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Comparing Email Versus Text Messaging as Delivery Platforms for Supporting Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial.

The prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) poses significant global health challenges, with available treatments often insufficient in achieving remission for many patients. Digital health technologies, such as SMS text messaging-based cognitive behavioral therapy, offer accessible alternatives but may not reach all individuals. Email communication presents a secure avenue for health communication, yet its effectiveness compared to SMS text messaging in providing mental health support for patients with MDD remains uncertain. This study aims to compare the efficacy of email versus SMS text messaging as delivery platforms for supporting patients with MDD, addressing a critical gap in understanding optimal digital interventions for mental health care. A randomized noninferiority pilot trial was conducted, comparing outcomes for patients receiving 6-week daily supportive messages via email with those receiving messages via SMS text message. This duration corresponds to a minimum of 180 days of message delivery. The supportive messages maintained consistent length and structure across both delivery methods. Participants (N=66) were recruited from the Access 24/7 clinic in Edmonton, Alberta, among those who were diagnosed with MDD. The outcomes were measured at baseline and 6 months after enrollment using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and the World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5). Most of the participants were females (n=43, 65%), aged between 26 and 40 years (n=34, 55%), had high school education (n=35, 58%), employed (n=33, 50%), and single (n=24, 36%). Again, most participants had had no history of any major physical illness (n=56, 85%) and (n=61, 92%) responded "No" to having a history of admission for treatment of mood disorders. There was no statistically significant difference in the mean changes in PHQ-9, GAD-7, and WHO-5 scores between the email and SMS text messaging groups (mean difference, 95% CI: -1.90, 95% CI -6.53 to 2.74; 5.78, 95% CI -1.94 to 13.50; and 11.85, 95% CI -3.81 to 27.51), respectively. Both supportive modalities showed potential in reducing depressive symptoms and improving quality of life. The study's findings suggest that both email and SMS text messaging interventions have equivalent effectiveness in reducing depression symptoms among individuals with MDD. As digital technology continues to evolve, harnessing the power of multiple digital platforms for mental health interventions can significantly contribute to bridging the existing treatment gaps and improving the overall well-being of individuals with depressive conditions. Further research is needed with a larger sample size to confirm and expand upon these findings. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04638231; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8552095/.

The Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Pediatric Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Units: A Descriptive Study From Turkey.

The aim was to evaluate the current status of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), perceptions, education, training, and barriers to using POCUS in pediatric emergency departments (PEDs) and pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in Turkey. A descriptive, multicenter, cross-sectional study through an online survey was developed using the REDCap online platform. The survey was distributed through the Turkish Society of Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care e-mail group. Each survey was answered only once by each PED/PICU and by the clinical chief of the department. A total of 19 PEDs and 26 PICUs responded to the survey. Among them, 84.2% of PEDs and 100% of PICUs reported the clinical use of POCUS. For diagnostic applications, the most common areas for PEDs and PICUs were thoracic (93.7%/100%) and cardiovascular (62.5%/65.4%) assessment, and in the procedural use of POCUS, the most frequent applications were those for vascular access (75.0%/92.3%) and thoracentesis (31.2%/65.4%). The most commonly reported clinical benefits were rapid diagnosis, rapid treatment, and decreased complications during procedural applications for PEDs and PICUs. Evaluating the barriers to POCUS use in PEDs and PICUs, the most common reasons for insufficient use were the lack of ultrasound machines and/or equipment, a shortage of manpower, lack of awareness, and lack of training. For PEDs (68.4%) and for PICUs (84.6%), participants agreed that POCUS training should be mandatory during fellowship programs. Most participants were aware of the need for POCUS. However, lack of education, equipment, manpower, and infrastructure still emerged as barriers to the use of POCUS. To further promote POCUS use, it would be helpful to improve accessibility by ensuring sufficient numbers of ultrasound devices together with sufficient numbers of appointed physicians and by expanding POCUS education in PEDs and PICUs.

2300 A survey on the underlying knowledge of doctors’ in conducting polypharmacy review and medication optimisation in older adults.

