Title: Navigating Burnout in Healthcare: Unlocking Resilience Through Neuroscience and Micro-Recovery
Burnout remains a critical issue among healthcare professionals, driven by increasing demands, resource constraints and the emotional toll of caregiving. This presentation explores burnout through the lens of neuroscience, exploring how chronic stress affects the brain’s reward, decision-making and emotional regulation systems. With a specific focus on high-stress environments – such as emergency departments, rural clinics, and maritime healthcare settings – the session introduces the concept of “micro-recovery moments,” small, intentional actions that help regulate the brain’s stress response and promote wellbeing. Key areas of discussion will include evidence-based strategies for personal resilience grounded in neuroscience, such as self-regulation techniques and practical methods to manage stress in real-time. Participants will gain insights into how understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of burnout can empower them to implement meaningful, sustainable changes that enhance their wellbeing, even in the most demanding healthcare environments.
Dr. Zoe Wyatt is an Australian registered (AASW) Mental Health Social Worker with over a decade of experience in the psychological wellbeing space. She holds a PhD in trauma and resilience, focusing on the integration of trauma-informed approaches within clinical and educational settings. Dr Wyatt has extensive experience working across diverse populations globally, developing and delivering mental health training, consulting on wellbeing initiatives and publishing widely on trauma, resilience and mental health. Her work emphasises building resilience and promoting sustainable mental health practices for individuals, teams, and organisations. Dr Wyatt continues to provide international expertise, supporting clients and organisations in navigating challenges and fostering mental resilience in today’s high-demand environments.
Title: Comprehensive Management of Swallowing Disorders
Dysphagia – difficulties in swallowing – are a major factor involved in malnutrition in many cases. Nutritionists can benefit from better understanding this complex process. “Comprehensive Management of Swallowing Disorders” by Ricardo L. Carrau, Thomas Murry and Rebecca J. Howell (San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing: 2017) is one of the most comprehensive books on dysphagia. Its contents inform on the nature of swallowing, the etiology of relevant disease, evaluations, diagnosis and interventions for swallowing problems in adults. It could thus be useful for nutritionists and dietitions, pediatricians, occupational therapists, gastroenterologists, otorhinolaryngologists, neurologists, surgeons, speech and language pathologists, and families of patients with swallowing problems. This second edition textbook, which was published in 2017, is divided into seven sections that each address a fundamental knowledge gap, providing a comprehensive foundation from which future treatment innovation can be made.
Ghazi SH is a professional affiliated with the Department of Speech Therapy at the School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Specializing in speech therapy, Ghazi SH is dedicated to advancing the field through academic contributions and clinical expertise. Their work focuses on improving communication and quality of life for individuals with speech and language disorders, reflecting a commitment to healthcare excellence.
Title: Petroleum jelly and COVID-19 prevention
Background: Since the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has had a significant impact on public health and also the clinical benefits of the medications are so limited, preventive measures may be able to help control its spread. Because of the petroleum jelly compound could alter the physicochemical properties that affect adhesion, we investigated the preventive role of Petroleum jelly on covid-19 infection.
Material and methods: Forty people with no sign and no history of covid-19 infection, was included in this study. They use petroleum jelly (Vaseline) nasally twice a day for about two months. After that time, participants tested by RT-qPCR for determine any infection with SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Results: There was a significant difference in terms of RT-PCR results between the intervention and control groups.
Conclusions: Petroleum jelly may be effective in preventing covid-19 infection.|
Keywords: COVID-19, pandemics, reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, public health
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic is a worldwide threat to health. The WHO characterized the COVID-19 outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern in 2020 and it was classified as a pandemic the following year. The pandemic, which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has had a significant influence on worldwide public health and socioeconomic stability, necessitating the development of effective vaccinations and therapies.
Pedram Yaghmouri, a Ph.D. holder in Medical Physiology with 11 years of research experience. Based in Sanandaj, Kurdistan, He collaborate with specialists at an ophthalmology clinic. My work includes publishing a study on Vaseline’s effects on COVID-19 and researching selenium nanoparticles’ impact on sperm. He aim to develop stem cell therapies for optic nerve damage in diabetic patients. In my free time, He enjoy reading, movies, and personal pursuits.
Title: Nurses’ Knowledge and Contributing Factors Regarding Adverse Medication Events at Intensive Care Units: A Cross Sectional Study in Makkah Hospitals, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Introduction: Medication errors are a major concern in the healthcare setting, as they result from the inappropriate use of products related to the treatment or the effects that lead to harm. In Saudi Arabia, prescription errors constitute nearly one-fifth of all medication errors, but there is a difference in dealing with the process of using medications based on each country and its background.
