders daily activities and participation, requiring accurate assessment. Although mot...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims People with mental health disorders experience disproportionately poor oral health and face persistent barriers to maintaining oral hygiene. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of supp...

ABSTRACT Breast cancer treatment impairs aerobic and neuromuscular capacities, leading to a decrease in quality of life. Exercise may counteract these effects if it is individualized to patient characteristics. This stud...

Abstract Background Videocapsule endoscopy (VCE) is a valuable tool for investigating gastrointestinal (GI) diseases in dogs. Its use is not recommended in dogs ≤4.3 kg, because of risks of GI endoscopic capsule (EC)...

Background There is limited evidence on the feasibility of remotely delivered exercise interventions for English-speaking Hispanics/Latinos with MS. Objectives To evaluate the feasibility and exploratory efficacy of a re...

Introduction: Though interest is growing for trials comparing planned delivery mode (vaginal delivery [VD]; cesarean section [CS]) in low-risk nulliparous women, appropriate study design is unclear. Our objective was to ...

Due to their small thickness, high flexibility and tiny sensing element, the tactile pressure sensors can be used to measure the soil stresses and contact forces between soil particles. Hence, the tactile pressure sensor...

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the clinical utility of “multi-echo recombined gradient echo” (MERGE)-based bone-like MRI for delineating acetabular osseous morphology in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), and...

The brewing industry generates large volumes of malt bagasse, an underutilized lignocellulosic residue that poses an environmental challenge and represents an opportunity for the circular economy. In the face of increasi...

The present investigation aims at feasibility assessment of ethyl cellulose (EC) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) based ondansetron hydrochloride matrix type transdermal systems. The effects of polymeric concentration, its...

Abstract Women in Samoa experience a high rate of intimate partner violence (IPV) shaped in part by a history of colonisation and its influence on gender roles and lived experiences. As part of the EVE Project to improve...

Abstract Background Multi-Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (MFT-AN) unites families navigating similar difficulties to promote more rapid recovery for adolescents with eating disorders. Designed as a collaborative, gr...

Abstract Background Systemic thrombolysis is recommended for high-risk pulmonary embolism, but is associated with a substantial bleeding risk due to thrombolysis-induced coagulopathy. However, recent advances in precisio...

Jie Wu,1,* Xuelian Li,1,* Weichu Liu,2 Yingzhuo Ma,1 Qinghua Zhao,1 Mingzhao Xiao,1 Jun Wang1 1Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s R...

Abstract Background Fatigue is the main complaint of 5–10% of patients in primary care and is often associated with significant suffering and functional disability. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has demonstrated e...

Objectives To develop a videoconference between a remote-sitting specialist, a patient and a practice staff (phase 1) and explore its feasibility in a small-scale real-world setting (phase 2) as preparation for a randomi...

Aim A novel interactive exergaming device enables children with cerebral palsy (CP) to exercise whilst standing. A small study showed gains in ankle motion after training with the device. This study explores the feasibil...

Abstract Multimedia patient education is increasingly used in healthcare, particularly useful in under-resourced settings. While scientific content is well studied, limited research examines how design influences patient...

ObjectivesParents often lack knowledge regarding healthy sleep practices, and little is known about whether a brief behavioral intervention emphasizing mastery, personalization, motivation, and modeling can increase pare...

Abstract Objective To investigate the feasibility of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) through gametherapy for relieving urinary symptoms of climacteric women with stress ormixed urinary incontinence (UI). Methods ...

Purpose This study aimed to explore the feasibility and user experience of Grasp, a novel digital tool designed to register coping experiences during paediatric rehabilitation, and to examine perceived impact on reflecti...

This study evaluates the cost implications of green building practices in low-rise residential housing by analyzing three sample houses in Kayseri, Türkiye. It compares traditional construction systems with green altern...