Abstract Introduction Polypharmacy is common among older adults and could result in adverse outcomes if not reviewed and optimised regularly (Davies et al, 2020). The aim of this survey is to assess and report on the variation in doctors’ understanding of medication reviews at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals (MTW). Method A short, anonymised, online questionnaire was circulated to all current doctors at MTW via email and WhatsApp groups. Results 38 doctors of different grades (Foundation Year One-Consultant) from a variety of medical and surgical specialties responded. Of these, 41% could correctly define appropriate polypharmacy, but only 6% could define problematic polypharmacy. Most respondents (59.5%) had not received any training on structured medication reviews (SMR). 51.4% were not aware of any tools used in medication optimisation. 43% said they ‘always carry out’ medication reviews in clinical practice and 8.3% said that they never do. Less than half (38%) felt confident in completing SMR. The main barriers to routine implementation of SMR identified by the respondents were: lack of confidence (27%), time pressures (26%), senior clinicians not giving importance to SMR (16%), 3% felt it was not the doctor’s responsibility. Most respondents (91.7%) said that they would benefit from further training in SMR. Conclusions The results show that there is a wide variation in the respondents’ understanding and practice of medication reviews. Also, that there is a clear and well- founded demand for training. Once training has been formulated and delivered a follow up survey of those attending should be used to help gauge its effectiveness. The small sample size is a limitation of this study affecting its generalisability as is the fact that it was a self-selected group completing the survey.

Knowledge and Practice in Cochlear Re-Implantation in the UK: A Survey for Audiologists.

Cochlear implantation (CI) has proven to be a highly effective method for rehabilitating individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. However, challenges persist, particularly in cases where CI failure necessitates re-implantation. This study aims to address the gap in understanding the knowledge and practices of audiologists in the UK regarding cochlear re-implantation through a comprehensive questionnaire survey. A bespoke questionnaire was distributed to audiologists working with CI across the UK. The survey, which included multiple-choice items, open-text responses, and visual analogue scales, was made accessible via an online link shared through professional bodies, email groups, and social media platforms. The survey received 27 responses, predominantly from female audiologists (71.4%), with significant representation from London (28.6%) and the East of England (21.4%). A majority of respondents had over 16 years of CI experience (35.7%) and held a master's degree (60.7%). Key reasons for CI re-implantation included electrode failure (82.1%) and hermetic seal failure (60.7%). While respondents showed strong confidence in counselling (88.8%) and managing re-implanted devices (84.6%), there was a noted variation in opinions regarding the need for additional training in intraoperative measures. This survey highlights the current practices and training needs of UK audiologists in CI re-implantation. This underscores the importance of targeted training to fill knowledge gaps and improve clinical care during CI re-implantation, ultimately enhancing outcomes for both audiologists and CI recipients.

Empowering Women Employees’ Safety through Artificial Intelligence – An Empirical Study

Now a day it is very common human collaboration with machine. Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Business Analytics are the important terms in technology. Top business companies through the world have started concentrating on Artificial Intelligence and machines. In present era, machines have started to act like human. Artificial intelligence has been adopted in various sectors since this technology, improves productivity, decreases costs, and quickly resolves challenging issues. It has been predicted that one of the most promising technologies of the future will be artificial intelligence. As one of the latest modern technologies, AI is influencing developments throughout a number of industries and societal safety norms. In this paper has an attempt to know women employee safety level through Artificial Intelligence and to identify the factors which are influencing for women empowerment safety through AI. An online survey was conducted and circulated through emails to collected the data, to study the status and level of empowerment among women safety through Artificial Intelligence. The status of women empowerment was evaluated using questionnaire. The information like age, educational qualification, occupation, marital status, work experience, city of residence was collected and analysed with five-point Likert scale. The questionnaire was administrated and circulated on a sample of 120 women associated with various email groups. The questionnaire was response rate was 42%, as 50 women respondents retuned fully filled, usable questionnaire. Data collected for this study were evaluated using Multiple Regression and ANOVA in SPSS statistical package. Empowering women employees’ safety through AI involved a combination of technology, regulations, policies and a supportive working environment. It is very essential to implement AI systems that respect privacy and maintain ethical standards while enhancing safety

Demographics, culture and participatory nature of multi-marathoning-An observational study highlighting issues with recommendations.

