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Jody Koenig Kellas, Katherine M. Castle, Alexis Johnson, Marlene Z. Cohen • Behavioral Sciences
(2017)
(1) Background: The communication of hope is complicated, particularly for family caregivers in the context of cancer who struggle to maintain hope for themselves and their loved ones in the face of terminality. In order to understand these...
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DOI: 10.3390/bs7020033
Kerry Woolfall, Bridget Young, Emma Thomas-Jones, Elizabeth Deja et al. • BMJ Open
(2026)
Objectives Clinical research in emergency and critical care is vital, but recruitment and consent are complex. Research may be conducted without prior consent when patients are critically ill, and interventions are time critical. Some patie...
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-106677
Godfried Agyeman Asante, Jenna N. Hanchey • Review of Communication
(2021)
In this introductory essay to the first of two themed issues, “(Re)Theorizing Communication Studies from African Perspectives,” we explore the decolonial potential of African perspectives in communication studies. African knowledge systems ...
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15358593.2021.2001844
Chamberlain, Liam R, Hall, Charlotte L, Andrén, Per, Davies, E Bethan et al. • JMIR Mental Health
(2020)
In recent years, research into internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) has suggested that therapist-guided digital interventions have greater engagement, adherence, and effectiveness than self-directed digital therapies. While re...
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DOI: 10.2196/19600
Erika Yurley Duran-Niño, María Stella Campos de Aldana, Ligia Betty Arboleda de Pérez • Revista de Saúde Pública
(2021)
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Carry out a narrative review of scientific literature on nursing professionals training in primary health care (PHC), which allows us to know the challenges facing the renewal of this strategy. METHODS Review of the l...
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DOI: 10.11606/s1518-8787.2021055002719
Sung Hee Koh • Frontiers in Psychology
(2024)
IntroductionChildren diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly encounter difficulties in social interactions and communication, significantly affecting their overall wellbeing. One proposed strategy to address these challenges ...
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1399902
Asma Mahamoud Abdillahi, Abdirizak Hassan Abokor, Omer Adam Farih, Mustafe Abdillahi Ali et al. • Frontiers in Nutrition
(2026)
IntroductionVitamin A deficiency (VAD) remains a public health concern, particularly among children in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to evaluate the consumption of vitamin A-rich foods and associated socioeconomic inequalities...
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2026.1809278
Roei Lev-Ari, Meir Lotan, Liat Korn • Children
(2025)
Background: Children with Autism often face motor, sensory and communicational challenges that can hinder their participation in meaningful physical and social activities. This study explores the potential of Capoeira to support their devel...
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DOI: 10.3390/children12101305
Edi Wibowo, Saryono Saryono • Media Keperawatan Indonesia
(2026)
Family members often experience anxiety during the intraoperative period because of uncertainty regarding surgical progress and the patient’s condition. Real-time perioperative communication technologies, including mobile applications, auto...
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DOI: 10.26714/mki.9.3.2026.301-311
Jo Howard, Sophie A. Lee, Baba Inusa, Man Ying Edith Cheng et al. • Trials
(2019)
Abstract Design This randomised crossover trial compared nocturnal auto-adjusting continuous positive airway pressure (APAP) and nocturnal oxygen therapy (NOT) in adults and children with sickle cell anaemia, with patient acceptability as t...
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3461-x
Turki Aljuhani, Jayachandran Vetrayan, Mohammed A. Alfayez, Saleh A. Alshehri et al. • Clinics and Practice
(2025)
Background: Fear of falling (FOF) is a significant concern among older adults, especially after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). FOF can limit daily activities, reduce quality of life, and hinder recovery. This study aimed to investigate the ...
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DOI: 10.3390/clinpract15080146
Adama Ouedraogo, Patrice Ngangue, David Jean Simon, Vénunyé Claude Kondo Tokpovi et al. • BMJ Global Health
(2025)
Objective This study estimated the proportion of children aged 12–23 months who were fully vaccinated in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), explored geographical disparities across subregions and countries, and identified country-level factors assoc...
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2024-018333
• Routledge eBooks
(2004)
1. Children's geographies and the new social studies of childhood Sarah L. Holloway and Gill Valentine Part I: Playing 2. Melting geography: purity, disorder, childhood and space Owain Jones 3. Children's strategies for creating playspaces:...
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203017524
Addeo Felice, Fruncillo Domenico, Maddaloni Domenico • Politics in Central Europe
(2025)
Recent changes in European countries have stimulated the search for multilevel policy interventions to restore citizens’ trust and engagement, focusing specifically on democratic innovations. Our paper presents the results of a survey condu...
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DOI: 10.2478/pce-2025-0019
Sudhan Rackimuthu, Kapil Narain, Arush Lal, Faisal A. Nawaz et al. • Globalization and Health
(2022)
Abstract Background With large swathes of the world’s population—majority clustered in low- and middle-income countries—still yet to receive the minimum of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine; The need to address the failures of international...
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DOI: 10.1186/s12992-022-00817-5
Ingibjörg Karlsdóttir, David Cook, Inga Minelgaite • Sustainable Futures
(2021)
Small boat fishers are often the lifeblood of remote coastal communities in Iceland, contributing to employment, jobs and economic prosperity. This study conducts exploratory but highly practical research into the productive efficiency of o...
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2021.100060
Aneela Maqsood, Seema Gul, Touseef Zahra, Nazia Noureen et al. • Frontiers in Psychiatry
(2024)
BackgroundWith the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world witnessed an unprecedented surge in the adoption of digital platforms across various sectors, including mental health care. In countries such as Pakistan, where traditional face-t...
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1413127
Ahmad M.Zamil, Mohammad Alhusban, Alharkan Abdulrahman • Discover Applied Sciences
(2025)
Abstract This research rigorously examines the implementation challenges of value management (VM) implementation challenges within construction projects across Jordan. This study is guided by a conceptual framework linking organisational fa...
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DOI: 10.1007/s42452-025-07715-6
Laura Helena Oostenbach, Matthew Keeble, Thomas Vanoutrive, Maartje P. Poelman et al. • International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
(2025)
Abstract Background Ready-to-eat meal delivery services have become increasingly popular in recent years, with potential detrimental health implications as the majority of food promoted and sold is energy-dense and nutrient-poor. However, l...
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DOI: 10.1186/s12966-025-01827-3
Victoria McArthur, Susan Everington, Martyn Patel • Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus
(2024)
Introduction: Dementia is a global health priority, with an increasing percentage of overall hospital bed days occupied by people with dementia (PWD). This combined with increased demand and availability of complex scanning means that there...
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100087