How timely is access to palliative care medicines in the community? A mixed methods study in a UK city.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) maintenance among nurses in China and to analyse the related factors influencing this variable. DESIGN:A cross-sectional survey. SETTING:Ninety-one hospitals at three different levels in Hunan Province...

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authors： Xu B,Zhang J,Hou J,Ma M,Gong Z,Tang S

更新日期：2020-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Placebo effects (true biopsychological effects not attributable to the active ingredients of medical technical interventions) can be attributed to several mechanisms, such as expectancy manipulation and empathy manipulation elicited by a provider's communication. So far, effects have primarily been shown i...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： van Vliet LM,van Dulmen S,Thiel B,van Deelen GW,Immerzeel S,Godfried MB,Bensing JM

更新日期：2017-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We analysed near-miss and injury events reported to the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System (NFFNMRS) to investigate the workplace hazards and safety concerns of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responders in the USA. METHODS:We reviewed 769 'non-fire emergency event' reports from the NFFNMRS u...

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authors： Taylor JA,Davis AL,Barnes B,Lacovara AV,Patel R

更新日期：2015-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the combination of factors most protective of developmental delay at age 2 among children exposed to poor maternal mental health. DESIGN:Observational cohort study. SETTING:Pregnant women were recruited from primary healthcare offices, the public health laboratory service and community posters i...

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authors： McDonald SW,Kehler HL,Tough SC

更新日期：2016-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate how accurately doctors estimated their performance on the General Medical Council's Tests of Competence pilot examinations. DESIGN:A cross-sectional survey design using a questionnaire method. SETTING:University College London Medical School. PARTICIPANTS:524 medical doctors working in a ran...

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authors： Mehdizadeh L,Sturrock A,Myers G,Khatib Y,Dacre J

更新日期：2014-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the views and experiences of patients on the care they have received while enrolled on the Northumberland High Risk Patient Programme (NHRPP). This programme involved case finding of frail patients using a multidisciplinary team (MDT)-led community case management programme, and support of patient...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gowing A,Dickinson C,Gorman T,Robinson L,Duncan R

更新日期：2016-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To adapt a Canadian algorithm for the identification of female cases of breast cancer (BC) deaths to German health insurance claims data and to test and validate the algorithm by comparing results with official cause of death (CoD) data on the individual and the population level. DESIGN:Validation study, sec...

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authors： Langner I,Ohlmeier C,Haug U,Hense HW,Czwikla J,Zeeb H

更新日期：2019-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:While bidirectional relationships exist between body weight and physical activity, direction of causality remains uncertain and previous studies have been limited by self-reported activity or weight and small sample size. We investigated the prospective relationships between weight and physical activity. DE...

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authors： Preiss D,Thomas LE,Wojdyla DM,Haffner SM,Gill JM,Yates T,Davies MJ,Holman RR,McMurray JJ,Califf RM,Kraus WE,NAVIGATOR Investigators.

更新日期：2015-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Foot problems (FP) may be considered to be a prevalent conditions in people but there is limited evidence of their effect on the quality of life (QoL) related to foot health in men and women. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of FPs on both overall foot health and QoL, stratified by gender. DESI...

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authors： López-López D,Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo R,Losa-Iglesias ME,Palomo-López P,Rodríguez-Sanz D,Brandariz-Pereira JM,Calvo-Lobo C

更新日期：2018-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the metrics and findings of studies evaluating effects of drug decriminalisation or legal regulation on drug availability, use or related health and social harms globally. DESIGN:Systematic review with narrative synthesis. DATA SOURCES:We searched MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science and six...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Scheim AI,Maghsoudi N,Marshall Z,Churchill S,Ziegler C,Werb D

更新日期：2020-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To consolidate and assess information on counterfeit medicines subject to pharmaceutical alerts issued by the Peruvian Medicines Regulatory Authority over 18 years (1997-2014) of health monitoring and enforcement. DESIGN:A retrospective review of drug alerts. SETTING:A search of the website of the General D...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Medina E,Bel E,Suñé JM

更新日期：2016-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to explore whether reducing the material supplied to external experts during peer review and decreasing the burden of response would maintain review quality into prioritising research questions for a major research funder. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:Clinical experts who agreed to r...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cook A,Streit E,Davage G

更新日期：2017-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Epilepsy is a common neurological condition affecting between 3% and 3.5% of the Australian population at some point in their lifetime. The effective management of chronic and complex conditions such as epilepsy requires person-centred and coordinated care across sectors, from primary to tertiary healthcar...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rapport F,Hutchinson K,Herkes GK,Bleasel A,Nikpour A,Ryder T,Wong C,Bartley M,Ireland C,Coleman H,Todd L,Groot W,Kerr M,Vagholkar S,Shears G,Braithwaite J

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate glycaemic durability with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors in type 2 diabetes. DESIGN:A systematic review and meta-analysis of long-term randomised trials of DPP-4 inhibitors on haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) was conducted. Electronic searches were carried out on the following databases: MEDLI...

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authors： Esposito K,Chiodini P,Maiorino MI,Bellastella G,Capuano A,Giugliano D

更新日期：2014-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aims to examine the tracking and predictability of physical activity in old age from overall physical activity and participation in sport, recreational activity and walking in mid-life. DESIGN:Prospective population-based cohort study. SETTING:British Regional Heart Study participants recruited ...

