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Medicine, Legal
Jessika Camatti, Ivan Galliani, Antonello Cirnelli, Rossana Cecchi
Summary: This article presents a case study on the evaluation of criminal responsibility of a murderer. The multidisciplinary approach was used to investigate and analyze the case, and through psychological tests and interviews, experts concluded that the accused cannot be exempted from criminal responsibility for the homicide.
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Medicine, Legal
Shigeki Tsuneya, Makoto Nakajima, Maiko Yoshida, Yumi Hoshioka, Fumiko Chiba, Go Inokuchi, Suguru Torimitsu, Hirotaro Iwase
Summary: This case report highlights the detection of diatoms in a non-drowned human who had aspirated mud. Careful analysis of diatoms in various samples can help differentiate true drowning from false-positives in non-drowning cases.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Oncology
Christine J. McPherson, Alanna Devereaux
Summary: This study examines the dyadic effects of patient and caregiver attachment orientations on mutually supportive care in cancer treatment. It highlights the interdependence within the cancer caregiving relationship and emphasizes the importance of considering individual and relational ways of responding in providing support. Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding and therapeutic intervention.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ulla-Karin Schon
Summary: This article explores the experiential knowledge of individuals living with paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and the factors associated with perceived good care. The study reveals a lack of knowledge among healthcare staff regarding PANS and negative consequences linked to this, as well as the devaluation of patients' experience-based knowledge in healthcare encounters. The participants emphasize the need for increased knowledge among staff to identify and effectively treat PANS.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rafailia Zavrou, Andreas Charalambous, Evridiki Papastavrou, Anna Koutroubas, Maria Karanikola
Summary: Studies on suicide-bereaved parents are limited in South European and Eastern Mediterranean countries. This study explored the experiences of Greek-speaking suicide-bereaved parents in Cyprus, focusing on their interpretations of their child's suicide, its aftereffects and their coping strategies. The findings revealed that participants had different interpretations of their child's suicide and employed various coping strategies to manage the distress and negative self-judgement associated with it. There is a need for further exploration to improve intervention planning and provide support for mourning parents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stine Eidhammer Rognan, Mie Jedig Jorgensen, Liv Mathiesen, Louise Christine Druedahl, Helene Berg Lie, Kajsa Bengtsson, Yvonne Andersson, Sofia Kalvemark Sporrong
Summary: Shared decision-making (SDM) is considered the ideal approach in clinical encounters based on the principle of patient autonomy. However, this study found that SDM was not observed during medication decision-making in a hospital setting. Patients were not given an equal voice and were unable to change the established power dynamics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elin Salemonsen, Ingrid Oma Langeland, Anne Lise Holm
Summary: Objective Paternal participation and experiences in childhood weight management is understudied. The aim of this study was to explore Norwegian fathers' experiences in preventing weight gain in their children with overweight or obesity. The findings revealed that fathers need guidance on communication with their children and emphasized the importance of safeguarding the child's dignity. Healthcare professionals should address parents' emotional barriers and involve fathers more in family-centered counseling to provide tailored guidance and support for childhood weight management.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ann-Katrin Nordblom, Anna Kjellsdotter, Gabriella Norberg Boysen, Mia Berglund
Summary: The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of patients undergoing catheter ablation while awake. Interviews were conducted with twelve patients who had undergone the procedure three to twelve months prior. The results revealed that patients relied on the expertise of others, experienced a foreign object moving in their body, and used mental focus strategies to endure the procedure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexandra Beyermann, Margareta Asp, Tove Godskesen, Mirkka Soderman
Summary: This study aimed to explore registered nurses’ experiences of providing support to the families of patients with ALS within specialized palliative home care (SPHC). The results showed that RNs played an important role in facilitating the everyday life of ALS patients' families and offering emotional support when needed, based on the needs of both patients and their families. This was achieved through establishing a trusting relationship, balancing between the needs of patients and their families, and sharing knowledge about dying with the families.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Megan Koster, Kristen McHenry
Summary: This investigation aimed to identify the challenges perceived by health science faculty in their role during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide opportunities for increased support. The results showed that work-life imbalance, stress and unwellness, and unmet support needs were the major issues, while workload management, administrative support, and wellness opportunities were strategies for enhanced well-being.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
