Family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (AD ADRD) often experience high stress are at risk for depression. Technologically delivered therapy is attractive AD ADRD because the time demands associated in-person participation.We aimed to study feasibility conduct limited efficacy testing a mobile app intervention delivering mentalizing imagery (MIT) family caregivers.A 4-week trial MIT was conducted assess use investigate changes in depression symptoms, mood,...

Objective This study aims to identify the prevalence of eye disorders and their causes among secondary schoolchildren aged 6–15 years old in Armenia, based on analysis Nationwide School Sight Sampling Survey. Methods Analysis A two-stage proportionate stratified cluster sample was designed for survey. 22 600 students were screened visual acuity schools; 5944 them selected as a nationally representative sample. Those with 20/40 or worse vision referred photoscreening rapid ophthalmic...

The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed immense stress on global health care systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Armenia, a country the Caucasus region, contended with concurrent war, resulting significant demand its already strained infrastructure. COVID@home program was multi-institution, international collaboration to address critical hospital bed shortages by implementing home-based oxygen therapy remote monitoring program.

Health care databases contain a wealth of information that can be used to develop programs and mature health systems. There is concern the sensitive nature data (eg, ethnicity, reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections, lifestyle information) have significant impact on individuals if misused, particularly among vulnerable marginalized populations. As academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations, international agencies begin collaborate with low- middle-income countries...

COVID-19 has led to over 500 million cases and 6.2 deaths around the world. Low- middle-income countries (LMICs) like Armenia face unique infrastructure, financial, capacity challenges that in many result worse outcomes. Health care facilities across experienced a shortage of resources, including hospital beds oxygen, which was further exacerbated by war with neighboring Azerbaijan. Without framework for home-based care, health were severely strained patients who had prolonged oxygen...

Background.Pediatric obesity interventions are time-intensive, reliant on parent engagement and affected by high attrition rates.We evaluated personal activity trackers (PAT) as an intervention for Bodyworks (BW), a comprehensive family-based program in federally qualified health center.Methods.Families enrolled BW were recruited randomized to either control group (BW only) or (BW+PAT).Statistical analyses conducted examine differences between study arms baseline characteristics...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed immense stress on global health care systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Armenia, a country the Caucasus region, contended with concurrent war, resulting significant demand its already strained infrastructure. COVID@home program was multi-institution, international collaboration to address critical hospital bed shortages by implementing home-based oxygen therapy remote monitoring program. </sec>...

This paper compares WCAG 2.0 and the emerging 3.0, investigating their evolution impact on web accessibility. Emphasizing pivotal role of accessibility in inclusive digital design, study aims to ensure effective access for users with disabilities. While has been a cornerstone, also known as Silver draft, represents substantial update addressing limitations introducing innovative approaches. Using mixed-method approach, including expert interviews, user testing, feedback sessions, explores...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (AD ADRD) often experience high stress are at risk for depression. Technologically delivered therapy is attractive AD ADRD because the time demands associated in-person participation. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> We aimed to study feasibility conduct limited efficacy testing a mobile app intervention delivering mentalizing imagery (MIT) family caregivers. <title>METHODS</title> A...

Background: The rapid digitization of medicine in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), including the introduction Electronic health record systems (EHRs), has made informatics an exciting component global health. OpenMRS is a popular open-source EHR that been implemented more than 40 countries. As high income countries, interoperability research capabilities remain challenge. Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) common data model (CDM) recognized as industry gold standard...

Purpose: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause worldwide childhood blindness with increasing incidence in low and middle income countries (LMICs) due to advances neonatal care. There are insufficient numbers healthcare professionals specialized ROP management few local training opportunities LMICs. Social media platforms provide promising solution enable interactive medical education across geographic logistic barriers. As an adjunct program for ophthalmologists Armenia, we...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Good health and quality education are important preconditions to sustainable development capacity building in global partnerships. Research shows that there is a need for exploring documenting the process of organizing online medical programs low- middle-income countries (LMICs) developing new conceptual models enhancing learning engagement healthcare professionals. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> The goal this qualitative study was explore multidisciplinary...

This groundbreaking research investigates the revolutionary impact of web performance optimization on both user experience and business success. In ever-expanding digital landscape, understanding engagement has become crucial for businesses seeking to thrive online. study explores various techniques, including image compression, caching strategies, resource prioritization, their influence essential metrics like page load time, satisfaction, conversion rates. Through a multifaceted...

within contemporary data center landscapes presents a transformative paradigm, fostering multifaceted advancements in resource optimization, cost efficiencies, and enhanced security measures. This integration bridges critical gaps academia industry, spotlighting vulnerabilities inherent virtualized environments while unraveling intricate economic through comprehensive cost-benefit analyses. Delving into aspects reveals landscape ripe for exploration: nuanced comprehension of protocols vital...

This research investigates the pivotal role of Information Technology (IT) in fostering environmentally sustainable practices, enhancing energy efficiency, and reducing carbon footprints within organizational frameworks. Employing a survey-based design, study examines perceptions, attitudes diverse organizations toward IT adoption for promoting environmental sustainability. A structured questionnaire, developed through extensive literature review expert consultation, forms basis data...

Objectives: Due to psychological and physical strain, family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease related dementias are at high risk for depression stress disorders. We investigated the feasibility a mobile application (App) intervention delivering Mentalizing Imagery Therapy (MIT), which incorporates guided imagery mindfulness, facilitate self-regulation increase perspective on mental life self others. Method: A 4-week pilot trial an MIT App people dementia was conducted assess...

This research delves into the comprehensive examination of impact IT-enabled Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems on vital organizational metrics—sales performance, customer satisfaction, and loyalty—within contemporary business settings. Identifying critical gaps, study emphasizes need for extended investigations long-term effects sustainability these systems, influence employee adoption training, paramount concern data security privacy. Employing a mixed-methods approach...

The refugee crisis in Australia has become a pressing issue, with refugees primarily originating from third-world countries and facing limited exposure to technology. Communication through technology is crucial for displaced asylum seekers during their journeys forced migration, as well sharing experiences while detention. Data this study was collected interviews, written responses, observations various locations New South Wales. Findings indicate that have positive attitude towards adopting...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to over 500 million cases and 6.2 deaths around the world. Low middle income countries (LMICs) like Armenia have faced unique infrastructure, financial, capacity challenges that in many resulted worse outcomes. Healthcare facilities across experienced a shortage of resources including hospital beds oxygen which was further exacerbated by war with neighboring Azerbaijan. Without framework for home-based care,...

Abstract There is growing recognition that in-person delivery of caregiver interventions limits scalability due to distance from locations where are available, and costs associated with locating substitute care for the person living dementia. Internet-based often not optimized smartphones, which more accessible than desktops minoritized populations those lower socioeconomic status. In this study, focus groups were conducted 17 English language 12 Spanish family dementia caregivers regarding...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Health care databases contain a wealth of information that can be used to develop programs and mature health systems. There is concern the sensitive nature data (eg, ethnicity, reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections, lifestyle information) have significant impact on individuals if misused, particularly among vulnerable marginalized populations. As academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations, international agencies begin collaborate with...