Aim: To assess the ICU nurses’ knowledge and contributing factors regarding adverse medication events at Makkah City Hospitals in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: The study was a cross-Sectional Study Designed among nurses at different hospitals in Makkah City in Saudi Arabia. A random Probability sampling technique will be used to choose the appropriate sample of nurses The sample size was 155. Valid and reliable knowledge, on medication errors questionnaire was used. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 for Microsoft Windows was used to analyze all the data.
Results: There was good knowledge regarding adverse medication events for (13.5%) of or participants. Most of the participants (86.5%) had poor knowledge regarding adverse medication events. The mean for knowledge Among ICU Nurses About Adverse Medication Events among males(4.81), and females (4.28). There was no significant statistical relationship regarding knowledge among ICU nurses about adverse medication events with gender, p-value=0.598, education level, p-value=0.089, workplace, p-value=0.376. There was a significant statistical relationship regarding knowledge Among ICU Nurses About Adverse Medication Events with age, p-value=0.002, nationality, p-value=0.000, role/profession, p-value=0.002.
Conclusion and Recommendation: The study’s result emphasizes underscores the importance of enhancing ICU nurses’ knowledge and skills related to adverse medication events. Hospital management should provide training opportunities to help nurses develop their knowledge and skills in medication administration to prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety.
Keywords: Adverse-Medication Events, Causing Factors, Cross-Sectional, Hospitals, Knowledge, Nurses, ICU.
Rasha Abdulmohsen Allehebi is affiliated with the University of Hail, located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Title: Protective measures issued in time of pandemic to control physical and psychological violence
The purpose of this study was to find out what is the effectiveness of the protection measures issued to control physical and psychological violence against the users of the Ombudsman’s Office in Alto Trujillo, in times of a pandemic. A non-experimental, qualitative phenomeno logical study was carried out, since with this method it was possible to describe the perceived subject, in this case the users of the Defensoría de la Mujer-Alto Trujillo, recognizing and validating the knowledge, as well as the description of the phenomenon insofar as the subject describes the lived experience and the meaning it had, how he experienced it and how he interpreted it. The population was made up of 10 users of the Women’s Ombudsman’s Office, considering only those users who were present at the time of applying the in-depth interview and who had their protection measures, the in-depth interview on the effectivenesof the measures was used as an instrument. protection measures. The results showed that the protection measures did not guarantee the protection stipulated in these, since most of the aggressors did not comply with the restrictions imposed by the judge, evidencing that the interviewees continue to suffer physical abuse such as pulling their hair, slapping, kicking , etc. as well as aggressions or psychological violence such as insults, offenses and humiliations.
Laddy Estelita Murga Alayo, was born on august 8, 1988, in the city of eternal spring Trujillo- Peru. From a very young age he showed interest in helping women victims of violence, which led him to study law, obtaining the degree of lawyer. joining the Women’s Ombudsman in 2016 to help and advise cases of violence against women. This prompted her to study a Master’s degree specialized in violence against women. She is currently a Master with her own legal study dedicated to handling cases of violence against women and family members.
Title: Pharmaceutical Molecule and Development: Driving Innovation and Economic Growth
Focusing on pharmaceutical molecule development primarily aims to position Saudi Arabia as a prominent center for pharmaceutical innovation worldwide. This initiative is in line with Vision 2030’s goals of diversifying the economy, generating employment opportunities, and improving the overall quality of life. The objective is to establish Saudi Arabia as the foremost biotechnology hub in the MENA region by 2030 and as a global center for biotechnology by 2040. The main objectives are to decrease reliance on oil, create 11,000 new job opportunities by 2030 and 55,000 by 2040, and cultivate a strong environment for pharmaceutical research and development (R&D), utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). The pharmaceutical market in Saudi Arabia is experiencing growth due to an increasing number of patients and a strong demand for domestically manufactured generic drugs. Nevertheless, obstacles such as restricted market entry, intricate regulations, and insufficient innovation productivity endure. Substantial progress can be achieved by employing technology to tackle these difficulties through deliberate actions like government incentives, global collaborations, improved infrastructure for clinical trials, and AI-powered drug discovery. The successful implementation of this initiative is anticipated to have a significant and far-reaching effect on Saudi Arabia’s economy and pharmaceutical sector. It will contribute to the expansion of the non-oil GDP, improve global competitiveness, and foster a dynamic innovation ecosystem. This emphasis not only corresponds with the wider objectives of Vision 2030 but also establishes the foundation for Saudi Arabia to become a worldwide frontrunner in pharmaceutical innovation and economic diversification
Abdulmohsen Al Rohaim is affiliated with the College of Pharmacy at the University of Shaqra, located at KSA.
