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PURPOSE: This study's aim is to determine the effect of Reiki when applied before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy on levels of anxiety, stress, and comfort. DESIGN: This single-blind, a pretest and post-test design, randomized, sham-controlled study was held between February and July 2021. METHODS: Patients who met…

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China have been hit hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, which has jeopardized their going out of business altogether. As a result, this research will shed light on the long-term impacts of COVID-19 lockdown on small businesses worldwide. The information was gathere…

Recently, professionals have highlighted the need for students to have information technology and data analytic skills to be successful in the profession. To meet this demand, educators attempt to integrate technology into curricula. However, the satisfaction of students is of greater importance to evaluating curriculu…

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, most commodities experienced significant price drops, which were expected to continue well into 2020. As a result, the Markov switching model is used to study the influence of policy uncertainty and the COVID-19 pandemic on commodity prices in the USA. Commodity marke…

Variations between distinct natural markings of freckled hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) could allow in situ identification of individuals from underwater photography. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was used to assess the ability of the Interactive Individual Identification System (IS) software to assist…

OBJECTIVES: Psychiatric education for non-psychiatric residents varies between training programs, and may affect resident comfort with psychiatric topics. This study's goals were to identify non-psychiatric residents' comfort with psychiatric topics and to test the effectiveness of a video intervention. METHODS: Resid…

This project explored the experiences of people before, during and after lower limb amputation within the health care process by means of a qualitative study. Structured interviews were analysed by way of content analysis to describe the needs of amputees in professionally empowering their self care competences and the…

A brief motivational interviewing (MI) intervention may be a viable adjunct to school-based substance abuse prevention programs. This article describes the development and implementation of a brief MI intervention with 573 adolescents (mean age 16.8; 40.3% female, 68% Latino) enrolled in eight continuation high schools…

UNLABELLED: This study investigates gender and walking speed (80%, 100%, 120% and 140% of preferred walking speed (PWS)) effects on plantar pressure parameters. In total, 30 healthy males and females, aged between 20 to 60 years, participated in this study. A plantar pressure measurement device was used to measure the…

Methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) in China is facing challenges such as high relapse rates and low coverage. The study assessed factors influencing MMT utilization among opiate users. In-depth interviews were conducted among 30 opiate users in 2008 to ascertain the barriers against seeking MMT. Data were analyzed usi…

This study's objective was to evaluate the degree of implementation of epidemiological surveillance activities by the Municipal Health Secretariat in Recife, Pernambuco State, Brazil. The design consisted of a case study with a normative approach. The logical model for epidemiological surveillance was outlined as the b…

This study explored family relationships and intimacy of women experiencing chronic pain from the perspective of the women and their family members. A narrative ethnographic qualitative research design was used. Narrative and field data were analyzed using the coding procedure outlined by Strauss aided by the QSR NUD*I…

This study assessed the clinical effectiveness of the Nimbus 3 alternating pressure mattress replacement system (APMRS) on pressure ulcer healing and comfort in subjects > or = 65 years, with at least a Grade 2 ulcer and some mobility problems. Twelve patients in a hospital setting were randomly allocated to the Nimbus…

This study was undertaken to determine what effect the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) restrictive entry visual standards have on the prevalence of corrective lens wear in its aircrew. A 100% review of RAAF aircrew medical documents was conducted to determine the prevalence of corrective lens wear (spectacles and c…

This study compared the perceptions of psychological stress experienced by patients on the IABP with that of other patients in the CCU. During 13 weeks, structured interviews were conducted with 17 male and 10 female patients: Seven were treated with the IABP; 10 were not on the pump but were present during its use; an…

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a pathologic response to severe stress, is a common co-morbid disorder in substance-dependent individuals. Evidence from twin studies suggests that PTSD is moderately heritable. Genetic association studies to date have reported a limited number of replicated findings. We conducted…

INTRODUCTION: Pheophorbide A, a chlorophyll-breakdown product, is primarily investigated for its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Recent reports on pheophorbide A have shown its potential in lowering blood glucose levels, thus leading to the exploration of its use in diabetes management. Literature has also…

PURPOSE: Opioid use disorder is a prevalent and chronic condition that can lead to adverse outcomes if untreated. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine in a primary care setting has the potential to increase availability of treatment and reduce harm; however, retention in MAT is key for patient success…

BACKGROUND: This retrospective study evaluated the efficacy and safety of washed microbiota transplantation (WMT) via trans colonic endoscopic administration tube for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). METHODS: The clinical data of 19 children with ASD treated between November 2021 and December 2023 were an…

BACKGROUND: Cylindromas are benign adnexal tumors often associated with conditions such as Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome and familial cylindromatosis. Cylindromas can undergo malignant transformation into cylindrocarcinoma. Although surgical excision is the conventional treatment method for cylindrocarcinoma, comparative st…