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A Novel Analysis On The Perception Of Physical Environmental Quality: An In-Depth Study Comparing The Neutrosophic Likert Scale With Score Function And The Classic Likert Scale - Statistical Analysis Of Data From A Restaurant Survey, Seher Bodur, Serpil Kaya, Selçuk Topal
A Novel Analysis On The Perception Of Physical Environmental Quality: An In-Depth Study Comparing The Neutrosophic Likert Scale With Score Function And The Classic Likert Scale - Statistical Analysis Of Data From A Restaurant Survey, Seher Bodur, Serpil Kaya, Selçuk Topal
Neutrosophic Sets and Systems
There are studies examining the quality of the physical environment in the restaurant industry. However, these studies have only been conducted using Likert scale. Since the neutrosophic scale has not been used in the restaurant industry before, it is considered to be an important gap. For this reason, it is aimed to investigate the perceptions of physical environmental quality in restaurants by using Likert and neutrosophic scales for the first time. By applying Exploratory Factor Analysis, evidence is presented that a single factor adequately incorporates both scales, thus optimising the assessment procedure. Their consistency and reliability in assessing environmental perceptions …
A Triangular Fuzzy Neutrosophic Model For Assessing And Optimizing Educational Quality In University Badminton Initiatives: A Comprehensive Study, Yi Zheng, Jun Chen
A Triangular Fuzzy Neutrosophic Model For Assessing And Optimizing Educational Quality In University Badminton Initiatives: A Comprehensive Study, Yi Zheng, Jun Chen
Neutrosophic Sets and Systems
The evaluation of teaching quality in public badminton classes at general universities primarily considers students' learning outcomes, teachers' teaching abilities, class organization, and the appropriateness of the teaching content. Evaluation criteria include students' mastery of skills, participation, interest development, and teachers' teaching methods, classroom management, and interaction effectiveness. By combining quantitative and qualitative approaches, the evaluation aims to assess teaching quality, promote improvements, enhance students' physical fitness and sports skills, and support teachers' professional development and improvement of teaching standards. The teaching quality evaluation of public badminton classes at general universities is a multi-attribute decision-making (MADM). In this paper, a …
Dvnn-Cocoso: A Hybrid Neutrosophic Model For Evaluating Social And Economic Impacts Of Sports Event, Changshun Bai, Pute Lan
Dvnn-Cocoso: A Hybrid Neutrosophic Model For Evaluating Social And Economic Impacts Of Sports Event, Changshun Bai, Pute Lan
Neutrosophic Sets and Systems
The evaluation of the social benefits of major sports events is a multifaceted process, focusing on assessing the positive impacts such events bring to a host city and society. These benefits include promoting public health, fostering national pride and social cohesion, boosting local economies, and improving infrastructure. This evaluation process can be viewed as a multiple-attribute decision making (MADM) problem. This study introduces a novel double-valued neutrosophic number CoCoSo (DVNN-CoCoSo) technique for MADM, incorporating DVNN Hamming distance (DVNNHD) and DVNN Logarithmic distance (DVNNLD). This method effectively handles the uncertainty inherent in evaluating social benefits. A numerical example of social benefits …
Solving The Shortest Path Based On The Traveling Salesman Problem With A Genetic Algorithm In A Fermatean Neutrosophic Environment, Prasanta Kumar Raut, Surapati Pramanik, Deepak Kumar Mohapatra, Srikanta Kumar Sahoo
Solving The Shortest Path Based On The Traveling Salesman Problem With A Genetic Algorithm In A Fermatean Neutrosophic Environment, Prasanta Kumar Raut, Surapati Pramanik, Deepak Kumar Mohapatra, Srikanta Kumar Sahoo
Neutrosophic Sets and Systems
The Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) is one of the most significant and well-known optimization problem that is frequently limited by uncertainty in edge lengths. Existing methods fail to effectively model and solve such problems in uncertain environments. To address this gap, we propose a novel approach that combines a genetic algorithm (GA) with Fermatean neutrosophic numbers to provide a more robust representation of uncertainty. This work presents a comprehensive framework for evaluating the shortest path in a given network by precisely characterizing uncertain edge lengths. The proposed methodology is tested on various TSP scenarios of varying complexities, demonstrating its ability …
