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View article: Which interventions are acceptable to patients for managing fatigue in long-term conditions?: A qualitative evidence synthesis
Which interventions are acceptable to patients for managing fatigue in long-term conditions?: A qualitative evidence synthesis Open
This transdiagnostic synthesis reveals shared patient needs across conditions. Acceptable interventions provide coherent explanations, balance structure with flexibility, and address knowledge, expectations, and behaviours without imposing…
View article: Assessing the impact of intermediate care interventions on healthcare and patient-related outcomes: a systematic overview of systematic reviews
Assessing the impact of intermediate care interventions on healthcare and patient-related outcomes: a systematic overview of systematic reviews Open
Introduction Intermediate care interventions are widely used to support patients transitioning between hospital and home, aiming to reduce the burden on acute healthcare services. The effectiveness however of such interventions remains unc…
View article: Using Individual Service Funds ( <scp>ISFs</scp> ) to Improve Access to Self‐Directed Support for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Participatory Realist Review
Using Individual Service Funds ( <span>ISFs</span> ) to Improve Access to Self‐Directed Support for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Participatory Realist Review Open
Background Individual service funds (ISFs) in England aim to provide self‐directed support without the challenge of procuring support and managing a budget. However, few local authorities offer ISFs and some do not offer more choice and co…
View article: Over 1000 terms have been used to describe evidence synthesis: a scoping review
Over 1000 terms have been used to describe evidence synthesis: a scoping review Open
Objective To inform the development of an evidence synthesis taxonomy, we aimed to identify and examine all classification systems, typologies or taxonomies that have been proposed for evidence synthesis methods. Design Scoping review. Met…
View article: A systematic review of international performance indicators and metrics relevant to UK general practice
A systematic review of international performance indicators and metrics relevant to UK general practice Open
Background A wide variety of performance indicators/metrics are used to measure the performance of healthcare systems and to promote quality improvement (QI). We sought to identify indicators relevant to QI and organisational development (…
View article: What happens to qualitative studies initially presented as conference abstracts: A survey among study authors
What happens to qualitative studies initially presented as conference abstracts: A survey among study authors Open
Qualitative research addresses important healthcare questions, including patients’ experiences with interventions. Qualitative evidence syntheses combine findings from individual studies and are increasingly used to inform health guideline…
View article: Overview of evidence synthesis types and modes
Overview of evidence synthesis types and modes Open
Health-care decisions should be based on the best available evidence. To bring together findings from many studies, researchers use evidence synthesis-structured methods that summarize what is known on a topic. Because health questions dif…
View article: Prehabilitation for lumbar spinal stenosis: understanding mechanisms and contexts for enhanced engagement—a realist review
Prehabilitation for lumbar spinal stenosis: understanding mechanisms and contexts for enhanced engagement—a realist review Open
Background Neurogenic claudication (NC) due to lumbar spinal stenosis is the most common reason for spinal surgery in older adults. Prehabilitation may improve outcomes and reduce costs, but current evidence is conflicting. It remains uncl…
View article: Strategies to support safe wandering in care homes for older adults – what works, for whom, and in which circumstances?: A realist synthesis
Strategies to support safe wandering in care homes for older adults – what works, for whom, and in which circumstances?: A realist synthesis Open
Objectives Wandering is a common behaviour among people with dementia living in care homes, driven by various factors such as enjoyment, a sense of purpose, lifelong habits, and social interaction. These elements can bring both physical an…
View article: Impact of same day emergency care services on urgent and emergency care delivery outcomes: a systematic review
Impact of same day emergency care services on urgent and emergency care delivery outcomes: a systematic review Open
Introduction Same day emergency care (SDEC) describes an ambulatory service designed to provide an alternative to ED management, reduce admission rates and improve emergency care system performance. This systematic review aimed to identify…
View article: How to Implement Digital Clinical Consultations in UK Maternity Care: the ARM@DA Realist Review
How to Implement Digital Clinical Consultations in UK Maternity Care: the ARM@DA Realist Review Open
Background Digital transformation is a key component within the National Health Service Maternity Transformation Programme. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an acceleration of digital innovation, in particular, the use of digital clinical cons…
View article: Factors contributing to the implementation of interventions to prevent and manage intensive care unit delirium: a systematic review protocol
Factors contributing to the implementation of interventions to prevent and manage intensive care unit delirium: a systematic review protocol Open
Introduction Delirium is a common and serious condition that frequently affects patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). It is characterised by an acute disturbance in cognition, attention and awareness that develops over a short period …
View article: Corrigendum: Targeted treatment and survival in advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer patients – a nationwide and longitudinal study
