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Opinions on the use of technology to improve tablet taking in people over 65 on cardiovascular medications
(SAGE Publications (UK and US), 2018-05-06)Objective This study was performed to evaluate the perceptions of the use of technology to improve cardiovascular medicine taking among patients aged >65 years. Methods This qualitative study used focus groups with ... -
Opportunistic pulse checks in primary care to improve recognition of atrial fibrillation: a retrospective analysis of electronic patient records.
(2018-06)BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an important and modifiable risk factor for stroke. Earlier identification may reduce stroke-related morbidity and mortality. Trial evidence shows that opportunistic pulse regularity ... -
Optimal design for experiments with possibly incomplete observations
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Optimal design of cluster randomised trials allowing unequal allocation of clusters and unequal cluster size between arms
There are sometimes cost, scientific, or logistical reasons to allocate individuals unequally in an individually randomized trial. In cluster randomized trials we can allocate clusters unequally and/or allow different ... -
Optimal design of cluster randomised trials with continuous recruitment and prospective baseline period
Cluster randomised trials, like individually randomised trials, may benefit from a baseline period of data collection. We consider trials in which clusters prospectively recruit or identify participants as a continuous ... -
Optimal design when outcome values are not missing at random
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Optimisation of Perioperative Cardiovascular Management to Improve Surgical Outcome II (OPTIMISE II) trial: study protocol for a multicentre international trial of cardiac output-guided fluid therapy with low-dose inotrope infusion compared with usual care in patients undergoing major elective gastrointestinal surgery.
(BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2019-01-15)INTRODUCTION: Postoperative morbidity and mortality in older patients with comorbidities undergoing gastrointestinal surgery are a major burden on healthcare systems. Infections after surgery are common in such patients, ... -
Optimising Translational Research Opportunities: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Basic and Clinician Scientists' Perspectives of Factors Which Enable or Hinder Translational Research.
(2016)INTRODUCTION: Translational research is central to international health policy, research and funding initiatives. Despite increasing use of the term, the translation of basic science discoveries into clinical practice is ... -
The organ crisis
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OS 04-07 THE COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF 4TH LINE ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE AGENTS IN PATIENTS WITH RESISTANT HYPERTENSION: A META-ANALYSIS.
(2016-09)OBJECTIVE: Recent evidence points to the effectiveness of spironolactone vs placebo in the treatment of resistant hypertension (RH). However, placebo is rarely a realistic treatment choice in uncontrolled hypertension. ... -
Osteopathic practice in the United Kingdom: A retrospective analysis of practice data.
(2022)BACKGROUND: This study describes osteopathic practise activity, scope of practice and the osteopathic patient profile in order to understand the role osteopathy plays within the United Kingdom's (UK) health system a decade ... -
Overview of systematic reviews of non-pharmacological interventions in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2019-01-04)BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a major contributor to subfertility, diabetes and cardiovascular disease in women. The role of non-pharmacological interventions to prevent these outcomes has been reported ...