Comparative effectiveness and safety of oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation in real-world practice: a population-based cohort study protocol.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the proportion of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity cases, identified by the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC), that are also reported within the annual serious adverse events (SAEs) reports published by the Health Quality and Safety Commission (HQSC). SETTI...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Farquhar C,Armstrong S,Kim B,Masson V,Sadler L

更新日期：2015-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Endometriosis is a common gynaecological disease characterised by pain and subfertility. Randomised controlled trials evaluating treatments for endometriosis have reported many different outcomes and outcome measures. This variation restricts effective data synthesis limiting the usefulness of research to ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hirsch M,Duffy JM,Barker C,Hummelshoj L,Johnson NP,Mol B,Khan KS,Farquhar C,International Collaboration to Harmonize Outcomes and Measures for Endometriosis (iHOME).

更新日期：2016-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to estimate the gender-specific prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among elderly people in Bangladesh. DESIGN AND METHOD:We analysed data from the food security and nutrition surveillance round 2018-2019. The multistage cluster sampling method was used to select the study population. ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hanif AAM,Shamim AA,Hossain MM,Hasan M,Khan MSA,Hossaine M,Ullah MA,Sarker SK,Rahman SMM,Mitra DK,Mridha MK

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hospitals devoted to maternal and child health represent unique healthcare institutions in China. Healthcare professionals in these hospitals attend to health services for women and children, and also provide technical services and support for district maternal and children's healthcare as well as family pla...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ye J,Wang H,Wu H,Ye L,Li Q,Ma XY,Yu X,Zhang H,Luo X

更新日期：2019-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Key challenges for mental health healthcare professionals to implement research alongside clinical activity have been highlighted, such as insufficient time to apply research skills and lack of support and resources. We examined the impact of employing dedicated staff to promote research in community mental ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Oduola S,Wykes T,Robotham D,Craig TKJ

更新日期：2017-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore experts' views on factors influencing national and global active case-finding (ACF) policy development and implementation, and the use of evidence in these processes. DESIGN:This is an exploratory study based on semistructured expert interviews. Framework analysis was applied. PARTICIPANTS:The st...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Biermann O,Atkins S,Lönnroth K,Caws M,Viney K

更新日期：2020-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate surgical experience among current doctors appointed into ophthalmology training posts since the introduction of the Modernising Medical Careers programme. Additionally, to identify regional variations in surgical experience and training programme delivery. DESIGN:A cross-sectional survey. SETTI...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rodrigues IA,Symes RJ,Turner S,Sinha A,Bowler G,Chan WH

更新日期：2013-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sarcomas are rare tumours of connective tissue. The exact overall incidence of sarcomas is unknown due to diagnostic difficulties and the various histological subtypes (over 80 subtypes). However, the apparent increasing incidence of sarcomas suggests environmental causes such as pesticides. Except for som...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lacourt A,Amadéo B,Gramond C,Marrer E,Plouvier S,Baldi I,Blay JY,Coindre JM,de Pinieux G,Gouin F,Italiano A,Le Cesne A,Le Loarer F,Monnereau A,Pellegrin I,Penel N,Ray-Coquard I,Toulmonde M,Ducimetière F,Mathoulin-Pé

更新日期：2019-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Daily radiotherapy delivered with radiosensitisation offers patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) comparable outcomes to cystectomy with functional organ preservation. Most recurrences following radiotherapy occur within the bladder. Increasing the delivered radiotherapy dose to the tumour ma...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hafeez S,Webster A,Hansen VN,McNair HA,Warren-Oseni K,Patel E,Choudhury A,Creswell J,Foroudi F,Henry A,Kron T,McLaren DB,Mitra AV,Mostafid H,Saunders D,Miles E,Griffin C,Lewis R,Hall E,Huddart R

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the range and nature of available research regarding sources of information that patients access to inform their decisions about elective surgery. DESIGN:Scoping review. DATA SOURCES:Peer-reviewed studies published until February 2019 from the six scientific literature databases were searched an...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Atlas A,Milanese S,Grimmer K,Barras S,Stephens JH

更新日期：2019-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Frailty is a common condition affecting older adults and is associated with increased mortality and adverse outcomes. Identification of older adults at risk of adverse outcomes is central to subsequent resource planning and targeted interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis will examine the: ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Leahy A,O'Connor M,Condon J,Heywood S,Shanahan E,Peters C,Galvin R

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:'Emergency medicine (EM) in the UK has a medical staffing crisis.' Inadequate staffing, in EM and across healthcare, is a problem that affects the quality of patient care globally. Retention of doctors in EM is a particularly acute problem in the UK's National Health Service. Sustainable careers in healthc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Darbyshire D,Brewster L,Isba R,Body R,Goodwin D

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Both environmental and genetic factors play important roles in the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Studies about its associated factors and genetic contribution in African Americans (AA) are sparse. Our aim was to report the prevalence, associated factors and heritability estimates of MetS and its c...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Khan RJ,Gebreab SY,Sims M,Riestra P,Xu R,Davis SK

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to identify those at high risk of poor mental health among nursing students and to examine the relationships and consistency among five mental health assessments. DESIGN:A cross-sectional design with purposive sampling was used. Four mental health screening tools plus previous mental health...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hsiung DY,Tsai CL,Chiang LC,Ma WF

更新日期：2019-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The research aimed to support the effectiveness and necessity of the communication training and methodology introduced in the postgraduate pharmacy training and community pharmacy practice in Hungary. DESIGN:Two cross-sectional questionnaire surveys before and after the introduction of a methodological reco...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Szilvay A,Somogyi O,Meskó A,Szűcs-Polonkai K,Zelkó R,Hankó B

