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{"title":"Experiences, Challenges, and Needs of People Living with HIV in Hunan Province, China: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Chunhong Shi, Xiya Li, Yehua Dai, Ming Chen, Lin Mao, Xinyue Zhou, Yanzhi Lei, Wenxia Yuan","doi":"10.2147/JMDH.S512278","DOIUrl":"10.2147/JMDH.S512278","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Globally, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic continues to pose significant challenges. In China, the differentiated services delivery (DSD) model has been implemented to improve healthcare for people living with HIV (PLHIV). However, challenges persist in fully implementing and scaling up the DSD model. Given the knowledge gaps and the need for better strategies to support this vulnerable population, our study aimed to explore the experiences, challenges, and needs of PLHIV to inform the development of patient-centered healthcare services.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We employed a qualitative design to interview 20 PLHIV from July 27 to October 13, 2024, in the Infectious Disease Ward at the Second People's Hospital in Chenzhou, Hunan Province. Individual face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted to collect data. Colaizzi's seven-step analysis method and NVivo 14 was used to analyze the transcripts.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The participants, aged 23 to 83 years, had been living with HIV for durations ranging from one month to 19 years. The interview data revealed four themes: (1) the <i>physiological</i> dimension: multi-organ physical symptoms, increased physical vulnerability, and a desire for healthcare guidance; (2) the <i>psychological</i> dimension: emotional distress, inadequate HIV-related knowledge, considerable stigma and discrimination, and a desire for respect and dignity; (3) the <i>societal</i> dimension: huge economic burden, fragile social networks, and a desire for social support; and (4) the <i>spiritual</i> dimension: mixed feelings about death, negative expectations of the future, seeking solace in faith, and a desire for a \"good\" death.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PLHIV in this study have undergone complex journeys across physical, psychological, societal, and spiritual dimensions, expressing urgent needs for support from various stakeholders. Our findings highlight the urgency of implementing patient-centered care, enhancing psychological support, reducing discrimination, and providing robust social and spiritual care through stakeholder collaboration to optimize the DSD model and resource allocation.</p>","PeriodicalId":16357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare","volume":"18 ","pages":"1405-1421"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11895677/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143604896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of a Four-Stage Death Education Model Based on Constructivist Learning Theory for Trainee Nursing Students.","authors":"Yujing Yang, Yue Li, Jia Fu, Dan Guo, Jingjing Xue","doi":"10.2147/JMDH.S500169","DOIUrl":"10.2147/JMDH.S500169","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore the effectiveness of the four-step death education model based on constructivist learning theory in enhancing the death coping abilities and attitudes of trainee nurses and improving course satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixty-six trainee nurses from a tumour hospital in Shanxi Province were selected as the study subjects, and a class-experimental research design was adopted, in which the nursing students before the course implementation were taken as the control group and those after the course implementation were taken as the experimental group. Death Attitude Profile Revised Scale (DAP) was used to measure the cognitive attitude of nursing students towards death, and a self-made questionnaire was used to test the satisfaction of nursing students with the curriculum design. Paired sample <i>t</i> test was used to compare the participants before and after the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Post-course death avoidance score, fear of death score, and escape-orientated death acceptance score of the trainee nurses (all <i>P</i><0.05) were higher than the control group. Neutral death acceptance score (<i>P</i><0.05) was lower amongst the trainee nurses than the control group after the course. It showed that the attitudes towards death of the trainee nurses before and after the course improved in terms of fear and anxiety, sense of avoidance, and neutral acceptance. In the evaluation of the content of the course, the teaching methods of the course, and the teaching results, most of the trainee nurses gave a better evaluation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The four-step death education model based on constructivist learning theory significantly improved the death coping skills and attitudes of trainee nursing students. Although this educational model is still limited, it provides research materials for the future establishment of a systematic death education.</p>","PeriodicalId":16357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare","volume":"18 ","pages":"1371-1380"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11892376/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143597228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Glucose Profile, Fasting Insulin, and Renal Function on Sarcopenia in Elderly at Single Centered Nursing Home: A Cross-Sectional Structural Equation Model Analysis.","authors":"Alexander Halim Santoso, Edwin Destra, Yohanes Firmansyah, Susy Olivia Lontoh","doi":"10.2147/JMDH.S486370","DOIUrl":"10.2147/JMDH.S486370","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sarcopenia, characterized by a progressive decline in muscle mass and strength, poses significant public health challenges for the elderly, impacting physical performance and quality of life. This study aims to investigate the associations between glucose profile, fasting insulin, renal function, and muscle strength among elderly residents of a single-centered nursing home in Indonesia, identifying potential biomarkers for sarcopenia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 31 elderly residents of Santa Anna Nursing Home, with muscle strength measured using handgrip dynamometry and biochemical parameters evaluated through standardized laboratory methods.