How does the process of group singing impact on people affected by cancer? A grounded theory study.

abstract：IMPORTANCE:The Use of a Multidrug Pill In Reducing cardiovascular Events (UMPIRE) trial has shown improved adherence with the use of a polypill strategy when compared with usual medications for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. To advance from efficacy to impact, we need a better understanding of why and how suc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wood F,Salam A,Singh K,Day S,Jan S,Prabhakaran D,Rodgers A,Patel A,Thom S,Ward H

更新日期：2015-09-30 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：INTRODUCTION:Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, sarcopaenia, burdens many older adults. The process is accelerated with bed rest, protein intakes below requirements and the catabolic effect of certain illnesses. Thus, acutely ill, hospitalised older adults are particularly vulnerable. Protein supplementation...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gade J,Beck AM,Bitz C,Christensen B,Klausen TW,Vinther A,Astrup A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Distress is experienced by the majority of cardiac patients, yet no cardiac-specific measure of distress exists. The aim of this project is to develop and validate the Cardiac Distress Inventory (CDI). Using the CDI, health professionals will be able to identify key clusters of psychological, emotional and...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jackson A,Rogerson M,Le Grande M,Thompson D,Ski C,Alvarenga M,Amerena J,Higgins R,Raciti M,Murphy BM

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Delirium is frequently observed in the intensive care unit (ICU) population, in particular. Until today, there is no evidence for any reliable pharmacological intervention to treat delirium. The Basel BOMP-AID (Better Outcome with Melatonin compared to Placebo Administered to normalize sleep-wake cycle and...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hollinger A,von Felten S,Sutter R,Huber J,Tran F,Reinhold S,Abdelhamid S,Todorov A,Gebhard CE,Cajochen C,Steiner LA,Siegemund M

更新日期：2020-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Internationally recognised specialist breast cancer scientists, clinicians and healthcare professionals have published breast cancer research gaps that are informing research funding priorities in the UK and worldwide. We aimed to determine the breast cancer research priorities of the public to compare with t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Boundouki G,Wilson R,Duxbury P,Henderson J,Ballance L,Wray J,Appanah V,Ibrahim I,Harvey J,Kirwan CC,Northwest Breast Research Collaborative.

更新日期：2021-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the risk of epilepsy in stroke patients receiving and not receiving acupuncture treatment. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:This study was based on Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database that included information on stroke patients hospitalised between 1 January 2000 a...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Weng SW,Liao CC,Yeh CC,Chen TL,Lane HL,Lin JG,Shih CC

更新日期：2016-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ophthalmology units across the UK vary widely in their adoption of electronic medical records (EMR). There is a lack of evidence to show the extent and progress of EMR adoption. The aim of this study was to capture a snapshot of the current landscape of EMR use, as a baseline for comparison in future studies...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lim SB,Shahid H

更新日期：2017-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adequate functioning of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is important for brain homoeostasis and normal neuronal function. Disruption of the BBB has been described in several neurological diseases. Recent reports suggest that an increased permeability of the BBB also contributes to increased seizure susceptib...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Haeren RH,Vink H,Staals J,van Zandvoort MA,Dings J,van Overbeeke JJ,Hoogland G,Rijkers K,Schijns OE

更新日期：2017-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this review was to identify the cultural, social, structural and behavioural factors that influence asymptomatic breast and cervical cancer screening attendance in South Asian populations, in order to improve uptake and propose priorities for further research. DESIGN:A systematic review of the li...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Anderson de Cuevas RM,Saini P,Roberts D,Beaver K,Chandrashekar M,Jain A,Kotas E,Tahir N,Ahmed S,Brown SL

更新日期：2018-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test a positive deviance method to identify counties that are performing better than statistical expectations on a set of population health indicators. DESIGN:Quantitative, cross-sectional county-level secondary analysis of risk variables and outcomes in Indiana. Data are analysed using multiple linear re...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hendryx M,Guerra-Reyes L,Holland BD,McGinnis MD,Meanwell E,Middlestadt SE,Yoder KM

更新日期：2017-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data privacy is a major concern in spatial epidemiology because exact residential locations or parts of participants' addresses such as street or zip codes are used to perform geospatial analyses. To overcome this concern, different levels of aggregation such as census districts or zip code areas are mainly ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Buck C,Dreger S,Pigeot I

更新日期：2015-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop a better understanding of general practitioners' (GPs) views and experiences of the management of patients with headaches and use of direct-access MRI scans, and observe outcomes of an educational session offered by a GP with a special interest (GPwSI) to GPs. DESIGN:A qualitative study using sem...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Underwood R,Kilner R,Ridsdale L

更新日期：2017-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We conducted a study to evaluate the use of job aids and simple user instructions to improve adherence for the treatment of childhood pneumonia with amoxicillin dispersible tablet (DT). DESIGN:A mixed-method study implemented in three phases between October 2015 and February 2016. SETTINGS:The study was im...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Sarma H,Gerth-Guyette E,Shakil SA,Alom KR,Abu-Haydar E,D'Rozario M,Tariqujjaman M,Arifeen SE,Ahmed T

