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Content ArticleThis reflection published in the International Journal of Integrated Care provides a perspective on front-line involvement of a patient and caregiver in a research project focused on integrated care.
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Content ArticleEarly warning scores are widely used prediction models that are often mandated in daily clinical practice to identify early clinical deterioration in hospital patients. In this paper published in the BMJ, Gerry et al. carried out a systematic review and critical appraisal of early warning scores for adult hospital patients. The results found that many early warning scores in clinical use had methodological weaknesses.The study's authors concluded that the early warning scores might not perform as well as expected and therefore they could have a detrimental effect on patient care. “Future work should focus on following recommended approaches for developing and evaluating early warning scores, and investigating the impact and safety of using these scores in clinical practice.”
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Content ArticleThe Prolonged disorders of consciousness national clinical guidelines are a major contribution to clinical and ethical standards of care for people with prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC) – including vegetative (VS) and minimally conscious states (MCS) – following sudden onset brain injury, not only in the UK but internationally. For England and Wales, they provide much-needed clarity on legal decision-making. The guidelines were developed by the PDOC Guideline Development Group, which included representation of patients/users and a wide range of stakeholders and professionals involved in the management of patients with PDOC. People in a vegetative or minimally conscious state present a complex array of medical, ethical and legal challenges.
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Content ArticleGood Hydration! is a quality improvement initiative designed by care homes for care homes to reduce urinary tract infections (UTIs) through structured drinks rounds. Developed in partnership with East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group, it is now delivering sustained improvements and spreading further afield. Oxford Academic Health Science Network has produced a range of useful resources for care homes to use.
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