Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mohammed M. Rahman, Firoz A. D. M. Opo, Abdullah M. Asiri
Summary: The rate of cancer deaths in less-developed countries, such as Bangladesh, is increasing significantly. Lung, throat, colon, gastric, ovarian, breast, and skin cancers are the most common types in these countries. Smoking, use of tobacco leaves, bacterial or viral infection, hereditary disorders, food adulteration, and environmental factors are the main causes of cancer development in the younger and adult population. Raising awareness about early diagnosis, reducing chemical use and environmental pollution, and implementing education and public campaigns can help reduce the number of deaths.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
In Young Cho, Kyung Min Lee, Yoojin Lee, Chuel Min Paek, Ha Jin Kim, Ju Young Kim, Kiheon Lee, Jong Soo Han, Woo Kyung Bae
Summary: This study evaluated the dietary habits of CCVD patients using the Diet Quality Index-International and found that the quality of dietary habits of CCVD patients was lower than non-CCVD subjects. Evaluation and education of adequate dietary habits are needed in the management of CCVD patients.
Article
Substance Abuse
Delwyn Catley, James Grobe, Jose L. Moreno, Saige Stortz, Andrew T. Fox, Andrea Bradley-Ewing, Kimber P. Richter, Ken Resnicow, Kari J. Harris, Kathy Goggin
Summary: The study compared Motivational Interviewing (MI) and health education (HE) in a randomized clinical trial (RCT) for smoking cessation, finding that both interventions were effective through different mechanisms. MI increased change talk (CT) leading to better outcomes, while HE increased learning talk (LT) also associated with improved outcomes.
PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jos Dobber, Marjolein Snaterse, Corine Latour, Ron Peters, Gerben ter Riet, Wilma Scholte Op Reimer, Lieuwe de Haan, Berno van Meijel
Summary: This study aimed to explore the active ingredients and working mechanisms of Motivational Interviewing (MI) for smoking cessation in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The findings suggest that active ingredients, such as supporting self-efficacy and autonomy, can stimulate change mechanisms by promoting self-exploration and change talk in patients, ultimately increasing self-efficacy and confidence for smoking cessation.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephen Wai Hang Kwok, Phyllis Chui Ping Pang, Man Hon Chung, Cynthia Sau Ting Wu
Summary: The study found that a home-visiting lifestyle modification program significantly improved health risk behaviors among Indonesians living in rural areas, leading to changes in dietary habits, hygiene practices, and smoking. The program focused on affective and cognitive domains of learning, resulting in observable behavioral changes within 1 month. Further research is recommended to explore long-term impacts and sustainability factors.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Cara M. Murphy, Lauren Micalizzi, Alexander W. Sokolovsky, Belinda Borrelli, Ernestine G. Jennings, Christina S. Lee, Donna R. Parker, Patricia Markham Risica
Summary: The study found that motivational interviewing did not help new mothers maintain smoking abstinence postpartum, with no difference in the hazard ratio of relapse between treatment conditions and no dose-response effect of total number of motivational interviewing calls. Considerations for future intervention development studies on relapse prevention during the postpartum period are discussed.
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Linwei He, Erkan Basar, Reinout W. Wiers, Marjolijn L. Antheunis, Emiel Krahmer
Summary: This study aimed to explore the possibility of using a motivational interviewing style chatbot to enhance engagement, therapeutic alliance, and perceived empathy in the context of smoking cessation. The results suggest that talking with a chatbot about smoking cessation can help motivate smokers to quit, but no additional motivating effect was found for the MI-style chatbot.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dorien Brouwer-Goossensen, Maaike Scheele, Lenneke van Genugten, Hester F. Lingsma, Diederik W. J. Dippel, Peter J. Koudstaal, Heleen M. den Hertog
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of motivational interviewing on lifestyle behavior changes after TIA or minor stroke, but the results showed no significant impact. However, the overall lifestyle behavior change was high in both groups, indicating a potential role of specialized nurses.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ricardo Melnick, Claunara Schilling Mendonca, Elisabeth Meyer, Daniel Demetrio Faustino-Silva
Summary: A community-based cluster randomized clinical trial conducted in Brazil showed that motivational interviewing associated with CBT had a higher smoking cessation rate in group settings, particularly in the fourth weekly session.
