International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialHome physical exercise improves functional mobility and quality of life in elderly. A CONSORT-prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial.
To test the hypothesis of a semi-supervised home physical exercise programme that is likely to improve the functional mobility and quality of life (QOL) of elderly in the community. ⋯ Semi-supervised physical home exercise is safe and effective in improving the functional mobility and QOL of sedentary elderly people in the community.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Multicenter StudyPredicting all-cause unplanned readmission within 30 days of discharge using electronic medical record data: a multi-center study.
To develop a predictive model for identifying patients at high risk of all-cause unplanned readmission within 30 days after discharge, using administrative data available before discharge. ⋯ We propose a 10-item predictive model to flag high-risk patients in a diverse population before discharge using readily available hospital administrative data which can easily be integrated into the hospital information system.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialA Double-Blind, Controlled, Crossover Trial of Amlodipine on Iron Overload Status in Transfusion Dependent ꞵ-Thalassemia Patients.
This study examined whether administration of amlodipine could improve myocardial iron loading status in patients with transfusion dependent β-thalassemia (TDT), through a placebo-controlled, crossover study. ⋯ Amlodipine might improve myocardial MRI T2* and serum ferritin level compared to placebo. However, larger clinical studies are needed to confirm the results.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Interdisciplinary Differences in Patient Safety Culture within a Teaching Hospital in a South East Asia.
Patient safety represents a global issue which leads to potentially avoidable morbidity and mortality. The healthcare providers perception and their role are utmost important in delivering quality care and patient safety. This study aimed to determine the interdisciplinary differences in patient safety culture in a tertiary university hospital. ⋯ The overall mean SAQ score was above the satisfactory level, with unsatisfactory percentage agreement scores in the stress recognition domain. Interventions to improve patient safety culture should be developed, focusing on stress management.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunctions in Women with Deep Infiltrative Endometriosis: An Underestimated Association.
Deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) may cause pelvic pain and thus negatively affect the function of different structures. We hypothesised that women with DIE may have dysfunctions of the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) and lower limb muscles (LLMs). ⋯ Women with DIE exhibited a greater number of pelvic symptoms and greater PFM/LLM dysfunction than those in the control group. Pain was associated with PFM hypertonia and difficulty in PFM relaxation.