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The effect of hearing protection devices on speech intelligibility of Persian...
Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the effect of hearing protection devices (HPDs) on speech intelligibility in Persian work environments. Three current earmuffs... -
Does arthroscopic repair show superiority over open repair of lateral ankle l...
Abstract Background There is still no definite consensus on whether arthroscopic repair shows superiority over open repair for chronic lateral ankle instability. We conducted a... -
Factors impacting the illness trajectory of post-infectious fatigue syndrome:...
Abstract Background Post-infectious fatigue syndrome (PIFS), also known as post-viral fatigue syndrome, is a complex condition resulting in physical, cognitive, emotional,... -
Usual physical activity and subsequent hospital usage over 20 years in a gene...
Abstract Background While physical activity interventions have been reported to reduce hospital stays, it is not clear if, in the general population, usual physical activity... -
Optical coherence tomography in myelin-oligodendrocyte-glycoprotein antibody-...
Abstract Background Serum antibodies against myelin-oligodendrocyte-glycoprotein (MOG-IgG) are detectable in a proportion of patients with acute or relapsing neuroinflammation.... -
Clinical reasoning for acute dyspnoea: comparison between final-year medical ...
Abstract Clinical reasoning for acute dyspnoea: Comparison of final-year medical students from discipline- and competency-based undergraduate programmes. Background The global... -
Can you un-ring the bell? A qualitative study of how affect influences cancer...
Abstract Background The belief that early detection is the best protection against cancer underlies cancer screening. Emerging research now suggests harms associated with early... -
Geriatric support in the emergency department: a national survey in Belgium
Abstract Background Older people in the emergency department (ED) represent a growing population and increasing proportion of the workload in the ED. This study investigated the... -
Improving engagement with healthcare in hepatitis C: a randomised controlled ...
Abstract Background Peer support can enable patient engagement with healthcare services, particularly for marginalised populations. In this randomised controlled trial, the... -
Defining the learning curve of point-of-care ultrasound for confirming endotr...
Abstract Background Unrecognized esophageal intubations are associated with significant patient morbidity and mortality. No single confirmatory device has been shown to be 100 %... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of the medical personnel regarding atopic ...
Abstract Background Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing and pruritic inflammatory skin disease whose management remains unclear to most non-dermatologists. This study... -
University students’ awareness of causes and risk factors of miscarriage: a c...
Abstract Background Spontaneous miscarriage is the most common complication of pregnancy, occurring in up to 20% of pregnancies. Despite the prevalence of miscarriage, little is... -
Effects of an educational intervention on oral hygiene and self-care among pe...
Abstract Background The oral hygiene of patients with a mental illness is an important concern in psychiatric care, and it is necessary to increase the level of self-care among... -
Quality assessments for cancer centers in the European Union
Abstract Background Cancer centers are pressured to deliver high-quality services that can be measured and improved, which has led to an increase of assessments in many... -
The evaluation of an online mindfulness program for people with multiple scle...
Abstract Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease of the central nervous system and is associated with many psychosocial symptoms that are difficult to... -
Factors influencing the implementation of chronic care models: A systematic l...
Abstract Background The increasing prevalence of chronic disease faced by both developed and developing countries is of considerable concern to a number of international... -
Self-directed learning readiness of Indian medical students: a mixed method s...
Abstract Background Self-directed learning (SDL) is defined as learning on oneâ s own initiative, with the learner having primary responsibility for planning, implementing, and... -
Identifying targets for antibiotic stewardship interventions through analysis...
Abstract Background In order to change antibiotic prescribing behaviour, we need to understand the prescribing process. The aim of this study was to identify targets for... -
Is mid-life social participation associated with cognitive function at age 50...
Abstract Background Some studies have indicated that social engagement is associated with better cognitive outcomes. This study aimed to investigate associations between... -
Study protocol of personal characteristics and socio-cultural factors associa...
Abstract Background Throughout the world, millions of people living in deprived urban environments with frequent experiences of violence are mentally distressed. There is little...