Title: BASANT a Unique Polyherbal Formulation for a Healthy Vagina
BASANT is composed of Curcumin (diferuloyl methane), Aloe vera, purified extracts of Amla (Emblica Officinalis) and Neem (Azadirachta Indica) along with pharmacopially approved excipients. It has remarkable efficacy of curing Vaginosis (abnormal vaginal discharge), restoring vaginal pH to 4.5 of healthy vagina. It is effective also in women incurable by antibiotics: Metronidazole, Clinmamycin plus chlortrimazole. BASANT inhibits the growth of all WHO strains and clinical isolates of N.gonorrhoeae, including those resistant to penicillin, tetracycline, nalidixic acid and ciproflaxin. It has pronounced inhibitory action against Candida glabrata, Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis isolated from women with vulvo-vaginal candidiasis, including those resistant to azole drugs and amphotericin B. BASANT exercises high virucidal action against HIV and inhibits the entry of HIV in cells with either CCR5 or CXCR4 receptors. It not only kills HPV-16, but is also astonishingly effective in eliminating HPV-16 from infected cervical cells rendering the Pap smear to normal state. With due approval of Drugs Regulatory Authorities, it has undergone successfully safety and efficacy trials. It has been passed onto a company M/s Bipha Drug Laboratories, Kerala for making it available to public.
G P Talwar is affiliated with the Talwar Research Foundation in India.
Title: : Radiographic Evaluation of Position and Angulation of Impacted Maxillary Canines in Cleft Palate Cases
Objective: To evaluate the position and angulation of impacted maxillary canines in unilateral and bilateral cleft lip and palate cases and compare them to noncleft cases.
Material and method: In this study 60 patients OPGs were taken out of which 20 (12 males, 8 females) presented with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) (Group I), 20 (15 males, 5 females) had bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) (Group II) and 20 (13 males, 7 females) had no clefts (Group III). All the subjects had impacted maxillary canines (bilateral or unilateral). Cases with 2/3rd canine root completion were selected. Intruis suite R2 software was used to determine the position and angulation of the canine.
Results: A total of 63% (37) of the canines were in Sector 1, and 31% (18) were in Sector 2. In-depth of canine impaction relative to the root of the incisor maximum canines were in Grade II and Grade III at 45% (27) and 36% (22) respectively. Angulation of the canine relative to the intercondylar line was seen most in Group II (75%) and (19%) in Group I as compared to the noncleft group (Group III). No difference was seen in the position of canine impaction for buccally and palatally canines and for the unilateral and bilateral cleft groups or the noncleft and cleft groups.
Conclusions: The majority of the impacted canines had cusp tips located in sectors II and III. In almost all cases, angulation did not increase the prediction of eventual impaction, although it may have contributed slightly in Sector II.
Rohit Kulshrestha is a Specialist Orthodontist at Aesthetic Dental Center, Abu Dhabi, and a Consultant Orthodontist at Shine and Smile Dental Clinic, Dubai. A Platinum Invisalign provider since 2016, he earned his Bachelor’s from Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai, and his Master’s from Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, followed by an MSc in Orthodontics from the University of Turin, Italy. An expert in biomechanics, dental materials, micro-implants, and clear aligners, Dr. Rohit has co-authored over 100 scientific articles and a textbook. He serves as National Editor for the Indian Journal of Orthodontics and is on the editorial boards of five other journals. He is an active member of the Indian Orthodontic Society, the Indian Dental Association, and the European Aligner Society.
Title: : Independent nursing consultations are a desirable component of healthcare
The paper argues that the widespread implementation of a new healthcare service called “independent nursing consultation” will significantly improve the functioning of the healthcare system and enhance the quality of medical services. This new service requires modifying the traditional healthcare organization, which assumes that a doctor is necessary in every case, thus limiting the prompt initiation and management of treatment. The paper first reviews the training of nurses in Poland and compares it with two other countries. It identifies healthcare areas where nursing consultations are highly justified and beneficial. The implementation of independent nursing consultations is illustrated through the example of the LUX MED Medical Center. The methods for ensuring the appropriate quality of nursing consultations provided by the exemplary institution are also described. The paper justifies why the extensive introduction of nursing consultations will increase access to healthcare services, improve their quality, and positively impact the size and development of the nursing workforce.
