Patient preference as a predictor of outcomes in a pilot trial of person-centred counselling versus low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy for persistent sub-threshold and mild depression [PDF]
, 2017 The aim of this analysis was to explore whether pre-treatment intervention preferences were related to outcomes for patients with persistent sub-threshold and mild depression who received one of two treatment types. Thirty-six patients took part in a two-
Cooper, Mick +7 more
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The EQ-5D and the EuroQol Group [PDF]
Value in Health, 2019 Andrew, Lloyd, A Simon, Pickard
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How do Zimbabweans value health states? [PDF]
, 2003 Background Quality of life weights based on valuations of health states are often used in cost utility analysis and population health measures. This paper reports on an attempt to develop quality of life weights within the Zimbabwe context. Methods 2,384
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Falls prevention advice and visual feedback to those at risk of falling : study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial [PDF]
, 2013 Studies have shown that functional strength and balance exercises can reduce the risk of falling in older people if they are done on a regular basis.
Baillie, Lynne +3 more
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Editorial: Health related quality of life inequalities
Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 John Yfantopoulos
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SAGE Open Medicine, 2013 Objectives: To explore patients’ views on the EuroQol-5D and Coronary Revascularisation Outcome Questionnaire, tools currently used for collecting patient-reported outcome measures in the English National Health Service. The key questions were as follows:
Bashir M Matata +4 more
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Physical activity intervention for elderly patients with reduced physical performance after acute coronary syndrome (HULK study): Rationale and design of a randomized clinical trial [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Reduced physical performance and impaired mobility are common in elderly patients after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and they represent independent risk factors for disability, morbidity, hospital readmission and mortality.
Biscaglia, Simone +19 more
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Health and Quality of Life OutcomesBackground The use of EQ-5D instruments in clinical, policy and economic applications continues to grow internationally. Population norms studies provide baseline values against which demographic and patient groups are compared and inequality is assessed.
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The effect of cardiac resynchronization on morbidity and mortality in heart failure [PDF]
, 2005 Background: Cardiac resynchronization reduces symptoms and improves left ventricular function in many patients with heart failure due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction and cardiac dyssynchrony.
Cleland, John G.F. +6 more
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2017 IntroductionNepal has a high prevalence of hypertension. While improving the overall health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a central tenet to public health plans in developed nations, this focus has yet to be articulated in Nepal.
Saruna Ghimire +4 more
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