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Cross-sectional studies

The effects of problem-based learning (PBL) on undergraduate medical students’ critical thinking and communication skills development: A scoping review across resource-rich and resource-limited settings (2015–2024)

Bruce Ayabilla Abugri, Maxwell Ateni Assibi, Anthony Amalba, Patience Kanyiri Gaa, Sophia E.A. Kpebu, Patience Afua Adwaapa Karikari, Victor Mogre

published 13 Feb 2026

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The mediation effect of attitude on the association between knowledge and practices toward air pollution among commercial drivers and traders in South-Western Ghana: A cross-sectional study

Enoch Akyeampong, Abdulzeid Yen Anafo, Jesus Kofi Asante, Isaac Kwabla Agbenyezi, Richard Amfo-Otu, Benson Owusu, Michael Affordofe, John Kofi Nyante, Maxwell Seyram Sunu

published 13 Jan 2026

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Prevalence and predictors of Biker’s hand syndrome among the professional bike riders in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

Sohel Ahmed, Mohammad Jahirul Islam, G. M. Jakaria, Md Enamul Haque, Jalal Uddin, Tazveen Fariha, Md Saifur Rahman, Md Zahidul Islam, Raju Ahmed, Selim Hossain, S. M. Mahfuz Anwar

published 23 Sep 2025

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Patient demographics, medical factors, treatment modalities and satisfaction at five traditional Chinese medicine practices in Switzerland: A cross-sectional study

Yingchao Liu, Xiaoying Lyu, Saroj K. Pradhan, Yiming Li, Xingfang Liu, Ralf Bauder, Tanja Heggli, Xiaying Wang, Michael Furian

published 19 Sep 2025

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Effects of alcohol consumption on the prevalence and incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Jingkai Yuan, Zhiheng Chen, Yukai Gu, Yaobin Liang, Zhiqi Yao

published 19 Sep 2025

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Journal data-sharing policies and its impact in publications: A cross-sectional study protocol

Pinge Zhao, Xin Zhang, Liandi Dai, Baoguo Ma, Yuting Duan, Yan Xu, Hongmei Wei, Shengwei Wu, Linghui Xiong

published 02 Sep 2025

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Nurses’ occupational fatigue level and risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Rong Pi, Yunfang Liu, Rong Yan, Zong De, Yali Wan, Yi Chen, Zihan He, Fang Liu, Yan Wang, Suyun Li

published 18 Jul 2025

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CIMUVET-survey: Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) use in veterinary practice in Austria and CIM education at universities in Austria, Germany and Switzerland

Pia Forster, Annemarie Käsbohrer, Holger Cramer, Michael Frass, Ariane Maeschli, David Martin, Peter Panhofer, Birgit Ursula Stetina, Ursula Wolf, Jürgen Zentek, Petra Weiermayer

published 02 Jul 2025

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Prevalence and associated factors of depression among stroke family caregivers on follow up at Jimma medical center, southwest, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Muhiddin Hirpasa Jabessa, Beshir Mammiyo Adem, Million Girma Tekle, Gutema Ahmed Fata, Hailemariam Hailesilasie Weldemariam

published 30 Jun 2025

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Insulin-self administration among individuals with diabetes: Implications for improved practices

Anan S. Jarab, Walid A. Al-Qerem, Salam Alqudah, Karem H. Alzoubi, Shrouq R. Abu Heshmeh, Yazid N. Al Hamarneh, Eman Alefishat, Yousef Mimi, Maher Khdour

published 05 Jun 2025

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Defining and measuring acceptability of surgical interventions: A scoping review

Sophie James, Jennie Lister, Joy Adamson, Catherine Hewitt, Antonina Yakimova, Andrew Mott, Helen Fulbright, Catriona McDaid

published 03 Jun 2025

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A novel method and classification criteria for analyzing urine turbidity and its relationship with urine dry chemical parameters

Jingnan Liu, Yaxing Cheng, Zijuan Zhang, Lanxin Zhu, Liping Pan, Hang Zhou, Huihui Zhao, Xiaoqiao Ren

published 07 May 2025

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The relationship between noise annoyance, emotional labor and burnout in operating-room nurses: A protocol for cross-sectional study

Yizhi Zhang, Yan Chen, Jiaqing Rao, Qingjiao Guo, Jing Ou-yang, Shasha Luo, Ying Gu

published 29 Apr 2025

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