Quality Assessment In Higher Education Management Using The Modified Marcos Method With Double-Valued Neutrosophic Numbers: A Case Study, Haihua Ding, Haifeng Chen
Quality Assessment In Higher Education Management Using The Modified Marcos Method With Double-Valued Neutrosophic Numbers: A Case Study, Haihua Ding, Haifeng Chen
Neutrosophic Sets and Systems
Quality is the core and soul of educational management, and educational management is the carrier of quality. Only by improving the efficiency and quality of educational management can we promote the healthy and long-term development of higher education. In the new era, universities should actively introduce education quality assurance theory and advanced management concepts, reform the education management quality assurance system, and thus play multiple educational functions such as enrollment management, student training, degree awarding, and quality evaluation. Based on the theoretical and event exploration of the quality assurance path of higher education management, China's higher education will inevitably embark …
Elevating Service Quality In Mass Sports Events Through Trapezoidal Neutrosophic Weighted Product Models, Yifang Zhao
Elevating Service Quality In Mass Sports Events Through Trapezoidal Neutrosophic Weighted Product Models, Yifang Zhao
Neutrosophic Sets and Systems
The evaluation of service quality in mass sports events is a structured process assessing aspects such as event organization, venue facilities, safety measures, staff services, and information dissemination. This evaluation assists organizers in identifying strengths and weaknesses, enabling optimization of services to enhance participant and spectator satisfaction. This study applies to the Weighted Product Method (WPM) integrated with Trapezoidal Neutrosophic Numbers (TNN) to address uncertainties inherent in multi-attribute decision-making. By presenting numerical examples and comparative analyses, the study demonstrates the effectiveness of the TNN-WPM technique. The findings provide a reliable framework for systematically evaluating service quality in mass sports events, …
An Efficient Neutrosophic Weighted Sum Approach With Insights Into Engineering Project Management Performance Assessment, Rong Yan, Yongguang Han, Liqing Hao
An Efficient Neutrosophic Weighted Sum Approach With Insights Into Engineering Project Management Performance Assessment, Rong Yan, Yongguang Han, Liqing Hao
Neutrosophic Sets and Systems
Project engineering management performance evaluation is a systematic assessment of various tasks in the project management process to measure performance in areas such as efficiency, quality, schedule, and cost control. Through evaluation, strengths and weaknesses in management can be identified, ensuring the achievement of project objectives and optimizing resource allocation. This evaluation not only helps improve the overall management level of engineering projects but also provides valuable experience and insights for future projects, thereby facilitating smooth implementation and successful delivery. The project engineering management performance evaluation is multiple-attribute decision-making (MADM). Recently, the weighted sum method (WSM) method has been established …
A Statistical Comparison Study Of A Real-Life Survey Data On Procedural Justice Via Neutrosophic Likert Scale With Score Function And Classical Likert Scale, Seher Bodur, Selçuk Topal, Hacı Gürkan
A Statistical Comparison Study Of A Real-Life Survey Data On Procedural Justice Via Neutrosophic Likert Scale With Score Function And Classical Likert Scale, Seher Bodur, Selçuk Topal, Hacı Gürkan
Neutrosophic Sets and Systems
The present study aims to examine the distinctions between Likert and Neutrosophic scales in their ability to measure organizational behaviors and the many dimensions of organizational justice. To evaluate procedural justice, 6 questions measuring procedural justice from the Learning Environment Questionnaire were used. Compared to the Likert scale, the Neutrosophic scale exhibited greater decision weights and a more distinct expression of participants' ideas due to its ability to capture more complex replies. The reliability of both scales was found to be high, as indicated by satisfactory Cronbach's alpha coefficients. The results of the exploratory factor analysis indicated that both scales …