Corrigendum: Targeted treatment and survival in advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer patients – a nationwide and longitudinal study Open
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View article: Turnover and Turnover Intention Among Nurses Working in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis
Turnover and Turnover Intention Among Nurses Working in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Open
Aims This review's primary objective is to explore factors causing turnover and turnover intention in nurses working in KSA and to identify ways to prevent turnover and reduce turnover intention in the KSA nursing workforce. Design Qualita…
View article: Emergency care for young people after self-harm: a realist review protocol
Emergency care for young people after self-harm: a realist review protocol Open
Introduction In England, increasing numbers of young people seek help from emergency healthcare services, such as ambulances and emergency departments, after they self-harm. One contributing factor is a lack of meaningful and available com…
View article: Targeted treatment and survival in advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer patients – a nationwide and longitudinal study
Targeted treatment and survival in advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer patients – a nationwide and longitudinal study Open
Objectives We aimed to describe treatment patterns, time on treatment (ToT) and overall survival (OS) for patients with advanced non-squamous, EGFR+, ALK+ and ROS1+ NSCLC in Norway. Materials and methods We extracted data on patients ≥ 18 …
Barriers and Facilitators to implementation of the Free Water Protocol in the Acute Stroke Unit Setting: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review Open
Free water protocols (FWP) give patients at risk of aspiration the option to drink water between meals. Evidence is lacking about their use in acute stroke care. This systematic review evaluated the literature about barriers and facilitato…
View article: Protocol for a meta-review of interventions to prevent and manage ICU delirium
Protocol for a meta-review of interventions to prevent and manage ICU delirium Open
Introduction Intensive care unit (ICU) delirium is an acute brain dysfunction that affects up to 7 out of 10 patients admitted to ICUs. Patients who develop ICU delirium cannot think clearly, have trouble paying attention, do not understan…
View article: Methodological literature on the reporting of systematic reviews of health economic evaluations: a scoping review protocol
Methodological literature on the reporting of systematic reviews of health economic evaluations: a scoping review protocol Open
Systematic reviews of health economic evaluations play a crucial role in informing evidence-based healthcare decisions, yet they lack standardized reporting guidelines. A project has been initiated that aims to extend the Preferred Reporti…
View article: The acceptability of blood spot screening and genome sequencing in newborn screening: a systematic review examining evidence and frameworks
The acceptability of blood spot screening and genome sequencing in newborn screening: a systematic review examining evidence and frameworks Open
Background Population-wide newborn blood spot screening programmes are a successful public health intervention used to detect whether the baby is at risk of certain rare conditions, with the aim of earlier diagnosis and provision of optima…
View article: Optimising digital clinical consultations in maternity care: a realist review and implementation principles
Optimising digital clinical consultations in maternity care: a realist review and implementation principles Open
Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased use of digital clinical consultations (phone or video calls) within UK maternity services. This project aimed to review the evidence on digital clinical consultations in maternity syste…
View article: Scoping review of the effectiveness of 10 high-impact initiatives (HIIs) for recovering urgent and emergency care services
Scoping review of the effectiveness of 10 high-impact initiatives (HIIs) for recovering urgent and emergency care services Open
Introduction Prolonged ambulance response times and unacceptable emergency department (ED) wait times are significant challenges in urgent and emergency care systems associated with patient harm. This scoping review aimed to evaluate the e…
View article: Understanding lived experiences and perceptions of perinatal depression in Nigeria: a qualitative evidence synthesis
Understanding lived experiences and perceptions of perinatal depression in Nigeria: a qualitative evidence synthesis Open
Background Perinatal depression is a common mental health disorder which spans during and after pregnancy. Unfortunately, there is poor healthcare-seeking behaviour for this treatable condition. Additionally, maternal healthcare workers so…
View article: Signposting services in the UK: enhanced support or service diversion for people with health and social care needs: a rapid realist synthesis
Signposting services in the UK: enhanced support or service diversion for people with health and social care needs: a rapid realist synthesis Open
Purpose In the UK signposting services can be developed as enhanced support for people with health and social care needs or service diversion to help primary and urgent care services manage their workload. This review considers these two c…
View article: What is the effect of intergenerational activities on the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people?: A systematic review
What is the effect of intergenerational activities on the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people?: A systematic review Open
Background Societal changes have led to greater isolation and higher levels of loneliness particularly for older generations. Loneliness is a significant public health challenge leading to increased levels of poor mental health. Depression…