Correction notice: Skin cancer-related conditions managed in general practice in Australia, 2000-2016: a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey
Reyes-Marcelino G, McLoughlin K, Harrison C, et al. Skin cancer-related conditions managed in general practice in Australia, 2000–2016: a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey. BMJ Open 2023;13:e067744. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067744
Above mentioned article is revised since it was published as figures 2A and 3A did not include data on benign neoplasms, despite these being mentioned in the figure legend. Therefore, figures 2A and 3A is revised to correctly include the data on benign neoplasms. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Tags: Open access Correction Source Type: research
Correction: 'Development and psychometric evaluation of the Implementation Science Research Project Appraisal Criteria (ImpResPAC) tool: a study protocol
Sweetnam C, Goulding L, Davis RE, et al. Development and psychometric evaluation of the Implementation Science Research Project Appraisal Criteria (ImpResPAC) tool: a study protocol. BMJ Open 2022;12:e061209. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061209. Above mentioned article is revised since it was published as Funding statement is now updated as given below: This research was supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; and by King’s Improvement Science, which offers co-funding to the NIHR ARC South Lond...
Source: BMJ Open - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Tags: Open access Correction Source Type: research
Factors influencing the outcomes of non-pharmacological interventions for managing fatigue across the lifespan of people living with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions: a scoping review protocol
The objective of this scoping review is to understand and map the extent of evidence in relation to the factors that relate to the outcome of non-pharmacological interventions on MSK condition-related fatigue across the lifespan.
Methods and analysis
This scoping review will include evidence relating to people of all ages living with chronic MSK conditions who have been offered a non-pharmacological intervention with either the intention or effect of reducing fatigue and its impact. Databases including AMED, PsycINFO, CINAHLPlus, MEDLINE, EMBASE and Scopus will be searched for peer-reviewed primary research studies publis...
Source: BMJ Open - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Fishpool, K., Young, G., Ciurtin, C., Cramp, F., Erhieyovwe, E. O., Farisogullari, B., Macfarlane, G. J., Machado, P. M., Pearson, J., Santos, E., Dures, E. Tags: Open access, Rheumatology Source Type: research
Acute watery diarrhoea cases during cholera outbreak in Syria: a cohort study
Conclusions
The study found results consistent with previous AWD outbreaks in developing countries like Yemen, Nigeria and Lebanon. Preventative measures like improving water sanitation and hygiene practices are essential to prevent future outbreaks and ease the strain on healthcare systems. Therefore, future studies must investigate the risk factors that increase the spread and the severity of the disease and investigate the best management method. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Arnaout, A. Y., Nerabani, Y., Sawas, M. N., Alhejazi, T. J., Farho, M. A., Arnaout, K., Alshaker, H., Shebli, B., Helou, M., Mobaied, B. B., Mouti, M. B., Kady, F., Aljarad, Z., Aleppo University Hospital Team, shalabi, Dasouki, Breij, Shheibar, Alabdulla Tags: Open access, Gastroenterology and hepatology Source Type: research
Financial protection and equity in the healthcare financing system in Iran: a cross-sectional study among slum dwellers with type 2 diabetes
Conclusions
As a result of insufficient use of insurance, cost-coping strategies used by slum dwellers vis-à-vis T2D expenditures do not protect them from financial risks. Expanding universal health coverage and providing supplemental insurance for those with T2D living in slums are recommended. Iran Health Insurance should adequately cover the costs of T2D care for slum dwellers so that they do not need to use alternative strategies. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ghammari, F., Heidari, K., Jalilian, H. Tags: Open access, Health services research Source Type: research
How effective is topical miconazole or amorolfine for mild to moderately severe onychomycosis in primary care: the Onycho Trial - a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Conclusions
Topical miconazole and amorolfine were not effective in achieving a complete, clinical or mycological cure of mild to moderately severe onychomycosis, nor did they significantly alleviate the severity or symptom burden. These treatments should, therefore, not be advised as monotherapy to treat onychomycosis.
Trial registration number
WHO ICTRP NL8193. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Watjer, R. M., Bonten, T. N., Sayed, K., Quint, K. D., van der Beek, M. T., Mertens, B. J. A., Numans, M. E., Eekhof, J. A. H. Tags: Open access, General practice / Family practice Source Type: research
Role of Gut Microbe Composition in Psychosocial Symptom Response to Exercise Training in Breast Cancer Survivors (ROME) study: protocol for a randomised controlled trial
The objective of this study is to determine if fitness-related modifications to gut microbiota occur and, if so, mediate the effects of aerobic exercise on fatigue response.
Methods and analysis
The research is a randomised controlled trial among breast cancer survivors aged 18–74 with fatigue. The primary aim is to determine the effects of aerobic exercise training compared with an attention control on gut microbiota composition. The secondary study aims are to test if exercise training (1) affects the gut microbiota composition directly and/or indirectly through inflammation (serum cytokines), autonomic nervous sy...
Source: BMJ Open - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Little, R. B., Carter, S. J., Motl, R. W., Hunter, G., Cook, A., Liu, N., Krontiras, H., Lefkowitz, E. J., Turan, B., Schleicher, E., Rogers, L. Q. Tags: Open access, Oncology Source Type: research
Impacts on paediatricians testifying in cases of child maltreatment: protocol for a systematic review
Introduction
Paediatricians perform medical assessments for children in cases of suspected child maltreatment. Due to their role with statutory child protection agencies and police, paediatricians may be asked to testify in court about child protection and criminal justice matters. To the authors’ knowledge, there has been no previous systematic review of the literature synthesising the evidence on the impacts on paediatricians testifying in cases of child maltreatment.
