A qualitative analysis of the Three Good Things intervention in healthcare workers.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Epidemiological studies evaluating the association between adiponectin levels and endometrial carcinoma risk have produced inconsistent results. Thus, a meta-analysis was conducted to assess the association between them. METHODS:Pertinent studies were identified by a search of PubMed and Web of Knowledge th...

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authors： Lin T,Zhao X,Kong WM

更新日期：2015-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Our group previously demonstrated the feasibility of the HuCare Quality Improvement Strategy (HQIS), aimed at integrating into practice six psychosocial interventions recommended by international guidelines. This trial will assess whether the introduction of the strategy in oncology wards improves patient'...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Caminiti C,Iezzi E,Passalacqua R

更新日期：2017-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although the smoking prevalence continues to decline in New Zealand (NZ) overall, little is known about smoking in university students. A 2013 survey of students aged 17-25 years found that 14% were current smokers, and 3% daily smokers. However, the sample did not include students from all NZ universities. ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wamamili B,Wallace-Bell M,Richardson A,Grace RC,Coope P

更新日期：2019-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Efforts to promote the health and well-being of military veterans have been criticised for being inadequately informed of veterans' most pressing needs as they separate from military service, as well as the programmes that are most likely to meet these needs. The current article summarises limitations of the cu...

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authors： Vogt D,Perkins DF,Copeland LA,Finley EP,Jamieson CS,Booth B,Lederer S,Gilman CL

更新日期：2018-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations progress the course of disease and impair lung function. Inhaled maintenance therapy reduces exacerbations. It is not yet established which inhaled therapy combination is best to reduce exacerbations, lung function decline and symptom burden. METH...

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authors： Lewis A,Axson EL,Potts J,Tarnowska R,Vioix H,Quint JK

更新日期：2019-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More than two decades of conflict and natural disasters in Somalia have resulted in one of the longest running humanitarian crises in the world. Nutrition data have been collected over the years despite challenges to inform programmatic action. This paper explores malnutrition and morbidity trends in Somalia...

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authors： Martin-Canavate R,Custodio E,Yusuf A,Molla D,Fasbender D,Kayitakire F

更新日期：2020-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To realise universal health coverage in an ageing society, adequate provision of appropriately trained human resources is essential. The nurse practitioner (NP) is an autonomous and independent, advanced practice nurse capable of providing treatment and care that can be substituted for some aspects of a me...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kanda M,Ota E,Fukuda H,Miyauchi S,Gilmour S,Kono Y,Nakagama E,Murashima S,Shibuya K

更新日期：2015-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Inaccurate antibiotic dosing can lead to treatment failure, fuel antimicrobial resistance and increase side effects. The British National Formulary for Children (BNFC) guidance recommends oral antibiotic dosing according to age bands as a proxy for weight. Recommended doses of amoxicillin for children were i...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rann O,Sharland M,Long P,Wong ICK,Laverty AA,Bottle A,Barker CI,Bielicki J,Saxena S

更新日期：2017-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The health hazards associated with the use of smokeless tobacco (SLT) are similar to those of smoking. However, unlike smoking, limited initiatives have been taken to control the use of SLT, despite its widespread use in South and Southeast Asian countries including Bangladesh. It is therefore important to e...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mia MN,Hanifi SM,Rahman MS,Sultana A,Hoque S,Bhuiya A

更新日期：2017-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:An increasing number of people are living with cognitive impairment and dementia. Current pharmacological therapies at best reduce Alzheimer's disease symptomatology but do not delay dementia onset in those at high risk. Structured exercise interventions can enhance cognition in older people; however, to p...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Macpherson H,Brownell S,Duckham RL,Meyer B,Mirzaee S,Daly RM

更新日期：2019-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the sex-specific prevalence, inequality and factors associated with healthcare utilisation for diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension and comorbidity among the adult population of Bangladesh. STUDY DESIGN:This study analysed cross-sectional nationwide Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey data...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ali N,Akram R,Sheikh N,Sarker AR,Sultana M

更新日期：2019-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To map out the current provision of interventional oncology (IO) services in the UK. DESIGN:Cross-sectional multicentre study. SETTING:All National Health Service (NHS) trusts in England and Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland health boards. PARTICIPANTS:Interventional radiology (IR) departments in all NH...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhong J,Atiiga P,Alcorn DJ,Kay D,Illing R,Breen DJ,Railton N,McCafferty IJ,Haslam PJ,Wah TM

更新日期：2017-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Insomnia is a highly prevalent and costly condition that is associated with increased health risks and healthcare utilisation. Anecdotally, cannabis use is frequently reported by consumers to promote sleep. However, there is limited research on the effects of cannabis on sleep and daytime function in peopl...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Suraev A,Grunstein RR,Marshall NS,D'Rozario AL,Gordon CJ,Bartlett DJ,Wong K,Yee BJ,Vandrey R,Irwin C,Arnold JC,McGregor IS,Hoyos CM

更新日期：2020-05-18 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...

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authors： CIPHER Investigators.

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delirium is common among seniors discharged from the emergency department (ED) and associated with increased risk of mortality. Prior research has addressed mortality associated with seniors discharged from the ED with delirium, however has generally relied on data from one or a small number of institutions ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Israni J,Lesser A,Kent T,Ko K

更新日期：2018-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To improve the experiences of people from diverse cultural backgrounds, there has been an increased emphasis on strengthening cultural awareness and competence in healthcare contexts. The aim of this focus-group based study was to explore how professionals in cancer care experience their encounters with migr...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Broom A,Parker RB,Kirby E,Kokanović R,Woodland L,Lwin Z,Koh ES

更新日期：2019-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This protocol describes an observational study which set out to assess whether frailty and/or multimorbidity correlates with short-term and medium-term outcomes in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in a European, multicentre setting. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:Over a 3-month period we aim to recruit a minimum of...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Price A,Barlow-Pay F,Duffy S,Pearce L,Vilches-Moraga A,Moug S,Quinn T,Stechman M,Braude P,Mitchell E,Myint PK,Verduri A,McCarthy K,Carter B,Hewitt J,COPE Study Collaborators.

