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Patient preferences for long-term follow-up after hip replacement (2021)
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Smith, L., Turner, E., & Dures, E. (2022). Patient preferences for long-term follow-up after hip replacement. Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 104(1), 34-37

Abstract Introduction As the demand for hip replacement continues to grow and the resources for health care are in high demand, it is necessary to reconsider historical recommendations for long-term follow-up of all patients. This study explored... Read More about Patient preferences for long-term follow-up after hip replacement.

Nationalism is dead, long live nationalism! In pursuit of pluralistic nationalism: A critical overview (2021)
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Dikici, E. (2022). Nationalism is dead, long live nationalism! In pursuit of pluralistic nationalism: A critical overview. Ethnicities, 22(1), 146-173. https://doi.org/10.1177/14687968211063694

Rather than vilifying or rejecting it, an increasing number of scholars from two seemingly anti-nationalist cohorts, namely liberal political theory and multiculturalism, have come to argue that nationalism is not intrinsically illiberal or undesirab... Read More about Nationalism is dead, long live nationalism! In pursuit of pluralistic nationalism: A critical overview.

A comparative study of patients presenting for planned and unplanned revision hip or knee arthroplasty (2021)
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Kingsbury, S. R., Smith, L. K., Shuweihdi, F., West, R., Czoski Murray, C., Conaghan, P., & Stone, M. (2022). A comparative study of patients presenting for planned and unplanned revision hip or knee arthroplasty. Bone and Joint Journal, 104-B(1), 59-67. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.104B1.BJJ-2021-0032.R2

AIMS: The aim of this study was to conduct a cross-sectional, observational cohort study of patients presenting for revision of a total hip, or total or unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, to understand current routes to revision surgery and explore... Read More about A comparative study of patients presenting for planned and unplanned revision hip or knee arthroplasty.

Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review (2021)
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Kumar, P., Fernando, C., Mendoza, D., & Shah, R. (2022). Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 27(3), 191-204. https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2021.2019369

Introduction: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is reported in up to 40% of people with stroke and has been associated with spasticity and glenohumeral subluxation. The frequency of HSP has reduced in the last two decades which is most likely due to imp... Read More about Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review.

Chromosomally normal miscarriage is associated with vaginal dysbiosis and local inflammation (2021)
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Grewal, K., Lee, Y. S., Smith, A., Brosens, J. J., Bourne, T., Al-Memar, M., …Bennett, P. R. (2021). Chromosomally normal miscarriage is associated with vaginal dysbiosis and local inflammation. BMC Medicine, 20(1), Article 38. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-021-02227-7

Background: Emerging evidence supports an association between vaginal microbiota composition and risk of miscarriage; however, the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We aim to investigate the vaginal microbial composition and the local immu... Read More about Chromosomally normal miscarriage is associated with vaginal dysbiosis and local inflammation.

Accelerometers-embedded Lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study (2021)
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Kumar, P., Brodie, S., Molton, J., O'Reilly, R., Steele, J., Pearce, A., …Caleb-Solly, P. (2023). Accelerometers-embedded Lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 35(2), 122-128. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPO.0000000000000406

Introduction To establish a possible effect of Lycra sleeves, accurate recording of wear time is critical. The aim of this study was to test whether an accelerometer-embedded Lycra sleeve can measure wear compliance and record upper-limb (UL) movemen... Read More about Accelerometers-embedded Lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study.

The effectiveness of e-learning in patient education delivered to patients with rheumatoid arthritis: The WebRA study—protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial (2021)
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Raunsbæk Knudsen, L., Lomborg, K., Ndosi, M., Hauge, E. M., & de Thurah, A. (2021). The effectiveness of e-learning in patient education delivered to patients with rheumatoid arthritis: The WebRA study—protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial. BMC Rheumatology, 5(1), Article 57. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41927-021-00226-y

Background: Patient education is integral to the treatment and care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Change is taking place in the organisation of healthcare systems because of a demographic shift towards ageing populations, an increasing use o... Read More about The effectiveness of e-learning in patient education delivered to patients with rheumatoid arthritis: The WebRA study—protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.

Reexamining remission definitions in rheumatoid arthritis: Considering the Twenty-Eight–Joint Disease Activity Score, C-reactive protein level, and patient global assessment: Comment on the article by Felson et al (2021)
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Ferreira, R. J., Welsing, P. M. J., Jacobs, J. W. G., Gossec, L., Ndosi, M., Machado, P. M., …Silva, J. A. P. (2022). Reexamining remission definitions in rheumatoid arthritis: Considering the Twenty-Eight–Joint Disease Activity Score, C-reactive protein level, and patient global assessment: Comment on the article by Felson et al. Arthritis Care and Research, 74(3), 501-502. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.24843

Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review (2021)
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Kumar, P., Shah, R., Fernando, C., & Mendoza, D. (2021). Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Stroke, 16(3), 9-37. https://doi.org/10.1177/17474930211059996

Introduction: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is reported in up to 47% of people with stroke. Since the development of the national guidelines for stroke, the management of HSP has evolved. The aim of this systematic literature review was to explore... Read More about Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review.

COVID-19-related stressors and coping strategies of support staff working with people with learning disabilities (2021)
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Nuttall, A., Douglass, E., & Deering, K. (in press). COVID-19-related stressors and coping strategies of support staff working with people with learning disabilities. Learning Disability Practice, https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp.2021.e2170

Abstract Background During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, support staff working with people with learning disabilities experienced a range of stressors directly related to the effects of the pandemic on themselves and on service... Read More about COVID-19-related stressors and coping strategies of support staff working with people with learning disabilities.

