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Onyango JT, Namatovu JF, Besigye IK, Kaddumukasa M, Mbalinda SN. Social support from family, associated factors and relationship with glycemic control among diabetic patients in Uganda: a cross-sectional study. Pan Afr Med J 2023; 45:72. [PMID: 37663636 PMCID: PMC10474808 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2023.45.72.38256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Introduction social support from family members in diabetes management is a predictor of optimal glucose control. There is limited evidence of the relationship in Uganda. The objective was to determine association of social support from family and glycemic control, and association of social demographic and clinical characteristics with family support among diabetic patients in eastern Uganda. Methods this was a cross-sectional study involving 405 adult patients attending diabetic clinics between May 2021 and June 2021. Socio-demographics, clinical characteristics, social support from family, and glycemic control data were collected. Descriptive statistics were done and associations were determined using Pearson chi-square and Fisher´s exact tests. Generalized linear model was used to determine independent association with social support from family. Results the mean age was 52 years, (60%) were female, majority (49.4%) were 45-64 years old. Perceived social support from family (PSS-fa) and good glucose control were found in; (95.3%) and (20.99%) respectively. PSS-fa was associated with good glucose control. Financial contribution from family members to cost of care, cohesion among family members in support of care, being (married/cohabiting) and monthly income ≥28 USD were associated with PSS-fa. Factors independently associated with PSS-fa were; female gender, financial contribution to cost of care and cohesion among family in support of care. Conclusion social support from family was associated with good glycemic control. Factors associated with PSS-fa were; female gender, financial contribution from family to cost of care and cohesion among family in support of care.
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- Jude Tadeo Onyango
- Department of Family Medicine, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Medicine, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
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Ojewale LY, Oluwatosin OA. Family-integrated diabetes education for individuals with diabetes in South-west Nigeria. Ghana Med J 2022; 56:276-284. [PMID: 37575630 PMCID: PMC10416295 DOI: 10.4314/gmj.v56i4.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to determine the effects of family-integrated diabetes education on diabetes knowthe ledge of patients and family members, as well as its impact on patients' glycosylated haemoglobin (A1C). Design The design was a two-group Pretest Posttest quasi-experimental. Setting The study took place at the diabetes clinics of two tertiary hospitals in southwestern Nigeria. Participants People Living with Diabetes (PLWD) and family members aged 18 years and over and without cognitive impairment were placed, as clusters, into either a control group (CG) or an intervention group (IG) The CG comprised 88 patients and 88 family members while IG comprised 82 patients and 82 family members. Of these, 78 and 74 patients completed the study in CG and IG, respectively. Interventions PLWD in IG along with their family members were given an educational intervention on diabetes management and collaborative support with an information booklet provided. This was followed by three (3) complimentary Short Messaging Service (SMS). Main outcome measures A1C and diabetes knowledge. Results Over half (52.4%) and about a fifth (18.2%) of family members and patients, respectively, had never had diabetes education. There was a statistically significant increase in the knowledge of patients and family members in IG. Unlike CG, the A1C of patients in IG improved significantly at three and six-month post-intervention, (p<0.01). Regression showed an independent effect of family members' knowledge on IG's A1C. Conclusions Improved family members' diabetes knowledge positively impacted patients' glucose level. There is a need to integrate family members into diabetes care better. Funding African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship (ADDRF) award offered by the Africa Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) in partnership with the International Development Research Centre.
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- Lucia Y Ojewale
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Hopkins RC, Williams S, Brown A, Humphreys I, Clifford R, Nigam Y. Evaluating nursing opinion and perception of maggot therapy for hard-to-heal wound management. J Wound Care 2022; 31:846-863. [PMID: 36240799 DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2022.31.10.846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Maggot therapy (MT) or larval debridement therapy is a recognised, effective but underutilised treatment for the management of hard-to-heal wounds and infected ulcers. It is available on NHS prescription in the UK, where wound management is predominantly nurse-led. Anecdotal reports and published literature suggest that nurses may be reluctant to utilise the therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feelings and opinions of nurses regarding the use of MT. METHOD The first stage of this mixed-methods study was a focus group held to discuss MT and opinions of specialist nurse clinicians. Next, an anonymised web-based online survey was launched through the Nursing Times journal and distributed through social media targeting all nurses. Finally, in-depth interviews were held with specialist and generalist nurses. RESULTS Awareness of MT among all nurses was extremely high. A breakdown of results showed that MT was much more highly regarded by wound specialist nurses than non-wound specialist nurses. The latter exhibited a greater level of reluctance to administer the therapy, with almost one-third of these nurses surveyed saying they found maggots disgusting and that the idea of MT made their skin crawl. In-depth interviews revealed that a lack of knowledge about MT was a prime concern. CONCLUSION Wound specialist nurses are more likely to embrace MT than non-wound nurse specialists, who report a varying degree of wariness to MT. Our study highlights a need for better education and training in MT for all nurses, to address issues with acceptance and willingness to treat or help treat patients with hard-to-heal wounds which are suitable for MT.