Neutrosophic Sets And Systems, Vol. 78,2025, Florentin Smarandache, Mohamed Abdel-Basset, Maikel. Leyva Vazquez
Neutrosophic Sets And Systems, Vol. 78,2025, Florentin Smarandache, Mohamed Abdel-Basset, Maikel. Leyva Vazquez
Neutrosophic Sets and Systems
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New Insights Into Active Tectonics And Landscape Evolution Of The Northernmost Chilean Central Depression, A. Vega-Ruiz, P. Victor, K. Reicherter, A. Binnie, L. Evenstar, G. González, S. A. Binnie
New Insights Into Active Tectonics And Landscape Evolution Of The Northernmost Chilean Central Depression, A. Vega-Ruiz, P. Victor, K. Reicherter, A. Binnie, L. Evenstar, G. González, S. A. Binnie
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Active deformation and landscape evolution in North Chilean forearc involve multiscale tectonic processes, such as crustal thickening causing orogenic-scale uplift and faulting modulating the mountain-front landscape. In the Central Depression, faults redirecting Quaternary drainages are poorly understood due to their subtle surface expressions and limited structural data acquisition. To address this, we combined remote-sensing analysis of high-resolution DEMs, satellite and UAV imagery, new geomorphic mapping, structural data, and morphometric analysis with available surface age dating to identify and give temporal constraints on previously unmapped faults impacting drainages across this region. Our findings reveal the reactivation of east-vergent NNW-SSE reverse to …
Multi-Modal Framework For Autism Severity Assessment Using Spatio-Temporal Graph Transformers, Kush Gupta, Amir Aly, Emmanuel Ifeachor
Multi-Modal Framework For Autism Severity Assessment Using Spatio-Temporal Graph Transformers, Kush Gupta, Amir Aly, Emmanuel Ifeachor
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) remains challenging, as it often relies on subjective evaluations and traditional methods using fMRI data. This paper proposes an innovative multi-modal framework that leverages spatiotemporal graph transformers to assess ASD severity using skeletal and optical flow data from the MMASD dataset. Our approach captures movement synchronization between children with ASD and therapists during play therapy interventions. The framework integrates a spatial encoder, a temporal transformer, and an I3D network for comprehensive motion analysis. Through this multi-modal approach, we aim to deliver reliable ASD severity scores, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and offering a scalable, robust alternative to …
Caring To Care: Nurturing Icu Healthcare Professionals' Wellbeing For Enhanced Patient Safety, Emilio Rodriguez-Ruiz, Martina Maria Cornelia Van Mol, Joseph Maria Latour, Kristina Fuest
Caring To Care: Nurturing Icu Healthcare Professionals' Wellbeing For Enhanced Patient Safety, Emilio Rodriguez-Ruiz, Martina Maria Cornelia Van Mol, Joseph Maria Latour, Kristina Fuest
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Healthcare professionals working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care for patients suffering from a critical illness and their relatives. Working within a team of people with different personalities, competencies, and specialties, with constraints and demands might contribute to a working environment that is prone to conflicts and disagreements. This highlights that the ICU is a stressful place that can threaten healthcare professionals' wellbeing. This article aims to address the concept of wellbeing by describing how the stressful ICU work-environment threatens the wellbeing of health professionals and discussing how this situation jeopardizes patient safety. To promote wellbeing, it is imperative …
Digital Passivity-Based Control Of Underactuated Mechanical Systems, Mattia Mattioni, Pablo Borja
Digital Passivity-Based Control Of Underactuated Mechanical Systems, Mattia Mattioni, Pablo Borja
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Most sensors and controllers are discrete-time devices, which may have a detrimental impact on the performance of continuous-time control laws, even leading to unstable behaviors. This paper proposes a sampled-data passivity-based control approach that solves the regulation problem for discrete-time underactuated mechanical systems. Moreover, in contrast to other discrete-time controllers for these systems, the proposed control design method does not require the solution of partial differential equations. To illustrate the approach, we consider three case studies with computational details and simulations.
