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View article: What approaches have been used to implement direct payments within health systems, and how do various factors influence the effectiveness of these approaches in supporting personalisation, governance, and equitable access to care: A Rapid Evidence Summary
What approaches have been used to implement direct payments within health systems, and how do various factors influence the effectiveness of these approaches in supporting personalisation, governance, and equitable access to care: A Rapid Evidence Summary Open
Continuing National Health Service Health Care (CHC) is a package of care for adults with significant primary health care needs who live in England or Wales. Currently, direct payments are not available for individuals receiving CHC in Wal…
View article: Unified tools for assessing the methodological quality of intervention effects in rapid reviews: a scoping review (MEDLINE).
Unified tools for assessing the methodological quality of intervention effects in rapid reviews: a scoping review (MEDLINE). Open
View article: Unified tools for assessing the methodological quality of intervention effects in rapid reviews: a scoping review (Embase).
Unified tools for assessing the methodological quality of intervention effects in rapid reviews: a scoping review (Embase). Open
View article: Unified tools for assessing the methodological quality of intervention effects in rapid reviews: a scoping review (CINAHL).
Unified tools for assessing the methodological quality of intervention effects in rapid reviews: a scoping review (CINAHL). Open
View article: Integrated care for older people or people living with frailty and waiting times/lists – a mixed methods rapid review
Integrated care for older people or people living with frailty and waiting times/lists – a mixed methods rapid review Open
Integrated care can be defined as the joining up of different health and/or social services to deliver care that meets individuals’ needs in an efficient way. There is limited clarity about the effectiveness of integrated care intervention…
View article: Quality-Assured Integrated Clinical Care Model for Community Monitoring of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Optometry Practices the Fenetre Study: A Multicentre, Non-Inferiority Randomised Controlled Trial
Quality-Assured Integrated Clinical Care Model for Community Monitoring of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Optometry Practices the Fenetre Study: A Multicentre, Non-Inferiority Randomised Controlled Trial Open
View article: Rapid review of the characteristics and outcomes of children involved in private family law proceedings due to parental separation
Rapid review of the characteristics and outcomes of children involved in private family law proceedings due to parental separation Open
Private law childrens proceedings typically involve court disputes between parents who have separated and disagree about child arrangements, and are asking the court to make orders that determine where a child should live and with whom the…
View article: The effectiveness of interventions that support women, girls, and people who menstruate to participate in physical activity: a rapid overview of reviews
The effectiveness of interventions that support women, girls, and people who menstruate to participate in physical activity: a rapid overview of reviews Open
Background Adults (age 18–64 years) are recommended 150–300 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous or 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week. Irrespective, the number of women not meeting recommended physical activity is …
View article: Exploring what influences the uptake of cancer rehabilitation services: a realist informed mixed-methods study
Exploring what influences the uptake of cancer rehabilitation services: a realist informed mixed-methods study Open
Objectives To investigate how uptake of cancer rehabilitation services is affected by information provision and whether it is influenced by people’s perception and attitudes towards rehabilitation interventions and therapies. Design This s…
View article: Supporting women, girls and people who menstruate to participate in physical activity – Rapid evidence summary
Supporting women, girls and people who menstruate to participate in physical activity – Rapid evidence summary Open
Insufficient physical activity is a leading risk factor for non-communicable diseases and has a negative effect on mental health and quality of life. Women, girls and people who menstruate living in Wales are less likely to engage in regul…
View article: Intervention combinations within multimodal prehabilitation and their effect on health-related quality of life, fatigue, and adherence in the adult cancer population: an umbrella review protocol
Intervention combinations within multimodal prehabilitation and their effect on health-related quality of life, fatigue, and adherence in the adult cancer population: an umbrella review protocol Open
Objective: This umbrella review will investigate intervention combinations that are provided as multimodal prehabilitation and their effect on health-related quality of life, fatigue, and adherence in the adult cancer population. Introduct…
View article: A rapid review of the effectiveness of interventions to enhance equitable or overall access to mental health services by ethnic minority groups
A rapid review of the effectiveness of interventions to enhance equitable or overall access to mental health services by ethnic minority groups Open
It is estimated that one in four people will experience poor mental health throughout their lifetime. However, ethnic minority groups, refugees and asylum seekers experience more barriers accessing mental health services and have poorer me…
View article: Patients' experiences of cancer immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors: A systematic review and thematic synthesis
Patients' experiences of cancer immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors: A systematic review and thematic synthesis Open
Aim To obtain a deeper understanding of peoples' experiences of cancer treatments with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Background ICIs are transforming survival outcomes for many with certain advanced cancers. Given the possibility of…
View article: What works to support better access to mental health services (from primary care to inpatients) for minority groups to reduce inequalities? A rapid evidence summary
What works to support better access to mental health services (from primary care to inpatients) for minority groups to reduce inequalities? A rapid evidence summary Open
It is estimated that one in four people will experience poor mental health throughout their lifetimes. However, ethnic minority groups, refugees and asylum seekers experience more barriers accessing mental health services and have poorer m…
View article: A rapid scoping review of harm reduction strategies for ecstasy (MDMA) users in recreational settings
A rapid scoping review of harm reduction strategies for ecstasy (MDMA) users in recreational settings Open
Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) can occur due to ecstasy use, and the number of people dying due to drug-related deaths has increased in the past 10 years. Harm reduction strategies could help prevent ADRs or decrease the inciden…
