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Variation in Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with COPD Receiving Care in US Primary Care: Data from the Advancing the Patient EXperience (APEX) in COPD Registry
Fox C, Pace W, Brandt E, Carter V, Chang KL, Edwards C, Evans A, Gaona G, Han MK, Kaplan A, Kent R, Kocks JWH, Kruszyk M, Le Lievre Chantal, LiVoti TM, Mahle C, Make B, Ratigan A, Shaikh A, Skolnik N, Stanley B, Yawn BP, Price DB
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2022, 13:17-31
Published Date: 29 April 2022
Measuring Health-Related Quality of Life in Randomised Controlled Trials: Expected and Reported Results Do Not Match
Wiedemann F, Porzsolt F
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2022, 13:9-16
Published Date: 11 April 2022
Deriving a Standardised Recommended Respiratory Disease Codelist Repository for Future Research
MacRae C, Whittaker H, Mukherjee M, Daines L, Morgan A, Iwundu C, Alsallakh M, Vasileiou E, O’Rourke E, Williams AT, Stone PW, Sheikh A, Quint JK
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2022, 13:1-8
Published Date: 16 February 2022

Perceptions and Experiences of COVID-19 Vaccine Side-Effects Among Healthcare Workers in Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Zewude B, Habtegiorgis T, Hizkeal A, Dela T, Siraw G
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2021, 12:131-145
Published Date: 16 December 2021
Challenges and Pitfalls of Using Repeat Spirometry Recordings in Routine Primary Care Data to Measure FEV1 Decline in a COPD Population
Whittaker HR, Kiddle SJ, Quint JK
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2021, 12:119-130
Published Date: 1 September 2021
Medication Counseling Practices in Medicine Retail Outlets Found in Bench Sheko Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region, South West Ethiopia
Ejeta F, Feyisa D, Kebede O, Aferu T, Siraj J, Feyissa D, Wodajo E, Tamiru A
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2021, 12:105-117
Published Date: 24 August 2021


Risk Predictors and Symptom Features of Long COVID Within a Broad Primary Care Patient Population Including Both Tested and Untested Patients
Jones R, Davis A, Stanley B, Julious S, Ryan D, Jackson DJ, Halpin DMG, Hickman K, Pinnock H, Quint JK, Khunti K, Heaney LG, Oliver P, Siddiqui S, Pavord I, Jones DHM, Hyland M, Ritchie L, Young P, Megaw T, Davis S, Walker S, Holgate S, Beecroft S, Kemppinen A, Appiagyei F, Roberts EJ, Preston M, Hardjojo A, Carter V, van Melle M, Price D
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2021, 12:93-104
Published Date: 11 August 2021
No Significant Changes of Glycemic Control and Renal Function in Patients with Advanced-Stage Diabetic Kidney Disease by Switching from Linagliptin to Teneligliptin
Hirai K, Nonaka H, Ueda M, Morino J, Kaneko S, Minato S, Mutsuyoshi Y, Yanai K, Ishii H, Matsuyama M, Kitano T, Aomatsu A, Miyazawa H, Ito K, Ueda Y, Ookawara S, Morishita Y
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2021, 12:81-91
Published Date: 6 August 2021
Assessment of Ethical Compliance of Handling and Usage of the Human Body in Anatomical Facilities of Ethiopian Medical Schools
Tesfaye S, Hamba N, Kebede W, Bajiro M, Debela L, Nigatu TA, Gerbi A
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2021, 12:65-80
Published Date: 12 July 2021
Treatment Compliance Communications Between Patients with Severe Mental Illness and Treating Healthcare Providers: A Retrospective Study of Documentation Using Healthcare Reimbursement Claims and Medical Chart Abstraction
Martin C, Koep E, White J, Belland A, Waters H, Forma F
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2021, 12:49-63
Published Date: 15 June 2021

Willingness to Take COVID-19 Vaccine Among People Most at Risk of Exposure in Southern Ethiopia
Zewude B, Habtegiorgis T
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2021, 12:37-47
Published Date: 27 May 2021

