A SMARTPHONE APP FOR SUPPORTING THE SELF-MANAGEMENT OF DAYTIME URINARY INCONTINENCE IN ADOLESCENTS: DEVELOPMENT AND FORMATIVE EVALUATION STUDY OF URAPP

BackgroundDaytime urinary incontinence (UI) is common in childhood and often persists into adolescence.UI in adolescence is associated with a range of adverse outcomes, including depressive symptoms, peer victimization, poor self-image, and problems with peer relationships.The first-line conservative treatment for UI is bladder training (standard u

Abstract Background Implementing performance-based payment (PBP) plan has led to developing a number of significant potentialities such as performance improvement and effectiveness, quality improvement of provided services, and decline in health system expenditure in hospitals.Despite the fact that PBP plan has a variety of potential advantages, it

Abstract Background This systematic review aimed to assess the clinical effects of laser preparation compared to other types of chemical or mechanical preparation of tooth surfaces used in fissure sealant placement.Methods A systematic literature search was conducted up to January 2019, through Pubmed, Scopus, Medline/EMBASE via OVID and the Cochra

Low molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) like naphthalene and substituted naphthalenes (methylnaphthalene, naphthoic acids, 1-naphthyl N-methylcarbamate, etc.) are used in various industries and exhibit genotoxic, mutagenic, and/or carcinogenic effects on living organisms.These synthetic organic compounds (SOCs) or xenobiotics a

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