Readiness for cancer rehabilitation in Denmark: protocol for a cross-sectional mixed methods study.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to explore what components of the General Medical Council's (GMC) Quality Assurance Framework work, for whom, in what circumstances and how? SETTING:UK undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training. PARTICIPANTS:We conducted interviews with a stratified sample of 36...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Crampton P,Mehdizadeh L,Page M,Knight L,Griffin A

更新日期：2019-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a prediction model for identifying women at increased risk of developing gestational hypertension (GH) in Ghana. DESIGN:A prospective study. We used frequencies for descriptive analysis, χ2 test for associations and logistic regression to derive the prediction model. Discrimination wa...

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authors： Antwi E,Groenwold RH,Browne JL,Franx A,Agyepong IA,Koram KA,Klipstein-Grobusch K,Grobbee DE

更新日期：2017-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypoxaemia is the most common complication during endotracheal intubation of critically ill adults, and it increases the risk of cardiac arrest and death. Manual ventilation between induction and intubation has been hypothesised to decrease the incidence of hypoxaemia, but efficacy and safety data are lack...

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authors： Casey JD,Janz DR,Russell DW,Vonderhaar DJ,Joffe AM,Dischert KM,Brown RM,Lester MG,Zouk AN,Gulati S,Stigler WS,Rice TW,Semler MW,PreVent Investigators and the Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group.

更新日期：2018-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry (UGICR) was developed to monitor and improve the quality of care provided to patients with upper gastrointestinal cancers in Australia. PARTICIPANTS:It supports four cancer modules: pancreatic, oesophagogastric, biliary and primary liver cancer. The pancreatic cancer ...

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authors： Maharaj AD,Holland JF,Scarborough RO,Evans SM,Ioannou LJ,Brown W,Croagh DG,Pilgrim CHC,Kench JG,Lipton LR,Leong T,McNeil JJ,Nikfarjam M,Aly A,Burton PR,Cashin PA,Chu J,Duong CP,Evans P,Goldstein D,Haydon A,Hii M

更新日期：2019-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Physicians often refer patients with musculoskeletal conditions to physical therapy. However, it is unclear to what extent physical therapists' treatment choices align with the evidence. The aim of this systematic review was to determine what percentage of physical therapy treatment choices for musculoskelet...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zadro J,O'Keeffe M,Maher C

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

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:A significant proportion of the global burden of disease has been attributed to mental and behavioural disorders. People with mental disorders (MDs) have lower levels of health-related quality of life than those without MDs. Several studies have shown that in low-resource countries, a range of social deter...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Uddin MN,Bhar S,Al Mahmud A,Islam FMA

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) emergence is a major public health concern. This study was aimed at assessing risk factors for persistently carrying MRSA in veal calf farmers and their family members. We also evaluate the dynamics of MRSA environmental load during t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dorado-García A,Bos ME,Graveland H,Van Cleef BA,Verstappen KM,Kluytmans JA,Wagenaar JA,Heederik DJ

更新日期：2013-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to characterise the resources and challenges for surgical care and referrals at health centres (HCs) in South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia. SETTING:Eight primary HCs in South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia. PARTICIPANTS:Eight health officers and nurses staffing eight HCs completed a survey. DESIGN...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Starr N,Carpenter S,Carvalho M,Souza A,Chin R,Kasotakis G,Worku M

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Health interventions often target pregnant women and their unborn children. Interventions in rural India targeting pregnant women, however, often do not cover the critical early windows of susceptibility during the first trimester and parts of the second trimester. This pilot seeks to determine if targetin...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pillarisetti A,Roy S,Diamond-Smith N,Ghorpade M,Dhongade A,Balakrishnan K,Sambandam S,Patil R,Levine DI,Juvekar S,Smith KR

更新日期：2020-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of select adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among a sample of American Indian (AI) adults living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and the associations between ACEs and self-rated physical and mental health. We also examined associations between sociocultu...

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authors： Brockie TN,Elm JHL,Walls ML

更新日期：2018-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Up to 1 in 4 pregnancies and 1 in 20 subsequent pregnancies end in miscarriage. Despite such prevalence the psychosocial effects are often unrecognised and unsupported. In the absence of any biomedical sequelae among men such marginalisation may be intensified. Men living through multiple miscarriages may ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Williams HM,Jones LL,Coomarasamy A,Topping AE

更新日期：2020-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) improves clinical outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease. However, rates of lipid-lowering medication adherence are far from ideal. Reducing dosage frequency from multiple dosing to once-daily dosing may improve patients' medication adhere...

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authors： Wu Z,Wu D,Jiang J,Chen A,Zheng DD,Li J,Dong Y,Chen Y

更新日期：2020-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Type 1 diabetes can be diagnosed at an early presymptomatic stage by the detection of islet autoantibodies. The Fr1da study aims to assess whether early staging of type 1 diabetes (1) is feasible at a population-based level, (2) prevents severe metabolic decompensation observed at the clinical manifestatio...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Raab J,Haupt F,Scholz M,Matzke C,Warncke K,Lange K,Assfalg R,Weininger K,Wittich S,Löbner S,Beyerlein A,Nennstiel-Ratzel U,Lang M,Laub O,Dunstheimer D,Bonifacio E,Achenbach P,Winkler C,Ziegler AG,Fr1da Study Group.

