The effect of information needs’ program on anxiety among family members in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) by Mohd Ali, Noor Azizah

“…Background: Admission or hospitalization of a relative to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) can result in many psychosocial problems such as anxiety and trigger perceived needs of patient and their family members. …”
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The Healthy Eater’s Idea and Related Behavior of a Healthy Diet—A Case Study with Kombucha Drinkers by Juyoung Kim, Uttam Bhattarai, Koushik Adhikari

“…The data were analyzed via chi-square tests and multiple correspondence analysis (MCA). …”
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The Impacts of Aspergillosis on Outcome, Burden and Risks for Mortality in Influenza Patients with Critical Illness by Chien-Ming Chao, Chih-Cheng Lai, Hsuan-Fu Ou, Chung-Han Ho, Khee-Siang Chan, Chun-Chieh Yang, Chin-Ming Chen, Wen-Liang Yu

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Predictors and outcomes of withholding and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments in intensive care units in Singapore: a multicentre observational study by Clare Fong, Wern Lunn Kueh, Sennen Jin Wen Lew, Benjamin Choon Heng Ho, Yu-Lin Wong, Yie Hui Lau, Yew Woon Chia, Hui Ling Tan, Ying Hao Christopher Seet, Wen Ting Siow, Graeme MacLaren, Rohit Agrawal, Tian Jin Lim, Shir Lynn Lim, Toon Wei Lim, Vui Kian Ho, Chai Rick Soh, Duu Wen Sewa, Chian Min Loo, Faheem Ahmed Khan, Chee Keat Tan, Roshni Sadashiv Gokhale, Chuin Siau, Noelle Louise Siew Hua Lim, Chik-Foo Yim, Jonathen Venkatachalam, Kumaresh Venkatesan, Naville Chi Hock Chia, Mei Fong Liew, Guihong Li, Li Li, Su Mon Myat, Zena Zena, Shuling Zhuo, Ling Ling Yueh, Caroline Shu Fang Tan, Jing Ma, Siew Lian Yeo, Yiong Huak Chan, Jason Phua, for SICM-NICER group

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Escala pronóstica de Glasgow como predictor de mortalidad en pacientes oncológicos críticos by Melissa Lorena Vasquez-Cabrera, Gustavo Adolfo Vásquez-Tirado, María del Carmen Cuadra-Campos, Claudia Vanessa Quispe-Castañeda, Edinson Dante Meregildo-Rodríguez

“…Se evaluó variables clínicas, laboratoriales, EPG y su asociación a mortalidad a través de chi-cuadrado, T-Student y con análisis multivariado con regresión logística binomial. …”
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Reliability, Validity, and Identification Ability of a Commercialized Waist-Attached Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Sensor-Based System in Fall Risk Assessment of Older People by Ke-Jing Li, Nicky Lok-Yi Wong, Man-Ching Law, Freddy Man-Hin Lam, Hoi-Ching Wong, Tsz-On Chan, Kit-Naam Wong, Yong-Ping Zheng, Qi-Yao Huang, Arnold Yu-Lok Wong, Timothy Chi-Yui Kwok, Christina Zong-Hao Ma

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The effect of standard patient handover intervention on improving the quality of transfer from the operating room to the intensive care units by Zohreh Nematollahzadeh, Simin Jahani, Saeed Ghanbari, Neda Sayadi

“…Background: Handover from the operating room (OR) to the intensive care unit (ICU) is a complicated process that may endanger patients' lives. …”
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The Precision of Mortality Prediction by a Novel Checklist (M score) Compared with Well-Known Scoring Systems in Non-trauma Patients in Intensive Care Unit by Hosein Mahjobipoor, Amir Jahanian

“…Background: It seem necessary to assess the precision of scoring systems for estimating disease severity and prognosis of the patients in intensive care units (ICUs). In this study, we aimed to compare the predictive accuracy of a novel checklist (M score) with well-known scoring systems in non-trauma patients in ICU. …”
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Effect of Aqueous Extract of Lettuce on the Outcome of Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury in the Intensive Cares: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Faramarz Dobakhti, Alireza Yazdinezhad, Hamid Khaleghi, Taraneh Naghibi

