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The hidden hazards of clay: a qualitative exploration of silica exposure and well-being in ceramic art studios. 粘土的隐患:陶瓷艺术工作室中二氧化硅暴露和健康的定性探索。
IF 2.4 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-04-17 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2026.2661147
Charles Vicku, Albert Essuman, Samuel Nii Adamah Sampah, Kofi Adjei, Samuel Nortey, Robert Amoanyi
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Impaired boundaries, sense of self, and personal control: the lifelong trajectory of co-occurring obesity and adverse childhood experiences for adult women. 边界、自我意识和个人控制受损:成年女性肥胖和不良童年经历共同发生的终身轨迹
IF 2.4 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-05-29 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2026.2673595
Mary Christine Jared, Brian Koehler, Sally S Cohen
{"title":"Impaired boundaries, sense of self, and personal control: the lifelong trajectory of co-occurring obesity and adverse childhood experiences for adult women.","authors":"Mary Christine Jared, Brian Koehler, Sally S Cohen","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2026.2673595","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2026.2673595","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To deepen the understanding of the phenomenon of co-occurring obesity and ACEs for adult women.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative, phenomenological, Reflective Lifeworld Research (RLR) approach was used. Fourteen women living with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) who were between the ages of 18 and 64, and who had at least one ACE participated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed three essential meanings of the phenomenon: a boundaryless childhood existence, being in and out of control, and a vague or distorted sense of self. Six intertwined constituent meanings further elucidate the phenomenon: obesity as an existential response to ACEs; a chaotic, abusive existence with caregivers; indoctrination into the world of food misuse, weight concerns, and body focus; the critical gaze of others and its impact on the self; burdened with obesity and other persistent health conditions, and adult perspectives on surviving life's challenges.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The women's existential struggles with their bodies and self-worth are compounded by the early genesis of ACEs, the violence and upheaval from ACEs, and the lifelong impact of co-occurring obesity and ACEs. Novel ways for treating co-occurring obesity and ACEs in women are presented. Implications for practice that include establishing concurrent obesity and ACEs management strategies to achieve better health outcomes for women seeking assistance in health care settings are included.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"21 1","pages":"2673595"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13224687/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148058098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Social care occupational therapy and learning disabilities: professional perspectives on communication, collaboration and making a difference. 社会关怀、职业治疗与学习障碍:沟通、合作与改变的专业视角。
IF 2.4 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-09-08 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2026.2721738
T Swinson, B Littlechild, G Howcroft, K McNamara, S Prowse, B White, K Almack
{"title":"Social care occupational therapy and learning disabilities: professional perspectives on communication, collaboration and making a difference.","authors":"T Swinson, B Littlechild, G Howcroft, K McNamara, S Prowse, B White, K Almack","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2026.2721738","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2026.2721738","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Adults with learning disabilities experience a poorer quality of life than the general population. Social care can critically support such adults and their informal carers, but limited literature exists about occupational therapy provision. This study explored the extent to which social care occupational therapists support communication and collaboration, and make a difference.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eight social care occupational therapists were recruited through professional networks. Online interviews were undertaken using topic guides co-designed with professionals and experts by experience. Reflexive thematic analysis was employed, informed by critical realism.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Therapists pursued inclusive practices with adults with learning disabilities and valued informal carers. The communication challenges increased the reliance on carer input and raised doubts about interventions reflecting the wishes of adults with learning disabilities. Carer disagreements were navigated through diplomacy and positive risk-taking, but concerns about moving and handling safety led to faltering collaboration. Therapists felt that they enhanced community engagement and reduced carer burden, but workload limited their scope of practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Social care occupational therapists strive to work inclusively with adults with learning disabilities and their informal carers, with beneficial outcomes, requiring various profession-based and interpersonal skillsets. However, communication difficulties create uncertainty. Practice-improvement opportunities include additional training and enhanced multidisciplinary working.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"21 1","pages":"2721738"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13556108/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148914243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring opportunities with activity-based work in Swedish public workplaces-a qualitative analysis based on the socio-ecological model. 在瑞典公共工作场所探索以活动为基础的工作机会-基于社会生态模型的定性分析。
