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The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous strain on providing health care services internationally while reinforcing the argument for the need to strengthen forecasting techniques. Existing forecasting methods have drawb...

There is a growing interest in giving birth outside of hospitals and healthcare systems. In our analysis of more than five years of qualitative research, we have noted the conflation of unregulated birth care with regula...

Abstract Background Scores such as SOFA and blood lactate, which reflect hemodynamic compromise, may fail to capture early metabolic dysfunction in critically ill patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). We aimed...

Abstract Background Population ageing presents increasing challenges for health systems. Identifying complex needs and planning individualized care through Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), promoting intergenerat...

The aim of this study was to clarify the current situation and challenges of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) in depopulated areas from the perspective of physicians and to develop a model suited to such contexts. Se...

Abstract Intrinsic capacity is a concept established by the World Health Organization (WHO). The concept aims to represent the total of a person’s physical and mental abilities, measured across five domains: cognition,...

The substantial progress in bringing perinatal mental health to the forefront is undeniable. However, progress towards integrated care shows staggering disparities across countries. It is impeded by barriers and emerging...

Abstract Background Evidence on recruitment strategies for Veterans Health Administration (VA) pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs) is scarce. This study compares multiple approaches and evaluates engagement, efficiency, and...

Mobile health (mHealth) apps are increasingly deployed for evidence-based mental health interventions, broadening access to care. While effective, Internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, delivered via web or app, f...

BackgroundAs populations age rapidly, community-based care is crucial to support aging-in-place. Yet, few models successfully integrate health promotion, social engagement and care coordination at scale. Singapore’s Ac...

This study examines the main consequences of Europe’s ageing population, including its effects on the labour market, employment dynamics, education, and socio-economic inequalities. It aims to identify and analyse tren...

Introduction: The advancement of AI-assisted oral disease diagnosis critically relies on the availability of annotated, high-quality datasets and resilient deep learning architectures. Nevertheless, progress in this doma...

The social sciences have integrated the analytical and normative practices of bioethics. However, with some exceptions, the proposals have been epistemically limited to the methodological scope and strictly directed to b...

Xiaodong Feng,1 Yuqing Miao,2 Chenhai Zheng,3 Shuai Yuan,3 Jie Qin3 1Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Spleen Thyroid Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, 110016, People’s Republic of C...

Background: Patient falls remain a major safety concern in hospital settings, particularly during care transitions and after discharge. Conventional discharge education is often unstructured, inconsistently delivered, an...

Abstract Background Patients with AIDS Suffering from sepsis secondary to pulmonary infections admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) carry a high burden of morbidity and mortality. Therefore, rapid identification and t...

The research aims to describe the role of schools in applying the concept of ecological citizenship at High Schools in Malang, analyze the implications of applying the concept of ecological citizenship to the environment...

Abstract Background Physical exercise has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological approach for improving cognitive and physical function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, most existing int...

Abstract Background Childhood malnutrition is a major public health concern as it is associated with significant short‐ and long‐term morbidity and mortality. Objectives To comprehensively review the evidence for the...

Abstract Background Uganda has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in the world. While barriers to contraceptive uptake are well documented, little is known about the incidence of abortion and unintended pregnancy...

Objectives: To comprehensively analyse the burden of five oral diseases in China, including caries of deciduous teeth, caries of permanent teeth, periodontal diseases, edentulism, and other oral disorders; compare their ...

BackgroundDigital oral health builds on the broader framework of eHealth, leveraging digital technologies to improve patient care, increase access to dental services, and enhance oral health outcomes. However, health car...

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...

Introduction Newborns who are born too soon, too small or sick are a vulnerable group who require special/high-dependency/intensive care after birth. Infant and Family-Centred Developmental Care (IFCDC) is an integrated ...