Behavioral science research for oral health remains underrepresented compared to other medical domains
Behavioral Science Research Shows Gap in Oral Health Education
This bibliometric review identifies only 360 behavioral science publications specifically addressing oral health. The authors highlight a si…
While oral health is vital, very few scientific publications currently use behavioral science to help patients turn their knowledge into dai…
Patient review analysis identifies communication issues as a primary driver of low service ratings
Patient reviews show communication is key to high hospital ratings
This systematic review of cross-sectional content analysis from 2,381 online reviews identified efficiency and process as the most common ex…
Online reviews reveal that poor communication with staff is a major reason patients give lower ratings to hospitals.
Psychological capital, research competence, and social support correlate negatively with ICU nurse burnout
Support and skills help reduce burnout in ICU nurses
This meta-analysis of 31 studies involving 8,219 ICU nurses in China found that psychological capital (r = -0.43), research competence (r = …
New data shows that social support and personal confidence can lower burnout levels for nurses working in intensive care units.
Artificial intelligence may improve autism screening access and reach under-recognized groups in clinical practice
Artificial Intelligence Could Improve Access to Autism Care
This narrative review explores the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in autism spectrum disorder care, focusing on diagno…
New technology may help identify autism sooner and reach underserved groups, though it faces risks regarding data fairness.
Multicomponent and integrated approaches improve suicide prevention for socially vulnerable populations in primary care
Integrated Approaches Show More Success in Suicide Prevention Efforts
This narrative review examines suicide prevention interventions within primary health care settings, specifically focusing on socially vulne…
Combining multiple strategies like safety planning and provider training can improve suicide prevention for people facing social hardships.
Seafarer fatigue is multidimensional, shaped by sleep, work, environment, and regulation
Improving Safety and Well Being for Workers in the Maritime Industry
This systematic review with narrative synthesis of 56 studies examines seafarer fatigue, identifying it as a multidimensional phenomenon inf…
Seafarers face unique risks from exhaustion caused by long shifts and harsh environments. New insights help identify ways to manage these da…
Poverty and food insecurity are primary structural drivers of depression and anxiety in Tanzania
Poverty and weak health systems fuel depression in Tanzania
This systematic scoping review of 74 studies identifies poverty, food insecurity, and health-system weaknesses as key factors associated wit…
A review of 74 studies links poverty, food insecurity, and weak health systems to depression and anxiety in Tanzania.
Community-centered framework coordinates population health strategy for chronic disease and substance use disorder
New community framework helps coordinate care for chronic diseases and HIV
This policy and practice review describes a community-centered framework to translate local data into equity-oriented strategies for conditi…
A new strategy in Tennessee helps local leaders move from fragmented programs to a unified plan for chronic disease, maternal health, and su…
Mean age at menarche in South Asian girls clusters between 12 and 13 years
Factors Influencing the Age of First Period in Young Women in South Asia
This systematic review of 18 observational studies in South Asia found that mean age at menarche among females aged 8–21 years clustered bet…
New research looks at how lifestyle and environment affect when girls start their periods in South Asian regions.
Multimedia antistigma and health worker-led digital intervention improve behavior scores in adolescents at risk
Digital Outreach and Antistigma Campaigns Help Teens with Depression
A cluster randomized trial involving 3739 adolescents in Indian slums found that a multimedia campaign and health worker-led digital interve…
A new program using digital tools and antistigma campaigns helped improve mental health scores for at-risk teens living in urban areas.
Cumulative gamification delivery increases daily step count by 2,326 steps in young adults
Cumulative gamification helps young adults walk more every day
This randomized controlled trial of 246 healthy university students found that cumulative delivery of gamified elements resulted in the larg…
A new way of using game-like features can significantly boost daily step counts for people struggling with physical inactivity.
Online patient education materials for breast reconstruction show low usability and high reading levels
Online Breast Reconstruction Resources Often Hard for Patients to Read
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1634 online patient education materials (OPEMs) found that content is often difficult to read an…
Most online materials about breast reconstruction are written at a college level, making it difficult for many patients to find clear inform…