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WEB2 days ago · BMJ Open. is an online, open access journal, dedicated to publishing medical research from all disciplines and therapeutic areas. The journal publishes all research study types, from protocols through phase I trials to meta-analyses, including small, specialist studies, and negative studies. Publishing procedures are built around fully open ...
Randomised controlled decentralised feasibility trial of a fixed low ...
WEBObjectives The Action To promote brain HEalth iN Adults study aimed to determine the feasibility and applicability of recruitment using home blood pressure (BP) monitoring, routine blood biochemistry and videoconference measures of cognition, in adults at high risk of dementia. Design A decentralised double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised feasibility trial with a four-stage screening ...
Evidence-based practice models and frameworks in the ... - BMJ …
WEBObjectives The aim of this scoping review was to identify and review current evidence-based practice (EBP) models and frameworks. Specifically, how EBP models and frameworks used in healthcare settings align with the original model of (1) asking the question, (2) acquiring the best evidence, (3) appraising the evidence, (4) applying the findings to clinical practice and (5) evaluating the ...
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WEBBMJ Open is a medical journal. We consider papers addressing research questions in clinical medicine, public health and epidemiology. We also welcome studies in health services research, health economics, surgery, qualitative research, research methods, medical education, medical publishing and any other field that directly addresses patient outcomes or the practice and delivery of healthcare.
Effectiveness of cognitive–behavioural therapy: a protocol for an ...
WEBIntroduction Cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) is a psychological therapy that has been used to improve patient well-being across multiple mental and physical health problems. Its effectiveness has been examined in thousands of randomised control trials that have been synthesised into hundreds of systematic reviews. The aim of this overview is to map, synthesise and assess the reliability ...
Innovative models of healthcare delivery: an umbrella review of …
WEBObjective To undertake a synthesis of evidence-based research for seven innovative models of care to inform the development of new hospitals. Design Umbrella review. Setting Interventions delivered inside and outside of acute care settings. Participants Children and adults with one or more identified acute or chronic health conditions. Data sources PsycINFO, Ovid MEDLINE and CINAHL. Primary ...
Guidance on how to develop complex interventions to improve …
WEBObjective To provide researchers with guidance on actions to take during intervention development. Summary of key points Based on a consensus exercise informed by reviews and qualitative interviews, we present key principles and actions for consideration when developing interventions to improve health. These include seeing intervention development as a dynamic iterative process, involving ...
Benefits and harms of pregabalin in the management of ... - BMJ …
WEBObjective To assess the benefits and harms of pregabalin in the management of neuropathic pain. Design Rapid review and meta-analysis of phase III, randomised, placebo-controlled trials. Participants Adults aged 18 years and above with neuropathic pain defined according to the International Association for the Study of Pain criteria. Interventions Pregabalin or placebo. Primary and secondary ...
Using patient feedback to drive quality improvement in hospitals: …
WEBObjectives Although different forms of patient feedback are available, their use in hospital management is still limited. The objective of this study is to explore how patient feedback is currently used in hospitals to improve quality. Design This is a qualitative exploratory multiple case study. Data collection included nine interviews, of an average duration of 50 min, conducted between ...
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WEBBMJ Open is an open access journal dedicated exclusively to publishing medical research. The journal aims to provide rapid publication of research across a range of medical disciplines and therapeutic areas, through a continuous publication model. As well as publishing definitive articles, including small and specialist studies, BMJ Open will ...