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Cost-effectiveness analysis of introducing RDTs for malaria diagnosis as compared to microscopy and presumptive diagnosis in central and peripheral public health facilities in Ghana. [PDF]
, 2013 Cost-effectiveness information on where malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) should be introduced is limited. We developed incremental cost-effectiveness analyses with data from rural health facilities in Ghana with and without microscopy. In the latter,
Abba +57 more
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EuroQol Protocols for Time Trade-Off Valuation of Health Outcomes [PDF]
PharmacoEconomics, 2016 The time trade-off (TTO) valuation technique is widely used to determine utility values of health outcomes to inform quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) calculations for use in economic evaluation. Protocols for implementing TTO vary in aspects such as the trade-off framework, iteration procedure and its administration model and method, training of ...
Oppe, Mark +4 more
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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.Abstract Purpose Patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) may later require total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to osteoarthritis (OA). The impact of previous ACLR on patient‐reported outcomes (PROs) after TKA remains uncertain.
Ioannis Syrikas +3 more
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Clinical and MRI responses to etanercept in early non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis : 48-week results from the EMBARK study [PDF]
, 2015 Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of etanercept (ETN) after 48 weeks in patients with early active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).
Bonin, Randi +15 more
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Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Background and objectives Caregivers of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) patients frequently show significant distress. The Parkinsonism Carers quality of life (QoL) (PQoL Carer) is a valid tool evaluating the effect of PSP on caregivers' QoL.
Arianna Cappiello +73 more
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Journal of Patient-Reported OutcomesBackground The EuroQol Group recently developed two new instruments, the EQ Health and Wellbeing (EQ-HWB) and the EQ Health and Wellbeing short version (EQ-HWB-S).
Sara Masutti +5 more
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Validation of the EuroQol quality of life questionnaire on stroke victims
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2011 OBJECTIVE: To validate a quality of life scale, EuroQoL, on stroke patients. METHOD: 67 patients were scored simultaneously for EuroQoL-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and modified Barthel Index (mBI).
E B Pinto +4 more
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Impact of prostheses on quality of life and functional status of transfemoral amputees in Tanzania
African Journal of Disability, 2021 Background: The rise of diabetes and traumatic injury has increased limb loss-related morbidity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite this, the majority of amputees in LMICs have no access to prosthetic devices, and the magnitude of ...
Ericka P. von Kaeppler +10 more
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Piloting a manualised weight management programme (Shape Up-LD) for overweight and obese persons with mild-moderate learning disabilities: study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial [PDF]
, 2013 National obesity rates have dramatically risen over the last decade. Being obese significantly reduces life expectancy, increases the risk of a range of diseases, and compromises quality of life.
Beeken, RJ +8 more
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Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Background Clinical outcome assessments (COAs) are essential for evaluating symptom severity, treatment response, and disease progression in Parkinson's disease (PD). As clinical knowledge evolves, it is necessary to revisit the recommendation status on the COAs to ensure their continued relevance and validity. Objectives To provide an updated
Evita Papathoma +14 more
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