Cross-sectional study of the use of antimicrobials following common infections by rural residents in Anhui, China.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Large gaps exist in the implementation of guideline recommendations for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk management. Electronic decision support (EDS) systems are promising interventions to close these gaps but few have undergone clinical trial evaluation in Australia. We have developed HealthTracker, a mul...

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authors： Peiris D,Usherwood T,Panaretto K,Harris M,Hunt J,Patel B,Zwar N,Redfern J,Macmahon S,Colagiuri S,Hayman N,Patel A

更新日期：2012-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Prevalence estimates of multimorbidity vary widely due to inconsistent definitions and measurement methods. This study examines the independent effects on prevalence estimates of how 'disease entity' is defined-as a single chronic condition or chapters/domains in the International Classification of Primary C...

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authors： Harrison C,Britt H,Miller G,Henderson J

更新日期：2014-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for discomfort in patients during gastroscopy. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:Randomised controlled trials will be searched electronically in several databases including OVID MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlle...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Wang W,Zhang T,Peng W,Wu J,Liu Z

更新日期：2014-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular morbidity is a major burden in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In this study, we compare the effect of a targeted, intensified, multifactorial intervention with that of conventional treatment of modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with early RA fulfi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Svensson AL,Christensen R,Persson F,Løgstrup BB,Giraldi A,Graugaard C,Fredberg U,Blegvad J,Thygesen T,Hansen IM,Colic A,Bagdat D,Ahlquist P,Jensen HS,Hørslev-Petersen K,Sheetal E,Christensen TG,Svendsen L,Emmertsen H

更新日期：2016-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe adverse drug events (ADEs) in children under intensive care, identify risk factors and tools that can detect ADEs early, and the impact on length of stay (LOS). DESIGN:A prospective observational study. SETTING:Paediatric intensive care unit of a tertiary care teaching hospital. PATIENTS:239 p...

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authors： Silva DC,Araujo OR,Arduini RG,Alonso CF,Shibata AR,Troster EJ

更新日期：2013-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adherence to and persistence of medications for chronic diseases remains poor and many interventions to improve medication use have only been modestly effective. Targeting interventions to patients who are most likely to benefit should improve their efficiency and clinical impact. This study aims to test t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lewey J,Wei W,Lauffenburger JC,Makanji S,Chant A,DiGeronimo J,Nanchanatt G,Jan S,Choudhry NK

更新日期：2017-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To complete a 30-year interrupted time-series analysis of the impact of austerity-related and prosperity-related events on the occurrence of suicide across Greece. SETTING:Greece from 1 January 1983 to 31 December 2012. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 11 505 suicides, 9079 by men and 2426 by women, occurring in Gr...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Branas CC,Kastanaki AE,Michalodimitrakis M,Tzougas J,Kranioti EF,Theodorakis PN,Carr BG,Wiebe DJ

更新日期：2015-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with caesarean delivery in Nigeria. DESIGN:This is a secondary analysis of the nationally representative 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) data. We carried out frequency tabulation, χ2 test, simple logistic regression and multivariable bina...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Adewuyi EO,Auta A,Khanal V,Tapshak SJ,Zhao Y

更新日期：2019-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate if the use of a transition team was feasible for patients with diabetes being discharged from hospital on injectable diabetes therapies. DESIGN:Pilot, randomised controlled trial. SETTING:The trial was conducted between 2014 and 2016 conjointly by a tertiary referral hospita...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pyrlis F,Ogrin R,Arthur S,Zhai C,Churilov L,Baqar S,Zajac JD,Ekinci EI

更新日期：2019-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To obtain the views of bereaved parents about their interactions with healthcare staff when their baby died just before or during labour. DESIGN:Qualitative in-depth interview study, following an earlier national survey. All interviews took place during 2011, either face-to-face or on the telephone. Data ana...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Downe S,Schmidt E,Kingdon C,Heazell AE

更新日期：2013-02-14 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：OBJECTIVE:To examine the associations between consumption of sweetened products, daytime sleepiness (DS) and psychological distress (PD) in a Catholic Middle-Eastern Canadian community, and to test the hypothesis that the association between DS and consumption of sweetened products is mediated by PD. DESIGN:A cross-se...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Moubarac JC,Cargo M,Receveur O,Daniel M

更新日期：2013-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rehabilitation is a key element in most cancer care policies in recognition of the often unmet physical, psychological and social needs among the rising numbers of patients with cancer. A systematic assessment of patients' needs and available rehabilitation services constitute the foundation for timely, co...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kristiansen M,Adamsen L,Hendriksen C

更新日期：2013-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the relationship between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and all-cause mortality among middle-aged and elderly Chinese population. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:This study used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. PARTICIPANTS:Middle-aged and ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhou L,Wu Y,Yu S,Shen Y,Ke C

更新日期：2020-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:1) To investigate patient and healthcare provider (HCP) knowledge, attitudes and barriers to handover and healthcare communication during inpatient care. 2) To explore potential interventions for improving the storage and transfer of healthcare information. DESIGN:Qualitative study comprising 41 semi-struct...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Humphries C,Jaganathan S,Panniyammakal J,Singh SK,Goenka S,Dorairaj P,Gill P,Greenfield S,Lilford R,Manaseki-Holland S

