Purpose Epidemiological studies have reported that environmental factors from fetal period to early childhood can influence ...

Original research: Cost-effectiveness of percutaneous mitral repair for patients with severe secondary mitral regurgitation: an updated evaluation using a modelling approach based on COAPT final data ...

Objective To synthesise qualitative studies that explore prescribers’ perceived barriers and enablers to minimising potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) chronically prescribed in adults.

Introduction Early warning scores (EWSs) are used extensively to identify patients at risk of deterioration in hospital. Previous systematic reviews suggest that studies which develop EWSs suffer ...

1 Centre of Expertise on Quality and Safety, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands Objective Although the guiding principle of clinical governance ...

Setting England between 2001 and 2010. Participants All people whose death was registered in England between 2001 and 2010 and whose certificate contained a sepsis-associated International ...

Objectives The purpose of this study is to map the characteristics of the existing medical literature describing the medications, settings, participants and outcomes of medical assistance in dying ...

Background The main aim of sanitation is to prevent human contact with faecal pathogens to decrease occurrences of diseases. However, no region in the world is on the right track to accomplish ...

Objective The aim of this study was to identify and analyse communication skills learning outcomes via a systematic review and present results in a synthesised list. Summarised results inform ...

Introduction Despite advances in innovation to improve patients’ transition experiences, it is unclear—in the context of colorectal surgery—what elements of patient education and care could provide ...

Objectives Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory skin disease that impacts patients’ quality of life and imposes substantial economic burdens on their families. Acupuncture holds ...