Danuta Abram, born on July 17, 1984, in Nysa, Poland, is the Nurses Manager at LUX MED in Opole and a lecturer at the State Academy of Applied Sciences in Nysa. She holds Master’s degrees in Nursing and Pedagogy, specializing in Family and Epidemiological Nursing. Danuta plans to pursue a doctoral dissertation on evaluating AI systems in nursing. At LUX MED, she oversees a nursing team providing dermatology, infectious disease consultations, and more. As a lecturer, she teaches Primary Health Care and Medical Didactics and coordinates promotion for the Nursing program. She has also presented on telemedicine at the Polish Society of Health Economics Symposium.
Title: Prevention and Improved Treatment of Diabetes using a Micronutrient Mixture, Probiotics, Omega3, and Collagen Peptides
Diabetes mellitus is a progressive chronic disease associated with enhanced levels of fasting glucose, HbA1C, and insulin resistance. Despite diabetic medications, which reduce the blood level of glucose but not the causes of the disease, complications such as retinopathy, nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy, and heart disease develop. External stressors which include poor diet and lifestyle, and excessive exposure to environmental toxins increase the levels of certain internal stressors such as oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. These internal stressors damage the insulin receptors causing accumulation of glucose in the blood leading to diabetes type II. Despite valuable recommendations for improving diet and lifestyle, and avoiding environmental toxins, the risk of developing diabetes type II continues to increase. In addition to elevated levels of oxidative stress and chronic inflammation, there are other internal stressors which include intestinal dysbiosis, omega-3-fatty acids dysfunction, oxidative damage to insulin receptors, and increased activity of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4), which prevents the secretion of insulin from the pancreas to the blood, contribute to the development and progression of diabetes type II. Addressing one of these internal stressors at a time may not produce an optimal benefit. To prevent and improve treatment of diabetes type II, this review proposes to address all external and internal stressors at the same. The proposal includes (a) adoption of good diet, healthy lifestyle, and reducing exposure to environmental toxins, (b) supplementation with a micronutrient mixture which would simultaneously reduce oxidative stress and chronic inflammation by elevating the levels of antioxidant enzymes and antioxidant compounds, (c) probiotics with prebiotics which would reverse the intestinal dysbiosis, (d) in patients with insulin resistance, omega-3-fatty acids directly activate the insulin receptor-linked signaling protein AKT which signals glucose transporter-4 (GLUT-4) to migrate to the cell surface and allows entry of glucose inside the cells, and (e) collagen peptides which increase the secretion of insulin by inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) activity. The proposed plan may prevent and in combination with drugs may improve their effectiveness in diabetes type II.
Kedar N Prasad is associated with Engage Global Inc., located at USA.
Title: Effects of Pain Neuroscience Education and Physiotherapy on Chronic Low Back Pain, Fear of Movement and Functional Status: A Randomised Pilot Study
Background: Chronic non-specific low back pain is a non-harmous condition often found in the general population. It is one of the most significant disabilities and needs different treatment modalities. This study investigates the effects of pain neuroscience education and physiotherapy on pain intensity, fear of movement and functional status in a Lithuanian cohort with non-specific low back pain. Methods: The study was performed at the primary health care unit in Kaunas, Lithuania. The key inclusion criterion was persistent non-specific low back pain longer than three months and which affects daily life functions. Thirty participants (mean 33.47, SD 4.38 years age, 70% women) were randomised into two training groups with and without pain neuroscience education (for a total of 60 min of teaching). Physiotherapy was performed twice per week during 45 min/session for a period of 10 weeks with exercises which strengthen, stabilize, and stretch the spinal cord muscles. Outcomes included pain intensity, kinesiophobia and disability and these were measured by self-scored questionnaires (numeric rating scale, Tampa scale for kinesiophobia-11, Oswestry disability index and the Roland-Morris questionnaire, respectively). Results: The results indicate that both groups improved in the measured outcomes, with the only difference between them being a better improvement in kinesiophobia in the group receiving physiotherapy and pain neuroscience education. Conclusions: The results of this study confirm that a relatively short intervention of pain neuroscience education enhances the effects of physiotherapy and should be implemented in clinical practice.
Barbora Styraite is affiliated with the Department of Rehabilitation at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences in Kaunas, Lithuania.
