Effect of joint transition visits on quality of life in adolescents with inflammatory bowel diseases: a protocol for a prospective, randomised, multicentre, controlled trial (TRANS-IBD).

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim was to study whether a workplace-registered frequent short-term sick leave spell pattern was an early indicator of future disability pension or future long-term sick leave among municipal eldercare workers. SETTING:The municipal healthcare sector in the city of Aarhus, which is the second largest ci...

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authors： Stapelfeldt CM,Nielsen CV,Andersen NT,Krane L,Borg V,Fleten N,Jensen C

更新日期：2014-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Jordan, a Middle Eastern country, declared a state of national emergency due to COVID-19 and a strict nationwide lockdown on 17 March 2020, banning all travel and movement around the country, potentially impacting mental health. This study sought to investigate the association between mental health (eg, anxi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Al-Ajlouni YA,Park SH,Alawa J,Shamaileh G,Bawab A,El-Sadr WM,Duncan DT

更新日期：2020-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effects of a consultant-led, community-based chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) service, based in a highly deprived area on emergency hospital admissions. DESIGN:A longitudinal matched controlled study using difference-in-differences analysis to compare the change in outcomes in the ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Saini P,Rose T,Downing J,Matata B,Pilsworth S,Pemberton A,Comerford T,Wilson K,Shaw M,Harper LM,Daras K,Barr B

更新日期：2020-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoarthritis (OA) pain is a major cause of long-term disability and chronic pain in the adult population. One in five patients does not receive satisfactory pain relief, which reflects the complexity of chronic pain and the current lack of understanding of mechanisms of chronic pain. Recently, duloxetine...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Reckziegel D,Bailey H,Cottam WJ,Tench CR,Mahajan RP,Walsh DA,Knaggs RD,Auer DP

更新日期：2017-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify rates of potentially preventable complications for dementia patients compared with non-dementia patients. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort design using hospital discharge data for dementia patients, case matched on sex, age, comorbidity and surgical status on a 1 : 4 ratio to non-dementia patients. ...

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authors： Bail K,Berry H,Grealish L,Draper B,Karmel R,Gibson D,Peut A

更新日期：2013-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the potential impact of the addition of culture-based screening for group B streptococcus (GBS) carriage in pregnancy to a risk-based prevention policy in the UK. We aimed to establish agreement within a multidisciplinary group of key stakeholders on the model input parameters. DESIGN:Determinis...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bevan D,White A,Marshall J,Peckham C

更新日期：2019-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Teenage pregnancy remains a worldwide health concern which is an outcome of, and contributor to, health inequalities. The need for gender-aware interventions with a focus on males in addressing teenage pregnancy has been highlighted as a global health need by WHO and identified in systematic reviews of (re...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lohan M,Aventin Á,Clarke M,Curran RM,Maguire L,Hunter R,McDowell C,McDaid L,Young H,White J,Fletcher A,French R,Bonell C,Bailey JV,O'Hare L

更新日期：2018-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Health literacy research has focused predominantly on the adult population, and much less is understood about this concept from an adolescent perspective. The tools currently available to measure adolescent health literacy have been adapted from adult versions. This limits their applicability to young peop...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Spillane A,Belton S,McDermott C,Issartel J,Osborne RH,Elmer S,Murrin C

更新日期：2020-11-11 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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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

更新日期：2014-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite advances in infection prevention and control, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common and remain problematic. A number of measures can be taken to reduce the risk of CAUTI in hospitals. Appropriate urinary catheter insertion procedures are one such method. Reducing bacteria...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Mitchell BG,Fasugba O,Gardner A,Koerner J,Collignon P,Cheng AC,Graves N,Morey P,Gregory V

更新日期：2017-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are leading causes of death globally. Early detection of cancer and risk factors for CVD may improve health outcomes and reduce mortality. General practitioners (GPs) are accessed by the majority of the population and play a key role in the prevention and early detec...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Yoong SL,Carey ML,Sanson-Fisher RW,Russell G,Mazza D,Makeham M,Paul CL,Inder KJ,D'Este C

更新日期：2012-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the association between enlarged right atrial area (RAA), as measured by echocardiography, and prognosis of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES:To identify potential publications, a co...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Liu K,Zhang C,Chen B,Li M,Zhang P

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate accuracy of content and readability level of English Wikipedia articles on cardiovascular diseases, using quality and readability tools. METHODS:Wikipedia was searched on the 6 October 2013 for articles on cardiovascular diseases. Using a modified DISCERN (DISCERN is an instrument widely used in ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Azer SA,AlSwaidan NM,Alshwairikh LA,AlShammari JM

更新日期：2015-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint affects approximately 10%-25% of women, especially those who are postmenopausal. It may result in thumb dysfunction. Among the treatments, intra-articular injections of corticosteroid (CS) and hyaluronic acid (HA) are both effective and recommended. However, c...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cormier G,Le Goff B,Denis A,Varin S,Auzanneau L,Dimet J,Le Thuaut A

更新日期：2019-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There has been increased interest in screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) with commissioned pilot schemes, ongoing large clinical trials and the emergence of inexpensive consumer single-lead ECG devices that can be used to detect AF. This qualitative study aimed to explore patients' views and understanding...

