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Robotic versus open radical cystectomy for bladder cancer in adults
(2019-04-24)
Background It has been suggested that in comparison with open radical cystectomy, robotic-assisted radical cystectomy results in less blood loss, shorter convalescence, and fewer complications with equivalent short-term ...
Youth social behaviour and network therapy (Y-SBNT): adaptation of a family and social network intervention for young people who misuse alcohol and drugs - a randomised controlled feasibility trial
(2017-03-21)
BACKGROUND: Family interventions appear to be effective at treating young people's substance misuse. However, implementation of family approaches in UK services is low. This study aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of ...
A systematic review of the use of quality-of-life instruments in randomized controlled trials for psoriasis
(2017-03-16)
Planners of interventional studies in psoriasis face the dilemma of selecting suitable quality-of-life (QoL) measures. Systematic reviews have the potential of identifying psychometrically sound measures in a given therapeutic ...
Why quality of life measurement is important in dermatology clinical practice : An expert-based opinion statement by the EADV Task Force on Quality of Life
(2017-03)
The aim of this study was to describe the many ways in which quality of life (QoL) measurement may potentially be advantageous in routine clinical dermatology practice. Thirteen members of the EADV Task Force on Quality ...
Quality of Life and Physical Function in Older Patients on Dialysis : A Comparison of Assisted Peritoneal Dialysis with Hemodialysis
(2016-03-07)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In-center hemodialysis (HD) is often the default dialysis modality for older patients. Few centers use assisted peritoneal dialysis (PD), which enables treatment at home. This observational study ...
Incremental haemodialysis
(2015-06-01)
Thrice-weekly haemodialysis schedules have become the standard default haemodialysis prescription worldwide. Whereas the measurement of residual renal function is accepted practice for peritoneal dialysis patients and the ...
The development and validation of a disease-specific quality of life measure in hyperhidrosis : the Hyperhidrosis Quality of Life Index (HidroQOL©)
(2015-04)
PURPOSE: To develop and validate a new disease-specific quality of life measure in hyperhidrosis for use in both routine clinical practice and clinical research. METHODS: Interviews and focus group discussions with ...
Patients' and carers' experiences of interacting with home haemodialysis technology: implications for quality and safety
(2014-12-11)
BACKGROUND: Little is known about patients' and carers' experiences of interacting with home haemodialysis (HHD) technology, in terms of user experience, how the design of the technology supports safety and fits with home ...
Can simvastatin improve erectile function and health-related quality of life in men aged ≥40 years with erectile dysfunction? : Results of the Erectile Dysfunction and Statins Trial [ISRCTN66772971]
(2013-01-29)
To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of simvastatin on erectile function and health-related quality of life in men aged ≥40 years with erectile dysfunction (ED).