Browsing University of Plymouth Research Outputs by Subject "Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic"

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Effectiveness of a gentamicin impregnated collagen sponge on reducing sternal wound infections following cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Creanor, S; Barton, A; Marchbank, A (England, 2012-05)

INTRODUCTION: Gentamicin impregnated collagen sponges are licensed for use after cardiac surgery in over 50 countries but their effectiveness at preventing sternal wound infections (SWIs) remains uncertain. The aim of ...
Health trainer-led motivational intervention plus usual care for people under community supervision compared with usual care alone: a study protocol for a parallel-group pilot randomised controlled trial (STRENGTHEN).

Thompson, TP; Callaghan, L; Hazeldine, E; Quinn, C; Walker, S; Byng, R; Wallace, G; Creanor, S; Green, C; Hawton, A; Annison, J; Sinclair, J; Senior, J; Taylor, AH (England, 2018-06-04)

INTRODUCTION: People with experience of the criminal justice system typically have worse physical and mental health, lower levels of mental well-being and have less healthy lifestyles than the general population. Health ...