Title: Salt Consumption, Obesity and Hypertension in Young Adult Girls in Mumbai
In Indian adolescents and young adults, prevalence of hypertension is increasing. Increased prevalence is because of many factors like change in eating habits, consumption of processed food, food junk and sedentary lifestyle. Hypertension which develops in childhood/ adolescence persists in adulthood. Therefore this study was conducted to determine salt consumption, obesity and hypertension in girls between 18-20 years of age. The study included 120 girls from different colleges in Mumbai. Data was collected using a questionnaire. Height, weight was measured and BMI was calculated. Blood pressure was measured using a digital sphygmomanometer. Seventy-nine girls had normal blood pressure whereas 41 girls were hypertensive. In the hypertensive group 11 girls had elevated BP, 18 girls had stage I HT and 12 girls had stage II hypertension. There was a significant correlation between BMI and HT. In the study 36.7% girls were underweight and 23.3% girls were overweight 4.5% girls were obese. The highest percentage of underweight girls was observed in stage II hypertension (41.7%). Girls were found to be consuming a lot of salty foods (pickle, pizza, burger, cheese, mayonnaise, Indian fried snacks- chakali, kachori, salted boondi, salted peanuts, popcorn, cheeselings, French fries, soya chips, corn chips, wheat puffs etc). No significant correlation was observed between sodium intake and BP. However, the highest mean consumption of salty foods was found in stage I HT subjects compared to elevated and stage II HT subjects. Sedentary activity was reported by 92% subjects. Only 6.7% had moderate activity and very few (0.8%) were doing heavy physical activity. The present study suggests that healthy diets and physical activity are important to reduce the risk of hypertension in young girls.
Professor Rita Patil teaches at Maniben Nanavati Women’s College, affiliated with SNDT Women’s University in Mumbai.
Title: Protective measures issued in time of pandemic to control physical and psychological violence
The purpose of this study was to find out what is the effectiveness of the protection measures issued to control physical and psychological violence against the users of the Ombudsman’s Office in Alto Trujillo, in times of a pandemic. A non-experimental, qualitative phenomeno logical study was carried out, since with this method it was possible to describe the perceived subject, in this case the users of the Defensoría de la Mujer-Alto Trujillo, recognizing and validating the knowledge, as well as the description of the phenomenon insofar as the subject describes the lived experience and the meaning it had, how he experienced it and how he interpreted it. The population was made up of 10 users of the Women’s Ombudsman’s Office, considering only those users who were present at the time of applying the in-depth interview and who had their protection measures, the in-depth interview on the effectivenesof the measures was used as an instrument. protection measures. The results showed that the protection measures did not guarantee the protection stipulated in these, since most of the aggressors did not comply with the restrictions imposed by the judge, evidencing that the interviewees continue to suffer physical abuse such as pulling their hair, slapping, kicking , etc. as well as aggressions or psychological violence such as insults, offenses and humiliations.
Dalila Elvia Bermudez Bailon, was born on April 9, 1995, in the district of Huamachuco, land of history and bravery in the department of La Libertad – Peru. From a very young age, service activities caught her attention, which is why she decided to study Psychology, achieving a degree in Psychology. To begin her work experience in 2018, she registered as a professional volunteer at the Alto Trujillo Women’s Ombudsman’s Office, where it allowed her to guide and contribute to the well-being of vulnerable women, which is why she was motivated to study a Master’s degree in intervention. in violence against women. Currently she works in various projects against violence against women in different departments of the country, with different NGOs, she continues to learn and train.
Title: Mistakes in the planning of dissertation research by graduate students in clinical departments
Report: The postgraduate specialist training program contains a scientific component (in-house research, preparation of publications based on the results, certification based on its results). The success of the work depends on how it is planned from a scientific, legal and ethical perspective. It is mandatory to publish the results of the conducted research in peer-reviewed scientific publications or in scientific publications indexed in international databases. The Ethics Committee of a scientific organization that trains a specialist in graduate school is obliged to conduct an ethical examination of scientific projects and ensure to the public that the author’s research meets ethical standards and does not violate the law.
The purpose of the work: to analyze the quality of the packages of documents for planned research submitted by graduate students of KSMU to the ethics committee of the university in 2019-2022. 260 papers were analyzed, of which 70 had no comments, 138 had errors that were eliminated without changing the design of the work, 52 required significant revision, 5 researchers applied after completing the study, 1 project was not approved. The work done revealed defects in the planning of research work, the analysis of which was carried out. The main comments concerned the justification of the number of study participants, the formation of comparison groups, the writing of a protocol and a sheet of informed consent of the patient to participate in the study, knowledge of the legislation of the Russian Federation. The author examines in detail the situations when and from whom consent to medical intervention should be obtained based on current international and ethical documents. According to the shortcomings presented, recommendations are presented, which, in the author’s opinion, will be useful both for researchers and for their supervisors and will serve to improve the quality of the planned work.
Marina Guryleva works at Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russian Federation.
