Are schools and alcohol a good mix? A qualitative study of school principals' experiences of adults' alcohol use in Australian secondary schools.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Immunisations against influenza and Bordetella pertussis infection are recommended to pregnant women in Valencia (Spain), yet vaccination rates remain low. Health literacy (HL) appears as a crucial factor in vaccination decision-making. We explored the relation between HL of pregnant women and decisions to r...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Castro-Sánchez E,Vila-Candel R,Soriano-Vidal FJ,Navarro-Illana E,Díez-Domingo J

更新日期：2018-07-06 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:Use data from the UK Severe Asthma Registry (UKSAR) to assess the efficacy and safety of bronchial thermoplasty (BT) in routine UK clinical practice and to identify characteristics of 'responders'. DESIGN:Prospective, longitudinal, cohort, multicentre registry study. SETTING:All (11) UK centres performing ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Burn J,Sims AJ,Patrick H,Heaney LG,Niven RM

更新日期：2019-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Innovations with sensor-augmented pump therapy (SAPT) to reduce hypoglycaemia in patients with type 1 diabetes are an ongoing area of research. The predictive low glucose management (PLGM) system incorporates continuous glucose sensor data into an algorithm and suspends basal insulin before the occurrence ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Abraham MB,Nicholas JA,Ly TT,Roby HC,Paramalingam N,Fairchild J,King BR,Ambler GR,Cameron F,Davis EA,Jones TW

更新日期：2016-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to provide recommendations to hospital owners and employee unions about developing efficient, sustainable and safe work-hour agreements. Employees at two clinics of a hospital, one a non-intensive care and the other a newborn intensive care unit (ICU), trialled 12-hour shifts on wee...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ose SO,Tjønnås MS,Kaspersen SL,Færevik H

更新日期：2019-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of (1) the removal of home access to traditional electronic games or (2) their replacement with active input electronic games, on daily physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children aged 10-12 years. DESIGN:Crossover randomised controlled trial, over 6 months. SETTING:Family h...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Straker LM,Abbott RA,Smith AJ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the minimal disease activity (MDA) rate over time in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) receiving antitumour necrosis factor agents, evaluate prognostic factors of MDA achievement and identify the most common unmet criteria among MDA achievers. DESIGN:Biologic Treatment Registry Across Canad...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rahman P,Zummer M,Bessette L,Baer P,Haraoui B,Chow A,Kelsall J,Kapur S,Rampakakis E,Psaradellis E,Lehman AJ,Nantel F,Osborne B,Tkaczyk C

更新日期：2017-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore risks of experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) after HIV infection among women with HIV in a postnatal care setting in Swaziland. DESIGN:A qualitative semistructured in-depth interview study, using thematic analysis with deductive and inductive coding, of IPV experiences after HIV infection...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mulrenan C,Colombini M,Howard N,Kikuvi J,Mayhew SH,Integra Initiative.

更新日期：2015-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In Australia, an estimated 90% of those entering prison are current tobacco smokers and three-quarters of current prisoners are tobacco smokers. AIMS:To identify factors and their relative contributions to smoking cessation among male prisoners. METHODS:A total of 425 male tobacco smokers with a median a...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wand H,Richmond R,Adily A,Le A,Wilhelm K,Butler T

更新日期：2020-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the strong relationship between smoking and health-related consequences, very few smokers quit. Heavy drinking is a significant risk factor for health consequences, and is implicated in persistent smoking and less success at quitting smoking. Self-efficacy (SE) to abstain from smoking is an importa...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cohn A,Brandon T,Armeli S,Ehlke S,Bowers M

更新日期：2015-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Telemedicine has been promoted as an economical and effective way to enhance patient care, but its acceptance among patients in low-income and middle-income countries is poorly understood. This study is aimed to explore the experiences and perspectives of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus that used telemed...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lee JY,Chan CKY,Chua SS,Paraidathathu T,Lee KK,Tan CSS,Nasir N,Lee SWH

更新日期：2019-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of depression among male and female medical students, its change over time and whether depression persists for affected students. DESIGN:Longitudinal study comprising annual questionnaire surveys which included the depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Quince TA,Wood DF,Parker RA,Benson J

更新日期：2012-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define embarrassment and develop an understanding of the role of embarrassment in relation to cervical cancer screening and self-collected human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing in Uganda. DESIGN:Cross-sectional, qualitative study using semistructured one-to-one interviews and focus groups. PARTICIPANTS:...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Teng FF,Mitchell SM,Sekikubo M,Biryabarema C,Byamugisha JK,Steinberg M,Money DM,Ogilvie GS

更新日期：2014-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the prognostic value of the neurocognitive status measured by screening instruments, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), individually and in combination with the stroke severity scale, the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), obtaine...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dong Y,Slavin MJ,Chan BP,Venketasubramanian N,Sharma VK,Crawford JD,Collinson SL,Sachdev P,Chen CL

更新日期：2013-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to report the proportion of women with a new diagnosis of cervical cancer recommended for curative hysterectomy as well as associated factors. We also report recommended treatments by stage and patterns of treatment initiation. DESIGN:This was an observational cohort study. Inperson surveys...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Swanson M,Nakalembe M,Chen LM,Ueda S,Namugga J,Nakisige C,Huchko MJ