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authors： Aggio D,Papacosta O,Lennon L,Whincup P,Wannamethee G,Jefferis BJ

更新日期：2017-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Institutional care has been strongly promoted in China to meet seniors' long-term care needs. Empty-nest elderly, in comparison with their counterparts, have less social support and fewer caring networks. This study aimed to compare the utilisation willingness for institutional care and its predictors betw...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Qian Y,Qin W,Zhou C,Ge D,Zhang L,Sun L

更新日期：2018-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess compliance with 2010 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance on cancer services relating to the management of basal cell carcinomas (BCC) in the community, where except in specific circumstances it is recommended that only low-risk BCCs should be excised routinely. DESIGN...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cole SJ,Howes R,Meehan C,Cole R

更新日期：2019-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine burn-out levels and associated factors among healthcare personnel working in a tertiary hospital of a highly burdened area of north-east Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN:Observational study conducted from 21 April to 6 May 2020 using a web-based questionnaire. SETTING:Research conduct...

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authors： Lasalvia A,Amaddeo F,Porru S,Carta A,Tardivo S,Bovo C,Ruggeri M,Bonetto C

更新日期：2021-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is caused by complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway resulting in repeated episodes of interrupted or shallow breaths. OSA is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The prevalence is estimated to range from 3% to 7% in the general population but may ...

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authors： Dong Z,Hong BY,Yu AM,Cathey J,Shariful Islam SM,Wang C

更新日期：2018-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSS) which consists of 7 photographs of different stool forms allows assessment of stool consistency (scale 1 for hard lumps to scale 7 for watery stools), in an objective manner in adults. The BSS is also sometimes used to characterise the stools of infants and young children...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Vandenplas Y,Szajewska H,Benninga M,Di Lorenzo C,Dupont C,Faure C,Miqdadi M,Osatakul S,Ribes-Konickx C,Saps M,Shamir R,Staiano A,BITSS Study Group.

更新日期：2017-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Bariatric surgery is the most clinically effective treatment for people with severe and complex obesity, however, the psychosocial outcomes are less clear. Follow-up care after bariatric surgery is known to be important, but limited guidance exists on what this should entail, particularly related to psycholo...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Coulman KD,MacKichan F,Blazeby JM,Donovan JL,Owen-Smith A

更新日期：2020-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To clarify prognostic factors for idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM)-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD). DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis using the Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation system. DATA SOURCES:Medline, EMBASE and Science Citation Index Expanded ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kamiya H,Panlaqui OM,Izumi S,Sozu T

更新日期：2018-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:With a marginally effective vaccine and no significant breakthroughs in new treatments, a sensitive and specific method to distinguish active tuberculosis from latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) would allow for early diagnosis and limit the spread of the pathogen. The analysis of multiple cytokine profiles...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Qiu B,Liu Q,Li Z,Song H,Xu D,Ji Y,Jiang Y,Tian D,Wang J

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a prediction model for identifying women at increased risk of developing gestational hypertension (GH) in Ghana. DESIGN:A prospective study. We used frequencies for descriptive analysis, χ2 test for associations and logistic regression to derive the prediction model. Discrimination wa...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Antwi E,Groenwold RH,Browne JL,Franx A,Agyepong IA,Koram KA,Klipstein-Grobusch K,Grobbee DE

更新日期：2017-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors have less upper gastrointestinal toxicity than traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, both COX-2 inhibitors and traditional NSAIDs may be associated with adverse cardiovascular side effects. Data from randomised and observational studies sug...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Macdonald TM,Mackenzie IS,Wei L,Hawkey CJ,Ford I,SCOT study group collaborators.

更新日期：2013-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The transfer of patient care between the intensive care unit (ICU) and the hospital ward is associated with increased risk of medical error and adverse events. This study will describe patient transfer from ICU to hospital ward by documenting (1) patient, family and provider experiences related to ICU tran...

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authors： Buchner DL,Bagshaw SM,Dodek P,Forster AJ,Fowler RA,Lamontagne F,Turgeon AF,Potestio M,Stelfox HT

更新日期：2015-07-08 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...

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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：INTRODUCTION:People are living longer; however, they are not necessarily experiencing good health and well-being as they age. Many older adults live with multiple chronic conditions (MCC), and complex health issues, which adversely affect their day-to-day functioning and overall quality of life. As a result, they frequ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Commisso E,McGilton KS,Ayala AP,Andrew MK,Bergman H,Beaudet L,Dubé V,Gray M,Hale L,Keatings M,Marshall EG,McElhaney J,Morgan D,Parrott E,Ploeg J,Sampalli T,Stephens D,Vedel I,Walker J,Wodchis WP,Puts MTE

更新日期：2017-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Previous research shows that patients with an implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) have a fourfold increased mortality risk when suffering from anxiety compared with ICD patients without anxiety. This research supports the screening of ICD patients for anxiety with the purpose of starting relevant in...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Berg SK,Herning M,Svendsen JH,Christensen AV,Thygesen LC

更新日期：2016-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore whether knowledge about the harms of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) influences UK university students' sun-related behaviours and examine in depth their attitudes towards: sun protection, natural and artificial tanning behaviours. DESIGN:Qualitative methodology with 15 semistructured, individual int...

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authors： Kirk L,Greenfield S

更新日期：2017-03-13 00:00:00