Protective effect of smoking against pterygium development in men: a nationwide longitudinal cohort study in South Korea.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Α substantial corpus of literature has sought to describe the information-seeking behaviour of patients with cancer. Yet, available evidence comes mainly from cross-sectional studies, which provide 'snapshots' of patients' information needs and information-seeking styles at a single time point. Only a few ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Germeni E,Bianchi M,Valcarenghi D,Schulz PJ

更新日期：2015-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sexual problems are common with cardiovascular disease, and can negatively impact quality of life. To address sexual problems, guidelines have identified the importance of sexual counselling during cardiac rehabilitation, yet this is rarely provided. The Cardiac Health and Relationship Management and Sexua...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Murphy PJ,Mc Sharry J,Casey D,Doherty S,Gillespie P,Jaarsma T,Murphy AW,Newell J,O'Donnell M,Steinke EE,Toomey E,Byrne M

更新日期：2016-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Current perspectives present feedback as a dynamic, dialogic process. It is widely accepted that feedback can have an impact on workplace performance, however, how dialogic feedback is enacted with the learner in authentic healthcare settings is less apparent. This paper seeks to describe the design and de...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ossenberg C,Mitchell M,Henderson A

更新日期：2020-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the risk of cancer and potential gender effects in persons hospitalised with burn injury. DESIGN:Population-based retrospective cohort study using record-linkage systems in Scotland and Western Australia. PARTICIPANTS:Records of 37 890 and 23 450 persons admitted with a burn injury in Scotlan...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Duke JM,Bauer J,Fear MW,Rea S,Wood FM,Boyd J

更新日期：2014-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This article describes two randomised controlled trials that will evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Self-Help Plus (SH+), a group self-help intervention developed by the WHO to reduce distress. In these trials SH+ is being tested as a preventative intervention to lower the incidence of m...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Purgato M,Carswell K,Acarturk C,Au T,Akbai S,Anttila M,Baumgartner J,Bailey D,Biondi M,Bird M,Churchill R,Eskici S,Hansen LJ,Heron P,Ilkkursun Z,Kilian R,Koesters M,Lantta T,Nosè M,Ostuzzi G,Papola D,Popa M,Si

更新日期：2019-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:China has achieved over 96% health insurance coverage. However, universal health coverage (UHC) entails population coverage and the range of services covered and the extent to which health service costs are covered. This study aimed to determine the performance of the health insurance system in China in terms...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Shan L,Wu Q,Liu C,Li Y,Cui Y,Liang Z,Hao Y,Liang L,Ning N,Ding D,Pan Q,Han L

更新日期：2017-06-02 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:One potential stressor that can affect preimplantation and postimplantation embryonic growth after in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the pH of the human embryo culture medium, but no evidence exists to indicate which pH level is optimal for IVF. Based on anecdotal evidence or mouse models, culture media manu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Fawzy M,Emad M,Wilkinson J,Mansour R,Mahran A,Fetih A,Abdelrahman M,AbdelGhafar H

更新日期：2020-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report on the causes of blindness certifications in England and Wales in working age adults (16-64 years) in 2009-2010; and to compare these with figures from 1999 to 2000. DESIGN:Analysis of the national database of blindness certificates of vision impairment (CVIs) received by the Certifications Office...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Liew G,Michaelides M,Bunce C

更新日期：2014-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study whether self-reported health problems predict sickness absence (SA) from work in employees from different industries. METHODS:The results of a health risk appraisal (HRA) were combined with archival data of SA of 21 608 employees (59% female, 56% clerical). Exposure variables were self-reported hea...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pihlajamäki M,Uitti J,Arola H,Ollikainen J,Korhonen M,Nummi T,Taimela S

更新日期：2019-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over 5 billion people in the world do not have access to safe, affordable surgical and anaesthesia care when needed. In order to improve health outcomes in patients with surgical conditions, both access to care and the quality of care need to be improved. A recent commission on high-quality health systems ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Brima N,Davies J,Leather AJ

更新日期：2020-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Central America is a region with an elevated burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD); however, the cost of treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) remains an understudied area. This study aimed to investigate the direct costs associated with haemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) in public and p...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Moreno Velásquez I,Tribaldos Causadias M,Valdés R,Gómez B,Motta J,Cuero C,Herrera-Ballesteros V

更新日期：2019-05-27 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:Patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) usually require multiple lumbar punctures (LPs) during the course of their disease, and often report significant morbidity associated with the procedure. The aim of this study was to assess the patient's experience of diagnostic LP in IIH. DESIGN, MET...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Scotton WJ,Mollan SP,Walters T,Doughty S,Botfield H,Markey K,Yiangou A,Williamson S,Sinclair AJ

更新日期：2018-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Return to work (RTW) after breast cancer (BC) is still a new field of research. The factors determining shorter sick leave duration of patients with BC have not been clearly identified. The aim of this study was to describe work during BC treatment and to identify factors associated with sick leave duratio...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Arfi A,Baffert S,Soilly AL,Huchon C,Reyal F,Asselain B,Neffati S,Rouzier R,Héquet D

更新日期：2018-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to build an understanding of how the process of singing impacts on those who are affected by cancer, including patients, staff, carers and those who have been bereaved. DESIGN:A qualitative study, informed by a grounded theory approach. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:Patients with cancer, staff, ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Warran K,Fancourt D,Wiseman T

