Introduction Infant mortality in low or middle-income countries (LoMICs) is still triple that of high-income countries (HICs), and the high mortality burden regions are also weighed down by a triple ...

Introduction The results of open defecation-free (ODF) programmes vary greatly, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study will systematically investigate available qualitative ...

Background Garment workers are at high risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to repetitive physical tasks, long working hours and varying workstations. As there is no existing epidemiological ...

5 University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science, Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic of) Setting The seven government hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan, included are major tertiary care centres, ...

Background Older adult care homes in England are required to develop care plans on behalf of each of their residents and to make these documents available to those who provide care. However, there is ...

Introduction The majority of patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) are at high sedentary levels, which severely affects patient prognosis and outcome. Despite the proven benefits of reducing ...

Introduction Inhalers are critical in asthma treatment, and inappropriate inhaler use leads to poor asthma outcomes. In adults and adolescents, dry powder inhalers (DPIs) are safe and effective ...

Introduction To improve surgical quality and safety, health systems must prioritise equitable care for surgical patients. Racialised patients experience worse postoperative outcomes when compared with ...

Introduction Understanding causal risk factors that contribute to the development of multimorbidity is essential for designing and targeting effective preventive strategies. Despite a large body of ...

Design Qualitative analysis of posts regarding staying in work following stroke using the archives of an online forum for stroke survivors. Participants 60 stroke survivors (29 male, 23 female, 8 not ...

Background and aim Unmet need for social care is linked to numerous adverse health outcomes. Understanding which unmet needs have the biggest impact on healthy ageing could help resource-stretched ...

Objectives Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) allow healthcare professionals to refer patients for physical activity support. Evidence of effectiveness is equivocal. Public Health Scotland has ...