Recall of physical activity advice was associated with higher levels of physical activity in colorectal cancer patients. [PDF]
The present study tested the hypothesis that recall of receiving physical activity (PA) advice would be associated with higher levels of PA in patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC)
Beeken, R +3 more
core +1 more source
The iBRA (implant breast reconstruction evaluation) study: protocol for a prospective multi-centre cohort study to inform the feasibility, design and conduct of a pragmatic randomised clinical trial comparing new techniques of implant-based breast reconstruction. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) is the most commonly performed reconstructive procedure in the UK. The introduction of techniques to augment the subpectoral pocket has revolutionised the procedure, but there is a lack of high ...
Barnes, NL +17 more
core +5 more sources
Refinement and preliminary evaluation of two tablet-based tests of real-world visual function [PDF]
PURPOSE: To describe, refine, evaluate, and provide normative control data for two freely available tablet-based tests of real-world visual function, using a cohort of young, normally-sighted adults.
Bi, W. +6 more
core +2 more sources
Value of MRI Outcomes for Preventive and Early‐Stage Trials in Spinocerebellar Ataxias 1 and 3
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the value of MRI outcomes as endpoints for preventive and early‐stage trials of two polyglutamine spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs). Methods A cohort of 100 participants (23 SCA1, 63 SCA3, median Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) score = 5, 42% preataxic, and 14 gene‐negative controls) was scanned at 3T up ...
Thiago J. R. Rezende +26 more
wiley +1 more source
The Patient Reported Outcome and Experience Measures (PROMs and PREMs) are key assessment tools from the patients’ point of view, with different purposes and different tools.
Francesca Pennucci +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Nurse-friendly nutritional screening for patient benefit [PDF]
Screening for undernutrition is highly important and may reduce morbidity and mortality. The Minimal Eating Observation and Nutrition Form – Version II (MEONF-II) is a nutritional screening tool specifically developed for use by nurses. Here, we describe
Hagell, Peter, +4 more
core +2 more sources
ABSTRACT The Clinical Assessment Scale in Autoimmune Encephalitis (CASE) tracks disease severity in autoimmune encephalitis (AE), but no threshold for significant change exists. We aimed to determine the minimally clinically important difference (MCID) for CASE.
Yihui Goh +8 more
wiley +1 more source
Objective To support high‐quality, patient‐centered care for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) developed evidence‐based measures incorporating clinical and patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs). Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), we conducted semistructured interviews ...
Catherine Nasrallah +13 more
wiley +1 more source
Background Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are valuable tools for evaluating outcomes of healthcare interventions and have been increasingly used in health systems around the world.
Fatima Al Sayah +6 more
doaj +1 more source
Mental health screening and assessment tools for forcibly displaced children: a systematic review
Background: An unprecedentedly large number of people worldwide are forcibly displaced, of which more than 40 percent are under 18 years of age. Forcibly displaced children and youth have often been exposed to stressful life events and are therefore at ...
Ilse L. Verhagen +4 more
doaj +1 more source

