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ASSIST: Refinement of a Benefits Navigator Intervention Among Low‐Income Pediatric Oncology Families

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Children with cancer living in poverty experience worse survival and quality of life. Interventions connecting low‐income families to benefits (e.g., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP] improve health outcomes; yet nearly 50% of SNAP‐eligible pediatric oncology families are unenrolled.
Puja J. Umaretiya, Selena Murcia Mendez, Jennifer Kellett, Sarah Wright, Marisel Ponton, Robin T. Higashi, Rahela Aziz‐Bose, Colleen A. Kelly, Ayesha Zia, Joanne Wolfe, Sandi L. Pruitt, Kira Bona   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Structure and function of the blood–brain barrier

Neurobiology of Disease, 2010
Neural signalling within the central nervous system (CNS) requires a highly controlled microenvironment. Cells at three key interfaces form barriers between the blood and the CNS: the blood-brain barrier (BBB), blood-CSF barrier and the arachnoid barrier. The BBB at the level of brain microvessel endothelium is the major site of blood-CNS exchange. The
Abbott, N. Joan, Patabendige, Adjanie A. K., Dolman, Diana E. M., Yusof, Siti R., Begley, David J.   +4 more
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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
wiley   +1 more source

Structural Barriers and Motivational Drivers in the Adoption of Edible Mushroom Cultivation in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Journal of Agricultural Extension
This study investigated the structural barriers and motivational drivers in the adoption of edible mushroom cultivation in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The study involved 105 beneficiaries of the National Mushroom Project, comprising 24 active, 48 aspiring, and ...
Daquin Cédric Awouafack, Mbogne, Donald Djipmegne , Ngwarh Perpetua Tuncha   +2 more
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Between Obligation and Aspiration: Motivation, Emotions, and Systemic Barriers in Online Professional Development for Rural Teachers

International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning
This study investigates how rural teachers in China experience online professional development (OPD), focusing on the affective, motivational, and structural dimensions of their engagement.
Rong Hua, Chunmei Yang, Jiawei Chen
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An empirical study of the pathology of organizational communications based on three branches model: A case study

Arab Economic and Business Journal, 2017
Understanding obstacles in front of communication system has turned into a critical task executed by managers. Present study analyzes major vulnerabilities to organizational communication from structural, behavioral and contextual aspects.
Mehdi Kheirandish, Hamed Abbaszadeh Avilagh, Najmeh Nazemi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

RETRACTED: Barriers and facilitators of childhood obesity prevention policies: A systematic review and meta-synthesis

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2023
ObjectivesChildhood obesity is one of the worldwide considerable public health challenges and many factors can play a role in its management. Therefore, this article examined the facilitators and barriers of childhood obesity prevention (COP) policies ...
Shahnaz Taghizadeh, Mohamad Ghazanfari Hashemi, Rahim Khodayari Zarnag, Ehsan Fayyazishishavan, Marjan Gholami, Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi, Leila Jahanbazi Gojani   +6 more
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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
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the Readability of Patient‐Facing Online Educational Materials for Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Together, leukemia and lymphoma account for 38.7% of newly diagnosed pediatric cancer cases in the United States each year. Many caregivers utilize online resources to inform medical health decisions. Understanding the readability of these materials is critical to ensuring comprehensible patient education.
Chloe Strege, Simone Intriago Tito, Courtney Popp, William C. Miller, Cindy Eide, Christen Ebens, Jakub Tolar   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

An [Imperfect] Case for Dyadic Research in Pediatric Psychosocial Oncology

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
Stephanie M. Nanos, Lindsay A. Jibb, Gary Rodin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source