Is Walk Score associated with hospital admissions from chronic diseases? Evidence from a cross-sectional study in a high socioeconomic status Australian city-state.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a practice guideline for healthcare providers to promote breastfeeding and increase breastfeeding rates. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to examine reported experiences and views on breastfeeding of women using prenatal and postnatal services, and opinions of staff...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mosher C,Sarkar A,Hashem AA,Hamadah RE,Alhoulan A,AlMakadma YA,Khan TA,Al-Hamdani AK,Senok A

更新日期：2016-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to explore how and whether, the strategic grants made by the Rockefeller Foundation (RF) in different sectors of health systems in the inception phase were able to 'connect the dots' for 'generating a momentum for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)' in the country. DESIGN:Cross-sectiona...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ahmed SM,Rawal LB,Naher N,Hossain T

更新日期：2019-07-17 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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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：OBJECTIVE:To clarify the pathophysiological basis of persistent geotropic positional nystagmus (PGN) in patients with the horizontal canal type of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (H-BPPV), the time constant (TC) of nystagmus and the relationship between its slow phase eye velocity (SPV) and the angle of head rotat...

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authors： Imai T,Matsuda K,Takeda N,Uno A,Kitahara T,Horii A,Nishiike S,Inohara H

更新日期：2015-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effects on persons with chronic pain after 3 months of a group-based chronic pain self-management course compared with a drop-in, low-impact outdoor physical group activity on patient activation and a range of secondary outcomes. DESIGN:An open, pragmatic, parallel group randomised contro...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nøst TH,Steinsbekk A,Bratås O,Grønning K

更新日期：2018-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The incidence of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is estimated at about 3% of pregnancies, and it is associated with 30% of all perinatal mortality and severe morbidity with adverse neurodevelopmental and cardiovascular health consequences in adult life. Early onset IUGR represents 20%-30% of all cas...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mazarico E,Peguero A,Camprubí M,Rovira C,Gomez Roig MD,Oros D,Ibáñez-Burillo P,Schoorlemmer J,Masoller N,Tàssies MD,Figueras F

更新日期：2018-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Many sedentary individuals are aware of the health benefits of regular physical activity and start becoming more physically active. Yet, despite good intentions, many struggle to keep up initial exercise levels and experience a decline in exercise frequency. A possible explanation is that it is hard to estab...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Fredslund EK,Leppin A

更新日期：2019-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Outcome and comparator choice strongly determine the validity and implementation of clinical trial results. We aimed to assess outcome and comparator choice in intervention studies on molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) using systematic review and social network analysis (SNA). DESIGN AND DATA SOURCES:Me...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Elhennawy K,Krois J,Jost-Brinkmann PG,Schwendicke F

更新日期：2019-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The illicit use of anabolic steroids among the gym population continues to rise, along with the number of steroid using clients attending harm reduction services in the UK. This presents serious challenges to public health. Study objectives were to account for the experiences of anabolic steroid users and in...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kimergård A,McVeigh J

更新日期：2014-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To seek the experiences and perspectives of parents caring for children with dysphagia, with emphasis on their experiences of working within their child's multidisciplinary team (MDT). SETTING:This research was completed in community settings, within families' homes across the UK. PARTICIPANTS:14 families ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cowpe Jebson E,Hanson B,Smith CH

更新日期：2014-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:High-performance marine craft personnel (HPMCP) are regularly exposed to vibration and repeated shock (VRS) levels exceeding maximum limitations stated by international legislation. Whereas such exposure reportedly is detrimental to health and performance, the epidemiological data necessary to link these adve...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lo Martire R,de Alwis MP,Äng BO,Garme K

更新日期：2017-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the representativeness of the Heart Protection Study (HPS) and the Collaborative Atorvastatin Diabetes Study (CARDS) for incident statin users. DESIGN:A population-based analysis with linked register data. SETTING:Finland. POPULATION:56 963 patients with diabetes initiating statin use from 2005 t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ruokoniemi P,Sund R,Arffman M,Helin-Salmivaara A,Huupponen R,Keskimäki I,Vehko T,Korhonen MJ

更新日期：2014-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if observational studies examining the association of wholegrain foods with cardiovascular disease (CVD) with food industry sponsorship and/or authors with conflicts of interest (COI) with the food industry are more likely to have results and/or conclusions that are favourable to industry than th...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Chartres N,Fabbri A,McDonald S,Turton J,Allman-Farinelli M,McKenzie J,Bero L

更新日期：2019-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The first is to estimate the prevalence of dyslipidaemia (hypercholesterolaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia, high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level), as well as the mean levels of total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL and HDL, in the urban and rural Yangon Region, Myan...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Htet AS,Kjøllesdal MK,Aung WP,Moe Myint AN,Aye WT,Wai MM,Nu TT,Hla EM,Soe PP,Tun NWY,Angela N,Khaing MM,Htoo AK,Tun S,Thitsar P,Lwin T,Wai SS,Aung TT,Thant KA,Aung Po WW,Gauzam ST,Naing TT,Tun TM,Myint KS,

更新日期：2017-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Severe subjective psychosomatic symptoms (SPS) in adolescents are a major public health concern, and lifestyle modification interventions for reducing SPS are important topics. Recently, we developed a school-based lifestyle education involving parents for reducing SPS of adolescents (SPRAT), an improved v...

journal_title：BMJ open

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

更新日期：2018-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rehabilitation is a key element in most cancer care policies in recognition of the often unmet physical, psychological and social needs among the rising numbers of patients with cancer. A systematic assessment of patients' needs and available rehabilitation services constitute the foundation for timely, co...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kristiansen M,Adamsen L,Hendriksen C

