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View article: So where do we start? Prioritizing clinical topics for the new Australian living guidelines for pregnancy and postnatal care
So where do we start? Prioritizing clinical topics for the new Australian living guidelines for pregnancy and postnatal care Open
View article: “You've just got to have it ready for when they're ready” – Australian policymakers’ perceptions of living evidence synthesis and its opportunity to support health policy
“You've just got to have it ready for when they're ready” – Australian policymakers’ perceptions of living evidence synthesis and its opportunity to support health policy Open
Background: Effective health policy is informed by research evidence; however, there are challenges to using up-to-date research evidence to inform policy decisions. The living evidence synthesis (LES) approach aims to overcome some of the…
View article: Effect of low dose naltrexone for long covid: a systematic review
Effect of low dose naltrexone for long covid: a systematic review Open
Background Long covid is a debilitating chronic condition, and the effect of low dose naltrexone (LDN) on its symptoms is unclear. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of LDN on symptoms of long covid. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase…
View article: Implementing work-related Mental-health guidelines in general PRacticE (IMPRovE): findings of a parallel cluster randomised controlled trial
Implementing work-related Mental-health guidelines in general PRacticE (IMPRovE): findings of a parallel cluster randomised controlled trial Open
Background Mental health conditions arising from work are a rapidly increasing burden for individuals, employers and society, and are challenging to diagnose and treat. Objective To assess the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention…
View article: Interventions for the management of post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID): protocol for a living systematic review and network meta-analysis
Interventions for the management of post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID): protocol for a living systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
Background Up to 15% of survivors of COVID-19 infection experience long-term health effects, including fatigue, myalgia and impaired cognitive function, termed post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID. Several trials that study the benefits a…
View article: Exploring the use and usefulness of living guidelines for consumers: international online survey of patients' and carers' views
Exploring the use and usefulness of living guidelines for consumers: international online survey of patients' and carers' views Open
Consumers suggested a comprehensive range of dissemination strategies to support the use and usefulness of living guidelines to consumers, which largely reflect best practice in conventional guideline dissemination. Promoting and explainin…
View article: Exploring the Value, use and impact of the Australian Pregnancy Care Guidelines: A Mixed Methods Evaluation
Exploring the Value, use and impact of the Australian Pregnancy Care Guidelines: A Mixed Methods Evaluation Open
View article: Interventions for the management of long covid (post-covid condition): living systematic review
Interventions for the management of long covid (post-covid condition): living systematic review Open
Objective To compare the effectiveness of interventions for the management of long covid (post-covid condition). Design Living systematic review. Data sources Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycInfo, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, a…
View article: Implications of living evidence syntheses in health policy
Implications of living evidence syntheses in health policy Open
View article: Paramedic perceptions of conveying patients to an emergency department who were suitable for primary care: a cross-sectional survey
Paramedic perceptions of conveying patients to an emergency department who were suitable for primary care: a cross-sectional survey Open
Background Ambulance callouts and conveyances continue to increase disproportionately to population growth. This is largely driven by low- and medium-acuity patients who do not require ambulance management. We aimed to estimate the proport…
View article: Living evidence syntheses: the emerging opportunity to increase evidence‐informed health policy in Australia
Living evidence syntheses: the emerging opportunity to increase evidence‐informed health policy in Australia Open
Living evidence syntheses are continually updated, systematically appraised summaries of research evidence. These may include living systematic reviews, living evidence briefs or living evidence-based guidelines.1, 2 Compared with non-livi…
View article: Living methods for living guidelines: Changes to evidence synthesis methods in the Australian National Clinical Evidence Taskforce COVID‐19 living guidelines
Living methods for living guidelines: Changes to evidence synthesis methods in the Australian National Clinical Evidence Taskforce COVID‐19 living guidelines Open
Living evidence methods, such as those used to produce living guidelines, can evolve over time as the context or evidence changes. In Australia, the National Clinical Evidence Taskforce has been developing living guidelines for the managem…
View article: Poor reporting limited consideration of EDI in the Australian guidelines for the clinical care of people with COVID-19
Poor reporting limited consideration of EDI in the Australian guidelines for the clinical care of people with COVID-19 Open
Consideration of EDI issues is a crucial component of guideline development. Although these issues were widely recognized to impact on health outcomes from COVID-19, reporting of these characteristics was poor in COVID trials. Urgent actio…
View article: Mental health outcomes of family carers after admission to aged care: A cross‐sectional survey study
Mental health outcomes of family carers after admission to aged care: A cross‐sectional survey study Open
Objectives This study investigated the predictors of poor mental health outcomes among family carers of residents after transitioning into residential aged care. Methods Using a cross‐sectional design, five groups of variables were evaluat…
View article: Interventions for the management of post COVID-19 condition (long COVID): Protocol for a living systematic review & network meta-analysis
Interventions for the management of post COVID-19 condition (long COVID): Protocol for a living systematic review & network meta-analysis Open
Background Up to 15% of survivors of COVID-19 infection experience long-term health effects, including fatigue, myalgia, and impaired cognitive function, termed post COVID-19 condition or long COVID. Several trials that study the benefits …
View article: Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Referred to a General Practitioner by Victorian Paramedics
Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Referred to a General Practitioner by Victorian Paramedics Open
Despite increasing low and medium-acuity casework in this EMS system, paramedic referral to a GP is not common practice. Referring a patient to a GP did not reduce the likelihood of patients experiencing a high acuity outcome or recalling …
View article: Assessing the fidelity of a behavioural intervention involving academic detailing in general practice: a sub-study of the ‘Implementing work-related Mental health guidelines in general PRacticE’ (IMPRovE) trial
Assessing the fidelity of a behavioural intervention involving academic detailing in general practice: a sub-study of the ‘Implementing work-related Mental health guidelines in general PRacticE’ (IMPRovE) trial Open
Background Assessing the fidelity of intervention components enables researchers to make informed judgements about the influence of those components on the observed outcome. The ‘Implementing work-related Mental health guidelines in genera…
View article: What could health technology assessment learn from living clinical practice guidelines?