IF 2.4 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-09-08 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2026.2728848
Josefine Hansson, Erika Wall, Pär Löfstrand, Stig Vinberg
{"title":"Exploring opportunities with activity-based work in Swedish public workplaces-a qualitative analysis based on the socio-ecological model.","authors":"Josefine Hansson, Erika Wall, Pär Löfstrand, Stig Vinberg","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2026.2728848","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2026.2728848","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Activity-based work (ABW) is a workplace concept that offers different work environments, letting employees choose settings that best support their specific tasks. Although research on ABW is growing, there is limited knowledge about how employees experience opportunities in these environments, particularly from a salutogenic health-promoting perspective.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative design was applied using a survey with open-ended questions, completed by 448 employees in administrative roles in one public sector organization in Sweden. A combined deductive and inductive content analysis was conducted. The socio-ecological model was used as a deductive categorization matrix to organize the data into three levels, while subcategories were developed inductively within each level based on recurring patterns in the material.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis identified six subcategories within the three levels of the socio-ecological model: intrapersonal (autonomy, well-being), interpersonal (social support, collaboration), and organizational (adapted facilities, an attractive work environment).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings indicate that employees' perceived opportunities in ABW can be understood across intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational levels, and that these levels are closely connected. The study suggests that the socio-ecological model can be useful for understanding employee experiences in organizational settings and highlights the importance of considering factors at different levels when designing ABW environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"21 1","pages":"2728848"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13556110/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148914210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Hunger pain and its reduction; qualitative insight from people with schizophrenia on semaglutide. 饥饿痛苦及其减轻;精神分裂症患者对西马鲁肽的定性观察。
IF 2.4 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-08-18 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2026.2717809
Belinda Sewohl Rasmussen, Charlotte Simonÿ, Mikkel Leck Poulsen, Nicolai Gundtoft Uhrenholt, Birgitte Lundberg, Sabrina Trappaud Rønne, Pernille Gundtoft Uhrenholt, Peter Haulund Gæde, Sidse Marie Arnfred
{"title":"Hunger pain and its reduction; qualitative insight from people with schizophrenia on semaglutide.","authors":"Belinda Sewohl Rasmussen, Charlotte Simonÿ, Mikkel Leck Poulsen, Nicolai Gundtoft Uhrenholt, Birgitte Lundberg, Sabrina Trappaud Rønne, Pernille Gundtoft Uhrenholt, Peter Haulund Gæde, Sidse Marie Arnfred","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2026.2717809","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2026.2717809","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>It is often reported that people with schizophrenia experience weight gain and disordered eating, partly due to antipsychotics. As part of the RCT \"Home-based Intervention with Semaglutide Treatment of Neuroleptic-Related Prediabetes, HISTORI\", the present study investigates experiences of hunger and eating habits in people using antipsychotics during semaglutide treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eleven semi-structured interviews were conducted 4 months to 1,5 years after treatment completion. Six women and 5 men were interviewed. The interviews were analysed using Braun & Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three themes were identified; \"Hunger pain induced by antipsychotic medicine\", \"Positive and negative experiences of reduced hunger\", and \"Eating habits and what influences them\". The term \"Hunger pain\" was applied. It defines an excruciating combination of feeling extremely hungry, never achieving satiety, and relentless preoccupation with thoughts about food. The analysis suggested a focus on the patients' coping styles.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The hunger pain, probably induced by antipsychotics, seemed to reinforce maladaptive coping styles. The relief from hunger pain due to semaglutide was in most cases a liberation. Yet, it is important also to pay attention to the negative effects of reduced hunger. It is relevant to assess patients' eating problems prior to semaglutide treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"21 1","pages":"2717809"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13487855/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148801353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Experience of diabetes self-care and well-being among adults with type 2 diabetes in South Ethiopia: a qualitative descriptive study. 南埃塞俄比亚成人2型糖尿病患者的糖尿病自我护理和幸福感:一项定性描述性研究。
