124 results for "Anne Herrmann"
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“That's like therapy”—A qualitative study on socially disadvantaged women's views on the effects of a community-based participatory research project on their health and health behavior
BackgroundRegular physical activity has positive effects on both physical and mental health. Nevertheless, socially disadvantaged women are often insufficiently physically active. Through needs-based physical activity offers, community-based participatory research (CBPR) projects have the potential…
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Women's experiences with deciding on neoadjuvant systemic therapy for operable breast cancer: A qualitative study
Objective: We explored, qualitatively, in a sample of Australian early-stage breast cancer patients eligible for neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NAST): (i) their understanding of the choice of having NAST; (ii) when and with whom the decision on NAST was made; and (iii) strategies used by patients to…
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Using the Health Belief Model to explore why women decide for or against the removal of their ovaries to reduce their risk of developing cancer
Abstract Background Women at an increased risk of ovarian cancer often have to decide for or against the surgical removal of their healthy ovaries to reduce their cancer risk. This decision can be extremely difficult. Despite this, there is a lack of guidance on how to best support women in making…
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How to communicate with patients in written asynchronous online conversations: an intervention study with undergraduate medical students in a cross-over design
IntroductionThe patient-physician encounter is the core element in the treatment of patients and the diagnosis of disease. In these times of digitalization, patient-physician communication is increasingly taking place online: patients embrace new possibilities offered digitally, and physicians are…
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Conflict resolution strategies and their association with perceived stress among German medical students: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundEffective conflict management is essential in medical teams to maintain collaboration and ensure high-quality patient care. While teamwork, self-reflection, and conflict management are recognized as important competencies in medical education, little is known about the conflict resolution…
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Health promotion in German kindergartens—design and methods of the exploratory, cluster-randomized, mixed methods KNEIPP–KITA Bavaria study
BackgroundThe Kneipp Health Concept, which can be traced back to the German Sebastian Kneipp, integrates five health-promoting elements: physical activity, healthy nutrition, medicinal herbs, mental wellbeing and hydrotherapy. This concept is embedded in a pedagogical framework for children and has…
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A cross-sectional study exploring general practitioners’ views on dietary supplements
Abstract Background Dietary supplements (DS) are often used by patients to enhance their health and well-being. General practitioners (GPs) are commonly the first point of contact for patients who enquire about DS. The aim of this study was to explore GPs’ views on DS. Methods A cross-sectional…
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“We Want Good Education for All of Us” – A Participatory Quality Improvement Approach
IntroductionIn ever changing conditions, medical faculties must face the challenge of preparing their medical students as best as possible for the demands of their future work. This requires involving all stakeholders, especially medical students in the constant redefinition of medical curricula…
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General practitioners’ perceptions of best practice care at the end of life: a qualitative study
Background: GPs can play a central role in palliative care delivery. However, little is known about their views on what constitutes best practice care at the end of life. Aim: To explore, in a sample of Australian GPs, their perceptions of best practice palliative care and their ideal role in its…
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A qualitative study on patients’ and their support persons’ preferences for receiving one longer consultation or two shorter consultations when being informed about allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Abstract Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) is the only potentially curative treatment option for many patients with hematological disorders but it includes a significant risk of mortality and long-term morbidity. Many patients and their support persons feel…
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Exploring health literacy and preferences for risk communication among medical oncology patients.
OBJECTIVE:To explore adult medical oncology outpatients' understanding of and preferences for the format of health risk information. METHODS:Two surveys, one assessing sociodemographic characteristics and a second survey examining perceptions of risk information. RESULTS:Of the 361 (74%) consenting…
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The German RECAP questionnaire: linguistic validation and cognitive debriefing in German adults with self-reported atopic eczema and parents of affected children
Abstract Background Recap of atopic eczema (RECAP) is a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) assessing eczema control. Long-term control of eczema is one of the four core outcome domains for atopic eczema trials. This instrument has been recently developed in the UK. Objective This study aimed…
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General Practitioners’ Views on Communication About Dietary Supplements During Periodic Health Examinations: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Germany
Introduction: The global dietary supplements (DS) market is expanding, numerous adults regularly consume DS. Potential interactions with prescribed medications raise concerns, but communication about DS intake during medical consultations remains limited. This study explores general practitioners’…
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Where there are challenges, there are opportunities: An undergraduate medical students' teaching concept for mental health in times of COVID-19.
COVID-19 had a tremendous effect on medical education. Most teaching sessions had to be shifted online, posing additional stress and potential isolation on medical students. However, it also offered the promotion of innovative digital teaching concepts. In this article, an approach to undergraduate…
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Feasibility study of real-time online text-based CBT to support self-management for people with type 1 diabetes: the Diabetes On-line Therapy (DOT) Study
Introduction This study examines the feasibility of conducting diabetes-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) via a secure online real-time instant messaging system intervention to support self-management and improve glycemic control in people with type 1 diabetes.Research design and methods…
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A Person-Centered Perspective on Physical Activity-Related Barriers Perceived by Male Fluctuators 50 Plus: A Cross-Sectional Study
Men aged 50 or older (50 plus) represent a hard-to-reach target group for health-enhancing physical activity (PA) interventions. However, a considerable percentage of men 50 plus do not entirely fail to achieve the PA milestones set by the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. They show…
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Qualitative analysis of cognitive and social congruence in peer-assisted learning – The perspectives of medical students, student tutors and lecturers
Background The teaching of students by peers, so-called peer-assisted learning, is effective based on cognitive and social congruence among students and student tutors. This study aims to investigate cognitive and social congruence by analysing the perspectives of students, student tutors and…
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Medical education in times of COVID-19: German students' expectations - A cross-sectional study.
BackgroundSince the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the education of medical students, medical faculties have faced the challenge of adapting instruction to digital platforms. Although medical students are willing to support pandemic response efforts, how the crisis will affect their medical…
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The Relationship Between Sense of Community and Collaborative Learning: Quantitative Study in Medical Education
Abstract BackgroundMedical education has shifted from an individual, teacher-led process to an interactive, group-oriented approach, fostering clinical reasoning and teamwork. Sense of Community (SoC) appears to be a key factor in this process; however, its link to collaborative learning and…