Examining the effects of enhanced provider-patient communication on postoperative tonsillectomy pain: protocol of a randomised controlled trial performed by nurses in daily clinical care.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childhood obesity studies rely on parentally reported anthropometrics. However, the accuracy of such data has not been evaluated for 12-month-old children. Moreover, methods to improve the accuracy of reported data have not been assessed in prior studies. METHODS:A total of 185 children enrolled in a northe...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hazrati S,Hourigan SK,Waller A,Yui Y,Gilchrist N,Huddleston K,Niederhuber J

更新日期：2016-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with difficult venous access experience undesirable effects during healthcare, such as delayed diagnosis and initiation of treatment, stress and pain related to the technique and reduced satisfaction. This study aims to identify risk factors with which to model the appearance of difficulty in achi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rodriguez-Calero MA,Fernandez-Fernandez I,Molero-Ballester LJ,Matamalas-Massanet C,Moreno-Mejias L,de Pedro-Gomez JE,Blanco-Mavillard I,Morales-Asencio JM

更新日期：2018-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Providing services to rural dwelling minority cultural groups with serious chronic disease is challenging due to access to care and cultural differences. This study aimed to describe service providers' perspectives on health services delivery for Aboriginal people receiving haemodialysis for end-stage kidney ...

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authors： Rix EF,Barclay L,Wilson S,Stirling J,Tong A

更新日期：2013-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pain is an expected and appropriate experience following traumatic musculoskeletal injury. By contrast, chronic pain and disability are unhelpful yet common sequelae of trauma-related injuries. Presently, the mechanisms that underlie the transition from acute to chronic disabling post-traumatic pain are no...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rushton AB,Evans DW,Middlebrook N,Heneghan NR,Small C,Lord J,Patel JM,Falla D

更新日期：2018-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To use newly available self-assigned ethnicity information to investigate variation in breast cancer screening uptake for women from the 16 specific ethnic groups within the broad Asian, Black and White groups that previous studies report. SETTING:National cancer screening programme services within London. ...

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authors： Jack RH,Møller H,Robson T,Davies EA

更新日期：2014-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare cardiovascular risk factors as well as rates of cardiovascular diseases in middle-aged women from urban areas in Scotland and Sweden. DESIGN:Comparative cross-sectional study. SETTING:Data from the general population in urban areas of Scotland and the general population in two major Swedish citi...

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authors： Wennerholm C,Bromley C,Johansson A,Nilsson S,Frank J,Faresjö T

更新日期：2017-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The diabetes mellitus (DM) epidemic is a major public health concern globally, with the highest-burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication of diabetes, and if left untreated can lead to visual impairment and blindness. Epidemiological...

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authors： Curran K,Piyasena P,Congdon N,Duke L,Malanda B,Peto T

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective To identify factors predicting early death in women with breast cancer. Design Cohort study. Setting 29 trusts across seven cancer networks in the North Thames area. Participants 15 037 women with primary breast cancer diagnosed between January 1996 and December 2005. Methods Logistic regression analyses...

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authors： Stapelkamp C,Holmberg L,Tataru D,Møller H,Robinson D

更新日期：2011-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Compared with controls, multiple sclerosis (MS) patients die, on average, 7-14 years prematurely. Previously, we reported that, 21 years after their participation in the pivotal randomised, controlled trial (RCT) of interferon β-1b, mortality was reduced by 46-47% in the two groups who received active therap...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Goodin DS,Ebers GC,Cutter G,Cook SD,O'Donnell T,Reder AT,Kremenchutzky M,Oger J,Rametta M,Beckmann K,Knappertz V

更新日期：2012-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The utilisation of available cross-European data for secondary data analyses on physical activity, sedentary behaviours and their underlying determinants may benefit from the wide variation that exists across Europe in terms of these behaviours and their determinants. Such reuse of existing data for further ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lakerveld J,Loyen A,Ling FCM,De Craemer M,van der Ploeg HP,O'Gorman DJ,Carlin A,Caprinica L,Kalter J,Oppert JM,Chastin S,Cardon G,Brug J,MacDonncha C

更新日期：2017-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：:​OBJECTIVES: To assess the impact of lower socioeconomic status on the outcome of major torso trauma patients under the single-payer system by the National Health Insurance (NHI) in Taiwan. ​DESIGN: A nationwide, retrospective cohort study. ​SETTING: An observational study from the NHI Research Database (NHIRD), invol...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kuo LW,Fu CY,Liao CA,Liao CH,Hsieh CH,Wang SY,Chen SW,Cheng CT

更新日期：2019-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Stroke is a major health problem and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is an important risk factor for stroke. Primary prevention of stroke and TIA will have the greatest impact on reducing the burden of these conditions. Evidence-based guidelines for stroke/TIA prevention identify individuals eligible for ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Moran GM,Calvert M,Feltham MG,Marshall T

更新日期：2014-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Metabolic disorder and high blood pressure are common complications globally, and specifically among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and hypertension are major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and their related complications. However, the burden of metabolic syndrome, d...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Todowede OO,Sartorius B

更新日期：2017-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether the rate of spend on child and adolescent mental health is influenced by demand for other competing services in local commissioning decisions. DESIGN:Analysis of spend data by Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG), including other publicly available data to control for variation in need...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rocks S,Fazel M,Tsiachristas A

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore patients' experience of receiving pain relief injection for suspected hip fracture from paramedics at the location of the injury. DESIGN:Qualitative interviews within a feasibility trial about an alternative to routine prehospital pain management for patients with suspected hip fracture. SETTING:...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Evans BA,Brown A,Fegan G,Ford S,Guy K,Jones J,Jones S,Keen L,Khanom A,Longo M,Pallister I,Rees N,Russell IT,Seagrove AC,Watkins A,Snooks H