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yeliz Karacar, Fatma Demirkiran
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effect of a motivational interview-based self-management programme on dyspnea perception and self-efficacy in individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). A randomised controlled study was conducted from March to June 2018, involving 100 COPD inpatients. After randomisation, a total of 78 individuals were included in the study, with 39 in the intervention group and 39 in the control group. The results showed that the motivational interview-based self-management programme significantly improved self-efficacy in COPD patients compared to usual nursing care.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Eliza Skelton, Alistair Lum, Lucy E. Cooper, Emma Barnett, Julie Smith, Arlene Everson, Jane Machart, Amanda L. Baker, Sean Halpin, Olav Nielssen, Matthew Clapham, Billie Bonevski
Summary: This pilot study aimed to test the feasibility of providing varenicline in combination with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and motivational interviewing (MI) to adult male smokers attending a clinic in a hostel for homeless people. Results showed that the intervention was feasible and associated with short-term smoking cessation and significant reductions in the number of cigarettes smoked per day. However, adherence to the counseling sessions was low, raising concerns about the need for further improvement in this area.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Emma Brett, Jesus Chavarria, Melissa Liu, Donald Hedeker, Andrea C. King
Summary: This study demonstrates that a culturally targeted brief smoking intervention can significantly increase motivation to change smoking behavior, improve NRT knowledge and use, and facilitate quit attempts among disadvantaged Black smokers.
JOURNAL OF CONSULTING AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Helen P. Hazuda, Qing Pan, Hermes Florez, Jose A. Luchsinger, Jill P. Crandall, Elizabeth M. Venditti, Sherita H. Golden, Andrea M. Kriska, George A. Bray
Summary: This study suggests that early intensive lifestyle intervention in individuals at high risk of diabetes may reduce the prevalence of frailty in later life, while metformin may not be effective.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yanni Zeng, Carmen Amador, Chenhao Gao, Rosie M. Walker, Stewart W. Morris, Archie Campbell, Azra Frkatovic, Rebecca A. Madden, Mark J. Adams, Shuai He, Andrew D. Bretherick, Caroline Hayward, David J. Porteous, James F. Wilson, Kathryn L. Evans, Andrew M. McIntosh, Pau Navarro, Chris S. Haley
Summary: This study identified a set of vulnerable/modifiable parent-of-origin effects (POE)-regulated CpGs, and found several factors that significantly modified the POE on these CpGs. Additionally, plasma proteins and health-related phenotypes associated with the methylation level of one of the identified CpGs were also identified.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Tamara R. Qualqily, Yasser M. Rayyan, Reema F. Tayyem
Summary: This study found significant differences in lifestyle factors such as smoking, work status, sleep duration, physical activity, and dietary habits between IBD cases and controls. Additionally, a higher proportion of malnutrition was identified among patients with IBD compared to controls.
