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Abstract Background HIV/AIDS continues to pose a significant public health challenge globally and in India, despite the availability of free antiretroviral therapy (ART) through government healthcare services. People liv...

Abstract Background Health assessment instruments are essential for individual health monitoring, yet most existing tools rely on periodic surveys and lack the capacity to integrate large-scale digital health data. With ...

IntroductionEpidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic disease with skin and mucosal fragility. Severe cases present major physical and psychological compromise, contributing to comorbidities and reducing oral health-r...

Objective: Little is known about the professional profile, perceived needs, challenges, and emotional impact of practitioners’ work in intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrator programs. Evidence on these aspects is ...

Abstract Background Despite over a 25% national decline in opioid overdose deaths in 2024, overdose remains a leading cause of mortality in the U.S., with persistent regional disparities. Illinois, for example, reported ...

Purpose – This study investigates how recontextualizing EFL reading instruction through local-wisdom-based Problem-Based Learning (PBL) supports students’ reading comprehension and learning experiences. Methodology ...

Abstract Background This study evaluates the impact of the SOCAV program on promoting self-direction of individuals with dementia in nursing homes and examines the behavioral changes in care staff when trained and coache...

Abstract Background This Health Impact Assessment (HIA) study aimed to explain and evaluate the impacts of the Shahid Rajaei plan (SRP) on rural older adult’s health in Piranshahr County, Iran, and offers recommendatio...

Workplace bullying is a growing concern in academic institutions because it can lead to a negative effect on the psychological well-being of teachers, their confidence in their work, and their interpersonal functioning. ...

BackgroundThere is growing evidence that workplace violence (WPV) including physical, verbal, psychological, racial and sexual violence against healthcare workers (HCW) is a globally increasing burden, with serious negat...

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 BackgroundLong-term care facilities are increasingly caring for persons living with dementia as this population grows. Frontline care workers provide most hands-on support, yet they often have limite...

Abstract BackgroundShifting surgeries from the stationary to the outpatient setting is seen as a suitable way to increase efficiency in the health care system. A substantial increase in outpatient procedures ...

Abstract BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic prompted an abrupt transition to telemedicine for HIV care, necessitating the exploration of provider attitudes and experiences to understand its ongoing viability and...

Abstract BackgroundSmart glasses might present a promising solution to support older adults with cognitive impairment in maintaining independence. However, there exists a critical gap in smart glasses researc...

Abstract BackgroundWomen who are impacted by diverse forms of violence and structural disadvantage such as poverty, health inequities, and precarious housing experience significant barriers to health care. Ou...

Background Antiseizure medications (ASMs) are the standard treatment for epilepsy. Yet because ASMs can have adverse effects and seizure risk decreases with longer seizure-free periods, guidelines have suggested consider...

Disposable absorbent hygiene products, particularly diapers, are a major contributor to global plastic waste. Focusing on high-priority strategies within the EU's waste hierarchy, waste prevention and reuse, we examine t...

Background Heart transplantation (HT) outcomes are greatly affected by psychological, social, behavioral, and self-care aspects. But still, there is no suitable instrument available for measuring readiness of HT among ad...

BackgroundThe growing global population of older adults presents significant challenges for health and social care systems, requiring effective quality improvement (QI) interventions to enhance care delivery and outcomes...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into accounting, automating tasks such as data processing, risk assessment and financial reporting. While AI offers efficiency gains, it raises ethical and data pri...

Abstract Background EUPATI Spain and EURORDIS have implemented a patient engagement model in health product research and development (R&D): international, independent Community Advisory Boards (CABs), where patients coll...

Objective Children and young people (CYP) presenting in mental health crisis to acute paediatric settings represent a growing clinical and system-level challenge. These environments, primarily designed for physical healt...

Abstract Background In the context of a growing appreciation for the wellbeing of the health workforce as the foundation of high-quality, sustainable health systems, this paper presents findings from two complementary st...