Long-term use and cost-effectiveness of secondary prevention drugs for heart disease in Western Australian seniors (WAMACH): a study protocol.

abstract：PURPOSE:We have established a prospective cohort of 1959 patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy to evaluate if a clinical prediction rule based on ECG, brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels, and other biomarkers can be useful in clinical practice. This paper outlines the study and baseline characteristics of the ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cardoso CS,Sabino EC,Oliveira CD,de Oliveira LC,Ferreira AM,Cunha-Neto E,Bierrenbach AL,Ferreira JE,Haikal DS,Reingold AL,Ribeiro AL

更新日期：2016-05-04 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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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：INTRODUCTION:Dementia and Imagination is a multidisciplinary research collaboration bringing together arts and science to address current evidence limitations around the benefits of visual art activities in dementia care. The research questions ask: Can art improve quality of life and well-being? If it does make a diff...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Windle G,Newman A,Burholt V,Woods B,O'Brien D,Baber M,Hounsome B,Parkinson C,Tischler V

更新日期：2016-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The standard data-collection procedure in the Norwegian national patient experience survey programme is post-discharge mail surveys, which include a pen-and-paper questionnaire with the option to answer electronically. A purely electronic protocol has not previously been explored in Norway. The aim of this st...

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authors： Iversen HH,Holmboe O,Bjertnaes O

更新日期：2020-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The last two decades have seen an increase in literature reporting an increase in knowledge and use of contraceptives among individuals and couples in Kenya, as in the rest of Africa, but there is a dearth of information regarding knowledge about benefits of family planning (FP) in Kenya. OBJECTIVES:To asse...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mutombo N,Bakibinga P,Mukiira C,Kamande E

更新日期：2014-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the top 10 unanswered research questions for primary care patient safety research. DESIGN:A modified nominal group technique. SETTING:UK. PARTICIPANTS:Anyone with experience of primary care including: patients, carers and healthcare professionals. 341 patients and 86 healthcare professionals s...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Morris RL,Stocks SJ,Alam R,Taylor S,Rolfe C,Glover SW,Whitcombe J,Campbell SM

更新日期：2018-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Women who have pathogenic mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are at greatly increased risks for breast and ovarian cancers. Although risk-reduction strategies can be undertaken by these women, knowledge regarding the uptake of these strategies is limited. Additionally, the healthcare behaviours of wome...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dossa F,Cusimano MC,Sutradhar R,Metcalfe K,Little T,Lerner-Ellis J,Eisen A,Meschino WS,Baxter NN

更新日期：2018-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide. The average hospital length of stay ranges from 3 to 28 days, and after discharge home the stroke survivors will live with physical, cognitive, even psychological disorders for the rest of their lives. It is essential to review the unmet needs of stroke su...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lin B,Ding C,Mei Y,Wang P,Ma F,Zhang ZX

更新日期：2019-06-21 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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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

更新日期：2019-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the association between use of medicines with anticholinergic or sedative properties and physical function, cognitive function, appetite and frailty. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:This cross-sectional study analysed baseline data collected as part of the Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing, a ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lim R,Kalisch Ellett LM,Widagdo IS,Pratt NL,Roughead EE

更新日期：2019-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is widely used to support the most severe forms of cardiogenic shock (CS). Nevertheless, despite extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use, mortality still remains high (50%). Moderate hypothermia (MH) (33°C-34°C) may improve cardiac performan...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jacquot A,Lepage X,Merckle L,Girerd N,Levy B

更新日期：2019-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be considered the epidemic of the 21st century. Particularly, the predicted growth in the size of elderly populations in low-income and middle-income countries is expected to produce a dramatic surge in dementia prevalence and incidence. Although a rising burde...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lee J,Banerjee J,Khobragade PY,Angrisani M,Dey AB

更新日期：2019-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pain is linked to an increased risk of sickness absence (SA); however, the extent to which unmeasured time-invariant differences explain this association is yet unknown. Therefore, we determined the within-individual associations between pain and short-term (in the survey year) and long-term (2 years followi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hiilamo A,Butterworth P,Shiri R,Ropponen A,Pietiläinen O,Mänty M,Kouvonen A,Lahelma E,Rahkonen O,Lallukka T

更新日期：2019-03-30 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:To examine the extent of primary care follow-up and mental health outcomes among women referred for ultrasound assessment of pain and/or bleeding in early pregnancy, including those whose pregnancy is found to be viable on ultrasound assessment. DESIGN:Questionnaire study with prospective follow-up. SETTIN...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Moscrop A,Harrison S,Heppell V,Heneghan C,Ward A

更新日期：2013-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the effectiveness and tolerability of linaclotide, a minimally absorbed guanylate cyclase-C agonist, in patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in routine clinical practice. SETTING:A multicentre, non-interventional study conducted between December 2013 and November 201...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pohl D,Fried M,Lawrance D,Beck E,Hammer HF

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:International prevalence rates for problem gambling are estimated at 2.3%. Problem gambling is a serious global public health concern due to adverse personal and social consequences. Previous research evaluating the effectiveness of psychological interventions for the treatment of problem gambling has been...