更新日期：2019-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study is to examine the temporal trend of antiplatelet prescribing pattern during index hospitalisation discharge in Hong Kong (HK) acute coronary syndrome (ACS) population. DESIGN:The study is a retrospective observational cohort study. SETTING:The study retrieved data from electroni...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lam AS,Yan BP,Lee VW

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The recent introduction of incision-less lesional neurosurgery using Gamma Knife and MRI-guided focused ultrasound has revived interest in lesional treatment options for tremor disorders. Preliminary literature researches reveal that the consistency of treatment effects after lesional neurosurgery for trem...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Schreglmann SR,Krauss JK,Chang JW,Bhatia KP,Kägi G

更新日期：2017-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Previous systematic reviews were not restricted to either primary or secondary prevention trials, this study aimed to investigate the effects of reduced and/or modified fat diets and dietary fatty acids on all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality and cardiovascular events in participants with established...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Schwingshackl L,Hoffmann G

更新日期：2014-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and new detection of DM using fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and 2 h plasma glucose (2-hPG) in hypertensive outpatients in China. DESIGN:Multicenter cross-sectional study. SETTING:46 hospitals in China. PARTICIPANTS:Study patients were consecutively re...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Liu J,Zhao D,Liu J,Qi Y,Sun J,Wang W

更新日期：2013-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Internal temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are present in approximately 80% of patients with symptomatic temporomandibular disorders. Among the minimally invasive therapies, we find the intra-articular infiltration of substances, such as corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid or platelet-rich plasma accomp...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Torres D,Zaror C,Iturriaga V,Tobias A

更新日期：2020-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a surrogate marker of atherosclerosis that is measured in adults and children to better understand the natural history of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In adults, CIMT is predictive of myocardial infarction and stroke. In children and adolescents, CIMT is used to as...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Epure AM,Leyvraz M,Mivelaz Y,Di Bernardo S,da Costa BR,Chiolero A,Sekarski N

更新日期：2018-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delirium is common among seniors discharged from the emergency department (ED) and associated with increased risk of mortality. Prior research has addressed mortality associated with seniors discharged from the ED with delirium, however has generally relied on data from one or a small number of institutions ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Israni J,Lesser A,Kent T,Ko K

更新日期：2018-05-05 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

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the costs of hospital accreditation in Australia. DESIGN:Mixed methods design incorporating: stakeholder analysis; survey design and implementation; activity-based costs analysis; and expert panel review. SETTING:Acute care hospitals accredited by the Australian Council for Health Care Standards....

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mumford V,Greenfield D,Hogden A,Forde K,Westbrook J,Braithwaite J

更新日期：2015-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Generally, complete resection with cancer cell negative (R0) margin has been accepted as the most effective treatment of gastric cancer and positive resection (R1/R2) margin has been associated with decreased survival to varied degrees. However, the independent impact of microscopical positive (R1) margin ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jiang Z,Cai Z,Yin Y,Shen C,Huang J,Yin Y,Zhang B

更新日期：2020-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to evaluate the severity of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with asymptomatic impaired fasting glucose (IFG) compared to those with diabetes mellitus (DM) and normal fasting glucose (NFG), as measured by coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA). DESIGN:Subjects were di...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gurudevan S,Garg P,Malik S,Khattar R,Saremi F,Hecht H,DeMaria A,Narula J

更新日期：2016-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of intravenous fluid bolus compared to maintenance intravenous fluids alone as part of immediate emergency care in children with severe febrile illness and signs of impaired circulation in low-income settings. DESIGN:Systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs), and observ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Opiyo N,Molyneux E,Sinclair D,Garner P,English M

更新日期：2014-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) assessing the effects of an experience-based website as a resource for the self-management of chronic asthma. DESIGN AND SETTING:Feasibility, single-blind RCT in 2 regions of England. Randomisation used computer-generated random number seque...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Newhouse N,Martin A,Jawad S,Yu LM,Davoudianfar M,Locock L,Ziebland S,Powell J

更新日期：2016-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bariatric surgery is increasingly recognised as an effective treatment option for subjects with type 2 diabetes and obesity; however, there is no conclusive evidence on the superiority of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. The Oseberg study was designed to compare the effects of gastric bypass...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Borgeraas H,Hjelmesæth J,Birkeland KI,Fatima F,Grimnes JO,Gulseth HL,Halvorsen E,Hertel JK,Hillestad TOW,Johnson LK,Karlsen TI,Kolotkin RL,Kvan NP,Lindberg M,Lorentzen J,Nordstrand N,Sandbu R,Seeberg KA,Seip B,Svane

更新日期：2019-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In the context of a population that is growing older, and a number of high-profile scandals about care standards in hospital and community settings, having a skilled and knowledgeable workforce caring for older people is an ethical and policy imperative. Support workers make up the majority of the workforc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rycroft-Malone J,Burton C,Hall B,McCormack B,Nutley S,Seddon D,Williams L

更新日期：2014-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Owing to the high and increasing morbidity and mortality, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become a major public health problem worldwide. Although the majority of patients with COPD are in the early stages, little attention has been paid to them, in particular regarding to early interventi...

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authors： Li X,Zhou Y,Chen S,Zheng J,Zhong N,Ran P

更新日期：2014-02-18 00:00:00