Browsing Research publications by Author "Evidence Based Practice"
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Advanced trauma life support training for ambulance crews
Sethi, D.; Kwan, I.; Kelly, A.M.; Roberts, I.; Bunn, Frances (2001)Background: There is an increasing global burden of injury especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). To address this, models of trauma care initially developed in high income countries are being adopted in ... -
Area-wide traffic calming for preventing traffic related injuries
Bunn, Frances; Collier, T.; Frost, C.; Ker, K.; Roberts, I.; Wentz, R. (2003)Background: It is estimated that by 2020 road traffic crashes will have moved from ninth to third in the world disease burden ranking, as measured in disability adjusted life years, and to second in developing countries. ... -
An association between respiratory function and hip bone mineral density in older men: a cross-sectional study
Lekamwasam, S.; Trivedi, Daksha; Khaw, Kay Tee (2005)The association between respiratory function and bone mineral density (BMD) among women living in the community has been reported previously. We examined the association between forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV(1)) and ... -
Bone Mineral Density at the Hip Predicts Mortality in Elderly Men
Trivedi, Daksha; Khaw, K.T. (2001)Low bone density as assessed by calcaneal ultrasound has been associated with mortality in elderly men and women. We examined the relationship between bone density measured at the hip and all cause and cardiovascular ... -
Can simvastatin improve erectile function and health-related quality of life in men aged over 40 years with erectile dysfunction? : Rationale and design of the Erectile Dysfunction and Statins (EDS) Trial [ISRCTN66772971]
Trivedi, Daksha; Kirby, Michael; Norman, Felicity; Przybytniak, Izabela; Ali, Shehzad; Wellsted, D. (2011-12-01)OBJECTIVE To describe the rationale and design of the Erectile Dysfunction and Statins (EDS) Trial which aims to evaluate the effectiveness of simvastatin on erectile function and health-related quality of life in men aged ... -
Can simvastatin improve erectile function and health-related quality of life in men aged ≥40 years with erectile dysfunction? : Results of the Erectile Dysfunction and Statins Trial [ISRCTN66772971]
Trivedi, Daksha; Kirby, Michael; Wellsted, D.; Ali, Shehzad; Hackett, Geoff; O'Connor, Bernadette; Van Os, Sandra (2013-01-29)To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of simvastatin on erectile function and health-related quality of life in men aged ≥40 years with erectile dysfunction (ED). -
Can simvastatin improve erectile function and quality of life in men with erectile dysfunction?
Trivedi, Daksha; Kirby, Michael; Norman, Felicity; Przybytniak, Izabela; Ali, Shehzad; Wellsted, D. (2011) -
Care home readiness: a rapid review and consensus workshops on how organisational context affects care home engagement with health care innovation
Goodman, Claire; Sharpe, Rachel; Russell , Charlotte; Meyer, Julienne; Gordon , Adam; Dening , Tom; Corazzini , Kirsten; Lynch, Jennifer; Bunn, Frances (NHS England, 2017-03-31)Summary The NHS Five-Year Forward view recognises that the NHS needs to do more to support older people living with frailty in care homes. This paper presents the findings from a rapid review and consensus events that ... -
Case-finding for dementia during acute hospital admissions: a mixed methods study exploring the impacts on patient care after discharge and costs for the English National Health Service
Burn, Anne-Marie; Bunn, Frances; Fleming, Jane; Brayne, Carol; Turner, David; Fox, Chris (2019-06-01)Objective: Between 2012 and 2017 dementia case-finding was routinely carried out on people aged 75 and over with unplanned admissions to acute hospitals across England. The assumption was that this would lead to better ... -
The Cochrane Injuries Group celebrates the publication of its 100th review: time to reflect on impact
Bunn, Frances (2010-06)In Issue 5, 2010 of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the Cochrane Injuries Group (CIG) published its 100th systematic review. Such a milestone provides a good opportunity to reflect on the ways in which the ... -
Cochrane review summary : education for contraceptive use by women after childbirth
Trivedi, Daksha (2013-04)Nurses who work in primary care provide a range of contraceptive services including contraceptive education in family planning consultations. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend that ... -
Cochrane review summary : Face-to-face interventions for informing or educating parents about early childhood vaccination
Trivedi, Daksha (2014-10)Are face-to-face interventions for informing or educating parents about early childhood vaccination effective on immunisation uptake and parental knowledge? -
Cochrane Review Summary : Massage for promoting mental and physical health in typically developing infants under the age of six months
Trivedi, Daksha (2015-01)Is infant massage effective in promoting infant physical and mental health in a healthy population aged under six months? -
Cochrane Review Summary : psychosocial and psychological interventions for preventing postpartum depression
Trivedi, Daksha (2014-07)To assess the effectiveness of specific psychosocial and psychological interventions in reducing the risk of postpartum depression in mothers and their families. To examine the influence of variations in intervention types, ... -
Cochrane review summary : smartphone and tablet self-management apps for asthma
Trivedi, Daksha (2015-04)Are smartphone and tablet computer apps feasible, effective and cost-effective tools for the self-management of individuals with asthma? -
Colloid solutions for fluid resuscitation
Bunn, Frances; Alderson, P.; Hawkins, V. (2003)Background Colloids are widely used in the replacement of fluid volume. However doubts remain as to which colloid is best. Different colloids vary in their molecular weight and therefore in the length of time they remain ... -
Colloid solutions for fluid resuscitation
Bunn, Frances; Trivedi, Daksha (2012-03-16)When a person is bleeding heavily, the loss of fluid volume in their veins can lead to shock, so they need fluid resuscitation. Colloids and crystalloids are two types of solutions used to replace lost blood fluid (plasma). ... -
Colloids versus crystalloids for fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients
Roberts, I.; Alderson, P.; Bunn, Frances; Chinnock, P.; Ker, K.; Schierhout, G. (2004)Background: Colloid solutions are widely used in fluid resuscitation of critically ill patients. There are several choices of colloid and there is ongoing debate about the relative effectiveness of colloids compared to ... -
Community Engagement Evidence Synthesis : A final report for Alzheimer’s Society
Buswell, Marina; Goodman, Claire; Russell, Bridget; Bunn, Frances; Mayrhofer, Andrea; Goodman, Ellen (University of Hertfordshire, 2017)This report presents a review of the evidence that demonstrates where there is robust evidence for community engagement activities, what is important to think about and consider when planning new or revised activities and ...