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Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a new diagnosis introduced into the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), which is expected to solve the diagnostic difficulties of patients with ...

Resumo O objetivo central desta scoping review, realizada segundo o quadro metodológico de Arksey e O’Malley, é compreender as mudanças organizacionais, culturais e pedagógicas geradas pelas Comunidades Profissiona...

Abstract Background Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is a life-saving measure in severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), but its long-term functional outcome and the time of subsequent cranioplasty remain debated. Recent evid...

Sunmin Lee,1,2 Eonji Han,1 Yeonwoo Jung1 1College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, Suncheon, Republic of Korea; 2Research Institute of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sunchon National University, Suncheon, Rep...

Political orientation has been linked to short-term health outcomes, yet its long-term effects remain underexplored. Given the influence of political contexts on health, understanding these associations is crucial for pu...

Abstract Generative artificial intelligence is increasingly used by higher education students during group work; however, evidence on how it reshapes collaboration remains fragmented. This scoping review maps recent rese...

The study of aging through the lens of Positive Psychology allows looking beyond the decline normally associated with advancing of age and to consider rewarding experiences and strategies to promote a meaningful aging. I...

Abstract Background Persons with disabilities (PWD) face a higher risk of abuse compared to individuals without disabilities and encounter numerous barriers to seeking help. This scoping review examines the evidence on h...

Abstract Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a prevalent global health problem. IPV that occurs before pregnancy often continues during the perinatal period, resulting in ongoing violence and many adverse mater...

Approximately 20% of Nigerians experience a mental health condition, yet fewer than 10% receive minimally adequate care. This scoping review synthesises the development, implementation and outcomes of mental health polic...

Maternal health and mindfulness are known to influence child development, but the existing research has largely focused on individual interventions. There is a lack of synthesis of couple-based mindfulness approaches, pa...

Abstract Background Surgeons work in high-pressure, high-risk environments, which can lead to physical and mental health challenges. Physical activity (PA) has known benefits for health, stress reduction, and professiona...

ABSTRACT Relocation processes are increasingly considered local adaptations to flooding. While relocation can offer many benefits, it also leads to socio‐economic and socio‐psychological consequences. Moreover, it te...

Abstract Background Research capacity building programs facilitate clinician engagement with best-practice research. Benefits of research capacity in healthcare locations are far reaching, including individual community ...

Abstract Introduction Although post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder have distinct diagnostic criteria, some psychopathological phenomena seem to be shared, which may lead to misdiagnosis and...

Abstract Background Deaths from suicide, drug overdose, and alcohol-specific causes, collectively termed “deaths of despair” (DoD), represent a growing public health concern. Quantitative research has linked these de...

Abstract Background Maternal and perinatal quality collaboratives (M/PQCs) across nearly all U.S. states focus on improving health care and outcomes for birth parents and their infants. In the context of increases in mat...

Abstract Background Digital teaching methods are established for imparting theoretical knowledge in the training of health professions. While digital formats are increasingly used in education, evidence on their capacity...

Abstract: Child-to-parent violence is a phenomenon with a fairly high prevalence rate and negative consequences at an individual, family and social level. The aim of this scoping review was to identify the theoretical fr...

Abstract Background Conflicts, natural disasters, and complex emergencies present substantial health challenges to United Nations (UN) peacekeepers deployed in mission areas. This scoping review aims at summarizing previ...

El reposicionamiento de fármacos (RF) es un enfoque terapéutico reciente que se presenta como una estrategia prometedora para identificar nuevos usos terapéuticos de fármacos existentes. Un candidato potencial para R...

Abstract Background Vaccination against the novel coronavirus is one of the most effective strategies for combating the global Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. However, vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a major ob...

Background: Holistic nursing care integrates the physical, social, spiritual and psychological dimensions of well-being. Sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups experience healthcare disparities because of non-inclusive...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Menstrual hygiene remains a critical public health issue in Africa, where many women and girls face inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, limited access to menstrual pr...