Utilization of elderly health promotion services during COVID 19 in Iran: A cross-sectional study (2021)
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Zandian, H., Zahirian Moghadam, T., & Shirin Bonyad, H. (2021). Utilization of elderly health promotion services during COVID 19 in Iran: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 11(1), 297. https://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_1315_21

BACKGROUND: The outbreak of the COVID‑19 pandemic has made it difficult for older adults to utilize ordinary elder services. This cross‑sectional study investigated the status of feeling the need, seeking, and utilization of health promotion service... Read More about Utilization of elderly health promotion services during COVID 19 in Iran: A cross-sectional study.

Effects of a mindful parenting workshop for parents of adolescents and young adults following social unrest in Hong Kong (2021)
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Lo, H. H. M., Lau, E. N. S., Tam, C. H. L., Ngai, S. W., Chan, S. H. W., Leung, B. F. H., …Singh, N. N. (2022). Effects of a mindful parenting workshop for parents of adolescents and young adults following social unrest in Hong Kong. Mindfulness, 13(1), 248-261. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-021-01790-7

Objectives: The social unrest that began in Hong Kong in 2019 became a threat to public mental health, such as for depression and post-traumatic stress disorders. A supportive family environment is the most effective protective factor for mental heal... Read More about Effects of a mindful parenting workshop for parents of adolescents and young adults following social unrest in Hong Kong.

The effect of working-based individual protective behaviors (WIPB) on COVID-19 mortality in north-west of Iran: A case-control study (2021)
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Moghadam, T. Z., Pourfarzi, F., Karami, C., Rahimpouran, S., Zandian, H., & Dargahi, A. (2021). The effect of working-based individual protective behaviors (WIPB) on COVID-19 mortality in north-west of Iran: A case-control study. Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology, 10(3), 158-168. https://doi.org/10.52547/johe.10.3.158

Background: Given the global emergency for COVID-19 infections, only Workingbased Individual Protective Behaviors (WIPB) such as health behaviors are emphasized as the most important obstacle in spreading the disease. This study aimed to determine th... Read More about The effect of working-based individual protective behaviors (WIPB) on COVID-19 mortality in north-west of Iran: A case-control study.

The epidemiology of injuries in adults in nepal: Findings from a hospital-based injury surveillance study (2021)
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Bhatta, S., Magnus, D., Mytton, J., Joshi, E., Bhatta, S., Adhikari, D., …Joshi, S. K. (2021). The epidemiology of injuries in adults in nepal: Findings from a hospital-based injury surveillance study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(23), Article 12701. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312701

This study aimed to develop and evaluate a model of hospital-based injury surveillance and describe the epidemiology of injuries in adults. One-year prospective surveillance was conducted in two hospitals in Hetauda, Nepal. Data were collected electr... Read More about The epidemiology of injuries in adults in nepal: Findings from a hospital-based injury surveillance study.

Amoxicillin duration and dose for community-acquired pneumonia in children: the CAP-IT factorial non-inferiority RCT (2021)
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Barratt, S., Bielicki, J. A., Dunn, D., Faust, S. N., Finn, A., Harper, L., …Sharland, M. (2021). Amoxicillin duration and dose for community-acquired pneumonia in children: the CAP-IT factorial non-inferiority RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 25(60), 1-72. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta25600

Background: Data are limited regarding the optimal dose and duration of amoxicillin treatment for community-acquired pneumonia in children. Objectives: To determine the efficacy, safety and impact on antimicrobial resistance of shorter (3-day) and lo... Read More about Amoxicillin duration and dose for community-acquired pneumonia in children: the CAP-IT factorial non-inferiority RCT.

Vaginal microbiota, genital inflammation and extracellular matrix remodelling collagenase: MMP-9 in pregnant women with HIV, a potential preterm birth mechanism warranting further exploration (2021)
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Short, C. S., Quinlan, R. A., Wang, X., Preda, V. G., Smith, A., Marchesi, J. R., …Taylor, G. P. (2021). Vaginal microbiota, genital inflammation and extracellular matrix remodelling collagenase: MMP-9 in pregnant women with HIV, a potential preterm birth mechanism warranting further exploration. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 11, Article 750103. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2021.750103

Background: Pregnant women living with HIV infection (PWLWH) have elevated rates of preterm birth (PTB) in which HIV and cART are implicated. PWLWH also have a high prevalence of adverse vaginal microbiota, which associate with genital tract inflamma... Read More about Vaginal microbiota, genital inflammation and extracellular matrix remodelling collagenase: MMP-9 in pregnant women with HIV, a potential preterm birth mechanism warranting further exploration.

Home environmental change for child injury prevention in Nepal: A qualitative study (2021)
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Bhatta, S., Mytton, J., & Deave, T. (2023). Home environmental change for child injury prevention in Nepal: A qualitative study. Journal of Child Health Care, 27(3), 323-335. https://doi.org/10.1177/13674935211052156

In Nepal, unintentional home injury is a leading reason for death and disability among pre-school children. However, there is a lack of evidence to inform culturally appropriate interventions to reduce home injuries. This study explored the potential... Read More about Home environmental change for child injury prevention in Nepal: A qualitative study.

Peer review processes for quality improvement in health care settings and their implications for health care professionals: A meta-ethnography (2021)
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Tang, S., Bowles, A., & Minns Lowe, C. (2022). Peer review processes for quality improvement in health care settings and their implications for health care professionals: A meta-ethnography. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 42(2), 115-124. https://doi.org/10.1097/CEH.0000000000000394

Introduction: Peer review processes are used to improve professional practice in health care, although no synthesis of existing studies has yet been undertaken. These processes are included in the UK professional revalidation processes for medical pr... Read More about Peer review processes for quality improvement in health care settings and their implications for health care professionals: A meta-ethnography.