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The role of kindness in healthcare is receiving increased attention. Indeed, international research shows that a culture of kindness has a positive impact on healthcare organizations, healthcare staff members, and patients. Benefits include better patient outcomes, as well as a humanized work environment, which helps to prevent stress and burnout among healthcare workers. Studies across different settings suggest that healthcare managers need to foster not only technical and organizational skills, but also social skills such as empathy and kindness. The purpose of this scoping review is to provide an overview of the current research landscape regrading initiatives based on acts of kindness in healthcare organizations. We will also explore whether this is a topic of interest to academics, which countries have conducted the most research on the subject, the practical implications for healthcare management, and potential directions for future research. This scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O’Malley framework. A search was performed in the electronic databases ScienceDirect, Pubmed and Web of Science, to identify studies published in English between 1994 and 2023 describing or evaluating kindness based interventions in the healthcare context. Based on the predefined eligibility criteria, screening and studies selection were performed. Data were extracted and analyzed descriptively to summarize the evidence. Nineteen studies were analyzed and included in the review. The article assessment revealed four categories: 1) organizational culture; 2) burnout reduction and staff well-being: 3) staff education/training; and 4) communication and patient experience. Kindness in healthcare is a relatively new topic, but of great scientific interest. The need for additional research on kindness in healthcare arises from a complex and dynamic healthcare environment, where the concept of kindness holds the potential to revolutionize the quality of care and the well-being of healthcare providers. The interest of the various countries in the four thematic categories proposed by the study and the performance results of healthcare organizations promoting kindness compared to others without this focus also bear further consideration.

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As IoT-driven health technologies—from wearable monitors to AI-powered telemedicine—reshape modern healthcare, secure and uninterrupted connectivity becomes a lifeline for patient safety and system reliability. This presentation unveils groundbreaking advancements in blockchain-enabled spectrum security for 6G cognitive radio IoT networks, addressing the critical vulnerabilities threatening next-generation healthcare innovations. By integrating blockchain’s decentralized architecture with intelligent spectrum management, we propose a paradigm shift in securing IoT devices against unauthorized access, data tampering, and spectrum interference. Key innovations include tamper-proof spectrum sensing, smart contracts for autonomous resource allocation, and zero-trust security frameworks to protect sensitive patient data. These solutions not only ensure ultra-reliable, low-latency communication for life-critical applications like remote surgery and real- time diagnostics but also enhance scalability for billions of connected devices in smart hospitals and pandemic response systems. Attendees will discover how this fusion of blockchain and 6G technologies can safeguard emerging health ecosystems, mitigate cyber-physical risks, and unlock unprecedented opportunities for equitable, resilient healthcare delivery. This talk bridges the gap between cutting-edge wireless security and the urgent demands of public health innovation in the IoT era.

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Ultrasound examinations are increasingly widespread in clincial settings as the relevant equipment becomes more miniaturized, leading to the development of portable ultrasound diagnostic devices (portable echoes). Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a safe and powerful tool for physicians, nurses, and other ultrasound-trained healthcare providers. However, ultrasound education is not standardized across nursing programs, and sometimes not even incorporated into the curricula. Hence, we currently know little regarding the effectiveness of ultrasound education for nursing students. To determine whether bladder ultrasound simulation exercises sustainably improve clinical ultrasound performance among nursing students, we conducted evaluations before and after training, and then performed follow-up evaluations one month later . This is the first study to demonstrate that a simulation exercise of bladder ultrasound examinations can sustainably improve nursing students’ POCUS use in a clinical setting. We obtained the following specific findings. First, clinical performance improved significantly, measured in equipment knowledge proficiency, image optimization, image interpretation, systematic examination, examination documentation, and medical decision-making. Second, simulation exercises were effective in increasing self-confidence among nursing students and promoting an independent learning attitude. The results of this study should enhance nursing education through demonstrating the efficacy of ultrasound simulations as a pedagogical tool. We expect that including simulations will encourage nursing programs to include ultrasound training as part of their curricula and contribute to the development of nursing science.

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Background: In Saudi Arabia, the social media platform “X” (formerly known as “Twitter”) is widely utilized by healthcare professionals. This study aimed to assess the perceived impact of physiotherapy-related debates on X on the professional development and knowledge acquisition of physiotherapists.
Methods: A cross-sectional, online survey-based study was conducted among licensed physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia. The study followed established international reporting guidelines, including the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology, Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys, and Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys.
Results: A total of 188 physiotherapists participated, with the majority (n = 143;76.1%) actively using X. Many participants indicated positive impacts on their perspectives or approaches to physiotherapy, enhancement of their critical thinking skills, and acquisition of new knowledge or insights (n = 73; 51.0% agreed, n = 26; 18.2% strongly agreed). Furthermore, participants reported gaining knowledge of research findings (n = 45; 31.5% agreed, n = 44; 30.8% strongly agreed) and new treatment techniques (n = 48; 33.6% agreed, n = 42; 29.4% strongly agreed). Additionally, 30.1% (n = 43) agreed and 6.3% (n = 9) strongly agreed that these debates influenced their professional development, whereas 46.2% (n = 66) remained neutral.
Conclusions: Physiotherapy-related debates on the social media platform X positively impacted physiotherapists’ perspectives by enhancing critical thinking and knowledge acquisition. Such online debates may serve as valuable tools for professional development in physiotherapy practice.