Prediction Of Compressive Strength Of Fly Ash-Recycled Mortar Based On Grey Wolf Optimizer–Backpropagation Neural Network, Jing Jing Shao, Lin Bin Li, Guang Ji Yin, Xiao Dong Wen, Yu Xiao Zou, Xiao Bao Zuo, Xiao Jian Gao, Shan Shan Cheng
Prediction Of Compressive Strength Of Fly Ash-Recycled Mortar Based On Grey Wolf Optimizer–Backpropagation Neural Network, Jing Jing Shao, Lin Bin Li, Guang Ji Yin, Xiao Dong Wen, Yu Xiao Zou, Xiao Bao Zuo, Xiao Jian Gao, Shan Shan Cheng
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
The evaluation of the mechanical performance of fly ash-recycled mortar (FARM) is a necessary condition to ensure the efficient utilization of recycled fine aggregates. This article describes the design of nine mix proportions of FARMs with a low water/cement ratio and screens six mix proportions with reasonable flowability. The compressive strengths of FARMs were tested, and the influence of the water/cement ratio (w/c) and age on the compressive strength was analyzed. Meanwhile, a backpropagation neural network (BPNN) model optimized by the grey wolf optimizer (GWO), namely the GWO-BPNN model, was established to predict the compressive strength of FARM. The input …
Mesoscale Modeling For Predicting Effective Properties And Damage Behavior Of Geopolymer Concrete, Feiyu Shi, Shanshan Cheng, Longyuan Li
Mesoscale Modeling For Predicting Effective Properties And Damage Behavior Of Geopolymer Concrete, Feiyu Shi, Shanshan Cheng, Longyuan Li
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Geopolymer concrete is a sustainable construction material and is considered as a promising alternative to traditional Portland cement concrete. However, there is still not much research on the effective properties and damage behavior of geopolymer concrete with consideration of its heterogeneous characteristics by means of mesoscale models combined with the regularized microplane damage model. Here, in this research, an easy and simpler approach for generating concrete mesoscale models and characterizing the angular characteristics of aggregate particles is presented. After the proposed mesoscale modeling was validated by numerical, experimental and theoretical models, it was employed further to predict the effective properties …
State Space Model Of Airflow In The Human Vocal Apparatus, Ian Howard
State Space Model Of Airflow In The Human Vocal Apparatus, Ian Howard
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
To simulate both airflow and air pressure required for speech production, we developed a nonlinear state-space model of airflow in the human speech apparatus. We modeled the lungs as a mechanical, force-driven piston pump venting into a simplified larynx model, represented as a valve with time-varying resistance to airflow. The pump incorporates the effects of elasticity, viscosity, friction, and inertia, as well as differential air pressure. To maintain a constant target airflow through the larynx, a proportional-derivative (PD) controller applies force and regulates the piston. The model was implemented in MATLAB. Simulation results demonstrate that the model can maintain a …
Artificial Intelligence Powered System For Epilepsy Detection Using Eeg Biomarkers, Ali H. Al-Nuaimi, Shaymaa Al-Juboori
Artificial Intelligence Powered System For Epilepsy Detection Using Eeg Biomarkers, Ali H. Al-Nuaimi, Shaymaa Al-Juboori
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
One of the most prevalent neurological disorders is epilepsy. Epileptic seizures can occurrepeatedly in people with the condition for no recognisable reason. The diagnostic methodsdependent on EEG are promising. EEG has uncovered the dynamic functioning of all brain areasthroughout time. Its low cost, non-invasiveness, and simply make it crucial for clinicalevaluations of brain function. Integrating multiple EEG biomarkers as a compound biomarkercould provide a high performance that may accelerate the diagnosis speeds. Artificial intelligencetechniques such as machine learning and deep learning provide a significant result in healthcareapplications. Logistic Regression (LR), Naive Bayes (NB), and Neural Network (NN) wereevaluated using a …