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) analysis revealed strong negative correlations between glucose profile (β = -0.683, p < 0.01) and fasting insulin (β = -0.208, p < 0.05) with muscle strength, while renal function showed a moderate positive relationship (β = 0.295, p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings highlight glucose profile, fasting insulin, and renal function as critical predictors of sarcopenia, offering potential pathways for early detection and targeted interventions. Future research should explore longitudinal assessments and molecular mechanisms to refine sarcopenia prevention strategies in aging populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":16357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare","volume":"18 ","pages":"1393-1404"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11892493/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143597229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sleep Quality in an Asthmatic Adult Population in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Tareq F Alotaibi, Saleh S Algarni, Mohammed M Alqahtani, Hassan Y Aljohani, Taha T Ismaeil, Mobarak K Alqahtani, Riyadh Abdullah Alotaibi, Abdullah H Alateeq, Fahad Saad Al-Dawsari, Mansour M Alotaibi, Mohammed F Alshahrani, Turki M Alanazi, Abdullah M Alanazi","doi":"10.2147/JMDH.S480326","DOIUrl":"10.2147/JMDH.S480326","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background & aims: </strong>Asthma is a chronic disorder affecting health-related quality of life. This study aimed to explore differences in sleep quality based on individual characteristics, such as smoking habits and asthma.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study included Saudi citizens aged ≥18 years. A questionnaire was used to collect information regarding demographics, sleep quality, smoking history, and physical activity.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We included 489 participants (male, 58%), divided into three main groups for analysis: (1) individuals with asthma (n=52), smokers (n=104), and controls (n=333). In total, 71.15% (n=37) of individuals with asthma and 64.4% (n=67) of the smokers had sleep difficulties. Furthermore, 61.5% (n=32) of individuals with asthma and 56.7% (n=59) of smokers were found to be insufficiently active. Additionally, 15.4% (n=8) of individuals with asthma and 15.4% of smokers (n=16) were moderately active. Finally, 23.1% (n=12) of individuals with asthma and 27.9% (n=29) of smokers were active. The questionnaire also revealed that 57.7% (n=282) of respondents had poor sleep quality, with a significantly higher rate among individuals with asthma (71.15%; n=37; mean ± SD: 10 ± 3.57) compared to that among non-asthmatics (50%; n=245; mean ± SD: 6.58 ± 3.61; <i>P</i>=0.027).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Asthma has a significant impact on sleep quality and physical activity levels. Poor sleep quality adversely affects the quality of life, suggesting that increased public awareness of these risk factors is crucial.</p>","PeriodicalId":16357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare","volume":"18 ","pages":"1345-1351"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11890358/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143586074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Identification of Energy Metabolism-Related Subtypes and Diagnostic Biomarkers for Osteoarthritis by Integrating Bioinformatics and Machine Learning.","authors":"Sheng Xu, Jie Ye, Xiaochong Cai","doi":"10.2147/JMDH.S510308","DOIUrl":"10.2147/JMDH.S510308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic and complex degenerative joint disease that increasingly burdens and affects the elderly population. Abnormal energy metabolism is closely associated with the pathological mechanisms of OA. This study aims to identify key genes related to energy metabolism that are closely linked to the treatment and diagnosis of OA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The transcriptomic data for OA were collected from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO), with GSE51588 and GSE63359 serving as the training and validation datasets, respectively. Differential expression analysis was conducted to identify key energy metabolism-related genes. Unsupervised clustering was performed to classify molecular subtypes. Three machine learning algorithms were employed to identify key diagnosis genes, specifically Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO), Support Vector Machine Recursive Feature Elimination (SVM-RFE), and Random Forest (RF). We construct a comprehensive nomogram, and the diagnostic performance of both the nomogram and feature genes was evaluated using operating characteristic curve (ROC) and calibration curves. We assessed the immune infiltration levels in OA samples using the IOBR platform and the CIBERSORT algorithm.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We classified OA patients into two molecular subtypes, which exhibited distinct differences in immune infiltration levels. Subsequently, we successfully identified two characteristic genes, NUP98 and RPIA, and demonstrated statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) and diagnostic performance in the validation cohort. Evaluation using ROC and calibration curves demonstrated that these characteristic genes exhibit robust diagnostic performance. Multiple immune cells may be involved in the development of OA, and all characteristic genes may be associated with immune cells to varying degrees.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In conclusion, NUP98 and RPIA have the potential to serve as diagnostic biomarkers for OA and may offer opportunities for therapeutic intervention in OA.