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Complaint handling in healthcare: expectation gaps between physicians and the...
Background: Patients who submit complaints about the healthcare they have received are often dissatisfied with the response to their complaints. This is usually attributed to... -
Prevalence, clustering and combined effects of lifestyle behaviours and their...
Abstract Background Lifestyle behaviours are potential risk factors for disease and mortality, but less is known about the association with health in retirement age. The aim of... -
Experiences of dementia and attitude towards prevention: a qualitative study ...
Abstract Background A better insight into older adults’ understanding of and attitude towards cognitive disorders and their prevention, as well as expectations and reasons for... -
The effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on eating behavior and diet ...
Abstract Background Internal motivation and good psychological capabilities are important factors in successful eating-related... -
Marked deterioration in the quality of life of patients with idiopathic pulmo...
Abstract Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic disease with a high symptom burden and poor survival that... -
Predicting return to work after long-term sickness absence with subjective he...
Abstract Background Long-term sickness absence results in increased risks of permanent disability and a compromised quality of life. Return to work is an important factor in... -
Genetic variants in SERPINA4 and SERPINA5, but not BCL2 and SIK3 are associat...
Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a multifactorial syndrome, but knowledge about its pathophysiology and possible... -
Standardised snus packaging reduces brand differentiation: a web-based betwee...
Abstract Background Perceptions of tobacco packaging may be consequential for consumption and initiation. We explored the potential effect of standardised packaging on young... -
Ethnic inequalities and pathways to care in psychosis in England: a systemati...
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Newborn Behavioral Observation, maternal stress, depressive symptoms and the ...
Abstract Background Families can experience the postpartum period as overwhelming and many report a special need for support. The Newborn Behavioral Observation (NBO) aims to... -
Outcome reporting in neonates experiencing withdrawal following opioid exposu...
Abstract Background Neonatal withdrawal secondary to in utero opioid exposure is a growing global concern stressing the psychosocial well-being of affected families and scarce... -
Experiential peer support and its effects on desistance from delinquent behav...
Abstract Background Experiential peers are increasingly involved in the development and delivery of interventions for individuals who are engaged in delinquent behavior.... -
Occupational exposure to chlorinated solvents and risk of head and neck cance...
Abstract Background Few epidemiological studies have investigated the link between occupational exposure to solvents and head and neck cancer risk, and available findings are... -
Factors associated with health service utilisation for common mental disorder...
Abstract Background There is a large treatment gap for common mental disorders (CMD), with wide variation by world region. This review identifies factors associated with formal... -
High prevalence of IgG antibodies to Ebola virus in the Efé pygmy population ...
Abstract Background Factors related to the natural transmission of Ebola virus (EBOV) to humans are still not well defined. Results of previous sero-prevalence studies suggest... -
A workplace intervention to reduce alcohol and drug consumption: a nonrandomi...
Abstract Background The consumption of alcohol and other drugs causes social and health problems in industrialized societies. Furthermore, alcohol and drug consumption in the... -
Emergency department crowding and length of stay before and after an increase...
Abstract Background Emergency department (ED) crowding and prolonged length of stay (LOS) are associated with delays in treatment, adverse outcomes and decreased patient... -
The effect of positive psychology interventions on well-being and distress in...
Abstract Background Although positive psychology interventions (PPIs) show beneficial effects on mental health in non-clinical populations, the current literature is... -
Clinical performance comparators in audit and feedback: a review of theory an...
Abstract Background Audit and feedback (A&F) is a common quality improvement strategy with highly variable effects on patient care. It is unclear how A&F effectiveness... -
Tracing the natural course of visual acuity and quality of life in neovascula...
Abstract Background Describing the natural course of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is essential in discussing prognosis and treatment options with patients...
