Does the architectural layout of a NICU affect alarm pressure? A comparative clinical audit of a single-family room and an open bay area NICU using a retrospective study design.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the incidence of de novo multimorbidity across all ages in a geographically defined population with an emphasis on sex and ethnic differences. DESIGN:Historical cohort study. SETTING:All persons residing in Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA on 1 January 2000 who had granted permission for their record...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： St Sauver JL,Boyd CM,Grossardt BR,Bobo WV,Finney Rutten LJ,Roger VL,Ebbert JO,Therneau TM,Yawn BP,Rocca WA

更新日期：2015-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diabetic foot ulcer represents a major health problem globally. Preliminary studies have indicated that systemic treatment of diabetic foot ulcer patients with hyperbaric oxygen therapy have beneficial effects on wound healing, risk of amputation, glycaemic control, atherosclerosis, inflammatory markers an...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Vinkel J,Holm NFR,Jakobsen JC,Hyldegaard O

更新日期：2020-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular comorbidity on mortality in a multiethnic primary care population. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Inner-city primary care trust in West Midlands, UK. PARTICIPANTS:Individuals aged 40 years and older, of South Asian, black o...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jesky M,Lambert A,Burden AC,Cockwell P

更新日期：2013-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Improving healthcare for all is one of the global health priorities, particularly in disease burdened settings such as sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Considering the high penetration rate of mobile phones in SSA, mobile health (mHealth) could be used to achieve universal health coverage. The proposed study will...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Osei E,Kuupiel D,Mashamba-Thompson TP

更新日期：2020-10-20 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：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of depression among male and female medical students, its change over time and whether depression persists for affected students. DESIGN:Longitudinal study comprising annual questionnaire surveys which included the depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Quince TA,Wood DF,Parker RA,Benson J

更新日期：2012-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The significant increase in the rate of morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular diseases has become a health challenge globally. Lack of enough knowledge on the underlying causes in Iran and taking the unique characteristics of the Shiraz metropolitan city (the capital city of Fars Province) into con...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zibaeenezhad MJ,Ghaem H,Parsa N,Sayadi M,Askarian M,Kasaei M,Sohrabi Z,Dehghani-Firouzabadi A,Nariman A,Radmanesh S,Mani A,Bahramali E,Nikoo MH,Moaref AR,Razeghian-Jahromi I

更新日期：2019-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore healthcare professionals (HCPs) experiences and challenges in diagnosing suspected lower limb cellulitis. SETTING:UK nationwide. PARTICIPANTS:20 qualified HCPs, who had a minimum of 2 years clinical experience as an HCP in the national health service and had managed a clinical case of suspected ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Patel M,Lee SI,Levell NJ,Smart P,Kai J,Thomas KS,Leighton P

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate how different lay and professional groups perceive and understand the use of routinely collected general practice patient data for research, public health, service evaluation and commissioning. DESIGN, METHOD, PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING:We conducted a multimethod, qualitative study. This entaile...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wyatt D,Cook J,McKevitt C

更新日期：2018-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The goal of the Pregnancy, Race, Environment, Genes study was to understand how social and environmental determinants of health (SEDH), pregnancy-specific environments (PSE) and biological processes influence the timing of birth and account for the racial disparity in preterm birth. The study followed a raciall...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lapato DM,Moyer S,Olivares E,Amstadter AB,Kinser PA,Latendresse SJ,Jackson-Cook C,Roberson-Nay R,Strauss JF,York TP

更新日期：2018-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Reported adherence to urate-lowering therapy (ULT) in gout varies widely (17%-83.5%). Variability may partly be due to different adherence measurement methods. This review aimed to quantify ULT adherence in adult patients with gout. METHODS:This analysis examined studies in PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI Sc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Yin R,Li L,Zhang G,Cui Y,Zhang L,Zhang Q,Fu T,Cao H,Li L,Gu Z

更新日期：2018-04-10 00:00:00

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...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lin T,Zhao X,Kong WM

更新日期：2015-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) can have detrimental effects on quality of life, even among patients with non-central nervous system (CNS) cancers. Several studies have been conducted to explore different markers associated with CRCI to understand its pathobiology. It is proposed that the underl...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mayo SJ,Kuruvilla J,Laister RC,Ayala AP,Alm M,Byker W,Kelly DL,Saligan L

更新日期：2018-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyse voluntary payment reports of pharmaceutical companies to German healthcare professionals (HCPs) in 2015 and 2016 based on an industry-self-regulating transparency codex. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS:Cohort study of all German HCPs who voluntarily agreed that at least one payment they received in 2015 a...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Stoll M,Hubenschmid L,Koch C,Lieb K

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Leptin is a pleiotropic hormone associated with learning and memory via brain receptors. However, elevated plasma leptin levels may impair cognitive and memory functions. Since individual differences in memory performance affect students' ability to learn, we aimed to study the relation between leptin status ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Correa-Burrows P,Blanco E,Reyes M,Castillo M,Peirano P,Algarín C,Lozoff B,Gahagan S,Burrows R