更新日期：2020-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare days on sick leave and assess predictors of return to work following shoulder surgery. DESIGN:A secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial. SETTING:Orthopaedic department. PARTICIPANTS:114 patients with type II superior labral tear from anterior to posterior of the shoulder. INTERVENT...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Brox JI,Skare Ø,Mowinckel P,Brox JS,Reikerås O,Schrøder CP

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Despite widespread availability of evidence-based guidelines to inform rational use of medicines, considerable unwarranted variation exists in prescribing. A greater understanding of key determinants of contemporary prescribing in UK general practice could inform strategies to promote evidence-based prescrib...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Carter M,Chapman S,Watson MC

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In October 2012, the Chinese government established maximum retail prices for specific products, including 30 antineoplastic medications. Three years later, in June 2015, the government abolished price regulation for most medications, including all antineoplastic medications. This study examined the impacts ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Guan X,Wushouer H,Yang M,Han S,Shi L,Ross-Degnan D,Wagner AK

更新日期：2019-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore healthcare professionals (HCPs) experiences and challenges in diagnosing suspected lower limb cellulitis. SETTING:UK nationwide. PARTICIPANTS:20 qualified HCPs, who had a minimum of 2 years clinical experience as an HCP in the national health service and had managed a clinical case of suspected ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Patel M,Lee SI,Levell NJ,Smart P,Kai J,Thomas KS,Leighton P

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Migration is a major global driver of population change. Certain migrants may be at increased risk of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis (TB), HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and have poorer outcomes. Early diagnosis and management of these infections can reduce morbidity, mortality and onward tra...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pareek M,Eborall HC,Wobi F,Ellis KS,Kontopantelis E,Zhang F,Baggaley R,Hollingsworth TD,Baines D,Patel H,Haldar P,Patel M,Stephenson I,Browne I,Gill P,Kapur R,Farooqi A,Abubakar I,Griffiths C

更新日期：2019-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The juvenile form of Huntington's disease (HD) is a rare disorder. There are no population-based estimates of either its incidence or prevalence in any population in the world. The present study was undertaken to estimate the frequency of juvenile HD in the UK and to examine the range of pharmacological trea...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Douglas I,Evans S,Rawlins MD,Smeeth L,Tabrizi SJ,Wexler NS

更新日期：2013-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Depression is associated with negative patient outcomes for chronic diseases and likely affects consistent physical non-communicable diseases (NCDs) care management in relation to clinic attendance and medication adherence. We found no published studies on the integration of depression management in physic...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Udedi MM,Pence BW,Kauye F,Muula AS

更新日期：2018-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Socioeconomically deprived individuals with renal disease are less likely to receive a live-donor kidney transplant than less-deprived individuals. This qualitative study aimed to identify reasons for the observed socioeconomic disparity in live-donor kidney transplantation. DESIGN:A qualitative study using...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bailey PK,Ben-Shlomo Y,Tomson CR,Owen-Smith A

更新日期：2016-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although cardiologists were 'late-comers' to the multidisciplinary team-contributing to the complex care of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), they now recognise the importance of systematic cardiac surveillance and timely therapy to prolonged survival in patients with DMD. Empirical deployme...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bourke JP,Watson G,Muntoni F,Spinty S,Roper H,Guglieri M,Speed C,McColl E,Chikermane A,Jayawant S,Adwani S,Willis T,Wilkinson J,Bryant A,Chadwick T,Wood R,Bushby K,DMD Heart Protection study group.

更新日期：2018-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The COVID-19 pandemic has required drastic safety measures to control virus spread, including an extended self-isolation period. Stressful situations increase alcohol craving and consumption in alcohol use disorder (AUD) and non-AUD drinkers. Thus, we assessed how COVID-19 related stress may have affected dr...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Sallie SN,Ritou V,Bowden-Jones H,Voon V

更新日期：2020-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Since the 1990s, pregnancy hypertension rates have declined in some countries, but not all. Increasing rates of early planned delivery (before the due date) have been hypothesised as the reason for the decline. The aim of this study was to explore whether early planned delivery can partly explain the declinin...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Roberts CL,Algert CS,Morris JM,Ford JB

更新日期：2015-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Specialist Lifestyle Management (SLiM) is a structured patient education and self-management group weight management programme. Each session is run monthly over a 6-month period providing a less intensive long-term approach. The groups are patient-centred incorporating educational, motivational, behavioural ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Brown A,Gouldstone A,Fox E,Field A,Todd W,Shakher J,Bellary S,Teh MM,Azam M,John R,Jagielski A,Arora T,Thomas GN,Taheri S

更新日期：2015-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to examine the impact of gender and expected gender roles on the career development of young female traditional Korean medicine (KM) doctors. DESIGN:We conducted semistructured interviews to examine the experiences of study subjects regarding early career choices, employment, job performance ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Chun SE,Lee JH,Lee JE,Lee SMK,Leem J,Kim H

更新日期：2019-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to longitudinally describe the history of tonsil surgery in Swedish children and adolescents regarding incidence, indications for surgery, surgical methods and the age and gender distributions. SETTING:A retrospective longitudinal population-based cohort study based on regist...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Borgström A,Nerfeldt P,Friberg D,Sunnergren O,Stalfors J

更新日期：2017-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ageing--along with its associated physiological and pathological changes--places individuals at a higher risk of multimorbidity and treatment-related complications. Today, polypharmacy, a common and important problem related to drug use, occurs subsequent to this multimorbidity in the elderly in all popula...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mortazavi SS,Shati M,Keshtkar A,Malakouti SK,Bazargan M,Assari S

更新日期：2016-03-24 00:00:00