Background The availability of population norms from generic health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instruments can support the interpretation of health outcomes.
Titi Sahidah Fitriana +3 more
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Validation of the EuroQol questionnaire in cardiac rehabilitation [PDF]
Objective: To analyse the psychometric properties of the EuroQol questionnaire (EQ-5D) applied to patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Setting: Rehabilitation hospital. Patients and design: 106 consecutive patients with ACS (51% myocardial infarction, 42 ...
Schweikert, B. +2 more
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Introducción: Una de las claves de los nuevos modelos conceptuales de gestión de atención sanitaria a las enfermedades crónicas es la atención compartida entre niveles asistenciales para garantizar la continuidad de cuidados del paciente.
Macarena Berroa Martín +6 more
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Crosswalk EQ-5D-5L Value Set for Slovenia
Due to the availability of the EQ-5D-5L instrument official translation into Slovenian its use is widespread in Slovenia. However, the health profiles obtained in many studies cannot be ascribed their appropriate values as the EQ-5D-5L value set does not
Prevolnik Rupel Valentina, Ogorevc Marko
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Laparoscopic versus open colorectal resection for cancer and polyps: A cost-effectiveness study [PDF]
Methods: Participants were recruited in 2006-2007 in a district general hospital in the south of England; those with a diagnosis of cancer or polyps were included in the analysis.
Dowson, H +4 more
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Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 40 mg/day of atorvastatin in reducing the severity of sepsis in ward patients (ASEPSIS Trial) [PDF]
Introduction: Several observational studies suggest that statins modulate the pathophysiology of sepsis and may prevent its progression. The aim of this study was to determine if the acute administration of atorvastatin reduces sepsis progression in ...
Barnett, A. H. +11 more
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Variations in follow-up services after inpatient stroke rehabilitation: A multicentre study [PDF]
Background: Care after discharge from inpatient stroke rehabilitation units varies across Europe. The aim of this study was to compare service delivery after discharge.
Baert, Ilse +14 more
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Changes in the quality of life in severely disabled people following provision of powered indoor/outdoor chairs [PDF]
Purpose:To determine the benefits for patients who received an Electric Powered Indoor/outdoor Chair (EPIOC) and to quantify their perceived changes to their quality of life.
Davies, A, De Souza, LH, Frank, AO
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OBJECTIVE: Previously we reported that early part-time sick leave enhances return to work (RTW) among employees with musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This paper assesses the health-related effects of this intervention.
Rahman Shiri +5 more
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An exploration of social and economic outcome and associated health-related quality of life after critical illness in general intensive care unit survivors: a 12-month follow-up study. [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: The socio-economic impact of critical illnesses on patients and their families in Europe has yet to be determined. The aim of this exploratory study was to estimate changes in family circumstances, social and economic stability, care ...
Bishop, J +6 more
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