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- Ruth Cn Hopkins
- Public Health and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Swansea University, UK
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- School of Health and Social Care, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Swansea University, UK
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- Public Health, Policy and Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Swansea University, UK
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- Health and Wellbeing Academy, School of Health and Social Care, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Swansea University, UK
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- History Department, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Durham University, UK
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- School of Health and Social Care, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Swansea University, UK
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González-Saldivar G, Millan-Alanis JM, González-González JG, Sánchez-Gómez RA, Obeso-Fernández J, McCoy RG, Maraka S, Brito JP, Ospina NS, Oyervides-Fuentes S, Rodríguez-Gutiérrez R. Treatment burden and perceptions of glucose-lowering therapy among people living with diabetes. Prim Care Diabetes 2022; 16:568-573. [PMID: 35466069 PMCID: PMC9357113 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2022.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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AIMS Address treatment burden and general perceptions of pharmacological treatment in patients with diabetes. METHODS We surveyed adult patients with diabetes cared for in a tertiary academic medical center about: i) knowledge about the impact of glucose-lowering medication use on diabetes control and complications, ii) common beliefs about natural medicine and insulin use, iii) attitudes towards glucose-lowering medications, iv) burden of treatment, v) general knowledge of diabetes pharmacological treatment, and vi) perceptions of shared decision-making. RESULTS Two hundred-four participants completed the survey. While most (90%) agreed that adherence to medication would control diabetes and improve quality of life, 30-40% were not certain that it would translate to fewer disease complications. About one of three thought medications could be harmful (29.4%). Over 50% agreed or was unsure that natural remedies were as good/better than prescribed medications. About 30% acknowledged difficulties taking their diabetes medications and monitoring blood glucose, and over 50% were concerned about treatment costs. Nearly 30% denied receiving a detailed explanation from their clinician regarding their disease and is treatment. CONCLUSIONS Our results highlight the importance of patient education regarding pharmacological treatment for diabetes, and eliciting sources of distress and treatment burden among patients with diabetes.
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- Gerardo González-Saldivar
- Endocrinology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Endocrinology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico; Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Endocrinology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico; Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Endocrinology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Endocrinology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Division of Community Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA; Medicine Service,Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, AR, USA; Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Endocrinology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Endocrinology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico; Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico; Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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G/Tsadik D, Berhane Y, Worku A. Illness Representation and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients in Central Ethiopia. Ethiop J Health Sci 2022; 32:297-306. [PMID: 35693582 PMCID: PMC9175209 DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v32i2.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Illness representation is an implicit belief system about an illness constructed by an individual to give meaning to their illness. An individual's belief about his/her illness, treatment, and own control are known to influence an individual's ability to cope with the illness and sustain the health-related quality of life. However, how Ethiopians perceive hypertension has not been studied well. This study aimed to assess illness representation and associated factors among hypertensive patients in Central Ethiopia. Method A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in four public hospitals in Central Ethiopia. A total of 989 patients participated in the study. The revised Illness Representation Questionnaire was used to collect relevant data. Data were analyzed using the Generalized Estimating Equation with an ordinal logistic regression model and exchangeable working correlation matrix. A P-Value of less than 0.05 was indicated statistical significance. Results Overall, 64.3% (95% CI: 61.3, 67.4) of the respondents reported low to moderate Illness representation about their hypertension. Respondents who were housewife [AOR: 1.48, 95% CI= 1.05, 2.08], in older age category 50-64 years [AOR: 1.92, 95% CI= 1.19, 3.09] and ≥ 65 years [AOR: 2.38, 95% CI= 1.43, 3.96], and had no family support [AOR: 1.98, 95% CI= 1.44, 2.73] showed a significant association with Illness Representation. Conclusion This study revealed that about two-thirds of hypertensive patients in Central Ethiopia perceived hypertension as a low to moderately threatening illness. Such low illness representation undermines initiation of treatment and effective control of blood pressure. Health care providers need to strengthen strategies that increase their patient's illness representation.
