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Trauma Informed Care and early distress identification in oncology settings.

Cancer is not only a physical illness but also a source of substantial emotional and psychological trauma and distress for patients. Oncolog … amework to mitigate these issues by focusing on safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment in care settings. Organizational attention to trauma is critical, as healthcare environments that fail to address emotional distress can contribute to patient dissatisfaction, higher healthcare costs, and poorer outcomes. Oncology Social Workers (OS …

"Family Connections", a program for relatives of people with borderline personality disorder: A randomized controlled trial.

Family members of people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) often experience high levels of psychological symptoms such as depressio … primary outcome was burden of illness. Secondary outcomes were depression, anxiety, stress, family empowerment, and quality of life. This is the first study to evaluate relatives and patients in an RCT design comparing two active treatment conditions of similar durations. Although no statistically significant differences were found between conditions. Howeve …

Can pain be self-managed? Pain change in vulnerable participants to a health education programme.

Chronic pain exerts a significant impact on the quality of life, giving rise to both physical and psycho-social vulnerabilities. It not only leads to direct costs associated with treatments, but also results in indirect costs due to the reduced productivity of affected individuals. Chronic conditions can be improved by reducing modifiable risk factors. Various educational programs, including the Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme (CDSMP), have demonstrated the advantages of enhancing patient empowerment and health literacy. Nevertheless, their efficacy in addressing pain symptoms has re…

Statutory and policy-based eco-disaster risk reduction in SADC member states.

UNLABELLED: Effective legislative framework is the cornerstone of managing hazards and disasters because they have become policy problems of … ise ecosystem-based measures for reducing disaster risks. Additionally, there is an urgent need for empowerment of the existing institutions and creation of networks that are driven by SADC institutions. Overall, it is evident that there is a regional interest and demand to apply and standardise ecosystem-based approaches and natural or green infrastructure s …

Educational Interventions for Haemodialysis Patients in the Transplant Process: A Systematic Review.

AIM: To systematically evaluate empirical studies investigating nursing educational interventions for patients with haemodialysis at the dif … dmission to hospital were evaluated. The results obtained identified four themes: health education, empowerment, quality of life and holistic patient care with the help of different support methods, including individual and personalised support, group format and informational support via an educational brochure, telephone and website. CONCLUSION: The reviewe …

Sacred space: a qualitative interpretive meta-synthesis of women's experiences of supportive birthing environments.

BACKGROUND: In the United States there are roughly three million births a year, ranging from cesarean to natural births. A major aspect of t … tive experiences. Providing spaces where the person can feel safe and supported allows them to find empowerment in the situation where they have limited control.

A Podcast on Patient and Physician Perspectives in the Holistic Care of Heart-Related Challenges of Type 2 Diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) frequently coexists with cardiorenal complications. Therefore, a holistic approach to patient management is required, … managing multiple comorbidities. The discussion highlights the importance of patient education and empowerment for the management of heart-related challenges of T2D, and the central role of collaborative care between physicians of multiple specialties to reduce CV risk for patients with T2D.

Изучение практики самообслуживания и представлений о здоровье мужчин в контексте возникающих инфекционных заболеваний: уроки пандемии Mpox в Бразилии.

Наша цель состояла в том, чтобы изучить практику самозаботы среди мужчин, вступающих в половые отношения с мужчинами, в контексте Mpox в Бразилии. В этом исследовании использовались качественные исследовательские методы, включая интервью и тематический анализ, для сбора и анализа данных, полученных от участников-мужчин на всей территории Бразилии. В рассказах раскрываются взгляды мужчин на самообслуживание, снижение риска и представления о здоровье во время пандемии Mpox. Наши выводы свидетельствуют о многогранном подходе к самозаботе между мужчинами, который охватывает такие аспекты, как гиги

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Our goal was to explore self-care practices among men who have sex with men in the context of Mpox in Brazil. This study used qualitative re … timately, the research advocates for tailored education, promotion of gender equity, and healthcare empowerment to effectively manage health risks in such contexts.

A cross-sectional study on activity impairment in primary Sjogren's syndrome.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to show relations between activity impairment and salivary gland involvement for patient empowerment in primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS). METHODS: In the study, 86 patients with pSS were included. The data were collected through clinical examinations and a questionnaire regarding Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI), EULAR Sjogren's syndrome patient-reported index (ESSPRI) and Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). Relations were analysed by using mediation and moderation analyses. In simple mediation analysis, an independent …

National Drug Laws, Policies, and Programs in India: A Narrative Review.

BACKGROUND: Drug use is a major public health issue in India. Significant changes in the approach toward drug use have happened in the last … the procurement of drug use along with its prevention and cure. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) is the nodal ministry for drug demand reduction. The enactment of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985 and Policy 2012 and the implementation of India's Drug De-Addiction Program (DDAP) are important landmarks in th …

Barriers and Facilitators to Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet Intervention during Chemotherapy Treatment: A Qualitative Analysis.

