Service providers' perspectives, attitudes and beliefs on health services delivery for Aboriginal people receiving haemodialysis in rural Australia: a qualitative study.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Linkage of electronic health records (EHRs) to Hospital Episode Statistics (HES)-Office for National Statistics (ONS) mortality data has provided compelling evidence for lower life expectancy in people with severe mental illness. However, linkage error may underestimate these estimates. Using a clinical samp...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jewell A,Broadbent M,Hayes RD,Gilbert R,Stewart R,Downs J

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Reducing the time between the onset of the first symptoms of cancer and the first consultation with a doctor (patient delay) is essential to improve the vital prognosis and quality of life of patients. Longer patient delay is linked to the already known sociodemographic, socioeconomic, socioeducational, so...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Christophe V,Leroy T,Seillier M,Duthilleul C,Julieron M,Clisant S,Foncel J,Vallet F,Lefebvre JL

更新日期：2014-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess people's procedural preferences for making medical surrogate decisions, from the perspectives of both a potential surrogate and an incapacitated patient. DESIGN:Computer-assisted telephone interviews. Respondents were randomly assigned either the role of an incapacitated patient or that of a poten...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Frey R,Herzog SM,Hertwig R

更新日期：2018-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It has been reported that post-hospitalisation behaviour change (PHBC) occurs in over 50% of children undergoing a general anaesthetic and manifests as behaviours such as sleep and eating disorders, defiance of authority, nightmares, enuresis and temper tantrums. The effect is usually short-lived (2-4 week...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lee-Archer P,McBride C,Paterson R,Reade M,Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg B,Long D

更新日期：2018-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether gestational age modifies the association of airway infections that result in hospital admission during the first year after birth, with subsequent asthma risk after age 5 years. SETTING:Hospital inpatients and a general population comparison group in Sweden followed for subsequent dia...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Montgomery S,Bahmanyar S,Brus O,Hussein O,Kosma P,Palme-Kilander C

更新日期：2013-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify general practitioners' (GPs) sensitivity to anxiety disorders (ADs) when confronted with the range of symptoms common to children with ADs. Also, to explore GPs' conscious preferences and implicit tendencies for referral of children with ADs to mental healthcare. DESIGN AND SETTING:In a cross-sec...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Aydin S,Crone MR,Siebelink BM,Vermeiren RRJM,Numans ME,Westenberg PM

更新日期：2020-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The need for organs is comparatively higher among people of Indian origin due to the higher prevalence of end-stage organ failure. In spite of the higher need, they have a lower number of organ donors. Studies have been carried out among people of Indian origin living globally to understand the reasons for...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Vincent BP,Randhawa G,Cook E

更新日期：2020-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a Norwegian low-threshold HIV testing service targeting men who have sex with men (MSM). DESIGN AND SETTING:After the HIV testing consultation, all users of the HIV testing service were invited to answer the study questionnaire. The study setting included the sites where testing was performed, th...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Moseng BU,Bjørnshagen V

更新日期：2017-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many resources are required to provide postoperative care to patients who receive a cochlear implant. The implant service commits to lifetime follow-up. The patient commits to regular adjustment and rehabilitation appointments in the first year and annual follow-up appointments thereafter. Offering remote ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cullington H,Kitterick P,DeBold L,Weal M,Clarke N,Newberry E,Aubert L

更新日期：2016-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Risk factors for breast, colorectal, and lung cancer are known to be more common among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals, suggesting they may be more likely to develop these cancers. Our objective was to determine differences in cancer incidence by sexual orientation, using sexual orientation data ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Boehmer U,Miao X,Maxwell NI,Ozonoff A

更新日期：2014-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The Buffalo Osteoporosis and Periodontal Disease (OsteoPerio) study is a prospective cohort study focused on the relationship between the microbiome and oral and systemic health outcomes in postmenopausal women. The cohort was established to examine how the oral microbiome is affected by (and how it affects) pe...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Banack HR,Genco RJ,LaMonte MJ,Millen AE,Buck MJ,Sun Y,Andrews CA,Hovey KM,Tsompana M,McSkimming DI,Zhao J,Wactawski-Wende J,OsteoPerio Study Group.