Maximizing Adherence and Gaining New Information For Your Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (MAGNIFY COPD): Study Protocol for the Pragmatic, Cluster Randomized Trial Evaluating the Impact of Dual Bronchodilator with Add-On Sensor and Electronic Monitoring on Clinical Outcomes
Price D, Jones R, Pfister P, Cao H, Carter V, Kemppinen A, Holzhauer B, Kaplan A, Clark A, Halpin DMG, Pinnock H, Chalmers JD, van Boven JF, Beeh KM, Kostikas K, Roche N, Usmani OA, Mastoridis P
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2021, 12:25-35
Published Date: 24 May 2021

Covid-19 Social Distancing Interventions by Statutory Mandate and Their Observational Correlation to Mortality in the United States and Europe
Mccafferty S, Ashley S
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2021, 12:15-24
Published Date: 27 April 2021
Identification and Comparison of Patient Characteristics for Those Hospitalized with COVID-19 versus Influenza Using Machine Learning in a Commercially Insured US Population
Chen X, Wang Z, Bromfield SG, DeVries A, Pryor D, Willey V
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2021, 12:9-13
Published Date: 23 April 2021
Clinicians’ Attitude Toward Computer-Guided Implant Surgery Approach: Survey in Saudi Arabia
Ashy LM
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2021, 12:1-8
Published Date: 1 April 2021

Acceptability of Vaccination Against COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kabamba Nzaji M, Kabamba Ngombe L, Ngoie Mwamba G, Banza Ndala DB, Mbidi Miema J, Luhata Lungoyo C, Lora Mwimba B, Cikomola Mwana Bene A, Mukamba Musenga E
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2020, 11:103-109
Published Date: 29 October 2020
Patients with Sore Throat: A Survey of Self-Management and Healthcare-Seeking Behavior in 13 Countries Worldwide
van der Velden AW, Sessa A, Altiner A, Pignatari ACC, Shephard A
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2020, 11:91-102
Published Date: 10 September 2020
The CHRONICLE Study of US Adults with Subspecialist-Treated Severe Asthma: Objectives, Design, and Initial Results
Ambrose CS, Chipps BE, Moore WC, Soong W, Trevor J, Ledford DK, Carr WW, Lugogo N, Trudo F, Tran TN, Panettieri RA Jr
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2020, 11:77-90
Published Date: 16 July 2020
CPAP Therapeutic Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Hooper RG
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2020, 11:67-76
Published Date: 13 July 2020

Adequacy of Therapy for People with Both COPD and Heart Failure in the UK: Historical Cohort Study
Kostikas K, Rhee CK, Hurst JR, Agostoni P, Cao H, Fogel R, Jones R, Kocks JWH, Mezzi K, Wan Yau Ming S, Ryan R, Price DB
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2020, 11:55-66
Published Date: 2 June 2020
Real-World Safety and Effectiveness of Tadalafil in Patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Japanese Post-Marketing Surveillance Study
Yamazaki H, Tsujimoto N, Koyanagi M, Katoh MC, Tajima K, Komori M
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2020, 11:45-54
Published Date: 4 May 2020

Reliability of Conclusions from Early Analyses of Real-World Data for Newly Approved Drugs in Advanced Gastric Cancer in the United States
Hess LM, Grabner M, Wang L, Liepa AM, Li XI, Cui ZL, Bowman L, Schelman WR
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2020, 11:27-43
Published Date: 30 April 2020
Using Medicare Claims to Identify Acute Clinical Events Following Implantation of Leadless Pacemakers
Wherry K, Stromberg K, Hinnenthal JA, Wallenfelsz LA, El-Chami MF, Bockstedt L
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2020, 11:19-26
Published Date: 28 February 2020
Rate of Significant Endometrial Pathology in Women at Low Risk for Endometrial Hyperplasia or Cancer Presenting with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Sattanakho P, Kleebkaow P, Sangkomkumhang U, Booranabunyat S, Buppasiri P
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2020, 11:13-18
Published Date: 11 February 2020