A Data-Driven Approach To Offshore Wind Forecasting In The Celtic Sea, Ajit C Pillai, Peter Jenkin, Ian Ashton, Edward Steele, Marcus Juniper, Jiaxin Chen
A Data-Driven Approach To Offshore Wind Forecasting In The Celtic Sea, Ajit C Pillai, Peter Jenkin, Ian Ashton, Edward Steele, Marcus Juniper, Jiaxin Chen
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Accurate weather forecasting is crucial for various industries,including offshore wind, which is vital for global net zeroenergy goals. Machine learning models, trained on historicaldata, offer a new opportunity by replacing traditional physicsbasedequations. These models can learn patterns not alwaysrepresented by physical equations, potentially increasing the accuracyand efficiency of weather forecasting compared to traditionalNumerical Weather Prediction (NWP).This study applies a machine learning framework (MaLCOM)to offshore wind forecasting in the Celtic Sea. It uses anattention-based LSTM recurrent neural network to learn temporalpatterns and a random forest-based spatial nowcasting model,trained on ERA5 data, for spatiotemporal predictions. Windsderived from wave spectra measured by buoys …
Tactile Kinaesthetic Methods Without Abdominal Pressure Promoting Gastrointestinal Passage In Preterm Infants: A Scoping Review, Natalie Hurst, Jos M. Latour, Christian F. Poets, Christoph E. Schwarz
Tactile Kinaesthetic Methods Without Abdominal Pressure Promoting Gastrointestinal Passage In Preterm Infants: A Scoping Review, Natalie Hurst, Jos M. Latour, Christian F. Poets, Christoph E. Schwarz
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Background: Tactile kinaesthetic stimulation (TKS) might support enteral feeding and meconium excretion in preterm infants, but volvulus has been linked to abdominal massage. Aim: To map the evidence and to identify knowledge gaps on TKS in preterm infants. Methods: A scoping review was conducted in August 2024 using four databases. Results: Ten studies (totaling 268 infants weighing 1000–2500g at birth) met inclusion criteria. All studies utilized whole-body TKS, involving stroking and movement with moderate to gentle pressure, administered 1 to 3 times daily by staff. Starting TKS in the first days of life seemed to improve meconium excretion, while later …
Quality Of Life Among Indonesian Family Caregivers Caring For Dependent Older Persons With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In The Community: A Cross-Sectional, Correlational Study, Rinco Siregar, Charuwan Kritpracha, Tippamas Chinnawong, Jos M. Latour
Quality Of Life Among Indonesian Family Caregivers Caring For Dependent Older Persons With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In The Community: A Cross-Sectional, Correlational Study, Rinco Siregar, Charuwan Kritpracha, Tippamas Chinnawong, Jos M. Latour
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Background: The global prevalence of older adults with diabetes has increased, and family caregivers in Indonesia play a critical role in managing diabetes and providing personal care. However, caregiving can be complex and challenging, often negatively affecting caregivers' quality of life (QoL). Objective: This study aimed to develop and test a hypothesized causal model of QoL among Indonesian family caregivers who care for dependent older persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in 2024. Methods: A cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted with 270 family caregivers recruited from five Community Health Centers. Data were collected using various scales: the Center for …
Trajectories Of Post Intensive Care Syndrome In Children During First Six Months Post-Discharge., Pei Fen Poh, Rehena Sultana, Joseph C. Manning, Matt Carey, Jos Latour
Trajectories Of Post Intensive Care Syndrome In Children During First Six Months Post-Discharge., Pei Fen Poh, Rehena Sultana, Joseph C. Manning, Matt Carey, Jos Latour
