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Noncommunicable diseases are major contributors to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Modifying the risk factors for these conditions, such as physical inactivity, is thus essential. Addressing the context or ...
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Open AccessEmerging professional practices focusing on reducing inequity in speech-language therapy and audiology: a sco** review protocol
Human communication is essential for socialising, learning and working. Disabilities and social disadvantage have serious negative consequences on communication which can impact development from early life int...
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Open AccessSputum colour as a marker for bacteria in acute exacerbations of COPD: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of years of life lost globally. Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) drive disease progression, reduce quality of life and are a source of mortalit...
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Open AccessDefinitions, components and processes of data harmonisation in healthcare: a sco** review
Data harmonisation (DH) has emerged amongst health managers, information technology specialists and researchers as an important intervention for routine health information systems (RHISs). It is important to u...
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Open AccessDefining and conceptualising data harmonisation: a sco** review protocol
Data harmonisation is an important intervention to strengthen health systems functioning. It has the potential to enhance the production, accessibility and utilisation of routine health information for clinica...
