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Filter by:Thyroid diseases constitute one of the most common health problems around the world and in our country. In its treatment; Drug therapy, radioactive iodine therapy and surgical treatment can be applied alone or together. Advances in the diagnosis of thyroid diseases have led to an increase in the number of thyroidectomies. When there are no complications after thyroidectomy, patients are discharged from the hospital on the day of surgery or are hospitalized for only a few days. In this context, since technical care is given priority, discharge training remains incomplete. Patients who have had thyroidectomy are discharged within 1-2 days after surgery if no problems occur. For this reason, patient education provided by health professionals and especially nurses may be insufficient. Post-discharge patient education in surgical services can sometimes be ignored, and it is noteworthy that this situation is not given importance due to the busy nature of surgical services. Although short hospital stays after surgery are beneficial in many ways, it increases the need for patient education. In this study, a mobile application that covers the entire perioperative process and includes education will be developed for patients undergoing thyroidectomy. This developed mobile application aims to manage post-operative problems such as neck pain and discomfort and voice changes experienced by patients, and to improve post-operative recovery, voice quality and, accordingly, quality of life. In this context, it is believed that even in cases where patients cannot access health care professionals, their educational needs will be met, problem management will be provided with applications for the problems they experience, and accordingly, their post-operative recovery, voice and quality of life will increase, starting from the hospital before the surgery until the end of the recovery period, including the home care process after discharge.When the literature on the subject is examined, studies involving education in patients with thyroidectomy are limited. However, no studies have been found on mobile health applications that include training to reduce neck pain and discomfort experienced by thyroidectomy patients, ensure postoperative recovery, and improve voice quality and quality of life.
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the education given to individuals undergoing colorectal cancer screening on their attitudes, beliefs and healthy lifestyle behaviors. This study was planned to be conducted as a prospective randomized controlled study in a family health center in Istanbul. The universe of the research; The sample of individuals registered to the family health center will consist of a total of 70 individuals who meet the inclusion criteria for the study. Patient Diagnosis Form, Colorectal Cancer Screening Attitude Belief Scale, Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale II will be used to collect data. Data will be collected at the first encounter, 1 month later, 3 months later, pre-test and post-test. In the research, individuals will be divided into two groups: intervention (n = 35) and control (n = 35). Training will be provided to the intervention group.
Minimally processed animal protein is a premier source of essential macro and micronutrients in the diet and is important, especially to older adults who are at increased risk of nutritional deficiency and age-related physiological changes. Our central hypothesis is that adding lean animal protein within a dietary guideline-based diet will enhance nutrient adequacy and attenuate markers of cognitive decline. This is a retrospective study leveraging samples collected from the feeding trial NCT05581953. PI for both studies are the same.
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the preheating effect of a group shade resin-based composite. The evaluation will be done on Ryge criteria. The main question it aims to answer is if there is a difference in time between preheated and non-heated resin-based composites in the oral cavity. Participants will be given treatment for cavities class 2 on premolars and molar and will come for recall at 24h, 1 week, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year.
Three hundreds patients aged 60 years and older applicant for any reasons between January 3, 2019 and May 30, 2019, in Health Sciences University Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Family Medicine Polyclinics. A 21-item questionnaire including demographic information was asked to the individuals who gave consent to participate in the study, voluntarily, and who met the participation criteria and the Successful Aging Scale was administered face-to-face with the questionnaire method. Participants were evaluated under two subheadings according to the Successful Aging Scale and the results were compared with their demographic characteristics.
Circadian rhythm disruption caused by shift work alters metabolic and hormonal pathways, which accelerates chronic disease onset, leading to decreased quality and quantity of life. Preclinical studies indicate that optimizing nutrient and sleep/rest timing can mitigate these effects. Female nightshift healthcare workers will be recruited to participate in a randomized crossover trial in which participants will be expected to follow the prescribed lifestyle intervention for eight weeks during the first or second eight-week periods of the study.
