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INTRODUCTION: Diabetes mellitus is a highly prevalent metabolic disorder associated with chronic, low-grade inflammation. Of recent interest is the association between diabetes and circadian rhythm disruption. The aim of this review is to evaluate and synthesise clinical evidence for whether diabetes affects homeostati…

INTRODUCTION: Poor communication between healthcare professionals is one of the main causes of medical errors. Many articles about interprofessional communication (IPC) do not define what communication is and often describe it only as a domain of competencies of interprofessional collaboration. Three communication para…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review will be to map and synthesize the literature on core nursing competencies required for disaster response within the context of civil defense. INTRODUCTION: In 2023, 326 major disasters related to natural hazards occurred worldwide, affecting over 93 million people across…

BACKGROUND: Many people are affected by mental disorders. A transdiagnostic symptom and risk factor for most mental disorders is repetitive negative thinking (RNT). Psychotherapy can reduce RNT, but most people in need either do not receive psychotherapy or face long waiting times. In addition, people at risk for devel…

INTRODUCTION: Stroke is a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, with upper limb dysfunction being among its most common effects. Compression therapy has recently gained growing interest as an adjunct to other rehabilitation interventions for managing upper limb dysfunction among stroke survivors. However…

INTRODUCTION: Health emergencies continue to stimulate greater interest in health systems and services, particularly their ability to respond to such shock. While studies have been done on health system response to health emergencies, there has been no attempt to synthesise this body of evidence to inform future emerge…

BACKGROUND: Hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases and is responsible for numerous premature deaths worldwide. Antihypertensive drugs cannot fully achieve both effective blood pressure reduction and sufficient protection of target organs. Oxidative stress is considered a critical factor in the d…

INTRODUCTION: Both physical adaptations (e.g., altered neck kinematics and muscle coordination) and psychological features are common in people presenting with neck pain (NP). Additionally, both physical and psychological features may be relevant for the development of persistent or recurrent NP. Although a number of o…

INTRODUCTION: Pressure injuries are a common and significant concern in clinical practice, often serving as a vital quality indicator. While (clinical) practice guidelines have been established to offer recommendations for mitigating hospital-acquired pressure injuries, adherence among stakeholders remains inconsistent…

INTRODUCTION: Cancer is a leading cause of death globally with childhood cancers accounting for around 5% of the total incidence. Almost 90% of childhood cancers are recorded from low-income and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs), where survival rates are comparatively low. The unavailability of essential medicines…

BACKGROUND: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. Individuals with PD commonly experience difficulty initiating movements, slowness of movements, decreased balance, and decreased standing ability. It has been shown that these motor symptoms adversely affec…

OBJECTIVES: Mixed methods systematic reviews (MMSRs) combine quantitative and qualitative evidence within a single review. Since the revision of the JBI methodology for MMSRs in 2020, there has been an increasing number of reviews published that claim to follow this approach. A preliminary examination of these indicate…

BACKGROUND: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common degenerative spine disease associated with a strong impairment in various quality of life areas, particularly the ability to perform work-related activity. Depression is a condition frequently associated. There is no comprehensive review on quality of life and object…

INTRODUCTION: This study protocol outlines our planned systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of postdiagnosis physical activity and mortality in people with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This study is based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis…

INTRODUCTION: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited disease worldwide. The greatest disease burden is seen in sub-Saharan Africa. Early diagnosis and improved care of people living with SCD have led to an increase in the number of women with SCD reaching the reproductive age. Iron deficiency anaemia re…

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the arrhythmia most commonly diagnosed in clinical practice. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Prevalence of AF and complications of AF, estimated by hospitalisations, have increased dramatically in the last decade. Being able to predict AF would allow ta…

BACKGROUND: Experiential peers are increasingly involved in the development and delivery of interventions for individuals who are engaged in delinquent behavior. Experiential peer support, which is the provision of support to an individual engaged in delinquent behavior by someone who has previously also practiced such…

BACKGROUND: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a debilitating chronic disease characterised by inflammation and ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract. It is associated with a range of debilitating symptoms and reduced quality of life. People living with IBD may also be at risk of body image dissatisfaction (BID). B…

INTRODUCTION: The management of patients undergoing oral surgical procedures using anticoagulants raises concerns regarding the risk of bleeding. Bleeding rates in those patients during or after oral surgical procedures are uncertain. The aim of this study will be to determine the bleeding rate during and after oral su…

BACKGROUND: One of the most frequently used assessment tools that measure the trainees' performance in workplace is the mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (mini-CEX), in which an expert observes and rates the actual performance of trainees. Several primary studies have evaluated the effectiveness of mini-CEX by assessin…