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Background and Aims: Health outcome trajectories in critically ill children remain poorly described. We aimed to examine the trajectories of post-intensive care syndrome within six-months post-pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) discharge.Methods: Data were collected upon PICU admission, discharge and at 1-, 3-, and 6-months post-discharge using the Pediatric Quality-of-Life scale (PedsQL™), Young Child PTSD Screen, and Functional Status Scale. Group-based trajectory modelling was used to identify distinct longitudinal health outcome trajectories.Results: 135 children completed follow- up and were categorised into three trajectory groups based on their health outcomes. Theme an (SD) age was 5.6(5.5) years, with PIM III score of …
‘The Transition Home With A Premature Baby’: How Prepared Are Parents For Discharge From Nicu: A Narrative Review, Beth Taylor, Kevin Hambridge
‘The Transition Home With A Premature Baby’: How Prepared Are Parents For Discharge From Nicu: A Narrative Review, Beth Taylor, Kevin Hambridge
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Aims: To systematically review qualitative studies, investigating how prepared parents are for discharge home from NICU with their premature baby. Design: A qualitative narrative review and thematic synthesis of selected qualitative research evidence. Data sources: Searches were found between December 2022 and March 2023. Electronic databases (CINAHL, PsycINFO, PUBMED, Science Direct) were used. Additionally, Google Scholar for grey literature. Studies were searched within the ten-year time frame. Review methods: Seven primary studies met the inclusion criteria and were appraised for quality using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program tool. Qualitative data was collected, therefore creating a thematic synthesis. Results: Seven qualitative …
Bridging The Gap: Exploring The Potential Of Virtual Reality For Supporting Autistic Individuals In Interview And Recruitment Processes Through A Realist Review, Katie Edwards, Marius Varga, Michael Loizou
Bridging The Gap: Exploring The Potential Of Virtual Reality For Supporting Autistic Individuals In Interview And Recruitment Processes Through A Realist Review, Katie Edwards, Marius Varga, Michael Loizou
School of Nursing and Midwifery
The aim of this realist review was to systematically analyse the peer-reviewed academic literature, reports and blogs to determine: (1) the mechanisms and contexts by which recruitment and early employment experiences lead to poor outcomes for autistic adults, and (2) how a Virtual Reality (VR) intervention might lead to positive outcomes within the recruitment and early employment experiences for autistic adults. Throughout, we worked with a PPIE group of autistic people who were fully involved in the realist synthesis process. We identified challenges across the employment journey including limited vocational guidance and employment readiness support, exclusionary job descriptions, and traditional …
The Moral Regime Of Midwifery Continuity Of Carer Implementation In England, Aimee Louise Middlemiss, Susan Channon, Julia Sanders, Heather Strange, Rebecca Milton, Sara Kenyon, Tina Prendeville, Susan Barry, Aled Jones
The Moral Regime Of Midwifery Continuity Of Carer Implementation In England, Aimee Louise Middlemiss, Susan Channon, Julia Sanders, Heather Strange, Rebecca Milton, Sara Kenyon, Tina Prendeville, Susan Barry, Aled Jones
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Since 2016, the National Health Service (NHS) in England has been aiming to implement midwifery continuity of carer (MCoC), a model of maternity care in which the same midwife or small group of midwives provides antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for women, other birthing people and their babies. However, the implementation has faced significant difficulties. As part of a wider investigation into barriers to and facilitators of MCoC implementation, we carried out qualitative interviews with senior stakeholders involved in the implementation of MCoC at regional or national level in England. In this paper, we present an analysis of sociocultural values …
A Multi-Center Comparative Analysis Of The G8-Score And Charlson Comorbidity Index As General Health Assessment Tools In Older Patients With Prostate Cancer, Brecht Chys, Philip R. Debruyne, Lore Decoster, Cindy Kenis, Hans Wildiers, Diederik Ponette, Steven Joniau
