Characteristics of effective mentorship in healthcare: Insights from interviews with senior mentors
December 2025
Mentorship is a critical yet often underappreciated component of professional development in healthcare. It supports clinical competence, leadership development, personal growth, and workforce resilience....
Exploring biomaterials for healthcare: An extensive insight into capabilities and applications
September 2025
Any material that interacts with biological systems to assess, cure, improve, or substitute any organ, tissue, or bodily function is known as a biomaterial. The capacity of a substance to be free of...
Artificial intelligence and multi-omics in drug discovery: A deep learning-powered revolution
September 2025
In the pharmaceutical sector, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the entire drug discovery and development process by contributing to speed, cost, and precision. This article illustrates the application...
Burnout and emotional distress in nurses facing unsuccessful in-hospital resuscitations: A review of contributing factors and mitigation strategies
March 2026
Unsuccessful cardiopulmonary resuscitation attempts within hospital settings can impose substantial emotional and psychological strain on nursing staff, contributing to professional exhaustion, moral...
Effect of audio-recorded guided imagery on psychological distress among medical populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
September 2025
Guided imagery is a relaxation therapy used to reduce physical and psychological distress. However, the effects of the types of interventions, duration, frequency, and other parameters are unclear....
Psychological experience of primary caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder during multidisciplinary treatment
March 2026
This study aims to explore and dissect the psychological experiences of primary caregivers of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in China, whose children are receiving Multidisciplinary...
Reducing non-communicable diseases through community screening and health education
September 2025
Residents of Hong Kong, China like those in other nations, are experiencing a growing threat from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These diseases strain the healthcare system, affect society, and have...
Central venous access device-associated skin injury: A cross-sectional study
March 2026
Central venous access device-associated skin injury (CASI) is a common complication in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, yet its current status in China remains unclear. This cross-sectional...
Facilitators and barriers to evidence-based practice implementation for oral mucosal pressure injury prevention among ICU nurses: A qualitative study
March 2026
In China, oral mucosal pressure injury (OMPI) is a common yet frequently underrecognized complication in patients with orotracheal intubation, particularly among those requiring prolonged mechanical...
Effect of Gua Sha therapy on insomnia in the elderly: A randomized controlled trial
September 2025
Insomnia is a highly prevalent condition among the elderly, which associated with a reduced quality of life and impaired immune function. Gua Sha, a traditional Chinese therapy, may provide a potential...
Correlation between psychological distress and illness uncertainty in patients with chronic wounds: A cross-sectional study
December 2025
Patients with chronic wounds are affected by physical, psychological, and social stress. These wounds negatively influence multiple aspects of the patient’s life, including daily activities, social...
Current psychological symptoms and emotional distress in women undergoing IVF-ET: An investigation and correlation analysis of medical care, family care and social support
December 2025
In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is a complex and emotionally demanding treatment associated with significant psychological distress among infertile women. This distress may adversely...
Subjective social status in later life: Social determinants and health implications in India
December 2025
Subjective Social Status (SSS), defined as an individual’s perceived position within the social hierarchy, has been shown to capture psychosocial dimensions of inequality that are not fully reflected...
Assessing appropriate adoption of suitable 3D printing technology of additive manufacturing for healthcare applications through Analytic Hierarchy Process
December 2025
Due to the rapid adoption of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in healthcare, medical professionals often struggle to assess and select the most suitable AM technologies, as the complex interplay of technical,...
Analysis of dynamic evolution of and the factors influencing nutritional risk among patients with breast cancer undergoing treatment
March 2026
To investigate the dynamic evolution of and factors influencing nutritional risk in patients with breast cancer throughout their treatment course....
Reduction of cannulation complications in arteriovenous fistula through a multidisciplinary vascular access nursing clinic
March 2026
The aims of this quality improvement initiative were to evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary vascular access team and a dedicated vascular access nursing clinic in reducing complications...
Diabetic ketoacidosis with rhabdomyolysis and acute renal injury: A case study
September 2025
Rhabdomyolysis refers to the release of large amounts of myoglobin, creatine kinase, and other components into the blood circulation due to skeletal muscle injury, and it is often accompanied by a series...
Efficacy of combined topical lidocaine and fluoride varnish for pain control in ultrasonic scaling: A split-mouth controlled clinical trial
March 2026
To evaluate the efficacy of lidocaine gel combined with fluoride desensitizing agent in pain control during and after ultrasonic supragingival scaling....
A predictive model of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke: A retrospective study
December 2025
Accurate prediction of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is essential for improving clinical decision-making. This study...
Factors influencing early ambulation after liver transplantation in an ERAS program: A prospective study
March 2026
To investigate the timing of early ambulation in liver transplant recipients under the framework of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and to identify the associated influencing factors....
Evaluating supporting technologies of Quality 4.0 in healthcare for their prioritization using Fuzzy TOPSIS method
December 2025
Quality 4.0 represents a transformative healthcare approach that integrates advanced digital technologies to enhance service quality and operational efficiency across multiple dimensions, including...
Facilitators and barriers for decision making of cancer patients on complementary and alternative medicine: A qualitative meta-synthesis
September 2025
To synthesize existing qualitative data on facilitators and barriers to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) decisions for cancer patients, so as to inspire and inform CAM and treatment decision...
Risk prediction models for post-stroke sarcopenia: A systematic review and appraisal
December 2025
Several risk prediction models for sarcopenia in stroke patients have been developed. However, their methodological quality and predictive performance remain uncertain....
A health management model for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders based on the Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework: Implementation and outcomes
March 2026
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), characterized by high relapse-associated disability, necessitates a paradigm shift in longitudinal care. While novel immunotherapies have improved prognosis,...
Depression mediates the relationship between illness perception and frailty in hospitalized patients with heart failure
September 2025
Frailty is prevalent and closely related to the prognosis of patients with heart failure (HF). Illness perception, depression, and anxiety may be the potential modifiable factors for frailty. Nevertheless,...