The defining achievement of a multi-marathoner is completing 100 marathons. This study aimed to comprehensively document the phenomenon of multi-marathoning, addressing its demographics, culture and participatory nature, filling a gap in peer-reviewed research on the topic. Additionally, it aimed to provide recommendations for multi-marathon governing bodies, event organisers, health professionals and participants to address identified issues. A global survey was distributed to participants and individuals interested in multi-marathoning. It was distributed with support from major national and international multi-marathon clubs through their social media channels, email groups and newsletters. The survey was conducted anonymously and online. The survey garnered responses from 830 participants across 40 countries, with an average marathon completion count of 146.54 (SD 201.83) per respondent. Gender distribution showed 60.69% men, 39.3% women and 0.1% gender variant/non-conforming. Respondents' average ages were 51.6 (SD 9.96) years for men, 48.83 (SD 9.15) years for women and 35.00 (SD 8.76) years for gender variant/non-conforming. As participants age, social and travel motivations surpass competitiveness. A majority (57%) of respondents had at least one contravention to the pre-participation screening questionnaire PARQ-+ and 67% reported taking pain relief medication around events. Notably, 93% of respondents reported multi-marathoning as beneficial for their mental health. Multi-marathoning accommodates older athletes, but a significant gender imbalance exists in participation levels. Long-term health implications warrant attention from governing bodies, event organisers, health professionals and participants alike. Multi-marathoners should seek medical advice before participation, utilise modern equipment for health monitoring and optimise training accordingly. Recommendations include encouraging diversity at events, ensuring event directors have well-resourced health plans and promoting participants' proactive health management before and during their involvement in the sport. This study not only advances our understanding of multi-marathoning as a sport but also contributes to theoretical frameworks such as SDT and HBM.

Impact of the Mbarara University of Science and Technology residency training on increasing access to specialty care workforce.

Graduate tracer studies provide an avenue for assessing the impact of residency training on the distribution and access to specialty care and exploring job and professional satisfaction of alumnus. This study examined how the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) clinical residency training program influenced the spatial distribution and career paths of specialists. We conducted a mixed methods study involving an online survey and 12 in-depth interviews (IDIs) from June to September 2022. The online survey was distributed to a convenient sample of clinical residency alumnus from MUST via email and Whatsapp groups. Alumnus were mapped across the countries of current work in QGIS (version 3.16.3) using GPS coordinates. Descriptive and thematic analyses were also conducted. Ninety-five alumni (34.3%) responded to the tracer survey. The majority were males (80%), aged 31-40 years (69%), and Ugandans (72%). Most graduated after 2018 (83%) as obstetricians/gynecologists (38%) and general surgeons (19%). There was uneven distribution of specialists across Uganda and the East-African community-with significant concentration in urban cities of Uganda at specialized hospitals and academic institutions. Residency training helped prepare and equip alumnus with competencies relevant to their current work tasks (48%) and other spheres of life (45%). All respondents were currently employed, with the majority engaged in clinical practice (82%) and had obtained their first employment within six months after graduation (76%). The qualitative interviews revealed the reported ease in finding jobs after the training and the relevance of the training in enhancing the alumnus' ability to impact those they serve in teaching, research, management, and clinical care. Graduates cited low payment, limited resources, and slow career advancement concerns. Residency training improves the graduates' professional/career growth and the quality of health care services. Strategic specialty training addressing imbalances in subspecialties and rural areas coverage could optimize access to specialist services.