更新日期：2018-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the proportion of interfacility transfers (IFTs) transported by '108' ambulances and to compare the characteristics of the IFTs and non-IFTs to understand the pattern of use of '108' services for pregnant women in India. DESIGN:A cross-sectional analysis of '108' ambulance records from five state...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Singh S,Doyle P,Campbell OM,Oakley L,Rao GR,Murthy G

更新日期：2017-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In recent years, the involvement of pharmacy technicians in medication reconciliation has increasingly been investigated. The aim of this study was to assess the implications on professional roles and collaboration when a best possible medication history (BPMH) at admission is obtained by pharmacy technician...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Niederhauser A,Zimmermann C,Fishman L,Schwappach DLB

更新日期：2018-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The usefulness of university admission tests to medical schools has been discussed in recent years. In the academic year 2014-15 in Italy, several students who failed the admission test appealed to the regional administrative court ('Tribunale Amministrativo Regionale'-TAR) requesting to be included, despite...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Migliaretti G,Bozzaro S,Siliquini R,Stura I,Costa G,Cavallo F

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With almost 50% of cases preventable and the Australian National Bowel Cancer Screening Program in place, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prime candidate for investment to reduce the cancer burden. The challenge is determining effective ways to reduce morbidity and mortality and their implementation through p...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Feletto E,Lew JB,Worthington J,He E,Caruana M,Butler K,Hui H,Taylor N,Banks E,Barclay K,Broun K,Butt A,Carter R,Cuff J,Dessaix A,Ee H,Emery J,Frayling IM,Grogan P,Holden C,Horn C,Jenkins MA,Kench JG,Laaksone

更新日期：2020-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Breathlessness remains a highly prevalent and distressing symptom for many patients with progressive life-limiting illnesses. Evidence-based interventions for chronic breathlessness are limited, and there is an ongoing need for high-quality research into developing management strategies for optimal palliat...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Watts GJ,Clark K,Agar M,Davidson PM,McDonald C,Lam LT,Sajkov D,McCaffrey N,Doogue M,Abernethy AP,Currow DC,Australian national Palliative Care Clinical Studies Collaborative (PaCCSC).

更新日期：2016-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the association between the use of isotretinoin and the risk of depression in patients with acne. DESIGN:This was a meta-analysis in which the standardised mean difference (SMD) and the relative risk (RR) were used for data synthesis employing the random-effects model. SETTIN...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Li C,Chen J,Wang W,Ai M,Zhang Q,Kuang L

更新日期：2019-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to assess the needs of people with disabilities and their level of inclusion in social protection programmes. DESIGN:Population based-survey with a nested case-control study. SETTING:Morropon, a semiurban district located in Piura, northern Peru. PARTICIPANTS:For the population survey, a tw...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bernabe-Ortiz A,Diez-Canseco F,Vasquez A,Kuper H,Walsham M,Blanchet K

更新日期：2016-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive, life-threatening illness of unknown aetiology, with no proven pharmacological treatments. There is a limited evidence base indicating that the disease negatively affects quality of life, leading to increased dependence, restrictions on daily activities ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Byrne A,Sampson C,Baillie J,Harrison K,Hope-Gill B,Hubbard R,Griffiths G,Nelson A

更新日期：2013-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the relationship between birth order and stereoacuity among Chinese children aged 60-72 months. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. PARTICIPANTS:1342 children with complete data on the questionnaire, stereoacuity and refraction were included. RESULTS:The mean stereoacuity was 53.2±1.7, ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Han S,Zhang X,Li R,Tong H,Zhao X,Wang Y,Hao Q,Huang D,Zhu H,Zhang X,Liu H

更新日期：2020-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The detailed course of mental disorders at the acute and subacute stages of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), especially with regard to recovery from sleep disturbances, has not been well characterised. The aim of this study was to determine the course of depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance, followin...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ma HP,Ou JC,Yeh CT,Wu D,Tsai SH,Chiu WT,Hu CJ

更新日期：2014-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:An increasing number of patients survive sepsis; however, we lack valid data on the long-term impact on morbidity from prospective observational studies. Therefore, we designed an observational cohort to quantify mid-term and long-term functional disabilities after intensive care unit (ICU)-treated sepsis....

