People locked up in prisons often carry heavy burdens. Many have faced tough times that left deep scars. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a way to tackle these issues. It's not just about fixing one problem at a time. Instead, it's about changing how things are done, from top to bottom. A recent study dug into how TIC is used in prisons. It looked at how TIC is put...
Heart failure is a serious condition. It affects not just the individual but also their close ones. This is why the focus is often on the couple, or dyad, when managing heart failure. Telemedicine has become a big part of healthcare. It's changing how we approach many health issues, including heart failure. A plan is in place to look into how telemedicine can help c...
The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System, or PROMIS, is a set of tools designed to evaluate how a person feels and functions in their daily life. These tools cover physical, mental, and social health aspects. They are useful for a wide range of conditions. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the use of PROMIS measures in ortho...
Psychosis is a serious mental health condition. It is often marked by a lack of normal behaviors. These are called negative symptoms. Sadly, these symptoms are not well understood. Finding effective treatments for them is a big challenge. Researchers have been looking into this. They have been using qualitative studies. These studies focus on the experiences of pati...
Elder mistreatment is a serious issue that often goes unnoticed, especially among those with cognitive impairment. Communication difficulties and inconsistent screening make it hard to grasp the true extent of the problem. To tackle this, a detailed review is planned to explore how best to assess and address mistreatment in this vulnerable group. The goal is to gath...
COVID-19 tests are key to stopping the virus from spreading. They also help people get the care they need. But in Sub-Saharan Africa, not enough people got tested. This was a big problem during the pandemic. Why did this happen? There were several reasons. First, there weren't enough tests to go around. Second, it was hard for people to access them. Lastly, some peop...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disease that affects people in many different ways. In Canada, the population living with MS is quite diverse. A recent study took a close look at the available information about this diversity. The goal was to figure out what we know and what we don't know about the different characteristics of people with MS in Canada. This ...
Substance use disorders, or SUDs, are a big challenge. They affect millions of people worldwide. One approach to tackling this issue is patient-centered care, or PCC. This approach focuses on the patient's needs, preferences, and values. The idea is to make the patient feel more in control of their treatment. But does this approach actually lead to better outcomes? ...
Sports and physical activities are not just about getting fit. They also play a big role in how happy we feel. This is because they help us build strong friendships and connections, which are key to our happiness. Researchers looked into this idea by checking out 475 studies. They found that most of the studies, about 70. 8%, showed that having good friendships and ...
When disaster strikes, food aid is crucial. But, did you know that culture plays a big role in how well this help is received? Imagine this: two communities hit by the same disaster. One eagerly accepts food aid, while the other hesitates. Why the difference? Cultural factors, that's why. First, let's talk about food preferences. What one culture finds delicious, an...