Methods and analysis
A search strategy comprising indexed and key terms will be applied to six electronic reference databases from inception to May ...
Source: BMJ Open - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Horstman, A., Smith, J. A. S., Bassed, R. B., Bugeja, L. Tags: Open access, Paediatrics Source Type: research
Burden of COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis hospitalisation patterns at a tertiary care hospital in Rajasthan, India: a retrospective analysis
Conclusion
The study underscores the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the TB landscape and hospitalisation dynamics. Notably, patient burden of TB declined during the COVID-19 era, with a decline in the post-COVID-19 era compared with the pre-COVID-19 era. Prolonged hospitalisation in the post-COVID-19 period indicates the need for adaptive healthcare strategies and the formulation of public health policies in a post-pandemic context. These findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the evolving TB scenario, emphasising the necessity for tailored healthcare approaches in the aftermath of a global health c...
Source: BMJ Open - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Rajotiya, S., Mishra, S., Singh, A. K., Debnath, S., Raj, P., Singh, P., Bareth, H., Nakash, P., Sharma, A., Singh, M., Nathiya, D., Joshi, N., Tomar, B. S. Tags: Open access, Public health, COVID-19 Source Type: research
Utilisation of the health belief model to study the behavioural intentions relating to obesity management among university students: a cross-sectional study
Conclusion
This study underscores the need for tailored health promotion strategies that consider the perceptions and beliefs of people about the management of obesity. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Albasheer, O., Hakami, N., Abdelwahab, S. I., Alqassim, A. Y., Alharbi, A., Abdelmola, A. O., Altraifi, A. A. A., Medani, I. E., Hakami, A. M. S., Moafa, M. H., Abuhadi, R. I., Hobani, A. H. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
Factors influencing optimal diabetes care and clinical outcomes in Thai patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a multilevel modelling analysis
Conclusion
This highlights the necessity for targeted interventions to bridge urban–suburban care gaps, optimise drug prescriptions and implement comprehensive care strategies for improved glycaemic control, DR prevention and CKD progression mitigation among in Thai patients with T2DM. The value of the clinical target aggregate (ABC) and the process of care aggregate (FAACE) was also conclusively demonstrated. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Surawit, A., Pongkunakorn, T., Manosan, T., Mongkolsucharitkul, P., Chamnan, P., Suvarnabhumi, K., Puangpet, T., Suta, S., Pumeiam, S., Pinsawas, B., Ophakas, S., Pisitpornsuk, S., Utchin, C., Mayurasakorn, K. Tags: Open access, Diabetes and Endocrinology Source Type: research
Optimal approach for ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks for abdominal surgeries: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction
Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks are commonly used for postoperative analgesia after various abdominal surgeries. There are several different approaches for performing TAP blocks, mainly including posterior, lateral and subcostal approaches. An increasing number of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have compared the analgesic effects of different TAP block approaches, but the results have not been consistent. This protocol aims to determine the optimal approach of ultrasound-guided TAP blocks for postoperative analgesia after abdominal surgery.
Methods and analysis
Four databases, including Web of S...
Source: BMJ Open - May 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Zhu, Q., Zhang, D., Wei, Y. Tags: Open access, Anaesthesia Source Type: research
How does eligibility for GusNIP produce prescriptions relate to fruit and vegetable purchases and what factors shape the relationship? A protocol for a secondary analysis of nationally representative data in the USA
This study will examine the correlation or association of selected variables between different quantities and varieties of fresh, frozen, canned and dried FVs, as well as correlations among multilevel predictors.
Ethics and dissemination
We are following data integrity standards as outlined by agreements with the USDA Economic Research Service. All results of analyses will undergo a thorough disclosure review to ensure no identifiable data are shared. Results will be disseminated to research, practice and policy communities using an Open Access peer-reviewed manuscript(s), scientific and practice presentations, and a publ...
Source: BMJ Open - May 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Houghtaling, B., Zhang, N., Yaroch, A., Milburn Atkinson, C., Byker Shanks, C. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
Saxon Epidemiological Study in General Practice-6 (SESAM-6): protocol of a cross-sectional study
Introduction
General practitioners (GPs) are mostly the first point of contact for patients with health problems in Germany. There is only a limited epidemiological overview data that describe the GP consultation hours based on other than billing data. Therefore, the aim of Saxon Epidemiological Study in General Practice-6 (SESAM-6) is to examine the frequency of reasons for encounter, prevalence of long-term diagnosed diseases and diagnostic and therapeutic decisions in general practice. This knowledge is fundamental to identify the healthcare needs and to develop strategies to improve the GP care. The results of the stud...
Source: BMJ Open - May 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Gräfe, W., Liebig, L., Deutsch, T., Schübel, J., Bergmann, A., Bleckwenn, M., Frese, T., Brütting, C., Riemenschneider, H. Tags: Open access, Epidemiology Source Type: research
Hospital at home for elderly acute patients: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
This article describes the protocol for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing standard hospital admission to hospital at home treatment. The main aim of the intervention is to reduce 30-day acute readmission after discharge and improve the quality of life of elderly acute patients.
Methods and analysis
A total of 849 elderly acute patients will be randomised in a 1:2 ratio to either the control or intervention group in the trial. The control group will receive standard hospital treatment in a hospital emergency department while the intervention group will receive treatment at home. The primary outcomes of the tria...
Source: BMJ Open - May 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Thomsen, A. M. L., Tayyari, N., Duvald, I., Kirkegaard, H., Obel, B., Nielsen, C. P. Tags: Open access, Health services research Source Type: research