Our Journey to Encourage Makerspaces in Small Rural Libraries with the Help from the Library Innovation Studios Project

ABSTRACT Follow our journey to encourage permanent makerspaces in rural communities by providing 35 libraries a temporary makerspace. Paired with support and marketing tools, the communities garnered local support and an awareness of makerspace benefits. The Library Innovation Studios project proved valuable in broadening library services. Learn about the multi-faceted project – the makerspace kits, sustainability strategies employed, partner/library responsibilities, and the opportunity to make improvements as cycles progressed. We blended community engagement processes, trainings, user-friendly instructions, and supplied materials to promote immediate making. Other facets included local and statewide events and on-going networking tools – an e-mail group and a makerspace database.

Management preferences of orthopedic surgeons in developmental dysplasia of the hip under 1 year of age in Türkiye: Results of a nationwide cross-sectional survey.

This study aimed to evaluate the diagnosis and treatment preferences of orthopedic surgeons in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) cases under the age of 1 in Türkiye with a higher incidence of DDH, estimated to be around 5-15 per 1000 live births. This was a nationwide cross-sectional survey. A link for the online survey, including 16 multiple-choice questions, was sent to the email group of the National Orthopedic Society. Among 233 filled-out surveys, 211 met the inclusion criteria. Half of the participants had experience of <10 years as orthopedic surgeons, managed <25% of pediatric patients in daily practice, and treated <25 DDH cases per year before walking age. Ninety-seven percent used more than one method, hip ultrasound the most common, for exact diagnosis of DDH under 6 months. Pavlik harness was the most commonly preferred brace, but the use of Tübingen orthosis increased among experienced surgeons. The uppermost age limit for bracing was higher in surgeons dealing with more pediatric patients and treating more DDH cases. Dislocated hips and hips requiring closed/open reduction were more commonly referred to other surgeons by less experienced surgeons in terms of years, number of pediatric patients, and treated DDH cases per year. The lowest age limit for intervention under general anesthesia was lower in surgeons treating >25 DDH cases per year. Over one-third used both anterior and medial approach open reduction, but a trend to anterior open reduction alone was more evident in surgeons treating >50 DDH cases per year. More experienced surgeons were more prone to check the intraoperative reduction with postoperative computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Diagnosis and treatment ages of DDH cases did not significantly change during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Management preferences of orthopedic surgeons in DDH before walking age primarily depend on the rate of pediatric patients in daily practice and the number of treated DDH cases per year.

Assessment of relationship between different communication methods and treatment compliance in orthodontic patients during Covid-19 pandemics

Objective: The aim of this study was to minimize impairment in oral hygiene and failure of brackets; therefore, effects of pandemic on treatment duration, by communicating our patients using 4 different methods during Covid-19 pandemic. &#x0D; &#x0D; Methods: In the study, 227 patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment were included. Five groups were designed: WhatsApp group, short message service (SMS) group, Teledentistry group, e-mail group and control group. During quarantine period, patients were contacted for 4 times and same text was sent to patients. After pandemics, the patients were assessed using mucogingival index (MGI), orthodontic plaque index (OPI) and failure of brackets was determined.&#x0D; &#x0D; Results: In MGI, percentage of patients with healthy result were as follows: WhatsApp group, 83.7%; SMS group, 87.8%; Teledentistry group, 83.7%; E-mail group, 77.5%; control group, 72.2% and no significant difference was found (p&gt;0.05). The OPI scores were as follows: 1.12±1.24 in WhatsApp group; 1.27±1.28 in SMS group; 1.24±1.38 in Teledentistry group; 1.00±1.22 in E-mail group; and 1.61±1.25 in the control group and no significant difference was found (p&gt;0.05). The mean number of brackets broken was 0.47±0.88 in WhatsApp group, 0.39±0.83 in SMS group, 0.51±1.00 in Teledentistry group, 0.40±0.67 in E-mail group and 0.44±0.86 in the control group and no significant difference was found (p&gt;0.05).&#x0D; &#x0D; Conclusion: It was determined that communicating with patients in different ways did not make any difference in terms of the subjects investigated in the study. It was concluded that it would be more appropriate to conduct new studies including social and psychological evaluations.

