Open Research Exeter (ORE): Recent submissions
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Systematic review: measurement properties of patient-reported outcome measures evaluated with childhood brain tumor survivors or other acquired brain injury
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 8 December 2019)Background Survivors of childhood brain tumors or other acquired brain injury (ABI) are at risk of poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL); its valid and reliable assessment is essential to evaluate the effect of their ... -
Analysis of direct and indirect genetic effects in fighting sea anemones
(Oxford University Press (OUP) for International Society for Behavioral Ecology, 2019)Theoretical models of animal contests such as the Hawk-Dove game predict that variation in fighting behaviour will persist due to mixed evolutionarily stable strategies (ESS) under certain conditions. However, the ... -
A mixed methods study of the impact of consultant overnight working in an English Emergency Department
(BMJ Publishing Group, 9 August 2018)Background There is a growing expectation that consultant-level doctors should be present within an ED overnight. However, there is a lack of robust evidence substantiating the impact on patient waiting times, safety or ... -
Strengthening the reporting of empirical simulation studies: Introducing the STRESS guidelines
(Taylor & Francis for OR Society, 6 March 0201)This study develops a standardised checklist approach to improve the reporting of discrete-event simulation, system dynamics and agent-based simulation models within the field of Operational Research and Management Science. ... -
The effects of two weeks high-intensity interval training on fasting glucose, glucose tolerance and insulin resistance in adolescent boys: a pilot study
(BMC, 9 December 2019)Background Current evidence of metabolic health benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) are limited to longer training periods or conducted in overweight youth. This study assessed 1) fasting and postprandial ...