Title: Acute pancreatitis and urinary infection complicated with diabetic ketoacidosis
Acute pancreatitis has a growing incidence and is one of the abdominal inflammatory processes that most frequently requires hospitalization. Likewise, urinary tract infections are a frequent problem and constitute one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide, being one of the firstcauses of morbidity, constituting the second cause of infection, after respiratory infections. In acute pancreatitis, elevated blood glucose above 200 mg/dl is a single criterion of severity and is sufficient to differentiate between severe and mild cases. The appearance of Diabetes Mellitus has also been described as a late consequence, after acute pancreatitis. In this case, the patient was diagnosed with diabetic onset with metabolic acidosis in the context of obesity, severe hyperlipidemia, acute pancreatitis, and urinary tract infection.
Belen Morales Franco works at Hospital de la Vega Lorenzo Guirao in Spain.
Title: Strategies to Alleviate the Burden Experienced by Informal Caregivers of Persons With Severe Mental Disorders in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Scoping Review
There is considerable evidence of the burden of care encountered by informal caregivers of persons with severe mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries. This scoping review aims to identify and describe the extent and type of evidence on the existing strategies for alleviating the burden of care among informal caregivers of persons with severe mental disorders in low- and middle income countries. A systematic literature search was completed following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews. The participants, concept, and context framework was used to guide the search for literature sources across 5 databases: PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO for published literature and ProQuest for unpublished literature. This review included studies that reported on evaluated or recommended caregiver interventions and support strategies in low- and middle-income countries. The search was limited to studies conducted between 2001 and 2021, and only papers written in English were considered for inclusion. Using the Covidence software, 2 reviewers independently screened the papers, applied the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The relevant studies and reported outcomes were summarized, organized, and analyzed descriptively using numeric summary analysis and deductive content analysis. Of the 18,342 studies identified, 44 (0.24%) met the inclusion criteria. The included studies were from 16 low- and middle income countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and South and North America. The identified strategies were grouped into 2 categories: implemented and recommended intervention strategies. Identified strategies included community-based interventions, psychoeducation interventions, support groups, cognitive behavioral therapy, spirituality-based interventions, smartphone-based interventions. and In addition, mindfulness and empowerment, collaborative interventions, standard care, financial and social support, counseling, occupation-based interventions, policy and legislature, and access to mental health care were identified. The findings revealed that psychoeducational interventions were the most preferred strategy for alleviating burden, however their benefits were short lived when compared with peer-led support groups.
Olindah is a senior lecturer at the Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cape Town. She currently lectures an undergraduate course in mental health and a postgraduate course in occupational therapy within primary healthcare settings. She is responsible for supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. Her research interests are on improving the quality and efficiency of mental health services in low-resource settings and her PhD project focused on developing strategies for supporting informal caregivers of persons with severe mental disorders in rural South Africa.
Title: Psychosocial effects of the soil subsidence disaster (ongoing), caused by salgema extraction, in the city of maceió/al
Mental health and psychosocial care in the context of disasters is a field of knowledge and intervention still under construction and little developed in Brazilian public policies. In the last two decades, several efforts have been made to overcome this gap and develop this field technically and scientifically. Understanding the disaster and its impact on the lives of communities is essential to develop responses guided by SUS concepts and guidelines (Santos, et al., 2021). Thinking about mental health and psychosocial care in a disaster situation requires knowledge of public policies and national guidelines in the area, as well as knowledge of the local network where the actions of different actors will be developed and the living conditions in which they are inserted. , respecting the conditions in which the community lived before the disaster, as well as intervening in the construction of an environment conducive to a healthy discussion, regarding the future environment in which it will reside, such as health care, leisure, school, housing, among other social policies. In this article, we highlight the health aspect, as a fundamental element for the target subjects of communities affected by disasters. The WHO (World Health Organization) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not just the absence of disease or infirmity. Illness, on the other hand, is generally described as a condition that causes disturbances in the normal functioning of the body or mind and can result in symptoms and health problems. Thus, the relationship between health and illness is influenced by several historical, social, religious, scientific and cultural factors that have shaped the way these concepts are understood and viewed (Cubelli, 2018). In this sense, and contrary to the movement created by Capital, which prioritizes goods and services to the detriment of human life and the consequences of these disasters for health, we need to understand how the communities affected by the phenomenon of subsidence in Maceió were – and are being – affected, The setbacks of this imperialist policy by the multinational Brasken make sense on a psychosocial level.
Sheila Erika Ferro Ramalho Nobre works at University of Business and Social Science in Paraguay.
