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Surgeon and Anesthesiologist Perceptions and Expectations of Each Other: Implications for Improving Collaboration.

BACKGROUND: Relationships within the surgeon-anesthesiologist dyad may influence perioperative teamwork, safety, and efficiency, yet little is known about the perceptions and expectations these physicians hold of one another. STUDY DESIGN: We conducted a qualitative, phenomenological study using semi-structured, one-on-one virtual interviews with 20 surgeons (7 women) and 20 anesthesiologists (13 women), ages 31 to 81 years, representing 24 US states. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded using Dedoose version 9.2.22. After stabilization of a codebook, working in teams, inves…

Perceptions of dental students on the integration of artificial intelligence in radiology clinical education.

OBJECTIVE: To assess dental students' perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology education, focusing on diagnostic value, curriculum preparedness, and faculty support. METHODS: An anonymous survey was administered to third-year dental students (n = 66, response rate 71.7%) at the University of Florida College of Dentistry after exposure to the Overjet Caries Assist (OCA) platform (Overjet Inc. Claymont, DE, USA). Likert-scale, multiple-choice, and open-ended items captured attitudes toward diagnostic accuracy, skill development, curriculum integration, and patient communication.…

Public perceptions of polygenic testing and embryo selection for non-medical traits.

Some advances in reproductive technologies raise substantial ethical and psychological challenges, for example, the use of preimplantation genetic testing to select embryos based on non-medical traits. While studies have explored public willingness to use preimplantation genetic testing for medical or non-medical attributes, stated willingness may not reflect implantation decisions when such information is available. This large cross-national study examined public views on polygenic embryo testing. In a US sample (N = 1,467), participants were more willing to test for medical conditions (for e

Shifting Perspectives: Harm Reduction Staff Perceptions of Drug Checking Implementation.

BACKGROUND: As the overdose crisis continues to devastate communities, expanding access to harm reduction services, such as drug checking, i … tation and delivery of a community-based DCS program in Michigan. METHODS: This study explored the perceptions of staff from a harm reduction organization before and after implementing Michigan's first community-based DCS using Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopy. Six focus groups, each composed of 2 to 5 staff members, were conducted before and after i …

Advanced Practice Provider Perceptions of the Pediatric Work Environment in the Postpandemic Era.

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly disrupted the pediatric advanced practice provider (APP) workforce, intensifying stressors, and highlighting the importance of work environments that support APP wellbeing and role satisfaction. PURPOSE: This study aimed to describe pediatric APPs' organizational climate, structural empowerment, and psychological empowerment, and examine organizational commitment. METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among APPs at three Midwestern pediatric health systems. Validated instruments measured organizational climate (NP-PCOCQ), s

Experience of patients suffering from insomnia with a focus on their perceptions and therapeutic journey.

OBJECTIVES: This survey explores the experience of French patients suffering from insomnia disorder, focusing on their perception of the disorder and their therapeutic journey to identify gaps in their care pathway. The main objectives included assessing the impact of insomnia disorder on daily life, well-being, and awareness of treatment options. METHODS: The survey was performed at the end of 2022 and included 150 French patients aged 35 to 65years suffering from chronic insomnia disorder according to the DSM-5 criteria. Participants were recruited from a national online panel managed by IP…

Parents' Perceptions of Delays and Disabilities in Their Children Requiring Invasive Mechanical Ventilation.

OBJECTIVE: To assess parents of children requiring invasive mechanical ventilation's (IMV) perceptions of their children's developmental delays and disabilities. METHODS: Parents of children <3 years of age who required IMV after neonatal disease were interviewed as a consecutive series from a state-wide agency (n = 20) and a ventilator clinic (n = 15). Interview topics included parents': (1) perception of their child's current developmental functioning, (2) understanding of their child's disability risks, and (3) prior conversations with providers about developmental milestones and disabilit…

Perceptions of Aging from Persons Living and Aging with HIV: A Qualitative Study.

Background/Objectives: People aging with HIV (PAWHs) face distinct health challenges, including early onset of aging and heightened risk for chronic comorbidities despite effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, significant gaps persist in understanding the lived experience and how PAWHs perceive the interplay between their controlled HIV and the aging process. This study examined PAWHs' illness perceptions of aging, health, and relationship of HIV to other health conditions. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of 25 PAWHs (mean age 63.5; mean t…

End-of-life care perceptions among nursing students: a thematic study.

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to explore nursing students’ perceptions of end-of-life care and the metaphors they use to describe the process, in order to reveal its humanistic and multidimensional aspects. BACKGROUND: End-of-life care is a holistic approach that provides support and care services to individuals approaching the end of life. Nurses are responsible not only for managing physical symptoms during this process but also for offering emotional and social support. Understanding nursing students’ perceptions of end-of-life care is important for strengthening humanistic values and empathy…

Perceptions, barriers, and costs related to telehealth among outpatient musculoskeletal patients.

BACKGROUND: Telehealth provides remote clinical care for patients using communications technology. The increased use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic compels us to better understand telehealth's costs, value, and limitations. OBJECTIVE: To describe barriers to access and costs of care for telehealth patients among an outpatient musculoskeletal cohort. This study also evaluates patients' perceptions of telehealth as a means of care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Tertiary academic institution. PATIENTS: Adult patients attending telehe…

Perceptions of gender-related differences among plastic surgeons: A European survey.

