Introduction The view that interacting with nature enhances mental wellbeing is
commonplace, despite a dearth of evidence or even agreed definitions of 'nature'. The aim of …

As a state-of-the-art computer technology, virtual reality (VR) is considered to play an
important role in hel** manufacturing companies stay competitive in the international …

This paper aims at examining the trends, challenges and theoretical gaps in the
implementation of Healthcare 4.0 (H4. 0) based on a sco** review of the literature. For …

Many have proposed that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) may be particularly
effective for improving outcomes in chronic disease/long-term conditions, and ACT …

This study reviews recently published scientific literature on the use of robotics in schools, in
order to:(a) identify the potential contribution of the incorporation of robotics as educational …

Background Home-based models of hospice and palliative care are promoted with the
argument that most people prefer to die at home. We examined the heterogeneity in …

Aims: The aim of the study was to assess the cumulative evidence on the effectiveness of
brief alcohol interventions in primary healthcare in order to highlight key knowledge gaps for …

Objective To evaluate the effects of dietary and lifestyle interventions in pregnancy on
maternal and fetal weight and to quantify the effects of these interventions on obstetric …

Background Adolescents are increasingly susceptible to obesity, and thus at risk of later non-
communicable diseases, due to changes in food choices, physical activity levels and …

Background Viral epidemics or pandemics of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) pose a
global threat. Examples are influenza (H1N1) caused by the H1N1pdm09 virus in 2009 …