Title: Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding in infant at the public health center of ile Bura
Mother’s milk is the best food for babies. Exclusive breastfeeding according to WHO is the best method of feeding babies. especially in the period from newborn to 6 months old without being supplemented by other additional foods. Based on literature review and previous research, the practice of exclusive breastfeeding is influenced by various factors, including, factors such as maternal age, employment, maternal knowledge, family support, support from health workers and IMD process. This research aims to analyze the factors of maternal age, employment, knowledge mother, family support, support from health workers and the IMD process for breastfeeding Exclusively for babies. Method: Observational quantitative analytical research with a cross sectional approach. The research was conducted in the Ilebura Community Health Center area, from August to September 2020 with a sample of breastfeeding mothers who have babies aged 6-12 months, with sampling is in the form of total sampling. The variables in this research consist of independent variables namely maternal age, maternal occupation, maternal knowledge, family support, support from health workers, and the IMD process. The dependent variable is exclusive breastfeeding. This research obtained 71 samples of breastfeeding mothers. The research results showed that the majority respondents (78.9%) who gave exclusive breastfeeding were aged 25-35 years, had a high level of good knowledge and not work. All respondents also received support from families and health workers, as well as the majority of respondents (85.9) who breastfed Exclusively undergoes the IMD process. Multivariate test results show factors the most significant is the IMD factor. Conclusion: This research shows that no there is a relationship between maternal age, maternal occupation, maternal knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding, and there is a relationship between the IMD process and exclusive breastfeeding. The most important factor The dominant influence on exclusive breastfeeding is the process of implementing Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD).
Secilia Serly Kebo, born in Larantuka 07 November 1982. In 2006 she graduated as a midwife and worked as a midwife in a very remote village. There were many shortcomings experienced while being a village midwife, namely electricity problems, internet networks and difficulties with public transportation. In 2009 she moved to work. a Community Health Center which is also still in a remote area. Working as a midwife at a Community Health Center, I experienced many things. I had to understand the culture and traditions of the community which presented many challenges in serving maternal and child health. In 2019 I continued my midwife education at Airlangga University, Surabaya and interested in continuing to serve the community, especially mothers and babies, with an approach to families and society. The approach taken is expected to support the health of mothers and babies. Many things that exist in society can be used as learning material to see the factors that influence each other on the development of maternal and child health. To achieve a good level of maternal and child health we need many factors that mutually support each other. I believe that by understanding all the supporting factors that exist we are able to create improvements and improve the status of public health.
Title: APOROPHOBIA: a useful and current reflection for tomorrow’s social complexity
The contributions presented address aporophobia in contemporary Brazilian society, focusing on various dimensions of the phenomenon. It highlights the contradiction between ethical principles, proclaimed human rights and the practice of systemic rejection of poverty. Aporophobia is associated with hate crimes against the poor, highlighting a conflict between the protection of individual rights and the fight against discrimination. The relationship between economic inequality, structural poverty and aporophobia is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of disseminating the debate in educational and media contexts. The urgency of tackling social inequalities is recognized, especially in the face of the necropolitics exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The influence of political discourses on the culture of hate is discussed, pointing to the need for measures that promote social inclusion and the eradication of poverty. In the context of the fight against aporophobia, the importance of effective public policies aimed at social equity and need for measures that promote social guaranteeing basic human rights is highlighted. In summary, the collective contributions converge towards a critical reflection on building a fairer, more inclusive and humane society, pointing out ways to prevent and eliminate aporophobia.
The professionals who wrote this paper are dedicated to working on health policy in Brazil, as well as the relationships that take place in society, with the SUS (Unified Health System) being the means by which we fight to guarantee rights for the population. In this sense, we seek to develop studies that contribute to societal development, through socio-cultural phenomena such as Aporophobia.
Title: Quality assessment of diabetic care in Armed Force Hospital Southern region
Objective: This study aimed to assess the current status of care provided by the Diabetes Center at Armed Forces Hospital (AFH).
Methods: This study was cross-sectional and conducted at the AFH in the Southern region during the period from January to June 2023. The study was conducted using the patient’s data sheet and a questionnaire to investigate the demographics and clinical characteristics of patients as well as the quality of care provided to the patients.
Results: This study included 180 diabetic patients; 52.2% were males, 61.1% had uncontrolled blood sugar, 37.8% were hypertensive, and 45% were obese. Around 60.6% reported receiving high-quality care. The quality of care was significantly affected by secondary education (p = 0.037), university education (p = 0.006), monthly income of more than 10,000 SR (p = 0.022), glycemic control (p = 0.039), and body mass index (p = 0.0001).
Conclusion: A good level of quality care was provided to the diabetic patients; however, it requires more improvement.
Hamad Mahdi AlQahtani is a Senior Registrar, Family Medicine and works at Armed Forces Hospital, Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia.