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- Daniel G/Tsadik
- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Iregbu SC, Duggleby W, Spiers J, Salami B. An Interpretive Description of Sociocultural Influences on Diabetes Self-Management Support in Nigeria. Glob Qual Nurs Res 2022; 9:23333936221121337. [PMID: 36105718 PMCID: PMC9465563 DOI: 10.1177/23333936221121337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study is to explore how Nigeria’s social and cultural
environment influences professional diabetes self-management support
practices. This interpretive descriptive study is based on two
diabetes clinics in southeastern Nigeria. Nineteen healthcare
providers, including nurses, were purposely selected and engaged in
participant observation and interviews. Concurrent data generation and
analysis facilitated iterative constant comparative analysis. Findings
show significant factors influencing diabetes self-management support
include belief in the supernatural origin of diabetes,
individual–family interdependence, myths and limited understanding of
diabetes, lack of health insurance, poverty, and the rigidity of a
hierarchical acute care model of diabetes services. Thus, there is an
urgent need to adapt diabetes self-management support strategies to
fit people’s contexts. By doing so, specific challenges in the
healthcare system can directly be addressed while capitalizing on
identified strengths and adapting select strategies that
constructively foster person-centered and culturally appropriate
care.
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- Sandra Chinwe Iregbu
- University of Alberta Edmonton, Canada.,Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill, USA
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Yang Z, Chen F, Zhang Y, Pan S, Lu Y, Zhang H. Translation of the Chinese version of the Self-Care for Aspiration Pneumonia Prevention Scale and its validation among Chinese community dwelling elderly with risk of dysphasia. Nurs Open 2021; 9:1902-1911. [PMID: 34019332 PMCID: PMC8994966 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Aim To translate the Self‐Care for Aspiration Pneumonia Prevention Scale into the Chinese and validate its reliability and validity among community dwelling elderly with risk of dysphasia. Design A cross‐sectional survey. Methods A total of 430 elderly with risk of dysphasia were recruited. The reliability was measured by internal consistency, split half reliability, and test–retest reliability. The validity was evaluated by expert consultation and factor analysis. Results The translated scale had ideal reliability. The content validity index (S‐CVI) was 0.952. The 3‐factor structure, supported by the eigenvalues, total variance explained, and scree plot, was obtained by using exploratory factor analysis. And as a result of a confirmatory factor analysis, the model fitting indexes were all in the acceptable range. The Chinese version of the Self‐Care for Aspiration Pneumonia Prevention scale can contribute to clinical practice and education to improve self‐care for aspiration pneumonia prevention among elderly at risk of dysphasia.
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- Zhen Yang
- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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Wulandari I, Kusnanto K, Wibisono S, Haryani A. Family Support in Caring for Diabetes Mellitus Patient: Patient’s Perspective. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2021.5778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Perspectives of diabetes mellitus patients on family support received during the treatment of their disease at home has high complexity. The family’s intention to help patients to take care of themselves at home can lead to misperceptions or is not well accepted by diabetes mellitus patients.
AIM: The aim of the study was to explore the support provided by families in the care of diabetes mellitus patients at home based on the patient’s perspective.
METHODS: A phenomenological study using semi-structured questions was chosen as a design in this study. A total of 19 participants were recruited using criteria including being diagnosed with diabetes mellitus for at least 1 year, outpatient, and willing to participate in the study. Data analysis used seven steps of descriptive phenomenological analysis from Colaizzi including data recognition, identification of significant statements, formulating meanings, grouping themes, developing complete descriptions, producing fundamental structures, and seeking verification of fundamental structures.
RESULTS: This research shows that the support needed by participants comes from the nuclear family. The first theme identified is the family function as participants’ perceived support. The second theme identified is the family role as participants’ perceived support. The fourth third theme identified is perceptions of family support received. Moreover, the final theme found in this study is perception of spiritual support by the family.
CONCLUSION: This research implies that diabetes mellitus patients need support from their families to accept the disease and eventually volunteer to carry out their disease care at home.
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Lin L, Lee B, Wang R. Effects of a Symptom Management Program for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Implications for Evidence‐Based Practice. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2019; 16:433-443. [DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Li‐Ying Lin
- Department of Nursing Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital Kaohsiung City Taiwan
- Department of Nursing Meiho University Kaohsiung City Taiwan
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- College of Nursing Kaohsiung Medical University Kaohsiung Taiwan
- Nursing Department Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital Kaohsiung City Taiwan
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- College of Nursing Kaohsiung Medical University Kaohsiung Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital Kaohsiung City Taiwan
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