Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial on the use of intraoperative ultrasound-guided laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy (UGLOC) as a method of fertility preservation in the management of benign ovarian cysts

Background Within the field of reproductive medicine, advancements over the last few decades have facilitated the…

Effects of competition and bundled payment on the performance of hip replacement surgery in Stockholm, Sweden: results from a quasi-experimental study

Introduction To improve healthcare system performance, many countries have introduced market-oriented reforms focusing on strengthening patient…

Has the share of the working life expectancy that is spent receiving a partial or full disability pension changed in Finland over the period 2005-2018? A longitudinal register-based study

Strengths and limitations of this study We used large nationally representative register data, which do not…

Protocol for a living systematic review for the management of concussion in adults

Introduction Concussion/mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) describes an acute neurophysiological event related to a mechanical energy…

Exploring the epidemiology of disseminated intravascular coagulation: protocol for the DANish Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DANDIC) Cohort Study

Introduction Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a complication of severe infection; malignant disorders; serious obstetric conditions;…

Database quality assessment in research in paramedicine: a scoping review protocol

Introduction Paramedicine is a growing and evolving discipline that has been variously described as emergency medical…

Condom use among women of reproductive age (18-49 years) in Puerto Rico during the 2016 Zika virus outbreak: secondary analysis of data from a cross-sectional, population-based, cell-phone survey

Strengths and limitations of this study Survey contained comprehensive information about contraception, sexual activity and Zika…

Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy in severe male factor infertility: protocol for a multicenter randomised controlled trial

Introduction Male factor is responsible, at least in part, for about 20%–70% of all the causes…

Comparison of fracture risk calculators in elderly fallers: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

Strengths and limitations of this study A key strength of this study is that it is…

Cognitive functioning and work-related outcomes of non-central nervous system cancer survivors: protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis

Introduction Increased attention to the care of cancer survivors has led to a growing interest in…