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A Systematic Review of Operative Team Familiarity on Metrics of Efficiency, Patient Outcomes, Cost, and Team Satisfaction
Conclusions: Improving OR team familiarity is associated with superior operative efficiency and may be associated with other favorable measures. Further inferences are limited by literature heterogeneity, yet could be a novel focus for improving OR performance. (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - November 14, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Induction of labour for predicted macrosomia: study protocol for the 'Big Baby randomised controlled trial
Introduction Large-for-gestational age (LGA) fetuses have an increased risk of shoulder dystocia. This can lead to adverse neonatal outcomes and death. Early induction of labour in women with a fetus suspected to be macrosomic may mitigate the risk of shoulder dystocia. The Big Baby Trial aims to find if induction of labour at 38+0–38+4 weeks’ gestation, in pregnancies with suspected LGA fetuses, reduces the incidence of shoulder dystocia. Methods and analysis The Big Baby Trial is a multicentre, prospective, individually randomised controlled trial of induction of labour at 38+0 to 38+4 weeks’ gestation...
Source: BMJ Open - November 11, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ewington, L. J., Gardosi, J., Lall, R., Underwood, M., Fisher, J. D., Wood, S., Griffin, R., Harris, K., Bick, D., Booth, K., Brown, J., Butler, E., Fowler, K., Williams, M., Deshpande, S., Gornall, A., Dewdney, J., Hillyer, K., Gates, S., Jones, C., Mist Tags: Open access Obstetrics and gynaecology Source Type: research

Reirradiation Options for Previously Irradiated Prostate cancer (RO-PIP): Feasibility study investigating toxicity outcomes following reirradiation with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) versus high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT)
This study has been approved by the Yorkshire and The Humber-Bradford Leeds Research Ethics Committee (Reference: 21/YH/0305, IRAS: 297060, January 2022). The results will be presented in national and international conferences, published in peer-reviewed journals and will be communicated to relevant stakeholders. A plain English report will be shared with the study participants, patients' organisations and media.TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ISRCTN 12238218 (Amy Ackroyd NIHR CPMS Team).PMID:36351720 | DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068580 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - November 9, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jim Zhong Sarah Brown Maria Serra Pam Shuttleworth Peter Bownes Christopher Thompson Rachel Reed Kimberley Reeves Michael Dubec Damien McHugh Cynthia Eccles Robert Chuter Yat Man Tsang N Jane Taylor Catharine West David Buckley Andrew Scarsbrook Ananya Ch Source Type: research

Cost-effectiveness of single-inhaler triple therapy for patients with severe COPD: A systematic literature review
This study conducted a systematic literature review to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of using a single combination inhaler regimen for patients with severe COPD. This review also investigated the health impact on patients in different settings.AREAS COVERED: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed (MEDLINE), EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, EBSCO Host (including CINAHL and EconLit), Health Technology Assessment Database, National Institute for Health Research Economic Evaluation Database, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Registry and Google Scholar.EXPERT OPINION: Based on the primary findings ...
Source: Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine - November 9, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rezwanul Hasan Rana Khorshed Alam Syed Afroz Keramat Jeff Gow Source Type: research

Reirradiation Options for Previously Irradiated Prostate cancer (RO-PIP): Feasibility study investigating toxicity outcomes following reirradiation with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) versus high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT)
This study has been approved by the Yorkshire and The Humber—Bradford Leeds Research Ethics Committee (Reference: 21/YH/0305, IRAS: 297060, January 2022). The results will be presented in national and international conferences, published in peer-reviewed journals and will be communicated to relevant stakeholders. A plain English report will be shared with the study participants, patients’ organisations and media. Trial registration number ISRCTN 12238218 (Amy Ackroyd NIHR CPMS Team). (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - November 8, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Zhong, J., Brown, S., Serra, M., Shuttleworth, P., Bownes, P., Thompson, C., Reed, R., Reeves, K., Dubec, M., McHugh, D., Eccles, C., Chuter, R., Tsang, Y. M., Taylor, N. J., West, C., Buckley, D., Scarsbrook, A., Choudhury, A., Hoskin, P., Henry, A. Tags: Open access, Oncology Source Type: research

Inclusion of progression criteria in external randomised pilot trials: a cross-sectional study of funding applications submitted to the NIHR Research for Patient Benefit Programme
External randomised pilot trials aim to assess whether a future definitive randomised controlled trial (RCT) is feasible. Pre-specified progression criteria help guide the interpretation of pilot trial finding... (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - November 8, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Katie Mellor, James Harwood, Jennie Hejdenberg, Ben Morgan, Susan J. Dutton and Sally Hopewell Tags: Research Source Type: research

Demographic, behavioural and occupational risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in UK healthcare workers: a retrospective observational study
Conclusions The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants and potential vaccine escape continue to threaten stability of healthcare systems worldwide, and sustained vigilance against HCW infection remains a priority. Enhanced risk assessments should be considered for HCWs of black ethnicity, physiotherapists and those working in acute medicine or medical subspecialties. Workplace risk reduction measures include ongoing access to high-quality PPE and effective social distancing measures. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - November 7, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Cooper, D. J., Lear, S., Sithole, N., Shaw, A., Stark, H., Ferris, M., CITIID-NIHR BioResource COVID-19 collaboration consortium, Bradley, J., Maxwell, P., Goodfellow, I., Weekes, M. P., Seaman, S., Baker, S. Tags: Open access, Infectious diseases, COVID-19 Source Type: research

Corrigendum to “Prospective study of the association between depressive symptoms at type 2 diabetes diagnosis and time to insulin initiation in the South London diabetes (SOUL-D) cohort” [Prim. Care Diabetes 16 (2022) 502–508]
The authors regret that an error occurred in the acknowledgment section of the original paper. This research was part-funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and King ’s College London. (Source: Primary Care Diabetes)
Source: Primary Care Diabetes - November 5, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Rebecca Upsher, Dulce Alarc ón-Yaquetto, Daniel Stahl, Khalida Ismail, Kirsty Winkley Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research

Economic evaluations of fall prevention exercise programs: a systematic review
CONCLUSIONS: Most economic evaluations investigated fall prevention exercise programmes for older adults living in the community. There is moderate certainty evidence that fall prevention exercise programmes are likely to be cost-effective. The evidence for older adults living in care facilities is more limited but promising.PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: PROSPERO 2020 CRD42020178023.PMID:36302631 | DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2022-105747 (Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - October 27, 2022 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Marina B Pinheiro Catherine Sherrington Kirsten Howard Patrick Caldwell Anne Tiedemann Belinda Wang Juliana S Oliveira Andreia Santos Fiona C Bull Juana F Willumsen Zoe A Michaleff Sarah Ferguson Eleesheva Mayo Nicola J Fairhall Adrian E Bauman Sarah Norr Source Type: research

What Author Instructions Do Health Journals Provide for Writing Plain Language Summaries? A Scoping Review
ConclusionThe development of consistent author instructions could enhance the effectiveness and use of PLSs. Such instructions should be developed with consumers to ensure they met the needs of a lay non-expert audience. (Source: The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research)
Source: The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research - October 27, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research