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How blockchain-timestamped protocols could improve the trustworthiness of medical science [version 2; referees: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2016
Trust in scientific research is diminished by evidence that data are being manipulated. Outcome switching, data dredging and selective publication are some of the problems that undermine the integrity of published research.
Greg Irving, John Holden
doaj   +1 more source

Health systems research in fragile and conflict affected states: a qualitative study of associated challenges

Health Research Policy and Systems, 2017
BackgroundHigh quality health systems research (HSR) in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS) is essential to guiding the policies and programmes that will improve access to health services and, ultimately, health outcomes.
T. Martineau, A. Woodward, Kate L. Sheahan, E. Sondorp   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Endocrine Tumor Syndromes: A Systematic Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The combination of disease manifestations, the familial burden, and varying penetrance of endocrine tumor syndromes (ETSs) is unique. This review aimed to portray and summarize available data on psychosocial outcomes in patients with ETSs and explore gaps and opportunities for future research and care.
Daniël Zwerus, Floortje Strobbe, Annemarie A. Verrijn Stuart, Hanneke M. van Santen, Gerlof D. Valk, Sasja A. Schepers, Rachel S. van Leeuwaarde   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Point-of-contact Interactive Record Linkage (PIRL): A software tool to prospectively link demographic surveillance and health facility data [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Gates Open Research, 2017
Linking a health and demographic surveillance system (HDSS) to data from a health facility that serves the HDSS population generates a research infrastructure for directly observed data on access to and utilization of health facility services.
Christopher T. Rentsch, Chodziwadziwa Whiteson Kabudula, Jason Catlett, David Beckles, Richard Machemba, Baltazar Mtenga, Nkosinathi Masilela, Denna Michael, Redempta Natalis, Mark Urassa, Jim Todd, Basia Zaba, Georges Reniers   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nutritional and Behavioral Intervention for Long‐Term Childhood Acute Leukemia Survivors With Metabolic Syndrome

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a common complication in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic and myeloid leukemia (AL), and a major risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease, type‐2‐diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
Visentin Sandrine, Béliard Sophie, Renard Cécile, Caussy Cyrielle, Hamidou Zeinab, Romano David, Gacem Mélanie, Petit Arnaud, Saultier Paul, Borentain Patrick, Michel Gérard   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating healthcare priority setting at the meso level: A thematic review of empirical literature [version 2; referees: 3 approved]

Wellcome Open Research, 2018
Background: Decentralization of health systems has made sub-national/regional healthcare systems the backbone of healthcare delivery. These regions are tasked with the difficult responsibility of determining healthcare priorities and resource allocation ...
Dennis Waithaka, Benjamin Tsofa, Edwine Barasa   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A review of web-based support systems for students in higher education [PDF]

, 2017
Background Recent evidence suggests that there is an increasing need for accessible and anonymous services to support higher education (HE) students suffering from psychological and/or academic difficulties. Such difficulties can lead to several negative
A Gulliver, A MacGregor, A Walsh, AK Ibrahim, AK Touloumakos, AL Calear, AL Neil, Alexia Barrable, AM Roepke, C Harding, C Keyes, C Regehr, C Twomey, C Twomey, D Crisp, D Learmonth, D Learmonth, D Richards, D Richards, D Rickwood, DA Crisp, Department for Business Innovation and Skills, E Davies, E Fox, E Littlewood, Erika Payne, G Andersson, H Christensen, H Christensen, H Christensen, H Christensen, I Marks, I Marks, I Marks, IB Hickie, J Moock, J Nicholas, J Nicholas, J Proudfoot, J Proudfoot, J Proudfoot, J Schneider, J Sharry, J Topolovec-vranic, JL Givens, JM Burns, JM Burns, K Cavanagh, K Zivin, KM Griffiths, KR Lillevoll, KR Lillevoll, L Donkin, L Donkin, L Farrer, L Hayward, M Dahlin, M Kenwright, M Kenwright, M Papadatou-Pastou, Marietta Papadatou-Pastou, N Glozier, N Mitchell, NJ Reavley, P McCrone, P Musiat, Patapia Tzotzoli, PJ Collin, R O’Kearney, R Phillips, Rhianna Goozee, RS Høifødt, RS Høifødt, S Berg van den, S Dosani, S Lynch, T Donker, V Day, W Ansari El   +78 more
core   +5 more sources

Survival for Children Diagnosed With Wilms Tumour (2012–2022) Registered in the UK and Ireland Improving Population Outcomes for Renal Tumours of Childhood (IMPORT) Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The Improving Population Outcomes for Renal Tumours of childhood (IMPORT) is a prospective clinical observational study capturing detailed demographic and outcome data on children and young people diagnosed with renal tumours in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
Naomi Ssenyonga, Angela Lopez‐Cortes, Reem Al‐Saadi, Suzanne Tugnait, Kristina Dzhuma, Catriona Duncan, Gordan Vujanic, Tanzina Chowdhury, Claudia Allemani, Michel P. Coleman, Kathy Pritchard‐Jones, the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Renal Tumour Special Interest Group, Hugh Bishop, Anthony McCarthy, Pamela Kearns, Helen Rees, Amos Burke, Meriel Jenney, Jane Pears, Hamish Wallace, Milind Ronghe, Tanzina Chowdhury, Susan Picton, Emma Ross, Lisa Howell, Bernadette Brennan, Gail Halliday, Richard Grundy, Shaun Wilson, Sucheta Vaidya, Daniel Yeomanson, Jessica Bate, Vesna Pavasovic, Jessica Bate, Sabine Irtan, Jesper Brok, Minou Oostveen, Kristina Dzhuma, Mark Weeks, Richard Williams, Mark Powis, Max Pachl, Bruce Okoye, Naima Smeulders, Gordan Vujanic, Oystein Olsen, Tom Watson, Susan Shelmerdine, Dan Saunders, Angela Lopez-Cortes, Taryn Treger, Tom Jackson, Suzanne Tugnait, Lisa Howell, Tanzina Chowdhury, Sam Behjati, Angela Polanco   +56 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synergies, strengths and challenges: findings on community capability from a systematic health systems research literature review

BMC Health Services Research, 2016
BackgroundCommunity capability is the combined influence of a community’s social systems and collective resources that can address community problems and broaden community opportunities.
A. George, K. Scott, Vrinda Mehra, V. Sriram   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The MedSupport Multilevel Intervention to Enhance Support for Pediatric Medication Adherence: Development and Feasibility Testing

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction We developed MedSupport, a multilevel medication adherence intervention designed to address root barriers to medication adherence. This study sought to explore the feasibility and acceptability of the MedSupport intervention strategies to support a future full‐scale randomized controlled trial.
Elizabeth G. Bouchard, Hital Patel, Paula C. Vincent, Justine Kahn, Kira Bona, Thai Hoa Tran, Elisa M. Rodriguez, Kristopher Attwood, Kara M. Kelly   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source