更新日期：2019-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effects on persons with chronic pain after 3 months of a group-based chronic pain self-management course compared with a drop-in, low-impact outdoor physical group activity on patient activation and a range of secondary outcomes. DESIGN:An open, pragmatic, parallel group randomised contro...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nøst TH,Steinsbekk A,Bratås O,Grønning K

更新日期：2018-12-09 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：INTRODUCTION:Root canal treatment is one of the oldest dental procedures for the treatment of endodontic infection. Extrusion of debris beyond the root apex during root canal instrumentation and subsequent persistence of pain are common complications. A systematic review of the evidence on reciprocating single-file ins...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ahmad MZ,Sadaf D,MacBain MM,Mohamed AN

更新日期：2020-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine factors and outcomes associated with ultra-early surgery for poor-grade aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH). DESIGN:A multicentre retrospective analysis, observational study. SETTING:High-volume teaching hospitals (more than 150 aSAH cases per year). PARTICIPANTS:118 patients with World...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zhao B,Zhao Y,Tan X,Cao Y,Wu J,Zhong M,Wang S

更新日期：2015-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Government efforts to address massive shortfalls in rural water and sanitation in India have centred on construction of community water sources and toilets for selected households. However, deficiencies with water quality and quantity at the household level and community coverage and actual use of toilets ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Reese H,Routray P,Torondel B,Sclar G,Delea MG,Sinharoy SS,Zambrano L,Caruso B,Mishra SR,Chang HH,Clasen T

更新日期：2017-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects on balance and walking of three models of stroke rehabilitation: early supported discharge with rehabilitation in a day unit or at home, and traditional uncoordinated treatment (control). DESIGN:Group comparison study within a randomised controlled trial. SETTING:Hospital stroke unit ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gjelsvik BE,Hofstad H,Smedal T,Eide GE,Næss H,Skouen JS,Frisk B,Daltveit S,Strand LI

更新日期：2014-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Published in 2018, the 5C scale is psychometrically validated to assess five psychological antecedents of vaccination (confidence, complacency, constraints, calculation and collective responsibility). The original version offers a validated English and German scale to assess these determinants with a short...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Betsch C,Bach Habersaat K,Deshevoi S,Heinemeier D,Briko N,Kostenko N,Kocik J,Böhm R,Zettler I,Wiysonge CS,Dubé È,Gagneur A,Botelho-Nevers E,Gagneux-Brunon A,Sivelä J

更新日期：2020-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the clinical, socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of individuals diagnosed with Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) in the community using a concomitant nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT, AptimaCombo2) as part of the (community-based) UK Chlamydia Screening Programme (CSP), with those diagnos...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cook PA,Evans-Jones J,Mallinson H,Wood M,Alloba F,Jones K,Strodtbeck S,Hanna-Bashara L

更新日期：2014-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common, disabling and costly medical condition. The patellofemoral joint is a critical source of pain in individuals with KOA, and coexistence of patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) and tibiofemoral osteoarthritis (TFOA) is sometimes observed. The identification of subgroups...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Sit RWS,Chan KKW,Yip BHK,Zhang DD,Reeves KD,Chan YH,Chung VCH,Wong SYS

更新日期：2018-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore potential associations between vitamin D status and risk of chronic low back pain (LBP) in a Norwegian cohort, and to investigate whether relationships depend on the season of blood sample collection. DESIGN:A nested case-control study in a prospective data set. SETTING:The Norwegian community-b...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Heuch I,Heuch I,Hagen K,Mai XM,Langhammer A,Zwart JA

更新日期：2017-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Depression is a common and disabling health problem that contributes to an important social and economic burden, particularly among the working age population. The deleterious effect of psychosocial work factors on depression has been documented. However, the most recent systematic reviews had restrictive ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Duchaine CS,Aubé K,Gilbert-Ouimet M,Bruno Pena Gralle AP,Vezina M,Ndjaboue R,Massamba VK,Trudel X,Lesage A,Moore L,Laurin D,Brisson C

更新日期：2019-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In patients with large abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), open surgical or endovascular aneurysm repair procedures are often used to minimise the risk of aneurysm-related rupture and death; however, aneurysm repair itself carries a high risk. Low cardiopulmonary fitness is associated with an increased risk o...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Tew GA,Weston M,Kothmann E,Batterham AM,Gray J,Kerr K,Martin D,Nawaz S,Yates D,Danjoux G

更新日期：2014-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is no definitive cure for Dupuytren disease (DD), and recurrence of finger contractures after treatment is common. Surgical fasciectomy is considered the standard treatment method for recurrence, although associated with a high incidence of complications. Collagenase injection, a non-surgical treatme...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nordenskjöld J,Lauritzson A,Waldén M,Kopylov P,Atroshi I

更新日期：2019-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Social Autopsy (SA) is an innovative strategy where a trained facilitator leads community groups through a structured, standardised analysis of the physical, environmental, cultural and social factors contributing to a serious, non-fatal health event or death. The discussion stimulated by the formal process ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Biswas A,Rahman F,Eriksson C,Halim A,Dalal K

更新日期：2016-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recreational drug use in the nightlife setting carries the risk of many negative consequences, such as violence, injuries, aberrant driving and sexual risk-taking. The aim of this study is to investigate recreational drug use and user characteristics among people visiting licensed premises, for example, ni...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nordfjærn T,Edland-Gryt M,Bretteville-Jensen AL,Buvik K,Gripenberg J

更新日期：2016-04-22 00:00:00