abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine which interventions healthcare professionals use to support patients with taking medicines and their perceptions about the effectiveness of those actions. DESIGN:Cross-sectional multinational study. SETTING:Online survey in Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Hungary, The Netherlands, Po...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Clyne W,Mshelia C,McLachlan S,Jones P,de Geest S,Ruppar T,Siebens K,Dobbels F,Kardas P

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of doctors and nurses caring for patients with delirium in the intensive care unit (ICU) and to describe the process of delirium management. SETTING:This study was performed in 5 ICUs located within 4 hospitals in Madrid (Spain). PARTICIPANTS:Purposeful ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Palacios-Ceña D,Cachón-Pérez JM,Martínez-Piedrola R,Gueita-Rodriguez J,Perez-de-Heredia M,Fernández-de-las-Peñas C

更新日期：2016-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess whether a journal club model could improve comprehension and written and spoken medical English in a population of Chinese medical professionals. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:The study population consisted of 52 medical professionals who were residents or postgraduate master or PhD students in the Dep...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Tsui IK,Dodson WC,Kunselman AR,Kuang H,Han FJ,Legro RS,Wu XK

更新日期：2016-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to epidemiologically assess rubella herd immunity as a function of time, age and gender in Japan, with reference to the recent 2012-2014 rubella epidemic. DESIGN:This study is a retrospective seroepidemiological analysis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:The susceptible fraction of the population was examined...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kinoshita R,Nishiura H

更新日期：2016-01-27 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,...

journal_title：BMJ open

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：OBJECTIVES:To identify emergency seizure admissions to hospital and their subsequent access to specialist outpatient services. DESIGN:Algorithmic analysis of anonymised routine hospital data over 7 years using specialist follow-up by 3 months as the target outcome. POPULATION:All adults resident in Merseyside and Che...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Grainger R,Pearson M,Dixon P,Devonport E,Timoney M,Bodger K,Kirkham J,Marson A

更新日期：2016-01-20 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...

journal_title：BMJ open

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:A large number of Canadians spend time in correctional facilities each year, and they are likely to have poor health compared to the general population. Relatively little health research has been conducted in Canada with a focus on people who experience detention or incarceration. We aimed to conduct a Delph...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kouyoumdjian FG,Schuler A,McIsaac KE,Pivnick L,Matheson FI,Brown G,Kiefer L,Silva D,Hwang SW

更新日期：2016-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine newspaper coverage of maternal health in three countries that have made varying progress towards Millennium Development Goal 5 (MDG 5): Bangladesh (on track), Rwanda (making progress, but not on track) and South Africa (no progress). DESIGN:We analysed each country's leading national English-langu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Gugsa F,Karmarkar E,Cheyne A,Yamey G

更新日期：2016-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A substantial minority of children who sustain a concussion suffer prolonged postconcussive symptoms. These symptoms can persist for more than 1 month postinjury and include physical, cognitive, behavioural and emotional changes. Those affected can develop significant disability, diminishing their quality ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bressan S,Takagi M,Anderson V,Davis GA,Oakley E,Dunne K,Clarke C,Doyle M,Hearps S,Ignjatovic V,Seal M,Babl FE

更新日期：2016-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify what women report influences their preferred mode of birth after caesarean section. DESIGN:Systematic review of qualitative literature using meta-ethnography. DATA SOURCES:Medline, EMBASE, ASSIA, CINAHL and PsycINFO (1996 until April 2013; updated September 2015). Hand-searched journals, referen...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Black M,Entwistle VA,Bhattacharya S,Gillies K

更新日期：2016-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore perceptions of superslims packaging, including compact 'lipstick' packs, in line with 3 potential impacts identified within the impact assessment of the European Union (EU) Tobacco Products Directive: appeal, harm perceptions and the seriousness of warning of health risks. DESIGN:Qualitative focu...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ford A,Moodie C,Purves R,MacKintosh AM

更新日期：2016-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the usefulness of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) for general use by identifying best-evidenced formulae to calculate lean and fat mass, comparing these to historical gold standard data and comparing these results with machine-generated output. In addition, we explored how to best to adjust...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Franco-Villoria M,Wright CM,McColl JH,Sherriff A,Pearce MS,Gateshead Millennium Study core team.

