Perceived health after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation: in-depth interviews of patients and next-of-kin.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:From 2011 to 2013, the Global Fund (GF) supported needle and syringe programmes in Mexico to prevent transmission of HIV among people who inject drugs. It remains unclear how GF withdrawal affected the costs, quality and coverage of needle and syringe programme provision. DESIGN:Costing study and longitudina...

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authors： Cepeda JA,Burgos JL,Kahn JG,Padilla R,Meza Martinez PE,Segovia LA,Gaines T,Abramovitz D,Rangel G,Magis-Rodriguez C,Vickerman P,Strathdee SA,Martin NK

更新日期：2019-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to investigate the symptoms people with diabetes experience when having a myocardial infarction (MI), their illness narrative and how they present their symptoms to the health service. SETTING:Three London (UK) hospitals (coronary care units and medical wards). PARTICIPANTS:Pa...

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authors： Berman N,Jones MM,De Coster DA

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The reliability of ultrasonic strain elastography (SEL) used to detect abnormalities in the supraspinatus tendon is unclear. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the reliability of SEL in the supraspinatus tendon. DESIGN:An intra-rater and inter-rater reliability study. SETTING:A single-centre st...

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authors： Brage K,Hjarbaek J,Kjaer P,Ingwersen KG,Juul-Kristensen B

更新日期：2019-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability associated with high healthcare utilisation and costs. Mental health symptoms are negative prognostic factors for LBP recovery; however, no population-based studies have assessed the joint effects of LBP and mental health symptoms on healthcare utilisati...

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authors： Wong JJ,Côté P,Tricco AC,Rosella LC

更新日期：2019-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the burden of comorbidity, polypharmacy and herpes zoster (HZ), an infectious disease, and its main complication post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) in young (50-70 years of age: 70-) and old (≥ 70 years of age: 70+) patients. DESIGN:Post hoc analysis of the results of the 12-month longitudinal prospec...

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authors： Pickering G,Gavazzi G,Gaillat J,Paccalin M,Bloch K,Bouhassira D

更新日期：2016-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our aims were to assess the relationship between workplace violence, job satisfaction, burnout, organisational support and turnover intention, and to explore factors associated with turnover intention among nurses in Chinese tertiary hospitals. METHODS:The purposive sampling method was used to collect data ...

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authors： Liu W,Zhao S,Shi L,Zhang Z,Liu X,Li L,Duan X,Li G,Lou F,Jia X,Fan L,Sun T,Ni X

更新日期：2018-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study sought to assess knowledge of schizophrenia and help-seeking behaviour among undergraduate students of a Nigerian university. Sociodemographic predictors of correct recognition were also explored. DESIGN:The study was a cross-sectional descriptive survey. SETTING:The study was carried out at the ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Aluh DO,Okonta MJ,Odili VU

更新日期：2019-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Falls are a concern for wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (SCI). Falls can negatively impact the physical and psychological well-being of fallers. To date, the perspectives of wheelchair users with lived experiences of SCI on the contributors to falls has been understudied. Information about factors...

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authors： Singh H,Scovil CY,Yoshida K,Oosman S,Kaiser A,Craven C,Jaglal S,Musselman KE

更新日期：2020-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore participants' views of Delphi surveys in core outcome set (COS) development. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING:Patients and health professionals (n=24) from seven recently concluded COS studies that had involved a Delphi survey took part in semistructured qualitative interviews (telephone and email exchan...

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authors： Biggane AM,Williamson PR,Ravaud P,Young B

更新日期：2019-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In current practice, probands are asked to inform relatives about the possibility of predictive DNA testing when a pathogenic variant causing an inherited cardiac condition (ICC) is identified. Previous research on the uptake of genetic counselling and predictive DNA testing in relatives suggests that not ...

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authors： van den Heuvel LM,Hoedemaekers YM,Baas AF,van Tintelen JP,Smets EMA,Christiaans I

更新日期：2019-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report outcomes of patients with localised prostate cancer (PCa) managed with active surveillance (AS) in a standard clinical setting. DESIGN:Single-centre, prospective, observational study. SETTING:Non-academic, average-size hospital in Switzerland. PARTICIPANTS:Prospective, observational study at a no...

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authors： Hefermehl LJ,Disteldorf D,Lehmann K

更新日期：2016-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our aim was to provide nationwide age-standardised rates (ASR) on the usage of endovascular coiling and neurosurgical clipping for unruptured intracranial aneurysm (UIA) treatment in Germany. SETTING:Nationwide observational study using the Diagnosis-Related-Groups (DRG) statistics for the years 2005-2009 (...

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authors： Walendy V,Stang A

更新日期：2017-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate if centre-specific levels of perinatal interventional activity were associated with neonatal and neurodevelopmental outcome at 2 years of age in two separately analysed cohorts of infants: cohort A born at 22-25 and cohort B born at 26-27 gestational weeks, respectively. DESIGN:Geographically...

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authors： Adams M,Berger TM,Borradori-Tolsa C,Bickle-Graz M,Grunt S,Gerull R,Bassler D,Natalucci G,Swiss Neonatal Network & Follow-Up Group.

更新日期：2019-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although several rehabilitation programmes following hip arthroscopy for femoracetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome have been described, there are no clinical trials evaluating whether formal physiotherapy-prescribed rehabilitation improves recovery compared with self-directed rehabilitation. The objective o...

