Biopolymers for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications: Recent advances and overview of alginate electrospinning

J Wróblewska-Krepsztul, T Rydzkowski… - Nanomaterials, 2019 - mdpi.com
Innovative solutions using biopolymer-based materials made of several constituents seems
to be particularly attractive for packaging in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. In …

The use of edible films based on sodium alginate in meat product packaging: An eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastic materials

R Gheorghita, G Gutt, S Amariei - Coatings, 2020 - mdpi.com
The amount of plastics used globally today exceeds a million tonnes annually, with an
alarming annual growth. The final result is that plastic packaging is thrown into the …

Development of the variable dexterity test: Construction, reliability and validity

V Gonzalez, J Rowson, A Yoxall - International journal of …, 2015 - magonlinelibrary.com
Background/Aims: This article introduces a dexterity test designed to assess individual types
of dexterity used to carry out activities of daily living (ADL). The Variable Dexterity Test (VDT) …

'You need to be healthy to be sick': exploring older people's experiences with medication packaging at home

G Carli Lorenzini, A Bell, A Olsson - Age and ageing, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Background the ageing global population is living longer with complex health conditions
addressed by multiple medications. Little is known about how older people manage these …

State of the art of user packaging interaction (UPI)

A Mumani, R Stone - Packaging Technology and Science, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
User packaging interaction (UPI) has evolved in packaging research because of its
importance to users, manufacturers, and designers. A great deal of work addressing …

Antibacterial properties of biodegradable silver nanoparticle foils based on various strains of pathogenic bacteria isolated from the oral cavity of cats, dogs and horses

M Rutkowski, L Krzemińska-Fiedorowicz… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Frequent occurrence of microbial resistance to biocides makes it necessary to find
alternative antimicrobial substances for modern veterinary medicine. The aim of this study …

The development of recommendations for healthcare providers to support patients experiencing medication self-management problems

L Mortelmans, E Goossens, AM De Cock, M Petrovic… - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Medication self-management problems such as the inability to correctly obtain, understand,
organize, administer or monitor medication can result in negative patient outcomes …

As you like it: Understanding the relationship between packing design and accessibility

A Yoxall, V Gonzalez, J Best… - Packaging …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Accessible packaging is continually receiving greater attention as an ageing population
becomes a primary driver behind inclusive design. As we age, our strength dexterity and …

Towards patient‐centered packaging design: An industry perspective on processes, functions, and constraints

G Carli Lorenzini, A Olsson - Packaging Technology and …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Medication packaging is essential to provide patients with guidance and correct use of their
medicines for effective treatment. This research aims to increase knowledge about the …

Managing multiple medications and their packaging for older people in home care nursing: An interview study

G Carli Lorenzini - Healthcare, 2021 - mdpi.com
Home care nurses assist older people in their daily living and well-being, including
medication management. Medication management can be challenging for older people with …