更新日期：2016-05-18 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：INTRODUCTION:Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) affects up to one-third of the adult population yet venous leg ulcers (VLU), a significant complication of CVI, only affect 1%-2% of adults in the USA. Why some develop VLU and others do not is unclear. VLU have a significant impact on quality of life and are extremely co...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mervis JS,Kirsner RS,Lev-Tov H

更新日期：2019-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Republic of Korea (Korea) has experienced a steady increase in the number of births from immigrant women over the last 20 years. However, little is known about the birth outcomes of immigrant women in Korea. This study compared Korean birth data from immigrant and native women who married native men, and...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Song IG,Kim MS,Shin SH,Kim EK,Kim HS,Choi S,Kwon S,Park SM

更新日期：2017-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Township hospitals (THs) are important components of the three-tier rural healthcare system of China. However, the efficiency and productivity of THs have been questioned since the healthcare reform was implemented in 2009. The objective of this study is to analyse the efficiency and productivity changes in T...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cheng Z,Cai M,Tao H,He Z,Lin X,Lin H,Zuo Y

更新日期：2016-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess non-health literature, identify key strategies in promoting more networked teams and groups, apply external ideas to healthcare, and build a model based on these strategies. DESIGN:A systematic review of the literature outside of healthcare. METHOD:Searches guided by Preferred Reporting Items for...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Braithwaite J

更新日期：2015-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the social and academic experiences of nursing transfer students' (NTSs) in an Asian context. DESIGN:A descriptive qualitative study design using focus groups and individual interviews with Chinese NTSs. The data were transcribed verbatim and analysed by using qualitative content analysis. SETTI...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ching SSY,Zhang LW,Guan GY,Cheung K

更新日期：2020-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To promote gender diversity and equity in higher education, Athena Scientific Women's Academic Network (SWAN) supports and recognises higher education institutions (HEI) in advancing the careers of women through charter commitment, awards, training and advocacy since 2005. Most evaluation studies, however, a...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Xiao Y,Pinkney E,Au TKF,Yip PSF

更新日期：2020-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Healthcare workers (HWs) are prone to high levels of stress and burnout, particularly when caring for people with HIV/AIDS. This study assessed whether participation in Botswana's Workplace Wellness Programme (WWP) for HWs was associated with job satisfaction, occupational stress, well-being and burnout. ME...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ledikwe JH,Kleinman NJ,Mpho M,Mothibedi H,Mawandia S,Semo BW,O'Malley G

更新日期：2018-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Whether areas affected by Q fever during a large outbreak (2008-2010) had higher rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes than areas not affected by Q fever. DESIGN:Nationwide registry-based ecological study. SETTING:Pregnant women in areas affected and not affected by Q fever in the Netherlands, 2003-2004 and 2...

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authors： de Lange MM,Hukkelhoven CW,Munster JM,Schneeberger PM,van der Hoek W

更新日期：2015-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Improving healthcare for all is one of the global health priorities, particularly in disease burdened settings such as sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Considering the high penetration rate of mobile phones in SSA, mobile health (mHealth) could be used to achieve universal health coverage. The proposed study will...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Osei E,Kuupiel D,Mashamba-Thompson TP

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Antimicrobial resistance has been described as a global crisis-more prudent prescribing is part of the solution. Behaviour change interventions are needed to improve prescribing practice. Presently, the literature documents that context impacts on prescribing decisions, yet insufficient evidence exists to ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wong G,Brennan N,Mattick K,Pearson M,Briscoe S,Papoutsi C

更新日期：2015-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Given the increasing need of long-term care and the low occupancy rate of nursing homes in Shanghai, this study attempts to explore what factors influence older people's intention to enrol in nursing homes. DESIGN:A cross-sectional observational study based on the theory of reasoned action was conducted. Su...

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authors： Luo M,Xue Y,Zhang S,Dong Y,Mo D,Dong W,Qian K,Fang Y,Liang H,Zhang Z

更新日期：2018-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Commonly used clinical tests for posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) rupture detection exhibit several limitations, thus requiring more precise clinical PCL tests. The lateral-anterior drawer (LAD) test has been proposed as a manually applied testing alternative but not yet been evaluated in vivo. METHODS A...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Seeber GH,Thalhamer C,Hahne J,Matthijs O

更新日期：2018-05-29 00:00:00

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：INTRODUCTION:Binge-eating disorder (BED) was included as its own diagnostic entity in the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). An increasing number of treatment studies have been published, but an up-to-date comprehensive meta-analysis on diverse treatment approaches for B...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hilbert A,Petroff D,Herpertz S,Kersting A,Pietrowsky R,Tuschen-Caffier B,Vocks S,Schmidt R

更新日期：2017-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To understand the publishing priorities, especially in relation to open access, of 10 UK biomedical research funders. DESIGN:Semistructured interviews. SETTING:10 UK biomedical research funders. PARTICIPANTS:12 employees with responsibility for research management at 10 UK biomedical research funders; a p...

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authors： Collins E

更新日期：2013-10-23 00:00:00