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View article: Equitable Access to mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Young People: A Feminist Intersectional Youth-Rights Approach
Equitable Access to mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Young People: A Feminist Intersectional Youth-Rights Approach Open
The global burden of young people’s poor mental health has stimulated increased attention on improving access to mental health services. However, young people are reluctant to seek help for mental health problems, and this is most often fr…
View article: Being, Doing, Deciding: Cisheteronormativity, Bodily Autonomy, and Mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Young People
Being, Doing, Deciding: Cisheteronormativity, Bodily Autonomy, and Mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Young People Open
Cisheteronormativities inform and distort what LGBTQ+ young people’s bodies can be and do, and what choices about the body are possible, profoundly impacting mental health. This article presents findings from a UK study examining ‘what wor…
View article: Effectiveness of biomarker-guided duration of antibiotic treatment in children hospitalised with confirmed or suspected bacterial infection: the BATCH RCT
Effectiveness of biomarker-guided duration of antibiotic treatment in children hospitalised with confirmed or suspected bacterial infection: the BATCH RCT Open
Background Procalcitonin is a biomarker specific for bacterial infection, with a more rapid response than other commonly used biomarkers, such as C-reactive protein, but it is not routinely used in the National Health Service. Objective To…
View article: Updates on digital mental health interventions for children and young people: systematic overview of reviews
Updates on digital mental health interventions for children and young people: systematic overview of reviews Open
View article: Disparities in the initial approach for men and women with acute coronary syndromes
Disparities in the initial approach for men and women with acute coronary syndromes Open
Introduction Cardiovascular disease, particularly coronary artery disease, has emerged as the primary cause of mortality in women across Europe, as highlighted by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). While pre…
View article: Long acting injectable buprenorphine: Perspectives from service-users, staff and stakeholders
Long acting injectable buprenorphine: Perspectives from service-users, staff and stakeholders Open
View article: Acute coronary syndromes: men and women - same species, same disease, same manifestation?
Acute coronary syndromes: men and women - same species, same disease, same manifestation? Open
Introduction Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS), like many other disease spectra, exhibit differences not only in incidences in men and women but also in manifestation, treatment and prognosis. Objectives This study aims to characterize ACS ma…
View article: Mobile Health Biometrics to Enhance Exercise and Physical Activity Adherence in Type 2 Diabetes (MOTIVATE-T2D): a decentralised feasibility randomised controlled trial delivered across the UK and Canada
Mobile Health Biometrics to Enhance Exercise and Physical Activity Adherence in Type 2 Diabetes (MOTIVATE-T2D): a decentralised feasibility randomised controlled trial delivered across the UK and Canada Open
Objectives Assess the feasibility of a mobile health (mHealth)-supported home-delivered physical activity (PA) intervention (MOTIVATE-T2D) in people with recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D). Design Feasibility multicentre, parallel gr…
View article: Procalcitonin-guided duration of antibiotic treatment in children hospitalised with confirmed or suspected bacterial infection in the UK (BATCH): a pragmatic, multicentre, open-label, two-arm, individually randomised, controlled trial
Procalcitonin-guided duration of antibiotic treatment in children hospitalised with confirmed or suspected bacterial infection in the UK (BATCH): a pragmatic, multicentre, open-label, two-arm, individually randomised, controlled trial Open
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View article: Contribution of high-technology procedures to public healthcare expenditures: the case of ischemic heart disease in Portugal, 2002–2015
Contribution of high-technology procedures to public healthcare expenditures: the case of ischemic heart disease in Portugal, 2002–2015 Open
View article: Evaluation of Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs: Implementation, Process, Impact, and Outcomes, Review of Systematic Reviews
Evaluation of Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs: Implementation, Process, Impact, and Outcomes, Review of Systematic Reviews Open
Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP) were introduced in healthcare as a public health priority to promote appropriate prescribing of antimicrobials, to reduce adverse events related to antimicrobials, as well as to control the escalati…
View article: Early mental health intervention and supported self-care for LGBTQ+ young people in the UK: a mixed-methods study
Early mental health intervention and supported self-care for LGBTQ+ young people in the UK: a mixed-methods study Open
Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, plus young people have a higher risk of poor mental health in comparison to cisgendered heterosexual young people, and they underutilise mental health services and support. In ad…
View article: “What Works” to Support LGBTQ+ Young People's Mental Health: An Intersectional Youth Rights Approach
“What Works” to Support LGBTQ+ Young People's Mental Health: An Intersectional Youth Rights Approach Open
Despite overwhelming international evidence of elevated rates of poor mental health in LGBTQ+ youth compared to their cis-heterosexual peers, we know relatively little about effective mental health services for this population group. This …
View article: Evaluation of Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs: Process, Implementation, Impact and Outcomes. Review of Systematic Reviews
Evaluation of Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs: Process, Implementation, Impact and Outcomes. Review of Systematic Reviews Open
Background: Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP) were introduced in healthcare as a public health priority to promote appropriate prescribing of antimicrobials, reduce antimicrobials adverse events as well as control challenges of anti…
View article: Costs of Hip Fractures in Postmenopausal Women in Portugal: A Study from the Payer’s Perspective
Costs of Hip Fractures in Postmenopausal Women in Portugal: A Study from the Payer’s Perspective Open
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View article: Patient preferences and cost-benefit of hypertension and hyperlipidemia collaborative management model between pharmacies and primary care in Portugal: A discrete choice experiment alongside a trial (USFarmácia®)
