Association between caring for grandchildren and feelings of loneliness, social isolation and social network size: a cross-sectional study of community dwelling adults in Germany.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study was designed to investigate the effect of alcohol intoxication on clinical presentation of hospitalised adult trauma patients at a Level I trauma centre using propensity score matching. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:Taiwan. PARTICIPANTS:Detailed data of 929 hospitalised adult trauma pat...

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authors： Peng SH,Hsu SY,Kuo PJ,Rau CS,Cheng YA,Hsieh CH

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects more than 1 million UK women with associated healthcare costs of £158 million annually. Current evidence supporting interventions when no underlying pathology is identified is very limited and treatment is frequently inadequate. Gabapentin (a GABA analogue) is efficacious ...

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authors： Vincent K,Baranowski A,Bhattacharya S,Birch J,Cheong Y,Cregg R,Daniels J,Hewitt CA,Macfarlane GJ,Middleton L,Szubert W,Tracey I,Williams ACC,Horne AW

更新日期：2018-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To update the estimation of the adult HIV prevalence and number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in India for the year 2008-2009 with the combination of improved data and methods. DESIGN:Based on HIV sentinel surveillance (HSS) data and a set of epidemiological assumptions, estimates of HIV prevalence and ...

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authors： Pandey A,Sahu D,Bakkali T,Reddy D,Venkatesh S,Kant S,Bhattacharya M,Raj Y,Haldar P,Bhardwaj D,Chandra N

更新日期：2012-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Head injury is a common reason for emergency department (ED) attendance. Around 1% of patients have life-threatening injuries, while 80% of patients are discharged. National guidelines (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)) were introduced in Scotland with the aim of achieving early identificat...

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authors： Marincowitz C,Lecky FE,Morris E,Allgar V,Sheldon TA

更新日期：2018-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This umbrella review summarises and critically appraises the evidence on the effects of regulated or high-volume perinatal care on outcome among very low birth weight/very preterm infants born in countries with neonatal mortality <5/1000 births. INTERVENTION/EXPOSITION:Perinatal regionalisation, centralisati...

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authors： Walther F,Küster DB,Bieber A,Rüdiger M,Malzahn J,Schmitt J,Deckert S

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sex and relationship education (SRE) is regarded as vital to improving young people's sexual health, but a third of schools in England lacks good SRE and government guidance is outdated. We aimed to identify what makes SRE programmes effective, acceptable, sustainable and capable of faithful implementation. ...

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authors： Pound P,Denford S,Shucksmith J,Tanton C,Johnson AM,Owen J,Hutten R,Mohan L,Bonell C,Abraham C,Campbell R

更新日期：2017-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine barriers and facilitators to sustaining a sexual health continuous quality improvement (CQI) programme in clinics serving remote Aboriginal communities in Australia. DESIGN:Qualitative study. SETTING:Primary health care services serving remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, Au...

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authors： Gunaratnam P,Schierhout G,Brands J,Maher L,Bailie R,Ward J,Guy R,Rumbold A,Ryder N,Fairley CK,Donovan B,Moore L,Kaldor J,Bell S

更新日期：2019-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was aimed to explore parents' experience of assisting children affected by tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) with subependymal giant-cell astrocytoma (SEGA) manifestation, in order to understand their caring needs and expectation of support. SETTING AND PROCEDURE:The study was designed according to...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Graffigna G,Bosio C,Cecchini I

更新日期：2013-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Guidelines and training initiatives (G/TIs) are available to support communication in cross-cultural consultations but are rarely implemented in routine practice in primary care. As part of the European Union RESTORE project, our objective was to explore whether the available G/TIs make sense to migrants and...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lionis C,Papadakaki M,Saridaki A,Dowrick C,O'Donnell CA,Mair FS,van den Muijsenbergh M,Burns N,de Brún T,O'Reilly de Brún M,van Weel-Baumgarten E,Spiegel W,MacFarlane A

更新日期：2016-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is frequently discontinued after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation, which could increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs). Few studies have attempted to improve DAPT adherence through web-based social media. OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of socia...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Sun GL,Lei L,Liu L,Liu J,He Y,Guo Z,Dai X,He L,Chen SQ,Liang Y,Ye J,Hu Y,Chen G,Chen JY,Liu Y

更新日期：2020-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Obtaining informed consent is a cornerstone requirement of conducting ethical research. Traditional paper-based consent is often excessively lengthy and may fail to achieve the desired participant understanding of study requirements. Multimedia tools including video and audio may be a useful alternative. This...

