Article
Clinical Neurology
Jinyoung Jang, Hyun-Sung Jung, Kyunghee Chae, Kyoung-Uk Lee
Summary: This study identified differences between individuals with and without depression regarding demographic and socioeconomic variables, health behavior, health status, health care utilization, and self-rated health (SRH) to identify the depressed group's SRH trajectories. The depressed group had a lower mean SRH than the non-depressed group among most variables.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Xiaomei Song, Yuane Jia
Summary: Medical educators and programs are interested in understanding medical students' developmental trajectories to support their learning and progression. This study used latent class growth analysis to explore student subgroups and found significant differences in their coursework performance and standardized scores. The study highlights the heterogeneity of the student population and suggests further research directions.
ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Angela Vratsistas-Curto, Aron Downie, Annie McCluskey, Catherine Sherrington
Summary: This study investigated the trajectories of motor arm function recovery in stroke patients during inpatient rehabilitation. Four distinct patterns of recovery were identified, and factors associated with each pattern were explored.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sujin Lee, Han Nah Park, Ju Young Yoon
Summary: Understanding the self-rated health of industrially disabled individuals is crucial for their quality of life and return to work. This study aims to identify changes in self-rated health, classify different trajectories, and determine predictive factors.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Li Zhang, Lei Wang, Yuan Liu, Junyi Zhang, Xiaoying Zhang, Jingxin Zhao
Summary: This study examined the different trajectories of negative and positive affect among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that optimism dimension of resilience significantly predicted these trajectories. It suggests that activities promoting resilience, especially optimism, should be included to improve daily emotions of college students during COVID-19.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Bei Dou, Ting Tang, Chen Wang, Huixian Zha, Yu Kong, Kouying Liu
Summary: This study examined the trajectories of self-care behaviors in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using a latent class growth model and investigated the predictors of each trajectory based on the capability opportunity motivation and behavior model. The results identified three trajectories: a persistently negative trajectory, a maintenance trajectory after a slight increase, and an active trajectory with a slow upward improvement in self-care behaviors. Medical insurance and access to medical resources were found to be predictors of self-care behaviors.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Nana Wang, Zhen Xu, Dongmei Pei
Summary: This study demonstrates that individuals in GGT increasing classes have a higher risk of developing hyperglycemia. The GGT slope is a more effective predictor of hyperglycemia than the GGT value.
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shirin Faraji Azad, Akbar Biglarian, Maryam Rostami, Razieh Bidhendi-Yarandi
Summary: Using the smoothing mixture model (SMM), this study aimed to identify the latent longitudinal trajectories of maternal weight associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Data from 877 pregnant women were analyzed, and three trajectories (low, medium, and high weight) were identified. Results showed that the low weight trajectory had significantly higher risks for certain adverse neonatal events compared to the high weight trajectory.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Tian Zhang, Ying Song, Haoyue Teng, Yue Zhang, Jianan Lu, Linghua Tao, Yanjie Jin, Jieyun Yin, Danhong Zhou
Summary: This study identified heterogeneous BMI trajectories in toddlers from birth to 2 years old, with middle and upper trajectory groups being more likely to suffer from overweight/obesity compared to the lower trajectory group. Characteristics of both infants and their corresponding mothers were found to be correlated with infant BMI trajectories, indicating the potential role of maternal and infant factors in infant growth and development.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hailey R. Banack, Jenny Chang, Marcia L. Stefanick, Melina Arnold, Hoda Anton-Culver, Luohua Jiang
Summary: The objective of this study was to analyze the longitudinal trajectories of body mass index (BMI) after menopause and investigate the association of BMI trajectories with the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) among postmenopausal women. The study found a significant association between high BMI and the risk of diabetes and CVD, despite minimal change in BMI over the follow-up period.
ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Hyojin Cho, Sun Young Park, Eun Sul Lee
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the changes in career barrier trajectories among South Korean school dropouts over time and identify the number of groups based on these trajectories. Panel data from the Korean National Youth Policy Institute were analyzed for 656 participants. The findings revealed that four groups could be classified, with different factors significantly influencing their trajectories.
