Currently it is recognized that people are the most important asset of a company to ensure organizational results, constituting an element of competitive advantage. In this context, it becomes essential to improve the organization of work that adopts a strategic nature to face changes proactively. The present investigation was carried out at the Em...
Purpose: The study aims to provide an overall picture of how the staff in housing with special services experience the loneliness of its clients in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic. Method: The empirical study is based on semi-structured interviews in connection with eight assistant nurses who work both at LSS accommodation and outside as acco...
This paper aims to investigate the understanding and approaches of correctional officers in building relationships with clients in a correctionalfacility and to understand how they negotiate the professional boundaries that are necessary to maintain in these relationships. This qualitative study wasconducted through semi-structured interviews with ...
Published in Journal of Medical Internet Research
Background eHealth tools such as patient portals and personal health records, also known as patient-centered digital health records, can engage and empower individuals with chronic health conditions. Patients who are highly engaged in their care have improved disease knowledge, self-management skills, and clinical outcomes. Objective We aimed to sy...
Aim: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to adaptation in teaching and learning methods. There is a possibility that this shift from the classroom to online learning will persist post-pandemic with implications to all involved. We explored the contribution of personal, academic stressors and environmental factors contributing to musculoskeletal pain amon...
Published in Advances in Medical Education and Practice
Background It is necessary to determine what motivates students to pursue a particular specialty of their choosing to maintain a balance of medical practitioners from various disciplines. Objective The study aims to assess factors influencing undergraduate students of Applied Medical Sciences in choosing a specialty or discipline. Methods This cros...
Published in Journal of community psychology
This paper explores the personal and professional connections between clinical psychologists in the United Kingdom (UK) and critical/community psychology (CCP). Specifically, it asks how clinical psychologists define the area, how they relate to it and how they apply it in their work. Twenty clinical psychologists responded to an online survey, 12 ...
The entry focusses on a central activity, not only for visitor attractions, but for other leisure, tourism and destinations environments. Interpretation involves a variety of tools and techniques used to communicate the significance of assets within a tourism experience. The rapid advancement of technology has widened scope of interpretative tools ...
Published in Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
Background: Oral health is an effective unit of general health. Dental caries and periodontal diseases are considered to be the major diseases present in modern times. Over the decades, the idea of maintaining effective oral health and interest in oral health prevention measures has diminished; thus increasing the cost of health care. Aims and Obje...
Published in JMIR Formative Research
Background The use of mobile technology or smartphones has grown exponentially in the United States, allowing more individuals than ever internet access. This access has been especially critical to households earning less than US $30,000, the majority of whom indicate that smartphones are their main source of internet access. The increasing ubiquit...
