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Intervention Studies
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Definition of 'Intervention Studies'Epidemiologic investigations designed to test a hypothesized cause-effect relation by modifying the supposed causal factor(s) in the study population. Common names: Intervention Studies; Intervention Study; Studies, Intervention; Study, Intervention |
Saturday, November 21, 2009
How to influence patient oral hygiene behavior effectively.
29 Sep 2009
Considerable resources are expended in dealing with dental disease easily prevented with better oral hygiene. The study hypothesis was that an evidence-based intervention, framed with psychological theory, would improve patients' oral hygiene ... Read more...
Screening for obstructive sleep apnea on the internet: randomized trial.
29 Sep 2009
BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea is underdiagnosed. We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial of an online intervention to promote obstructive sleep apnea screening among members of an Internet weight-loss community. METHODS: Members of an ... Read more...
Family-based treatment of severe pediatric obesity: randomized, controlled trial.
26 Sep 2009
OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the efficacy of family-based, behavioral weight control in the management of severe pediatric obesity. METHODS: Participants were 192 children 8.0 to 12.0 years of age (mean +/- SD: 10.2 +/- 1.2 years). The average BMI ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Intervention Studies'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Squamous cell carcinoma in solid organ transplant recipients: influences on perception of risk and optimal time to provide education.
29 Sep 2009 - How to influence patient oral hygiene behavior effectively.
29 Sep 2009 - Screening for obstructive sleep apnea on the internet: randomized trial.
29 Sep 2009 - NIDCAP: testing the effectiveness of a relationship-based comprehensive intervention.
26 Sep 2009 - Family-based treatment of severe pediatric obesity: randomized, controlled trial.
26 Sep 2009 - Efficacy of interventions to improve motor development in young children: a systematic review.
5 Sep 2009 - Testing theories of dietary behavior change in youth using the mediating variable model with intervention programs.
30 Aug 2009 - The effect of brief alcohol intervention on postpartum depression.
30 Aug 2009 - Demographic, psychological, and behavioral modifiers of the Antiretroviral Treatment Access Study (ARTAS) intervention.
30 Aug 2009 - A 4-week home-based aerobic and resistance exercise program during radiation therapy: a pilot randomized clinical trial.
30 Aug 2009 - Active Mothers Postpartum: a randomized controlled weight-loss intervention trial.
30 Aug 2009 - Recruitment and retention of Latino children in a lifestyle intervention.
30 Aug 2009 - Pain Management Practices in a Pediatric Emergency Room (PAMPER) Study: interventions with nurses.
30 Jul 2009 - Changes in children's oral health-related behavior, knowledge and attitudes during a 3.4-yr randomized clinical trial and oral health-promotion program.
30 Jul 2009 - An individually tailored treatment programme for improved oral hygiene: introduction of a new course of action in health education for patients with periodontitis.
30 Jul 2009 - Assessment of dental implant stability in osseodistraction-generated bone: a resonance frequency analysis.
30 Jul 2009 - Implementation of the 6-week educational component in the Res-Care intervention: process and outcomes.
30 Jul 2009 - Effect of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness strategy on childhood mortality and nutrition in a rural area in Bangladesh: a cluster randomised trial.
30 Jul 2009 - Biofeedback training for partial weight bearing in patients after total hip arthroplasty.
30 Jul 2009 - Effect of adaptive seating devices on the activity performance of children with cerebral palsy.
30 Jul 2009
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Technical information about 'Intervention Studies'
Definition: Epidemiologic investigations designed to test a hypothesized cause-effect relation by modifying the supposed causal factor(s) in the study population.
Descriptor UI: D016033
Alternative terms: Intervention Studies; Intervention Study; Studies, Intervention; Study, Intervention;
Tree Number: E05.318.760.565; N05.715.360.775.390; N06.850.520.450.565;
History Note: 90
Technical Notes: "intervention" refers to a modification of the research design, not surg or pharmacol intervention: read MeSH definition; IM GEN only; coord NIM with specific study (IM); no qualif