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abstract：INTRODUCTION:It is estimated that Iran accounted for about 1% of hip fracture burden of the world in 2007, but these data are based on incomplete evidence. As the country's population is ageing, it is expected that a dramatic rise in hip fracture incidence will result. There is no single national study that accurately ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Maghbooli Z,Hossein-Nezhad A,Jafarpour M,Noursaadat S,Ramezani M,Hashemian R,Moattari S

更新日期：2017-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the prevalence of binge drinking in adolescence and its persistence into adulthood in an Australian cohort. DESIGN:15-year prospective cohort study. SETTING:Victoria, Australia. PARTICIPANTS:1943 adolescents were recruited from secondary schools at age 14-15 years. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES:Lev...

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authors： Degenhardt L,O'Loughlin C,Swift W,Romaniuk H,Carlin J,Coffey C,Hall W,Patton G

更新日期：2013-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To advance person- and family-centred healthcare, government initiatives have supported the engagement of patients and family caregivers in decision-making in healthcare systems. There is, however, no consensus on how to define success for such initiatives. This scoping review aims to identify the key elem...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hamilton C,Snow ME,Clark N,Gibson S,Dehnadi M,Lui M,Koster A,McLean J,Li LC

更新日期：2019-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With the ageing of the population and the general improvement of care, an increasing number of people are living with multiple chronic health conditions or 'multimorbidity'. Multimorbidity often implies multiple medical treatments. As a consequence, the risk of adverse events and the time spent by patients...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Déruaz-Luyet A,N'Goran AA,Tandjung R,Frey P,Zeller A,Haller DM,Rosemann T,Burnand B,Bodenmann P,Senn N,Widmer D,Herzig L

更新日期：2015-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We conducted a retrospective review of patients with extrapulmonary small cell carcinomas (EPSCCs) to explore the distribution, treatments, patterns of relapse and outcomes by primary site. SETTING:We have reviewed the outcomes of one of the largest data sets of consecutive patients with EPSCC identified fr...

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authors： Gennatas S,Noble J,Stanway S,Gunapala R,Chowdhury R,Wotherspoon A,Benepal T,Popat S

更新日期：2015-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Depression and alcohol use disorders are international public health priorities for which there is a substantial treatment gap. Brief mental health interventions delivered by lay health workers in primary care services may reduce this gap. There is limited economic evidence assessing the cost-effectiveness...

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authors： Mutyambizi-Mafunda V,Myers B,Sorsdahl K,Lund C,Naledi T,Cleary S

更新日期：2019-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Home-based self-rehabilitation programmes combined with botulinum toxin injections (BTIs) appear to be a relevant approach to increase the recommended intensive rehabilitation of patients with spasticity following a stroke. The literature highlights a lack of evidence of beneficial effects of this adjuvant...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bonnyaud C,Gallien P,Decavel P,Marque P,Aymard C,Pellas F,Isner ME,Boyer FC,Muller F,Daviet JC,Dehail P,Perrouin-Verbe B,Bayle N,Coudeyre E,Perennou D,Laffont I,Ropers J,Domingo-Saidji NY,Bensmail D,Roche N,ADJU-T

更新日期：2018-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess whether Portuguese family physicians perform preventive health services in accordance with scientific evidence, based on the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:Primary healthcare, Portuguese National Health Service. ...

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authors： Martins C,Azevedo LF,Santos C,Sá L,Santos P,Couto M,Pereira A,Hespanhol A

更新日期：2014-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examines the use of expedited approval pathways by Health Canada over the period 1995 to 2016 inclusive and the relationship between the use of these pathways and the therapeutic gain offered by new products. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. DATA SOURCES:Therapeutic Products Directorate, Biologics ...