ASIA PACIFIC EDUCATION REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Daniel McNeish, Jeffrey R. Harring, Daniel J. Bauer
Summary: Clustering growth trajectories into classes can simplify interpretation of longitudinal data, but estimation is complicated and convergence issues are common. The typical approach of constraining covariance across classes performs poorly, while the covariance pattern GMM approach has the highest convergence rates and performs best in identifying the correct number of classes and assigning people correctly.
PSYCHOLOGICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sandra H. Soto, Derek P. Hales, Leigh F. Callahan, Christine Rini
Summary: This study identified three physical activity trajectories among individuals with osteoarthritis: stable active, increaser, and stable sedentary. The research found that partners' physical activity levels and beliefs significantly affected the trajectory membership of individuals with osteoarthritis. This highlights the importance of considering partner and relationship factors in physical activity interventions for couples.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Gavin van der Nest, Valeria Lima Passos, Math J. J. M. Candel, Gerard J. P. van Breukelen
Summary: This study examines the behavior of fit criteria curves of longitudinal finite mixture models under different data conditions and covariance structures. The variability in fit statistic patterns is attributed to the level of class separation and the presence/absence of random effects. The findings support some widely held notions while debunking others, providing guidelines on using fit criteria curves as a diagnostic aid during class enumeration.
JOURNAL OF STATISTICAL COMPUTATION AND SIMULATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hsi-Ping Nieh, Chien-Ju Chang, Li-Tuan Chou
Summary: Parental psychological well-being is crucial for family wellness, but limited research has focused on postpartum depression in fathers. This study aimed to identify different trajectories of depressive mood among Taiwanese fathers during the first year postpartum and examine associated factors. The results identified three classes of depression trajectories and revealed a significant association between financial stress and higher likelihood of experiencing increasing depressive symptoms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Susan Byrne, Hailey Sledge, Ruth Franklin, Fiona Boland, Deirdre M. Murray, Jonathan Hourihane
Summary: Babies born during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown period have shown deficits in social communication skills compared to a historical cohort, possibly due to limited exposure to social interaction.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
Ann S. Doherty, Fiona Boland, Frank Moriarty, Tom Fahey, Emma Wallace
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the cumulative incidence and severity of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in older adults in the community, and their association with patient characteristics. The study found that over one-quarter of older adults experienced ADRs over a 6-year period, and polypharmacy was independently associated with ADR risk.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Orla A. Houlihan, Daire Buckley, Gillian M. Maher, Fergus P. McCarthy, Ali S. Khashan
Summary: Women with a previous/current HL diagnosis do not have significantly increased rates of most adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to the general pregnant population. However, women diagnosed with HL during pregnancy may have a higher risk of certain adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, venous thromboembolism, anemia, and blood transfusion.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Allergy
Amy O'Connor, Fergus P. McCarthy, Louise Kelly, Ali S. Khashan, Gillian M. Maher
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Caroline McCarthy, Michelle Flood, Barbara Clyne, Susan M. Smith, Emma Wallace, Fiona Boland, Frank Moriarty
Summary: This study evaluated changes in prescribing, potentially inappropriate prescriptions, and prescribing of low-value medicines in older people with multimorbidity and significant polypharmacy. The results showed reductions in the prescription of most drug groups, with the largest reduction observed in antiplatelet prescriptions. The median number of medication changes per person was five, highlighting the complexity of prescribing for patients with polypharmacy. Frequent medication changes could have important implications for patients in terms of adherence and medication safety.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Caroline McCarthy, Michelle Flood, Barbara Clyne, Susan M. Smith, Fiona Boland, Emma Wallace, Frank Moriarty
Summary: Deprescribing is important for safe prescribing, especially for patients with polypharmacy. This study explores the relationship between revised patients' attitudes towards deprescribing (rPATD) scores and medication changes in older patients. The results show that patients willing to stop medication are more likely to engage in deprescribing and starting new medication, while those satisfied with current medications are less likely to engage in deprescribing.
