Category Archives: NICE Guidelines

NICE Aims to Issue More Guidelines on Multiple Morbidities (NICE)

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Summary NICE will probably produce more clinical guidelines which cover the management of multiple-morbidities, because the number of people with long-term medical conditions is growing. A recent study in the Lancet (see below) found that almost a quarter of people in Scotland have two or more chronic diseases. … Continue reading →

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Delirium: Evidence Update (NHS Evidence)

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 10, May 2012]. Summary This April 2012 “Evidence Update” on Delirium presents a summary of selected new evidence of relevance to the NICE (2010) … Continue reading →

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Evidence Update: Depression in Adults with Chronic Physical Health Problems (NHS Evidence)

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 10, May 2012]. Summary This NHS Evidence update, entitled “Depression in Adults with a Chronic Physical Health Problem” gives an overview of selected recent … Continue reading →

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Consultation on Quality Standard: Care of People with Dementia (NICE)

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Summary NICE have been asked by the Department of Health to pilot the development of a social care quality standard on the care of people with dementia in England. The draft scope defines the proposed settings, the areas and activities … Continue reading →

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Patient Experience in Adult NHS Services (NICE)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Summary The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) have produced a quality standard and guidance to help ensure patients have a good experience of care in the NHS. This quality standard aims to ensure care is individualised and … Continue reading →

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Consultation on Commissioning Outcomes Framework (COF) Indicators (NICE)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Summary As a step in the development of a Commissioning Outcomes Framework (COF), stakeholders have been invited to comment on suggested new quality indicators. The indicators have been mapped against the five domains of the NHS Outcomes Framework, and encompass … Continue reading →

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Deadline Approaches: Could Your Expertise Help to Develop “Care of People with Dementia” Quality Standards? (NICE / SCIE)

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Summary A review is underway to assess whether the joint NICE/SCIE dementia care guideline, published in 2006, needs to be updated. Stakeholders are invited to comment on the provisional review decision. Closing date: January 23rd 2012 (5pm). “Registered stakeholders for this guideline are invited … Continue reading →

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Guidance for Commissioners on End of Life Care for Adults (NICE)

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 10, May 2012]. Summary This guide supports commissioners in the design of high quality, evidence-based services to improve outcomes for patients, with an eye … Continue reading →

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Dementia Quality Standard (NICE Web Page, 2010)

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Summary This web page on the NICE “Dementia quality standard” includes sections on: Appropriately trained staff. Memory assessment services. Written and verbal information. Assessment and personalised care plan. Decision making. Emotional, psychological and social needs of carers. Non-cognitive symptoms and … Continue reading →

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Could Your Expertise Help to Develop “Care of People with Dementia” Quality Standards? (NICE / SCIE)

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

Summary SCIE and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) are planning to develop quality standards for “Care of people with dementia” and require suitable volunteers. SCIE and NICE are inviting professionals (i.e. providers and commissioners of services) … Continue reading →

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