Protocol for the development of a core indicator set for reporting burn wound infection in trials: ICon-B study.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report the distribution and predictors of insulin resistance (IR) in young people presenting to primary care-based mental health services. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. SETTING:Headspace-linked clinics operated by the Brain and Mind Centre of the University of Sydney. PARTICIPANTS:768 young people (66% femal...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Scott EM,Carpenter JS,Iorfino F,Cross SPM,Hermens DF,Gehue J,Wilson C,White D,Naismith SL,Guastella AJ,Hickie IB

更新日期：2019-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:No intervention has been shown to prevent falls poststroke. We aimed to determine if perturbation-based balance training (PBT) can reduce falls in daily life among individuals with chronic stroke. DESIGN:Assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial. SETTING:Two academic hospitals in an urban area. INTERVE...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mansfield A,Aqui A,Danells CJ,Knorr S,Centen A,DePaul VG,Schinkel-Ivy A,Brooks D,Inness EL,Mochizuki G

更新日期：2018-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Oral health inequality in children is a widespread and well-documented problem in oral healthcare. However, objective and reliable methods to determine these inequalities in all oral health aspects, including both dental attendance and oral health, are rather scarce. AIMS:To explore oral health inequalities...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lambert MJ,Vanobbergen JSN,Martens LC,De Visschere LMJ

更新日期：2017-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Compared with controls, multiple sclerosis (MS) patients die, on average, 7-14 years prematurely. Previously, we reported that, 21 years after their participation in the pivotal randomised, controlled trial (RCT) of interferon β-1b, mortality was reduced by 46-47% in the two groups who received active therap...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Goodin DS,Ebers GC,Cutter G,Cook SD,O'Donnell T,Reder AT,Kremenchutzky M,Oger J,Rametta M,Beckmann K,Knappertz V

更新日期：2012-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the impact of a patient-specific national programme targeting older Australians and health professionals that aimed to increase use of emollient moisturisers to reduce to the risk of skin tears. DESIGN:A prospective cohort intervention. PARTICIPANTS:The intervention targeted 52 778 Australian G...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Moffat AK,Westaway KP,Apajee J,Frank O,Shute R,Weston C,Blacker N,Le Blanc VT,Kalisch Ellett LM,Pratt NL,Roughead EE

更新日期：2020-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To more clearly define the landscape of digital medical devices subject to US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight, this analysis leverages publicly available regulatory documents to characterise the prevalence and trends of software and cybersecurity features in regulated medical devices. DESIGN:We...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Stern AD,Gordon WJ,Landman AB,Kramer DB

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Persistent postconcussive symptoms (PCSs) is the persistence of somatic, cognitive, physical, psychological and/or behavioural changes lasting more than 1 month following concussion. Persistent concussion impacts the quality of life through impaired cognition, memory and attention affecting school performa...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Zemek R,Osmond MH,Barrowman N,Pediatric Emergency Research Canada (PERC) Concussion Team.

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Administering medication to hospitalised infants and children is a complex process at high risk of error. Failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) is a proactive tool used to analyse risks, identify failures before they happen and prioritise remedial measures. To examine the hazards associated with the process...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lago P,Bizzarri G,Scalzotto F,Parpaiola A,Amigoni A,Putoto G,Perilongo G

更新日期：2012-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess scientific publication and map research gaps on access to medicines (ATM) in Latin American and the Caribbean low-income and middle-income countries (LMIC). DESIGN:Scoping review. Two independent reviewers assessed studies for inclusion and extracted data from each study. INFORMATION SOURCES:Searc...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Emmerick IC,Oliveira MA,Luiza VL,Azeredo TB,Bigdeli M

更新日期：2013-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The health benefits of professional sport dissipate after retirement unless an active lifestyle is adopted, yet reasons for adopting an active or inactive lifestyle after retirement from sport are poorly understood. Elite cricket is all-encompassing, requiring a high volume of activity and unique physical de...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Filbay SR,Bishop FL,Peirce N,Jones ME,Arden NK

更新日期：2017-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Since the 1990s, pregnancy hypertension rates have declined in some countries, but not all. Increasing rates of early planned delivery (before the due date) have been hypothesised as the reason for the decline. The aim of this study was to explore whether early planned delivery can partly explain the declinin...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Roberts CL,Algert CS,Morris JM,Ford JB

更新日期：2015-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 (FDAMA) and the FDA Amendment Act of 2007 (FDAAA), respectively, established mandates for registration of interventional human research studies on the website clinicaltrials.gov (CTG) and for posting of results of completed studies. OBJECTIVE:To charac...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gill CJ

更新日期：2012-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To project the proportion of population 65+ years with severe long-term activity limitations from 2017 to 2047. DESIGN:Large population study. SETTING:Population living in private households of the European Union (EU) and neighbouring countries. PARTICIPANTS:Participants from the EU Statistics on Income an...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Scherbov S,Weber D

更新日期：2017-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the minimal disease activity (MDA) rate over time in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) receiving antitumour necrosis factor agents, evaluate prognostic factors of MDA achievement and identify the most common unmet criteria among MDA achievers. DESIGN:Biologic Treatment Registry Across Canad...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rahman P,Zummer M,Bessette L,Baer P,Haraoui B,Chow A,Kelsall J,Kapur S,Rampakakis E,Psaradellis E,Lehman AJ,Nantel F,Osborne B,Tkaczyk C