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The BCG vaccine is designed to protect against tuberculosis, but the vaccine may have broader effects. In 2014, the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization reviewed the literature on non-specific effects of BCG, and concluded that the evidence was consistent with beneficial non-specific effects...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Thysen SM,Jensen AKG,Rodrigues A,Borges IDS,Aaby P,Benn C,Fisker A

更新日期：2019-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe prevalence and predictors of poor sexual well-being for men and women over 5 years following treatment for colorectal cancer. DESIGN:Prospective longitudinal study, from presurgery to 5 years postsurgery, with eight assessment points. Logistic regression models predicted sexual well-being from p...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Frankland J,Wheelwright S,Permyakova NV,Wright D,Collaço N,Calman L,Winter J,Fenlon D,Richardson A,Smith PW,Foster C

更新日期：2020-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the views and experiences of people who use codeine in order to describe the 'risk environment' capable of producing and reducing harm. DESIGN:This was a qualitative interview study. Psychological dependence on codeine was measured using the Severity of Dependence Scale. A cut-off score of 5 ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kinnaird E,Kimergård A,Jennings S,Drummond C,Deluca P

更新日期：2019-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Use of the term 'patient' has been recently debated, compared with alternatives including 'consumer' and 'client'. This scoping study aimed to provide an integrated view of preferred labels across healthcare contexts and countries to clarify labelling preferences of individuals accessing healthcare. DESIGN:...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Costa DSJ,Mercieca-Bebber R,Tesson S,Seidler Z,Lopez AL

更新日期：2019-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Current clinical guidelines discourage long-term prescription of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs (BZD); however, the practice continues to exist. The aim of this study was to investigate the proportion of long-term BZD prescriptions and its risk factors. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study using a health insuranc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Takano A,Ono S,Yamana H,Matsui H,Matsumoto T,Yasunaga H,Kawakami N

更新日期：2019-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate social inequalities underlying low birthweight (LBW) outcomes in Sri Lanka. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:This study used the Sri Lanka Demographic and Health Survey 2016, the first such survey to cover the entire country since the Civil War ended in 2001. PARTICIPANTS:Birthweight da...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Abeywickrama G,S Padmadas S,Hinde A

更新日期：2020-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical decision-making is a complex process. Patient preference information regarding desirable health states should inform treatment and is critical to agreeing on goals of therapy. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common, inheritable multisystem disorder for which the major manifestation is progressive, chron...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： McLeod C,Norman R,Schultz A,Mascaro S,Webb S,Snelling T

更新日期：2019-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The UK has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies in Western Europe, a fifth are repeat pregnancies. Unintended conceptions can result in emotional, psychological and educational harm to teenage girls, often with enduring implications for their life chances. Babies of teenage mothers have increased mortalit...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Whitaker R,Hendry M,Booth A,Carter B,Charles J,Craine N,Edwards RT,Lyons M,Noyes J,Pasterfield D,Rycroft-Malone J,Williams N

更新日期：2014-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse free-text responses from the first Scottish Cancer Patient Experience Survey (SCPES) to understand patients' experiences of care, identify valued aspects and areas for improvement. DESIGN:Inductive thematic analysis of seven free-text comment boxes covering all stages of the cancer experience, fr...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cunningham M,Wells M

更新日期：2017-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the application of clinical pathway simulation in machine learning, using clinical audit data, in order to identify key drivers for improving use and speed of thrombolysis at individual hospitals. DESIGN:Computer simulation modelling and machine learning. SETTING:Seven acute stroke units. PARTI...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Allen M,Pearn K,Monks T,Bray BD,Everson R,Salmon A,James M,Stein K

更新日期：2019-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry (UGICR) was developed to monitor and improve the quality of care provided to patients with upper gastrointestinal cancers in Australia. PARTICIPANTS:It supports four cancer modules: pancreatic, oesophagogastric, biliary and primary liver cancer. The pancreatic cancer ...

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authors： Maharaj AD,Holland JF,Scarborough RO,Evans SM,Ioannou LJ,Brown W,Croagh DG,Pilgrim CHC,Kench JG,Lipton LR,Leong T,McNeil JJ,Nikfarjam M,Aly A,Burton PR,Cashin PA,Chu J,Duong CP,Evans P,Goldstein D,Haydon A,Hii M

更新日期：2019-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyse the association between different domains of physical activity (PA) and health-related domains of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults, independent of confounding variables. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS:In total, 400 individuals 60 years or above were randomly sele...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Scarabottolo CC,Cyrino ES,Nakamura PM,Tebar WR,Canhin DDS,Gobbo LA,Christofaro DGD

更新日期：2019-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This meta-analysis was performed to investigate the correlation between von Willebrand factor (vWF) antigen and hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) and to evaluate the diagnostic performance of vWF to detect clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) and severe portal hypertension (SPH). DESIGN:Sy...

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authors： Zou Z,Yan X,Li C,Li X,Ma X,Zhang C,Ju S,Tian J,Qi X

更新日期：2019-08-30 00:00:00