Patients undergoing chemotherapy are at risk for malnutrition and a high symptom burden, and nutritional interventions can address clinical … t reported facilitators. Many patients offered that changing their diet gave a sense of control and empowerment. Barriers to adherence were that the frozen food was unappetizing, participants' (or their spouse/children's) food preferences did not align with the MedDiet, and chemotherapy-induced side effects that prevented food consumption (eg, mouth sores, la …

Participant-Generated Timelines: A Participatory Tool to Explore Young People With Chronic Pain and Parents' Narratives of Their Healthcare Experiences.

Visual methods are becoming more evident in health research. Timeline drawings have been used as a participatory tool alongside interviews i … ure changes in the meaning and sense-making of these experiences over time, all the while fostering empowerment in study participants. Finally, the key considerations of using the method are outlined. It is our aim that this article provides the details required to inspire others to consider this novel method as a means of capturing the healthcare experiences …

Dietary Habits and Nutritional Challenges of the Elderly in Ghana.

The elderly population is increasing worldwide. Dietary habits play a crucial role in prolonging life and preventing diseases. This cross-se … knowledge into practice. Strengthening of existing interventional programmes such as the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty and social interventions is needed to improve the dietary habits and nutritional intakes of the elderly.

Implementation of an Interprofessional Mobility Program in a Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit.

BACKGROUND: Emerging research suggests the need for implementation of mobility protocols and consistent evaluation of the impact on patient … bility program focusing on safe and early mobilization may improve overall culture, confidence, and empowerment of the frontline clinicians.

Parental perception of facilitators and barriers to activity and participation in an integrated tele-rehabilitation model for children with cerebral visual impairment in South India - A virtual focus group discussion study.

PURPOSE: This study utilized virtual focus group discussions to document the facilitators and barriers reported by the parents as part of th … us monitoring, accessibility to professional services, provision of resource materials and parental empowerment. Themes "family and support" and "child" were most reported by parents with children >3 years and ≤3 years respectively. Finally, the barriers and facilitators were aligned with the chapters and codes of International Classification of Functioning, …

Sickle cell disease: embedding patient participation into an international conference can transform the role of lived experience.

BACKGROUND: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited chronic life-threatening disorder with increasing prevalence in Europe. People living … patients at annual ASCAT conferences have provided an opportunity to enhance patient experience and empowerment in SCD in Europe, producing benefits for patients, caregivers, patient associations and health professionals. Future work should focus on delivering the research questions identified at this workshop and the opportunities to share information for pa …

Exploring the Connection of Brain Computer Interfaces and Multimedia Use With the Social Integration of People With Various Motor Disabilities: A Questionnaire-Based Usability Study.

We have designed a platform to aid people with motor disabilities to be part of digital environments, in order to create digitally and socially inclusive activities that promote their quality of life. To evaluate in depth the impact of the platform on social inclusion indicators across patients with various motor disabilities, we constructed a questionnaire in which the following indicators were assessed: (i) Well Being, (ii) Empowerment, (iii) Participation, (iv) Social Capital, (v) Education, and (vi) Employment. In total 30 participants (10 with Neuromuscular Disorders-NMD, 10 with Spinal C…

Outcomes of Importance to Patients in Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening: A Qualitative Study to Inform a Core Outcome Set.

There is significant heterogeneity in the outcomes assessed across studies of reproductive genetic carrier screening (RGCS). Only a small nu … or future research. This includes the role of grief and loss in increased risk couples, the role of empowerment in conceptualising the utility of RGCS, the impact of societal context and barriers that contribute to negative experiences, and the role of genetic counselling in ensuring that information needs are met and informed choice facilitated as RGCS becom …

Why the World Should Not Follow the Failed United States Model of Fighting Domestic Hunger.

Many industrialized nations have followed the lead of the United States (US) in reducing workers' wages and cutting government safety nets, … , transportation, and broad-band access are affordable to all; (2) to enact a comprehensive "Assets Empowerment Agenda" to help low-income people move from owing to owning in order to develop middle-class wealth; and (3) when the above two steps are inadequate, ensure a robust government safety net for struggling residents that provides cash, food, and housin …

"It's how we get to know each other": Substance use, connectedness, and sexual activity among men who have sex with men who are living with HIV.

BACKGROUND: Among MSM, substance use increases risk for acquiring HIV and is associated with sub-optimal engagement in HIV-related care. Mos … experiences; (2) a tool to help access partners and gain entry to a community; and (3) a source of empowerment, though some noted that it sometimes came at the cost of sexual disempowerment and unbalanced relationships. CONCLUSIONS: Clinically, our results suggest that the complex motivations for substance use during sexual activity need to be carefully con …