更新日期：2017-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sickness absence after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is frequent due to postconcussive symptoms. We examined labour market attachment following mTBI up to 5 years postinjury. DESIGN AND SETTING:Nationwide cohort study with register follow-up. PARTICIPANTS:Patients between 18 and 60 years with mTBI (In...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Graff HJ,Siersma V,Møller A,Kragstrup J,Andersen LL,Egerod I,Malá Rytter H

更新日期：2019-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the design and findings of recruitment studies in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) involving patients with an unscheduled hospital admission (UHA), to consider how to optimise recruitment in future RCTs of this nature. DESIGN:Studies within the ORRCA database (Online Resource for Recruitment R...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rowlands C,Rooshenas L,Fairhurst K,Rees J,Gamble C,Blazeby JM

更新日期：2018-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe public understanding and use of antibiotics. DESIGN:Ipsos MORI Capibus survey of randomly-selected households. SETTING:England, January-April 2017. PARTICIPANTS:2283 adults (≥15 years) including 777 parents of children <5 years old. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS:The main survey was undertaken ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： McNulty CAM,Collin SM,Cooper E,Lecky DM,Butler CC

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the variation in sugar and energy content of cakes and biscuits available in the UK. DESIGN:We carried out a cross-sectional survey in 2016 of 381 cakes and 481 biscuits available in nine main UK supermarkets. METHODS:The sugar and energy content was collected from product packaging and nutr...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hashem KM,He FJ,Alderton SA,MacGregor GA

更新日期：2018-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obesity is significant risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE); however, the related mechanisms remain unclear. Previous studies have suggested that this might be related to physical factors including anthropometric measures. We intend to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective st...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kaze AD,Bigna JJ,Nansseu JR,Noubiap JJ

更新日期：2018-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) provides opportunities for improved cost savings, but in the UK, implementation is patchy and a variety of service models are in use. The slow uptake in the UK and Europe is due to a number of clinical, financial and logistical issues, including concern about...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Twiddy M,Czoski Murray CJ,Mason SJ,Meads D,Wright JM,Mitchell ED,Minton J,CIVAS study team.

更新日期：2018-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate mortality in adults with intellectual disabilities: rates, causes, place, demographic and clinical predictors. DESIGN:Cohort study with record linkage to death data. SETTING:General community. PARTICIPANTS:961/1023 (94%) adults (16-83 years; mean=44.1 years; 54.6% male) with intellectual di...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cooper SA,Allan L,Greenlaw N,McSkimming P,Jasilek A,Henderson A,McCowan C,Kinnear D,Melville C

更新日期：2020-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The serial interval is the time between symptom onsets in an infector-infectee pair. The generation time, also known as the generation interval, is the time between infection events in an infector-infectee pair. The serial interval and the generation time are key parameters for assessing the dynamics of a disease. A n...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Griffin J,Casey M,Collins Á,Hunt K,McEvoy D,Byrne A,McAloon C,Barber A,Lane EA,More S

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Identification of rehospitalisations for heart failure and contributing factors flags health policy intervention opportunities designed to deliver care at a most effective and efficient level. Recognising that heart failure is a condition for which timely and appropriate outpatient care can potentially preve...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Moita B,Marques AP,Camacho AM,Leão Neves P,Santana R

更新日期：2019-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Asthma is a variable lung condition whereby patients experience periods of controlled and uncontrolled asthma symptoms. Patients who experience prolonged periods of uncontrolled asthma have a higher incidence of exacerbations and increased morbidity and mortality rates. The ability to determine and to pred...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Honkoop PJ,Simpson A,Bonini M,Snoeck-Stroband JB,Meah S,Fan Chung K,Usmani OS,Fowler S,Sont JK

更新日期：2017-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore: (A) the underlying motivators and barriers to smoking cessation among young Arabic speaking smokers and (B) to examine the suitability and preferences for tobacco cessation interventions (specifically text messages) and study the possibility of enrollment methods for a randomised controlled study...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Elobaid YE,Jabari AL,Al Hamiz A,Al Kaddour AR,Bakir S,Barazi H,Kazim E,Sherman S,Ali R

更新日期：2019-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To further identify the single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that contribute to the genetic susceptibility to sarcoidosis, we examined the potential association between sarcoidosis and 15 SNPs of the ANXA11 gene. DESIGN:A case-control study. SETTING:A tuberculosis unit in a hospital of the university in ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Feng X,Zang S,Yang Y,Zhao S,Li Y,Gao X,Zhang L

更新日期：2014-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gyejibongneyong-hwan (GBH), also known as Guizhi Fuling formula, and is widely used for uterine fibroids in East Asian countries. Many clinical trials assessing the efficacy and safety of GBH formula for the treatment of dysmenorrhoea have been reported. This review will assess the clinical evidence for an...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lee JA,Park S,Jung J,Jun JH,Choi J,Lee MS

更新日期：2016-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the feasibility, discriminant validity and concurrent validity of the Health Status Classification System-Preschool (HSCS-PS) in children aged 3 years in a large community sample in the Netherlands. DESIGN/SETTING:A prospective population-based cohort in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. PARTICIPANTS...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Fang X,Bai G,Windhorst DA,Feeny D,Saigal S,Duijts L,Jaddoe VWV,Hu S,Jin C,Raat H

更新日期：2018-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to examine the impact of gender and expected gender roles on the career development of young female traditional Korean medicine (KM) doctors. DESIGN:We conducted semistructured interviews to examine the experiences of study subjects regarding early career choices, employment, job performance ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Chun SE,Lee JH,Lee JE,Lee SMK,Leem J,Kim H

更新日期：2019-08-21 00:00:00

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