Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Healthcare & Nursing
Powered Toothbrushing After Stroke: Why a Simple Daily Task Matters More Than We Think
Brushing our teeth is something many of us do automatically, morning and night, without stopping to think. For most people, it is an unremarkable part of personal hygiene.
Why building AI for healthcare requires stakeholders, not just a dataset
Should AI simply reflect the reality of a healthcare system, or should it help us reform it? This is the story of how we learned that for AI to be truly equitable, the process of building it is just as important as the final chatbot.
Building a primary care chatbot with people, not for them
The real challenge wasn't just building a smart chatbot; it was building one humble enough to listen and adapt to the people it was meant to serve.
Patient Experience at Discharge: A Quality Improvement Study
Over the past decade, the Saudi healthcare sector has undergone a major transformation. To support this transformation, we initiated this pilot study aimed at improving patient experience (PX) at discharge at the King Abdulaziz Armed Forces Hospital in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Valuing Lived Experience: Building the Evidence for Better Care in Pernicious Anaemia
Many people with pernicious anaemia spend years searching for answers. By capturing lived experiences, this study transforms patient-reported data into evidence that can drive change in the recognition and treatment of the condition.
The Essential Role of Occupational Therapy for Individuals with Severe Mental Disorder: Insights from Our Scoping Review
Occupational therapy plays a key role in supporting recovery, autonomy, and participation for people with severe mental disorder. Our scoping review highlights current interventions, key trends, and the need to strengthen this essential discipline.
Impact of nutrition counseling on dietary improvements, glycemic control, and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with pregestational diabetes mellitus
Pregestational diabetes increases risks for both mother and infant. This study analyzed medical charts to evaluate how individualized nutrition counseling improved diet quality, glycemic control, and neonatal outcomes in women with pregestational diabetes.
