1b-i) Key features/functionalities/components of the intervention and comparator in the METHODS section of the ABSTRACT "The intervention website was founded on the theory of stages of change and planned behaviour and, apart from a forum page where a physiotherapist answered questions about PA and training, fully automated." 1b-ii) Level of human involvement in the METHODS section of the ABSTRA...

BACKGROUND Determinants of practice are factors that might prevent or enable improvements. Several checklists, frameworks, taxonomies, and classifications of determinants of healthcare professional practice have been published. In this paper, we describe the development of a comprehensive, integrated checklist of determinants of practice (the TICD checklist). METHODS We performed a systematic...

an updated checklist of the scorpion fauna of iran, as well as a brief history of taxonomic research on scorpions of iran is presented. the checklist is based on records of scorpion species whose presence has been confirmed in iran through field expeditions, examination of scorpion collections, literature review, and personal communications from researchers. the scorpion fauna consists of 51 sp...

objectives: the aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric features of the persian version of the autism behavior checklist (abc). method: the international quality of life assessment (iqola) approach was used to translate the english abc into persian. a total sample of 184 parents of children including 114 children with autism disorder (mean age =7.21, sd =1.65) and 70 typically develo...

introduction: increasing pressure on available funds in health care section especially hospitals, enhances the need of analyzing different strategies in economic terms. one of the solutions for the optimal use of financial resources and potentials in hospitals and health care centers is using elements of the marketing mix. in this way we could make the best use of the resources and cause a retu...

Previous qualitative studies suggest a lack of maternal confidence in care of their newborn child upon discharge into the community. This observation was supported by discussion with healthcare professionals and mothers at University College London Hospital (UCLH), highlighting specific areas of concern, in particular identifying and managing common neonatal presentations. The aim of this study...

Background: Although surgical checklist use is not new in Switzerland, compliance and actual use fall short behind expectations taking scientific recommendation as standard. A national media campaign to raise awareness, inform experts, and change professional norms and standards on national level about checklist use was conducted. The aim of this study was to assess current checklist use in Swi...

With many scientific disciplines represented by CDC scientists, the checklist was developed to have utility in conducting laboratory and basic science studies, epidemiologic studies, and behavioral and social science studies employing a variety of study designs. In using the checklist, investigators should select the items that apply to their types of studies. It is unlikely that any protocol w...

An updated checklist of the superfamilies Oestroidea and Hippoboscoidea recorded from Finland is presented. The checklist covers the following families: Calliphoridae, Rhiniidae, Sarcophagidae, Rhinophoridae, Tachinidae, Oestridae and Hippoboscidae.

Risk factors associated with the development of musculoskeletal discomfort and disorders during the operation of heavy mobile equipment include whole-body vibration and awkward and sustained joint postures of the shoulders, neck, and trunk. Cab design may influence awkward postures of the joints, and task duration may influence duration of exposure to awkward and static postures and whole-body ...