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View article: Validation of the Oncofertility Support Scale derived from the Fertility Information Support scale among young adult women with breast cancer
Validation of the Oncofertility Support Scale derived from the Fertility Information Support scale among young adult women with breast cancer Open
Purpose Oncofertility support plays a critical role in coping with fertility issues among women with breast cancer. There is a growing demand for reliable tools to assess and enhance oncofertility support. This study aimed to validate a to…
View article: Psychometric evaluation of a modified food security survey scale in the economically deprived population of Hong Kong
Psychometric evaluation of a modified food security survey scale in the economically deprived population of Hong Kong Open
Food security is vital for global health and sustainable development. However, existing validated versions of the Household Food Security Survey Module (HFSSM) cannot address the needs for a shorter Chinese version with a shorter reference…
View article: Prevalence of cognitive frailty, reversible and potentially reversible cognitive frailty among older adults without dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of cognitive frailty, reversible and potentially reversible cognitive frailty among older adults without dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives Cognitive frailty (CF) is characterized by the coexistence of physical frailty and cognitive impairment, while potentially reversible cognitive frailty (PRCF) and reversible cognitive frailty (RCF) refer to two related condition…
View article: Associations of food insecurity with geriatric syndromes in the economically deprived community-dwelling Chinese older adults: the mediating role of malnutrition risk
Associations of food insecurity with geriatric syndromes in the economically deprived community-dwelling Chinese older adults: the mediating role of malnutrition risk Open
Purpose Food insecurity is a vital social determinant of health. Among the economically deprived community-dwelling Chinese older adults, we examined the associations between levels of food insecurity and (1) various types and (2) the numb…
View article: Comparative Evaluation and Performance of Large Language Models in Clinical Infection Control Scenarios: A Benchmark Study
Comparative Evaluation and Performance of Large Language Models in Clinical Infection Control Scenarios: A Benchmark Study Open
Background: Infection prevention and control (IPC) in hospitals relies heavily on infection control nurses (ICNs) who manage complex consultations to prevent and control infections. This study evaluated large language models (LLMs) as arti…
View article: A Smartphone App (WExercise) to Promote Physical Activity Among Cancer Survivors: Randomized Controlled Trial
A Smartphone App (WExercise) to Promote Physical Activity Among Cancer Survivors: Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Cancer survivors face unique health challenges that may be addressed through physical activity (PA) interventions. Technology-based tools provide innovative, resource-efficient alternatives to traditional approaches, delivering …
View article: Development and Validation of a Rule-Based Natural Language Processing Algorithm to Identify Falls in Inpatient Records of Older Adults: Retrospective Analysis.
Development and Validation of a Rule-Based Natural Language Processing Algorithm to Identify Falls in Inpatient Records of Older Adults: Retrospective Analysis. Open
The NLP method proved efficient and accurate in detecting falls from clinical notes in inpatient episodes. For comprehensive capture of fall episodes and fallers, we recommend the combined use of the NLP algorithm and ICD codes, which shou…
View article: The effect of qigong on frailty in older cancer survivors: a randomised controlled trial
The effect of qigong on frailty in older cancer survivors: a randomised controlled trial Open
Background Frailty predicts increased cancer recurrence and mortality among older cancer survivors. Qigong has been shown to improve physical and mental well-being, as well as inflammation, which are closely linked with frailty in the canc…
View article: Maternal thyroid dysfunction and stress during pregnancy on ADHD risk in preschoolers: a retrospective study
Maternal thyroid dysfunction and stress during pregnancy on ADHD risk in preschoolers: a retrospective study Open
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in preschool children and to examine the relationship between ADHD and pregnancy-related factors across different trimesters in mothers. Method: The r…
View article: Digital Decision Aids to Support Decision-Making in Palliative and End-of-Life Dementia Care: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Digital Decision Aids to Support Decision-Making in Palliative and End-of-Life Dementia Care: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background Making a care-related decision is a complex cognitive process. Patient decision aids could provide information on potential options about risks and benefits, incorporate individual values and preferences, and help people with de…
View article: Effectiveness of Mobile Health‐Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Effectiveness of Mobile Health‐Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials Open
Aims To determine the treatment effectiveness associated with mobile health‐delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (mCBT‐I) interventions for adults with insomnia and to identify the potential characteristics associated with …
View article: Raising Autistic Children in Mainland China: A Qualitative Study of Parental Experiences and Challenges
Raising Autistic Children in Mainland China: A Qualitative Study of Parental Experiences and Challenges Open
Purpose: Parenting children with autism presents unique challenges globally, particularly in China, where cultural factors and an underdeveloped service system can add complexity. This study aimed to explore the parenting experience and ch…
View article: Online Group–Based Dual-Task Training to Improve Cognitive Function of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study