Individuals of Chinese heritage are the largest and fastest growing segment of the US Asian population. US Chinese have sociodemographic characteristics and culture that differ substantially from other US Asians, and therefore, differ in social determinants of health, health status, and disease risk. US Chinese adults are at increased risk for cardiometabolic disease, related conditions (obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension), and systemic inflammation that promotes disease onset and progression. Immigration to a new country can substantially impact the gut microbiome which may promote systemic inflammation. Pilot interventions indicate a high-fiber diet rich in whole grains reduced inflammation and improved obesity. Additionally, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) supported, evidence-based HomeStyles intervention has demonstrated feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy in improving lifestyle behaviors and home environments associated with obesity risk in families. A lack of linguistically, culturally tailored interventions to their specific health needs makes it difficult for US Chinese to implement healthy lifestyle behaviors and reduce health risks. Interventions tailored for US Chinese that could attenuate modifiable cardiometabolic risk factors, understand physiological sequelae, and bridge health equity are not currently available. Thus, the overall goal of this project is to test the efficacy of HomeStyles in improving health outcomes in US Chinese. Project aims are to: A) Culturally adapt the HomeStyles intervention through community-engaged approaches. B) Conduct a 10-week, 2-armed Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) to test HomeStyles intervention efficacy on health outcomes (dietary intake, physical activity, self-efficacy, HbA1C, waist circumference, and BMI), hypothesizing that participants randomized to the treatment condition will have greater improvements in health outcomes than control comparators. C) Examine associations between intervention participation and gut microbiota/systemic inflammation and test hypotheses that a whole-grain rich diet adopted by those in the intervention group will increase anti-inflammatory gut bacteria, reduce inflammatory gut bacteria, and lower systemic inflammation.
The investigators will study the mechanistic details of dietary programming of the epigenome at the example of epigenetic programming of primary human immune cells with the micronutrient vitamin D3. They will follow a small number of healthy adult volunteers individually over time while measuring per individual a large number of molecular and dynamic parameters that will be used for mechanistic modeling. The main hypothesis of the investigators is that nutritional components, such as vitamin D3, have a direct effect on the epigenome of the different cell types of the immune system. Using complementary in vivo, in vitro and in silico approaches, they will investigate the mechanistic basis of this dietary epigenetic programming process and how it creates memory.
Introduction Up to half of hospital employees worldwide are experiencing symptoms of burnout. Therefore, interventions to improve mental health among hospital workers are urgently needed. Your World is an inexpensive and easy-to-use intervention that aims to reduce stress and increase resilience among hospital employees. Your world uses a blended approach, which includes a real-life personal session and challenges in the Your World app (for smartphone). Hypothesis The investigators hypothesize that Your World will improve resilience and well-being and reduce stress among hospital employees. Research objectives Main objective - Does Your World reduce stress among hospital employees as measured by the PSS-10? Design Randomised controlled trial Population Employees of the Erasmus University Medical Center including students and volunteers Methods and study procedures Five hundred participants will be randomized 1:1 to receive either Your World (intervention) or the control app (control). In the intervention group, subjects will participate in one 'vitality session' before installing the app. At baseline and after 3 months hair samples questionnaires will be collected among the participants of both groups. At 6 months, same questionnaires will be collected. Burden and risks There are no risks associated with participation in this study. The questionnaires can be filled out online in 15 minutes, hair collection takes 5 minutes. The vitality sessions take 1 hour and the use of the app takes 5 minutes a day.
This study investigated the effectiveness of a Healthy Living Awareness Program for the Prevention of Osteoporosis based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model (HLAPPO-IMB) in university students. The study adopted a randomized controlled trial intervention pretest, posttest, and follow-up research design. Participants were randomized into intervention (n=43) and control groups (n=44). Data were collected using a personal information form, the Osteoporosis Knowledge Test, the Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale, the Osteoporosis Self-Effective Scale, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form. The primary outcome measure was the participants' knowledge and health beliefs about osteoporosis. The secondary outcome measure was the participants' healthy lifestyle behavior skills (self-efficacy in weight-bearing exercises, taking calcium, and engaging in physical activity). Research questions (RQ) RQ1: Does "Healthy Living Awareness Program for the Prevention of Osteoporosis based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model" expand participants' knowledge of osteoporosis? RQ2: Does "Healthy Living Awareness Program for the Prevention of Osteoporosis based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model" enhance participants' health beliefs? RQ3: Does "Healthy Living Awareness Program for the Prevention of Osteoporosis based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model" improve participants' self-efficacy in doing weight-bearing exercises and taking calcium? RQ4: Does "Healthy Living Awareness Program for the Prevention of Osteoporosis based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model" improve participants' self-efficacy in engaging in physical activity?