Satisfaction and preference for home delivery pharmaceutical services among patients attending primary care settings in Qatar during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS STUDY The study uses a cross-sectional design to provide a snapshot…

Acupoint catgut embedding advantage in treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (ACE-GERD): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Strengths and limitations of this study Acupoint catgut embedding in treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is a…

SoundMind Trial: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial for online acceptance and commitment therapy and sound therapy for tinnitus

STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS STUDY The study employs a combination of acceptance and commitment therapy…

Truths and myths of OCD revealed

A wellbeing specialist is calling for Brits to be more aware of the symptoms of a…

Cross-disciplinary working between gynaecologists and mental healthcare professionals: a mixed-methods systematic review protocol

Rationale The WHO has stated that ‘the focus on hospital-based, disease-based and self-contained ‘silo’ curative care…

High-load strength training compared with standard care treatment in young adults with joint hypermobility and knee pain: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (the HIPEr-Knee study)

Study design This study protocol (version 1, dated 4 July 2024) describes the design of a…

What is the carbon footprint of academic clinical trials? A study of hotspots in 10 trials

Introduction Human health and climate change are inextricably linked; pollution, extreme weather events, poverty, malnutrition and…

Implementing a remote self-screening programme for atrial fibrillation using digital health technology among community-dwellers aged 75 years and older: a qualitative evaluation

STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS STUDY The formulations of interview guides are underpinned by the critical…

Rating of perceived exertion as a tool for managing exercise intensity during pregnancy: a scoping review

Introduction It is well documented that regular physical activity and exercise that is planned, structured and…

Protocol for a scoping review of older informal carers and digital health service use

Introduction Western societies are undergoing two major structural changes, that is, demographic ageing and society digitalisation.…