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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Atrial Fibrillation and Dementia
Abstract This systematic review examined the association between atrial fibrillation (AF) and dementia. Fifteen relevant studies were considered covering 46,637 participants, mean age 71.7 years. An association between atrial fibrillation (AF) and increased incidence of dementia was discovered in patients … Continue reading
Almitrine-Raubasine Combination (Duxil) for Dementia
Abstract This systematic review investigated almitrine-raubasine combination (brand name Duxil) as an alternative treatment for dementia. There was insufficient evidence to support the routine use of Duxil for the treatment of patients with dementia, due to the low methodological quality … Continue reading
Making Sense: Working in Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in General Hospitals (RCN)
[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 1 Issue 12, July 2011]. Summary The Royal College of Nursing and St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are jointly holding a one-day event … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), Management of Condition, National, RCN, Universal Interest
Tagged Dementia Care in General Hospitals, Department of Health, General Hospitals, Making Sense: RCN Conference, National Clinical Director for Dementia, National Clinical Director for Older People, National Dementia Project, Professor Alistair Burns, Professor David Oliver, RCN, RCN Dementia Conference, RCN Dementia Project, Royal College of Nurses
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Brain Scans Detect Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 1 Issue 10, May 2011]. Abstract MRI brain scans may indicate potential Alzheimer’s Disease years before symptoms appear, according to results from a small study on … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer’s Research UK, Diagnosis, For Doctors (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Quick Insights, Universal Interest
Tagged Alzheimer’s Association, Brain Scans, Brain Thinning, Illinois Department of Public Health, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Massachusetts General Hospital, Medial Temporal Lobe, Mental Illness and Neuroscience Discovery Institute, MRI Scans, Rush University Medical Center (US), Superior Frontal Gyrus, Temporal Pole, US National Institutes of Health
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Interventions to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing in Nursing Homes: a Systematic Review
Abstract Residents in nursing homes have tended to be exposed to inappropriate medication, particularly in regard to the excessive use of anti-psychotics which are commonly prescribed for nursing home residents suffering from dementia. This review attempted to identify the effect … Continue reading
Posted in Antipsychotics, Community Care, For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), International, Management of Condition, Pharmacological Treatments, Systematic Reviews, Universal Interest
Tagged Anti-Psychotic Drugs for Dementia, Antipsychotic Drugs, Antipsychotics, Atypical Antipsychotics, Interventions, Norwegian Directorate of Health, Nursing Homes, Prescribing, Prescribing of Antipsychotic Drugs For People With Dementia, Systematic Review
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Evaluation of UK Integrated Care Pilots (Research Protocol)
Abstract The NHS appointed 16 Integrated Care Pilots with a range of aims, including the development of new organisational structures to support integration, changes in staff roles, reducing unscheduled or unnecessary emergency hospital admissions, reducing the length of hospital stay, … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Community Care, Department of Health, For Doctors (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Models of Dementia Care, National, NHS, Patient Care Pathway, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged Evaluation of UK Integrated Care Pilots, ICP, ICP: Integrated Care Pilots, Integrated Care Pathway, Integrated Care Pilot, Integrated Care Pilots (ICP), Protocols, Research Protocol
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Evaluation of the National Integrated Care Pilots: Progress Report (Department of Health)
Abstract Ernst and Young and RAND Europe are undertaking an independent evaluation of the 16 integrated care pilots in the NHS on behalf of the Department of Health. This report, produced jointly by RAND Europe, Ernst and Young, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Community Care, Department of Health, For Doctors (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, National, Patient Care Pathway, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged Department of Health, Ernst and Young, ICP, ICP: Integrated Care Pilots, Integrated Care Pathway, Integrated Care Pilot, Integrated Care Pilots (ICP), Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) Dementia Registers, RAND Europe
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Clinical and Service Integration (King’s Fund Report, 2010)
Summary Choice and competition are thought to be essential elements in health policies designed to put the patient first and to improve health outcomes. The importance of integrated care was highlighted in Lord Darzi’s final report of the NHS Next … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Community Care, For Doctors (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, International, King's Fund, Patient Care Pathway, Universal Interest
Tagged Clinical Integration, Geisinger Health System, Information Systems, Integrated Care Pathway, Interdisciplinary Teams, Kaiser Permanente, King's Fund, Multidisciplinary Teams, PACE (a US Integrated Provider Model), PACE: Programme for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, Pinterest, Programme for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Service Integration
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Integrated Care Systems: NHS Reform in England
Summary The authors explore the concept of integration, discuss the barriers to integration and assess the benefits and risks of the various options. The concept in itself is not settled or agreed upon, let alone the solution(s). Quotation: “Integrated care … Continue reading