A Multi-Center Comparative Analysis Of The G8-Score And Charlson Comorbidity Index As General Health Assessment Tools In Older Patients With Prostate Cancer, Brecht Chys, Philip R. Debruyne, Lore Decoster, Cindy Kenis, Hans Wildiers, Diederik Ponette, Steven Joniau
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Introduction Frail and older patients who develop prostate cancer (PCa), are at risk of overtreatment. Multiple general health assessment (GHA) tools have been validated in oncology. we aim to validate and compare the performance of the G8 screening tool, age and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) as a predictor of overall survival (OS) in men older than 70 years with a newly diagnosed prostate cancer. Is it possible to identify a CCI cut-off indicative for frailty? Patients and methods Between 2009 and 2015, a national multicenter initiative on geriatric screening and GHA’s took place in Belgium. Baseline characteristics were collected on …
Mapping The Process Of Engagement With Digital Health Interventions: A Cross-Case Synthesis, Madison Milne-Ives, Sophie R. Homer, Jackie Andrade, Edward Meinert
Mapping The Process Of Engagement With Digital Health Interventions: A Cross-Case Synthesis, Madison Milne-Ives, Sophie R. Homer, Jackie Andrade, Edward Meinert
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Objective: To map the associations between affective, cognitive, and behavioral components of engagement with digital health interventions to provide a framework to improve intervention design, evaluation, and impact. Patients and Methods: An exploratory multiple case study examined 3 studies evaluating a childhood obesity mobile application (NoObesity, data collection: from September 15, 2020 to June 23, 2021), a mental health conversational agent mobile application (Wysa, data collection: from December 13, 2022 to July 31, 2023), and a telephone-delivered conversational agent postsurgical assessment (Dora R1, data collection: from September 17, 2021 to January 31, 2022). Qualitative data from semi-structured interviews (NoObesity: n=15, …
“I'M Pregnant, What Do I Do?”: Exploring How People Having Abortions In Britain Find And Use Online Sources Of Information, The Sacha Study Team, Rosa Mackay, Rachel Scott, Maria Lewandowska, Rebecca Meiksin, Natasha Salaria, Patricia A. Lohr, Sharon Cameron, Melissa Palmer, Rebecca S. French, Kaye Wellings, Annette Aronsson, Paula Baraitser, Caroline Free, Louise Keogh, Clare Murphy, Wendy Norman, Jennifer Reiter, Jill Shawe, Sally Sheldon, Geoffrey Wong
“I'M Pregnant, What Do I Do?”: Exploring How People Having Abortions In Britain Find And Use Online Sources Of Information, The Sacha Study Team, Rosa Mackay, Rachel Scott, Maria Lewandowska, Rebecca Meiksin, Natasha Salaria, Patricia A. Lohr, Sharon Cameron, Melissa Palmer, Rebecca S. French, Kaye Wellings, Annette Aronsson, Paula Baraitser, Caroline Free, Louise Keogh, Clare Murphy, Wendy Norman, Jennifer Reiter, Jill Shawe, Sally Sheldon, Geoffrey Wong
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Background: Accurate, timely, and supportive information is important for high-quality abortion care. Limited research explores how people find and use online sources of information (OSI) during the abortion process, particularly in Britain. Understanding experiences of using OSI is important for the development of person-centered services and resources. Methods: We conducted a thematic analysis of qualitative data from 41 semi-structured interviews carried out in 2021/2022 with people who had recent experience of abortion in Britain. Results: Using OSI was common amongst participants. Our analysis generated four distinct motivations for doing so. People used OSI to find information about accessing abortion services. …
A Retrospective Records Review Comparing The Care Of Patients Who Either Avoided Or Were Admitted To An Icu Following A Ward-Based Deterioration Event, J. Ede, H. Pickworth, B. Kent, P. Watkinson, R. Endacott