更新日期：2019-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Many of the approximately 8000 New Zealand retailers selling tobacco are small stores that tobacco companies have represented as victims of policy measures designed to reduce smoking. Despite this depiction, many retailers experience considerable ambivalence in selling tobacco, a product they know harms thei...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Guthrie J,Hoek J,Darroch E,Wood Z

更新日期：2015-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has been insufficiently researched, and its definition remains elusive. Investigators are confronted by heterogeneity in patients, mechanism of injury and outcomes. Findings are thus often limited in generalisability and clinical application. Serum protein biomarkers are inc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mercier E,Tardif PA,Emond M,Ouellet MC,de Guise É,Mitra B,Cameron P,Le Sage N

更新日期：2017-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate health inequity on access to services in the ethnic regions of Northeastern Myanmar from three points of analysis: geographic barrier, gender-based disparity and financial burden of health services. SETTING:A multistage-stratified random cluster survey was conducted in Shan State Special Region ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Tang K,Zhao Y,Li B,Zhang S,Lee SH

更新日期：2017-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Low-income and middle-income countries are undergoing epidemiological transition, however, progression is varied. Bangladesh is simultaneously experiencing continuing burden of communicable diseases and emerging burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). For effective use of limited resources, an increased ...

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authors： Khanam R,Ahmed S,Rahman S,Kibria GMA,Syed JRR,Khan AM,Moin SMI,Ram M,Gibson DG,Pariyo G,Baqui AH,Projahnmo Study Group in Bangladesh.

更新日期：2019-10-28 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：INTRODUCTION:Chronic inguinal pain is a frequently occurring problem in athletes. A diagnosis of inguinal disruption is performed by exclusion of other conditions causing groin pain. Up to now, conservative medical management is considered to be the primary treatment for this condition. Relevant large and prospective c...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Voorbrood CE,Goedhart E,Verleisdonk EJ,Sanders F,Naafs D,Burgmans JP

更新日期：2016-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate patient experiences of specific aspects of haemodialysis care across several countries. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey using the Choices for Healthy Outcomes in Caring for End-Stage Renal Disease (CHOICE) questionnaire. SETTING:Haemodialysis clinics within a single provider in Europe and South A...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Palmer SC,de Berardis G,Craig JC,Tong A,Tonelli M,Pellegrini F,Ruospo M,Hegbrant J,Wollheim C,Celia E,Gelfman R,Ferrari JN,Törok M,Murgo M,Leal M,Bednarek-Skublewska A,Dulawa J,Strippoli GF

更新日期：2014-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Severe acute pancreatitis (AP) requiring critical care admission (ccAP) impacts negatively on long-term survival. OBJECTIVE:To document organ-specific new morbidity and identify risk factors associated with premature mortality after an episode of ccAP. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:Electronic healthcare ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ventre C,Nowell S,Graham C,Kidd D,Skouras C,Mole DJ

更新日期：2018-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Reduced hip abductor strength may indirectly lead to changes in knee kinematics and functional impairment and has been reported in patients with patellofemoral pain and knee osteoarthritis (OA). Limited information is available regarding hip abductor strength following total or unicompartmental knee arthro...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kvarda P,Nüesch C,Egloff C,Appenzeller-Herzog C,Mündermann A,Ismailidis P

更新日期：2020-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although shortcomings in clinician-family communication and decision making for incapacitated, critically ill patients are common, there are few rigorously tested interventions to improve outcomes. In this manuscript, we present our methodology for the Pairing Re-engineered Intensive Care Unit Teams with N...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lincoln T,Shields AM,Buddadhumaruk P,Chang CH,Pike F,Chen H,Brown E,Kozar V,Pidro C,Kahn JM,Darby JM,Martin S,Angus DC,Arnold RM,White DB

更新日期：2020-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:South Africa has achieved significant success with its tobacco control policy. Between 1994 and 2012, the real price of cigarettes increased by 229%, while regular smoking prevalence decreased from about 31% to 18.2%. METHODS:Cigarette prices and socioeconomic variables are used to examine the determinants ...

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authors： Vellios N,van Walbeek C

更新日期：2016-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:People who are marginalised (medically underserved) experience significant health disparities and their voices are often 'seldom heard'. Interventions to improve professional awareness and engagement with these groups are urgently needed. This study uses a co-production approach to develop an online digital ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Latif A,Waring J,Chen LC,Pollock K,Solomon J,Gulzar N,Gulzar S,Anderson E,Choudhary S,Abbasi N,Wharrad HJ,Anderson C

更新日期：2019-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients presenting with acute intracerebral haemorrhage are at a high risk of exhibiting haematoma expansion, a phenomenon that can significantly worsen long-term functioning. Numerous clinical and radiological factors are associated with expansion. In a bid to better select patients at increased risk of ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Yogendrakumar V,Moores M,Sikora L,Ramsay T,Fergusson DA,Dowlatshahi D

更新日期：2019-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the views and experiences of patients on the care they have received while enrolled on the Northumberland High Risk Patient Programme (NHRPP). This programme involved case finding of frail patients using a multidisciplinary team (MDT)-led community case management programme, and support of patient...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gowing A,Dickinson C,Gorman T,Robinson L,Duncan R

更新日期：2016-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether elevated blood cobalt (Co) concentrations are associated with early failure of metal-on-metal (MoM) hip resurfacings secondary to adverse reaction to metal debris (ARMD). DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:Single centre orthopaedic unit. PARTICIPANTS:Following the identification of complicat...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Langton DJ,Sidaginamale RP,Joyce TJ,Natu S,Blain P,Jefferson RD,Rushton S,Nargol AV

更新日期：2013-03-12 00:00:00