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Does Cognitive Impairment and Agitation in Dementia Influence Intervention Effectiveness? Findings From a Cluster-RCT With the Therapeutic Robot, PARO.

Jones, Cindy; Moyle, Wendy; Murfield, Jenny; Draper, Brian; Shum, David; ... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)

To explore whether severity of cognitive impairment and agitation of older people with dementia predict outcomes in engagement, mood states, and agitation after a 10-week intervention with the robotic seal, PARO. Data from ...

Predictors of Continued Breastfeeding at One Year among Women Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nasser, Amal; Omer, Fadumo; Al-Lenqawi, Fatima; Al-Awwa, Rehab; Khan, Tamam; ... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2018 , Article & Book chapter)

The number of babies in Qatar being exclusively breastfed is significantly lower than the global target set by the World Health Organization. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP), ...

Foam dressings for treating pressure injuries in patients of any age in any care setting: An abridged Cochrane systematic review

Walker, Rachel M; Gillespie, Brigid M; Thalib, Lukman; Higgins, Niall S; Whitty, Jennifer A ( Elsevier Ltd. , 2018 , Article)

Pressure injuries are localised areas of injury to the skin and/or underlying tissues. To assess foam dressings compared to other dressings in healing pressure injuries. Systematic review and meta-analysis DATA SOURCES: ...

Incidence and Prevalence of Pressure Injuries in Adult Intensive Care Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Chaboyer, Wendy P; Thalib, Lukman; Harbeck, Emma L; Coyer, Fiona M; Blot, Stijn; ... more authors ... less authors ( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2018 , Article Review)

To systematically assess the incidence and prevalence of pressure injuries in adult ICU patients and the most frequently occurring pressure injury sites. MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Cumulative Index to Nursing ...

Patient-dentist relationship and dental anxiety among young Sudanese adult patients

Kheir, Omer Osman; Ziada, Hassan Mahmoud; Abubakr, Neamat Hassan; Abdel-Rahman, Manar Elsheikh; Fadl, Sahar Mohamed; ... more authors ... less authors ( Wiley , 2018 , Report)

To evaluate the effects of the patient-dentist relationship on dental anxiety among young adult Sudanese patients. In this cross-sectional study, 864 patients attending outpatient dental clinics of the governmental dental ...

Prevalence of newly detected diabetes in pregnancy in Qatar, using universal screening.

Bashir, Mohammed; E Abdel-Rahman, Manar; Aboulfotouh, Mahmoud; Eltaher, Fatin; Omar, Khalid; ... more authors ... less authors ( Public Library of Science , 2018 , Article)

Diabetes first detected during pregnancy is currently divided into gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and diabetes mellitus (DM)- most of which are type 2 DM (T2DM). This study aims to define the prevalence and outcomes ...

The differential effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on seizure frequency in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy - A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Ibrahim, Fatma A S; Ghebremeskel, Kebreab; Abdel-Rahman, Manar E; Ahmed, Amar A M; Mohmed, Inaam M; ... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)

The omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are known to play an important role in maintenance and modulation of neuronal functions. There is evidence that omega-3 fatty acids ...

Effect of a robotic seal on the motor activity and sleep patterns of older people with dementia, as measured by wearable technology: A cluster-randomised controlled trial

Moyle, Wendy; Jones, Cindy; Murfield, Jenny; Thalib, Lukman; Beattie, Elizabeth; ... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)

Abstract ObjectivesThe robotic seal, PARO, has been used as an alternative to animal-assisted therapies with residents with dementia in long-term care, yet understanding of its efficacy is limited by a paucity of research. ...

Pulse versus daily oral Alfacalcidol treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Sawalmeh, Osama; Moala, Shaheed; Hamdan, Zakaria; Masri, Huda; Ayoub, Khubaib; ... more authors ... less authors ( Dove Medical Press , 2018 , Article)

Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a common complication of chronic kidney disease and is managed using vitamin D replacement therapy. Very few studies have examined the effectiveness of pulse alfacalcidol therapy in comparison ...

Funding sources and costs to deliver cardiac rehabilitation around the globe: Drivers and barriers.

Moghei, Mahshid; Pesah, Ella; Turk-Adawi, Karam; Supervia, Marta; Jimenez, Francisco Lopez; ... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) reach is minimal globally, primarily due to financial factors. This study characterized CR funding sources, cost to patients to participate, cost to programs to serve patients, and the drivers ...