A Retrospective Records Review Comparing The Care Of Patients Who Either Avoided Or Were Admitted To An Icu Following A Ward-Based Deterioration Event, J. Ede, H. Pickworth, B. Kent, P. Watkinson, R. Endacott
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Objectives: To identify escalation success factors documented in care records of patients who triggered an Early Warning Score ≥ 7 in the ward, avoided an Intensive Care Unit admission and survived and compare these with ward patients who triggered an Early Warning Score ≥ 7, went to intensive care and died during their admission. Methods: A multi-site, retrospective records review was conducted on 340 survivors and 50 non-survivors who were either admitted to, or who avoided intensive care. Results: Non-survivors of deterioration tended to be older, earlier into their hospital admission, and had a greater number of co-morbidities at the …
The Use Of Tele-Music Interventions In Supportive Cancer Care: A Systematic Review, Lore Mertens, Laura Tack, Tom Boterberg, Jörg Fachner, Leonardo Muller-Rodriguez, Marte Vandeweyer, Sofie Demasure, Marianne Hanssens, Tine Loyson, Laurence Goethals, Isabelle Kindts, Hannelore Denys, Patricia Schofield, Mohammad Najlah, Philip R. Debruyne
The Use Of Tele-Music Interventions In Supportive Cancer Care: A Systematic Review, Lore Mertens, Laura Tack, Tom Boterberg, Jörg Fachner, Leonardo Muller-Rodriguez, Marte Vandeweyer, Sofie Demasure, Marianne Hanssens, Tine Loyson, Laurence Goethals, Isabelle Kindts, Hannelore Denys, Patricia Schofield, Mohammad Najlah, Philip R. Debruyne
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Objectives: This systematic review seeks to provide an in-depth overview of current research on tele-music interventions in supportive cancer care and identifies key areas where further research is warranted. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted across four electronic databases (Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed) without any data restrictions and according to the PRISMA guidelines. The primary outcome measure was the effect of tele-music interventions on psychosocial functioning. Results: Of the 2.043 articles initially identified, nine studies met the inclusion criteria and were selected for qualitative analysis. Among the music interventions, considerable variation was observed regarding delivery format and …
Il-1 Signal Inhibition In Alcohol-Related Hepatitis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Of Canakinumab, Nikhil Vergis, Vishal Patel, Karolina Bogdanowicz, Justyna Czyzewska-Khan, Rosemary Keshinro, Francesca Fiorentino, Emily Day, Paul Middleton, Stephen Atkinson, Thomas Tranah, Mary Cross, Daphne Babalis, Neil Foster, Emma Lord, Alberto Quaglia, Josephine Lloyd, Robert Goldin, William Rosenberg, Richard Parker, Paul Richardson, Steven Masson, Gavin Whitehouse, Cyril Sieberhagan, David Patch, Nikolai Naoumov, Ashwin Dhanda, Ewan Forrest, Mark Thursz
Il-1 Signal Inhibition In Alcohol-Related Hepatitis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Of Canakinumab, Nikhil Vergis, Vishal Patel, Karolina Bogdanowicz, Justyna Czyzewska-Khan, Rosemary Keshinro, Francesca Fiorentino, Emily Day, Paul Middleton, Stephen Atkinson, Thomas Tranah, Mary Cross, Daphne Babalis, Neil Foster, Emma Lord, Alberto Quaglia, Josephine Lloyd, Robert Goldin, William Rosenberg, Richard Parker, Paul Richardson, Steven Masson, Gavin Whitehouse, Cyril Sieberhagan, David Patch, Nikolai Naoumov, Ashwin Dhanda, Ewan Forrest, Mark Thursz
Peninsula Medical School
Background and Aims: Short-term mortality in alcohol-related hepatitis (AH) is high, and no current therapy results in durable benefit. A role for interleukin (IL)-1β has been demonstrated in the pathogenesis of alcohol-induced steatohepatitis. This study explored the safety and efficacy of canakinumab (CAN), a monoclonal antibody targeting IL-1β, in the treatment of patients with AH. Methods: Participants with biopsy-confirmed AH and discriminant function ≥32 but Model for End-Stage Liver Disease ≤27 were randomly allocated 1:1 to receive either CAN 3 mg/kg or placebo (PBO). Liver biopsies were taken before and 28 days after treatment. The primary endpoint was the overall …