Enhanced patient counselling and SMS reminder messages to improve access to community-based eye care services in Meru, Kenya: statistical analysis plan for a Bayesian adaptive tria... by Min Jung Kim, Malebogo Tlhajoane, Andrew Bastawrous, Luke Allen, David Macleod, Nigel Bolster, David Prieto-Merino

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Protocol for a quasiexperimental study testing the effectiveness of strengthening growth monitoring and promotion in community clinics for improving the nutritional status of under... by Tahmeed Ahmed, Sk Masum Billah, Muttaquina Hossain, Tarana -E- Ferdous, Ziaul Islam, Md M Islam Bulbul, Md Mezanur Rahman

“…Introduction The Government of Bangladesh is implementing growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) through community clinics (CC) to improve the nutritional status of children. …”
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Single-centre, double-blinded, randomised placebo-controlled trial to determine the effect of a 12-week home-based programme of footplate neuromuscular electrical stimulation on wa... by Bruce Neal, Helen Rodgers, Grace Young, Jonathan Golledge, Amanda Moore, Vanessa Ng, Adrian Esterman, Jill O’Donnell, Samantha Peden, Jason Jenkins, Sian Campbell, Christopher David Askew, Krist Feka, Pankaj Jha, Mia Schaumberg, Karl Schulze, Daniel McGlade, Vivienne Moult, Amanda Shepherd, Mark Windsor, Fraser Donald Russell, Meegan Anne Walker, Lucas Litewka, Rebecca Magee, Daniel Hagley, Sarah Philpot, Michael Nam, David Lack, Hannah Sudell, Julie Jenkins, Michelle McGrath, Lucy Guazzo, Danella Favot, Peter Kamen, Muhammad Raza, Megan Hawkins, Andrew Kwintowski, Rachelle Seizovic

“…Regardless of the study outcomes, the study findings will be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented at scientific meetings.Trial registration number ACTRN12621001383853.…”
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Understanding science-society interactions (SSI): diverse viewpoints from mountain biosphere reserves by Alexander Mitrofanenko, Thomas Thaler, Verena Radinger-Peer, Valentin Fiala, Marianne Penker, Katharina Gugerell

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Large-scale spatio-temporal variation in vital rates and population dynamics of an alpine bird by Nater, Chloé R., Frassinelli, Francesco, Martin, James A., Nilsen, Erlend B.

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Unveiling the mental state: validating the uBioMacpa Pro stress measurement tool among Chinese college students by Mingzhu Pan, Xinxing Li, Liying Yao, Solomon Gbene Zaato, Yee Cheng Kueh, Garry Kuan

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Effects of water nutrient concentrations on stream macroinvertebrate community stoichiometry: a large-scale study by Beck, Miriam, Billoir, Elise, Usseglio-Polatera, Philippe, Meyer, Albin, Gautreau, Edwige, Danger, Michael

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Spatial and temporal epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 virus lineages in Teesside, UK, in 2020: effects of socio-economic deprivation, weather, and lockdown on lineage dynamics by Moss, E.D., Rushton, S.P., Baker, P., Bashton, M., Crown, M.R., dos Santos, R.N., Nelson, A., O’Brien, S.J., Richards, Z., Sanderson, R.A., Yew, W.C., Young, G.R., McCann, C.M., Smith, D.L.

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The pivotal role of software defined networks to safeguard against cyber attacks: a comprehensive review by Ahmed Aljughaiman, Seetah Almarri

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A digital health-supported and community pharmacy-based lifestyle intervention program for adults with pre-diabetes: a study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial by J Simon Bell, Shaun Wen Huey Lee, Chun Wie Chong, Kah Woon Teoh, Choon Ming Ng, Wing Loong Cheong, Yi Ling Ng

“…During each follow-up visit at the pharmacy, intervention participants will receive in-depth counselling from pharmacists after reviewing their self-monitoring data recorded in the PRIME app. They will also receive pre-diabetes education through the app and join a peer support chatgroup. …”
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Improving continuity of patient care across sectors: study protocol of the process evaluation of a quasi-experimental multi-centre study regarding an admission and discharge model... by Joachim Szecsenyi, Cornelia Straßner, Michel Wensing, Johanna Forstner, Aline Kunz, Lorenz Uhlmann, Stephanie Kuemmel

