Keski-Pohjanmaan keskussairaala

The clinical benefit of routine PET/CT imaging in asymptomatic head and neck squamous cell cancer patients one year post-treatment

BACKGROUND: The incidence of head and neck cancer is increasing, creating a growing need for follow-up strategies. The benefit of routine PET imaging beyond six months after treatment in asymptomatic patients remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To assess whether routine PET/CT or PET/MRI...

Factors associated with a positive vaccination decision as described by vaccine-hesitant parents of pre-school-age children

Abstract Background Relatively few parents refuse all vaccinations for their children, but more and more have doubts and concerns about vaccination, even if their children have been vaccinated according to a vaccination program. This study identifies factors associated with a pos...

The change process and implementation of the First-line Therapies model as experienced by nurses - a qualitative interview study

The First-line Therapies model is a national Finnish initiative designed to improve access to mental health services. It comprises a regionally adapted stepped approach to psychosocial treatment, digital tools to support treatment matching and needs assessment, and training for f...