更新日期：2013-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:International guidelines recommend opportunistic screening for atrial fibrillation (AF); however, there is no current data to inform how often to repeat screening. We aimed to investigate the incremental annual yield and stroke risk of new AF cases in individuals screened annually over 4 years. DESIGN:A ret...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nagata Y,Yamagami T,Nutbeam D,Freedman B,Lowres N

更新日期：2020-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Published in 2018, the 5C scale is psychometrically validated to assess five psychological antecedents of vaccination (confidence, complacency, constraints, calculation and collective responsibility). The original version offers a validated English and German scale to assess these determinants with a short...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Betsch C,Bach Habersaat K,Deshevoi S,Heinemeier D,Briko N,Kostenko N,Kocik J,Böhm R,Zettler I,Wiysonge CS,Dubé È,Gagneur A,Botelho-Nevers E,Gagneux-Brunon A,Sivelä J

更新日期：2020-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Respiratory symptoms are associated with spirometry results but more strongly with smoking history, suggesting that alterations in the lung other than those revealed by spirometry contribute to cause symptoms. Smoking may cause obstruction of peripheral airways that is poorly detected by spirometry. The slop...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Olofson JY,Houltz B,Nilsson Tengelin M,Bake B

更新日期：2012-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the significant disease burden of bronchiectasis in Korea, no large-scale, representative prospective cohort studies have been conducted to evaluate the clinical characteristics of Korean patients with bronchiectasis, indicating an urgent need for cohort studies on bronchiectasis. METHODS AND ANAL...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lee H,Choi H,Sim YS,Park S,Kim WJ,Yoo KH,Lee SJ,Kim TH,Yang B,Jeong I,Um SJ,Kim DK,Lee JH,Kwon BS,Cho YJ,Park HY,Lee CH,Rhee CK,Lee SH,Na JO,Jang AS,Jung JY,Ra SW,Lee JH,Kim SH,Kim C,Kim Y,Lee CY,K

更新日期：2020-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It has been reported that post-hospitalisation behaviour change (PHBC) occurs in over 50% of children undergoing a general anaesthetic and manifests as behaviours such as sleep and eating disorders, defiance of authority, nightmares, enuresis and temper tantrums. The effect is usually short-lived (2-4 week...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lee-Archer P,McBride C,Paterson R,Reade M,Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg B,Long D

更新日期：2018-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Evidence from animal studies suggest that the rate of ageing may be influenced not only by genetic and lifestyle factors, but also by the prenatal environment. We have previously shown that people who were exposed to famine during early gestation performed worse on a selective attention task, which may be ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： de Rooij SR,Roseboom TJ

更新日期：2013-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sierra Leone has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world. Timely and well-coordinated referrals are necessary to reduce delays in providing adequate care for women with obstetric complications. This study describes factors affecting timely and adequate referral of women with obstetric compl...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Proos R,Mathéron H,Vas Nunes J,Falama A,Sery Kamal P,Grobusch MP,van den Akker T

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Apolipoprotein C3 (ApoC3) polymorphisms have been suggested to be associated with risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). However, the results of relevant studies were inconsistent. We aimed to systematically evaluate this issue. DESIGN:PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane library databases (up to March 2013) were sys...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lin B,Huang Y,Zhang M,Wang J,Wu Y

更新日期：2014-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) engenders faster viral suppression but with suboptimal rates of durable viral suppression and engagement in care, as reported by clinical trials in resource-limited settings. Real-world experience with rapid ART initiation remains limited in resource-rich sett...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Huang YC,Sun HY,Chuang YC,Huang YS,Lin KY,Huang SH,Chen GJ,Luo YZ,Wu PY,Liu WC,Hung CC,Chang SC

更新日期：2019-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This review aims to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODS AND ANALYSIS:14 databases will be searched from their inception. These include PubMed, AMED, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, seven Korean medical databases (Korean Studies Infor...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Choi TY,Jun JH,Choi JY,Kim JI,Lee MS,Ernst E

更新日期：2014-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this review was to identify the cultural, social, structural and behavioural factors that influence asymptomatic breast and cervical cancer screening attendance in South Asian populations, in order to improve uptake and propose priorities for further research. DESIGN:A systematic review of the li...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Anderson de Cuevas RM,Saini P,Roberts D,Beaver K,Chandrashekar M,Jain A,Kotas E,Tahir N,Ahmed S,Brown SL

更新日期：2018-07-07 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：OBJECTIVES:To compare the efficacy of hypnotherapy versus gabapentin for the treatment of hot flashes in breast cancer survivors, and to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a clinical trial comparing a drug with a complementary or alternative method (CAM). DESIGN:Prospective randomised trial. SETTING:Breast health...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Maclaughlan David S,Salzillo S,Bowe P,Scuncio S,Malit B,Raker C,Gass JS,Granai CO,Dizon DS

更新日期：2013-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diabetic macular oedema (DMO) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) are the major causes of sight loss in people with diabetes. Due to the increased prevalence of diabetes, the workload related to these complications is increasing making it difficult for Hospital Eye Services (HSE) to meet demands. ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lois N,Cook J,Aldington S,Waugh N,Mistry H,Sones W,McAuley D,Aslam T,Bailey C,Chong V,Ghanchi F,Scanlon P,Sivaprasad S,Steel D,Styles C,McNally C,Rice R,Prior L,Azuara-Blanco A,EMERALD Study Group.

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00