更新日期：2016-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate how patients prefer to be addressed by healthcare providers and to assess their knowledge of their attending medical team's identity in an Australian Hospital. SETTING:Single-centre, large tertiary hospital in Australia. PARTICIPANTS:300 inpatients were included in the survey. Patients were ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Parsons SR,Hughes AJ,Friedman ND

更新日期：2016-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effectiveness of varenicline for smoking cessation in Chinese smokers in a real world cessation clinic practice. DESIGN:A prospective observational study. SETTING:Beijing, China. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 924 smokers (883 men and 41 women) who attended a smoking cessation clinic of a large g...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jiang B,He Y,Zuo F,Wu L,Liu QH,Zhang L,Zhou CX,Cheng KK,Chan SS,Lam TH

更新日期：2016-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic inguinal pain is a frequently occurring problem in athletes. A diagnosis of inguinal disruption is performed by exclusion of other conditions causing groin pain. Up to now, conservative medical management is considered to be the primary treatment for this condition. Relevant large and prospective c...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Voorbrood CE,Goedhart E,Verleisdonk EJ,Sanders F,Naafs D,Burgmans JP

更新日期：2016-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Increased physical activity (PA) may be beneficial for children with asthma. Knowledge about how to intervene and encourage children with asthma to be physically active is required. In the present study, we aimed to pilot a 6-week exercise intervention designed as active play and examine attendance rate, exer...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Westergren T,Fegran L,Nilsen T,Haraldstad K,Kittang OB,Berntsen S

更新日期：2016-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Domestic violence screening is advocated in some healthcare settings. Evidence that it increases referral to support agencies or improves health outcomes is limited. This study aimed to (1) investigate the proportion of hospital patients reporting domestic violence, (2) describe characteristics and previous ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Warren-Gash C,Bartley A,Bayly J,Dutey-Magni P,Edwards S,Madge S,Miller C,Nicholas R,Radhakrishnan S,Sathia L,Swarbrick H,Blaikie D,Rodger A

更新日期：2016-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the level of agreement between biomedical and self-reported measurements of hypertension and diabetes in a Chinese national community sample, and explored associations of the agreement and possible contextual effects among provinces and geographic regions in China. DESIGN:Secondary analysis of a...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ning M,Zhang Q,Yang M

更新日期：2016-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We conducted a systematic survey of the methodological literature to identify recommended approaches for how and what randomised clinical trial (RCT) authors should report on missing participant data and, on the basis of these approaches, to propose guidance for RCT authors. METHODS:We defined missing parti...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Akl EA,Shawwa K,Kahale LA,Agoritsas T,Brignardello-Petersen R,Busse JW,Carrasco-Labra A,Ebrahim S,Johnston BC,Neumann I,Sola I,Sun X,Vandvik P,Zhang Y,Alonso-Coello P,Guyatt GH

更新日期：2015-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Most studies reporting evidence of adverse effects of lead and cadmium on the ability to balance have been conducted in high-exposure groups or have included adults. The effects of prenatal exposure have not been well studied, nor have the effects in children been directly studied. The aim of the study was t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Taylor CM,Humphriss R,Hall A,Golding J,Emond AM

更新日期：2015-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Evidence of the extent of poor oral health in the older UK adult population is limited. We describe the prevalence of oral health conditions, using objective clinical and subjective measures, in a population-based study of older men. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:A representative s...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Ramsay SE,Whincup PH,Watt RG,Tsakos G,Papacosta AO,Lennon LT,Wannamethee SG

更新日期：2015-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the feasibility of health systems strengthening from the perspective of international healthcare implementers and donors in South Sudan. DESIGN:A qualitative interview study, with thematic analysis using the WHO health system building blocks framework. SETTING:South Sudan. PARTICIPANTS:17 health...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Jones A,Howard N,Legido-Quigley H

更新日期：2015-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify, summarise and synthesise available literature on the effectiveness of implementation strategies for optimising implementation of complex interventions in primary care. DESIGN:Systematic review of reviews. DATA SOURCES:MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library and PsychINFO were searched, from f...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lau R,Stevenson F,Ong BN,Dziedzic K,Treweek S,Eldridge S,Everitt H,Kennedy A,Qureshi N,Rogers A,Peacock R,Murray E

更新日期：2015-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This systematic review aims to evaluate evidence on the effectiveness of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) interventions delivered in humanitarian crises. SETTING:Crisis affected low-income or middle-income countries. PARTICIPANTS:Crisis-affected populations in low-income or middle-income countries. ME...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Warren E,Post N,Hossain M,Blanchet K,Roberts B

更新日期：2015-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The management of intra-articular chondral defects in the knee remains a challenge. Inadequate healing in areas of weight bearing leads to impairment in load transmission and these defects predispose to later development of osteoarthritis. Surgical management of full thickness chondral defects include arth...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Freitag J,Ford J,Bates D,Boyd R,Hahne A,Wang Y,Cicuttini F,Huguenin L,Norsworthy C,Shah K

