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Pediatric cancer treatment causes adverse repercussions to the family, since it establishes changes in caregiving practices and routine adaptations. Understanding how pediatric caregivers cope with such challenges is a r...

Resumen: En el presente artículo hacemos una revisión bibliográfica sobre el constructo de la espiritualidad y su importancia como parte del estándar de cuidado de la persona con cáncer. Describimos su importancia y...

Abstract Objective To assess the level of fear of disease progression (FoP) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) during early hospitalization and identify its influencing factors. Methods This cross-sectional study w...

Abstract Background Caregivers of patients with advanced cancer shoulder immense responsibilities as they care for patients, including symptom and medication management, providing emotional support, and navigating health...

BackgroundPaclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy (PIPN) significantly impairs the quality of life of cancer survivors. A systematic visualization of global research trends in this domain is currently lacking.ObjectiveT...

Sexual offender treatment programs to reduce reoffending have been implemented in many countries as part of a strategy in managing this offender group. However, there are still controversies regarding their effectiveness...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Families of children with special needs face sustained emotional, psychological, and social challenges that can profoundly influence both caregiver well‐being and child health outcomes. Pri...

Background: Trapezius myalgia (TM) is a prevalent condition characterized by upper back and neck pain, commonly affecting those engaged in prolonged desk work, repetitive overhead activity, or manual labour. The conditio...

Abstract Background Globally transgender women (TW) are at heightened vulnerability for HIV infection. In Lima Peru, sharp increases in HIV prevalence are seen among TW ages 25 years and older highlighting the need for ...

Introduction: It has been shown that bipolar disorder (BD) has a direct impact on neurocognitive functioning and behavior. This finding has prompted studies to investigate cognitive enhancement programs as potential tre...

Abstract Background Healthy ageing encompasses maintaining optimal physical, psychological, social, and cognitive well-being across the lifespan. While age-specific needs are widely acknowledged, many studies aggregate a...

Objective: Teaching is a profession associated with high burnout levels due to its very nature. During the COVID19 pandemic, teachers in Latin America were expected to adjust to remote teaching. The effect this had on bu...

Background: Caregivers are individuals responsible for assisting older, sick, or disabled persons. The majority of care services are provided by family members acting as primary caregivers. Providing care for older peopl...

Maritime accidents remain a persistent challenge in confined and high-density waterways, where technical, human, environmental, and organizational factors interact. This paper proposes an integrated fuzzy Multi-Criteria ...

Abstract Introduction The shift to universal insecticide-treated nets (ITN) coverage in Malawi creates opportunities for establishing effective social and behavior change (SBC) interventions which target general populati...

Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects more than 800 million people worldwide. Patients undergoing haemodialysis often experience increased stress and compromised cardiovascular health, which may affect treat...

IntroductionPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 5–20% of adolescent females worldwide, yet scalable non-pharmacological interventions remain scarce. Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise, may address t...

Background Non-scarring alopecia, including androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium, is highly prevalent and often associated with significant psychosocial burden. Although treatments such as minoxi...

Introduction: Broca’s aphasia, a non-fluent aphasia, is a frustrating condition with extensive psychological, familial, and social impact. The reports of people who have already recovered or can express themselves are ...

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...

Introduction: Extended reality (XR), an umbrella term encompassing virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality, is increasingly being explored to address educational, procedural, and psychosocial challenges in ...

Key Points. BeWell360-PKD shows that integrating certified health and wellness coaches and augmenting patients' personal capacity as part of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease care is feasible and acceptable. E...

Abstract: There is a growing need for care in developed countries, so the number of home health care assistants has increased exponentially. The literature has pointed out that this professional group is at high risk for...

Abstract Background As the global incidence of pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) rises, so does the complexity of its psychosocial burden. While biomedical protocols for clinical management are robust, the subje...