BMJ

When I use a word . . . . Too much healthcare—observational studies

Observational studies generally provide less reliable evidence than well designed randomised trials and systematic reviews and meta-analyses of such trials. Their results can be affected by ...
BMJ

Study protocol for a Prospective Observational study of Safety Threats and Adverse events in Trauma (PrO-STAT): a pilot study at a level-1 trauma centre in Canada

Introduction Traumatic injuries are a significant public health concern globally, resulting in substantial mortality, hospitalisation and healthcare burden. Despite the establishment of specialised ...
BMJ

Handling of missing data with multiple imputation in observational studies that address causal questions: protocol for a scoping review

Introduction Observational studies in health-related research often aim to answer causal questions. Missing data are common in these studies and often occur in multiple variables, such as the exposure ...
Frontiers

A multi-institute, follow-up, observational study measuring nursing students’ adherence to infection prevention and control protocols in Saudi Arabia

1 Department of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan 2 Department of Nursing, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, Jordan Background: Nursing students learn principles of ...
Frontiers

Observational cohort study of a group-based VR program to improve mental health and wellbeing in people with life-threatening illnesses

Introduction: Being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness (LTI) is often accompanied by feelings of fear, uncertainty, and loneliness that can severely impact mental health. Relatively few ...