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authors： Lexchin J

更新日期：2018-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH) are prevalent experiences that can induce distress and impede social functioning. While most voice hearers benefit from antipsychotic medication or cognitive-behavioural therapy, additional effective interventions are needed to reduce the burden of experiencing AVH. 'Te...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jongeneel A,Scheffers D,Tromp N,Nuij C,Delespaul P,Riper H,van der Gaag M,van den Berg D

更新日期：2018-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Not all factors that predict persistent pain and disability following whiplash injury are known. In particular, few physical factors, such as changes in movement and muscle behaviour, have been investigated. The aim of this study is to identify predictive factors that are associated with the development of...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Alalawi A,Luque-Suarez A,Fernandez-Sanchez M,Gallina A,Evans D,Falla D

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Despite tremendous efforts to scale up key maternal and child health interventions in Zambia, progress has not been uniform across the country. This raises fundamental health system performance questions that require further investigation. Our study investigates technical and scale efficiency (SE) in the deli...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Achoki T,Hovels A,Masiye F,Lesego A,Leufkens H,Kinfu Y

更新日期：2017-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Over the last 15 years, the prevalence of HIV in Haiti has stabilised to around 2.0%. However, key populations remain at higher risk of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The prevalence of HIV is 12.9% among men having sex with men (MSM). There is limited information about the ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jean Louis F,Galbaud G,Leonard M,Pericles E,Journel I,Buteau J,Boncy J,Jean Francois R,Domercant JW

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is associated with the blood pressure (BP) reverse-dipper pattern in patients with hypertension. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:Single centre. PARTICIPANTS:Patients with essential hypertension were included in our study (n=708). The excl...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Su D,Guo Q,Gao Y,Han J,Yan B,Peng L,Song A,Zhou F,Wang G

更新日期：2016-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the reasons why some people do not participate in bowel cancer screening so that steps can be taken to improve informed decision-making. DESIGN:Qualitative study, using focus groups with thematic analysis of data to identify, analyse and report patterns. Transcripts were repeatedly read and indu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bradley DT,Treanor C,McMullan C,Owen T,Graham A,Anderson D

更新日期：2015-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In 2001, Chinese guidelines for the care of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) included a new recommendation against the routine use of magnesium. We studied temporal trends and institutional variation in the use of intravenous magnesium sulfate in nationally representative samples of individuals hospitalised ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wang X,Du X,Yang H,Bucholz E,Downing N,Spertus JA,Masoudi FA,Li J,Guan W,Gao Y,Hu S,Bai X,Krumholz HM,Li X

更新日期：2020-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Schools are promising settings for physical activity promotion; however, they are complex and adaptive systems that can influence the quality of programme implementation. This paper presents an evaluation of a school-based running programme (Marathon Kids). The aims of this study are (1) to identify the pr...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Chalkley AE,Routen AC,Harris JP,Cale LA,Gorely T,Sherar LB

更新日期：2018-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ophthalmology units across the UK vary widely in their adoption of electronic medical records (EMR). There is a lack of evidence to show the extent and progress of EMR adoption. The aim of this study was to capture a snapshot of the current landscape of EMR use, as a baseline for comparison in future studies...

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authors： Lim SB,Shahid H

更新日期：2017-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives In 2007, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified long-term shift work as a probable carcinogen, with the strongest evidence for breast cancer. One proposed mechanism involves night-time light exposure and decreases in melatonin, a circadian rhythmic hormone. It is hypothesised that melato...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Langley AR,Graham CH,Grundy AL,Tranmer JE,Richardson H,Aronson KJ

更新日期：2012-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The reasons that physicians leave the institutions have not been extensively studied. We aimed to evaluate these reasons, which include the desire to work at another hospital or the intention to make a career change, among physicians in tertiary hospitals in China and explore the associations between the indi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhang C,Hu L,Ma J,Wu S,Guo J,Liu Y

更新日期：2019-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sub-Saharan Africa remains the epicentre of the HIV pandemic, yet enormous knowledge gaps still exist to elicit a comprehensive portrait of multimorbidity and HIV linkage. This study aims to conduct a systematic meta-analysis of peer-reviewed literature to investigate the current status of multimorbidity e...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Oladimeji KE,Dzomba A,Adetokunboh O,Zungu L,Yaya S,Goon DT

