Health inequity on access to services in the ethnic minority regions of Northeastern Myanmar: a cross-sectional study.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although successful airway management is essential for emergency trauma care, comprehensive studies are limited. We sought to characterise current trauma care practice of airway management in the emergency departments (EDs) in Japan. DESIGN:Analysis of data from a prospective, observational, multicentre reg...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nakao S,Kimura A,Hagiwara Y,Hasegawa K,Japanese Emergency Medicine Network Investigators.

更新日期：2015-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Though the importance of knowledge mobilisation has been established globally in health and wellness research, a certain degree of ambiguity remains regarding the meaning and extent of knowledge mobilisation activities and how they have been implemented. In this study, we aim to explore the different descr...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Turin TC,Chowdhury N,Vaska M,Rumana N,Lasker MAA,Chowdhury MZI

更新日期：2020-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate medical student's self-efficacy at the time of finishing their rural clinical school (RCS) placement and factors associated with self-efficacy. Secondary aims are to explore whether interest levels or self-efficacy are associated with rural or remote career intentions. DESIGN, SETTING AND PAR...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Isaac V,Walters L,McLachlan CS

更新日期：2015-12-15 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:Our objective in this study is to evaluate the impact the Great Recession (2008-2014) had on self-perceived health in Spain. DESIGN:We use a longitudinal database (four waves of the Bank of Spain's Survey of Household Finances (2005, 2008, 2011 and 2014)) with repeated observations of the same individuals b...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Saez M,Vidiella-Martin J,Casasnovas GL

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the association between women's autonomy and the utilisation of maternal healthcare services across 31 Sub-Saharan African countries. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:We analysed the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) (2010-2016) data collected from married women aged 15-49 years. We used four D...

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authors： Chol C,Negin J,Agho KE,Cumming RG

更新日期：2019-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Guidelines and training initiatives (G/TIs) are available to support communication in cross-cultural consultations but are rarely implemented in routine practice in primary care. As part of the European Union RESTORE project, our objective was to explore whether the available G/TIs make sense to migrants and...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lionis C,Papadakaki M,Saridaki A,Dowrick C,O'Donnell CA,Mair FS,van den Muijsenbergh M,Burns N,de Brún T,O'Reilly de Brún M,van Weel-Baumgarten E,Spiegel W,MacFarlane A

更新日期：2016-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Inappropriate use of antimicrobials in hospitals contributes to antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions aim to improve antimicrobial prescribing, but they are often resource and personnel intensive. Computerised decision supportsystems (CDSSs) seem a promising tool to improv...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Catho G,De Kraker M,Waldispühl Suter B,Valotti R,Harbarth S,Kaiser L,Elzi L,Meyer R,Bernasconi E,Huttner BD

更新日期：2018-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSS) which consists of 7 photographs of different stool forms allows assessment of stool consistency (scale 1 for hard lumps to scale 7 for watery stools), in an objective manner in adults. The BSS is also sometimes used to characterise the stools of infants and young children...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Vandenplas Y,Szajewska H,Benninga M,Di Lorenzo C,Dupont C,Faure C,Miqdadi M,Osatakul S,Ribes-Konickx C,Saps M,Shamir R,Staiano A,BITSS Study Group.

更新日期：2017-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients with liver disease frequently require hospitalisation with infection often the trigger. Influenza vaccination is an effective infection prevention strategy in healthy and elderly but is often perceived less beneficial in patients with liver disease. We investigated whether influenza vaccination trig...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Härmälä S,Parisinos CA,Shallcross L,O'Brien A,Hayward A

更新日期：2019-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clothing is an important aspect of nearly all human societies from performing social and cultural functions to indicating social status, a form of protection and a way for self-expression. It can help or hinder the ability to fulfil everyday activities and social roles and with the rising industry of weara...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Esmail A,Poncet F,Rochette A,Auger C,Billebaud C,de Guise É,Ducharme I,Kehayia E,Labbé D,Dahan-Oliel N,Lessard I,Vermeersch O,Swaine B