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authors： Thomas SA,Merkouris SS,Browning CJ,Radermacher H,Feldman S,Enticott J,Jackson AC

更新日期：2015-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Unprecedented global efforts to prevent malaria morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa have saved hundreds of thousands of lives across the continent in the last two decades. This study aims to determine how the comparative efficacy and safety of available malaria control interventions intended to i...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Amimo F,Moon TD,Magit A,Sacarlal J,Lambert B,Nomura S

更新日期：2019-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) maintenance among nurses in China and to analyse the related factors influencing this variable. DESIGN:A cross-sectional survey. SETTING:Ninety-one hospitals at three different levels in Hunan Province...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Xu B,Zhang J,Hou J,Ma M,Gong Z,Tang S

更新日期：2020-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the implementation of the Ohio Emergency and Acute Care Facility Opioids and Other Controlled Substances Prescribing Guidelines and their perceived impact on local policies and practice. METHODS:The study design was a cross-sectional survey of emergency department (ED) medical directors, or...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Penm J,MacKinnon NJ,Mashni R,Lyons MS,Hooker EA,Winstanley EL,Carlton-Ford S,Connelly C,Tolle E,Boone J,Koechlin K,Defiore-Hyrmer J

更新日期：2018-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Low-cost interventions providing self-management support are needed for people with coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes. Mobile phone text messaging provides a potential vehicle for this. The SupportMe Trial aims to assess the feasibility of embedding a text messaging programme into routine clinical...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cheung NW,Redfern J,Thiagalingam A,Hng TM,Islam SMS,Haider R,Faruquie S,Chow C,SupportMe investigators.

更新日期：2019-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Gender inequity has persisted in academic medicine. Yet equity is vital for countries to achieve their full potential in terms of translational research and patient benefit. This study sought to understand how the gender equity programme, Athena SWAN, can be enabled and constrained by interactions between th...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Caffrey L,Wyatt D,Fudge N,Mattingley H,Williamson C,McKevitt C

更新日期：2016-09-08 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：INTRODUCTION:Trabeculotomy and combined trabeculotomy-trabeculectomy (CTT) are major surgical options for primary congenital glaucoma (PCG). However, it is unclear which of these two surgical procedures should be recommended as the optimum first-line treatment for PCG. This trial aims to determine whether the outcomes ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Fang L,Guo X,Yang Y,Zhang J,Chen X,Zhu Y,Huang J,Huang J,Zhong Y,Xu X,Liu X

更新日期：2020-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To update the estimation of the adult HIV prevalence and number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in India for the year 2008-2009 with the combination of improved data and methods. DESIGN:Based on HIV sentinel surveillance (HSS) data and a set of epidemiological assumptions, estimates of HIV prevalence and ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pandey A,Sahu D,Bakkali T,Reddy D,Venkatesh S,Kant S,Bhattacharya M,Raj Y,Haldar P,Bhardwaj D,Chandra N

更新日期：2012-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the long-term effectiveness of a school-based intervention to improve physical activity and diet in children. DESIGN:Cluster-randomised controlled trial. SETTING:60 primary schools in the southwest of England. PARTICIPANTS:Primary school children who were aged 8-9 years at recruitment, 9-10 ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Anderson EL,Howe LD,Kipping RR,Campbell R,Jago R,Noble SM,Wells S,Chittleborough C,Peters TJ,Lawlor DA

更新日期：2016-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Accreditation in France relies on a mandatory 4-year cycle of self-assessment and a peer review of 82 standards, among which 14 focus priority standards (FPS). Hospitals are also required to measure yearly quality indicators (QIs-5 in 2010). On advice given by the accreditation committee of HAS (Haute Autori...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Guérin S,Le Pogam MA,Robillard B,Le Vaillant M,Lucet B,Gardel C,Grenier C,Loirat P

更新日期：2013-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In western countries, early visiting services (EVS) have been proposed as a recent intervention to reduce both general practitioner workload and hospital admissions among housebound individuals experiencing a healthcare need within the community. EVS involves the delegation of the patient home visits to ot...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Abrams R,Wong G,Mahtani KR,Tierney S,Boylan AM,Roberts N,Park S

更新日期：2018-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our aim was to explore how members of community pharmacy staff perceive and experience the role of procedures within the workplace in community pharmacies. SETTING:Community pharmacies in England and Wales. PARTICIPANTS:24 community pharmacy staff including pharmacists and pharmacy support staff were inter...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Thomas CE,Phipps DL,Ashcroft DM

更新日期：2016-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rapid, robust and continually updated evidence synthesis is required to inform management of COVID-19 in pregnant and postpartum women and to keep pace with the emerging evidence during the pandemic. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:We plan to undertake a living systematic review to assess the prevalence, clinical ma...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Yap M,Debenham L,Kew T,Chatterjee SR,Allotey J,Stallings E,Coomar D,Lee SI,Qiu X,Yuan M,Clavé Llavall A,Dixit A,Zhou D,Balaji R,van Wely M,Kostova E,van Leeuwen E,Mofenson L,Kunst H,Khalil A,Tiberi S,Thomas J,

更新日期：2020-12-02 00:00:00