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL AND LIVER DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sek Ying Chair, Wai Tong Chien, Ting Liu, Louisa Lam, Wendy Cross, Biswajit Banik, Muhammad Aziz Rahman
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had adverse effects on the mental health of people in Hong Kong. Factors such as family living situation, alcohol consumption, and level of fear are associated with psychological distress; perceived stress due to employment change, frontline worker status, experiencing high levels of distress, and healthcare service use for COVID-19 related stress are associated with higher levels of fear; and better mental health status is associated with resilient coping strategies.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Youjuan Zhang, Ho Yu Cheng, Yuli Zang, Kai Chow Choi, Sek Ying Chair
Summary: This study aimed to develop and test a food frequency questionnaire (Cardio-FFQ) for adults at risk of coronary heart disease. Through a mixed-methods study, the researchers identified candidate food items, assessed the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, and concluded that the 133-item Cardio-FFQ is a valid and reliable tool for comprehensive dietary assessment in adults at risk of coronary heart disease.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Chen Yang, Diana Tze Fan Lee, Xiuhua Wang, Sek Ying Chair
Summary: This study details the development process of a medication self-management program for older adults with multimorbidity. Through needs assessment, goal setting, selection of intervention methods, and practical applications, a nurse-led program was created. Feedback from stakeholders was used to refine the program.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sek Ying Chair, Judy Yuet Wa Chan, Bernard Man Hin Law, Mary Miu Yee Waye, Wai Tong Chien
Summary: This review summarizes the association between genetic polymorphisms and susceptibility to pneumoconiosis, focusing on the Chinese population. The findings indicate that different genotypes can modify the risk of developing pneumoconiosis. Genetic screening and strategies to limit dust exposure may be potential approaches for controlling this occupational disease in China.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Sek Ying Chair, Kai Chi Leung, Sally Wai Sze Lo, Qun Wang, Janet Wing Hung Sit, Sui Yuen Leung, Ho Yu Cheng
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the determinants of exercise capacity in postcardiac rehabilitation patients with coronary heart disease. The results showed that age, gender, body mass index, and exercise self-efficacy were significantly associated with exercise capacity.
Article
Nursing
Mei Sin Chong, Janet Wing Hung Sit, Kai Chow Choi, Anwar Suhaimi, Sek Ying Chair
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility of a technology-assisted intervention in a hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program for patients with coronary heart disease. The results showed that the intervention improved exercise self-efficacy, exercise capacity, and health promoting behavior. No adverse cardiac events or hospitalizations were reported during the study.
ASIAN NURSING RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Winnie K. W. So, Doreen W. H. Au, Dorothy N. S. Chan, Marques S. N. Ng, Kai Chow Choi, Weijie Xing, Mandy Chan, Suzanne S. S. Mak, Pui Shan Ho, Man Tong, Cecilia Au, Wai Man Ling, Maggie Chan, Raymond J. Chan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether financial well-being mediates the impact of multimorbidity on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of cancer patients. The results showed that multimorbidity had a direct effect on HRQoL, and also had an indirect effect through its impact on financial well-being.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Suzanne H. S. Lo, Janita P. C. Chau, Kai C. Choi, Rebecca Y. M. Wong, Jackie C. Y. Kwan, Issac H. L. Iu
Summary: This article reports the effects of an enhanced stroke self-management program, which showed significant improvements in self-efficacy, satisfaction with self-management behaviors, health-related quality of life, and community reintegration. The results highlight the positive role of a health coaching approach in improving the recovery outcomes of people with stroke.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Gillian R. Bentley, Alejandra Nunez-de la Mora, Michele C. Freed, Khurshida Begum, Shanthi Muttukrishna, Taniya Sharmeen, Lorna Murphy, Robert T. T. Chatterton, Osul Chowdhury, Richard Gunu, Lynnette Leidy Sievert
Summary: Recent studies have investigated the effects of social relationships on female reproductive steroid hormones, specifically estradiol and progesterone. While the results for these hormones have been mixed, there is consistent evidence that partnered women and women with young children have lower levels of testosterone. This study aimed to explore the associations between estradiol and progesterone with partnership and parity among South Asian and white British women, but the hypotheses were not supported. Further longitudinal studies are needed to understand the independent relationships between social factors and female reproductive steroid hormones.
