Improving site selection in clinical studies: a standardised, objective, multistep method and first experience results.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Identification of patients at increased mortality risk is important in the context of increasing multimorbidity and an ageing population, to help facilitate the planning and delivery of services. The aim of this study was to examine 1-year all-cause mortality in a cohort of primary care patients in whom infl...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Watson J,Whiting P,Salisbury C,Banks J,Hamilton W

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore views of all stakeholders (patients, optometrists, general practitioners (GPs), commissioners and ophthalmologists) regarding the operation of community-based enhanced optometric services. DESIGN:Qualitative study using mixed methods (patient satisfaction surveys, semi-structured telephone interv...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Baker H,Harper RA,Edgar DF,Lawrenson JG

更新日期：2016-10-25 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility of an innovative peer intervention promoting healthy eating and physical activity, which purposefully selected peer facilitators according to socioeconomic status to target less-advantaged overweight receivers. SETTING:Nine high schools, two middle schools. PARTICIPANTS:One hundr...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Saez L,Legrand K,Alleyrat C,Ramisasoa S,Langlois J,Muller L,Omorou AY,De Lavenne R,Kivits J,Lecomte E,Briançon S,PRALIMAP-INÈS Trial Group.

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To better model underlying trends in cervical cancer incidence so as to model past trends, to estimate the impact of cervical screening on cervical cancer rates at different ages and to obtain a counterfactual baseline under a no-screening scenario. DESIGN:Trend analysis of cancer registry data recorded bet...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pesola F,Sasieni P

更新日期：2019-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In Taiwan, peritoneal dialysis (PD) and haemodialysis are fully accessible to patients with end-stage renal disease. However, the usage of PD is considered low in Taiwan. Since 2005, 4 major policies have been implemented by Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare, namely a multidisciplinary predialysis care...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lin YC,Lin YC,Kao CC,Chen HH,Hsu CC,Wu MS

更新日期：2017-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cardiac disease in pregnancy is a leading cause of maternal death in high-income countries. Evidence-based guidelines to assist in planning and managing the healthcare of affected women is lacking. The objective of this research was to produce the first qualitative metasynthesis of the experiences of pregnant...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dawson AJ,Krastev Y,Parsonage WA,Peek M,Lust K,Sullivan EA

更新日期：2018-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the seroprevalence of recent/acute and past exposure to rubella virus infection and associated risk factors among pregnant women. DESIGN:A hospital-based cross-sectional study. SETTING:The study was conducted in two public hospitals in Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 422 ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Tamirat B,Hussen S,Shimelis T

更新日期：2017-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics and preliminarily explore possible risk factors of physical activity-related injury (PARI) occurrences among Chinese university students via a multicentre mixed survey. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 4758 undergradua...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gao Y,Cai W,Gao L,Wang J,Liang J,Kwok H,Jia C,Li L

更新日期：2018-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effects of a consultant-led, community-based chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) service, based in a highly deprived area on emergency hospital admissions. DESIGN:A longitudinal matched controlled study using difference-in-differences analysis to compare the change in outcomes in the ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Saini P,Rose T,Downing J,Matata B,Pilsworth S,Pemberton A,Comerford T,Wilson K,Shaw M,Harper LM,Daras K,Barr B

更新日期：2020-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is caused by complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway resulting in repeated episodes of interrupted or shallow breaths. OSA is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The prevalence is estimated to range from 3% to 7% in the general population but may ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dong Z,Hong BY,Yu AM,Cathey J,Shariful Islam SM,Wang C

更新日期：2018-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pain is one of the most common and most debilitating complaints among patients. It affects the individual, their relationship with friends and family, their ability to function at work, and their sociability. Acupuncture is one of the therapeutic resources for managing chronic pain. Given the variability o...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mazzei LG,Bergamaschi CC,Silva MT,Lopes LC

更新日期：2017-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effectiveness of the mobile e-Tabac Info Service (e-TIS) application (app) for helping adult smokers quit smoking with current practices. DESIGN:Pragmatic randomised controlled trial with a 1-year follow-up (2017-2018). SETTING:France, population-wide level. PARTICIPANTS:2806 adult smokers w...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Affret A,Luc A,Baumann C,Bergman P,Le Faou AL,Pasquereau A,Arwidson P,Alla F,Cambon L

更新日期：2020-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sarcopenia (or loss of muscle mass and function) is a relatively new area within the field of musculoskeletal research and medicine. Investigating whether there is a social gradient, including occupation type and income level, of sarcopenia, as observed for other diseases, will contribute significantly to ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Green D,Duque G,Fredman N,Rizvi A,Brennan-Olsen SL

更新日期：2018-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Conduct a global situational analysis to identify the current facilitators and barriers to improving quality of care (QoC) for pregnant women, newborns and children. STUDY DESIGN:Metareview of published and unpublished systematic reviews and meta-analyses conducted between January 2000 and March 2013 in any ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nair M,Yoshida S,Lambrechts T,Boschi-Pinto C,Bose K,Mason EM,Mathai M