“…Therefore, this study aims to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of lettuce extract on the outcomes of patients with TBI admitted to the Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Methods This is a randomized clinical trial. …”
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Prevalence of oral Candida in saliva of uncontrolled and controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus patients – Beyond reasonable doubt? by Saramma Mathew Fenn, Mohan Narayanan, Mathew Jacob

“…Statistical Analysis Used: Student's t-test, Chi-square test, and one-way ANOVA test were used in this study. …”
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Evaluation of Correlation between Cognitive Impairment and Tooth Loss- Research Protocol by Jahnavi Purna Gorripati, Surekha Dubey Godbole

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Fracture resistance of 3-unit monolithic ZrO2 ceramics FPDs with different preparation designs of the distal abutment - an in-vitro study by Viktor Hadzhigaev, Angelina Vlahova, Gergo Mitov, Stefan Zlatev

“…Furthermore, it is confirmed that the distal connector is the weakest area of an all-ceramic 3-unit FPD in the posterior area.…”
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Development of a Prognostic Scoring System for Tracheostomized Patients Requiring Prolonged Ventilator Care: A Ten-Year Experience in a University-Affiliated Tertiary Hospital by Hyojin Jang, Wanho Yoo, Hayoung Seong, Saerom Kim, Soo Han Kim, Eun-Jung Jo, Jung Seop Eom, Kwangha Lee

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Efficacy and safety of ciprofol for agitation and delirium in the ICU: A multicenter, single-blind, 3-arm parallel randomized controlled trial study protocol by Guo Liang Liu, Guo Zhi Wu, Dong Ge, Heng Jie Zhou, Song Cui, Kai Gao, Wei Jia Sun, Dong Hai Yu, Si Bo Liu, Si Bo Liu, Jin Jie Liu, Jin Jie Liu

“…BackgroundAgitation is very common in the intensive care unit (ICU). The causes include pain, delirium, underlying disease, withdrawal syndrome, and some drug treatments. …”
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Development of a Multi-Suspension Unit for Solar Cleaning Robots to Mitigate Vibration Impact on Photovoltaic Panels by Nhut Thang Le, Minh Duc Nguyen, Trung Dat Phan, Cong Toai Truong, Van Tu Duong, Huy Hung Nguyen, Tan Tien Nguyen

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Utility of Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) in Predicting Mortality in Patients with Pyogenic Liver Abscess: A Retrospective Study by Yuan-Ti Lee, Chi-Chih Wang, Chien-Feng Li, Hsuan-Yi Chen, Hsien-Hua Liao, Chia-Chun Lin

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Predictive validity of the quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score for the mortality in patients with sepsis in Vietnamese intensive care units. by Son Ngoc Do, Chinh Quoc Luong, My Ha Nguyen, Dung Thi Pham, Nga Thi Nguyen, Dai Quang Huynh, Quoc Trong Ai Hoang, Co Xuan Dao, Thang Dinh Vu, Ha Nhat Bui, Hung Tan Nguyen, Hai Bui Hoang, Thuy Thi Phuong Le, Lien Thi Bao Nguyen, Phuoc Thien Duong, Tuan Dang Nguyen, Vuong Hung Le, Giang Thi Tra Pham, Tam Van Bui, Giang Thi Huong Bui, Jason Phua, Andrew Li, Thao Thi Ngoc Pham, Chi Van Nguyen, Anh Dat Nguyen

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Psychometric evaluation of the United States-adapted perceived perioperative competence scale-revised: A national survey by Shannon Maio, James X. Stobinski, Brigid M. Gillespie

“…Currently, there are no psychometrically tested tools to assess perioperative competence applicable to the United States context. Objective: Test the psychometric properties of the Perceived Perioperative Competence Scale-Revised in the United States context. …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation of Chinese students in the United States: Acculturation strategies, sociocultural, psychological, and academic adaptation by Hongling Lai, Dianjian Wang, Xiancai Ou

“…The total number of 315 international Chinese students studying in the United States participated in an online survey. The mid-point split method was used to classify the four acculturation strategies among Chinese students. …”
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The Immunization Coverage of Afghan Children at the Health Centers Supported by the United Nation Higher Commission in Kerman, Iran by Azizallah Dehghan, Narges Khanjani, Rouhollah Zahmatkesh

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