IF 2.4 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-08-18 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2026.2714620
Temesgen Anjulo Ageru, Cua Ngoc Le, Apichai Wattanapisit, Eskinder Wolka Woticha, Eskinder Israel, Melkamu Worku, Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai, Takele Teklu, Charuai Suwanbamrung
{"title":"Experience of diabetes self-care and well-being among adults with type 2 diabetes in South Ethiopia: a qualitative descriptive study.","authors":"Temesgen Anjulo Ageru, Cua Ngoc Le, Apichai Wattanapisit, Eskinder Wolka Woticha, Eskinder Israel, Melkamu Worku, Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai, Takele Teklu, Charuai Suwanbamrung","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2026.2714620","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2026.2714620","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) poses an escalating challenge in resource-limited settings where daily self-care practices are often compromised. The everyday realities of individuals with T2DM in Sub-Saharan Africa remain insufficiently understood. This study explored self-care experiences among adults with T2DM in South Ethiopia, focusing on factors shaping their daily lives and well-being.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A qualitative descriptive design with reflexive thematic analysis was employed. In-depth interviews were conducted with 21 purposefully selected participants (12 patients, 9 providers) from three hospitals in South Ethiopia. Provider interviews provided complementary contextual information about health system barriers. Well-being, from participants' perspectives, was defined by the ability to maintain daily activities, fulfill family roles, and sustain hope.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Analysis of patient interviews yielded four major themes capturing the experience of self-care: 1) Navigating daily self-care routines (medication intake, diet management, self-monitoring, and foot care); 2) Multilevel barriers eroding well-being (medication stock-outs, economic constraints, cultural beliefs, lack of support, knowledge gaps, provider training deficits); 3) Education and counselling as sources of empowerment (building knowledge, instilling hope); and 4) Envisioning supportive environments (continued counselling, medication availability, peer support). Healthcare provider interviews provided complementary contextual information about health system barriers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>For individuals with T2DM in South Ethiopia, self-care involves daily negotiation shaped by economic hardship, cultural factors, and health system limitations. Empowering patients through tailored support, continued counselling, peer support network, and reliable healthcare systems is essential for enhancing their health and well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"21 1","pages":"2714620"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13487848/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148801371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Pedagogical health - a holistic perspective on promoting children's and students' well-being in school. 教学健康——从整体角度促进儿童和学生在学校的健康。
IF 2.4 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-09-29 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2026.2740237
Ann-Louise Ljungblad, Lisa Hellström
{"title":"Pedagogical health - a holistic perspective on promoting children's and students' well-being in school.","authors":"Ann-Louise Ljungblad, Lisa Hellström","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2026.2740237","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2026.2740237","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Gloabally, young people are experiencing increasing ill health. Since school health promotion often lacks an interprofessional language, this study strives to open up a global conversation by introducing <i>Pedagogical Health in School (PHIS).</i> This serves as a novel pedagogical lens to bridge individual-level well-being with school-level structures, providing a shared conceptual base for interprofessional collaboration.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Drawing on qualitative data from preschool through upper secondary school, the study explores the umbrella concept of <i>pedagogical health,</i> encompassing four health foundations: mental, physical, social, and existential health, and offering <i>a holistic perspective</i> on children's and students' well-being in school settings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The <i>primary contribution</i> is the identification of <i>52 candidate indicators</i> manifesting across the four foundations in practice. These candidate indicators translate broad health concepts into observable phenomena, offering school staff a concrete, shared basis for interprofessional dialogue and action.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The article proposes pedagogically grounded definitions for each foundation to support coordinated health-promoting work. PHIS represents a significant advancement in the field of school health promotion by providing <i>a holistic, pedagogically grounded perspective</i> that aligns practice with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3 and 4). By integrating well-being into pedagogical settings, PHIS strengthens schools' capacity for proactive and sustainable health promotion.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"21 1","pages":"2740237"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13629801/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149082788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Enhancing translation capacities of COVID-19 researchers through interdisciplinary collaboration: empathy, awareness, and action. 通过跨学科合作提高COVID-19研究人员的翻译能力:共情、意识和行动。