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authors： Lown M,Wilcox CR,Hughes S,Santer M,Lewith G,Moore M,Little P

更新日期：2020-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS) is the most commonly used clinician-rated evaluation tool for Tourette syndrome (TS), with established reliability and validity. This study aims to determine whether the YGTSS is a valid parent-reported assessment in the TS population. DESIGN:A prospective cohort st...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ho CS,Huang JY,Yang CH,Lin YJ,Huang MY,Su YC

更新日期：2020-08-20 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:The study examined medical care utilisation by health insurance status changes. SETTING:The Korean Welfare Panel Study (KoWePs) was used. PARTICIPANTS:This study analysed 14,267 participants at baseline (2006). INTERVENTIONS:The individuals were categorised into four health insurance status groups: contin...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kim JH,Lee SG,Lee KS,Jang SI,Cho KH,Park EC

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The UK has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies in Western Europe, a fifth are repeat pregnancies. Unintended conceptions can result in emotional, psychological and educational harm to teenage girls, often with enduring implications for their life chances. Babies of teenage mothers have increased mortalit...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Whitaker R,Hendry M,Booth A,Carter B,Charles J,Craine N,Edwards RT,Lyons M,Noyes J,Pasterfield D,Rycroft-Malone J,Williams N

更新日期：2014-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess acceptability and feasibility of trial processes and the Rehabilitation Training (ReTrain) intervention including an assessment of intervention fidelity. DESIGN:A two-group, assessor-blinded, randomised controlled trial with parallel mixed methods process and economic evaluations. SETTING:Communi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Dean SG,Poltawski L,Forster A,Taylor RS,Spencer A,James M,Allison R,Stevens S,Norris M,Shepherd AI,Landa P,Pulsford RM,Hollands L,Calitri R

更新日期：2018-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Conduct a global situational analysis to identify the current facilitators and barriers to improving quality of care (QoC) for pregnant women, newborns and children. STUDY DESIGN:Metareview of published and unpublished systematic reviews and meta-analyses conducted between January 2000 and March 2013 in any ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Nair M,Yoshida S,Lambrechts T,Boschi-Pinto C,Bose K,Mason EM,Mathai M

更新日期：2014-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership (ICBP) is a collaboration between 6 countries and 12 jurisdictions with similar primary care-led health services. This study investigates primary care physician (PCP) behaviour and systems that may contribute to the timeliness of investigating for cancer and ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Rose PW,Rubin G,Perera-Salazar R,Almberg SS,Barisic A,Dawes M,Grunfeld E,Hart N,Neal RD,Pirotta M,Sisler J,Konrad G,Toftegaard BS,Thulesius H,Vedsted P,Young J,Hamilton W,ICBP Module 3 Working Group*.,ICBP Module 3 Wo

更新日期：2015-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Previous studies on the effect of statin adherence on cardiovascular events in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease have adjusted for time-dependent confounding, but potentially introduced bias into their estimates as adherence and confounders were measured simultaneously. We aimed to evaluate th...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lavikainen P,Helin-Salmivaara A,Eerola M,Fang G,Hartikainen J,Huupponen R,Korhonen MJ

更新日期：2016-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The need for thorough patient information is increasing as maternity care becomes more medicalised. The aim was to assess the quality of written patient information on labour induction. In most Danish hospitals, misoprostol is the first-choice drug for induction in low-risk pregnancies. Misoprostol has been ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Clausen JA,Juhl M,Rydahl E

更新日期：2016-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In acute pulmonary embolism (PE), poor outcome is usually related to right ventricular (RV) failure due to the increase in RV afterload. Treatment of PE with RV failure without shock is controversial and usually relies on fluid expansion to increase RV preload. However, several studies suggest that fluid e...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gallet R,Meyer G,Ternacle J,Biendel C,Brunet A,Meneveau N,Rosario R,Couturaud F,Sebbane M,Lamblin N,Bouvaist H,Coste P,Maitre B,Bastuji-Garin S,Dubois-Rande JL,Lim P

更新日期：2015-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In October 2012, the Chinese government established maximum retail prices for specific products, including 30 antineoplastic medications. Three years later, in June 2015, the government abolished price regulation for most medications, including all antineoplastic medications. This study examined the impacts ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Guan X,Wushouer H,Yang M,Han S,Shi L,Ross-Degnan D,Wagner AK

更新日期：2019-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Changing patient demographics make it ever more challenging to maintain the quality and safety of care. One approach to addressing this is the development of training for generalist doctors who can take a more holistic approach to care. The purpose of the work we report here is to consider whether a broad-bas...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bullock A,Webb KL,Muddiman E,MacDonald J,Allery L,Pugsley L

更新日期：2018-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Data linkage combines information from several clinical data sets. The authors examined whether coding inconsistencies for cardiovascular disease between components of linked data sets result in differences in apparent population characteristics. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Routine primary c...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Payne RA,Abel GA,Simpson CR

更新日期：2012-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mortality rates in Scotland are higher, and health inequalities are greater, than in the rest of Western and Central Europe. There was a marked divergence during the 1980s and 1990s in the Scottish rates partly due to rises in alcohol-related and drug-related deaths, suicide and deaths by assault. This study...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Parkinson J,Minton J,McCartney G

更新日期：2020-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the readiness to implement the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) by community pharmacies in England. Eight secondary objectives were assessed. SETTING:Community/retail pharmacies. PARTICIPANTS:We invited pharmacists from 501 pharmacies to complete a survey. Non-contractors, non-pharmacists or...

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authors： Barrett R

更新日期：2020-01-09 00:00:00