What could health technology assessment learn from living clinical practice guidelines? Open
A “living” approach to clinical practice guidelines is when the identification, appraisal and synthesis of evidence is maintained and repeated at an agreed frequency, with a clear process for when and how new evidence is to be incorporated…
View article: All in this together: lessons from international guideline developers on collaboration to reduce duplication and enable success in living guidelines
All in this together: lessons from international guideline developers on collaboration to reduce duplication and enable success in living guidelines Open
Objective To describe experiences of collaborations in producing living guidelines by the Australian Living Evidence Consortium (ALEC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the …
View article: Ten things I wish I had known about academic primary care
Ten things I wish I had known about academic primary care Open
What does the future hold for academic primary care? Despite building world-leading research infrastructure, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, career pathways remain unclear, clinical credibility is questioned, and recruitment is ch…
View article: Rates of general practitioner attendance following paramedic-to-general practitioner referral in Victoria, Australia
Rates of general practitioner attendance following paramedic-to-general practitioner referral in Victoria, Australia Open
Introduction Previous evaluations of paramedic-to-general practitioner (GP) referrals have focused on subsequent emergency department presentations or ambulance representations; however, we aimed to appreciate patient adherence where param…
View article: Improving rural and regional access to long-acting reversible contraception and medical abortion through nurse-led models of care, task-sharing and telehealth (ORIENT): a protocol for a stepped-wedge pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial in Australian general practice
Improving rural and regional access to long-acting reversible contraception and medical abortion through nurse-led models of care, task-sharing and telehealth (ORIENT): a protocol for a stepped-wedge pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial in Australian general practice Open
Introduction Women living in rural and regional Australia often experience difficulties in accessing long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) and medical abortion services. Nurse-led models of care can improve access to these services b…
View article: Methods for living guidelines: early guidance based on practical experience. Paper 3: selecting and prioritizing questions for living guidelines
Methods for living guidelines: early guidance based on practical experience. Paper 3: selecting and prioritizing questions for living guidelines Open
View article: Building a practice-based research network for healthcare integration: a protocol paper for a mixed-method project
Building a practice-based research network for healthcare integration: a protocol paper for a mixed-method project Open
Introduction Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are sustained collaborations between healthcare professionals, researchers and members of the community that develop, conduct and report on research relevant to local needs. While PBRNs…
View article: Factors contributing to the mental health outcomes of carers during the transition of their family member to residential aged care: a systematic search and narrative review
Factors contributing to the mental health outcomes of carers during the transition of their family member to residential aged care: a systematic search and narrative review Open
Objectives The transition of an older family member into a residential aged care facility (RACF) is often challenging for both the person being admitted and their family carer. This review aimed to identify the protective and contributing …
View article: Development of An Electronic Referral Proforma from Paramedics to General Practitioners: A Delphi Study
Development of An Electronic Referral Proforma from Paramedics to General Practitioners: A Delphi Study Open
Introduction Currently, non-transported patients who are attended to by a state-funded ambulance service in Victoria and are advised to visit their general practitioner (GP) do not have informational continuity of care, as there is no comm…
View article: Care of older people and people requiring palliative care with COVID‐19: guidance from the Australian National COVID‐19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce
Care of older people and people requiring palliative care with COVID‐19: guidance from the Australian National COVID‐19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce Open
The practice points in the flow charts emphasise quality clinical care, with a focus on addressing the most important challenges when caring for older individuals and people with COVID-19 requiring palliative care. The adult recommendation…
View article: Implementation science: an introduction for primary care
Implementation science: an introduction for primary care Open
View article: Implementing work-related Mental health guidelines in general PRacticE (IMPRovE): a protocol for a hybrid III parallel cluster randomised controlled trial
Implementing work-related Mental health guidelines in general PRacticE (IMPRovE): a protocol for a hybrid III parallel cluster randomised controlled trial Open
View article: The Smarter Sleep educational interventions: an initiative to reduce hypnotic prescribing in in-patient psychiatric care
The Smarter Sleep educational interventions: an initiative to reduce hypnotic prescribing in in-patient psychiatric care Open
Aims and method In-patients on mental health wards are commonly prescribed hypnotics for the long-term management of disturbed sleep. Specific sleep disorders remain underdiagnosed and effective behavioural interventions are underused. We …