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About this Bulletin: It aims to draw attention to some of the key documents and reviews on clinical effectiveness that have been published in the previous month. Where possible, links to the full text documents are included. If the article is in a journal, you can contact the Health Library for a copy. Link to request form: http://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/usingthehealthlibrary/interlibraryloans/#d.en.27437 [Please note - a charge of 2 per request is payable for most copies] If you need further assistance, please contact the Health Library or the NHS Outreach Librarians, details below. The bulletin can be e-mailed to colleagues who may also find it useful. A list of websites checked in the production of this bulletin is on the first page. Please suggest further useful sites. Feedback is always welcomed to inform future issues of the bulletin.
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NHS Library and Information Service North Staffordshire Contents in this issue:
Arthritis...................................................................................................................................... 4 Cancer ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Cardiovascular Diseases .......................................................................................................... 4 Carers ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Children and Young People ...................................................................................................... 5 Commissioning ......................................................................................................................... 5 Dementia .................................................................................................................................. 6 Diabetes.................................................................................................................................... 7 Diet ........................................................................................................................................... 7 End of Life Care ........................................................................................................................ 7 Epilepsy .................................................................................................................................... 7 Falls .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Funding and Finances .............................................................................................................. 8 General Practice ....................................................................................................................... 9 Guidance .................................................................................................................................. 9 Health Reforms ....................................................................................................................... 10 Health Technology .................................................................................................................. 10 Infections ................................................................................................................................ 11 Intermediate care .................................................................................................................... 11 Long Term Conditions............................................................................................................. 11 Mental Health.......................................................................................................................... 11 Nursing ................................................................................................................................... 12 Older People ........................................................................................................................... 12 Pain......................................................................................................................................... 13 Patient Care and Safety .......................................................................................................... 13 Pharmacy and Prescribing ...................................................................................................... 14 Physical Activity ...................................................................................................................... 14 Public Health ........................................................................................................................... 14 Respiratory Disease................................................................................................................ 14 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults ........................................................................ 15 Service Management .............................................................................................................. 16 Social Care ............................................................................................................................. 16 Substance Misuse .................................................................................................................. 16 Vaccination and Immunisation ................................................................................................ 17 Womens Health ..................................................................................................................... 17 Workforce ............................................................................................................................... 17
Cancer
Cancer mortality projections Cancer Research UK These projections use data from 1971-2010 to project cancer mortality rates to 2030. http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/cancerstats/mortality/mortality-projections/