更新日期：2020-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Developing electronic health record information systems is an international trend for promoting the integration of health information and enhancing the quality of medical services. Patient education is a frequent intervention in nursing care, and recording the amount and quality of patient education have b...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Su CH,Li TC,Cho DY,Ma WF,Chang YS,Lee TH,Huang LC

更新日期：2018-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Making change towards child and family-based and coordinated services is critical to improve quality, outcomes and value. The Let's Talk about Children (LTC) approach, which consists of brief psychoeducational discussions with parents of kindergarten-aged and school-aged children, has been launched as a mu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kujala V,Jokinen J,Ebeling H,Pohjola A

更新日期：2017-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify research priorities of consumers and other stakeholders to inform Cochrane Reviews in 'health communication and participation' (including such concepts as patient experience, shared decision-making and health literacy). SETTING:International. PARTICIPANTS:We included anyone with an interest in h...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Synnot A,Bragge P,Lowe D,Nunn JS,O'Sullivan M,Horvat L,Tong A,Kay D,Ghersi D,McDonald S,Poole N,Bourke N,Lannin N,Vadasz D,Oliver S,Carey K,Hill SJ

更新日期：2018-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the effect of awareness and advice to seek care on blood pressure (BP) control among patients with hypertension in Bangladesh. DESIGN:Longitudinal study. SETTING:The study was carried out in icddr,b surveillance sites at rural Matlab in Chandpur district and semi-urban Kamalapur in Dhaka, Banglad...

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authors： Alam DS,Chowdhury MA,Siddiquee AT,Ahmed S,Niessen LW

更新日期：2014-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To model the long-term cost-effectiveness of consuming milk powder fortified with potassium to decrease systolic blood pressure (SBP) and prevent cardiovascular events. DESIGN:A best case scenario analysis using a Markov model was conducted. PARTICIPANTS:8.67% of 50-79 year olds who regularly consume milk i...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dainelli L,Xu T,Li M,Zimmermann D,Fang H,Wu Y,Detzel P

更新日期：2017-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：SETTING:The State of Qatar has had one of the highest COVID-19 infection rates globally and has used state-managed quarantine and isolation centres to limit the spread of infection. Quarantine and isolation have been shown to negatively affect the mental health of individuals. Qatar has a unique population, with around...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Reagu S,Wadoo O,Latoo J,Nelson D,Ouanes S,Masoodi N,Karim MA,Iqbal Y,Al Abdulla S,Al Nuaimi SK,Abdelmajid AAB,Al Samawi MS,Khoodoruth MAS,Khoodoruth WNC,Al-Maslamani MARS,Alabdulla M

更新日期：2021-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure poverty-based disparities in inpatient length of stay for paediatric hospitalisations. In particular, this paper examines the relationship between municipality level poverty rates and length of stay, accounting for individual level characteristics. DESIGN:We use patient discharge data to conduct a...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Borrescio-Higa F,Santistevan D

更新日期：2020-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Conduct a feasibility study on the effect of menstrual hygiene on schoolgirls' school and health (reproductive/sexual) outcomes. DESIGN:3-arm single-site open cluster randomised controlled pilot study. SETTING:30 primary schools in rural western Kenya, within a Health and Demographic Surveillance System. ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Phillips-Howard PA,Nyothach E,Ter Kuile FO,Omoto J,Wang D,Zeh C,Onyango C,Mason L,Alexander KT,Odhiambo FO,Eleveld A,Mohammed A,van Eijk AM,Edwards RT,Vulule J,Faragher B,Laserson KF

更新日期：2016-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Among preterm infants, mother's own milk feeding reduces neonatal morbidity and decreases the length of hospital stay. However, breastfeeding rates and duration are lower than among term infants. It is reported that peer counselling is effective in increasing breast feeding in term infants in low-income an...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Laborie S,Denis A,Horsch A,Occelli P,Margier J,Morisod Harari M,Claris O,Touzet S,Fischer Fumeaux CJ

更新日期：2020-01-30 00:00:00