Exploring the phase for highest impact on radicality: a cross-sectional study of patient involvement in quality improvement in Swedish healthcare.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess variation in antibiotic prescribing practices among village doctors in a rural region of Shandong province, China. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:Almost all outpatient encounters at village clinics result in a prescription being issued. Prescriptions were collected over a 2.5-year period from 8 ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dyar OJ,Yang D,Yin J,Sun Q,Stålsby Lundborg C

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Given the increasing need of long-term care and the low occupancy rate of nursing homes in Shanghai, this study attempts to explore what factors influence older people's intention to enrol in nursing homes. DESIGN:A cross-sectional observational study based on the theory of reasoned action was conducted. Su...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Luo M,Xue Y,Zhang S,Dong Y,Mo D,Dong W,Qian K,Fang Y,Liang H,Zhang Z

更新日期：2018-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the interplay between several indicators of social disadvantage and hospitalisations due to ambulatory care-sensitive conditions (ACSC) in 2011─2013. To evaluate whether the accumulation of preceding social disadvantage in one point of time or prolongation of social disadvantage had an effect on hos...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lumme S,Manderbacka K,Arffman M,Karvonen S,Keskimaki I

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Intrinsic capacity (IC) was proposed by the WHO as a new concept for capturing an individual's functional capacities across their lifetime. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with IC decline and examine associations between IC and adverse outcomes among community-dwelling older adu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ma L,Chhetri JK,Zhang L,Sun F,Li Y,Tang Z

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Genetic risk assessment for breast cancer and ovarian cancer (BCOC) is expected to make major inroads into mainstream clinical practice. It is important to evaluate the potential impact on women ahead of its implementation in order to maximise health benefits, as predictive genetic testing without adequate s...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Meisel SF,Fraser LSM,Side L,Gessler S,Hann KEJ,Wardle J,Lanceley A,PROMISE study team.

更新日期：2017-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a global cause of childhood morbidity. We compared temporal trends and socioeconomic disparities for ARI hospitalisations in young children across Western Australia, England and Scotland. DESIGN:Retrospective population-based cohort studies using linked birth, death a...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Moore HC,de Klerk N,Blyth CC,Gilbert R,Fathima P,Zylbersztejn A,Verfürden M,Hardelid P

更新日期：2019-05-19 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Brain tumours are relatively rare but hold a significant place in cancer rehabilitation due to their pronounced disabling capacity to promote physical, cognitive and psychosocial sequelae. This small-scale qualitative study used coping and motivational theories to gain understanding and knowledge of patients'...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Fahrenholtz ML,Hansen A,Søgaard K,Andersen LN

更新日期：2019-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The large number of treatment modalities for patients diagnosed with Menière's disease (MD) complicates the selection of the best available treatment as the comparative efficacy of these interventions is not clear. We aim to identify the treatment or treatments with the highest efficacy of current pharmaco...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： van Esch BF,van der Zaag-Loonen HJ,Bruintjes TD,van Benthem PP

更新日期：2016-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical decision-making is a complex process. Patient preference information regarding desirable health states should inform treatment and is critical to agreeing on goals of therapy. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common, inheritable multisystem disorder for which the major manifestation is progressive, chron...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： McLeod C,Norman R,Schultz A,Mascaro S,Webb S,Snelling T

更新日期：2019-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:History and physical examination do not reliably exclude serious bacterial infections (SBIs) in infants. We examined potential markers of SBI in young febrile infants. DESIGN:We reviewed white cell count (WBC), absolute neutrophil count (ANC), neutrophil to lymphocyte count ratio (NLR) and C reactive protein...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hamiel U,Bahat H,Kozer E,Hamiel Y,Ziv-Baran T,Goldman M

更新日期：2018-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the usefulness of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) for general use by identifying best-evidenced formulae to calculate lean and fat mass, comparing these to historical gold standard data and comparing these results with machine-generated output. In addition, we explored how to best to adjust...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Franco-Villoria M,Wright CM,McColl JH,Sherriff A,Pearce MS,Gateshead Millennium Study core team.

