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- Corrigendum: Quality of life and quality of education among physiotherapy students in EuropePublication . Schramlová, Michaela; Řasová, Kamila; Jonsdottir, Johanna; Pavlíková, Markéta; Rambousková, Jolana; Äijö, Marja; Šlachtová, Martina; Kobesová, Alena; Žiaková, Elena; Kahraman, Turhan; Pavlů, Dagmar; Bermejo-Gil, Beatriz María; Bakalidou, Daphne; Billis, Evdokia; Georgios, Papagiannis; Alves-Guerreiro, José; Strimpakos, Nikolaos; Příhoda, Aleš; Kiviluoma-Ylitalo, Marika; Lähteenmäki, Marja-Leena; Koišová, Jana; Berisha, Gentiana; Hagovská, Magdalena; Arca, Anna Laura; Cortés-Amaro, SaraIntroduction: Physiotherapy education varies worldwide, with some countries offering on-the-job training while others have bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. There are also differences in postgraduate education across Europe (1). Teaching techniques to future physiotherapists also present challenges due to variations in learning styles and attitudes towards clinical-practical teaching. National universities and their faculties can differ in various ways, and health systems and policies impact rehabilitation and physiotherapy methods, too. There is a limited number of empirical studies comparing the experience of physiotherapy students at different institutions (2–4), highlighting the variations in physiotherapy education worldwide (5, 6). In this study, we focused on the comparison of bachelor’s degree programs in physiotherapy in Europe.
- Anticaries and Antigingivitis Properties of Cannabinoid-Containing Oral Health Products: A ReviewPublication . Torabi, Jila; Luis H, Soares; Hurlbutt, MichelleTo evaluate the anticaries and antigingivitis properties of cannabinoid-containing oral health products. A systematic research strategy was employed. Specific search terms were used, including “Cannabinoids AND dental caries,” “Cannabinoids AND oral health,” “Cannabinoids AND dental plaque,” “Cannabinoids AND gingivitis AND periodontitis,” “Cannabinoids AND S. mutans,” “Cannabidiol AND oral health,” and “Cannabidiol AND oral biofilm.” The search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, and EBSCO Host databases. The search yielded a total of 73 articles, out of which 15 articles (20.5%) were relevant to the scope of this systematic review. Among the relevant articles, only eight (10.9%) directly addressed the research question. The findings from these articles suggest that cannabinoids have the potential to reduce the metabolism of cariogenic bacteria, specifically Streptococcus mutans, and decrease the number of bacterial colonies in dental plaque. In vitro studies also demonstrated a significant inhibitory effect of cannabinoids on oral biofilms and create a considerable inhibitory zone of growth when investigated on oral biofilms in vitro. Furthermore, CBD exhibited antibacterial properties against Porphyromonas gingivalis, a primary pathogen associated with periodontal disease. The current review shows insufficient data to conclude on the anticaries and antigingivitis effects of cannabinoids. Despite extensive research on their systemic therapeutic benefits, their oral health impact remains underexplored, lacking clinical trials and primary research.
- Strategies for nursing care of critically ill multicultural patients: A scoping reviewPublication . Mihu, Loredana; Marques, Rita Margarida Dourado; Sousa, Patrícia PontificeBackground: In society, people live in a social reality where multiculturalism is an increasingly relevant and prevalent topic in their contexts. Facing this, caring for multicultural patients in an emergency service or intensive care unit setting requires a high level of cultural competence due to the complexity, vulnerability of the patient, rapid changes in hemodynamic status, involvement of the family, their informational needs. Objective: To map the strategies for nursing care of critically ill multicultural patients. Method: A Scoping Review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute's recommendations, with the research question: What are the strategies for nursing care of critically ill multicultural patients? The study was guided by PRISMA. The research was conducted through the EBSCOHost platform, SciELO, Portugal's Open Access Scientific Repository, the Virtual Health Library and a search in grey literature. This was achieved by combining the descriptors DECS/MESH: cultural competence; critical care; emergency room; intensive care; and natural words: cultural care; nurs* interventions; nurs* strategies; within the time frame from 2012 to 2024. The study screening was performed by three independent reviewers through the reading of titles, abstracts and full texts, applying exclusion criteria. The study results were then subjected to content analysis, from which categories emerged. Results: The selected articles highlight various strategies that contribute to the improvement of nursing care for critically ill multicultural patients, focusing on care practice and cultural diversity training for both nurses and nursing students. Conclusion: Nurses with cultural competence possess more knowledge and strategies to provide tailored care for multicultural critically ill patients, thereby enhancing the quality of care delivered and contributing to the humanization of healthcare. Relevance to Clinical Practice: Nurses need to have knowledge of existing strategies for caring for multicultural critically ill patients. Patient or Public Contribution: No direct patient or public contribution to the review.