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authors： Chapman N,McWhirter R,Armstrong MK,Fonseca R,Campbell JA,Nelson M,Schultz MG,Sharman JE

更新日期：2020-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cancer of the oral cavity is the leading malignancy among males in Sri Lanka, and sixth among women. This study aimed to estimate costs of managing patients with oral cancer (OCA) in Sri Lanka for a 12 month period from diagnosis. DESIGN:Hospital based costing study. SETTINGS:Four selected cancer treatment ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Amarasinghe H,Jayasinghe RD,Dharmagunawardene D,Attygalla M,Scuffham PA,Johnson N,Kularatna S

更新日期：2019-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Eye diseases and visual impairment more commonly affect elderly adults, thus, the majority of ophthalmic cohort studies have focused on older adults. Cohort studies on the ocular health of younger adults, on the other hand, have been few. The Raine Study is a longitudinal study that has been following a co...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lee SS,Lingham G,Yazar S,Sanfilippo PG,Charng J,Chen FK,Hewitt AW,Ng F,Hammond C,Straker LM,Eastwood PR,MacGregor S,Rose KA,Lucas RM,Guggenheim JA,Saw SM,Coroneo MT,He M,Mackey DA

更新日期：2020-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore utilisation patterns of asthma medication before, during and after pregnancy as recorded in seven European population-based databases. DESIGN:A descriptive drug utilisation study. SETTING:7 electronic healthcare databases in Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Italy (Emilia Romagna and Tuscany), W...

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authors： Charlton RA,Pierini A,Klungsøyr K,Neville AJ,Jordan S,de Jong-van den Berg LT,Thayer D,Bos HJ,Puccini A,Hansen AV,Gini R,Engeland A,Nybo Andersen AM,Dolk H,Garne E

更新日期：2016-01-19 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：INTRODUCTION:The study 'Mental healthcare provision for adults with intellectual disability and a mental disorder' (MEMENTA) is a cross-sectional epidemiological study carried out in three different regions of Germany. Its main aim is to assess the prevalence of mental disorders in adults with intellectual disability (...

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authors： Koch A,Vogel A,Holzmann M,Pfennig A,Salize HJ,Puschner B,Schützwohl M

更新日期：2014-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to assess the determinants of BCG vaccination in Ethiopia from 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS). SETTING:Since Ethiopia has nine regional states and two administrative cities, sample was taken from all the divisions. The population-based sample was intended to...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Tsehay AK,Worku GT,Alemu YM

更新日期：2019-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated whether self-reported disability was associated with mortality in adults in rural Malawi. SETTING:Karonga Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS), Northern Malawi. PARTICIPANTS:All adults aged 18 and over residing in the HDSS were eligible to participate. During annual censuses in 2...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Prynn JE,Dube A,Mkandawire J,Koole O,Geis S,Mwaiyeghele E,Mwiba O,Price AJ,Kachiwanda L,Nyirenda M,Kuper H,Crampin AC

更新日期：2020-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Acne Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) was set up to identify and rank treatment uncertainties by bringing together people with acne, and professionals providing care within and beyond the National Health Service (NHS). SETTING:The UK with international participation. PARTICIPANTS:Teenagers and adults...

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authors： Layton A,Eady EA,Peat M,Whitehouse H,Levell N,Ridd M,Cowdell F,Patel M,Andrews S,Oxnard C,Fenton M,Firkins L

更新日期：2015-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Reducing the time between the onset of the first symptoms of cancer and the first consultation with a doctor (patient delay) is essential to improve the vital prognosis and quality of life of patients. Longer patient delay is linked to the already known sociodemographic, socioeconomic, socioeducational, so...

