Abstract Introduction This reflective essay explores a medical student's evolving understanding of the relative roles of technical and interpersonal skills in shaping the patient experience. Methods The author's personal reflections on the relative roles of technical and interpersonal skills are supplemented with discussion of relevant literature. Results and Discussion Initially focused on the technical aspects of medicine, the author's perspective shifts upon entering clinical practice. The essay begins by emphasising the importance of interpersonal skills in patient satisfaction, drawing on ..read more

Abstract Medical literature seems not to have a consistent definition of interpersonal skills, but there is a consensus on the value of emotional intelligence, empathy and effective communication. This editorial reflects on both empirical data and personal experience to consider the relative value of interpersonal versus technical skills in the patient experience of partnership in healthcare. It explores the question of whether technical or interpersonal skills are more valuable in medical care. On highlighting the different attitudes towards technical and interpersonal skills among patients i ..read more

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Abstract Introduction With the rapid growth of urbanization globally and in the UK, increasing attention is now being directed towards urban green spaces (UGS). The appeal of UGS to policymakers lies in their capacity to address multiple policy objectives, including improving physical and mental wellbeing, mitigating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), combating climate change through carbon sequestration, providing climate adaptation measures, and enhancing biodiversity. Method This narrative review gives an overview of the current literature and UK policy relating to urban green and blue spaces ..read more

Abstract Aims To determine the impact of a multi-component exercise intervention on the cure rate of urinary incontinence (UI) among older women living in the community. Method A systematic search was conducted of five databases (Medline, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature [CINAHL], Academic Search Complete, PubMed and Web of Science), grey literature and reference lists of relevant studies in December 2021– January 2022 and again between January 2023 and February 2023 when no additional new studies were identified. Key inclusion criteria were studies with female older ad ..read more

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