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Characteristics and impact of the most-cited palliative oncology studies from...
Abstract Background Palliative care, as a relatively young field within medicine, has increasingly used original research to validate and standardize its practice. In... -
The impact of diabetes on multiple avoidable admissions: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Multiple admissions for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSC) are responsible for an important proportion of health care expenditures. Diabetes is one... -
Patient-reported outcome measures: selection of a valid questionnaire for rou...
Abstract Background Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are becoming increasingly important in healthcare. In nephrology, there is no agreement on which chronic kidney... -
The patient reporting and action for a safe environment (PRASE) intervention:...
Abstract Background There is growing interest in the role of patients in improving patient safety. One such role is providing feedback on the safety of their care. Here we... -
The early childhood oral health program: a qualitative study of the perceptio...
Abstract Background Early childhood caries affects nearly half the population of Australian children aged 5Â years and has the potential to negatively impact their growth and... -
Validation of genotype cluster investigations for Mycobacterium tuberculosis:...
Abstract Background Tracking the dissemination of specific Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) strains using genotyped Mtb isolates from tuberculosis patients is a routine public... -
Clinical performance of decellularized heart valves versus standard tissue co...
Abstract Background Valve replacement surgery is the definitive management strategy for patients with severe valvular disease. However, valvular conduits currently in clinical... -
Circadian disruption of core body temperature in trauma patients: a single-ce...
Abstract Background Circadian clock alterations were poorly reported in trauma patients, although they have a critical role in human physiology. Core body temperature is a... -
Gender-based generalisations in school nurses’ appraisals of and intervention...
Abstract Background There has been an increase of reports describing mental health problems in adolescents, especially girls. School nurses play an important role in supporting... -
Recruiting to Clinical Trials on the Telephone – a randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Informed consent is an essential element of clinical research. Obtaining consent, however, may be challenging. The use of the telephone for giving... -
Similarities and differences between stakeholders’ opinions on using Health T...
Abstract Background The European-study on Quantifying Utility of Investment in Protection from Tobacco (EQUIPT) project aimed to study transferability of economic evidence by... -
Cabbage or ‘pesticide’ on the platter? Chemical analysis reveals multiple and...
Abstract Overuse of pesticides in vegetables and related fresh products raises serious public health concerns. However, the recognition and assessment of the magnitude of public... -
Using computer, mobile and wearable technology enhanced interventions to redu...
Abstract Background High levels of sedentary behaviour (SB) are associated with negative health consequences. Technology enhanced solutions such as mobile applications, activity... -
Cultural adaptations to augment health and mental health services: a systemat...
Abstract Background Membership in diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural groups is often associated with inequitable health and mental health outcomes for diverse populations.... -
Quantitative benefit-risk assessment of methylprednisolone in multiple sclero...
Abstract Background High-dose short-term methylprednisolone is the recommended treatment in the management of multiple sclerosis relapses, although it has been suggested that... -
Cumulative exposure and dietary risk assessment of phthalates in bottled wate...
Exposure to phthalates may cause adverse health effects in wildlife and humans. Study on phthalates exposure and risk is limited in the Indian context. Therefore, this...