Patient, Rheumatologist and Therapist Perspectives on the Implementation of an Allied Health Rheumatology Triage (AHRT) Initiative in Ontario Rheumatology Clinics
Fullerton LM, Brooks S, Sweezie R, Ahluwalia V, Bombardier C, Gagliardi AR
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2020, 11:1-12
Published Date: 28 January 2020


Integrating Machine Learning With Microsimulation to Classify Hypothetical, Novel Patients for Predicting Pregabalin Treatment Response Based on Observational and Randomized Data in Patients With Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Alexander Jr J, Edwards RA, Manca L, Grugni R, Bonfanti G, Emir B, Whalen E, Watt S, Brodsky M, Parsons B
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2019, 10:67-76
Published Date: 31 October 2019
Management Of Community-Acquired Pneumonia: An Observational Study In UK Primary Care
Launders N, Ryan D, Winchester CC, Skinner D, Konduru PR, Price DB
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2019, 10:53-65
Published Date: 23 September 2019

Prescription patterns of analgesics, antipyretics, and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the management of fever and pain in pediatric patients: a cross-sectional, multicenter study in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East
Kamel Escalante MC, Abdennour A, Farah A, Rivera-Richardson E, Burgos F, Forero I, Murrieta-Aguttes M, El Laboudy M, Diagne-Gueye NR, Barragan Padilla S
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2019, 10:41-51
Published Date: 15 August 2019
A multicenter, open-label, noninterventional study to evaluate the impact on clinical effects, user-friendliness and patients’ acceptance of AirFluSal Forspiro in the treatment of asthma under real-life conditions (ASSURE)
Backer V, Bjermer L, Refvem OK, Søderman A, Jones S
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2019, 10:29-39
Published Date: 24 May 2019
Casual effect of methotrexate+etanercept/infliximab on survival of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Akhlaghi S, Sahebari M, Mahmoodi M, Yaseri M, Mansournia MA, Zeraati H
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2019, 10:23-28
Published Date: 18 April 2019
Using claims data to attribute patients with breast, lung, or colorectal cancer to prescribing oncologists
Fishman E, Barron J, Liu Y, Gautam S, Bekelman JE, Navathe AS, Fisch MJ, Nguyen A, Sylwestrzak G
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2019, 10:15-22
Published Date: 29 March 2019

The effect of lercanidipine or lercanidipine/enalapril combination on blood pressure in treatment-naïve patients with stage 1 or 2 systolic hypertension
Rayner B
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2019, 10:9-14
Published Date: 22 January 2019
Low-fluoroscopy atrial fibrillation ablation with contact force and ultrasound technologies: a learning curve
Zei PC, Hunter TD, Gache LM, O'Riordan G, Baykaner T, Brodt CR
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2019, 10:1-7
Published Date: 10 January 2019

Acute cholecystitis – a cohort study in a real-world clinical setting (REWO study, NCT02796443)
Blythe J, Herrmann E, Faust D, Falk S, Edwards-Lehr T, Stockhausen F, Hanisch E, Buia A
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2018, 9:69-75
Published Date: 25 October 2018

Postoperative swallowing disorder after thyroid and parathyroid resection
Hillenbrand A, Cammerer G, Dankesreiter L, Lemke J, Henne-Bruns D
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2018, 9:63-68
Published Date: 16 October 2018
Attitudes and beliefs related to reporting alcohol consumption in research studies: a case from Jordan
Alhashimi FH, Khabour OF, Alzoubi KH, Al-shatnawi SF
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2018, 9:55-61
Published Date: 9 October 2018

Real-life treatment of rhinitis in Australia: a historical cohort study of prescription and over-the-counter therapies for patients with and without additional respiratory disease
Price DB, Smith PK, Harvey RJ, Carney AS, Kritikos V, Bosnic-Anticevich SZ, Christian L, Skinner D, Carter V, Durieux AMS
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2018, 9:43-54
Published Date: 15 August 2018