更新日期：2019-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the impact of gender on multimorbidity in northern Iran. DESIGN:A cross-sectional analysis of the Golestan cohort data. SETTING:Golestan Province, Iran. STUDY POPULATION:49 946 residents (age 40-75 years) of Golestan Province, Iran. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Researchers collected data related ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Alimohammadian M,Majidi A,Yaseri M,Ahmadi B,Islami F,Derakhshan M,Delavari A,Amani M,Feyz-Sani A,Poustchi H,Pourshams A,Sadjadi AM,Khoshnia M,Qaravi S,Abnet CC,Dawsey S,Brennan P,Kamangar F,Boffetta P,Sadjadi A,Ma

更新日期：2017-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE/DESIGN:It remains unclear as to the efficacy of readiness for change measurements in child and adolescent obesity intervention programmes. This observational study aimed to determine whether the caregiver's stage of change could predict outcome and adherence to treatment in an intensive intervention programme...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Anderson YC,Dolan GMS,Wynter LE,Treves KF,Wouldes TA,Grant CC,Cave TL,Smiley AJ,Derraik JGB,Cutfield WS,Hofman PL

更新日期：2019-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation is an alternative to open heart surgery in selected patients with pulmonary outflow tract disorder. The technique may reduce the number of open-chest surgeries in these patients. This study was conducted to understand how the patients and their next-of-kin experienced...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Andresen B,Andersen MH,Lindberg H,Døhlen G,Fosse E

更新日期：2014-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify components of a proposed blood-borne virus (BBV) population screening programme and its associated consent procedure that both the public and health practitioners (HPs) would find acceptable. The proposed BBV screening system would aim to reduce late diagnosis of BBVs and be used in patients under...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Crane D,Henderson EJ,Chadwick DR

更新日期：2017-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide and is associated with significant pain and disability. Clinical practice guidelines consistently recommend weight management as a core aspect of care for overweight and obese patients with knee OA; however, provision of such car...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： O'Brien KM,Wiggers J,Williams A,Campbell E,Wolfenden L,Yoong S,Robson EK,McAuley J,Haskins R,Kamper SJ,Williams C

更新日期：2016-03-03 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：INTRODUCTION:There is a growing proportion of population aged 65 years and older in low-income and middle-income countries. In Malaysia, this proportion is predicted to increase from 5.1% in 2010 to more than 15.4% by 2050. Cognitive ageing and dementia are global health priorities. However, risk factors and disease as...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mohan D,Stephan BC,Allotey P,Jagger C,Pearce M,Siervo M,Reidpath DD

更新日期：2017-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Two of the most acute and feared complications in type 1 diabetes (T1D) are hypoglycaemia and severe hypoglycaemia (SH). While impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia (IAH) can lead to SH with cognitive and motivational barriers implicated, the available education does not integrate behavioural change techniqu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Soukup T,Hull L,Smith EL,Healey A,Bakolis I,Amiel SA,Sevdalis N,PWD Group.

更新日期：2019-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The human leucocyte antigen-DO (HLA-DO) gene located in the HLA non-classical class-II region may play a role in treatment response to hepatitis C virus (HCV). This study was conducted to explore the role of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in HLA-DO in responding to HCV therapy. SETTING:All patients w...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Yao Y,Liu M,Zang F,Yue M,Xia X,Feng Y,Fan H,Zhang Y,Huang P,Yu R

更新日期：2018-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:People living with and beyond cancer are vulnerable to a number of physical, functional and psychological issues. Undertaking a holistic needs assessment (HNA) is one way to support a structured discussion of patients' needs within a clinical consultation. However, there is little evidence on how HNA impac...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Snowden A,Young J,White C,Murray E,Richard C,Lussier MT,MacArthur E,Storey D,Schipani S,Wheatley D,McMahon J,Ross E

更新日期：2015-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prostate cancer incidence varies internationally largely attributable to differences in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) use. The aim of this study was to provide the most recent detailed international epidemiological comparison of prostate cancer incidence and mortality in six north-eastern European countrie...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Patasius A,Innos K,Barchuk A,Ryzhov A,Leja M,Misins J,Yaumenenka A,Smailyte G

更新日期：2019-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the relation between the number of clinical trials conducted and respective new drug approvals in India and South Africa. DESIGN:Construction and analysis of a comprehensive database of completed randomised controlled clinical trials based on clinicaltrials.gov from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Limaye D,Langer JM,Rühling T,Fortwengel G

更新日期：2015-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Approximately one in eight practices in primary care in England are 'dispensing practices' with an in-house dispensary providing medication directly to patients. These practices can generate additional income by negotiating lower prices on higher cost drugs, while being reimbursed at a standard rate. They, t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Goldacre B,Reynolds C,Powell-Smith A,Walker AJ,Yates TA,Croker R,Smeeth L

更新日期：2019-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine trends in social and geographic inequalities in all-cause premature adult mortality in Japan. DESIGN:Observational study of the vital statistics and the census data. SETTING:Japan. PARTICIPANTS:Entire population aged 25 years or older and less than 65 years in 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Suzuki E,Kashima S,Kawachi I,Subramanian SV

更新日期：2012-03-02 00:00:00