Natural Light in Offices Shows Metabolic Benefits for Type 2 Diabetic Patients
The Circadian system enables the body to anticipate environmental changes. In mammals, it is regulated by a central clock in the brain known as the suprachiasmatic nucleus. Light is the main signal that sets this clock. This central clock synchronizes the peripheral cellular clock, which affects up to 40% of gene expression and plays a […]
Transdiagnostic App-Based Cognitive Bias Modification Intervention for Paranoia (Successful Treatment of Paranoia; STOP): Protocol for a Mixed Methods Process Evaluation Embedded in a Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Dec 22;14:e81167. doi: 10.2196/81167. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Paranoia (unfounded concerns that other people are deliberately trying to harm you) can be a distressing experience that impacts day-to-day functioning for many people. Digitally delivered interventions are a promising mode of treatment that can increase access to support and reach populations underserved by current […]
Efficacy of Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Appliances in the Selection of Tooth Shade: Protocol for an Observational Study
JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Dec 22;14:e68160. doi: 10.2196/68160. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Accurate shade matching in dentistry is crucial for achieving aesthetic outcomes, with increasing patient expectations driving advancements in shade selection technologies. Color perception is influenced by multiple factors such as incident light, reflection, absorption, observer variability, and environmental conditions. The evolution of shade-matching tools now […]
Registered Nurses’ Self-leadership Strategies: Instrument Validation and a Cross-sectional Study
J Nurs Adm. 2026 Jan 1;56(1):42-47. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001672. Epub 2025 Dec 9. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To validate the Revised Self-Leadership Questionnaire and describe nurses’ self-leadership. BACKGROUND: Self-leadership is a vaguely defined concept in nursing. Through better understanding of self-leadership strategies, these dimensions can be strengthened. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was conducted. A total of 230 registered […]
Evaluation of color accuracy and image quality of smartphone cameras compared to digital single-lens reflex cameras for dental photography
Health Informatics J. 2025 Oct-Dec;31(4):14604582251410795. doi: 10.1177/14604582251410795. Epub 2025 Dec 21. ABSTRACT Objective. This cross-sectional study compared the color accuracy and image quality of intraoral photographs taken with DSLR cameras, smartphones, and smartphones with auxiliary lighting. Methods. Forty participants had five images captured per device, yielding 600 images. Image quality was evaluated using Blind/Referenceless Image […]
A New Look
J Nurs Adm. 2026 Jan 1;56(1):3-4. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001664. Epub 2025 Dec 19. ABSTRACT At the core of every Magnet® and Magnet with Distinction® designated organization is a team of nurses who work tirelessly to achieve and maintain Magnet status. More than a symbol of prestige, Magnet Recognition reflects a profound dedication to healthcare quality, with […]
Optimizing SloMo, a Digitally Supported Therapy Targeting Paranoia, for Implementation: Inclusive, Human-Centered Design Study
JMIR Hum Factors. 2025 Dec 22;12:e75377. doi: 10.2196/75377. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Despite the promise of digital therapeutics in providing scalable interventions for psychosis, translating them from clinical trials to routine care is challenging. SloMo is an evidence-based, digitally supported cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis comprising a web-based therapy platform and mobile app. The therapy encourages individuals […]
Developing System-Wide Strategies to Enhance Nurse Leaders’ Well-Being: Insights From a Mixed-Methods Study
J Nurs Adm. 2026 Jan 1;56(1):52-56. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001674. Epub 2025 Dec 19. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the well-being of nurse leaders (NLs) and contributing factors that support or detract from their well-being. BACKGROUND: Nurse leaders (NL) navigate complex responsibilities that impact patient outcomes, staff retention, and organizational culture. Decreased well-being among NLs can diminish […]
Implementation of a Mobile Digital Tool Supporting Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Improves Retention: Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
J Med Internet Res. 2025 Dec 22;27:e83346. doi: 10.2196/83346. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Despite its proven efficacy, retention in medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) remains low, with structural and systemic barriers-such as access to care and treatment setting-alongside individual factors, including personalization and motivation, contributing to high rates of discontinuation. Digital interventions offer a promising approach […]
Exploring the economic potential of Tellmi: a novel digital mental health support app for children and young adults
BMJ Paediatr Open. 2025 Dec 21;9(1):e003592. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2025-003592. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Digital peer support apps can assist with mental ill health. We present an early economic evaluation of Tellmi, a related and novel app for children and young people (CYP). METHODS: Tellmi users were surveyed; healthcare resource use over 3 months was captured. Data informed the […]