Performance of database-derived severe exacerbations and asthma control measures in asthma: responsiveness and predictive utility in a UK primary care database with linked questionnaire data


Colice G, Chisholm A, Dima AL, Reddel HK, Burden A, Martin RJ, Brusselle G, Popov TA, von Ziegenweidt J, Price DB
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2018, 9:29-42
Published Date: 10 August 2018
Factors associated with early cardiac complications following transcatheter aortic valve implantation with transapical approach
Patris V, Giakoumidakis K, Argiriou M, Naka KK, Apostolakis E, Field M, Kuduvalli M, Oo A, Siminelakis S
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2018, 9:21-27
Published Date: 10 July 2018
Perioperative predictors of delirium and incidence factors in adult patients post cardiac surgery
Theologou S, Giakoumidakis K, Charitos C
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2018, 9:11-19
Published Date: 8 May 2018

Real-world effectiveness and safety of oral anticoagulation strategies in atrial fibrillation: a cohort study based on a German claims dataset
Mueller S, Groth A, Spitzer SG, Schramm A, Pfaff A, Maywald U
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2018, 9:1-10
Published Date: 1 May 2018

The effect of DPP-4 inhibitors on asthma control: an administrative database study to evaluate a potential pathophysiological relationship
Colice G, Price D, Gerhardsson de Verdier M, Rabon-Stith K, Ambrose C, Cappell K, Irwin DE, Juneau P, Vlahiotis A
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:231-240
Published Date: 1 December 2017

Factors associated with late ANC initiation among pregnant women in select public health centers of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: unmatched case–control study design
Gebrekidan K, Worku A
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:223-230
Published Date: 26 October 2017


Prevalence of neuro-musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction in open-heart surgical patients preoperatively and at 6 and 12 weeks postoperatively: a prospective longitudinal observation study


Bellet RN, Lamb RL, Gould TD, Bartlett HJ
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:211-222
Published Date: 10 October 2017

Predictors of sedentary status in overweight and obese patients with multiple chronic conditions: a cohort study
Joven MH, Croghan IT, Quigg SM, Ebbert JO, Takahashi PY
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:203-209
Published Date: 3 October 2017
Impact of primary care exercise referral schemes on the health of patients with obesity
Parretti HM, Bartington SE, Badcock T, Hughes L, Duda JL, Jolly K
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:189-201
Published Date: 21 September 2017

The presence of obesity paradox in Greek patients with chronic heart failure
Vlaras E, Giakoumidakis K, Fotos NV, Chatziefstratiou AA, Brokalaki H
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:183-187
Published Date: 21 September 2017

The Salford Lung Study: a pioneering comparative effectiveness approach to COPD and asthma in clinical trials
Albertson TE, Murin S, Sutter ME, Chenoweth JA
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:175-181
Published Date: 20 September 2017

Conventional culture versus nucleic acid amplification tests for screening of urethral Neisseria gonorrhea infection among asymptomatic men who have sex with men
Budkaew J, Chumworathayi B, Pientong C, Ekalaksananan T
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:167-173
Published Date: 1 September 2017

Seasonal patterns of oral antihistamine and intranasal corticosteroid purchases from Australian community pharmacies: a retrospective observational study
Carney AS, Price DB, Smith PK, Harvey R, Kritikos V, Bosnic-Anticevich SZ, Christian L, Skinner DA, Carter V, Durieux AMS
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:157-165
Published Date: 30 August 2017

A validation of clinical data captured from a novel Cancer Care Quality Program directly integrated with administrative claims data
Kern DM, Barron JJ, Wu B, Ganetsky A, Willey VJ, Quimbo RA, Fisch MJ, Singer J, Nguyen A, Mamtani R
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:149-155
Published Date: 26 August 2017

Coronary stents and vascular response to implantation: literature review

Brancati MF, Burzotta F, Trani C, Leonzi O, Cuccia C, Crea F
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:137-148
Published Date: 13 July 2017