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Scherag A,Hartog CS,Fleischmann C,Ouart D,Hoffmann F,König C,Kesselmeier M,Fiedler S,Philipp M,Braune A,Eichhorn C,Gampe C,Romeike H,Reinhart K,Mid-German Sepsis Cohort investigators.

更新日期：2017-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Literature on associations between female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and fistula points to a common belief that FGM/C predisposes women to developing fistula. This study explores this association using nationally representative survey data. DESIGN:A secondary statistical analysis of cross-sectional ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Matanda DJ,Sripad P,Ndwiga C

更新日期：2019-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was aimed to explore parents' experience of assisting children affected by tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) with subependymal giant-cell astrocytoma (SEGA) manifestation, in order to understand their caring needs and expectation of support. SETTING AND PROCEDURE:The study was designed according to...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Graffigna G,Bosio C,Cecchini I

更新日期：2013-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Perioperative benzodiazepines are used because of their anxiolytic, sedative and amnestic effects. Evidence has demonstrated an association of benzodiazepines with adverse neuropsychiatric effects. Nonetheless, because of their potential benefits, perioperative benzodiazepines continue to be used routinely...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Spence J,Young J,Alhazzani W,Whitlock R,D'Aragon F,Um K,Mazer D,Beaver C,Jacobsohn E,Belley-Cote E

更新日期：2019-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Intercountry comparability between studies on medication use in pregnancy is difficult due to dissimilarities in study design and methodology. This study aimed to examine patterns and factors associated with medications use in pregnancy from a multinational perspective, with emphasis on type of medication ut...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lupattelli A,Spigset O,Twigg MJ,Zagorodnikova K,Mårdby AC,Moretti ME,Drozd M,Panchaud A,Hämeen-Anttila K,Rieutord A,Gjergja Juraski R,Odalovic M,Kennedy D,Rudolf G,Juch H,Passier A,Björnsdóttir I,Nordeng H

更新日期：2014-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Anxiety is an increasingly recognised predictor of cognitive deterioration in older adults and in those with mild cognitive impairment. Often believed to be a prodromal feature of neurodegenerative disease, anxiety may also be an independent risk factor for dementia, operationally defined here as preceding d...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gimson A,Schlosser M,Huntley JD,Marchant NL

更新日期：2018-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate different professionals' (nurse anaesthetists', anaesthesiologists', and postanaesthesia care unit nurses') descriptions of and reflections on the postoperative handover. DESIGN:A focus group interview study with a descriptive design using qualitative content analysis of transcripts. SETTING...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Randmaa M,Engström M,Swenne CL,Mårtensson G

更新日期：2017-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:An increasing number of people are living with cognitive impairment and dementia. Current pharmacological therapies at best reduce Alzheimer's disease symptomatology but do not delay dementia onset in those at high risk. Structured exercise interventions can enhance cognition in older people; however, to p...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Macpherson H,Brownell S,Duckham RL,Meyer B,Mirzaee S,Daly RM

更新日期：2019-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The long-term goal of the Study of Mothers' and Infants' Life Events Affecting Oral Health (SMILE) birth cohort study is to identify and evaluate the relative importance and timing of critical factors that shape the oral health of young children. It will then evaluate those factors in their inter-relationship w...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Do LG,Ha DH,Bell LK,Devenish G,Golley RK,Leary SD,Manton DJ,Thomson WM,Scott JA,Spencer AJ

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00