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Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism in the Wake of the Clots in Legs Or sTockings after Stroke (CLOTS) Study (2013)
Journal Article
Jain, P., Ward, E., Nevatte, T., & Roffe, C. (2013). Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism in the Wake of the Clots in Legs Or sTockings after Stroke (CLOTS) Study. Stroke, 44(10), 2910-2912. https://doi.org/10.1161/strokeaha.113.001458

Background and Purpose— In the United Kingdom, compressive stockings were standard care in all stroke units until the publication of the Clots in Legs Or sTockings after Stroke (CLOTS) trial results in May 2009, which concluded that stockings were i... Read More about Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism in the Wake of the Clots in Legs Or sTockings after Stroke (CLOTS) Study.

Risk prediction models for mortality in community-acquired pneumonia: a systematic review (2013)
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(2013). Risk prediction models for mortality in community-acquired pneumonia: a systematic review. BioMed Research International, https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/504136

Background. Several models have been developed to predict the risk of mortality in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). This study aims to systematically identify and evaluate the performance of published risk prediction models for CAP. Methods. W... Read More about Risk prediction models for mortality in community-acquired pneumonia: a systematic review.

Estimating food portions. Influence of unit number, meal type and energy density. (2013)
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E, A., I, S., J, D., & SA, J. (2013). Estimating food portions. Influence of unit number, meal type and energy density. Appetite, 71, 95-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2013.07.012

Estimating how much is appropriate to consume can be difficult, especially for foods presented in multiple units, those with ambiguous energy content and for snacks. This study tested the hypothesis that the number of units (single vs. multi-unit), m... Read More about Estimating food portions. Influence of unit number, meal type and energy density..

Does adiponectin protect against the cardiovascular dysfunction associated with central adiposity in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome? (2013)
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Rees, E., Hocking, R., Dunstan, F., Lewis, M., Tunstall, K., Halcox, J. P., …Rees, D. A. (2013). Does adiponectin protect against the cardiovascular dysfunction associated with central adiposity in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome?. European Heart Journal, 34(suppl 1), P712-P712. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/eht307.p712

Diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome in south asians: Lessons from a secondary analysis of a UK qualitative study (2013)
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De Silva, R. E., Bayliss, K., Riste, L., & Chew-Graham, C. (2013). Diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome in south asians: Lessons from a secondary analysis of a UK qualitative study. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2(3), 277-282. https://doi.org/10.4103/2249-4863.120765

Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalitis (CFS/ME) is rarely diagnosed in South Asia (SA), although the symptoms of this condition are seen in the population. Lessons from UK based South Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) commun... Read More about Diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome in south asians: Lessons from a secondary analysis of a UK qualitative study.

Fulvestrant plus anastrozole or placebo versus exemestane alone after progression on non-steroidal aromatase inhibitors in postmenopausal patients with hormone-receptor-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (SoFEA): a composite, multicentre, phase 3 randomised trial (2013)
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RD Johnston, S., Kilburn, L. S., Ellis, P., Dodwell, D., Cameron, D., Hayward, L., …investigators, S. (2013). Fulvestrant plus anastrozole or placebo versus exemestane alone after progression on non-steroidal aromatase inhibitors in postmenopausal patients with hormone-receptor-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (SoFEA): a composite, multicentre, phase 3 randomised trial. Lancet Oncology, 14(10), 989-998. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045%2813%2970322-X

Musculoskeletal pain in older adults at the end-of-life: a systematic search and critical review of the literature with priorities for future research (2013)
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Lillie, A. K., Read, S., Mallen, C., Croft, P., & McBeth, J. (2013). Musculoskeletal pain in older adults at the end-of-life: a systematic search and critical review of the literature with priorities for future research. BMC Palliative Care, 12, Article ARTN 27. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-684X-12-27

Background Pain is an important issue in end of life care. Although musculoskeletal pain is common in older adults, it is rarely associated with the cause of death and may be overlooked as death approaches. Hence a major target for improving quality... Read More about Musculoskeletal pain in older adults at the end-of-life: a systematic search and critical review of the literature with priorities for future research.

Care plans and care planning in long-term conditions: a conceptual model (2013)
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Burt, J., Rick, J., Blakeman, T., Protheroe, J., Roland, M., & Bower, P. (2014). Care plans and care planning in long-term conditions: a conceptual model. Primary Health Care Research and Development, 15(04), 342-354. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1463423613000327

The prevalence and impact of long-term conditions continues to rise. Care planning for people with long-term conditions has been a policy priority for chronic disease management in a number of health-care systems. However, patients and providers appe... Read More about Care plans and care planning in long-term conditions: a conceptual model.