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authors： Bennell KL,Spiers L,Takla A,O'Donnell J,Kasza J,Hunter DJ,Hinman RS

更新日期：2017-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the effect on estimated levels of health conditions produced from large-scale surveys, when either list-wise respondent deletion or standard demographic item-level imputation is employed. To assess the degree to which further bias reduction results from the inclusion of correlated ancillary variab...

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authors： Frankel MR,Battaglia MP,Balluz L,Strine T

更新日期：2012-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Self-reported recall data are often used in wireless phone epidemiological studies, which in turn are used to indicate relative risk of health outcomes from extended radiofrequency exposure. We sought to explain features commonly observed in wireless phone recall data and to improve analytical procedures. SE...

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authors： Redmayne M,Smith E,Abramson MJ

更新日期：2012-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Moderation of alcohol consumption is included as a class I, level of evidence A recommendation in the current European guidelines for the management of hypertension. We investigated its awareness and self-reported implementation among European physicians across different specialties and workplaces. DESIGN A...

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authors： Zaidi Touis L,Bolbrinker J,Riemer TG,Kreutz R

更新日期：2018-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In patients with large abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), open surgical or endovascular aneurysm repair procedures are often used to minimise the risk of aneurysm-related rupture and death; however, aneurysm repair itself carries a high risk. Low cardiopulmonary fitness is associated with an increased risk o...

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authors： Tew GA,Weston M,Kothmann E,Batterham AM,Gray J,Kerr K,Martin D,Nawaz S,Yates D,Danjoux G

更新日期：2014-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Anticoagulant therapy in patients with cancer with venous thromboembolism (VTE) increases the risk of both VTE recurrence and haemorrhagic complication. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have been shown to be effective in preventing VTE recurrence, and comparable to conventional therapy in preventing VTE ...

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authors： Takai S,Nakanishi N,Yokota I,Imai K,Yamada A,Kawasaki T,Okada T,Sawada T,Fujita H,Matoba S

更新日期：2019-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Multimorbidity, defined as the presence of 2 or more chronic medical conditions in an individual, is associated with poorer health outcomes. Several multimorbidity measures exist, and the challenge is to decide which to use preferentially in predicting health outcomes. The study objective was to compare the ...

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authors： Wallace E,McDowell R,Bennett K,Fahey T,Smith SM

更新日期：2016-09-20 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...

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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:Although the colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality rate has significantly improved over the past several decades, many patients will have a recurrence following curative treatment. Despite this high risk of recurrence, adherence to CRC surveillance testing guidelines is poor which increases cancer-related morb...

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authors： Hines RB,Jiban MJH,Choudhury K,Loerzel V,Specogna AV,Troy SP,Zhang S

更新日期：2018-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To obtain the views of bereaved parents about their interactions with healthcare staff when their baby died just before or during labour. DESIGN:Qualitative in-depth interview study, following an earlier national survey. All interviews took place during 2011, either face-to-face or on the telephone. Data ana...

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authors： Downe S,Schmidt E,Kingdon C,Heazell AE

更新日期：2013-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:For patients with advanced cancer, research shows that pain is frequent, burdensome and undertreated. Evidence-based approaches to support cancer pain management have been developed but have not been implemented within the context of the UK National Health Service. This protocol is for a pragmatic multicen...

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authors： Allsop MJ,Wright-Hughes A,Black K,Hartley S,Fletcher M,Ziegler LE,Bewick BM,Meads D,Hughes ND,Closs SJ,Hulme C,Taylor S,Flemming K,Hackett J,O'Dwyer JL,Brown JM,Bennett MI

更新日期：2018-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, there has been increased interest in the use of ultrasound technology in the evaluation of spinal and paraspinal regions. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate trends in spinal ultrasound research from 1994 to 2015 and compare the contributions of such research from different countries ...

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authors： Zhai X,Cui J,Shao J,Wang Q,Chen X,Wei X,Zhou X,Chen Z,Bai Y,Li M

更新日期：2017-10-22 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, ...

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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：INTRODUCTION:Surgery is one of the primary treatments for lung cancer. The postoperative symptom burden experienced by patients with lung cancer is substantial, seriously delaying their recovery from surgery and impairing their quality of life. Patient-reported outcome (PRO)-based symptom management is increasingly reg...

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authors： Dai W,Zhang Y,Feng W,Liao X,Mu Y,Zhang R,Wei X,Wu C,Xie S,Li Q,Shi Q

更新日期：2019-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In response to the need for more advanced and longitudinal data concerning chronic diseases, behavioural risk factors and social support systems in India, the SWADES (Social Well-being and Determinants of Health Study) was established. PARTICIPANTS:At baseline, 997 adults aged 30 years and over, living in the ...

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authors： M D S,Nukala L,Shekhar R,Gomez K,Varghese BM,Benny AM,Scaria L,Prabhu S,Jotheeswaran AT

更新日期：2020-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Reported adherence to urate-lowering therapy (ULT) in gout varies widely (17%-83.5%). Variability may partly be due to different adherence measurement methods. This review aimed to quantify ULT adherence in adult patients with gout. METHODS:This analysis examined studies in PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI Sc...

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authors： Yin R,Li L,Zhang G,Cui Y,Zhang L,Zhang Q,Fu T,Cao H,Li L,Gu Z

更新日期：2018-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a major cause of morbidity and premature mortality globally. Despite the availability of low-cost evidence based medicines, there is a significant treatment gap in those with established or at high risk of CVD in the primary care setting. Pharmacist-based interventions ...

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authors： Chaudhri K,Hayek A,Liu H,Joshi R

更新日期：2019-08-05 00:00:00