BASIC & CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Orla A. Houlihan, Gillian M. Maher, Ali S. Khashan
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Molly Mattsson, Fiona Boland, Ciara Kirke, Michelle Flood, Emma Wallace, Mary E. E. Walsh, Derek Corrigan, Tom Fahey, Richard Croker, Sebastian C. J. Bacon, Peter Inglesby, David Evans, Ben Goldacre, Brian MacKenna, Frank Moriarty
Summary: In 2017, Ireland and England implemented two distinct interventions to reduce the prescribing of lidocaine medicated plasters. In Ireland, reimbursement restrictions were introduced through an application system, while England published updated guidance on items that should not be routinely prescribed. This study aims to compare how these interventions affected the prescribing of lidocaine plasters in these countries.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joan Ni Gabhann-Dromgoole, Conor C. Murphy, Fiona Boland, Andrea J. Doyle, Teresa Pawlikowska
Summary: This study compared stakeholder satisfaction with traditional delivery format and online flipped classroom (OFC) format. The results showed that stakeholders were less satisfied with the OFC format, finding it harder to determine expected work standards and less beneficial for developing problem-solving skills. However, there was no significant difference in student performances between the two formats.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Muireann de Paor, Fiona Boland, Xinyan Cai, Susan Smith, Mark H. Ebell, Eoin Mac Donncha, Tom Fahey
Summary: This study aimed to derive and externally validate clinical prediction rules (CPRs) for infectious mononucleosis (IM) caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The study found that in patients with enlarged/tender posterior cervical lymph nodes and presence of exudate on the pharynx, the predictive models for diagnosing IM had moderate accuracy. These models, in combination with serological and immunoglobulin testing, can enhance diagnostic decision-making for IM in community settings.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Louise Foley, Ann S. Doherty, Emma Wallace, Fiona Boland, Lisa Hynes, Andrew W. Murphy, Gerard J. Molloy
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between medication beliefs and adherence in people living with multiple ongoing health conditions. The results showed that higher levels of medication taking were associated with high necessity beliefs and low concern beliefs, while lower levels of medication taking were associated with low necessity beliefs and high concern beliefs.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gillian M. Maher, Liam J. Ward, Leah Hernandez, Marius Kublickas, Johannes J. Duvekot, Fergus P. McCarthy, Ali S. Khashan, Karolina Kublickiene
Summary: This study analyzed data from the IMPROvED birth cohort in Sweden, the Netherlands, and Republic of Ireland, and found that lower education level was associated with an increased risk of gestational hypertension, while middle-income individuals had a reduced risk of emergency cesarean section. Additionally, the study showed that exposure to multiple socioeconomic risk factors increased the risk of preterm birth.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Conor Toale, Marie Morris, Dara O'Keeffe, Fiona Boland, Donncha M. Ryan, Deirdre M. Nally, Dara O. Kavanagh
Summary: This study utilizes the SSAOP tool to assess the operative competence of Core Surgical Trainees in Ireland and quantifies the number of observations required for reliable assessment. The results show that each assessor observing 10 cases can generate sufficiently reliable scores. Focusing on core procedures improves reliability.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Samprikta Manna, Colm J. J. Mc Elwain, Gillian M. M. Maher, Marta Giralt Martin, Andrea Musumeci, Fergus P. P. McCarthy, Cathal McCarthy
Summary: This study investigated the cellular senescence phenotypes of pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) pregnancies by measuring multiple biomarkers of senescence. The results showed signs of premature senescence in IUGR pregnancies, while pre-eclampsia activated cell cycle checkpoint regulators but with a phenotype of cell repair and proliferation rather than senescence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Olufemi Aoko, Tobias Maharaj, Fiona Boland, Danny Cheriyan, John Ryan
Summary: Through a comprehensive analysis of 19 studies, it is found that intragastric balloons have a certain impact on NAFLD parameters, including NAFLD activity score (NAS), ALT, liver volume, and liver steatosis. In addition, non-liver-related outcomes such as body weight, BMI, glycated hemoglobin, and HOMA-IR are also significantly improved.
ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2023)