Abortion, an increasing public health concern in Ecuador, a 10-year population-based analysis


Ortiz-Prado E, Simbaña K, Gómez L, Stewart-Ibarra AM, Scott L, Cevallos-Sierra G
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:129-135
Published Date: 13 July 2017

Effective deployment of technology-supported management of chronic respiratory conditions: a call for stakeholder engagement
Costello RW, Dima AL, Ryan D, McIvor RA, Boycott K, Chisholm A, Price D, Blakey JD
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:119-128
Published Date: 5 July 2017

Stroke rates before and after ablation of atrial fibrillation and in propensity-matched controls in the UK
Jarman JWE, Hunter TD, Hussain W, March JL, Wong T, Markides V
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:107-118
Published Date: 29 May 2017

Mortality, stroke, and heart failure in atrial fibrillation cohorts after ablation versus propensity-matched cohorts
Jarman JW, Hunter TD, Hussain W, March JL, Wong T, Markides V
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:99-106
Published Date: 29 May 2017

Reduced adherence to antiretroviral therapy is associated with residual low-level viremia
Maggiolo F, Di Filippo E, Comi L, Callegaro A, Colombo GL, Di Matteo S, Valsecchi D, Rizzi M
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:91-97
Published Date: 26 May 2017

Design and rationale of the high-sensitivity Troponin T Rules Out Acute Cardiac Insufficiency Trial
Hunter BR, Collins SP, Fermann GJ, Levy PD, Shen C, Ayaz SI, Cole ML, Miller KF, Soliman AA, Pang PS
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:85-90
Published Date: 18 May 2017

Real-life effectiveness and safety of the inhalation suspension budesonide comparator vs the originator product for the treatment of patients with asthma: a historical cohort study using a US health claims database
Price DB, Gefen E, Gopalan G, Miglio C, McDonald R, Thomas V, Wan Yau Ming S
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:69-83
Published Date: 18 May 2017

Long-term treatment-related morbidity in differentiated thyroid cancer: a systematic review of the literature
Parker WAE, Edafe O, Balasubramanian SP
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:57-67
Published Date: 16 May 2017


The value of pragmatic and observational studies in health care and public health


Barnish MS, Turner S
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:49-55
Published Date: 12 May 2017

Older patients have increased risk of poor outcomes after low-velocity pedestrian–motor vehicle collisions
Baltazar GA, Bassett P, Pate AJ, Chendrasekhar A
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:43-47
Published Date: 26 April 2017

Does co-payment for inhaler devices affect therapy adherence and disease outcomes? A historical, matched cohort study
Voorham J, Vrijens B, van Boven JFM, Ryan D, Miravitlles M, Law LM, Price DB
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:31-41
Published Date: 18 April 2017

An evaluation of exact matching and propensity score methods as applied in a comparative effectiveness study of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma
Burden A, Roche N, Miglio C, Hillyer EV, Postma DS, Herings RMC, Overbeek JA, Khalid JM, van Eickels D, Price DB
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:15-30
Published Date: 22 March 2017

Perioperative neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of poor cardiac surgery patient outcomes
Giakoumidakis K, Fotos NV, Patelarou A, Theologou S, Argiriou M, Chatziefstratiou AΑ, Katzilieri C, Brokalaki H
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:9-14
Published Date: 15 February 2017
Parental opinions regarding an opt-out consent process for inpatient pediatric prospective observational research in the US
Fernandes DM, Roland AP, Morris MC
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2017, 8:1-8
Published Date: 19 January 2017
Evaluating the benefits of home-based management of atrial fibrillation: current perspectives
Sheikh AB, Felzer JR, Munir AB, Morin DP, Lavie CJ
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2016, 7:41-53
Published Date: 13 October 2016

Predicting and reducing risk of exacerbations in children with asthma in the primary care setting: current perspectives
Turner S
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2016, 7:33-39
Published Date: 19 August 2016

