Health and long-term care of the elderly with dementia in rural Thailand: a cross-sectional survey through their caregivers.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of health workers about multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) prevention and control. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTINGS:A cross-sectional study was conducted at Gondar University Referral Hospital and Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Ran...

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authors： Alene KA,Adane AA,Yifiru S,Bitew BD,Adane A,Koye DN

更新日期：2019-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the feasibility of manual segmentation by users of different backgrounds in a previously developed multifeature computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) system to classify melanocytic and non-melanocytic skin lesions based on conventional digital photographic images. METHODS:In total, 347 conventional...

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authors： Chang WY,Huang A,Chen YC,Lin CW,Tsai J,Yang CK,Huang YT,Wu YF,Chen GS

更新日期：2015-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study estimates the costs and potential savings associated with all eConsult cases completed between 1 April 2014 and 31 March 2015. DESIGN:Costing evaluation from the societal perspective estimating the costs and potential savings associated with all eConsults completed during the study period. SETTIN...

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authors： Liddy C,Drosinis P,Deri Armstrong C,McKellips F,Afkham A,Keely E

更新日期：2016-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Perioperative benzodiazepines are used because of their anxiolytic, sedative and amnestic effects. Evidence has demonstrated an association of benzodiazepines with adverse neuropsychiatric effects. Nonetheless, because of their potential benefits, perioperative benzodiazepines continue to be used routinely...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Spence J,Young J,Alhazzani W,Whitlock R,D'Aragon F,Um K,Mazer D,Beaver C,Jacobsohn E,Belley-Cote E

更新日期：2019-12-11 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...

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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:South Africa has achieved significant success with its tobacco control policy. Between 1994 and 2012, the real price of cigarettes increased by 229%, while regular smoking prevalence decreased from about 31% to 18.2%. METHODS:Cigarette prices and socioeconomic variables are used to examine the determinants ...

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authors： Vellios N,van Walbeek C

更新日期：2016-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this mixed-methods study were to assess the uptake, sustainability and influence of the Footprints Project. SETTING:Twenty-two-bed university-affiliated ICU in Hamilton, Canada. PARTICIPANTS:ICU patients admitted and their families, as well as clinicians. INTERVENTIONS:We developed a per...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hoad N,Swinton M,Takaoka A,Tam B,Shears M,Waugh L,Toledo F,Clarke FJ,Duan EH,Soth M,Cook DJ

更新日期：2019-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus (HCV) that can seriously damage the liver and is spread mainly through blood-to-blood contact with an infected person. Over 85% of individuals who have HCV in Scotland became infected following injecting drug use. Since people who inject drugs (PWID) are the main source o...

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authors： Inglis SK,Beer LJ,Byrne C,Malaguti A,Robinson E,Sharkey C,Gillings K,Stephens B,Dillon JF

更新日期：2019-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examines the association between profession-specific work environments and the 7-day mortality of patients admitted to these units with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), stroke and hip fracture. DESIGN:A cross-sectional study combining patient mortality data extracted from the South-Eastern Norwa...

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authors： Brubakk K,Svendsen MV,Hofoss D,Hansen TM,Barach P,Tjomsland O

更新日期：2019-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether clinicians differ in how they evaluate and interpret diagnostic test information. DESIGN:Systematic review. DATA SOURCES:MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO from inception to September 2013; bibliographies of retrieved studies, experts and citation search of key included studies. ELIGIBILITY C...

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authors： Whiting PF,Davenport C,Jameson C,Burke M,Sterne JA,Hyde C,Ben-Shlomo Y

更新日期：2015-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between maternal employment precarity and infant low birth weight (LBW), and to assess if this association differs by race/ethnicity. METHODS:Data were collected from 2871 women enrolled in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 and the National Longitudinal Survey of ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Patil D,Enquobahrie DA,Peckham T,Seixas N,Hajat A

更新日期：2020-01-09 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...

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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：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effectiveness of early assisted discharge for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, with home care provided by generic community nurses, compared with usual hospital care. DESIGN:Prospective, randomised controlled and multicentre trial with 3-month follow-up. SETTING:...

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authors： Utens CM,Goossens LM,Smeenk FW,Rutten-van Mölken MP,van Vliet M,Braken MW,van Eijsden LM,van Schayck OC

更新日期：2012-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine geographic variation in use of surgery for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI), mainly midurethral mesh tape insertions, in the English National Health Service (NHS). DESIGN:National cohort study. SETTING:NHS hospitals. PARTICIPANTS:27 997 women aged 20 years or older who had a first SUI su...

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authors： Mamza JB,Geary RS,El-Hamamsy D,Cromwell DA,Duckett J,Monga A,Toozs-Hobson P,Mahmood T,Wilson A,Tincello DG,van der Meulen JH,Gurol Urganci I

更新日期：2019-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the association of workplace social capital (WSC), including structural and cognitive dimensions, with refraining from seeking medical care (RSMC) among Japanese employees. DESIGN:One-year prospective cohort study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:We surveyed 8770 employees (6881 men and 1889 women) ag...