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Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular disease risk in healthy children and its association with body mass index: systematic review and meta-analysis Friedemann, C et al. This study looked at a range of indicators of cardiovascular risk in children from developed countries, to assess whether there is a link between cardiovascular risk and body mass index in children. BMJ 2012; 345 doi: 10.1136/bmj.e4759 (Published 25 September 2012) Clinical service organisation for heart failure Takeda, A et al. This Cochrane review assessed the impact of a range of different services, including case management and multidisciplinary teams, on mortality and readmissions to hospital. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD002752.pub3/abstract Effect of Statins on Venous Thromboembolic Events: A Meta-analysis of Published and Unpublished Evidence from Randomised Controlled Trials Rahimi, K et al. This article looks at the impact of different doses of statins on the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. PLoS Med 9(9): e1001310. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001310 European Cardiovascular Disease Statistics 2012 European Heart Network These statistics cover issues such as lifestyles, mortality, and costs of cardiovascular disease. http://www.ehnheart.org/cvd-statistics/cvd-statistics-2012.html 4
Commissioning
A Clinical Commissioners Guide to the Voluntary Sector NHS Alliance This guide is intended to support closer and more effective working between clinical commissioners and voluntary organisations. It explores models for successful collaboration between commissioners and sector organisations in the new landscape of clinical commissioning and developing provider markets. http://www.acevo.org.uk/document.doc?id=2206 The Engagement Cycle NHS Institute for Improvement and Innovation This resource sets out what is required of commissioners when engaging patients, carers and the public in decisions about health service provision. It provides practical advice, case-study examples and links to other information. http://www.institute.nhs.uk/tools/the_engagement_cycle/the_engagement_cycle_introduction. html
Dementia
Cholinesterase inhibitors for mild cognitive impairment Russ, T et al. This review looked at the efficacy and safety of cholinesterase inhibitors. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009132.pub2/abstract 6
Diet
Standard Evaluation Framework for dietary interventions National Obesity Observatory The Framework aims to describe and explain the information that should be collected in any evaluation of an intervention that aims to improve dietary intake or associated behaviour. It is aimed at interventions that work at individual or group level, not at population level. http://www.noo.org.uk/core/frameworks/SEF_Diet
Epilepsy
Epilepsy12: United Kingdom collaborative clinical audit of health care for children and young people with suspected epileptic seizures Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership This report highlights where services are doing and well and where improvements are needed on 12 standard measures. http://www.hqip.org.uk/epilepsy12-uk-wide-audit-report-2012/
Guidance
NICE Clinical Guidelines Headaches CG150 http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG150 Smokeless tobacco cessation - South Asian communities PH39 http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH39 NICE Quality Standards Antenatal care quality standard QS22 http://guidance.nice.org.uk/QS22
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NICE Consultation Documents Drug allergy: consultation on the draft scope To comment, contact the registered stakeholder organisation that most closely represents your interests. Closing date for comments: 31 October 2012 http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder&o=60966 Hypertension draft quality standard To comment, register as a stakeholder organisation, or contact the registered stakeholder organisation that most closely represents your interests. Closing date for comments: 2 November 2012 http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qualitystandards/indevelopment/Hypertension.jsp 9
Health Reforms
Primary care for the 21st century: learning from New Zealand's independent practitioner associations Nuffield Trust This report makes recommendations for effective implementation of GP Commissioning Consortia, based on the experiences of Independent Practitioner Associations in New Zealand. http://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/publications/primary-care-21st-century-learning-new-zealandsindependent-practitioner-associations Stronger together: a UNISON guide to influencing the new NHS Unison This guide provides information on how to get involved in the work of foundation trusts and clinical commissioning groups, as well as through local authorities and patient and public involvement structures. http://www.unison.org.uk/ournhs/news_view.asp?did=14796
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Health Technology
Carers and telecare Carers UK This report is based on a survey of over 4000 carers, and looks at their experiences of the benefits and drawbacks of using telehealth. http://www.carersuk.org/professionals/resources/research-library/item/2748-carers-andtelecare
Items in the Patient Care and Safety sections may also be of interest. [back to topics]
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Intermediate care
National Audit of Intermediate Care Report: 2012 NHS Benchmarking Network The Audit aims to measure intermediate care service provision and performance against standards derived from Department of Health guidance, and to provide national comparative data for bed and home based intermediate care services. http://www.nhsbenchmarking.nhs.uk/docs/NAIC_report_20120912.pdf
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Mental Health
Community mental health survey 2012 Care Quality Commission This survey looked at the experiences of people receiving community mental health services. http://www.cqc.org.uk/public/reports-surveys-and-reviews/surveys/community-mental-healthsurvey-2012 Guardianship under the Mental Health Act 1983 - England 2012 Information Centre for Health and Social Care This report contains information at national, regional and local authority level. http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/mental-health/mental-healthact/guardianship-under-the-mental-health-act-1983--england-2012 11
Nursing
Developing the culture of compassionate care: Creating a new vision and strategy for Nurses, Midwives and Care-Givers NHS Commissioning Board This consultation aims to inform the strategy for the development of the nursing, midwifery and care-giving professions. Closing date for comments: 16 November 2012 http://www.commissioningboard.nhs.uk/2012/09/21/nursingvision/ Fact sheet: Health and wellbeing boards RCN This briefing outlines what is known so far about Health and Wellbeing Boards. http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/473822/25._Health_and_wellbeing_board_f actsheet_final_September_2012.pdf Safe staffing for older peoples wards: summary guidance and recommendations RCN This guidance looks at numbers of staff and skill mix required fr safe staffing, and the impact of current economic pressures. http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/439399/Safe_staffing_for_older_people_V3 .pdf
