BMJ12d
Protocol for the development of a guideline on post-extubation respiratory support for mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU
Prophylactic respiratory support for patients after extubation is effective in improving their outcomes and prognosis.
BMJ11d
Effects of interventions aimed at improving nurses’ work engagement in the workplace: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Introduction Work engagement enhances nurses’ physical and mental health, well-being, job performance and satisfaction. This reduces turnover rates and improves patient care quality, making work ...
BMJ1d
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Correction for ‘Protocol for a multisite randomised controlled trial assessing the effect of the Telehealth for early developmental Intervention in babies born very preterm (TEDI-Prem) programme on ...
BMJ11d
Biology of selective caries removal: a systematic scoping review protocol
Introduction Primary goal of restorative caries therapy is to preserve pulp vitality and the dentition. Whereas the conventional approach of complete caries removal aims at the elimination of all ...
BMJ5d
Multiple health behaviour change interventions for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in primary care: systematic review and meta-analysis
Background It is uncertain whether multiple health behaviour change (MHBC) interventions are effective for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in primary care. A systematic review ...
BMJ7d
Burden of cancer attributable to sedentary behaviour in Germany: an epidemiological analysis of survey data
Objectives Sedentary behaviour (SB) is associated with increased risks of breast, colorectal, endometrial, ovarian and rectal cancers. However, the number of cancer cases attributable to SB in Germany ...
BMJ8d
Risks of use and non-use of antibiotics in primary care: qualitative study of prescribers’ views
Purpose The emergence of antimicrobial resistance has led to increasing efforts to reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics in primary care, but potential hazards from bacterial infection continue to ...
BMJ12d
Motivational influence of virtual reality in physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review protocol
Introduction Emulating the vast inclusion of advanced technology in everyday practice, the medical world is no exception to its implementation, in particular, virtual reality (VR). Initially, its ...
BMJ2d
Defensive healthcare practice: systematic review of qualitative evidence
Objective To synthesise qualitative evidence on clinicians’ views and experiences of defensive practice. Design Systematic review of qualitative data. Data sources MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, AMED, ...
BMJ9d
Implementing online consultations in primary care: a mixed-method evaluation extending normalisation process theory through service co-production
Objectives To examine patient and staff views, experiences and acceptability of a UK primary care online consultation system and ask how the system and its implementation may be improved. Design Mixed ...
BMJ3d
Associations between gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and a range of diseases: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Objective Numerous meta-analyses have revealed the association between gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and a range of diseases; however, the certainty of the evidence remains unclear. This ...