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View article: Illness is common in trail runners during training: a prospective cohort study
Illness is common in trail runners during training: a prospective cohort study Open
View article: Global market trends and financial performance of the corporate fast-food industry and their potential contributions to diets high in meat and ultra-processed foods
Global market trends and financial performance of the corporate fast-food industry and their potential contributions to diets high in meat and ultra-processed foods Open
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View article: First-year growth patterns of preterm infants receiving kangaroo mother care: associations with early life factors and 1-year anthropometry
First-year growth patterns of preterm infants receiving kangaroo mother care: associations with early life factors and 1-year anthropometry Open
Background This study characterises first-year growth patterns in a historical preterm infant cohort, and investigates associated early-life factors and 1-year anthropometry. Methods We analysed 322 South African preterm infants’ (mean 32.…
View article: Impacts of long COVID on disability, function and quality of life for adults living in Australia
Impacts of long COVID on disability, function and quality of life for adults living in Australia Open
Background To describe the impact of long COVID on disability, function and quality of life among adults living in Australia. Method People aged >18 years with a history of COVID-19 infection confirmed by polymerase chain reaction or ra…
View article: The impact of occupational therapy using Ayres Sensory Integration® on a child with cochlear implants: a case study
The impact of occupational therapy using Ayres Sensory Integration® on a child with cochlear implants: a case study Open
Introduction: A three-year-old child with bilateral cochlear implants (CIs) was referred to occupational therapy by the cochlear team due to suspected tactile over-reactivity. The child's behaviour fell outside of typical expectations of y…
View article: Patients' Perceptions About the Quality of Nurses' Communication During Acute Hospitalisation: A Cross‐Sectional Survey
Patients' Perceptions About the Quality of Nurses' Communication During Acute Hospitalisation: A Cross‐Sectional Survey Open
Aim To measure patients' views of nurses' communication and interpersonal skills during acute hospitalisation. Design This was a descriptive cross‐sectional study. Methods From January to June 2024, a convenience sampling approach was used…
View article: Implementing innovative technology promoting self-awareness of brain health and self-determination in obtaining a timely dementia diagnosis: protocol for a multimethods, concurrent, two-part observational study
Implementing innovative technology promoting self-awareness of brain health and self-determination in obtaining a timely dementia diagnosis: protocol for a multimethods, concurrent, two-part observational study Open
Introduction Diagnosis in the early stages of dementia can lead to successful delay in associated cognitive decline. However, up to 76% of Australians diagnosed with dementia have already advanced beyond the early stage of disease. BrainTr…
View article: Development and validation of a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) questionnaire for healthcare professionals on environmental sustainability in healthcare in Southern Africa
Development and validation of a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) questionnaire for healthcare professionals on environmental sustainability in healthcare in Southern Africa Open
Background The triple planetary crisis of climate change, environmental pollution, and biodiversity loss is increasingly driving poor health outcomes worldwide. Healthcare systems and services are often not environmentally sustainable and …
View article: Trends in diabetes‐related foot disease in a tertiary health service in Australia: a 10‐year retrospective study
Trends in diabetes‐related foot disease in a tertiary health service in Australia: a 10‐year retrospective study Open
Background and Aims Despite being a major cause of hospitalisations, there is limited literature on the trends in diabetes‐related foot disease (DFD) in Victoria, Australia. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of DFD admissio…
View article: Therapeutic Supports in Autism: A Survey of Perspectives from Autistic Adults and Parents of Autistic Children
Therapeutic Supports in Autism: A Survey of Perspectives from Autistic Adults and Parents of Autistic Children Open
Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder with diverse presentations, attracts a range of behavioural and biomedical therapeutic options that are varied and evolving. Within the therapeutic landscape there are vast and diverse experiences and …
View article: Therapeutic Supports in Autism: A Survey of Perspectives from Autistic Adults and Parents of Autistic Children
Therapeutic Supports in Autism: A Survey of Perspectives from Autistic Adults and Parents of Autistic Children Open
Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder with diverse presentations, attracts a range of behavioural and biomedical therapeutic options that are varied and evolving. Within the therapeutic landscape there are vast and diverse experiences and …
View article: Countermovement Jump Kinetic Impairments in Elite Athletes Before and After ACL Injury: Force‐Time Waveform Versus Discrete Kinetic Analysis
Countermovement Jump Kinetic Impairments in Elite Athletes Before and After ACL Injury: Force‐Time Waveform Versus Discrete Kinetic Analysis Open
Pre‐injury and post‐injury countermovement jump (CMJ) force‐time data were obtained for elite athletes 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament surgery (ACLR). Jump kinetics were analysed using a traditional phase‐specific approach, and f…
View article: Opioid use disorder and brain health: observational and genetic associations
Opioid use disorder and brain health: observational and genetic associations Open
Background The long-term impact of opioid use disorder (OUD) on brain health has been little explored although of potentially high public health importance. Objectives To investigate the potential causal impact of OUD on later life brain h…
View article: Development and validation of a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) questionnaire for healthcare professionals on environmental sustainability in healthcare in Southern Africa
Development and validation of a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) questionnaire for healthcare professionals on environmental sustainability in healthcare in Southern Africa Open
Background Global environmental degradation is increasingly driving poor health outcomes worldwide. Healthcare systems and services are often not environmentally sustainable and compound the problem, while healthcare professionals are also…