更新日期：2016-10-18 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：INTRODUCTION:Although the colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality rate has significantly improved over the past several decades, many patients will have a recurrence following curative treatment. Despite this high risk of recurrence, adherence to CRC surveillance testing guidelines is poor which increases cancer-related morb...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hines RB,Jiban MJH,Choudhury K,Loerzel V,Specogna AV,Troy SP,Zhang S

更新日期：2018-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to develop a framework and best estimates of prevalence for the most at risk populations (MARPs) for HIV/AIDS to include sex workers (SW), men who have sex with men (MSM) and injecting drug users (IDUs) in order to evaluate national HIV/AIDS programmatic targets across the Republic o...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Comiskey C,Dempsey O,Simic D,Baros S

更新日期：2013-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Persons with type 2 diabetes are often stigmatised for having what is considered a lifestyle-related disease. Accordingly, some blame themselves for their condition, resulting in feelings of low self-worth that ultimately impact their self-management behaviours. However, there are no studies examining why som...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kato A,Yoshiuchi K,Fujimaki Y,Fujimori S,Kobayashi Y,Yamada T,Kobayashi M,Izumida Y,Suzuki R,Yamauchi T,Kadowaki T

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a novel strategy, Multilevel Analysis of Individual Heterogeneity and Discriminatory Accuracy (MAIHDA) to evaluate hospital performance, by analysing differences in 30-day mortality after a first-ever acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in Sweden. DESIGN:Cross-classified study. SETTING:68 Swedish ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rodriguez-Lopez M,Merlo J,Perez-Vicente R,Austin P,Leckie G

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To characterise the pattern of colonisation and serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who currently receive the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV-23) according to vaccination status, use of antibiotics and steroids. To investig...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： McCarthy H,Jackson M,Corcoran M,McElligott M,MacHale E,Sulaiman I,Cushen B,Costello RW,Humpreys H

更新日期：2017-07-09 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：INTRODUCTION:Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) affects 4 to 28.9/100 000 people worldwide, and antiepileptic drugs such as carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine are the firstline treatment options. However, the efficacy and safety of other antiepileptic drugs remain unclear due to insufficient direct comparisons. OBJECTIVE:To compa...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Qin Z,Xie S,Mao Z,Liu Y,Wu J,Furukawa TA,Kwong JSW,Tian J,Liu Z

更新日期：2018-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Children who have experienced abuse and neglect are at increased risk of mental and physical health problems throughout life. This places an enormous burden on individuals, families and society in terms of health services, education, social care and judiciary sectors. Evidence suggests that early intervent...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Deidda M,Boyd KA,Minnis H,Donaldson J,Brown K,Boyer NRS,McIntosh E,BeST study team.

更新日期：2018-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Obtaining informed consent is a cornerstone requirement of conducting ethical research. Traditional paper-based consent is often excessively lengthy and may fail to achieve the desired participant understanding of study requirements. Multimedia tools including video and audio may be a useful alternative. This...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Chapman N,McWhirter R,Armstrong MK,Fonseca R,Campbell JA,Nelson M,Schultz MG,Sharman JE

更新日期：2020-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Activated protein C (aPC) plays a pivotal role in modulating a severe inflammatory response and is thought to be beneficial for patients with sepsis. However, several meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) show that aPC is not significantly associated with improved survival in critically ill ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhang Z

更新日期：2014-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Both pregestational and gestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM, GDM) occur more frequently in First Nations (North American Indians) pregnant women than their non-Indigenous counterparts in Canada. We assessed whether the impacts of PGDM and GDM on perinatal and postneonatal mortality may differ in First Nations...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Chen L,Wang WJ,Auger N,Xiao L,Torrie J,McHugh NG,Luo ZC

更新日期：2019-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Surgery is the standard curative treatment for lung cancer but is only possible in patients with local tumour and preserved exercise capacity. Improving fitness before surgery can reduce postoperative complications and mortality. However, preoperative rehabilitation remains difficult to implement for sever...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Laurent H,Galvaing G,Thivat E,Coudeyre E,Aubreton S,Richard R,Kwiatkowski F,Costes F,Filaire M

更新日期：2017-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:While tobacco smoking prevalence is falling in many western societies, it remains elevated among high-priority cohorts. Rates up to 95% have been reported in women whose pregnancy is complicated by other substance use. In this group, the potential for poor pregnancy outcomes and adverse physical and neurob...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jackson MA,Brown AL,Baker AL,Gould GS,Dunlop AJ

更新日期：2019-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This article summarises all the available evidence on the impact of introducing blood-based point-of-care panel testing (POCT) in ambulatory care on patient outcomes and healthcare processes. DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials and before-after studies. DATA SOURCES:O...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Goyder C,Tan PS,Verbakel J,Ananthakumar T,Lee JJ,Hayward G,Turner PJ,Van Den Bruel A

更新日期：2020-02-27 00:00:00