更新日期：2014-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Head injury is a common reason for emergency department (ED) attendance. Around 1% of patients have life-threatening injuries, while 80% of patients are discharged. National guidelines (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)) were introduced in Scotland with the aim of achieving early identificat...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Marincowitz C,Lecky FE,Morris E,Allgar V,Sheldon TA

更新日期：2018-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Owing to the high and increasing morbidity and mortality, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become a major public health problem worldwide. Although the majority of patients with COPD are in the early stages, little attention has been paid to them, in particular regarding to early interventi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Li X,Zhou Y,Chen S,Zheng J,Zhong N,Ran P

更新日期：2014-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a prediction model for identifying women at increased risk of developing gestational hypertension (GH) in Ghana. DESIGN:A prospective study. We used frequencies for descriptive analysis, χ2 test for associations and logistic regression to derive the prediction model. Discrimination wa...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Antwi E,Groenwold RH,Browne JL,Franx A,Agyepong IA,Koram KA,Klipstein-Grobusch K,Grobbee DE

更新日期：2017-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adolescence is a critical period for youths with chronic conditions, when they are supposed to take over the responsibility for their health. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is one of the most common chronic conditions in childhood and inadequate self-management increases the risk of short-term and long-term complic...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Brorsson AL,Bratt EL,Moons P,Ek A,Jelleryd E,Torbjörnsdotter T,Sparud-Lundin C

更新日期：2020-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To more clearly define the landscape of digital medical devices subject to US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight, this analysis leverages publicly available regulatory documents to characterise the prevalence and trends of software and cybersecurity features in regulated medical devices. DESIGN:We...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Stern AD,Gordon WJ,Landman AB,Kramer DB

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and type 2 diabetes using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2010-2012. DESIGN:A pooled sample cross-sectional study. SETTING:A nationally representative population survey data. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 14,330 i...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hwang J,Shon C

更新日期：2014-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the proportion of interfacility transfers (IFTs) transported by '108' ambulances and to compare the characteristics of the IFTs and non-IFTs to understand the pattern of use of '108' services for pregnant women in India. DESIGN:A cross-sectional analysis of '108' ambulance records from five state...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Singh S,Doyle P,Campbell OM,Oakley L,Rao GR,Murthy G

更新日期：2017-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Increased physical activity (PA) may be beneficial for children with asthma. Knowledge about how to intervene and encourage children with asthma to be physically active is required. In the present study, we aimed to pilot a 6-week exercise intervention designed as active play and examine attendance rate, exer...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Westergren T,Fegran L,Nilsen T,Haraldstad K,Kittang OB,Berntsen S

更新日期：2016-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To perform the cross-cultural adaption of the Breast Cancer Awareness Measurement (BCAM) and to test its psychometric properties among Chinese women. DESIGN:This is a cross-sectional study. SETTINGS:This study was conducted in communities, schools and institutions in Changchun, Jilin Province, China. PART...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Liu N,Li P,Wang J,Chen DD,Sun WJ,Guo PP,Zhang XH,Zhang W

更新日期：2020-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A significant proportion of the global burden of disease has been attributed to mental and behavioural disorders. People with mental disorders (MDs) have lower levels of health-related quality of life than those without MDs. Several studies have shown that in low-resource countries, a range of social deter...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Uddin MN,Bhar S,Al Mahmud A,Islam FMA

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In England, many hypertensives are not detected by primary medical care. Higher detection is associated with lower premature mortality. We aimed to summarise recent evidence on detection and interventions to improve detection in order to inform policies to improve care. DESIGN:Data sources: systematic revie...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Baker R,Wilson A,Nockels K,Agarwal S,Modi P,Bankart J

更新日期：2018-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Workplace social capital (WSC) has been shown to affect employees' well-being and health, yet it is not clear how public managers can create WSC and which forms of WSC are most important. This study is the first prospective cohort study to examine the relationship between management behaviour, WSC, well-be...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pihl-Thingvad S,Hansen SW,Winter V,Hansen MS,Willems J

更新日期：2020-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lung cancer is increasingly recognised as a heterogeneous disease. Recent advances with targeted therapies for lung cancer with oncogenic mutations have greatly improved the prognosis for this subset of patients, yet little is known about their experiences. This study aimed to identify the needs and explore t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Al Achkar M,Marchand L,Thompson M,Chow LQM,Revere D,Baldwin LM

更新日期：2020-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is now advocated, and implemented, in many countries as a measure to reduce the purchase and consumption of sugar to tackle obesity. To date, there has been little consideration of the potential impact that such a measure could have if extended to other sweet foods, su...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Smith RD,Cornelsen L,Quirmbach D,Jebb SA,Marteau TM

更新日期：2018-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The main purpose of the present study was to explore the associations between sleep quality and insufficient physical activity. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. SETTING:Faculties in Croatia. PARTICIPANTS:2100 university students (1049 men and 1051 women) aged 18-24 years were recruited. PRIMARY OUTCOME:To assess ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Štefan L,Sporiš G,Krističević T,Knjaz D

更新日期：2018-07-13 00:00:00