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Newest firstThe California Department of Education (CDE) has operated the statewide, school-based, Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Program since 1989. Evaluating the impact of such a program is challenging in a real-world context, where multiple tobacco prevention activities have been ongoing for years and occur simultaneously. This study aimed to determine how TUPE funding was distributed geographically and whether i…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveNeuropsychiatric presentations are common across neurological and mental health services but they are often inadequately covered by core clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology training. Consequently, we aimed to identify components for a neuropsychiatry curriculum for clinical psychologists using a Delphi process. MethodWe completed a three-round e-Delphi study with 19 experts (clinical psycholo…
Open article record in new tab ↗Nursing students in undergraduate programmes exhibit comparable, sometimes higher, levels of poor mental health and substance use compared to the general population; however, this area remains under-researched in New Zealand. The study involved 172 nursing students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing programme at one tertiary institution in Auckland, New Zealand. Employing a mixed-methodology approach, a 29-questi…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Medical cannabis consumption is rising, but limited evidence informs the safety and efficacy of cannabis use in cancer patients. A national survey of oncology trainees found that most fellows felt insufficiently informed to make clinical recommendations about cannabis. Aim In this secondary analysis, we aimed to measure how frequently trainees recommend in favor of cannabis and determine factors influen…
Open article record in new tab ↗Legalization of non-medical cannabis in Canada was intended to protect youth health and safety by limiting access and raising awareness of safety and risks. The purpose of this qualitative research was to explore youths' perceptions of their cannabis health literacy and future educational needs. A convenience sample of youth aged 13 to 18 residing in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada who may or may not have consum…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: In agreement with the latest European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) on patient education for fibromyalgia (FM) treatment, nurses should be involved in the therapeutic plan of FM patients to provide information about the disease and pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches that can be used to mitigate symptoms, including the use of medical cannabis. This study aims to demonstrate the key r…
Mechanical ventilation (MV) management is a complex clinical strategy that requires interdisciplinary collaboration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the status of MV-related learning, educational needs, perceived facilitators, and barriers across multiple healthcare professions in a university hospital. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among medical doctors, nurses, clinical engineers, pharmacists, and…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveAbleism is rooted in attitudes that influence behaviors and decisions toward people with disabilities. To assess whether these attitudes vary by occupation, we compared the preferences for people with or without physical disabilities between clinicians, rehabilitation assistants, and individuals in other professions. MethodsData from 213,191 participants, collected online through Project Implicit, were an…
Open article record in new tab ↗The reported lack of adequate menopause care is a significant issue, leaving many women feeling isolated and unsupported as they navigate this transition. The increasing mainstream attention on menopause healthcare highlights the need to evaluate whether healthcare professionals are adequately educated and competent to provide effective care for menopausal women. The aim of this scoping review is to ascertain to w…
Open article record in new tab ↗Abstract Introduction Disposable electronic cigarettes (DEC) appeared in Switzerland in 2020. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of DEC use among youth (14-25 year olds) living in French-speaking Switzerland and their characteristics. Methods Data were obtained from a web-based survey conducted in August 2022. Participants were divided into four DEC user groups according to and were compared on s…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveTo provide an overview of country settings, study designs, pathogens, response stage, outcomes and monitoring periods that were described in studies that may provide evidence about effectiveness of training in infection prevention and control programmes, for health or social care workers. MethodsA systematic review was undertaken to find and summarise aspects of relevant studies published from 2000-2023.…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundNHS England issued commissioning guidance on 18 low-priority treatments which should not be routinely prescribed in primary care. We aimed to monitor the impact of an educational intervention delivered to regional prescribing advisors by senior pharmacists from NHS England on the primary care spend on low-priority items. MethodsAn opportunistic randomised, controlled parallel-group trial. Participants (c…
Open article record in new tab ↗AbstractObjectivesImplementing medical cannabis (MC) into a child’s daily routine can be challenging and there is a lack of guidance for its therapeutic use in schools in Canada. Our objective was to learn about the experiences of caregivers of school-aged children who require MC.MethodsQualitative description was used and caregivers were interviewed about MC in schools and in general. The transcripts were entered…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background:The 2018 legalisation of cannabis in Canada sparked concern and conversation about the potential negative impacts of youth cannabis use. It is clear that young people are already engaging in cannabis use for a variety of reasons; therefore, youth cannabis education is desirable to promote harm reduction and reduce the risk of adverse physical and mental health outcomes.Objective:To identify and categori…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMedical device industry payments to healthcare organisations (HCOs) can create conflicts of interest which can undermine patient care. One way of addressing this concern is by enhancing transparency of industry financial support to HCOs. MedTech Europe, a medical device trade body, operate a system of disclosure of education payments to European HCOs. This study aimed to characterise payments reported in…
BackgroundPolygenic risk scores (PRS) for breast and ovarian cancer risk are increasingly available to the public through clinical research and commercial genetic testing companies. Healthcare providers frequently report limited knowledge and confidence using PRS, representing a significant barrier to evaluation and uptake of this technology. We aimed to develop and evaluate the impact of a novel online educationa…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background:South Africa (SA) has one of the highest rates of youth unemployment and youth who are not in employment, education or training (NEET), even higher among Black South Africans. SA’s NEET rates are 3 times those of UK; 5.4 times of Germany; 1.3 times of Brazil; and 2.5 times of Malaysia. Given that youths between 15 and 24 years of age make up 24% of the total population, these are significant challenges…
Open article record in new tab ↗Parkinsons disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and presents with a heterogeneous group of symptoms. Managing these symptoms requires coordinated care from a neurology specialist and a primary care provider. Access to neurology care is limited for those patients with Parkinsons disease who reside in rural areas given financial and mobility constraints along with the rarity of specialty prov…
Open article record in new tab ↗(1) Background: In November 2017, medical cannabis was legalized in Poland. Until now, there have been no studies conducted to examine the perspectives of Polish physicians about their preferences regarding medical cannabis legal status and educational needs. (2) Methods: The survey was a self-developed online questionnaire with 57 participants. Participation was voluntary. The link was shared through a personal n…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundPeople of all ages and walks of life are bombarded with health claims from an array of sources. An understanding of evidence synthesis is important for people to make truly informed healthcare decisions. There is an increasing focus on the use of knowledge translation resources within healthcare; however, the development of these resources has often been poorly described or studied. ObjectivesThis study…