更新日期：2020-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although physical activity may reduce disease burden, fatigue and disability, and improve quality of life among people with multiple sclerosis (MS), many people with MS are physically inactive and spend significant time in sedentary behaviour. Behaviour change interventions may assist people with MS to inc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ryan JM,Fortune J,Stennett A,Kilbride C,Anokye N,Victor C,Hendrie W,Abdul M,DeSouza L,Lavelle G,Brewin D,David L,Norris M

更新日期：2017-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Exposure to electric shock has been associated with an increased risk of developing delayed cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac diseases. We examined whether electric shock patients have an increased risk of developing cardiac disease, cardiac arrhythmias or death compared with the general Danish population. DES...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hansen SM,Riahi S,Hjortshøj S,Mortensen R,Køber L,Søgaard P,Torp-Pedersen C

更新日期：2017-08-28 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 (...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Walendy V,Stang A

更新日期：2017-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been used therapeutically for functional (conversion) motor symptoms but there is limited evidence for its efficacy and the optimal protocol. We examined the feasibility of a novel randomised controlled trial (RCT) protocol of TMS to treat functional limb weakness....

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pick S,Hodsoll J,Stanton B,Eskander A,Stavropoulos I,Samra K,Bottini J,Ahmad H,David AS,Purves A,Nicholson TR

更新日期：2020-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In rapidly developing countries such as India, the ubiquity of air pollution sources in urban and rural communities often results in ambient and household exposures significantly in excess of health-based air quality guidelines. Few efforts, however, have been directed at establishing quantitative exposure...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Balakrishnan K,Sambandam S,Ramaswamy P,Ghosh S,Venkatesan V,Thangavel G,Mukhopadhyay K,Johnson P,Paul S,Puttaswamy N,Dhaliwal RS,Shukla DK,SRU-CAR Team.

更新日期：2015-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Haemophilia is a rare, inherited disorder in which blood does not clot normally, resulting in bleeding into joints and muscles. Long-term consequence is disabling joint pain, stiffness, muscle weakness, atrophy and reduced mobility. The purpose of this proposed feasibility of a randomised controlled trial ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hashem F,Bladen M,Carroll L,Dodd C,Drechsler WI,Lowery D,Patel V,Pellatt-Higgins T,Saloniki E,Stephensen D

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the damage location distribution of five main body region injuries of maximum abbreviated injury score (MAIS) 3-6 injured occupants for nearside struck vehicle in front-to-side impact crashes. DESIGN AND SETTING:MAIS 3-6 injured occupants information was extracted from the US-National Automotive ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Tang Y,Cao L,Kan S

更新日期：2014-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac rhythm disorder with a significant health burden. The aim of this study was to characterise patients with recently diagnosed AF and to estimate the rates of comorbidities and outcome events requiring hospitalisation in routine clinical practice. DESIGN:Pha...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gallagher AM,van Staa TP,Murray-Thomas T,Schoof N,Clemens A,Ackermann D,Bartels DB

更新日期：2014-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diabetic foot ulcer represents a major health problem globally. Preliminary studies have indicated that systemic treatment of diabetic foot ulcer patients with hyperbaric oxygen therapy have beneficial effects on wound healing, risk of amputation, glycaemic control, atherosclerosis, inflammatory markers an...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Vinkel J,Holm NFR,Jakobsen JC,Hyldegaard O

更新日期：2020-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Governments in different countries have committed to better use of evidence from research in policy. Although many programmes are directed at assisting agencies to better use research, there have been few tests of the effectiveness of such programmes. This paper describes the protocol for SPIRIT (Supportin...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： CIPHER Investigators.

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Elevated levels of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) are demonstrated in diabetes complications. The current study aims to understand association of K469E (rs5498) in ICAM-1 gene, in type 2 diabetic (T2D) subjects with retinopathy. DESIGN:Case-control study. SETTING:Sankara Nethralaya Diabetic Reti...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Vinita K,Sripriya S,Prathiba K,Vaitheeswaran K,Sathyabaarathi R,Rajesh M,Amali J,Umashankar V,Kumaramanickavel G,Pal SS,Raman R,Sharma T,SNDREAMS project.

更新日期：2012-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We previously demonstrated that a calcium channel blocker, azelnidipine, improves left ventricular relaxation in patients with hypertension and diastolic dysfunction in a multicentre, Clinical impact of Azelnidipine on Left VentricuLar diastolic function and OutComes in patients with hypertension (CALVLOC) t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Iwakura K,Ito H,Ishii K,Date M,Nakamura F,Nagano T,Takiuchi S,Clinical impact of Azelnidipine on Left VentricuLar diastolic function and OutComes in patients with hypertension (CALVLOC) trial investigators.

更新日期：2014-09-30 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 ...

journal_title：BMJ open

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

更新日期：2019-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a significant problem, and lifestyle modifications including self-management are important. We have developed a structured individual-based lifestyle education (SILE) programme for T2D. With attention now being paid to techniques to change behaviour, we recently developed a behavio...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Adachi M,Yamaoka K,Watanabe M,Nemoto A,Tango T

更新日期：2017-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Drug-related problems (DRPs) are a major cause of unplanned hospital admissions among elderly people, and transitions of care have been emphasised as a key area for improving patient safety. We have designed a complex clinical pharmacist intervention that targets people ≥75 years of age undergoing transiti...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kindstedt J,Svahn S,Sjölander M,Glader EL,Lövheim H,Gustafsson M

更新日期：2020-04-27 00:00:00