IF 2.4 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-05-01 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2026.2666722
Lahari Yaddanapudi, Erik Fisher, Julia Hahn
{"title":"Enhancing translation capacities of COVID-19 researchers through interdisciplinary collaboration: empathy, awareness, and action.","authors":"Lahari Yaddanapudi, Erik Fisher, Julia Hahn","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2026.2666722","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2026.2666722","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Integrating societal considerations into public health research, particularly during crises, can foster public trust, support inclusive policy-making, and enhance technology development. Interdisciplinary collaboration may enhance researchers' capacities to reflect on the societal impacts of scientific advancements as they occur.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This qualitative Socio-Technical Integration Research (STIR) study investigated these claims among four early-career researchers in virology, physics, and engineering, working in a large-scale COVID-19 research project across Germany. The collaboration involved 12 weeks of protocol-based dialogue exercises, pre- and post-study interviews, and participant observation, and was analyzed using the \"Midstream modulation\" framework.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found that the exercises documented, and in some cases stimulated, changes in participants' awareness, attitudes, and behaviours regarding their research's broader social context. One participant grew more aware of their work's social impact over time, recognizing stakeholders beyond the laboratory. Another shifted attitudes toward science communication, while a third demonstrated greater empathy for public reactions to scientific advice.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>These enhanced capacities for reflexivity suggests potential of STIR for improved communication among scientists, the public, and policymakers, strengthening the science-society interface in COVID-19 and broader health research. Such collaborations can build public trust, inform interventions, and improve the translation of basic research into effective health policies.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"21 1","pages":"2666722"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13137741/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147823386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Proficient nurses' empathy in caring for people with dementia. 熟练护士对痴呆症患者的同理心。
IF 2.3 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2025-12-25 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2608193
Yuka Ishii, Li Yao, Hitoshi Oyama, Yuri Fukazawa, Yukie Toriumi, Chikako Takayanagi
{"title":"Proficient nurses' empathy in caring for people with dementia.","authors":"Yuka Ishii, Li Yao, Hitoshi Oyama, Yuri Fukazawa, Yukie Toriumi, Chikako Takayanagi","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2608193","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2608193","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>\"Empathy\" is a key concept in dementia care and considered important to improve the quality of care. However, how empathy should be promoted among dementia care nurses remains unclear. Thus, this study aimed to clarify the role of nurses' empathy in caring for people with dementia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Certified nurse specialists in gerontological and dementia nursing were recruited as participants using snowball sampling. Data were collected from seven participants in March 2023 through focus-group interviews and analyzed qualitatively and inductively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six categories related to care experiences were formed using fifty-six codes in five stages. The categories were as follows: i) Turn toward each other, considering personal diversity; ii) Actively approach them by understanding and acknowledging their thoughts; iii) Experience feelings of warmth after comprehending their personalities; iv) Experience an emotional resonance with them; v) Sharpen own senses to deeply understand their experiences; and vi) Work as a team to provide the most suitable care.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results demonstrated that empathy is a key element in the interactions between nurses and people with dementia that contributes to more harmonious relationships. These findings can be used to educate nurses on dementia care, which may help reduce nurses' burnout.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"21 1","pages":"2608193"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12777887/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145829143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Experiences and health-related quality of life following minimally invasive surgical repair for pectus excavatum - a mixed methods study. 微创漏斗胸手术修复后的经验和健康相关的生活质量——一项混合方法研究。
IF 2.4 4区 医学
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-02-18 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2026.2632366
Louise Norlander, Agneta Anderzén-Carlsson, Mårten Vidlund, Ann-Sofie Sundqvist
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