更新日期：2015-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine how many kidney function tests are done, on whom, how frequently they are performed and how they have changed over time. DESIGN:Retrospective study of all serum creatinine, urine albumin and urine creatinine tests. SETTING:Primary and secondary care in Oxfordshire from 1993 to 2013. PARTICIPA...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Oke J,Shine B,McFadden E,Stevens R,Lasserson D,Perera R

更新日期：2015-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The current study aimed to better understand trends and risk factors associated with non-fatal drowning of infants and children in the USA using two large, national databases. METHODS:A secondary data analysis was conducted using the National Inpatient Sample and the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample da...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Felton H,Myers J,Liu G,Davis DW

更新日期：2015-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate medical student's self-efficacy at the time of finishing their rural clinical school (RCS) placement and factors associated with self-efficacy. Secondary aims are to explore whether interest levels or self-efficacy are associated with rural or remote career intentions. DESIGN, SETTING AND PAR...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Isaac V,Walters L,McLachlan CS

更新日期：2015-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Dyslipidaemia is a major risk factor to cardiovascular disease (CVD)--the leading cause of death worldwide. Limited data are available about the prevalence of various dyslipidaemia in Canada. The objective of this study is to describe the prevalence of various single and mixed dyslipidaemia within the Canadi...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Asghari S,Aref-Eshghi E,Godwin M,Duke P,Williamson T,Mahdavian M

更新日期：2015-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify the use and adverse drug reactions associated with azithromycin in neonates. SETTING:Databases MEDLINE (1948-August 2015), EMBASE (1980-August 2015) and Pubmed (August 2015) were searched for studies on azithromycin in neonates. PARTICIPANTS:All studies involving neonates (<28 days old) who hav...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Smith C,Egunsola O,Choonara I,Kotecha S,Jacqz-Aigrain E,Sammons H

更新日期：2015-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To summarise the findings of an updated Cochrane review of interventions aimed at improving the appropriate use of polypharmacy in older people. DESIGN:Cochrane systematic review. Multiple electronic databases were searched including MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (fro...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Cooper JA,Cadogan CA,Patterson SM,Kerse N,Bradley MC,Ryan C,Hughes CM

更新日期：2015-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Despite the recognition that educating healthcare students in patient safety is essential, changing already full curricula can be challenging. Furthermore, institutions may lack the capacity and capability to deliver patient safety education, particularly from the start of professional practice studies. Using...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Walpola RL,Fois RA,McLachlan AJ,Chen TF

更新日期：2015-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To use wrist-actrigrphy to collect objective measures of sleep and to characterise actigraphy-measured sleep patterns among children with disabilities. We also assessed the extent to which, if at all, caregivers' education is associated with children's sleep disturbances. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETT...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Chen X,Velez JC,Barbosa C,Pepper M,Gelaye B,Redline S,Williams MA

更新日期：2015-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine whether patient satisfaction with nursing care in National Health Service (NHS) hospitals in England is associated with the proportion of non-UK educated nurses providing care. DESIGN:Cross-sectional analysis using data from the 2010 NHS Adult Inpatient Survey merged with data from nurse and hosp...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Germack HD,Griffiths P,Sloane DM,Rafferty AM,Ball JE,Aiken LH

更新日期：2015-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Assessment of the relations between recorded gonorrhoea rates and clinical testing activity and disposable diagnostic tests. METHODS:In Denmark, two sources of information on the epidemiology of gonorrhoea are available: (1) a mandatory clinical notification system (since 1867) comprising summary informatio...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lind I,Hoffmann S

更新日期：2015-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Malnutrition among children is a serious public health problem in the aftermath of any natural disaster. We will review the various nutrition interventions for children aged <5 years in countries where natural disasters occurred and analyse the effect on nutrition-related outcomes. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:We...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pradhan PM,Dhital R,Subhani H

更新日期：2015-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To collate and critically appraise extant evidence for the impact of contact with the stillborn infant on parental mental health, well-being and satisfaction. DESIGN:Systematic review. DATA SOURCES:A structured systematic search was conducted in 13 databases, complemented by hand-searching. STUDY ELIGIBILI...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hennegan JM,Henderson J,Redshaw M

更新日期：2015-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Despite evidence for an association between the built environment and physical activity, less evidence exists regarding relations between the built environment and sedentary behaviour. This study investigated the extent to which objectively assessed and self-reported neighbourhood walkability, in addition to...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： McCormack GR,Mardinger C

更新日期：2015-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:International prevalence rates for problem gambling are estimated at 2.3%. Problem gambling is a serious global public health concern due to adverse personal and social consequences. Previous research evaluating the effectiveness of psychological interventions for the treatment of problem gambling has been...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Thomas SA,Merkouris SS,Browning CJ,Radermacher H,Feldman S,Enticott J,Jackson AC

更新日期：2015-11-24 00:00:00