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Design and statistical analysis reporting among interrupted time series studies in drug utilization research: a cross-sectional survey
IntroductionInterrupted time series (ITS) design is a commonly used method for evaluating large-scale interventions in clinical practice or public...
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The Impact of COVID-19 on the HIV Cascade of Care in Botswana – An Interrupted Time Series
Globally, Botswana has one of the highest burdens of HIV. This study estimated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the HIV cascade of care in...
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Effect of COVID-19 lock down on teenage pregnancies in Northern Uganda: an interrupted time series analysis
BackgroundPregnancy and childbirth complications are the leading cause of death among girls aged 15–19 years globally, with low- and middle-income...
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Comparison of statistical methods used to meta-analyse results from interrupted time series studies: an empirical study
BackgroundThe Interrupted Time Series (ITS) is a robust design for evaluating public health and policy interventions or exposures when randomisation...
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Impact of COVID-19 on emergency service usage in Turkey: interrupted time series analysis
The aim of this study is to reveal the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which constitutes an extraordinary situation, on the habits of emergency...
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A comparison of brief versus explicit descriptors for verbal rating scales: interrupted time series design
BackgroundVerbal rating scales (VRS) are widely used in patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures. At our institution, patients complete an online...
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antidepressant consumption in the Central region of Portugal: interrupted time series
PurposeTo evaluate the impact of the pandemic on the consumption of antidepressive agents in Central Portugal.
MethodsTo estimate the causal effect...
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Effectiveness of a Multifaceted Implementation Strategy to Increase Equitable Hospital at Home Utilization: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
BackgroundThe number of Hospital-at-Home (HaH) programs rapidly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and after issuance of Centers for Medicare and...
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Does health voucher intervention increase antenatal consultations and skilled birth attendances in Cameroon? Results from an interrupted time series analysis
BackgroundLimited access to health services during the antenatal period and during childbirth, due to financial barriers, is an obstacle to reducing...
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Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria (HTN) Program: rationale and design for a type 2 hybrid, effectiveness, and implementation interrupted time series trial
BackgroundHypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease in Nigeria and contributes to a large non-communicable disease burden. Our aim was...
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The comparative interrupted time series design for assessment of diagnostic impact: methodological considerations and an example using point-of-care C-reactive protein testing
BackgroundIn diagnostic evaluation, it is necessary to assess the clinical impact of a new diagnostic as well as its diagnostic accuracy. The...
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Impact of capitation on physicians’ behavior among patients with hypertension: an interrupted time series study in rural China
ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to explore the change in physicians’ hypertension treatment behavior before and after the reform of the...
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Suicide mortality following the implementation of tobacco packaging and pricing policies in Korea: an interrupted time-series analysis
BackgroundTo prevent tobacco use in Korea, the national quitline number was added to tobacco packages in December 2012, tobacco prices were raised by...
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Effectiveness of IT-supported patient recruitment: study protocol for an interrupted time series study at ten German university hospitals
BackgroundAs part of the German Medical Informatics Initiative, the MIRACUM project establishes data integration centers across ten German university...
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Effectiveness of a Multi-component Delirium Prevention Program Implemented on General Medicine Hospital Units: an Interrupted Time Series Analysis
BackgroundDelirium is among the most prevalent harmful events in hospitals that is associated with an elevated risk for severe outcomes such as...
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Comparison of the market share of public and private hospitals under different Medical Alliances: an interrupted time-series analysis in rural China
BackgroundChina initiated the Medical Alliances (MAs) reform to enhance resource allocation efficiency and ensure equitable healthcare. In response...
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Trends in police complaints and arrests on New York City subways, 2018 to 2023: an interrupted time-series analysis
BackgroundPublic transportation use is influenced by perceptions of safety. Concerns related to crime on New York City (NYC) transit have risen...
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Impact of the value driven outcomes program among cataract surgery patients in Singapore: an interrupted time series analysis
BackgroundHealthcare cost is increasing rapidly in Singapore. Moving towards a value-based healthcare framework enables a sustainable health system....
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Impact of medical insurance access negotiation on the utilization of innovative anticancer drugs in China: an interrupted time series analysis
BackgroundThe high costs of innovative anticancer drugs hinder a number of cancer patients’ access to these drugs in China. To address this problem,...
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Non-pharmaceutical interventions for COVID-19 reduced the incidence of infectious diseases: a controlled interrupted time-series study
BackgroundNon-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) have been implemented worldwide to suppress the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)....