Chronic kidney disease: identification and management in primary care
Fraser SDS, Blakeman T
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2016, 7:21-32
Published Date: 17 August 2016

Variations in the management of fibromyalgia by physician specialty: rheumatology versus primary care
Able SL, Robinson RL, Kroenke K, Mease P, Williams DA, Chen Y, Wohlreich M, McCarberg BH
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2016, 7:11-20
Published Date: 20 May 2016

Optimizing insulin initiation in primary care: the Diabetes CoStars patient support program
Lutzko OK, Schifferle H, Ariola M, Rich A, Kon KM
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2016, 7:3-10
Published Date: 28 January 2016
Efficacy and effectiveness trials have different goals, use different tools, and generate different messages [Corrigendum]
Porzsolt F, Rocha NG, Toledo-Arruda AC, Thomaz TG, Moraes C, Bessa-Guerra TR, Leão M, Migowski A, Araujo da Silva AR, Weiss C
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2016, 7:1-2
Published Date: 12 January 2016

Efficacy and effectiveness trials have different goals, use different tools, and generate different messages
Porzsolt F, Rocha NG, Toledo-Arruda AC, Thomaz TG, Moraes C, Bessa-Guerra TR, Leão M, Migowski A, Araujo da Silva AR, Weiss C
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2015, 6:47-54
Published Date: 4 November 2015

Remission, response, and relapse rates in patients with acute schizophrenia treated with olanzapine monotherapy or other atypical antipsychotic monotherapy: 12-month prospective observational study
Takahashi M, Nakahara N, Fujikoshi S, Iyo M
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2015, 6:39-46
Published Date: 14 July 2015

Meeting abstracts from the Respiratory Effectiveness Group 2015 Winter Summit – databases and registries around the world: maximizing the yield
Authors on behalf of the Respiratory Effectiveness Group
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2015, 6:13-38
Published Date: 23 April 2015

Understanding the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in newly diagnosed adult patients in general practice: a UK database study
Bushe C, Wilson B, Televantou F, Belger M, Watson L
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2015, 6:1-12
Published Date: 23 January 2015

Autoinjector preference in multiple sclerosis and the role of nurses in treatment decisions: results from an international survey in Europe and the USA
Verdun di Cantogno E, Tomlinson M, Manuel L, Thakur K
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2014, 5:53-64
Published Date: 12 December 2014

Challenges in designing, conducting, and reporting oral health behavioral intervention studies in primary school age children: methodological issues
Cooper AM, Coffey M, Dugdill L
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2014, 5:43-51
Published Date: 2 December 2014


Effects on hypertensive patients' satisfaction with information about their medication after nurses' consultation training


Drevenhorn E, Bengtson A, Nyberg P, Kjellgren KI
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2014, 5:35-41
Published Date: 1 October 2014

Diagnosis, treatment, and burden of illness among adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in Europe
Able SL, Haynes V, Hong J
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2014, 5:21-33
Published Date: 28 July 2014

Cognitive stimulation therapy: training, maintenance and implementation in clinical trials
Khan Z, Corbett A, Ballard C
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2014, 5:15-19
Published Date: 5 April 2014

Cancer pain therapy with a fixed combination of prolonged-release oxycodone/naloxone: results from a non-interventional study
Nolte T, Schutter U, Loewenstein O
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2014, 5:1-13
Published Date: 19 December 2013

An 8-week multimodal treatment program improves symptoms of knee osteoarthritis: a real-world multicenter experience
Miller LE, Block JE
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2013, 4:39-44
Published Date: 25 October 2013

Incidence of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in primary care – a retrospective cohort study using the United Kingdom General Practice Research Database
Reed C, Hong J, Novick D, Lenox-Smith A, Happich M
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2013, 4:27-37
Published Date: 30 September 2013

Autoinjectors for administration of interferon beta-1b in multiple sclerosis: patient preferences and the ExtaviPro™ 30G and Betacomfort® devices
Thakur K, Manuel L, Tomlinson M
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2013, 4:19-26
Published Date: 17 September 2013

