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Animal‐Assisted Activities With Therapy Dogs in Pediatric Oncology: A Multicenter Survey of the Current Status, Implementation, and Challenges in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Animal‐assisted activities (AAAs) with therapy dogs have shown positive effects on patient well‐being and quality of life in various areas of medicine, including pediatric oncology. However, research on this topic is limited. The aim of this study is to present the current status of AAA in pediatric oncology in Germany, Austria, and
Jan‐Marius Wedig, Birgit Burkhardt, Christof M. Kramm, Kira Ostermann, Sarah C. Goretzki, Uta Dirksen, Nico Kurpiers, Michael M. Schündeln   +7 more
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Purposes and Assumptions of Islamic Futures Studies [PDF]

بهبود مدیریت, 2014
Futures Studies is a knowledge based on practice and cannot be merely shaped by theoretic thoughts. Therefore we can not describe futures studies well until it has got practical.
Mohammad Rahim Eivazi, Abdurrahim Pedram
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On Hierarchical Composite Endpoints in Pediatric Cancer Supportive Care: Illustrative Examples From Two Multi‐Center Phase‐III Randomized Clinical Trials

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric supportive care clinical trials often involve multiple clinically important outcomes, complicating trial interpretation. Hierarchical composite endpoints (HCEs) provide a framework to integrate key outcomes according to clinical importance.
Willem H. Collier, Mark Zobeck, Adam J. Esbenshade, Christopher C. Dvorak, Lillian Sung, David Freyer, Sarah Alexander, Etan Orgel, Nicole J. Ullrich, Zach Prudowsky, Brian Fisher, Caitlin W. Elgarten   +11 more
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Breaking barriers: challenges faced by the older adults in accessing primary healthcare in a developing country

BMC Geriatrics
Background Given the growing older adults, ensuring their access to primary and basic healthcare services is crucial. Older adults face significant challenges in accessing care, making the develop and implementation of targeted programs vital. This study
Vahid Yazdi-Feyzabadi, Mahin Sabermahani, Vahidreza Borhaninejad, Mahla Iranmanesh   +3 more
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The Role of Chemotherapy in Pediatric Myoepithelial Carcinoma: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Myoepithelial carcinoma (MEC) in pediatric patients is a rare and aggressive malignancy characterized by heterogeneous morphology and variable molecular features. The optimal role of chemotherapy remains unclear. We conducted a systematic review according to PRISMA 2020 guidelines to evaluate chemotherapy in pediatric and young‐adult patients ...
Marco Salvi, Maria Carmen Affinita, Giulia Fichera, Luisa Santoro, Angela Scagnellato, Calogero Virgone, Elena Poli, Gianni Bisogno   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Principle Concepts in Futures Studies: A Narrative Review

Health Technology Assessment in Action
Context: Our world is characterized by a dynamic landscape of variations, complexities, uncertainties, and ambiguities (VUCA). These elements manifest in various domains, including politics, economics, communication, information, science, and research ...
Zahra Heydari Fard, Mohammad Reza Maleki, Hamid Pourasghari   +2 more
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Establishing a safe community program: a qualitative systematic literature review

BMC Public Health
Research objective Accidents are a leading cause of preventable deaths in many countries around the world. Non-fatal but disabling health consequences account for a significant portion of the injury and harm resulting from accidents.
Nourolhoda Fakhrzad, Mohsen Barouni, Reza Goudarzi, Vahid Yazdi-Feyzabadi   +3 more
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The futures of futures studies in fashion

, 2015
This chapter explores the potential role of Futures Studies, as manifested in fashion forecasting, in the endeavour of creating sustainability in fashion. It argues that forecasting can be helpful in advancing sustainability in two key ways: 1) by offering a framework for systemic and systematic scenario building at the nested levels of products ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Determining Parental Factors for Clinical Trial Attrition in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Despite high enrollment rates on Children's Oncology Group (COG) protocols, attrition after initial consent is challenging, introducing bias and prolonging trial completion. While adult oncology literature has identified predictors of withdrawal, little is known about caregiver decision‐making for child participation in ...
Kimberly L. Stathas, Jakob Q. Weiss, Kellee N. Parker, Cathy Lee‐Miller   +3 more
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Iranian university students’ alcohol-related knowledge, attitude, and practice questionnaire (ISKAP alcohol Q): development and psychometric properties

BMC Psychology
Introduction Given the strict prohibition of alcohol use in certain religions, such as Islam, and the criminalization of its production, distribution, and consumption in a country like Iran, it becomes essential to utilize a standardized and culturally ...
Mahsa Janati, Nouzar Nakhaee, Ali Karamoozian, Somayeh Alizadeh, Mostafa Yazdani, Hamid Sharifi, Abedin Iranpour   +6 more
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