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Older People
Implementing a ban on age discrimination in the NHS making effective, appropriate decisions Department of Health This document looks at the ban on age discrimination. It also covers circumstances where it is appropriate to take age into account when commissioning or providing services. http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/09/briefing-age-discrimination/
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Pain
Topical NSAIDs for chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults Derry, S et al. This review compared a range of topical NSAIDs used in 34 studies with 7688 participants. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD007400.pub2/abstract
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NHS Library and Information Service North Staffordshire Pharmacy and Prescribing
Consultation on proposed changes to the governance arrangements for controlled drugs Department of Health This consultation is on proposed changes to the governance arrangements for controlled drugs in England and Scotland, including the role and functions of Controlled Drugs Accountable Officers (CDAOs). Closing date for comments: 27 September 2012 http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/09/controlled-drugs/
Physical Activity
Standard Evaluation Framework for physical activity interventions National Obesity Observatory The Framework aims to describe and explain the information that should be collected in any evaluation of an intervention that aims to increase participation in physical activity. It is aimed at interventions that work at individual or group level, not at population level. http://www.noo.org.uk/core/frameworks/SEF_PA
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Public Health
Home safety education and provision of safety equipment for injury prevention Kendrick, D et al. This Cochrane review assessed the effectiveness of interventions on reducing injury and increasing safety. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD005014.pub3/abstract Preventing suicide in England: a cross-government outcomes strategy to save lives Department of Health The strategy supports action by bringing together knowledge about groups at higher risk of suicide, applying evidence of effective interventions and highlighting resources available. http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/09/suicide-prevention/
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Respiratory Disease
Atlas of Variation in Healthcare for People with Respiratory Disease NHS RightCare This atlas looks at variations in diagnosis, emergency admissions and treatment between different areas, and makes recommendations for improving care. http://www.rightcare.nhs.uk/index.php/atlas/respiratorydisease/
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Social Care
Care Skillsbase Social Care Institute for Excellence This resource is for employers and managers of care and support staff to help them address communication and number skills in the workplace. Use Care Skillsbase with staff to help identify areas for improvement and build confidence in their skills and knowledge. http://www.scie.org.uk/workforce/careskillsbase/
Items in the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and Funding and Finances sections may be of interest.
Substance Misuse
Delivering Quality Care for Drug and Alcohol Users: the Roles and Competencies of Doctors Royal College of Psychiatrists This guidance looks at the role and competencies needed by generalists and specialists working with patients who use drugs and alcohol, in the light of current patterns of drug use, the emphasis on recovery, and current health reforms. http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/publications/collegereports/cr/cr173.aspx
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NHS Library and Information Service North Staffordshire Vaccination and Immunisation
Green Book Chapter Updates Department of Health The following chapters have been updated: Chapter 25: Pneumococcal http://immunisation.dh.gov.uk/green-book-chapters/chapter-25/ Chapter 31: Tick-borne encephalitis (updated 28 September 2012) http://immunisation.dh.gov.uk/green-book-chapters/chapter-31/ Chapter 27: Rabies (updated 28 September 2012) http://immunisation.dh.gov.uk/green-book-chapters/chapter-27/ Chapter 8: Vaccine safety and adverse events following immunisation (updated 21 September 2012) http://immunisation.dh.gov.uk/green-book-chapters/chapter-8/ Chapter 34: Varicella (updated: 21 September 2012) http://immunisation.dh.gov.uk/green-book-chapters/chapter-34/
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Womens Health
Inhaled analgesia for pain management in labour Klomp, T et al. This Cochrane review compared different types of analgesia, and also compared inhaed analgesia with no intervention or placebo. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009351.pub2/abstract Tomorrows Specialist: Working Party Report to describe how tomorrows specialists will work in teams delivering high quality womens health care, and to propose innovative and rewarding ways of working for tomorrows specialists, embracing training, lifelong learning and professional challenge Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists This report includes suggestions for how specialists might provide services in the community as well as in hospitals in future. http://www.rcog.org.uk/womens-health/clinical-guidance/tomorrowsspecialist?utm_source=fp&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=tomspec
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Workforce
Criminal record and barring checks: new decision tree tool NHS Employers This tool has been produced to support employers in making decisions about whether posts are eligible for criminal record checks under the terms of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012). http://www.nhsemployers.org/RecruitmentAndRetention/Employment-checks/employmentcheck-news/Pages/Whatpositionsareeligibleforcriminalrecordandbarringchecks.aspx 17
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