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Socio-economic inequality in prevalence of type 2 diabetes among adults in north-west of Iran: A Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition (2022)
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Background: The aim of this study was to estimate the socio-economic inequality in prevalence of type 2 diabetes among adults in north-west of Iran. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ardabil with data from the PERSIAN Cohort Study. Di... Read More about Socio-economic inequality in prevalence of type 2 diabetes among adults in north-west of Iran: A Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition.

Research ethics training, challenges, and suggested improvements across Europe: Radiography research ethics standards for Europe (RRESFE) (2022)
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Introduction: The Radiography Research Ethics Standards for Europe (RRESFE) project aimed to provide a cross-sectional view of the current state of radiography research ethics across Europe. This included investigating education and training in resea... Read More about Research ethics training, challenges, and suggested improvements across Europe: Radiography research ethics standards for Europe (RRESFE).

Exposure to green, blue and historic environments and mental well-being: A comparison between virtual reality head-mounted display and flat screen exposure (2022)
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Improving the mental health of urban residents is a global public health priority. This study builds on existing work that demonstrates the ability of virtual exposure to restorative environments to improve population mental health. It compares the r... Read More about Exposure to green, blue and historic environments and mental well-being: A comparison between virtual reality head-mounted display and flat screen exposure.

Temperature measurement of babies born in the pre-hospital setting: Analysis of ambulance service data and qualitative interviews with paramedics (2022)
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Background: Birth before arrival at hospital (BBA) is associated with unfavourable perinatal outcomes and increased mortality. An important risk factor for mortality following BBA is hypothermia, and emergency medical services (EMS) providers are wel... Read More about Temperature measurement of babies born in the pre-hospital setting: Analysis of ambulance service data and qualitative interviews with paramedics.

Perspectives of GPs working in or alongside emergency departments in England: Qualitative findings from the GPs and emergency departments study (2022)
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Background Around 43% of emergency department (ED) attendances can be managed in general practice. Strategies to address this include directing appropriate patients to GPs working in or alongside EDs (GPED). Views of GPs choosing to work in GPED role... Read More about Perspectives of GPs working in or alongside emergency departments in England: Qualitative findings from the GPs and emergency departments study.

Barriers to emergency department clinicians' confidence in providing paediatric trauma‐informed care (2022)
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Background: It has been estimated that around 31% of children will experience a traumatic event during childhood, most commonly serious accidents that lead to hospitalisation. Around 15% of children who experience such events go onto develop post‐tra... Read More about Barriers to emergency department clinicians' confidence in providing paediatric trauma‐informed care.

Brief intervention to reduce fatigue impact in patients with inflammatory arthritis: Design and outcomes of a single-arm feasibility study (2022)
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OBJECTIVES: Patients with inflammatory arthritis report that fatigue is challenging to manage. We developed a manualised, one-to-one, cognitive-behavioural intervention, delivered by rheumatology health professionals (RHPs). The Fatigue - Reducing it... Read More about Brief intervention to reduce fatigue impact in patients with inflammatory arthritis: Design and outcomes of a single-arm feasibility study.

Factors influencing the implementation of medicine risk communications by healthcare professionals in clinical practice: A systematic review (2022)
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Background: Regulatory medicines risk communications aim to prevent patient harm through the dissemination of safety information to healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, and the public. Evidence suggests that in addition to implementing the requ... Read More about Factors influencing the implementation of medicine risk communications by healthcare professionals in clinical practice: A systematic review.

The socio-economic inequality in body mass index: A PERSIAN cohort-based cross-sectional study on 20,000 Iranian adults (2022)
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Introduction: The aim of the present study was to explore and determine the association between BMI and socio-economic factors in Iran. Methods: Adults aged 35 to 70 (n = 20,460) were included from Ardabil Non-Communicable Disease (ArNCD) cohort stud... Read More about The socio-economic inequality in body mass index: A PERSIAN cohort-based cross-sectional study on 20,000 Iranian adults.

A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a Fibromyalgia self-management programme for adults in a community setting with a nested qualitative study (FALCON) (2022)
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Background: Fibromyalgia is a condition associated with widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and sleep problems. Fibromyalgia treatment guidelines recommend non-pharmacological interventions and the development of self-management skills. An examp... Read More about A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a Fibromyalgia self-management programme for adults in a community setting with a nested qualitative study (FALCON).

Tackling root causes upstream of unhealthy urban development (TRUUD): Protocol of a five-year prevention research consortium (2022)
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Poor quality urban environments substantially increase non-communicable disease. Responsibility for associated decision-making is dispersed across multiple agents and systems: fast growing urban authorities are the primary gatekeepers of new developm... Read More about Tackling root causes upstream of unhealthy urban development (TRUUD): Protocol of a five-year prevention research consortium.

Understanding everyday creativity: A framework drawn from a qualitative evidence review of home-based arts (2022)
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The COVID-19 pandemic propelled the arts and leisure into crisis. Public and policy responses have shown positive adaptations and the potential of everyday creativity (EC) in response to restrictions. This is the first qualitative evidence review on... Read More about Understanding everyday creativity: A framework drawn from a qualitative evidence review of home-based arts.

Delphi study to define core clinical outcomes for inclusion in a complex regional pain syndrome international research registry and data bank (2022)
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ABSTRACT: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) clinical trials have historically captured a diverse range of outcomes. A minimum set of CRPS patient-reported outcomes has been agreed for inclusion in a future CRPS international clinical research reg... Read More about Delphi study to define core clinical outcomes for inclusion in a complex regional pain syndrome international research registry and data bank.

Microgrants as a pathway for community development: A case study exploring impacts, implementation and context (2022)
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Microgrant schemes are used in many contexts relevant to community development, but there are few detailed accounts of their operation and effects. This study explored a four-year microgrant scheme in Bristol, UK. The research analyzed 141 awards and... Read More about Microgrants as a pathway for community development: A case study exploring impacts, implementation and context.

Safety of disinvestment in mid- to late-term follow-up post primary hip and knee replacement: The UK SAFE evidence synthesis and recommendations (2022)
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Background: Joint replacement surgery has revolutionised the management of degenerative joint disease. Increasing demand for surgery and post-surgical reviews has overwhelmed orthopaedic services and, consequently, many centres have reduced or stoppe... Read More about Safety of disinvestment in mid- to late-term follow-up post primary hip and knee replacement: The UK SAFE evidence synthesis and recommendations.