View article: First-year growth trajectories of preterm infants receiving kangaroo mother care, their early life predictors and association with one-year malnutrition
First-year growth trajectories of preterm infants receiving kangaroo mother care, their early life predictors and association with one-year malnutrition Open
Background Longitudinal growth of South African preterm infants is inadequately described. This study characterises first-year growth trajectories in a historical preterm infant cohort, and investigates associations with early-life predict…
View article: Concussion risk and symptomology severity in adolescents are associated with pre-season drowsiness and emotional complaints
Concussion risk and symptomology severity in adolescents are associated with pre-season drowsiness and emotional complaints Open
Background: Concussions are an ever present risk for many sports. Underlying emotional disturbances and drowsiness are associated with worse post-concussion symptom scores. Yet, not study has examined associations of both emotional disturb…
View article: Therapeutic Supports in Autism: A Survey of Perspectives from Autistic Adults and Parents of Autistic Children
Therapeutic Supports in Autism: A Survey of Perspectives from Autistic Adults and Parents of Autistic Children Open
Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder with diverse presentations, attracts a range of behavioural and biomedical therapeutic options that are varied and evolving. Within the therapeutic landscape there are vast and diverse experiences and …
View article: Therapeutic Supports for Autism: A Survey of Perspectives from Autistic Adults and Parents of Autistic Children
Therapeutic Supports for Autism: A Survey of Perspectives from Autistic Adults and Parents of Autistic Children Open
Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder with diverse presentations, attracts a range of behavioural and biomedical therapeutic options that are varied and evolving. Within the therapeutic landscape there are vast and diverse experiences and …
View article: Illness is more prevalent than injury in trail runners participating in a mountainous ultra trail race
Illness is more prevalent than injury in trail runners participating in a mountainous ultra trail race Open
Illnesses were more common than injuries during the mountainous ultra trail race. Sustaining a medical encounter increased the chance of not completing the race. Further research on the epidemiology of race day medical encounters in trail …
View article: Infant growth by INTERGROWTH‐21st and Fenton Growth Charts: Predicting 1‐year anthropometry in South African preterm infants
Infant growth by INTERGROWTH‐21st and Fenton Growth Charts: Predicting 1‐year anthropometry in South African preterm infants Open
Post‐natal growth influences short‐ and long‐term preterm infant outcomes. Different growth charts, such as the Fenton Growth Chart (FGC) and INTERGROWTH‐21st Preterm Post‐natal Growth Standards (IG‐PPGS), describe different growth curves …
View article: Assessment of neuropathic pain management knowledge, attitudes, and practices among urology trainees and consultants in prostate cancer care: a survey-based study
Assessment of neuropathic pain management knowledge, attitudes, and practices among urology trainees and consultants in prostate cancer care: a survey-based study Open
View article: Effects of no mask, a surgical mask and a fabric buff on peripheral oxygenation saturation during moderate intensity exercise: a randomised cross-over study
Effects of no mask, a surgical mask and a fabric buff on peripheral oxygenation saturation during moderate intensity exercise: a randomised cross-over study Open
SM and BM caused a mild but sustained reduction in SpO2 at commencement of exercise, which did not worsen throughout short (<30 min) moderate intensity exercise. Level of perception was similar, suggesting healthy people can wea…
View article: Optimising diagnosis and management of kidney disease: an implementation trial of a clinical decision support system future health today
Optimising diagnosis and management of kidney disease: an implementation trial of a clinical decision support system future health today Open
Background Chronic kidney disease affects more than 10% of the world’s population and is a non-communicable disease of global concern and priority. There is a significant implementation gap between best practice guideline recommendations a…
View article: One‐year anthropometric follow‐up of <scp>South African</scp> preterm infants in kangaroo mother care: Which early‐life factors predict malnutrition?
One‐year anthropometric follow‐up of <span>South African</span> preterm infants in kangaroo mother care: Which early‐life factors predict malnutrition? Open
Background Preterm infants often have poor short‐ and long‐term growth. Kangaroo mother care supports short‐term growth, but longer‐term outcomes are unclear. Methods This study analysed longitudinally collected routine clinical data from …
View article: First Round Expert Feedback, Ratings and Question Feedback
First Round Expert Feedback, Ratings and Question Feedback Open
This dataset contains the ratings given by 9 experts for every questionnaire item as well as feedback on how each questionnaire item can be improved.
View article: Pilot Study Participant Feedback
Pilot Study Participant Feedback Open
This dataset provides feedback from the pilot study participants regarding language, clarity of questions, length of the questionnaire and user friendliness.
View article: First Round I-CVI and Average S-CVI
First Round I-CVI and Average S-CVI Open
This document shows the item content validity index (I-CVI), as well as the average scale content validity index (S-CVI) calculated after the first round of expert feedback.
View article: Final Round Average I-CVI and S-CVI Calculation
Final Round Average I-CVI and S-CVI Calculation Open
The item content validity index (I-CVI) of the questionnaire items included in the final questionnaire as well as the average scale content validity index (S-CVI/Ave) of the final questionnaire.
View article: Final Round Expert Feedback and Ratings
Final Round Expert Feedback and Ratings Open
This dataset provides the final ratings given by the experts for the improved questionnaire items as well as additional feedback on how the questionnaire can be improved further.
View article: Final Questionnaire on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Healthcare Professionals on Environmental Sustainability in Southern Africa
Final Questionnaire on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Healthcare Professionals on Environmental Sustainability in Southern Africa Open
The final questionnaire of 24 questionnaire items with excellent content validity.