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Tag Archives: School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR): University of Sheffield
Dementia Risk Factors Re-Explored / Confirmed (NIHR Signal / BMJ Open)
Summary A further systematic review indicates that unhealthy behaviours tend to increase dementia risk. Pooled meta-analysis of previous research demonstrate a 20% increase in the risk of dementia from one risk factor, while the co-occurrence of three risk factors doubles … Continue reading →
Posted in Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, International, Management of Condition, NIHR, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Statistics, Systematic Reviews, UK, Universal Interest
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Tagged Active Lifestyle, Ageing Population. Association Between Physical Activity and Cognitive Function and / or Dementia, Alcohol Intake, Australia, Australian Dementia Collaborative Research Centre, Australian National University (ANU), Blackfriars Consensus, BMJ Open, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, Canada, Cigarette Smoking, Cognitive Impairment (Potential Risk and Protective Factors), Cognitive Impairment (Potential Risk Factors), Cumulative Benefit of Reducing Risk Factors, Dalhousie University (Halifax Nova Scotia), Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders, Dementia Prevention, Dementia Risk Factors, Dementia Risk Reduction and Prevention, Diabetes, Epidemiology, Epidemiology and Statistics, Geriatric Medicine: University of Alberta, Healthy Behaviours, Healthy Diet, Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Living, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Imperial College London, Lack of Physical Exercise, Later Life, Life-Course Approach to Healthy and Active Ageing, Lifestyle Factors, Lifestyle Risk Factors, Mid-Life Obesity, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Moderate Alcohol Consumption, Moderate Exercise, Modifiable Risk Factors, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Neurological Disorders, Neuroprotective Lifestyles, Neuroscience Research Australia (New South Wales), NIHR Dissemination Centre, NIHR Signal, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders, Obesity Risk Factor, Overlapping Risk Factors, Physical Activity and Health Benefits, Physical Activity Before Dementia, Physical Exercise, Physical Exercise Programmes, Physical Inactivity, Poor Diet, Potentially Modifiable Socio-Environmental Risk Factors for Dementia, Prevention, Prevention Agenda, Prevention Better Than Cure, Prevention of Dementia, Preventive Care, Psychosocial and Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors, Psychosocial Protective and Risk Factors, Public Health and Ageing, Reducing the Incidence of Dementia, Regular Physical Activity, Risk Factors, Risk Factors and Preventive Interventions for Cognitive Impairment, Risk Factors and Preventive Interventions for Dementia, Risk Reduction of Cognitive Decline and Dementia, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR): University of Sheffield, School of Public Health: Imperial College London, Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Social Epidemiology, Staying Healthy for Longer, Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Tobacco Consumption, Unhealthy Lifestyles, University of Alberta, University of New South Wales, University of Newcastle (Callaghan New South Wales), University of Sheffield
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Blueprint for Complex Care: Care for Individuals with Complex Health and Social Needs (National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs / IHI / Duke University / NIHR)
Summary The latest Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) report covers multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approaches to better coordination in the provision of care for individuals with complex health and social needs, from a USA perspective. “The Blueprint for Complex Care is a joint … Continue reading →
Posted in Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Health Foundation, Integrated Care, International, Local Interest, Management of Condition, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Standards, Universal Interest, Wolverhampton
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Research Into New Models of Care in Integrated Care (NIHR)
Summary The Multispecialty Community Provider (MCP) model has been assessed against the quadruple aim i.e. (i) outcomes addressed population health, (ii) cost-effectiveness, (iii) patient experience and (iv) improved staff experience / involvement. Full Text Link Reference Turner, A. Mulla, A. … Continue reading →
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Postural (Orthostatic) Hypotension: Possible Risk Factor for Cognitive Impairment, Dementia and Stroke (BBC News / Neurology / NHS Choices / European Heart Journal)
Summary There is an association between postural hypotension in middle age and higher risk of cognitive decline, dementia or stroke in later life. Full Text Link Reference Dizziness when getting up could increase dementia risk, US study says. London: BBC … Continue reading →
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System to Measure and Prevent Medication Errors Under Development (Department of Health and Social Care / EEPRU / BBC News)
Summary The Department of Health and Social Care now has a system to help identify, monitor and prevent medication errors. The aim is to help ensure the NHS becomes the safest healthcare system in the world, as well as avoiding … Continue reading →
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Medication Errors: an Open Learning Culture Recommended to Reduce Patient Harm (BBC News / Department of Health / EEPRU / Department of Health and Social Care)
Summary Medication errors, which include (i) wrong medications given, (ii) incorrect doses and (iii) delays in medication being administered, cause an estimated 700 deaths per year and might play a role in something between 1,700 to 22,300 further avoidable deaths. … Continue reading →
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More on the Obesity Risk Factor (BBC News / McKinsey Global Institute / Journal of Public Health / Lancet / PLoS Medicine)
Summary A report from the McKinsey Global Institute states that the worldwide cost of obesity is equal to that of smoking or armed conflict. It is estimated to cost £1.3 trillion, or 2.8% of world GDP. Obesity probably costs the … Continue reading →
Posted in Acute Hospitals, BBC News, Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, Integrated Care, International, Quick Insights, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest
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Drug and Alcohol Misuse by Older People (BBC News / DrugScope / All Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Misuse / Centre for Social Justice)
Summary There is a rising problem of drug and alcohol misuse amongst older people. The number of people aged 65 years and above needing treatment for drug problems in Europe is expected to double between 2001 and 2020. Full Text … Continue reading →
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