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Use of 4D Printing in Orthodontics: Self-Adjusting Brackets for Dynamic Tooth Movement

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: 4D printing, an evolution of 3D printing, incorporates time as the fourth dimension to enable shape-changing materials to respond to external stimuli.
Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Mohammad Younis Hajeer, Ebtehal Dhyab M. Alserhani, Talal Olayan Albuhiran, Abdulrhman Atyah Alzhrani, Abdullah Musallam Alsalem, Salman Ahmed Aljudaya, Hind Hani Alruwaili   +7 more
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An Updated Comparison of Current Impression Techniques Regarding Time, Comfort, Anxiety, and Preference: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 2021
Objective: To compare digital and conventional impressions in terms of impression time, and comfort, anxiety, and preference of the patients.Methods: Digital scans (Trios 3 Cart) and conventional impressions (irreversible hydrocolloid material, hand ...
Hakan Yılmaz, Fatma Aslı Konca, Merve Nur Aydın   +2 more
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Integrating Patient‐Reported Quality Measures in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Development of the American College of Rheumatology Implementation Guide

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective To support high‐quality, patient‐centered care for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) developed evidence‐based measures incorporating clinical and patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs). Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), we conducted semistructured interviews ...
Catherine Nasrallah, Cherish Wilson, Christine Hariz, Christie M. Bartels, Shanthini Kasturi, Wambui Machua, Amy Bennett, Kate Chiseri, Allison Plitman, Starla Hairston Blanks, April Jorge, Patti Katz, Jinoos Yazdany, Shivani Garg   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the effect and safety of dexmedetomidine as an additive to local anesthesia in peribulbar block for vitreoretinal surgery

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019
Purpose: We conducted a prospective, randomized study to evaluate the efficacy of dexmedetomidine as an additive to peribulbar block for vitreoretinal surgery in terms of onset time of block, hemodynamic stability profile, patient comfort, and surgeon ...
Gaganjeet S Gujral, Manisha Agarwal, Preety Gautam, Ankita Shrivastav, Shalini Singh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effect of Designed Transitional Care Program on Anxiety and General Comfort of the Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft during Transfer from Open Heart Surgery Intensive Care Unit to General Ward: A Clinical Trial [PDF]

مجله علمی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی کردستان, 2023
Background and Aim: Transferring a patient from the intensive care unit to the general ward is an anxiety-inducing process that is associated with feelings of insecurity, discomfort, dependency, and increased need.
Sahar Khoshkesht, Shahrazad Ghiyasvandian, Maryam Esmaeili, Mitra Rahimzadeh, Mehrzad Rahmanian, Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam   +5 more
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Building a Framework for Sexual and Reproductive Health Care in the Rheumatology Context: Content and Approaches

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
People with systemic autoimmune and rheumatic diseases (SARDs) are at higher risk than the general population of experiencing adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and maternal and/or fetal death.
Mehret Birru Talabi, Sonya Borrero
wiley   +1 more source

Preliminary Experience with Oxygen-Enriched Oleic Matrix Breast-Shaped Dressings in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Life
Wound-related issues such as delayed healing and patient discomfort remain common challenges in oncoplastic breast surgery and may negatively affect early postoperative recovery.
Agostino Rodda, Stefano Bottosso, Andrea Lisa, Nadia Renzi, Elisa Bascialla, Giulia Benedetta Sidoti, Germana Lissidini, Giovanni Papa   +7 more
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Biopsychosocial Determinants of Hand Function and Its Trajectories Over Five Years in Patients With Hand Osteoarthritis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to investigate hand function trajectories over five years in primary hand osteoarthritis (OA). Additionally, determinants of baseline and longitudinal hand function were assessed. Methods A total of 538 patients with both baseline and five‐year study visits were analyzed.
Annemiek V. E. M. Olde Meule, Coen van der Meulen, Jos Runhaar, Frits R. Rosendaal, Margreet Kloppenburg   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comfort and Quality of Life of Cancer Patients

Asian Nursing Research, 2007
This study aimed to quantify the comfort level and quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients, to identify the variables associated with comfort level and QoL, and to identify the relationship between comfort level and QoL.This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. The participants comprised 100 cancer patients, of which 98 were analyzed. Participants
Keum-Soon Kim, PhD, RN, So-Hi Kwon, BC-PCM, MSN   +1 more
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Patient comfort from the technologist perspective: factors to consider in mammographic imaging

, 2017
Christina C Mendat,1 Dave Mislan,2 Lisa Hession-Kunz2 1Human Factors MD, Charlotte, NC, 2Hologic Inc., Marlborough, MA, USA Abstract: A sample size of 280 certified mammography technologists were surveyed to understand what factors affect patient ...
Mislan D, Mendat CC, Hession-Kunz L
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