更新日期：2016-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate feasibility of multiple sclerosis (MS) exercise guidelines for inactive people with MS (PwMS) and to examine preliminary efficacy for walking. To investigate effect of augmenting that intervention with education based on social cognitive theory (SCT). DESIGN:Pilot multicentre, double-blind, ra...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hayes S,Uszynski MK,Motl RW,Gallagher S,Larkin A,Newell J,Scarrott C,Coote S

更新日期：2017-10-12 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：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：OBJECTIVES:This study aims to describe the association between use of municipality healthcare services before an emergency department (ED) contact and mortality, hospital reattendance and institutionalisation. DESIGN:Population-based prospective cohort study. SETTING:ED of a large university hospital. PARTICIPANTS:A...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Tanderup A,Ryg J,Rosholm JU,Lassen AT

更新日期：2019-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:One in five men is likely to receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa) by the age of 85 years. Men diagnosed with low-risk PCa may be eligible for active surveillance (AS) to monitor their cancer to ensure that any changes are discovered and responded to in a timely way. Communication of risk in this co...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rapport F,Hogden A,Gurney H,Gillatt D,Bierbaum M,Shih P,Churruca K

更新日期：2017-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examined patient adherence and persistence to oral bisphosphonates for the treatment of osteoporosis in real-world settings. METHODS:A systematic review was completed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval Sys...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Fatoye F,Smith P,Gebrye T,Yeowell G

更新日期：2019-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and objective The birth of a preterm infant can be an overwhelming experience of guilt, fear and helplessness for parents. Provision of interventions to support and engage parents in the care of their infant may improve outcomes for both the parents and the infant. The objective of this systematic review is...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Brett J,Staniszewska S,Newburn M,Jones N,Taylor L

更新日期：2011-06-02 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：OBJECTIVES:To summarise treatment success rate (TSR) among adult bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis (BC-PTB) patients in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). DESIGN:We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Google Scholar and Web of Science electronic databases for eligible studies published in the decade between 1 July 2008 ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Izudi J,Semakula D,Sennono R,Tamwesigire IK,Bajunirwe F

更新日期：2019-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Depressive disorders are very common diseases entailing a great burden on affected people. However, comprehensive information on long-term disease course in patients with severe depression is lacking so far. The objectives of the DELTA study are to examine long-term outcomes and their predicting factors, t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kirchberger I,Maleckar B,Meisinger C,Linseisen J,Schmauss M,Baumgärtner J

更新日期：2019-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Concerns have been raised regarding the quality and completeness of abstract reporting in evidence reviews, but this had not been evaluated in meta-analyses of diagnostic accuracy. Our objective was to evaluate reporting quality and completeness in abstracts of systematic reviews with meta-analyses of depress...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rice DB,Kloda LA,Shrier I,Thombs BD

更新日期：2016-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated whether the timing of hospital admission is associated with the risk of mortality for patients with COVID-19 in England, and the factors associated with a longer interval between symptom onset and hospital admission. DESIGN:Retrospective observational cohort study of data collected by the CO...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Alaa A,Qian Z,Rashbass J,Benger J,van der Schaar M

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Frequent attenders (FAs) suffer more and consult general practitioners (GPs) more often for chronic physical and psychiatric illnesses, social difficulties and distress than non-FAs. However, it is unclear to what extent FAs present transient episodes of care (TECs) compared with non-FAs. DESIGN:Retrospecti...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Smits FT,Brouwer HJ,Schene AH,van Weert HC,Ter Riet G

更新日期：2016-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:While patient and citizen engagement has been recognised as a crucial element in healthcare reform, limited attention has been paid to how best to engage seniors-the fastest growing segment of the population and the largest users of the healthcare system. To improve the healthcare services for this populat...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Stolee P,Elliott J,McNeil H,Boscart V,Heckman GA,Hutchinson R,Hedley M,Glouberman S,Judd M

更新日期：2015-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the impact of both the Committee on Safety of Medicines (CSM) warning (December 2003) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance (September 2005) on antidepressant prescription rates in children and adolescents within the UK primary care service. SETTING:Population b...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Tiffin PA,Mediavilla JL,Close H,Kasim AS,Welsh P,Paton LW,Mason JM

更新日期：2019-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Danish medical registries are widely used for cardiovascular research, but little is known about the data quality of cardiac interventions. We computed positive predictive values (PPVs) of codes for cardiac examinations, procedures and surgeries registered in the Danish National Patient Registry during 2010-2...

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authors： Adelborg K,Sundbøll J,Munch T,Frøslev T,Sørensen HT,Bøtker HE,Schmidt M

更新日期：2016-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are often the outcomes of greatest importance to patients. The minimally important difference (MID) provides a measure of the smallest change in the PRO that patients perceive as important. An anchor-based approach is the most appropriate method for MID determination. No st...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Johnston BC,Ebrahim S,Carrasco-Labra A,Furukawa TA,Patrick DL,Crawford MW,Hemmelgarn BR,Schunemann HJ,Guyatt GH,Nesrallah G

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine differences in alarm pressure between two otherwise comparable neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) differing in architectural layout-one of a single-family room (SFR) design and the other of an open bay area (OBA) design. DESIGN:Retrospective audit of more than 2000 patient days from each NIC...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Joshi R,Straaten HV,Mortel HV,Long X,Andriessen P,Pul CV

更新日期：2018-06-30 00:00:00