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Comparing the effectiveness of group-based exercise to other non-pharmacological interventions for chronic low back pain: A systematic review.

PLoS ONE, 2020
BackgroundLow back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide with a substantial financial burden on individuals and health care systems.
James Lemieux, Vahid Abdollah, Brandyn Powelske, Greg Kawchuk   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
wiley   +1 more source

Developing and evaluating interventions to reduce inappropriate prescribing by general practitioners of antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections: a randomised controlled trial to compare paper-based and web-based modelling experiments [PDF]

, 2011
Background Much implementation research is focused on full-scale trials with little evidence of preceding modelling work. The Medical Research Council Framework for developing and evaluating complex interventions has argued for more and better ...
Weal, M, Claire Jones, Graeme MacLennan, Treweek, S, Pitts, NB, Debbie Bonetti, Weal Mark, Nigel B Pitts, Jillian Francis, Treweek, Shaun Patrick, Mark Weal, Bonetti, D, MacLennan, Graeme, Sullivan Frank, Ian W Ricketts, Treweek Shaun, Ricketts Ian W, Bonetti, Debbie, Sullivan, Frank, Barnett, K, Ricketts, IW, Bonetti Debbie, Eccles, M, Jones, C, Jones, Claire, Karen Barnett, Francis Jillian, Shaun Treweek, Pitts, Nigel B, Pitts Nigel B, Eccles, Martin Paul, Pitts, Nigel, Ricketts, Ian W., Eccles Martin, Pitts, Nigel B., Ricketts, Ian W, Treweek, Shaun, Weal, Mark, Sullivan, F, Eccles, Martin, Barnett, Karen; id_orcid, Martin Eccles, Barnett Karen, Francis, Jullian, MacLennan, G, Barnett, Karen, Frank Sullivan, MacLennan Graeme, Francis, J, Jones Claire, Francis, Jillian, Eccles, M. P., Francis, J., Ricketts, I. W., Treweek, S., Bonetti, D.   +55 more
core   +2 more sources

Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a community-based group psychosocial support model for conflict survivors in Colombia: An assessment of in-person and remote intervention modalities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health
Background Community-based psychosocial support (CB-PSS) interventions utilizing task sharing and varied (in-person, remote) modalities are essential strategies to meet mental health needs, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leah E. James, Nicolás García Mejía, Juan F. Botero-García, Michel Rattner   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Serum Myonectin Levels Are Positively Associated With Physical Function and Lower Frailty‐Related Limitation in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients frequently suffer from frailty, characterized by reduced physical function and poor prognosis. Myokines, such as myonectin, secreted by muscle, are emerging regulators of systemic health. This study investigated the relationship between serum myonectin, adipokines (adiponectin, omentin), and ...
Kenichi Kono, Yoshifumi Moriyama, Koji Ohashi, Naoya Otaka, Minako Tatsumi, Toyoaki Murohara, Noriyuki Ouchi, Satoru Oshima   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Systematic reviews of health effects of social interventions: 2. Best available evidence: how low should you go? [PDF]

, 2005
Study objective: There is little guidance on how to select the best available evidence of health effects of social interventions. The aim of this paper was to assess the implications of setting particular inclusion criteria for evidence synthesis ...
Petticrew, Mark, Ogilvie, D., Ogilvie, David, Hamilton, Val, Egan, Matt, Hamilton, V., Petticrew, M., Egan, M.   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Uncovering the experiences of engaging in an inpatient occupation-based group program: the LifeSkills group

, 2022
Background: Consumer engagement is an important element for developing and maintaining value-based healthcare standards. Occupation-based practice in the context of a group has been adopted by inpatient rehabilitation clinicians, but little research has ...
Gustafsson, Louise, Spalding, Kaitlyn, Di Tommaso, Amelia   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Using formative process evaluation to improve program implementation and accessibility of competitive group-based physical activity in the TEAM-PA trial

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Background This study demonstrates how formative process evaluation was used to assess implementation and improve dose and fidelity in the Together Everyone Achieves More Physical Activity (TEAM-PA) randomized controlled trial.
Allison M. Sweeney, Dawn K. Wilson, Nicole Zarrett, Timothy Simmons, Makayla Mansfield, Lindsay Decker   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source