USING A MIDTERM WARNING SYSTEM TO IMPROVE STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND ENGAGEMENT IN AN INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS COURSE: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

This article reports on an evaluation the effectiveness of e-mailed grade “nudges” on students’ performance and engagement in an introductory statistics course for undergraduate health science students. In 2020–2021, 358 students were randomized to an e-mail (n = 178) or no e-mail (n = 180) group. The intervention e-mail contained information on each student’s predicted final grade (grade nudge). Using two-sample t-tests, the statistical analysis of final grades in the course showed a higher compatibility with a model of no mean difference for students in the e-mail (73.5%) vs. no e-mail (72.1%) group. Comparison of the distributions of final grades between the two groups, however, suggested the e-mailed nudges may be related to slight improvements in final grades. Specifically, the median final grade was higher in the e-mail group (74.6 vs. 72.4); the Q1 value in the e-mail group was also higher, and the interquartile range was similar: no e-mail group (15.8) vs. e-mail group (14.2). Students also completed the Scale of Student Engagement in Statistics (SSE-S). Total engagement, affective and cognitive subscale scores of the SSE-S were higher in the e-mail group, resulting in low compatibility with a model of no difference in engagement scores. Overall, the results showed there is potential for our midterm warning system to be used to improve outcomes, particularly given that it is simple to implement, cost-effective, and easily scalable.

The Fall of the Republic Government in Afghanistan and the Current Taliban Rule: A Survey of Public Attitudes

This paper represents one of the most recent and pertinent studies conducted in Afghanistan, aiming to address the societal imperative of comprehending the factors behind the fall of the Republic government and the subsequent rise of the Taliban to power. Furthermore, the paper seeks to analyse public attitudes towards the current situation. Employing a quantitative approach, the research utilizes a descriptive-analytical method through questionnaires and the participants include social media activist, students and universities professors, the data collected by online survey according WhatsApp, Facebook messengers, telegram, email and other social media groups from different ethnic groups. The findings of this research have identified several pivotal factors contributing to the ascent of the Taliban to power, including the US-Taliban agreement in Doha, Qatar; political disparities; administrative and financial corruption within the Republic's administration; Pakistan's support for the Taliban; the previous government's accord with the Taliban; ethnic dominance; robust military morale of the Taliban; and proficient war management by the Taliban. Afghanistan, as a multi-ethnic society, witnesses political dynamics predominantly rooted in ethnic affiliations. The majority of respondents express dissatisfaction with the current Afghan situation, displaying significant concerns for the populace. Foremost concerns, in terms of prioritization, encompass poverty; closure of girls' schools; restrictions on women's education and employment; escalation of civil unrest; mono-ethnic rule; ethnic conflicts; emergence of ISIS; ethnic marginalization; violations of citizenship rights; political participation and legitimacy crises; and authoritarianism. Consequently, to address the political crisis and establish a viable system, the research concludes that while Pashtuns lean toward a centralized system, Hazaras, Tajiks, Uzbeks, and Turkmens evince greater interest in a decentralized structure.

Evaluation of the Approaches Adopted by the Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialists and Medical Microbiology Specialists in the Case of Myroides spp. Growth in Urine Culture: A Survey Study