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authors： Inoue A,Tsutsumi A,Eguchi H,Kachi Y,Shimazu A,Miyaki K,Takahashi M,Kurioka S,Enta K,Kosugi Y,Totsuzaki T,Kawakami N

更新日期：2020-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is a controversy about the impact of economic crisis on suicide rates in Greece. We analysed recent suicide data to identify who has been most affected and the relationships to economic and labour market indicators. SETTING:Greece. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES:Age-specific and sex-specific ...

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authors： Rachiotis G,Stuckler D,McKee M,Hadjichristodoulou C

更新日期：2015-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The amount of scientific literature available is often overwhelming, making it difficult for researchers to have a good overview of the literature and to see relations between different developments. Visualisation techniques based on bibliometric data are helpful in obtaining an overview of the literature on...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rodrigues SP,van Eck NJ,Waltman L,Jansen FW

更新日期：2014-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recommendations on energy intake are key in body weight management to improve glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). International clinical guidelines recommend a variety of eating patterns to promote energy restriction as the primary dietetic approach to body weight control in managing T2...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ewers B,Bruun JM,Vilsbøll T

更新日期：2019-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To seek the experiences and perspectives of parents caring for children with dysphagia, with emphasis on their experiences of working within their child's multidisciplinary team (MDT). SETTING:This research was completed in community settings, within families' homes across the UK. PARTICIPANTS:14 families ...

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authors： Cowpe Jebson E,Hanson B,Smith CH

更新日期：2014-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined the association of different chronic physical and mental conditions, individually or comorbidly on health-related quality of life (QoL) in Chinese children aged ≤14 years in Hong Kong. DESIGN:Population-based cross-sectional survey. PARTICIPANTS:Approximately 7500 Chinese children aged <14 years...

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authors： Lee SL,Cheung YF,Wong HS,Leung TH,Lam TH,Lau YL

更新日期：2013-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare intrapartum and neonatal mortality in low-risk term women starting labour in midwife-led versus obstetrician-led care. STUDY DESIGN:We performed a propensity score matched study using data from our national perinatal register, completed with data from medical files. We studied women without major ...

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authors： Wiegerinck MMJ,van der Goes BY,Ravelli ACJ,van der Post JAM,Buist FCD,Tamminga P,Mol BW

更新日期：2018-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In recent years, the involvement of pharmacy technicians in medication reconciliation has increasingly been investigated. The aim of this study was to assess the implications on professional roles and collaboration when a best possible medication history (BPMH) at admission is obtained by pharmacy technician...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Niederhauser A,Zimmermann C,Fishman L,Schwappach DLB

更新日期：2018-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To elucidate the views of intermittent catheter (IC) users regarding urinary tract infection (UTI) symptom presentation, terminology for describing signs and symptoms, the cause of UTI and management strategies. DESIGN:Qualitative study with semi-structured interviews. The transcribed text was analysed them...

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authors： Okamoto I,Prieto J,Avery M,Moore K,Fader M,Sartain S,Clancy B

更新日期：2017-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and type 2 diabetes using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2010-2012. DESIGN:A pooled sample cross-sectional study. SETTING:A nationally representative population survey data. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 14,330 i...

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authors： Hwang J,Shon C

更新日期：2014-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) set criteria for the delivery of healthcare services in Australia. While a voluntary process, continual accreditation with ACHS is an expectation of, and for, Australian healthcare providers. Juxtapositioned with the ACHS, the Nursing and Midwifery Boar...

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authors： Ratsch A,Sewell F,Pennington A

更新日期：2019-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore participants' views of Delphi surveys in core outcome set (COS) development. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING:Patients and health professionals (n=24) from seven recently concluded COS studies that had involved a Delphi survey took part in semistructured qualitative interviews (telephone and email exchan...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Biggane AM,Williamson PR,Ravaud P,Young B

更新日期：2019-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hospitals devoted to maternal and child health represent unique healthcare institutions in China. Healthcare professionals in these hospitals attend to health services for women and children, and also provide technical services and support for district maternal and children's healthcare as well as family pla...

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authors： Ye J,Wang H,Wu H,Ye L,Li Q,Ma XY,Yu X,Zhang H,Luo X

更新日期：2019-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:As adults age, their senses tend to decline and a large portion of those most affected by sensory decline reside in long-term care. At present, the creation of a sense-sensitive environment in long-term care is a difficult task as there is minimal evidence or tools available to guide this process. The 5Sen...

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authors： Backman C,Squires JE

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It is well documented that both work stress and work motivation are key determinants of job satisfaction. The aim of this study was to examine levels of work stress and motivation and their contribution to job satisfaction among community health workers in Heilongjiang Province, China. DESIGN:Cross-sectional...

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authors： Li L,Hu H,Zhou H,He C,Fan L,Liu X,Zhang Z,Li H,Sun T

更新日期：2014-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify ways of using routine hospital data to improve the efficiency of retrospective reviews of case records for identifying avoidable severe harm DESIGN: Development and testing of thresholds and criteria for two indirect indicators of healthcare-related harm (long length of stay (LOS) and emergency r...

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authors： Hogan H,Cooke-O'Dowd N,Chattopadhyay K,van der Meulen J,Sherlaw-Johnson C,Black N

更新日期：2019-06-21 00:00:00