How QOF is shaping primary care review consultations: a longitudinal qualitative study (2013)
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Chew-Graham, C. A., Hunter, C., Langer, S., Stenhoff, A., Drinkwater, J., Guthrie, E. A., & Salmon, P. (2013). How QOF is shaping primary care review consultations: a longitudinal qualitative study. BMC Family Practice, 103 -?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-14-103

BACKGROUND: Long-term conditions (LTCs) are increasingly important determinants of quality of life and healthcare costs in populations worldwide. The Chronic Care Model and the NHS and Social Care Long Term Conditions Model highlight the use of consu... Read More about How QOF is shaping primary care review consultations: a longitudinal qualitative study.

Cognitive behaviour therapy (brief versus standard duration) for schizophrenia (2013)
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Naeem, F., Farooq, S., & Kingdon, D. Cognitive behaviour therapy (brief versus standard duration) for schizophrenia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd010646

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To compare the effects of brief cognitive behavioural therapy against standard cognitive behavioural therapy for schizophrenia.

Patient empowerment in long-term conditions: development and preliminary testing of a new measure (2013)
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Small, N., Bower, P., Chew-Graham, C. A., Whalley, D., & Protheroe, J. (2013). Patient empowerment in long-term conditions: development and preliminary testing of a new measure. BMC Health Services Research, 263 -?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-13-263

BACKGROUND: Patient empowerment is viewed by policy makers and health care practitioners as a mechanism to help patients with long-term conditions better manage their health and achieve better outcomes. However, assessing the role of empowerment is d... Read More about Patient empowerment in long-term conditions: development and preliminary testing of a new measure.

Individual patient data meta-analysis of trials investigating the effectiveness of intra-articular glucocorticoid injections in patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis: an OA Trial Bank protocol for a systematic review (2013)
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van Middelkoop, M., Dziedzic, K. S., Doherty, M., Zhang, W., Bijlsma, J. W., McAlindon, T. E., …Bierma-Zeinstra, S. M. (2013). Individual patient data meta-analysis of trials investigating the effectiveness of intra-articular glucocorticoid injections in patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis: an OA Trial Bank protocol for a systematic review. Systematic Reviews, 2(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-2-54

Bibliometric and content analysis of the Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field specialized register of controlled trials (2013)
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Wieland, L. S., Manheimer, E., Sampson, M., Barnabas, J. P., Bouter, L. M., Cho, K., …Berman, B. M. (2013). Bibliometric and content analysis of the Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field specialized register of controlled trials. Systematic Reviews, 2(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-2-51

Background The identification of eligible controlled trials for systematic reviews of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) interventions can be difficult. To increase access to these difficult to locate trials, the Cochrane Collaboration Com... Read More about Bibliometric and content analysis of the Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field specialized register of controlled trials.

Opioid use among low back pain patients in primary care: Is opioid prescription associated with disability at 6-month follow-up? (2013)
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Ashworth, J., Green, D. J., Dunn, K. M., & Jordan, K. P. (2013). Opioid use among low back pain patients in primary care: Is opioid prescription associated with disability at 6-month follow-up?. PAIN, 1038 - 1044. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2013.03.011

Opioid prescribing for chronic noncancer pain is increasing, but there is limited knowledge about longer-term outcomes of people receiving opioids for conditions such as back pain. This study aimed to explore the relationship between prescribed opioi... Read More about Opioid use among low back pain patients in primary care: Is opioid prescription associated with disability at 6-month follow-up?.

OP0204-PC Multisite Peripheral Joint Pain in the Community: Prevalence and Impact in the North West Midlands, United Kingdom (UK) (2013)
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Finney, A., Healey, E. L., Lewis, M., Ryan, S., & Dziedzic, K. S. (2013). OP0204-PC Multisite Peripheral Joint Pain in the Community: Prevalence and Impact in the North West Midlands, United Kingdom (UK). Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 72(Suppl 3), A121.2-A121. https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.409

Background Current research and guidelines are often focused on single joint osteoarthritis (OA). The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence OA guidelines recommended that future research should consider the impact of multisite joint p... Read More about OP0204-PC Multisite Peripheral Joint Pain in the Community: Prevalence and Impact in the North West Midlands, United Kingdom (UK).