Myroides species are bacteria that, although rare, can cause a variety of serious infections, including urinary tract infections, and are often resistant to antibiotics. There are no studies on the knowledge and attitudes of specialists regarding Myroides spp. growth in culture in literature. In our study, the survey forms created with Google Forms (Google LLC, CA, USA) were shared in the e-mail groups of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology (IDCM) and Medical Microbiology (MM) specialties via electronic communication system. The results were evaluated statistically. 92 IDCM specialists and 75 MM specialists participated in the study. It was found that 48.9% of IDCM specialists and 20% of MM specialists have never seen Myroides spp. growth in a urine sample, and 32.6% of IDCM specialists and 14.9% of MM specialists still use the old name Flavobacterium for Myroides spp. (28.8% of MM specialists do not know that the name Flavobacterium is changed), and 45% of MM specialists who had previously seen Myroides spp. growth were able to recognize the Myroides spp. colony visually, and 53.3% of MM specialists who had previously seen Myroides spp. growth routinely performed antibiograms in case of Myroides spp. growth in urine culture, and 32.6% of IDCM specialists requested typing and sensitivity testing in case of Myroides spp. growth in urine culture, and 31.9% of IDCM specialists who had previously seen Myroides spp. growth considered Myroides spp. growth as a causative agent of infection in the presence of pyuria in urine, while 36.2% always considered it as colonization/contamination, and 61.7% of IDCM specialists only changed the catheter without giving antibiotics when they considered Myroides spp. as a causative agent of infection, while 21.3% gave antibiotics according to the antibiogram result. As a conclusion; our study is the first study in the world to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of infectious disease specialists and medical microbiologists about Myroides spp. growth in urine culture. The findings of our study showed particularly that approximately half of the IDCM specialists had not seen Myroides spp. growth in urine culture and that some of the specialists may have a low level of knowledge about Myroides spp.. Additionally, among the specialists participating in the study, it was shown that attitudes and approaches in the case of Myroides spp. growth in urine were not directly related to the hospital that they worked and their years of experience in specialty. Our findings suggest that MM and IDCM specialists need an update of their knowledge on Myroides spp.

Birinci Basamak Hekimlerde Porfriya Hastalık Farkındalığı Düzeyinin Araştırılması

This study aimed to assess awareness of Porphyria Disease among primary care physicians and investigate its diagnosis and management. This study is a cross-sectional online survey conducted with the participation of 390 primary care physicians in Turkey. Participants were recruited through online platforms, including WhatsApp and email groups. Participants who provided consent were administered an online electronic survey created using Google Forms. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 21.0. Ethical approval was granted by the Clinical Research Ethics Committee.&#x0D; With an average of 14.13±9.56 years of medical experience, participants included 47.4% family medicine specialists, 38.5% family physicians, and 14.4% emergency medicine specialists. Only 10.5% of the total physicians reported evaluating patients with suspected Porphyria. Severe abdominal pain was the predominant symptom, cited by 78% of participants, while just 5.4% had previously been diagnosed with Porphyria. Notably, family medicine specialists exhibited a significantly higher inclination for both preliminary (p

Implicit racial bias among dental hygienists practicing in the United States.

Provider bias has been shown to be a contributing factor to racial and ethnic disparities observed in health care settings. The purpose of this study was to examine implicit racial bias among dental hygienists. A convenience sample of licensed and practicing dental hygienists within the United States was recruited through email and national dental hygiene social media groups via snowball sampling. A two-part survey design was used for data collection. Participants completed a 10-item demographic survey through an online platform and were then routed to the Race Implicit Association Test (IAT). Descriptive statistics and linear regression analyses were used to compare demographic data and implicit racial preference scores (d-scores). Data from 404 licensed dental hygienists were included in this study. Over two-thirds (67.8%) of participants showed a preference for European Americans over African Americans. A significant difference was found between implicit racial preference scores and participant age (Estimate: 0.01, 95% CI: 0.00, 0.01), years worked comparing <5 years to 21 or more years (Estimate: 0.19, 95% CI: -0.30, -0.09) and race comparing non-White to White (Estimate: -0.17, 95% CI: -0.27, -0.07). No difference was found with task order, previous Race IAT experience, or previous self-reported implicit bias training. Findings suggest that dental hygienists may harbor implicit racial preferences for European Americans over African Americans. Non-White participants had more positive implicit preferences toward African Americans compared to White participants. Further research is needed to determine the extent to which implicit racial biases contribute to disparities in oral health.

