Work and Confrontation with the Real for Health Professionals During COVID-19 by Thaís Augusta Cunha de Oliveira Máximo, Tatiana de Lucena Torres, Erick Idalino Moura, Wesley Jordan Pereira da Silva, Lucas Eurikes Melo Vasconcelos, Rian Enedino Pereira Cruz

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Evaluation of the Microbiota and Integrity of Respirators Reused by Health Professionals in a Hospital Environment by José D. Paiva, Giselda Neves, Paulo C. Neto, Wanuska Portugal, Douglas Ferreira, Fernando Lundgren, Idalina Cambuim, Ana C. Paiva, Elvis França

“…Abstract The shortage of PFF2, N95, and KN95 respirators and their equivalents for the respiratory protection of the population and health professionals during COVID-19 pandemic has driven the adoption of alternative measures to address the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE). …”
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Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Mental Health Support for Female Health Professionals in Pakistan and Türkiye by Komal Atta, Ahmad Atta, Mahnoor Atta

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATION OF PATIENT’S RIGHT ABUSE BY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN PLATEAU SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, JOS by Emmanuel Mahanan Josiah

“… Over the years studies indicates that health sectors in both developed and developing nations are vulnerable to patient right abuse by health professionals. This paper discusses the character and scope of patient right abuse by health professionals in Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos. …”
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Key challenges in providing assisted dying in Belgium: a qualitative analysis of health professionals’ experiences by Madeleine Archer, Lindy Willmott, Kenneth Chambaere, Luc Deliens, Ben P. White

“…Objectives: This study investigates the key challenges that health professionals experience when providing euthanasia in Belgium. …”
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Biomedical research and vulnerability: a study on responsibility of health professionals in research involving human beings by Angelita Maria Maders

“…For this work’s purposes we consider health professionals to be everyone involved in scientific investigations, from the scientist responsible for the initial project to the members of the Ethics Committees which have the power either to approve or not research projects. …”
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Immediate shock and residual stress: Unmasking the dual dynamics of covid-19 on the mental health of health professionals in China by Suyi Duan

“…Recognising the dynamic features of these mental health issues among health professionals is critical for developing effective support systems…”
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Do health professionals know about overdiagnosis in screening, and how are they dealing with it? A mixed-methods systematic scoping review. by Veerle Piessens, Ann Van den Bruel, An Piessens, Ann Van Hecke, John Brandt Brodersen, Emelien Lauwerier, Florian Stul, An De Sutter, Stefan Heytens

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Medical screening is a major driver of overdiagnosis, which should be considered when making an informed screening decision. Health professionals (HPs) often initiate screening and are therefore responsible for informing eligible screening participants about the benefits and harms of screening. …”
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Patients’ Preference in Selecting a Dental Practitioner based on Gender by Ayesha Aijaz Bhatti, Fatima Wasif, Zarnab Yousaf, Zunaira Iqbal, Asma Rafi Chaudhry, Sehrish Zaffar

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Assessing the Uses, Benefits, and Limitations of Digital Technologies Used by Health Professionals in Supporting Obesity and Mental Health Communication: Scoping Review by Amanda Kearns, Anne Moorhead, Maurice Mulvenna, Raymond Bond

“…Digital technologies offer potential for enhancing health care communication between health professionals (HPs) and individuals living with obesity and mental health issues, but their effectiveness is not fully understood. …”
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Digital health data security practices among health professionals in low-resource settings: cross-sectional study in Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Ayenew Sisay Gebeyew, Wondwossen Zemene, Binyam Chaklu Tilahun, Nebyu Demeke Mengestie, Berhanu Fikade Endehabtu, Zegeye Regasa Wordofa, Mitiku Kassaw Takillo, Gedefaw Belete Ashagrie, Melaku Molla Sisay

“…Results Out of the 423 health professionals, 95.0% were involved in the survey. …”
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Healthy Living for Elders: Keep Track of Your Blood Pressure by Leigh Ann Martin

“… Every time you take your blood pressure at home, or have it checked by a health professional write down the date and time, the blood pressure measurement, where it was taken (home, doctor’s office, etc.), and any comments from you or the health professional (i.e. medications you are taking or recently stopped taking, how you feel, and the arm where the pressure was taken). …”
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Healthy Living for Elders: Keep Track of Your Blood Pressure by Leigh Ann Martin

“… Every time you take your blood pressure at home, or have it checked by a health professional write down the date and time, the blood pressure measurement, where it was taken (home, doctor’s office, etc.), and any comments from you or the health professional (i.e. medications you are taking or recently stopped taking, how you feel, and the arm where the pressure was taken). …”
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How integrated knowledge translation worked to reduce federal policy barriers to the implementation of medication abortion in Canada: a realist evaluation by Sarah Munro, Kate Wahl, Sheila Dunn, Courtney Devane, Linda C. Li, Wendy V. Norman

“…Results We analyzed 38 interviews with researchers, health professional leaders, advocacy group leaders, and administrative government policy makers, as well as 49 program documents. …”
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A Phenomenological Study to Explore the Lived Experience of Patient Living with Mental Illness by S. Veera Jyothi, Rajeshree Lokhande, Chris Thomas

“…Patients with mental illness feel frustrated when they will not be listened by the health professional. People living with mental illness have different problems which are unheard by the society because of various stereotypes regarding mental illness. …”
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"I Feel Like I Have Lost Part Of My Identity" - A Qualitative Study Exploring The Impact Of Chronic Ankle Instability by Anders Mohrsen, Thomas Sørensen, Henrik Lund, Steven Zartov Rasmussen, Asger Jensen, Katrine Bruun Skov, Michael Skovdal Rathleff

“…The themes were *Injury history and symptoms* (Lateral ankle sprain during sport, pain and instability), *Information from health professional* (conflicting information about management and prognosis), *Management* (mental and physical challenges), *Expectation and hope* (explanation of symptoms, prognosis and imaging to provide clarification of condition), *Activity and participation* (restriction in sport and daily life and feelings of uncertainty), *Support* (support from family/friends) and *Identity* (low ability to participate in sport and social life result in loss of identity)…”
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