更新日期：2018-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Physical activity (PA) has diverse benefits for physical and mental health and can reduce symptoms of mental illness. Adults with mental illness face practical, psychosocial and socioeconomic barriers to adopting and maintaining PA, and it is unclear how to effectively promote PA in this group. Supervised ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Chapman JJ,Suetani S,Siskind D,Kisely S,Breakspear M,Byrne JH,Patterson S

更新日期：2018-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In urological cancers, sex disparity exists for survival, with women doing worse than men. Suboptimal evaluation of presenting symptoms may contribute. DESIGN:We performed a systematic review examining factors affecting the quality of the diagnostic process of patients presenting with symptoms of bladder or...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhou Y,van Melle M,Singh H,Hamilton W,Lyratzopoulos G,Walter FM

更新日期：2019-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Poor treatment adherence and outcomes among patients with tuberculosis (TB) lead to drug resistance, and increased risk of morbidity, mortality and transmission of the disease in the community. Individual patient-level psychological and behavioural risk factors and structural-level social and health system...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nagarajan K,Das B

更新日期：2019-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine consumers' confidence in their own, and also in other people's, over-the-counter (OTC) skills and to describe their attitude towards the availability of OTC painkillers. Moreover we examined the association between confidence in OTC skills and attitudes. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey. Mixed method...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Brabers AE,Van Dijk L,Bouvy ML,De Jong JD

更新日期：2013-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With the ageing of the population and the general improvement of care, an increasing number of people are living with multiple chronic health conditions or 'multimorbidity'. Multimorbidity often implies multiple medical treatments. As a consequence, the risk of adverse events and the time spent by patients...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Déruaz-Luyet A,N'Goran AA,Tandjung R,Frey P,Zeller A,Haller DM,Rosemann T,Burnand B,Bodenmann P,Senn N,Widmer D,Herzig L

更新日期：2015-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Determine the association of incident antibiotic prescribing levels for common infections with infection-related complications and hospitalisations by comparing high with low prescribing general practitioner practices. DESIGN RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY:Retrospective cohort study. DATA SOURCE:UK primary care...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： van Bodegraven B,Palin V,Mistry C,Sperrin M,White A,Welfare W,Ashcroft DM,van Staa TP

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pectus excavatum repair is associated with substantial postoperative pain, despite the use of epidural analgesia and other analgesic regimens. Perioperative recorded music interventions have been shown to alleviate pain and anxiety in adults, but evidence for children and adolescents is still lacking. This...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Billar RJ,Kühlmann AYR,Schnater JM,Vlot J,Tomas JJP,Zijp GW,Rad M,de Beer SA,Stevens MF,Poley MJ,van Rosmalen J,Jeekel JF,Wijnen RMH

更新日期：2020-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH) are prevalent experiences that can induce distress and impede social functioning. While most voice hearers benefit from antipsychotic medication or cognitive-behavioural therapy, additional effective interventions are needed to reduce the burden of experiencing AVH. 'Te...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jongeneel A,Scheffers D,Tromp N,Nuij C,Delespaul P,Riper H,van der Gaag M,van den Berg D

更新日期：2018-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Inspired by the James Lind Alliance (JLA) user involvement approach, the aim of the present study was to identify the top 10 uncertainties for sleep research raised by students in higher education, and to discuss our experiences with adapting the JLA method to a student population. DESIGN:The study design i...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Holmen H,Riiser K,Løyland B,Sandbekken IH,Almendingen K,Andenæs R,Bjørnnes AK,Fagerlund BH,Früh EA,Helseth S,Kvarme LG,Leegaard M,Misvær N,Pallesen S,Rasalingam A,Ravn I,Ribu L,Rostad HM,Sparboe-Nilsen B,Sæterstrand

更新日期：2021-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In western countries, early visiting services (EVS) have been proposed as a recent intervention to reduce both general practitioner workload and hospital admissions among housebound individuals experiencing a healthcare need within the community. EVS involves the delegation of the patient home visits to ot...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Abrams R,Wong G,Mahtani KR,Tierney S,Boylan AM,Roberts N,Park S