Title: Case of treatment of solid pseudopapillary pancreatic tumor
Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas, accounting for less than 3% of all pancreatic neoplasms, predominantly affects young women between the ages of 20 and 30. The prognosis for this condition is generally optimistic, as more than 85% of patients experience a complete cure following successful tumor resection. A clinical case from this publication illustrates the outcomes of surgical intervention in a patient with a malignant pancreatic tumor. The patient, known as M., born in 1998, received inpatient treatment at the prestigious I.K. Akhunbaeva National Hospital of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic from January 12, 2015, to January 26, 2015, presenting with a pancreatic head lesion discovered during surgery. Consequently, the decision was made to extend the surgical procedure. Subsequent histopathological examination confirmed the presence of a solid pseudopapillary tumor. Further immunohistochemical analysis identified positive expressions of synaptophysin, vimentin, neuron-specific enolase, B-catenin (nuclear reaction), PR, CK18, and CD10 in the tumor cells, assisting in characterizing the lesion histologically. This rare tumor type typically remains asymptomatic and is often incidentally detected or discovered upon reaching a significant size. Remarkably, the patient in this case displayed a favorable clinical progression without any indicators of disease advancement or recurrence over the seven-year post-treatment follow-up period. In conclusion, solid pseudopapillary tumor signifies a rare yet highly specialized malignant growth that predominantly emerges in young females. The clinical narrative depicted in this case study underscores the generally positive nature of this condition.
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Title: Functional Outcome of Subvastus versus Medial Parapatellar Approaches for Total Knee Replacement in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Cohort Study
Background: Subvastus approach and medial parapatellar approach are two major approaches for total knee replacement (TKR). There is no global consensus on the superiority of either approach in terms of functional outcomes. Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the functional outcome of TKR through subvastus approach and medial parapatellar approach by using patient-reported scores at 3-, 6-, and 12-month post-operative follow-ups.
Methods: This prospective cohort follow-up study included patients with knee osteoarthritis who underwent elective primary TKR either through the subvastus or medial parapatellar approaches at King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from January 2019 to December 2022. Scores from the self-reported Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) were compared in the two groups of patients at 3-, 6-, and 12-month post-operative follow-ups.
Results: A total of 98 patients were included, of which 37 underwent TKR through the subvastus approach and 61 through the medial parapatellar approach. There was an overall significant change over time in both WOMAC and OKS scores (P < 0.001). Patients who underwent the subvastus approach had significantly higher mean of WOMAC and OKS than patients with the medial parapatellar approach at the 3- and 6-month follow-ups (P < 0.05), but not at the 12-month follow-up.
Conclusions: For TKR, the medial parapatellar approach results in better functional outcomes at the 3- and 6- month follow-up periods compared with the subvastus approach.
Adnan Aladraii was born on November 11, 1981, in the Yemen. Graduated from UKM university in Malaysia and had Malaysian board of Orthopaedics and traumatology, Had MRCS, FRCS Ortho, Traumatology from RCSE in UK. Had Arthroplasty fellowship from istiyne university Istanbul, and Ortho one center India, and had Trauma fellowship from Charite hospital berlin. His curiosity led him get several fellowships and to excelled academically and clinical and has several research in Orthopaedics.
Title: Resilience strengths and processes in families with adolescent children: A contribution from the nurse specialist
Adolescence brings along new challenges, with effects on the families daily lives, which change their dynamics and lead to constant challenges and consequent adjustments in interfamily relationships. The aim of this study is to analyze the characteristics of parents and adolescents that are related to the strengths and processes of resilience in families with adolescent children. This is a quantitative, descriptive and correlational study whose data collection was carried out online through the application of a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Family Strengths Questionnaire (Melo & Alarcão, 2011) and the Communication Assessment Scale in Parenting (COMPA- P) (Portugal & Alberto, 2014). The sample consists of parents with teenage children between 14 and 17 years old. It suggested that family sociodemographic variables were not associated with family resilience processes. Regarding parental communication, there was a positive and significant relationship between its dimensions and the dimensions of the Family Strengths questionnaire. As for the characteristics of the adolescent, it was concluded that the health status was positively associated with family resilience processes. The regression model demonstrates that the adolescent’s health status, as well as the dimensions of meta-communication and trust/sharing of parents towards their children, are explanatory factors of the strengths and processes of family resilience. If nurses know the resilience forces and processes of families, they will be able to more easily develop adapted and appropriate responses to each family in order to promote family resilience, as it has a strong effect on the health and well-being of family members and on the family itself as a system.
Carla Isabel Quadrado Sanches works at Higher School of Health of the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda in Portugal.
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