Theory of planned behaviour variables and objective walking behaviour do not show seasonal variation in a randomised controlled trial [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Longitudinal studies have shown that objectively measured walking behaviour is subject to seasonal variation, with people walking more in summer compared to winter.
French, D.P., Williams, Stefanie
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Protocol for economic evaluation alongside the IMPLEMENT cluster randomised controlled trial [PDF]
The recent development and publication of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for acute low back pain (LBP) has resulted in evidence-based recommendations that, if implemented, have the potential to improve the quality and safety of care for acute LBP.
Mortimer, D +4 more
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Promoting Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Parents: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial [PDF]
We conducted a cluster randomised controlled trial of parents in 56 primary schools and community service centres (clusters) to evaluate the effectiveness of a single-session workshop on promoting more fruit and vegetable (FV) intake. A total of 803 parents were randomised to the FV intervention arm (16 clusters, n = 197), the more appreciation control
Yuying Sun +6 more
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Background: Relapse is a major determinant of outcome for people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Early warning signs frequently precede relapse. A recent Cochrane Review found low-quality evidence to suggest a positive effect of early warning signs ...
Andrew I Gumley +29 more
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Implementing telephone triage in general practice: a process evaluation of a cluster randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Background: Telephone triage represents one strategy to manage demand for face-to-face GP appointments in primary care. However, limited evidence exists of the challenges GP practices face in implementing telephone triage.
A Fretheim +34 more
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Shared decision-making in antihypertensive therapy: a cluster randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Hypertension is one of the key factors causing cardiovascular diseases. A substantial proportion of treated hypertensive patients do not reach recommended target blood pressure values. Shared decision making (SDM) is to enhance the active role of patients.
Tinsel, Iris +7 more
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Process evaluation protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of an intervention to improve the mental health support and training available to secondary school teachers– the Wellbeing in Secondary Education (WISE) project [PDF]
Background: Secondary school teachers have low levels of wellbeing and high levels of depression compared with the general population. Teachers are in a key position to support students, but poor mental health may be a barrier to doing so effectively ...
Bell, Sarah +14 more
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“Risk Watch”: Cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating an injury prevention program [PDF]
Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based injury prevention program. Design: Cluster randomised controlled trial. Setting: 20 primary schools in Nottingham, UK. Participants: 459 children aged 7 to 10 years.
Denise, Kendrick +5 more
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Embedded motivational interviewing combined with a smartphone app to increase physical activity in people with sub-acute low back pain: study protocol of a cluster randomised control trial [PDF]
Background: Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based, client-centred counselling technique that has been used effectively to increase physical activity, including for people with low back pain.
Breckon, Jeff +6 more
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Background Significant gaps exist in education for prospective and new parents, especially for some of the most vulnerable families. Prospective parents would like more information during pregnancy to prepare them for parenting, and need access to ...
Touran Shafiei +7 more
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