更新日期：2018-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There has been increased interest in screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) with commissioned pilot schemes, ongoing large clinical trials and the emergence of inexpensive consumer single-lead ECG devices that can be used to detect AF. This qualitative study aimed to explore patients' views and understanding...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lown M,Wilcox CR,Hughes S,Santer M,Lewith G,Moore M,Little P

更新日期：2020-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Haemophilia A is an X linked inherited bleeding disorder, caused by a decrease in coagulation factor VIII. Persons with haemophilia experience repeated musculoskeletal bleeding, which can lead to decreased range of motion, irreversible joint damage, low bone mineral density (BMD), and are at greater risk f...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Tang GH,Norris E,Petrucci J,James PD,Lee A,Poon MC,Floros G,Boma-Fischer L,Teitel J,Nisenbaum R,Sholzberg M

更新日期：2019-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:(1) To establish the likelihood of dying within 12 months for a cohort of hospital inpatients in New Zealand (NZ) on a fixed census date; (2) to identify associations between likelihood of death and key sociodemographic, diagnostic and service-related factors and (3) to compare results with, and extend findi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gott M,Broad J,Zhang X,Jarlbaek L,Clark D

更新日期：2017-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:National guidelines recommend mobilisation in bed as early as possible after acute stroke. Little is known about the influence of upright positioning on real-time cerebral flow variables in patients with stroke. We aimed to assess whether cerebral blood flow velocity (CBFV) changes significantly after uprigh...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Aries MJ,Elting JW,Stewart R,De Keyser J,Kremer B,Vroomen P

更新日期：2013-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Migration is a major global driver of population change. Certain migrants may be at increased risk of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis (TB), HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and have poorer outcomes. Early diagnosis and management of these infections can reduce morbidity, mortality and onward tra...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pareek M,Eborall HC,Wobi F,Ellis KS,Kontopantelis E,Zhang F,Baggaley R,Hollingsworth TD,Baines D,Patel H,Haldar P,Patel M,Stephenson I,Browne I,Gill P,Kapur R,Farooqi A,Abubakar I,Griffiths C

更新日期：2019-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite advances in infection prevention and control, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common and remain problematic. A number of measures can be taken to reduce the risk of CAUTI in hospitals. Appropriate urinary catheter insertion procedures are one such method. Reducing bacteria...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mitchell BG,Fasugba O,Gardner A,Koerner J,Collignon P,Cheng AC,Graves N,Morey P,Gregory V

更新日期：2017-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In Australia, suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 15-44 years. Health professionals deliver most of our key suicide prevention strategies via health services, but other efficacious population-level strategies include means restriction and public awareness campaigns. Currently, we have no ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Chitty KM,Schumann JL,Schaffer A,Cairns R,Gonzaga NJ,Raubenheimer JE,Carter G,Page A,Pearson SA,Buckley NA

更新日期：2020-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To define the core competencies essential for specialist training in neurocritical care in China. DESIGN:Modified Delphi method and nominal group (NG) technique. SETTING:National. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 1094 respondents from 33 provinces in China participated in the online survey. A NG of 11 members was ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cui Z,Gao L,Huang QB,Li LH,Qiu BH,Shi GZ,Yu XY,Wang Y,Zhang L,Wang Y,Zhang L,Zhou JX,Working Group from Neuro-Critical Care Committee affiliated to the Chinese Association of Critical Care Physicians and the National Center for H

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Physical activity is an integral part of healthy ageing, yet the majority of older adults 65+ years are not sufficiently active. Web-based physical activity interventions hold much promise to reach older adults. Preliminary evidence suggests that web-based interventions with tailored advice and Fitbits may...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Alley S,van Uffelen JG,Schoeppe S,Parkinson L,Hunt S,Power D,Duncan MJ,Schneiders AG,Vandelanotte C

更新日期：2019-12-23 00:00:00