Background Reprocessing single-use medical devices (SUDs) is a common procedure worldwide. However, standardized guidelines are needed to ensure the quality and safety of reprocessed SUDs. Aim This study aimed to examine the factors associated with SUD reprocessing in Taiwanese medical settings. Methods A …

This paper analyses the performativity of the sociotechnical imaginaries that the online communities interested in blockchain applications (e.g., cryptocurrencies) construct through the memes they share, in the context of a crisis of truth and amid pervasive precarity. These memes adopt a subcultural …

Photonic biosensors for medical diagnostics have been in development for some time. They have proven to show equal or better performance as compared to other techniques in terms of sensitivity, accuracy, and reliability. In order for companies to successfully introduce these sensor products on the market, …

Background. Bathing assistance is a core element of essential care in nursing homes, yet little is known for quality of assisted bathing or its determinants. Aim. To explore differences in completeness of assisted bathing in relation to bathing method and resident characteristics. Methods. Secondary …

Background: No-rinse disposable wash gloves are increasingly implemented in health care to replace traditional soap and water bed baths without proper evaluation of (cost) effectiveness. Objectives: To compare bed baths for effects on skin integrity and resistance against bathing and costs. Design: Cluster …

The history has shown that the economy has impeccable impact on the fashion industry and despite it is not visible to everyone, the current impact of the recession on the fashion industry is clearly present. Clothes with disposable prices are loosing their appeal with uncertain incomes. The consumer …