Patient preferences and cost-benefit of hypertension and hyperlipidemia collaborative management model between pharmacies and primary care in Portugal: A discrete choice experiment alongside a trial (USFarmácia®) Open
Background Little is known about patient preferences and the value of pharmacy-collaborative disease management with primary care using technology-driven interprofessional communication under real-world conditions. Discrete Choice Experime…
View article: Precision medicine’s new frontier: integrating palliative care at the right time
Precision medicine’s new frontier: integrating palliative care at the right time Open
In recent decades, the field of oncology has evolved in parallel with advancements in palliative care. The multifaceted demands of cancer treatment—including symptom management, psychosocial support, and other related care components—requi…
View article: ‘Thank goodness you’re here’. Exploring the impact on patients, family carers and staff of enhanced 7-day specialist palliative care services: A mixed methods study
‘Thank goodness you’re here’. Exploring the impact on patients, family carers and staff of enhanced 7-day specialist palliative care services: A mixed methods study Open
Background: Healthcare usage patterns change for people with life limiting illness as death approaches, with increasing use of out-of-hours services. How best to provide care out of hours is unclear. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness and …
View article: The economic burden experienced by carers of children who had a critical deterioration at a tertiary children’s hospital in the United Kingdom (the DETECT study): an online survey
The economic burden experienced by carers of children who had a critical deterioration at a tertiary children’s hospital in the United Kingdom (the DETECT study): an online survey Open
View article: Costs of incident non-hip osteoporosis-related fractures in postmenopausal women from a payer perspective
Costs of incident non-hip osteoporosis-related fractures in postmenopausal women from a payer perspective Open
View article: Real-World Effectiveness in Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia Collaborative Management between Pharmacies and Primary Care in Portugal: A Multicenter Pragmatic Controlled Trial (USFarmácia®)
Real-World Effectiveness in Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia Collaborative Management between Pharmacies and Primary Care in Portugal: A Multicenter Pragmatic Controlled Trial (USFarmácia®) Open
There is evidence of the efficacy of collaborative health interventions with pharmacies and primary care providers but little of its real-world effectiveness. We aimed to assess the effectiveness and discuss the design and challenges of hy…
View article: Using technology to reduce critical deterioration (the DETECT study): a cost analysis of care costs at a tertiary children's hospital in the United Kingdom
Using technology to reduce critical deterioration (the DETECT study): a cost analysis of care costs at a tertiary children's hospital in the United Kingdom Open
View article: C-sections and hospital characteristics: a long term analysis on low-risk deliveries
C-sections and hospital characteristics: a long term analysis on low-risk deliveries Open
View article: Healthcare use and healthcare costs for patients with advanced cancer; the international ACTION cluster-randomised trial on advance care planning
Healthcare use and healthcare costs for patients with advanced cancer; the international ACTION cluster-randomised trial on advance care planning Open
Background: Advance care planning supports patients to reflect on and discuss preferences for future treatment and care. Studies of the impact of advance care planning on healthcare use and healthcare costs are scarce. Aim: To determine th…
View article: The APSY-SED study: protocol of an observational, longitudinal, mixed methods and multicenter study exploring the psychological adjustment of relatives and healthcare providers of patients with cancer with continuous deep sedation until death
The APSY-SED study: protocol of an observational, longitudinal, mixed methods and multicenter study exploring the psychological adjustment of relatives and healthcare providers of patients with cancer with continuous deep sedation until death Open
Background Since 2016, France is the only country in the World where continuous deep sedation until death (CDSUD) is regulated by law. CDSUD serves as a response to refractory suffering in palliative situations where the patients’ death is…
View article: How do hospital characteristics and ties relate to the uptake of second-generation biosimilars? A longitudinal analysis of Portuguese NHS hospitals, 2015–2021
How do hospital characteristics and ties relate to the uptake of second-generation biosimilars? A longitudinal analysis of Portuguese NHS hospitals, 2015–2021 Open
The findings suggest a need for capacity-building on biosimilar prescribing, including for doctors of academic hospitals and those working in settings where high biosimilar use would be expected.
View article: Cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of hypertension and hyperlipidemia collaborative management between pharmacies and primary care in portugal alongside a trial compared with usual care (USFarmácia®)
Cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of hypertension and hyperlipidemia collaborative management between pharmacies and primary care in portugal alongside a trial compared with usual care (USFarmácia®) Open
Background: There is little experience in the economic evaluation of pharmacy/primary care collaborative health interventions using interprofessional technology-driven communication under real-world conditions. This study aimed to conduct …
View article: Systematic voiding programme in adults with urinary incontinence following acute stroke: the ICONS-II RCT
Systematic voiding programme in adults with urinary incontinence following acute stroke: the ICONS-II RCT Open
Background Urinary incontinence affects around half of stroke survivors in the acute phase, and it often presents as a new problem after stroke or, if pre-existing, worsens significantly, adding to the disability and helplessness caused by…
View article: Burden and cost of incident osteoporosis-related fractures in postmenopausal women
Burden and cost of incident osteoporosis-related fractures in postmenopausal women Open
View article: A comparison between thoracic epidural analgesia and rectus sheath catheter analgesia after open midline major abdominal surgery: randomized clinical trial
A comparison between thoracic epidural analgesia and rectus sheath catheter analgesia after open midline major abdominal surgery: randomized clinical trial Open
Background Rectus sheath catheter analgesia (RSCA) and thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) are both used for analgesia following laparotomy. The aim was to compare the analgesic effectiveness of RSCA with TEA after laparotomy for elective co…