</p>","PeriodicalId":16357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare","volume":"18 ","pages":"1353-1369"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11890432/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143586053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding Colorectal Cancer Screening Barriers in Saudi Arabia: Insights From a Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Noura S Alhassan, Mohammed Basem Beyari, Saleh Husam Aldeligan, Abdulaziz Abdulmuhsin Alqusiyer, Shatha Abdulaziz Almutib, Mohammed Ahmed Alarfaj, Maha Hamadien Abdulla, Thamer Bin Traiki","doi":"10.2147/JMDH.S507481","DOIUrl":"10.2147/JMDH.S507481","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern in Saudi Arabia, ranking among the most common cancers and often presenting at advanced stages due to low early detection rates. Despite available screening tools, many cases are diagnosed late, leading to poor outcomes. The importance of early detection through screening cannot be overstated as it significantly improves prognosis and reduces mortality.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was conducted as a cross-sectional survey in Riyadh from January to July 2024. It aimed to assess awareness and barriers to colorectal cancer screening among the general public. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed, yielding 768 eligible responses after applying exclusion criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed that, while 88% of respondents were aware of colorectal cancer, only 16% had undergone screening tests primarily via colonoscopy. Significant barriers to screening included a lack of physician recommendation, absence of a comprehensive national screening program and fear of complications from colonoscopy. Females were more likely to experience embarrassment and fair of pain as barriers compared to males. Additionally, residents of rural areas faced challenges related to the avalanche of screening facilities.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings underscore the need for targeted public health interventions, including enhanced awareness campaigns and the development of a national CRC screening program to increase early detection rates and reduce the burden of colorectal cancer in Saudi Arabia.</p>","PeriodicalId":16357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare","volume":"18 ","pages":"1335-1344"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11890475/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143586065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Bibliometric Analysis of the Application of Brain-Computer Interface in Rehabilitation Medicine Over the Past 20 Years.","authors":"Jinghui Huang, Lele Huang, Ying Li, Fanfu Fang","doi":"10.2147/JMDH.S509747","DOIUrl":"10.2147/JMDH.S509747","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the application of brain- computer interface (BCI) in rehabilitation medicine, assessing the current state, developmental trends, and future potential of this field. By systematically analyzing relevant literature, we seek to identify key research themes and enhance understanding of BCI technology in rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We utilized bibliometric analysis tools such as VOSviewer and CiteSpace to screen and analyze 426 relevant articles from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. We quantitatively evaluated citation patterns, publication trends, and the collaboration networks of research institutions and authors to uncover research hotspots and frontier dynamics in the field.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings indicate a continuous increase in research publications since 2003, with a notable peak occurring between 2019 and 2021. The analysis revealed that motor imagery, motor recovery, and signal processing are the predominant research themes. Furthermore, the United States and China are leading in the publication volume related to BCI and rehabilitation medicine. Key research institutions include the University of Tübingen and the New York State Department of Health, with significant contributions from scholars like Niels Birbaumer.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although the current research on BCI in rehabilitation medicine shows significant potential and efficacy, further exploration of certain research directions is needed, along with the promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration to comprehensively address complex real-world issues such as motor function impairment. Future research should focus on optimizing training models, enhancing technical feasibility, and exploring home rehabilitation applications to facilitate the broader adoption of BCI technology in rehabilitation medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":16357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare","volume":"18 ","pages":"1297-1317"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11890000/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143586049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Clinic Transmission: Leveraging Internet of Things Technology.","authors":"Banu Uygun-Can, Parla Meva Durmazpınar, Şirin Hatipoğlu, Bilge Acar-Bolat, Çağla Özen, Hesna Sazak-Öveçoğlu, Tanju Kadir","doi":"10.2147/JMDH.S499841","DOIUrl":"10.2147/JMDH.S499841","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study focused on the risk posed by pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic carriers in dental clinics during the period (February-June 2022) when Covid-19 transmission was highest and aimed to investigate the effectiveness of infection control protocols in the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. It also evaluated the potential of wearable sensors as part of the Internet of Things (IoT) to prevent cross-infection.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Swab samples were collected from surfaces and air filters in dental clinics and analyzed using RT-PCR both before and after disinfection processes. Clinicians also used IoT-enabled wearable sensors and completed surveys (n=100) evaluating the impact of these technologies on infection control practices. The sensors monitored clinicians' movements and patient interactions to assess cross-infection risks.