Online Group–Based Dual-Task Training to Improve Cognitive Function of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study Open
Background Cognitive training for older adults is crucial before cognitive impairment emerges. During periods of social distancing like the COVID-19 pandemic, cognitive stimuli are lacking. Online dual-task training is proposed as a soluti…
View article: Effect of a Smartphone Application for Promoting Physical Activity among Cancer Survivors (WExercise): A Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Effect of a Smartphone Application for Promoting Physical Activity among Cancer Survivors (WExercise): A Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Cancer survivors encounter distinct health challenges. As a way of addressing these challenges, physical activity (PA) has emerged as a safe and recommended intervention. The multi-process action control (M–PAC) framework is a …
View article: Exploring Social-Ecological Pathways From Sexual Identity to Sleep Among Chinese Women: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis
Exploring Social-Ecological Pathways From Sexual Identity to Sleep Among Chinese Women: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis Open
Background Women and sexual minority individuals have been found to be at higher risk for experiencing poor sleep health compared to their counterparts. However, research on the sleep health of sexual minority women (SMW) is lacking in Chi…
View article: IoT-Powered Mental Healthcare: Sleep State Analyzing and Monitoring Based on EEG Signals
IoT-Powered Mental Healthcare: Sleep State Analyzing and Monitoring Based on EEG Signals Open
Nowadays, people frequently suffer from sleep deficiency. When this state continues for a long time, it undermines their physical health and mental health. With recent advancement in Internet of Thing (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), a…
View article: Measuring technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse: a scoping review protocol of existing measurements
Measuring technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse: a scoping review protocol of existing measurements Open
Introduction Technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse (TFSVA) refers to a range of behaviours in which digital technologies are used to facilitate both virtual and face-to-face sexual harm. The proliferation of smartphone usage and…
View article: Robust identification key predictors of short- and long-term weight status in children and adolescents by machine learning
Robust identification key predictors of short- and long-term weight status in children and adolescents by machine learning Open
Background Early identification of high-risk individuals for weight problems in children and adolescents is crucial for implementing timely preventive measures. While machine learning (ML) techniques have shown promise in addressing this c…
View article: Psychometric properties and moderated mediation analysis of the ICIQ-NQOL in Chinese primary care patients with nocturia
Psychometric properties and moderated mediation analysis of the ICIQ-NQOL in Chinese primary care patients with nocturia Open
Background Many individuals consider nocturia a significant nuisance, leading to a reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL). However, there has been a lack of psychometrically sound patient-reported outcome measures to assess the imp…
View article: Enhancing nursing students' cultural awareness through Community of Inquiry‐guided online ‘Internationalization at Home’ strategies—An intervention study
Enhancing nursing students' cultural awareness through Community of Inquiry‐guided online ‘Internationalization at Home’ strategies—An intervention study Open
Aim Internationalization at Home (IaH) strategies play an important role in nursing curricula to enhance nursing students' cultural awareness in the globalized world. The Community of Inquiry (CoI) is a theoretical framework for the optima…
View article: Reproductive Concerns Among Young Adult Women With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Reproductive Concerns Among Young Adult Women With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Objectives Systemic cancer treatments pose threats to fertility, leading to concerns regarding fertility and parenthood in young adult women with breast cancer (YAWBC). This systematic review aimed to synthesize existing evidence on reprod…
View article: Effectiveness of a home-based peer support programme for Chinese mothers with low breastfeeding self-efficacy to increase the exclusivity and duration of breastfeeding: study protocol of a randomised control trial
Effectiveness of a home-based peer support programme for Chinese mothers with low breastfeeding self-efficacy to increase the exclusivity and duration of breastfeeding: study protocol of a randomised control trial Open
Introduction Breastfeeding is associated with many health benefits for both women and their newborns. Exclusive breastfeeding has been recommended for at least 6 months to optimise infant growth, development and health. In addition to stan…
View article: Physical activity, exercise habits and health-related quality of life in maintenance hemodialysis patients: a multicenter cross-sectional study
Physical activity, exercise habits and health-related quality of life in maintenance hemodialysis patients: a multicenter cross-sectional study Open
Background Although exercise has the potential to yield numerous benefits for maintenance hemodialysis patients, the relationship between physical activity, exercise habits, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has not been thoroughl…
View article: The Emergence of Candida auris is Not Associated with Changes in Antifungal Prescription at Hospitals
The Emergence of Candida auris is Not Associated with Changes in Antifungal Prescription at Hospitals Open
There is no evidence showing correlation between the emergence of C. auris and antifungal prescription in Hong Kong. Proactive infection control measures should be implemented to prevent nosocomial transmission and outbreak of C. auris.