“…The VESPEERA programme comprises several components: an assessment before admission, an admission letter, a telephonic discharge conversation between hospital and general practice before discharge, discharge information for patients, structured planning of follow-up care after discharge in the general practice and a telephone monitoring for patients with a risk of rehospitalisation. …”
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Investigating the feasibility and acceptability of the HOLOBalance system compared with standard care in older adults at risk for falls: study protocol for an assessor blinded pilo... by Matthew Liston, Christoph Maurer, Doris-Eva Bamiou, Dimitris Kikidis, Gregory Genna, Dimitris Gatsios, Dimitris Fotiadis, Marousa Pavlou

“…The HOLOBalance system provides an evidence-based balance training programme delivered to patients in their home environment using a novel technological approach including an augmented reality virtual physiotherapist, exergames and a remote monitoring system. …”
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Seizing the moment: the potential of PrEP choice and innovation to transform HIV prevention by Heather‐Marie A. Schmidt, Mateo Prochazka, Heather Ingold, Sushena Reza‐Paul, Thato Chidarikire, Irvin Romyco, Michelle Rodolph

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‘Effects of a home-based bimodal lifestyle intervention in frail patients with end-stage liver disease awaiting orthotopic liver transplantation’: study protocol of a non-randomise... by Hans Blokzijl, Vincent E de Meijer, Rienk Dekker, Joost M Klaase, Coby Annema, Bart C Bongers, Allard G Wijma, Job AM van der Palen, Frans JC Cuperus

“…Finally, feasibility of the programme will be assessed by monitoring the participation rate and reasons for non-participation, number and severity of adverse events, and dropout rate and reasons for dropout.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by the Medical Research Ethics Committee of the UMCG (registration number NL83612.042.23, August 2023) and is registered in the Clinicaltrials.gov register (NCT05853484). …”
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Evaluation of the NHS England Low-Calorie Diet implementation pilot: a coproduced mixed-method study by Louisa J Ells, Tamara Brown, Jamie Matu, Ken Clare, Simon Rowlands, Maria Maynard, Karina Kinsella, Kevin Drew, Jordan R Marwood, Pooja Dhir, Tamla S Evans, Maria Bryant, Wendy Burton, Duncan Radley, Jim McKenna, Catherine Homer, Adam Martin, Davide Tebaldi, Tayamika Zabula, Stuart W Flint, Chris Keyworth, Mick Marston, Tanefa Apekey, Janet E Cade, Chirag Bakhai

“…Ongoing programme monitoring and long-term follow-up are now required. …”
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Randomised, pragmatic, waitlist controlled trial of cannabis added to prescription opioid support on opioid dose reduction and pain in adults with chronic non-cancer pain: study pr... by A Eden Evins, Ellie Grossman, Julia Jashinski, Aurora Quaye, Corinne Cather, Kevin Potter, David A Schoenfeld, Jodi M Gilman

“…Coprimary outcomes are change in prescription monitoring programme-verified opioid dose and change in Pain, Enjoyment, General Activity scale scores. …”
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Describing youth participatory evaluation of educational interventions as a key domain of the social determinants of health: protocol for a scoping review by Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead, Amanda Sutter, Chisomo Phiri, Luna De La Cruz Perdomo

“…Introduction Youth participatory evaluation is one model for monitoring global outcomes and assessing interventions to improve young people’s health equity and well-being while embracing principles of participation and empowerment. …”
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WHO public health laboratories webinar series – an online platform to disseminate testing recommendations and best practices during health emergencies by Céline Barnadas, Lisa Stevens, Natacha Milhano, Ana Carolina Barbosa de Lima, Bruce Struminger, Lauren Burke, Sébastien Cognat

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LINK-B: study protocol of a retrospective and prospective project for identification and linkage to care of people living with hepatitis B in a large health area of Barcelona by Ariadna Rando, Maria Buti, FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ-FRIAS, Rafael Esteban, Ana Barreira Díaz, Anna Feliu-Prius, Adriana Palom, Elena Vargas-Accarino, Judit Vico-Romero, Nieves Palomo, Mar Riveiro-Barciela

“…This programme could increase the number of HBsAg-positive individuals properly linked to care and achieve better HBV monitoring, which will have a positive impact on WHO’s viral hepatitis elimination goals.…”
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Effects of basic carbohydrate counting versus standard outpatient nutritional education (The BCC Study): study protocol for a randomised, parallel open-label, intervention study fo... by Bettina Ewers, Tina Vilsbøll, Jens Meldgaard Bruun

“…Study findings will be disseminated widely through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.Trial registration number NCT03623139.…”
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