DiversityIndia Meets: Pioneering citizen science through collaborative data mobilization

DiversityIndia, founded in 2001, is an online community dedicated to promoting meaningful discussions and facilitating the exchange of diverse perspectives on lesser-known taxonomic groups, including butterflies, moths, dragonflies, spiders, and more. The core idea behind DiversityIndia is to establish a network of like-minded individuals who possess a deep passion for these subjects and actively participate in various aspects of biodiversity observation and research. Initially, the taxonomic focus of DiversityIndia centered around butterflies, which led to the creation of the ButterflyIndia Yahoo email group. The group quickly gained recognition for its significant contributions in sharing valuable insights about butterflies, including information about their habitats and lesser-known species. ButterflyIndia also played a vital role in facilitating connections among scientists and researchers who were dedicated to studying Lepidoptera. As a result of its collaborative efforts, the group actively contributed to major book projects and web portals, further enhancing the knowledge and resources available to the butterfly research community. As time progressed, the group expanded its presence to include various social media platforms like Orkut, Facebook, Flickr and more, thereby expanding its influence and reach. The realization of a significant need for empirical research on butterflies, requiring the involvement of both specialists and enthusiasts across diverse habitats, led to the first ButterflyIndia Meet in 2004 at Shendurney, Kerala. This pioneering concept garnered immense success, attracting participants from diverse regions of the country and backgrounds. Since then, several ButterflyIndia Meets have been organized, resulting in the documentation of numerous butterfly species. Building upon this success, DragonflyIndia and SpiderIndia were established with similar objectives and have successfully coordinated multiple gatherings (Fig. 1). One of the most notable DiversityIndia Meets occurred in April 2022, held in Sundarbans, West Bengal. This particular meet marked a significant milestone as the documented dataset, comprising information on all taxonomic groups observed during the event, was published through the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) (Roy et al. 2022). This publication allowed for wider accessibility and utilization of the valuable biodiversity data collected during the meet. In addition to the Sundarbans meet, ongoing efforts are currently underway to gather occurrence data from all the previous meetings conducted by DiversityIndia (Table 1). The aim is to compile and mobilize this data on GBIF as datasets, involving active participation from the members who attended these meetings. This endeavor seeks to maximize the availability and usefulness of the biodiversity information gathered through the various DiversityIndia Meets over time. According to the published records so far (Global Biodiversity Information Facility 2023), there are 1663 documented occurrences from 859 taxa belonging to 14 taxonomic classes, covering various biogeographies in India. These records provide valuable insights into the biodiversity of the country. DiversityIndia has indeed played a pioneering role in online citizen science in India, and its origins can be traced back to the original Yahoo groups. By bringing together specialists and enthusiasts alike, this community has successfully contributed to the comprehensive documentation and understanding of India's rich biodiversity. The collective efforts of the members serve as a testament to the enduring impact of citizen science in pushing the boundaries of our knowledge regarding the natural world.

Results of a national survey of IBD nurses reported barriers and facilitators towards providing care to patients with microscopic colitis

Objective The authors developed a survey to understand the barriers and facilitators that might be present in providing care for patients with microscopic colitis (MC) in existing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) nurse-led services. Methods A survey was developed using Google Forms to collect anonymous responses from IBD nurses across all four nations of the UK. Twitter and the IBD Royal College of Nurses IBD network Facebook page and email group were used to disseminate the survey. Analyses were carried out using descriptive statistics. Results Of the n=102, responses received showed that 89.2% (n=91) consider MC when they see patients with watery diarrhoea. No training had been received about MC by 58.8% (n=60) of the n=102, while 52% (n=53) of the same cohort felt they had enough knowledge/confidence to manage a patient diagnosed with microscopic colitis. Conclusions The survey results also indicate an interest among the IBD nursing community in MC and a desire to learn more about MC to support patients living with this condition.

Why do academicians share knowledge? A study of higher education institutions in India.

Indian higher education institutions are diverse in nature; there are institutions with good infrastructure and resources as well as institutes that have little in terms of resources and infrastructure. Keeping in mind the relevance of knowledge sharing in academic institutions, the researchers in the present study have tried to find factors determining the knowledge sharing behavior of the academicians of different institutes in India. The researchers in the present work have expanded on extant research by demarcating factors that affect the knowledge sharing behavior of academicians. A structured questionnaire was shared through e-mail and social media groups, and a snowball approach was used to reach out to the maximum number of respondents. The present study offers an integrated and extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) theoretical model, augmenting it with constructs such as motivation and the opportunity to share knowledge adapted from related studies. The findings of this research provide theoretical as well as practical suggestions in determining and explaining the knowledge sharing behavior of academicians. The researchers in the present study have tried to present a shorter and more reliable scale that can be used to assess the behavioral intentions of academicians to share knowledge.