View article: A rapid review of physical health risks associated with special procedures (tattooing, body piercing, acupuncture, electrolysis)
A rapid review of physical health risks associated with special procedures (tattooing, body piercing, acupuncture, electrolysis) Open
Special procedures, such as tattooing (including semi-permanent make-up), body piercing, acupuncture and electrolysis involve piercing the skin and carry a potential risk of infection and other complications. This review provides an up-to-…
View article: What is the forecasted prevalence and incidence of long-term conditions in Wales: a rapid evidence map
What is the forecasted prevalence and incidence of long-term conditions in Wales: a rapid evidence map Open
It is becoming apparent that the NHS will face many issues in years to come due to the growth of ageing population in relation to the working age population alongside the increase in multimorbidity and persistent health inequalities, parti…
View article: A rapid scoping review of self-initiated harm reduction strategies for ecstasy (MDMA) users in recreational settings
A rapid scoping review of self-initiated harm reduction strategies for ecstasy (MDMA) users in recreational settings Open
Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) can occur due to ecstasy use, and the number of people dying due to drug-related deaths has increased in the past 10 years. Self-initiated harm reduction strategies could help prevent ADRs or decre…
View article: Implementing midwifery twinning partnerships: challenges and facilitators. A rapid evidence summary
Implementing midwifery twinning partnerships: challenges and facilitators. A rapid evidence summary Open
Twinning is a partnership method that focuses on mutual transfer of knowledge and skills between two parties, including organisations, clinical practices, universities, or individual health professionals. In midwifery, twinning is a partic…
View article: A rapid review of the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of interventions that make homes warmer and cheaper to heat for households in fuel poverty in rural and remote areas
A rapid review of the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of interventions that make homes warmer and cheaper to heat for households in fuel poverty in rural and remote areas Open
The cost-of-living across the UK has been on the increase since the start of 2021. Living in a rural community is often associated with additional costs compared to those in urban areas. For example, people living in rural areas are not al…
View article: Review: Crisis responses for children and young people – a systematic review of effectiveness, experiences and service organisation ( <scp>CAMH‐Crisis</scp> )
Review: Crisis responses for children and young people – a systematic review of effectiveness, experiences and service organisation ( <span>CAMH‐Crisis</span> ) Open
Background In England, one in six children aged 5–19 has a probable diagnosable mental health disorder. This is a major public health problem, with multiple agencies adopting varying approaches to care delivery for children and young peopl…
View article: What innovations help with the recruitment and retention of ambulance staff: a rapid evidence summary
What innovations help with the recruitment and retention of ambulance staff: a rapid evidence summary Open
Ambulance waiting times across the UK have increased in recent years. The numbers of ambulance staff leaving services across the UK is increasing every year. Strategies to help recruit and retain all ambulance staff, including paramedics a…
View article: A rapid evidence map of womens health
A rapid evidence map of womens health Open
The rapid evidence map focuses on identifying the nature and extent of published literature on the following topic areas: healthcare professionals communication with women about womens health issues and broader health problems during clini…
View article: A rapid scoping review of harm reduction strategies for ecstasy (MDMA) users in recreational settings
A rapid scoping review of harm reduction strategies for ecstasy (MDMA) users in recreational settings Open
Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) can occur due to ecstasy use, and the number of people dying due to drug-related deaths has increased in the past 10 years. Harm reduction strategies could help prevent ADRs or decrease the inciden…
View article: A rapid review of the effectiveness of remote consultations versus face-to-face consultations in secondary care surgical outpatient settings
A rapid review of the effectiveness of remote consultations versus face-to-face consultations in secondary care surgical outpatient settings Open
The use of remote consultations and telemedicine approaches significantly increased over the pandemic. There is evidence that some patients still prefer this mode of care delivery and time saving may also enable additional consultations an…
View article: A rapid review of the effectiveness of interventions and innovations relevant to the Welsh NHS context to support recruitment and retention of clinical staff
A rapid review of the effectiveness of interventions and innovations relevant to the Welsh NHS context to support recruitment and retention of clinical staff Open
The National Health Service (NHS) is experiencing an acute workforce shortage in every discipline, at a time when waiting times are at a record high and there is a growing backlog resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This Rapid Review aim…
View article: The efficacy, effectiveness and safety of SARS-CoV-2 disinfection methods (including ozone machines) in educational settings for children and young people
The efficacy, effectiveness and safety of SARS-CoV-2 disinfection methods (including ozone machines) in educational settings for children and young people Open
While evidence for the importance of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from contaminated surfaces is limited, ozone disinfection methods have been considered for surface cleaning as a response to stopping the spread of the virus in educational se…
View article: A rapid review of innovations for attraction, recruitment and retention of social care workers, and exploration of factors influencing turnover within the UK context
A rapid review of innovations for attraction, recruitment and retention of social care workers, and exploration of factors influencing turnover within the UK context Open
Context: The UK social care sector has come under increased pressure to combat workforce shortages. With international recruitment of professionals impacted by Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, social care is in need of innovations to attr…
View article: Realist evaluation of cancer rehabilitation services in South Wales (REEACaRS): a mixed methods study protocol
Realist evaluation of cancer rehabilitation services in South Wales (REEACaRS): a mixed methods study protocol Open
Introduction Long-term and late effects of cancer treatments can cause functional limitations and reduce quality of life. Cancer rehabilitation services, which can comprise physical exercise, psychological support and educational intervent…