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View article: Economic evaluations of disease-modifying therapies for spinal muscular atrophy: a systematic literature review
Economic evaluations of disease-modifying therapies for spinal muscular atrophy: a systematic literature review Open
Background Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare, life-limiting neuromuscular disorder characterised by progressive motor neuron degeneration. The recent emergence of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), nusinersen, onasemnogene abeparvov…
View article: Effectiveness and Safety of Nusinersen and Risdiplam in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Systematic Review
Effectiveness and Safety of Nusinersen and Risdiplam in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Systematic Review Open
Objective Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder marked by progressive muscle weakness and mobility loss. It has a profound physical, emotional and social impact on patients and caregivers, requiring comprehensive medical…
View article: Telephone first access to general practice for older people- a qualitative study
Telephone first access to general practice for older people- a qualitative study Open
Background Recent years have seen increasing pressure on primary care workforce and appointments, with ‘telephone first’ introduced in the UK to manage demand and workload. Patients discuss healthcare needs via telephone with a general pra…
View article: Interventions to Improve Outcomes After Pregnancy Loss: A Systematic Review
Interventions to Improve Outcomes After Pregnancy Loss: A Systematic Review Open
Background Stillbirth, second‐trimester miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage carry significant consequences for women. We lack sufficient high‐quality evidence of interventions to improve a woman's health and subsequent pregnancy outcomes…
View article: Women's and Health Care Professionals' Experiences of Discontinuing Hormone Replacement Therapy (<scp>HRT</scp>): A Systematic Review
Women's and Health Care Professionals' Experiences of Discontinuing Hormone Replacement Therapy (<span>HRT</span>): A Systematic Review Open
Background Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is used to manage menopausal symptoms, particularly vasomotor symptoms (VMS). HRT prescribing rates are rising, but most women will eventually discontinue. Objectives To explore the experiences …
View article: Performance-related pay for NHS consultants: exploring views and perceived impacts in one NHS Trust in England
Performance-related pay for NHS consultants: exploring views and perceived impacts in one NHS Trust in England Open
Background/aim To investigate senior doctors’ (consultants) views about local clinical excellence awards (CEAs; a form of performance-related pay (PRP)) in theory and in practice. Methods Online survey of consultants in one National Health…
View article: Vaccination in pregnancy: the vaccine bit is easy, the behaviour is hard
Vaccination in pregnancy: the vaccine bit is easy, the behaviour is hard Open
View article: Patient-facing online triage tools and clinician decision-making: a systematic review
Patient-facing online triage tools and clinician decision-making: a systematic review Open
Objective To evaluate the role of using outputs from patient-facing online triage tools in clinical decision-making in primary care. Design Systematic review. Data sources Medline, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Lite…
View article: How can the illness risk representation framework be used to explain flu, whooping cough and Covid-19 vaccination uptake amongst pregnant women? A qualitative study
How can the illness risk representation framework be used to explain flu, whooping cough and Covid-19 vaccination uptake amongst pregnant women? A qualitative study Open
To explore how the illness risk representation framework explains vaccination uptake in pregnant women. Pregnant women were recruited via hospitals and community groups. Semi-structured interviews with pregnant women, explored factors infl…
View article: What patients want from access to UK general practice: systematic review
What patients want from access to UK general practice: systematic review Open
Background Access to general practice is a topical concern, with rising numbers of consultations and decreasing numbers of GPs placing strain on the service. Patient satisfaction with general practice has seen a reduction in the UK. While …
View article: To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? The dilemma of pregnant women
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? The dilemma of pregnant women Open
View article: Current experience and future potential of facilitating access to digital NHS primary care services in England: the Di-Facto mixed-methods study
Current experience and future potential of facilitating access to digital NHS primary care services in England: the Di-Facto mixed-methods study Open
Background Current National Health Service policy in England encourages enhanced digital access in primary care service provision. In this study, we investigate ‘digital facilitation’ – that range of processes, procedures and personnel whi…
View article: What factors influence the uptake of vaccinations amongst pregnant women following the Covid-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
What factors influence the uptake of vaccinations amongst pregnant women following the Covid-19 pandemic: A qualitative study Open
View article: GP’s role in supporting women with anal incontinence after childbirth injury: a qualitative study
GP’s role in supporting women with anal incontinence after childbirth injury: a qualitative study Open
Background Obstetric anal sphincter injury is the most common cause of anal incontinence for women, which often has profound impacts on women’s lives. GPs offer a first line of contact for many women, but we know that very few women experi…
View article: Experiences of remote consultation in UK primary care for patients with mental health conditions: A systematic review
Experiences of remote consultation in UK primary care for patients with mental health conditions: A systematic review Open
Objectives There has been a rapid shift from face-to-face to remote consultation across healthcare settings. 90% of patients with mental health conditions are cared for entirely in primary care. Remote consultation can present challenges a…