The impact of a reminder email on the return to care behavior of infertility patients after a first office visit: A quality improvement project

Research questionPrior research has determined that up to half of infertility patients attend one visit with an infertility specialist but do not return for a diagnostic workup or treatment. As part of a quality-of-care improvement project, patients who had not returned after one visit with an infertility specialist received an email which asked why they had not returned. The return to care behavior was then compared to a period of time when the email was not sent out, to answer the question as to whether or not the email had a significant impact on behavior. DesignFrom July 2017 to March 2018, 301 eligible patients who attended one visit but did not return to care received an email; 657 subsequent patients from April to December 2018 did not receive one. The email asked questions about that visit, offered support, contact information for the employee sending the email and why they had not returned. ResultsAll patients were followed for 11 months after their initial visit. Forty-one percent of the email group returned to care, compared to 32% who did not (P < 0.0014). For those who gave a reason why they hadn't returned, 32% of the respondents conceived on their own, 3% transferred to another infertility center, 31% were taking a break, 3% were unhappy with their care, and 31% made a return to care appointment. Thus, the email was associated with a significant increase in return to care when compared to women who did not receive an email. The most common reason why patients did not return was spontaneous conception closely followed by taking a break. ConclusionsA compassionate email sent after one visit may increase return to care behavior.

Procedure videos to support rare clinical procedures in acute cardiac nursing, an implementation evaluation

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public hospital(s). Main funding source(s): Central Coast Local Health District Research Grant. Background Cardiology procedures are often lifesaving and time-critical, but some are so infrequent that nurses may have rarely encountered them in practice. Videos demonstrating rare procedures can potentially support clinicians performing rare clinical procedures. We evaluated using locally created nursing clinical procedure videos as an adjunct to traditional written procedures. Purposes This study evaluated the implementation of 7 newly created clinical procedure videos on temporary cardiac pacing (n=3), non-invasive ventilation (NIV) (n=2) and pericardiocentesis (n=2). Methods A pre/ post -implementation Survey based on the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), Clinical Reasoning Cycle and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was distributed via email and Facebook groups to over 500 eligible nurses in the implementation sites. In addition, data from the hosting platform Vimeo for the implementation period and procedure numbers (15 October 2020 to 15 March 2021) were analysed. Results 122 respondents, 86% female, viewed the videos, mean age of 40.75 years (20 to 71 years). The most common procedure during the implementation period was NIV (n=170), followed by Pericardiocentesis (n=7) and Temporary Cardiac Pacing (n=5). The total number of video views over the 6 months was 598, temporary pacing-preparation (n=152), NIV Mask why and when (n=137), NIV Set up and Patient Care (n=89), Pacing: Procedure (n=62), Cardiac Tamponade (n=52), Pacing: Threshold testing and Pericardiocentesis Procedure (n=51 each). Participants agreed /strongly agreed that video procedures increased their recall (93.8%), made learning a better experience (98.3%), and was time-saving (88.0%) (Figure 2). Participants preferred videos to be an adjunct to existing written procedures and not a replacement (78%). Major themes from qualitative feedback included participants describing them as "clear and easy to understand" and the benefits of videos for rare procedures "Rarely seen in ED easy to follow and fast refresher when the procedure is time critical". Prior to implementation, the mean score for state anxiety before a rare procedure was 41.43 (SD= 9.307) with scores over 40 indicating clinically significant levels of anxiety. Older age and a higher number of years in the role were significantly correlated with lower anxiety levels (r = -0.144 p = .037; and r = 0.532 p = .000) perceived anxiety related to rare procedures did not significantly change from pre- to post-implementation. Conclusion Clinical procedure videos at the point of care are acceptable and valued. Findings suggest videos are a useful adjunct to written procedures for time-critical or rare procedures.Figure 2:Experience with video.