scholarly journals The impact of maternal diet fortification with lipid-based nutrient supplements on postpartum depression in rural Malawi: a randomised-controlled trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. e12299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert C. Stewart ◽  
Per Ashorn ◽  
Eric Umar ◽  
Kathryn G. Dewey ◽  
Ulla Ashorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Maternal Diet ◽  
Nutrient Supplements ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Examining the impact of oral hygiene advice and/or scale and polish on periodontal disease: the IQuaD cluster factorial randomised controlled trial

BDJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 230 (4) ◽  
pp. 229-235
Author(s):  
Jan Clarkson ◽  
Craig Ramsay ◽  
Thomas Lamont ◽  
Beatriz Goulao ◽  
Helen Worthington ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Using neuroimaging to investigate the impact of Mandolean® training in young people with obesity: a pilot randomised controlled trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elanor C. Hinton ◽  
Laura A. Birch ◽  
John Barton ◽  
Jeffrey M. P. Holly ◽  
Kalina M. Biernacka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Young People ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals A randomised controlled trial exploring the impact of a dedicated Health and Social Care Professionals team in the Emergency Department on the quality, safety, clinical and cost-effectiveness of care for older adults: Study Protocol

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marica Cassarino ◽  
Katie Robinson ◽  
Íde O’Shaughnessy ◽  
Eimear Smalle ◽  
Stephen White ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Effectiveness Of Care ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background : Older people are frequent Emergency Department (ED) users who present with complex issues that are linked to poorer health outcomes post-index visit, often have increased ED length of stay and tend to have raised healthcare costs. Encouraging evidence suggests that ED teams involving health and social care professionals (HSCPs) can contribute to enhanced patient flow and improved patient experience by improving care decision-making and thus promoting timely and effective care. However, the evidence supporting the impact of HSCPs teams assessing and intervening with older adults in the ED is limited and identifies important methodological limitations, highlighting the need for more robust and comprehensive investigations of this model of care. This study aims to evaluate the impact of a dedicated ED-based HSCP team on the quality, safety, clinical and cost-effectiveness of care of older adults when compared to usual care. Methods : The study is a single-site randomised controlled trial whereby patients aged ≥65 years who present to the ED of a large Irish hospital will be randomised to the experimental group (ED-based HSCP assessment and intervention) or the control group (usual ED care). The recruitment target is 320 participants. The HSCP team will provide a comprehensive functional assessment as well as interventions to promote a safe discharge for the patient. The primary outcome is ED length of stay (from arrival to discharge). Secondary outcomes include: rates of hospital admissions from the ED, ED re-visits, unplanned hospital admissions and healthcare utilisation at 30-days, four and six-month follow-up; patient functional status and quality of life (at baseline and follow-up); patient satisfaction; costs-effectiveness in terms of costs associated with ED-based HSCP compared to usual care; and perceptions on implementation by ED staff members. Discussion : This is the first randomised controlled trial testing the impact of HSCPs working in teams in the ED on the quality, safety, clinical and cost-effectiveness of care for older patients. The findings of the study will provide important information on the effectiveness of this model of care for future implementation. Trial registration : ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03739515; registered on 12 th November 2018. Protocol version 1. URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03739515

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