Browsing by Author "Smith, Susan M"
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Cross-sectional analysis of the prevalence and predictors of statin utilisation in ireland with a focus on primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Byrne, Paula; Cullinan, John; Murphy, Catríona; Smith, Susan M (BMJ, 2018-02-01)Objective To describe the prevalence of statin utilisation by people aged over 50 years in Ireland and the factors associated with the likelihood of using a statin, focusing particularly on those using statins for primary ... -
Identifying strategies to maximise recruitment and retention of practices and patients in a multicentre randomised controlled trial of an intervention to optimise secondary prevention for coronary heart disease in primary care
Leathem, Claire S; Cupples, Margaret E; Byrne, Mary C; O'Malley, Mary; Houlihan, Ailish; Murphy, Andrew W; Smith, Susan M (Springer Nature, 2009-06-19)Background: Recruitment and retention of patients and healthcare providers in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) is important in order to determine the effectiveness of interventions. However, failure to achieve recruitment ... -
Self-monitoring and other non-pharmacological interventions to improve the management of hypertension in primary care: a systematic review
Glynn, Liam G; Murphy, Andrew W; Smith, Susan M; Schroeder, Knut; Fahey, Tom (Royal College of General Practitioners, 2010-12-01)Background Patients with high blood pressure (hypertension) in the community frequently fail to meet treatment goals: a condition labelled as 'uncontrolled' hypertension. The optimal way to organise and deliver care to ... -
The contribution of qualitative research in designing a complex intervention for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in two different healthcare systems
Corrrigan, Mairead; Cupples, Margaret E; Smith, Susan M; Byrne, Molly; Leathem, Claire S; Clerkin, Pauline; Murphy, Andrew W (Springer Nature, 2006-07-18)Background: Developing complex interventions for testing in randomised controlled trials is of increasing importance in healthcare planning. There is a need for careful design of interventions for secondary prevention of ... -
The sphere study. secondary prevention of heart disease in general practice: protocol of a randomised controlled trial of tailored practice and patient care plans with parallel qualitative, economic and policy analyses. [isrctn24081411]
Murphy, Andrew W; Cupples, Margaret E; Smith, Susan M; Byrne, Molly; Leathem, Claire; Byrne, Mary C (Springer Nature, 2005-07-29)Background: The aim of the SPHERE study is to design, implement and evaluate tailored practice and personal care plans to improve the process of care and objective clinical outcomes for patients with established coronary ...