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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of individualised (early) patient-directed rehabilitation versus standard rehabilitation after surgical repair of the rotator cuff of the shoulder: protocol for a multicentre, randomised controlled trial with integrated Quintet Recruitment Intervention (RaCeR 2)
Introduction Despite the high number of operations and surgical advancement, rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair has not progressed for over 20 years. The traditional cautious approach might be contributing to suboptimal outcomes. Our aim is to assess whether individualised (early) patient-directed rehabilitation results in less shoulder pain and disability at 12 weeks after surgical repair of full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff compared with current standard (delayed) rehabilitation. Methods and analysis The rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair (RaCeR 2) study is a pragmatic multicentre, open-label, randomi...
Source: BMJ Open - April 5, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mazuquin, B., Moffatt, M., Realpe, A., Sherman, R., Ireland, K., Connan, Z., Tildsley, J., Manca, A., Gc, V. S., Foster, N. E., Rees, J., Drew, S., Bateman, M., Fakis, A., Farnsworth, M., Littlewood, C. Tags: Open access, Rehabilitation medicine Source Type: research

Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 2326: Development of a Robust Sensor Calibration for a Commercially Available Rising Platemeter to Estimate Herbage Mass on Temperate Seminatural Pastures
ta Dickhoefer Rising platemeters are commonly used in Ireland and New Zealand for managing intensive pastures. To assess the applicability of a commercial rising platemeter operating with a microsonic sensor to estimate herbage mass with its own equation, the objectives were (i) to validate the original equation; (ii) to identify possible factors hampering its accuracy and precision; and (iii) to develop a new equation for heterogeneous swards. A comprehensive dataset (n = 1511) was compiled on the pastures of dairy farms. Compressed sward heights were measured by the rising platemeter. Herbage mass was harvested to de...
Source: Sensors - April 5, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Jessica Werner Khaterine Salazar-Cubillas Sari Perdana-Decker Kilian Obermeyer Elizabeth Velasco Leonie Hart Uta Dickhoefer Tags: Article Source Type: research

Making sense of farmland biodiversity management: an evaluation of a farmland biodiversity management communication strategy with farmers
This study evaluates the impact of a farmland biodiversity management (FBM) communication strategy piloted within Irish farmer discussion groups. A sensemaking lens was applied in this objective to gain an understanding of how this strategy could create an actionable space for FBM promotion amongst farmers. The strategy was piloted with six Irish dairy farmer discussion groups, after which focus groups were conducted with members of these groups. Additionally, baseline and endline surveys were completed by the members to determine their knowledge, attitude and on-farm practices relating to FBM. Analysis of the focus group ...
Source: Agriculture and Human Values - April 5, 2024 Category: Food Science Source Type: research

Valid consent in the acute hospital setting: perspectives of patients and members of the public
ConclusionsThe results highlight interesting similarities and differences in relation to consent between members of the public thinking about a possible treatment, surgery, or procedure and those patients who have actually been through the process in the past 12 months. Recommendations have been developed on the basis of these findings to co-design improvements in consent practices. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - April 5, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Changes in rural caregivers' health behaviors while supporting someone with cancer: A qualitative study
ConclusionsDesigning interventions to address rural caregivers' coping strategies, reduce carer burden and fatigue, improve access to cooking and exercise facilities and social support while away from home, reduce the need to travel for treatment, and increase the financial support available could yield widespread benefits for supporting the health and wellbeing of rural caregivers. (Source: Cancer Medicine)
Source: Cancer Medicine - April 4, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Elizabeth A. Johnston, Katelyn E. Collins, Jazmin N. Vicario, Chris Sibthorpe, Michael J. Ireland, Belinda C. Goodwin Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Empowering Speech-Language Pathologists: Strategies for Effective Individualized Education Program Navigation and Inclusive Practice in Schools
Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch. 2024 Apr 4:1-6. doi: 10.1044/2024_LSHSS-24-00026. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38573123 | DOI:10.1044/2024_LSHSS-24-00026 (Source: Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools)
Source: Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools - April 4, 2024 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Marie C Ireland Shannon Hall-Mills Source Type: research

Empowering Speech-Language Pathologists: Strategies for Effective Individualized Education Program Navigation and Inclusive Practice in Schools
Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch. 2024 Apr 11;55(2):225-230. doi: 10.1044/2024_LSHSS-24-00026. Epub 2024 Apr 4.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38573123 | DOI:10.1044/2024_LSHSS-24-00026 (Source: Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools)
Source: Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools - April 4, 2024 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Marie C Ireland Shannon Hall-Mills Source Type: research

OpenAI ’s Sora in medicine: revolutionary advances in generative artificial intelligence for healthcare
(Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - April 4, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research