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Theory and behaviour change techniques informing strategies to improve recruitment to clinical trials: a systematic review of randomised evaluations

Trials
Introduction Efficiently meeting recruitment targets is foundational to clinical trial success. Past reviews on improving recruitment efficiency have highlighted only a few evidence-supported strategies; some of which may be context-specific, infeasible,
Natasha Hudek, Kelly Carroll, Seana N. Semchishen, Justin Presseau, Katie Gillies, Jeremy Grimshaw, Dean A. Fergusson, Ian D. Graham, Monica Taljaard, Jamie C. Brehaut   +9 more
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The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Childhood Cancer Survival: A Population‐Based Assessment of Survival Patterns Between 2015 and 2023 in Germany

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Numerous international studies have reported declines in new cancer diagnoses, delayed diagnoses and disruptions in cancer treatment following the implementation of COVID‐19 pandemic public health measures, raising concerns that these effects may ultimately contribute to increased cancer mortality.
Friederike Erdmann, Maike Wellbrock, Javier Louro, Arndt Borkhardt, Martin Schrappe, Claudia Trübenbach, Desiree Grabow, Cécile M. Ronckers, Joachim Schüz   +8 more
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Implementation research: Issues and prospects [PDF]

Addictive Behaviors, 2011
The concern that addiction treatment be grounded in science has been recognized and enthusiastically endorsed in both the clinical and research communities. With recognition of the gap between knowledge development and application, there has been a recent emphasis on developing strategies for more effective application, i.e., for the incorporation of ...
Patrick M, Flynn, Barry S, Brown
openaire   +2 more sources

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
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Exploring the syndemic interaction between social, environmental and structural contexts of HIV infection in peri-mining areas in South Africa: a qualitative study

BMJ Open
Objective To explore the syndemic interaction between social, environmental, and structural contexts and HIV infection in peri-mining areas in South Africa.Design Mixed qualitative methods consisting of in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group ...
Salome Charalambous, Lucy Chimoyi, Pretty Ndini, Matthew Oladimeji, Nieser Seatlholo, Kudzai Mawokomatanda, Geoffrey Setswe   +6 more
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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
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Collaborative chronic care model implementation within outpatient behavioral health care teams: qualitative results from a multisite trial using implementation facilitation

Implementation Science Communications, 2021
Background This paper reports on a qualitative evaluation of a hybrid type II stepped-wedge, cluster randomized trial using implementation facilitation to implement team-based care in the form of the collaborative chronic care model (CCM) in ...
Jennifer L. Sullivan, Bo Kim, Christopher J. Miller, A. Rani Elwy, Karen L. Drummond, Samantha L. Connolly, Rachel P. Riendeau, Mark S. Bauer   +7 more
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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
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Patient experiences of tuberculosis treatment deferral after a trace Xpert Ultra result: a prospective cohort study

Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Background A “trace” result from the Xpert Ultra molecular tuberculosis test indicates Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA detection but may not always signify tuberculosis disease.
Caitlin Visek, James Mukiibi, Mariam Nantale, Annet Nalutaaya, Patrick Biché, Joowhan Sung, Francis Kayondo, Joab Akampurira, Michael Mukiibi, Rogers Kiyonga, Achilles Katamba, Emily A. Kendall   +11 more
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What incentives influence employers to engage in workplace health interventions?

BMC Public Health, 2016
Background To achieve a sustainable working life it is important to know more about what could encourage employers to increase the use of preventive and health promotive interventions.
Camilla Martinsson, Malin Lohela-Karlsson, Lydia Kwak, Gunnar Bergström, Therese Hellman   +4 more
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