Protocol for the asthma tools study: a pragmatic practice-based research network trial
Yawn BP, Bertram S, Kurland M, Wollan P, Graham D, Littlefield D, Smail C, Pace W
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2013, 4:7-18
Published Date: 4 June 2013

Exacerbations in the pre- and post-COPD diagnosis periods
Yawn BP, Wollan P, Rank M
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2013, 4:1-6
Published Date: 2 May 2013

Partial response to proton pump inhibitor therapy for GERD: observational study of patient characteristics, burden of disease, and costs in the USA
Stålhammar NO, Spiegel BM, Granstedt Löfman H, Karlsson M, Wahlqvist P, Næsdal J, Nelson MT, Despiégel N
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2012, 3:57-67
Published Date: 6 December 2012

The challenge of recruiting in primary care for a trial of telemonitoring in asthma: an observational study
Malhotra S, Musgrave SD, Pinnock H, Price D, Ryan DP
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2012, 3:51-55
Published Date: 24 August 2012

One-year outcomes in schizophrenia after switching from typical antipsychotics to olanzapine in Japan: an observational study
Ye W, Fujikoshi S, Nakahara N, Takahashi M, Ascher-Svanum H, Ohmori T
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2012, 3:41-49
Published Date: 14 June 2012

Schizophrenia Outpatient Health Outcomes study: twelve-month findings
Novick D, Ascher-Svanum H, Haro JM, Bertsch J, Takahashi M
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2012, 3:27-40
Published Date: 7 June 2012

Pragmatic research and outcomes in asthma and COPD
Colice GL
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2012, 3:11-25
Published Date: 18 April 2012

Discontinuation of low-dose acetylsalicylic acid therapy in UK primary care: incidence and predictors in patients with cardiovascular disease
Martín-Merino E, Johansson S, Bueno H, García Rodríguez LA
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2012, 3:1-9
Published Date: 16 March 2012


Physicians’ attitudes towards combination therapy with inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting ß2-agonists: an observational study in UK specialist care


Thomas M, Haughney J, Price D
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2011, 2:25-31
Published Date: 16 December 2011

The evaluation of music therapy process in the intersubjective perspective: the music therapy rating scale. A pilot study
Raglio A, Traficante D, Oasi O
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2011, 2:19-23
Published Date: 2 August 2011

Significant pain relief with loading dose zoledronic acid in bone metastases is only seen in patients with elevated initial serum C telopeptide (CTX)
Dekoninck J, Geurs F, De Loecker R, Deprest Y
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2011, 2:13-18
Published Date: 28 July 2011

Introducing candesartan 32 mg plus hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg in previously untreated patients with severe essential hypertension
Baumgart P, Naudts I, Kiel G
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2011, 2:5-12
Published Date: 2 May 2011

Future of translational research: Why go pragmatic?
Abdul Rahman Jazieh
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2011, 2:1-4
Published Date: 8 February 2011

Causal diagrams, information bias, and thought bias
Eyal Shahar, Doron J Shahar
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2010, 1:33-47
Published Date: 12 December 2010

Biological correlates of migraine and cluster headaches: an overview of their potential use in diagnosis and treatment
Aron D Mosnaim, Javier Puente, Marion E Wolf
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2010, 1:25-32
Published Date: 6 December 2010

Cancer risk in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cornelia Schneider, Susan S Jick, Ulrich Bothner, et al
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2010, 1:15-23
Published Date: 25 November 2010

Use of image transformation to track the natural history of diseases
Albert Shar
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2010, 1:11-13
Published Date: 30 September 2010

Stop the escalators: using the built environment to increase usual daily activity
John M Westfall, Doug H Fernald
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2010, 1:7-9
Published Date: 21 September 2010

Benefits of an older persons’ assessment and liaison team in acute admissions areas of a general hospital
Stephen Allen, Tom Bartlett, Joanna Ventham, et al
Pragmatic and Observational Research 2010, 1:1-6
Published Date: 19 August 2010