View article: Supporting patients with a mental health diagnosis to use online services in primary care. A qualitative interview study
Supporting patients with a mental health diagnosis to use online services in primary care. A qualitative interview study Open
Objective The increase in reliance on online services for general practice has the potential to increase inequalities within some populations. Patients with a mental health condition are one such group. Digital facilitation is defined as a…
View article: Lived experience of recurrent miscarriage: women and their partners’ experience of subsequent pregnancy and support within an NHS specialist clinic – a qualitative study
Lived experience of recurrent miscarriage: women and their partners’ experience of subsequent pregnancy and support within an NHS specialist clinic – a qualitative study Open
Objective This study aims to describe the lived experiences of couples with a history of recurrent miscarriage in subsequent pregnancies and their perception of clinic support and cytogenetic investigations. Design A qualitative interview …
View article: Training primary care staff in delivering the primary care consultation remotely: a systematic review
Training primary care staff in delivering the primary care consultation remotely: a systematic review Open
Background Remote consultation is widely used in primary care, and its use has increased greatly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, primary care clinicians lack formal training in delivering remote consultation. There …
View article: Women’s experiences of anal incontinence following vaginal birth: A qualitative study of missed opportunities in routine care contacts
Women’s experiences of anal incontinence following vaginal birth: A qualitative study of missed opportunities in routine care contacts Open
Objectives This study aimed to explore experiences of women with anal incontinence following a childbirth injury, and to identify areas of missed opportunities within care they received. Design This is a qualitative study involving semi-st…
View article: The changing face of missed appointments
The changing face of missed appointments Open
Patients failing to attend appointments potentially leaves already vulnerable patients living with unmet need, and delays appropriate treatment and diagnoses
View article: Use of a pharmacy-based GP video consultation service: a mixed methods study
Use of a pharmacy-based GP video consultation service: a mixed methods study Open
Background Little is known about private general practice appointment services offered via video. This study aimed to explore which patients are using a video pharmacy-based general practitioner (GP) appointment service, including patterns…
View article: Effectiveness of a Digital Intervention in Increasing Flu Vaccination–Related Risk Appraisal, Intention to Vaccinate and Vaccination Behaviour Among Pregnant Women
Effectiveness of a Digital Intervention in Increasing Flu Vaccination–Related Risk Appraisal, Intention to Vaccinate and Vaccination Behaviour Among Pregnant Women Open
Background Pregnant women are at increased risk of complications from flu, but uptake of flu vaccination is below 75% targets. Evidence suggests that changing illness risk appraisals may increase vaccination behaviour. In 2018–2019, resear…
View article: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: How effective are digital interventions in increasing flu vaccination among pregnant women? A systematic review and meta-analysis
How effective are digital interventions in increasing flu vaccination among pregnant women? A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Flu can have serious consequences for pregnant woman and unborn babies. Vaccination provides safe and effective protection, yet uptake among pregnant women is below national targets. Digital interventions are effective at increa…
View article: Which patients miss appointments with general practice and the reasons why: a systematic review
Which patients miss appointments with general practice and the reasons why: a systematic review Open
Background Missed GP appointments have considerable time and cost implications for healthcare services. Aim This systematic review aims to explore the rate of missed primary care appointments, what the reported reasons are for appointments…
View article: The development of a digital intervention to increase influenza vaccination amongst pregnant women
The development of a digital intervention to increase influenza vaccination amongst pregnant women Open
Objective Pregnant women and unborn babies are at increased risk of complications from influenza, including pneumonia, yet in the UK, uptake of flu vaccination amongst this population remains <50%. Pregnant women hold beliefs about risks o…
View article: Staff and Users’ Experiences of Pharmacy-Based Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: A Qualitative Interview Study from the UK
Staff and Users’ Experiences of Pharmacy-Based Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: A Qualitative Interview Study from the UK Open
Since August 2015, a large range of sexual health and reproductive health services have been provided in more than 120 pharmacies across Birmingham (England). Our study aimed to explore how pharmacy staff and pharmacy users experience deli…
View article: Engagement with and delivery of the ‘parkrun practice initiative’ in general practice: a mixed methods study
Engagement with and delivery of the ‘parkrun practice initiative’ in general practice: a mixed methods study Open
Background The parkrun practice initiative, a joint collaboration between parkrun and the Royal College of General Practitioners, was launched to encourage general practices to improve the health and wellbeing of patients and staff through…
View article: How effective are digital interventions in increasing flu vaccination amongst pregnant women? A systematic review protocol
How effective are digital interventions in increasing flu vaccination amongst pregnant women? A systematic review protocol Open
View article: How effective are digital interventions in increasing flu vaccination amongst pregnant women? A systematic review protocol
How effective are digital interventions in increasing flu vaccination amongst pregnant women? A systematic review protocol Open
Background Pregnant women and their unborn babies are at increased risk of complications as a result of flu, yet uptake of the flu vaccination in the UK remains low. Digital interventions have proven effectiveness in changing health behavi…