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View article: What are the views of those participating in a trial investigating acute post-traumatic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo? A qualitative study
What are the views of those participating in a trial investigating acute post-traumatic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo? A qualitative study Open
Healthcare professionals and patients participating in a multi-center qualitative study felt post-traumatic BPPV was feasible and acceptable to diagnose and treat acutely. Findings from this study will enhance the content and delivery of a…
View article: Correction: Gastrointestinal, Behaviour and Anxiety Outcomes in Autistic Children Following an Open Label, Randomised Pilot Study of Synbiotics vs Synbiotics and Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy
Correction: Gastrointestinal, Behaviour and Anxiety Outcomes in Autistic Children Following an Open Label, Randomised Pilot Study of Synbiotics vs Synbiotics and Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy Open
View article: Gastrointestinal, Behaviour and Anxiety Outcomes in Autistic Children Following an Open Label, Randomised Pilot Study of Synbiotics vs Synbiotics and Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy
Gastrointestinal, Behaviour and Anxiety Outcomes in Autistic Children Following an Open Label, Randomised Pilot Study of Synbiotics vs Synbiotics and Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy Open
Alterations of the microbiome-gut-brain (MGB) axis have been associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI). DGBI are highly prevalent in autistic children and are associated with worsening beh…
View article: Treating benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in acute traumatic brain injury: a prospective, randomised clinical trial assessing safety, feasibility, and efficacy
Treating benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in acute traumatic brain injury: a prospective, randomised clinical trial assessing safety, feasibility, and efficacy Open
Background Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) affects approximately half of acute, moderate-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. To date, there have been no rigorous studies of BPPV assessment or treatment in this cohort.…
View article: Late‐breaking Abstracts
Late‐breaking Abstracts Open
Background and aims: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), affecting c. 50% acute moderate-severe traumatic brain injury patients, is recurrent and linked to falls.Falls are linked to excess mortality in TBI survivors, suggesting BP…
View article: Why are patients with acute traumatic brain injury not routinely assessed or treated for vestibular dysfunction in the UK? A qualitative study
Why are patients with acute traumatic brain injury not routinely assessed or treated for vestibular dysfunction in the UK? A qualitative study Open
Objectives Vestibular dysfunction is common in patients with acute traumatic brain injury (aTBI). Persisting vestibular symptoms (ie, dizziness and imbalance) are linked to poor physical, psychological and socioeconomic outcomes. However, …
View article: Correction to: Cystic fibrosis–related diabetes onset can be predicted using biomarkers measured at birth
Correction to: Cystic fibrosis–related diabetes onset can be predicted using biomarkers measured at birth Open
View article: Safety of reducing antibiotic prescribing in primary care: a mixed-methods study
Safety of reducing antibiotic prescribing in primary care: a mixed-methods study Open
Background The threat of antimicrobial resistance has led to intensified efforts to reduce antibiotic utilisation, but serious bacterial infections are increasing in frequency. Objectives To estimate the risks of serious bacterial infectio…
View article: Cystic fibrosis–related diabetes onset can be predicted using biomarkers measured at birth
Cystic fibrosis–related diabetes onset can be predicted using biomarkers measured at birth Open
We demonstrated clinical utility by comparing CFRD prevalence rates between the top 10% of individuals with the highest risk and the bottom 10% with the lowest risk. A web-based application was developed to provide practitioners with patie…
View article: Risks of use and non-use of antibiotics in primary care: qualitative study of prescribers’ views
Risks of use and non-use of antibiotics in primary care: qualitative study of prescribers’ views Open
Purpose The emergence of antimicrobial resistance has led to increasing efforts to reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics in primary care, but potential hazards from bacterial infection continue to cause concern. This study investigated how…
View article: A mixed methods randomised feasibility trial investigating the management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in acute traumatic brain injury
A mixed methods randomised feasibility trial investigating the management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in acute traumatic brain injury Open
View article: Revisiting patient expectations and experiences of antibiotics in an era of antimicrobial resistance: Qualitative study
Revisiting patient expectations and experiences of antibiotics in an era of antimicrobial resistance: Qualitative study Open
Objective To investigate contemporary patient expectations and experiences of antibiotic prescribing in England. Background Primary care providers’ compliance with patient influences has been identified as a motivation for antibiotic‐presc…
View article: A community-based, sport-led programme to increase physical activity in an area of deprivation: a qualitative case study
A community-based, sport-led programme to increase physical activity in an area of deprivation: a qualitative case study Open
View article: Risks of use and non-use of antibiotics in primary care. Qualitative study of prescribers’ views
Risks of use and non-use of antibiotics in primary care. Qualitative study of prescribers’ views Open
Purpose The emergence of antimicrobial resistance has led to increasing efforts to reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics in primary care, but potential hazards from bacterial infection continue to cause concern. This study investigated how…
View article: Engagement with advice to reduce cardiovascular risk following a health check programme: A qualitative study
Engagement with advice to reduce cardiovascular risk following a health check programme: A qualitative study Open
Background The success of a cardiovascular health check programme depends not only on the identification of individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but also on reducing CVD risk. We examined factors that might influence en…
View article: The effect of a dysfunctional upper limb on community‐dwelling stroke survivors and their carers: <scp>A</scp>n interpretative phenomenological analysis
The effect of a dysfunctional upper limb on community‐dwelling stroke survivors and their carers: <span>A</span>n interpretative phenomenological analysis Open
Objectives The poststroke upper limb continues to pose a myriad of physical and psychological challenges for patients and caregivers. To optimize existing services, this study firstly aimed to explore the experiences of both stroke survivo…
View article: Enhanced Invitations Using the Question-Behavior Effect and Financial Incentives to Promote Health Check Uptake in Primary Care
Enhanced Invitations Using the Question-Behavior Effect and Financial Incentives to Promote Health Check Uptake in Primary Care Open
Uptake of health checks following a standard invitation was low and not significantly increased through enhanced invitation methods using the QBE.
View article: Interventions to increase access to or uptake of physical health screening in people with severe mental illness: a realist review
Interventions to increase access to or uptake of physical health screening in people with severe mental illness: a realist review Open
Objectives To identify and evaluate interventions aimed at increasing uptake of, or access to, physical health screening by adults with severe mental illness; to examine why interventions might work. Design Realist review. Setting Primary,…
View article: Real World Evidence: A Quantitative and Qualitative Glance at Participant Feedback from a Free-Response Survey Investigating Experiences of a Structured Exercise Intervention for Men with Prostate Cancer
Real World Evidence: A Quantitative and Qualitative Glance at Participant Feedback from a Free-Response Survey Investigating Experiences of a Structured Exercise Intervention for Men with Prostate Cancer Open
Aim . To explore patient experiences of a structured exercise intervention for men with prostate cancer (PCa). Sample . 41 men with either localised or advanced PCa who had been referred for a structured exercise programme by their physici…
View article: Enhanced invitation methods and uptake of health checks in primary care: randomised controlled trial and cohort study using electronic health records
Enhanced invitation methods and uptake of health checks in primary care: randomised controlled trial and cohort study using electronic health records Open
Background A national programme of health checks to identify risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is being rolled out but is encountering difficulties because of low uptake. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of an enhanced invitation…
View article: Influences on uptake of cancer screening in mental health service users: a qualitative study
Influences on uptake of cancer screening in mental health service users: a qualitative study Open
View article: Do health checks improve risk factor detection in primary care? Matched cohort study using electronic health records
Do health checks improve risk factor detection in primary care? Matched cohort study using electronic health records Open
NHS Health Checks are associated with increased detection of hypercholesterolaemia, and to a lesser extent obesity and hypertension, but smokers may be under-represented.