Improving physical function of patients following intensive care unit admission (EMPRESS): protocol of a randomised controlled feasibility trial

Introduction In 2018/2019, there were over 290 000 admissions to adult intensive care units (ICUs) in the…

Development, evaluation and implementation of a digital behavioural health treatment for chronic pain: study protocol of the multiphase DAHLIA project

Strengths and limitations of this study An agile, iterative and data-driven process is ideally suited to…

Evaluation of medication risk at the transition of care: a cross-sectional study of patients from the ICU to the non-ICU setting

Introduction Transfer, or handoff, is not only a critical step in a patient’s healing process but…

Research outcomes of linked prescription drug monitoring program data: a scoping review protocol

Strengths and limitations of this study We will conduct the scoping review according to the JBI…

Quality and reliability evaluation of online videos on carpal tunnel syndrome: a YouTube video-based study

Strengths and limitations of this study Various characteristics including number of views, number of likes, Video…

Electroacupuncture versus sham electroacupuncture in the treatment of postoperative ileus after laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, sham-controlled trial

Background Postoperative ileus (POI) is generally defined as a transient delay of recovery of coordinated intestinal…

Perinatal and 2-year neurodevelopmental outcome in late preterm fetal compromise: the TRUFFLE 2 randomised trial protocol

Introduction Third trimester poor fetal growth and compromise are strongly associated with stillbirth, neonatal illness1 and…

Considerations for developing and implementing an online community-based exercise intervention with adults living with HIV: a qualitative study

Strengths and limitations of this study We used the model for assessment of telemedicine applications framework…

Multiple symptoms and health anxiety in primary care: a qualitative study of tensions and collaboration between patients and family physicians

Both patients and physician spoke of how frustrating their interactions could be. Physicians described their frustration…

Factors associated with intimacy in female Taiwanese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a cross-sectional study

Strengths and limitations of this study This study explored the association of comprehensive factors including demographic…