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authors： Christophe V,Leroy T,Seillier M,Duthilleul C,Julieron M,Clisant S,Foncel J,Vallet F,Lefebvre JL

更新日期：2014-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess whether Portuguese family physicians perform preventive health services in accordance with scientific evidence, based on the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:Primary healthcare, Portuguese National Health Service. ...

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authors： Martins C,Azevedo LF,Santos C,Sá L,Santos P,Couto M,Pereira A,Hespanhol A

更新日期：2014-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility of an innovative peer intervention promoting healthy eating and physical activity, which purposefully selected peer facilitators according to socioeconomic status to target less-advantaged overweight receivers. SETTING:Nine high schools, two middle schools. PARTICIPANTS:One hundr...

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authors： Saez L,Legrand K,Alleyrat C,Ramisasoa S,Langlois J,Muller L,Omorou AY,De Lavenne R,Kivits J,Lecomte E,Briançon S,PRALIMAP-INÈS Trial Group.

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although physical activity may reduce disease burden, fatigue and disability, and improve quality of life among people with multiple sclerosis (MS), many people with MS are physically inactive and spend significant time in sedentary behaviour. Behaviour change interventions may assist people with MS to inc...

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authors： Ryan JM,Fortune J,Stennett A,Kilbride C,Anokye N,Victor C,Hendrie W,Abdul M,DeSouza L,Lavelle G,Brewin D,David L,Norris M

更新日期：2017-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often a multimorbid condition and progression to more severe disease is commonly associated with increased management requirements, including lifestyle change, more medication and greater clinician involvement. This study explored patients' and kidney care team's perspectives o...

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authors： Hounkpatin HO,Leydon GM,Veighey K,Armstrong K,Santer M,Taal MW,Annells P,May C,Roderick PJ,Fraser SD

更新日期：2020-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the appropriateness of cases presenting to the emergency department (ED) following ambulance-based secondary telephone triage. DESIGN:A pragmatic retrospective cohort analysis of all the planned and unplanned ED presentations within 48 hours of a secondary telephone triage. SETTING:The second...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Eastwood K,Smith K,Morgans A,Stoelwinder J

更新日期：2017-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To use newly available self-assigned ethnicity information to investigate variation in breast cancer screening uptake for women from the 16 specific ethnic groups within the broad Asian, Black and White groups that previous studies report. SETTING:National cancer screening programme services within London. ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jack RH,Møller H,Robson T,Davies EA

更新日期：2014-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to analyse the rate of knee arthroplasty in the population of patients with a history of arthroscopic chondroplasty of the knee, in England, over 10 years, with comparison to general population data for patients without a history of chondroplasty. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort stu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Abram SGF,Palmer AJR,Judge A,Beard DJ,Price AJ

更新日期：2020-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Risk calculators (RCs) are easy-to-use tools considering available clinical variables that could help to select those patients with risk of prostate cancer (PCa) who should undergo a prostate biopsy. OBJECTIVE:To perform a comparison for the prediction of significant PCa (SigPCa) between the European Rand...

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authors： Gomez Gomez E,Salamanca Bustos JJ,Carrasco Valiente J,Fernandez Rueda JL,Blanca A,Valero Rosa J,Bravo Arrebola I,Marquez López J,Jimenez Vacas JM,Luque R,Requena Tapia MJ

更新日期：2019-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:International clinical guidelines consistently endorse the promotion of self-management (SM), including physical activity for patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and osteoarthritis (OA). Patients frequently receive individual treatment and advice to self-manage from physiotherapists in primary care,...

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authors： Hurley DA,Hall AM,Currie-Murphy L,Pincus T,Kamper S,Maher C,McDonough SM,Lonsdale C,Walsh NE,Guerin S,Segurado R,Matthews J,SOLAS Trial Team.

更新日期：2016-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Exposure to electric shock has been associated with an increased risk of developing delayed cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac diseases. We examined whether electric shock patients have an increased risk of developing cardiac disease, cardiac arrhythmias or death compared with the general Danish population. DES...

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authors： Hansen SM,Riahi S,Hjortshøj S,Mortensen R,Køber L,Søgaard P,Torp-Pedersen C

更新日期：2017-08-28 00:00:00