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All RT-PCR tests returned negative results, indicating that no SARS-CoV-2 was detected on the sampled surfaces or air filters. Surveys revealed that 70% of resident clinicians trusted the effectiveness of wearable sensors in infection control. The technology was particularly well received among younger clinicians and was found to be effective in strengthening contact tracing, control measures, and awareness.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Strict infection control measures have contributed to preventing Covid-19 infections in dental clinics, although asymptomatic cases may still be present. These findings highlight the importance of adopting advanced technologies such as wearable sensors to support current infection control measures. With further studies, the scalability and integration of IoT technologies into routine infection control practices in diverse healthcare settings can be better understood, enhancing infection control potential and significantly contributing to the safety of healthcare workers and patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":16357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare","volume":"18 ","pages":"1319-1334"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11889996/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143586077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mapping the Knowledge Landscape of and Emerging Future Trends in Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Literature From 1998 to 2024.","authors":"Zhishou Meng, Dongqin He, Honggang Wang, Lijuan Ma, Le Guan, Yongning Ai, Jianxin Yang, Ruxing Liu","doi":"10.2147/JMDH.S508807","DOIUrl":"10.2147/JMDH.S508807","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this study was to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature on stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis (OA) to visualize recent developments, identify hot spots, and determine trends in the field.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>OA is a chronic disease that affects the joints and their surrounding tissues, leading to progressive damage to the articular cartilage and ultimately to the subchondral bone and the surrounding synovial structures. OA is a disabling disease with an increasing incidence and prevalence in the general population. Modulation of immunity and inflammation and improvement of cell survival and differentiation through multidirectional differentiation of stem cells is a potential strategy for the treatment of OA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We searched for publications on \"stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis\" in the Web of Science (WOS) core collection database from 1998-2024 and summarized the results, including year of publication, country, institution, author, and collaborative network generated using VOSviewer and Citespace. In addition, research trends were identified. Finally, we summarized the hot topics and identified future research trends.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study ultimately included 2341 valid papers, with a trend toward a gradual increase in the number of publications over time. The country, institution, author, and journal with the highest number of publications and citations were China, the University of California system, Sekiya I, and Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, respectively. High-frequency keyword clusters included cell therapy, stem cells, tissue engineering, and extracellular vesicles.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Through visualization and analysis, we elucidated the trends and research hotspots in the field over the past five years. The analysis revealed that stem cell transplantation and exosome therapy for OA may be the focus of future research. This study lays the foundation for future research and clinical work on stem cell therapy in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":16357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare","volume":"18 ","pages":"1281-1295"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11890084/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143586060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Healthcare Personnel Experiences With Health Literacy Sensitivity in Relation to Work Satisfaction and Stress: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Malene Nerbøvik Stavdal, Marie Hamilton Larsen, Astrid Klopstad Wahl, Ingeborg Strømseng Sjetne, Anners Lerdal, Caryl L Gay, Christine Råheim Borge","doi":"10.2147/JMDH.S493548","DOIUrl":"10.2147/JMDH.S493548","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To qualitatively explore healthcare personnel's (HCP) experiences with health literacy sensitivity in relation to work satisfaction and stress. Being HL sensitive means that HCP have adequate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to follow up on patients' HL needs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Four focus group interviews were conducted with 30 hCP from a medium-sized general hospital in Oslo, Norway. We used inductive thematic analysis developed by Braun & Clark. NVivo v12 software assisted data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three main themes were identified: (1) HCP experiences with HL (2) HCP experience barriers with HL sensitivity, and (3) HCP collaboration and communication are essential for HL. Variability in HL understanding among HCP may lead to challenges in providing patient-centered care. Factors such as heavy workloads, cultural barriers, and organizational limitations hinder HL sensitivity and can cause frustration and stress among HCP.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Targeted interventions and organizational support are essential to address HCP's obstacles with HL sensitivity. Utilizing improved communication techniques and HL tools may help reduce stress and frustration.</p><p><strong>Practice implications: </strong>To optimize HL sensitivity, it is imperative to prioritize HCP needs. Organizations should strive to facilitate HL in a way that does not impose additional stress on HCP.</p>","PeriodicalId":16357,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare","volume":"18 ","pages":"1269-1280"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11881602/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143567261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}