HUMAN NATURE-AN INTERDISCIPLINARY BIOSOCIAL PERSPECTIVE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Mei Sin Chong, Janet Wing Hung Sit, Kai Chow Choi, Anwar Suhaimi, Sek Ying Chair
Summary: This study aimed to identify factors associated with participation in Phase II cardiac rehabilitation and examine patient perceptions towards the usage of technologies in cardiac rehabilitation. The study found that factors such as self-driving, barriers in perceived need/health care, and logistical factors were negatively associated with participation, while patients with more comorbidities/functional status barriers, higher perceived social support from friends, and anxiety were more likely to participate. Chinese and Indians were less likely to participate compared to Malays. Additionally, the study found that a majority of patients accepted the usage of technologies, particularly educational videos, instant messenger, and video calls.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Suzanne Hoi Shan Lo, Janita Pak Chun Chau, Alexander Yuk Lun Lau, Kai Chow Choi, Edward Wai Ching Shum, Vivian Wing Yan Lee, Sheung Sheung Hung, Vincent Chung Tong Mok, Elaine Kee Chen Siow, Jessica Yuet Ling Ching, Kashika Mirchandani, Simon Kwun Yu Lam
Summary: The study found that the Virtual Multidisciplinary Stroke Care Clinic had positive impacts on stroke survivors' self-efficacy, self-management behaviors, social participation, and depression. The effect sizes of the intervention were considered small to medium and may not be clinically relevant. Further testing is needed to determine the effectiveness of the service.
Article
Nursing
Xi Cao, Sek Ying Chair, Eliza M. L. Wong, Mei Yi Tao
Summary: This study examined the effects of an educational intervention on psychological health, health-promoting behaviors, and quality of life in Chinese coronary heart disease (CHD) patients with type D personality. The results showed that the educational intervention significantly improved anxiety, depression, health-promoting behaviors, and certain domains of quality of life in the intervention group. Therefore, nurses should identify patients with type D personality and provide tailored care to improve their health outcomes in clinical practice.
JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Zehao Huang, Ting Liu, Ruitong Gao, Sek Ying Chair
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the effects of nurse-led self-care interventions on people with heart failure (HF). The findings demonstrated that nurse-led self-care interventions improved quality of life, anxiety, and symptom burden in people with HF.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Bettina Voelzer, Monira El Genedy-Kalyoncu, Alexandra Fastner, Tsenka Tomova-Simitchieva, Konrad Neumann, Kathrin Hillmann, Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, Elisabeth Hahnel, Janna Sill, Katrin Balzer, Jan Kottner
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of implementing a skincare and prevention package on older nursing home residents. The results indicate that tailored and evidence-based nursing routines can improve skin health and safety in residential long-term care, but there was no significant impact on the skin barrier function.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Review
Nursing
Han Fu, Dongjiang Hou, Ran Xu, Qian You, Hang Li, Qing Yang, Hao Wang, Jing Gao, Dingxi Bai
Summary: This study systematically reviewed published studies on risk prediction models for DVT in patients with acute stroke and found a high risk of bias. Future studies should focus on developing new models with larger samples, rigorous study designs, and multicenter external validation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Article
Nursing
Laura Peutere, Jaana Pentti, Annina Ropponen, Mika Kivimaki, Mikko Harmae, Oxana Krutova, Jenni Ervasti, Aki Koskinen, Marianna Virtanen
Summary: Nurse understaffing and limited nursing work experience are associated with patient mortality during hospital stays, especially among patients with comorbidities. The use of administrative data to monitor and improve nurses' working conditions is crucial for reducing in-hospital mortality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Review
Nursing
Yuanyuan Zhang, Lining Wang, Wenbi Wu, Shi Zhang, Min Zhang, Wenjing She, Qianqian Cheng, Nana Chen, Pengxia Fan, Yuxin Du, Haiyan Song, Xianyu Hu, Jiajie Zhang, Caiyan Ding
Summary: This meta-analysis identifies comorbid factors and behavioral factors that are significantly associated with inadequate bowel preparation in older adults undergoing colonoscopy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Article
Nursing
Long Huang, Bing-yue Zhao, Xiao-ting Li, Shui-xiu Huang, Ting-ting Chen, Xiao Cheng, Si-jia Li, Hao Li, Rong -fang Hu
Summary: This study investigated the impact of a family-focused online parenting support intervention on parents' well-being and preterm infants' outcomes. The intervention showed significant improvements in parents' sense of competence, caregiving ability, depression, and social support. However, there were no significant differences in preterm infants' weight and length, or in family functioning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)