BACKGROUND: Despite significant changes in recent years, surgery continues to be perceived as a predominantly male field, with a persistent gender gap acro ss surgical specialties. We explored the perceptions of gender-related differences among male and female plastic surgeons in Europe by focusing on the ongoing challenges faced by women despite the increasing number of female surgeons. METHODS: An anonymous questionnaire on the perception of gender-related differences in clinical practice was distributed to European plastic surgeons and trainees. The survey comprised 29 items exploring gend…

Comparing Patient to Provider Perceptions of Birth Trauma: What are We Missing?

BACKGROUND: Traumatic birth experiences are common and negatively affect the health and wellbeing of the birthing person. Interactions between patients and providers are an important risk factor for experiencing birth as traumatic. The current study investigated both patient and provider perceptions of birth. METHODS: Participants (N = 146) were recruited from a mother-baby postpartum recovery unit and asked about birth satisfaction, if they found their birth traumatic (using DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD), and if their providers debriefed with them post-birth. Providers (N = 95, includi…

Access to pediatric medicines in Albania: A qualitative study of family doctors' perceptions.

Access to pediatric medications remains a challenge in Albania, with significant implications for child health outcomes. Family doctors often encounter difficulties in prescribing and ensuring access to appropriate treatments. This study aimed to explore prescriber perspectives on the accessibility of pediatric medicines in Albania and to identify key barriers and facilitators affecting access. Between March and April 2024, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 family doctors working in primary healthcare centers in Durrës. Data were analyzed deductively using the Pharmaceutical Va

Multidisciplinary neonatal acute kidney injury provider perceptions and practice patterns.

BACKGROUND: A 2017 international survey of neonatologist and pediatric nephrologist (PN) perceptions and practice showed that neonatal acute kidney injury (AKI) was underappreciated, and diagnosis and management varied significantly across centers. An updated survey was developed to determine whether perceptions and practices among international pediatric subspecialists have changed with increased awareness of AKI. METHODS: A 50-question electronic survey of AKI detection, monitoring, and follow-up was distributed to neonatologists, PNs, pediatric intensivists, and advanced practice providers…

The Perceptions and Experiences of Brazilian Primary Caregivers of Preschoolers With Obesity: A Qualitative Study.

INTRODUCTION: Childhood obesity is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions worldwide, particularly among children aged 5 years or younger in low-income settings, and is associated with adverse health outcomes. The study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of primary caregivers of preschool-aged children with obesity living in southern Brazil. METHODS: A descriptive phenomenological design was employed. In-depth interviews were conducted with 26 participants, and data were analyzed following Colaizzi's seven-step method. RESULTS: Three themes emerged: (1) normalcy in childho…

Patient narratives in the emergency department: A mixed methods study of clinician perceptions.

OBJECTIVES: Patient narratives (PNs), documented patient stories in the medical record, are associated with improved communication, enhanced patient-clinician understanding, and greater clinician meaning and purpose. Because the clinical pace of the emergency department (ED) can make it difficult to establish meaningful patient-clinician relationships, we sought to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a PN program in the ED, explore clinicians' perceptions of its impact, and identify the content of ED PNs. METHODS: We conducted a convergent parallel mixed methods study in a tertiary care …

Faculty perceptions of AI for personalized instruction and learning facilitation in higher education.

This study examines university faculty members' perceptions of how artificial intelligence (AI) supports personalized instruction and facilitates learning opportunities in higher education. Given the exploratory nature of AI-based pedagogical practices, a qualitative, interpretive design was employed to capture instructors' lived experiences and meaning-making processes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 faculty members from two Iranian universities, selected through purposive maximum-variation sampling. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis in MAXQDA 22, and tru…

Mexican American Fathers in Research: Understanding Perceptions, Barriers, and Contributors to Participation.

OBJECTIVE: Fathers, especially Latino fathers, are underrepresented in research focused on parenting and families. This is despite fathers playing an important role in child development. The objective of the study was to explore Mexican American fathers' perception of research on parenting and families and perceived barriers and contributors to their participation. DESIGN: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with Mexican American fathers via phone in either English or Spanish (n = 14). Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and coded. A team-based approach was used to analyze tran…

Experiences and perceptions of occupational therapy and physiotherapy practice education in research settings.

INTRODUCTION: Practice education is an essential component of occupational therapy programmes in Australia, providing supervised opportuniti … ucation is occurring within research settings, though it is not yet common, with generally positive perceptions reported among those involved. Participants viewed these placements as an opportunity to strengthen research confidence, develop research readiness, and generate interest, alongside meeting core placement competencies. For some participants, practi …

Patterns and perceptions of supplement use among patients with plasma cell disorders.

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… Survey Question or Topic n % Overall Perceptions of Supplement Use and Cost What motivated you to take supplements after your plasma cell disorder diagnosis? … Survey Question or Topic | n | % Overall Perceptions of Supplement Use and Cost What motivated you to take supplements after your plasma cell disorder diagnosis? …