Abstract Theory suggests promoting positive body image (PBI) through interventions would
have a significant impact on health and well-being. However, little is known about the …

Background The current CONSORT guidelines for reporting pilot trials do not recommend
hypothesis testing of clinical outcomes on the basis that a pilot trial is under-powered to …

Background Pilot feasibility studies serve a uniquely important role in preparing for larger
scale intervention trials by examining the feasibility and acceptability of interventions and the …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is highly prevalent and
significantly affects the daily functioning of patients. Self-management strategies, including …

Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of access to telehealth
as an alternative model of service during social restrictions and for urban and remote …

Patients hospitalised with community acquired pneumonia (CAP) have low peripheral blood
vitamin C concentrations and limited antioxidant capacity. The feasibility of a trial of vitamin …

Non-adherence in non-inferiority trials can affect treatment effect estimates and often
increases the chance of claiming non-inferiority under the standard intention-to-treat …

Background Multicomponent family interventions underline current best practice in
childhood obesity treatment. Mobile health (mHealth) adjuncts that address eating and …

Building information modeling (BIM) platforms to enhance design and construction
processes have been rising recently, with BIM-based tools such as Autodesk Revit's …

Background Ankle arthrodesis (AA) and replacement (TAA) are widely accepted options in
managing end-stage ankle arthritis (ESAA). We hypothesize that clinical outcomes would be …