http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newseventsPractice developmentThu, 1 Jan 1970 01:00:00 BSTwebteam@rcn.org.ukRCN Research and development10http://www.rcn.org.uk/images/rss/RCN_.gifhttp://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newseventshttp://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_7_may_2012The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes migraine and tension headaches; cardiovascular disease; acute appendicitis; essential hypertension; epilepsy; minor head injury; type 2 diabetes; varenicline at maintenance dose; cardiovascular events; rectal cancer; lung cancer; breast cancer recurrence; fractures in older women.Fri, 11 May 2012 11:06:16 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/potential_to_develop_the_assistant_practitioner_role_projectIssued in February 2012, the final report describes the key findings and recommendations resulting from this 23-month project conducted in Scotland on development, regulation and evaluation.Wed, 02 May 2012 15:44:10 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_16_april_2012The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes cancer metastasis; untreated psychosis.Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:41:13 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_2_april_2012The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes prevent and reduce excessive weight gain in children and adolescents; acute myocardial infarction; long-term weight management schemes for adults; major depressive disorder; pulmonary arterial hypertension.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:24:52 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_26_march_2012The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes people with depression and dementia; gastric cancer; first-episode psychosis; kidney stone removal.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:29:17 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_12_march_2012The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes physical therapy on patients with acute or subacute conditions.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:37:34 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/young_peoples_health_needs_gender_appropriate_responsesResearch shows that boys and girls differ in their exposure and vulnerability to health risks and conditions yet there is insufficient progress in transforming knowledge into policy action. A series of eight publications issued by the WHO European Region in 2011 provides evidence to support gender-specific actions.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:18:51 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/what_makes_for_a_successful_clinical_networkClinical networks that work will improve health outcomes by implementing a range of innovations and undertaking projects based on perceived local need. A qualitative study of stakeholder views of the conditions for, and outcomes of, successful clinical networks identifies fied five key factors.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:51:00 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/clinical_nurse_specialists_role_in_evidence_based_practiceThere is little literature to reveal how clinical nurse specialists use research, or how they facilitate the use of research by others. Research issued n 2011 examined the approaches used by CNSs to select and use knowledge (especially research knowledge) into practice within an organisational environment affected by multidimensional factors.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:39:00 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/enabling_research_in_care_homes_website_and_toolkitDeveloped by the Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network, this website and toolkit brings together information, tools, case studies and further resources for facilitating research in care homes.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:48:54 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_27_february_2012The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes liver cirrhosis; effect of fructose on body weight; small cell lung cancer.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:35:37 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_20_february_2012The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes adverse event profile of pregabalin; defibrillation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:35:42 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/success_for_suicide_prevention_skills_trainingNew research from Public Health Wales shows that training given by Mind Cymru's Positive Choices project is making a real difference to people's willingness to discuss and tackle suicide and self harm.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:49:24 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/framework_for_disseminating_evidence-based_health_promotion_practicesThis study published by the US Government agency Centers for Disease Control tests a dissemination approach to promoting evidence-based health practices. The approach emphasises partnerships between researchers and disseminating bodies along with social marketing principles and tools.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:55:57 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_13_february_2012The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes percutaneous coronary intervention; Crohn's disease; radical cystectomy; second-trimester termination;vaccines against cervical HPV infection and diseases; major depressive disorder; gastrointestinal stromal tumors; overweight/obesity in ethnic minorities and White Caucasians.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:47:12 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_06_february_2012The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes breastfeeding; suspicious breast lesions; cardiac resynchronization therapy; carotid endarterectomy versus stenting; thiazolidinediones; high blood pressure; adults with psoriatic disease; childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:03:56 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/resource_for_finding_people_to_take_part_in_your_researchResearchers and research organisations can post opportunities for members of the public to get involved in their work using the People in Research website. INVOLVE leads this project for the UK Clinical Research Collaboration.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:28:18 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_30_january_2012The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes obesity; chronic liver disease; schizophrenia; anxiety and depression in youth; weight loss; hip and knee arthroplasty.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:58:53 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_23_january_2012The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes cerebral aneurysms; intensive blood pressure reduction; schizophrenia; aspirin on vascular and nonvascular outcomes.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:54:32 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/developing_better_systems_of_communicating_health_care_guidelinesA five-year project co-funded by the EU and led by the University of Dundee with the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services will research and improve the way health care evidence and recommendations are presented in guidelines.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:39:14 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/telehealth_evidence_databaseThis website is a free resource for anyone looking for information on telecare, telehealth and the management of long-term conditions.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:11:57 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_09_january_2012The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes diabetes prevention; early breast cancer; coronary revascularization; asthma; statins; oral anticoagulation; electronic medical records; colorectal surgery.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:13:21 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/generic_adoption_process_web_resourceAn online tool designed by the NHS Technology Adoption Centre enabling proven medical technology to be more efficiently adopted into the NHS. It is available free of charge to registered NHS users.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:30:20 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/ambulance_to_emergency_department_handover_projectA protocol, developed by Australia's ambulance service in New South Wales, promotes the safe transfer of pre-hospital care to Emergency Department clinicians. It uses a mnemonic to give structure to the way paramedics organise information and emergency staff receive it by standardisation of the processes used in handover.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:14:02 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_05_december_2011The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includestraditional birth attendants; metformin on cardiovascular events and mortality; cervical cancer; neutropenia after chemotherapy.Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:35:35 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_28_november_2011The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes:oral feeding options for people with dementia; colon cancer; paediatric cardiac surgery; RSV in children.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:19:26 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/facilitating_the_use_of_research_evidenceThe Milbank Quarterly, a US multidisciplinary journal of population health and health policy, released an online-only edition in September 2011 containing over 20 studies on this topic, including knowledge transfer and translating evidence-based research into practice.Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:36:53 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/rcn_guidance_on_pin_site_care_report_and_recommendationsExternal fixation and limb reconstruction procedures are a vital part of trauma and orthopaedic treatment and care and there is a pressing need for research to drive future practice in this area. This RCN publication offers guidance based on expert opinion for use by clinicians in their day-to-day practice.Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:55:53 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_21_november_2011The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes:antihypertensive drugs and risk of cancer; chronic non-specific low-back pain; oral factor Xa therapy; overactive bladder drugs.Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:18:36 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_14_november_2011The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: steroids in cardiac surgery; hip resurfacing arthroplasty; nosocomial pneumonia; inguinal hernia repair.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:45:55 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/measuring_nurse_consultant_impact_on_patient_outcomesDeveloped as part of a 2-year research study funded by the Burdett Trust for Nursing, a new practical toolkit explores the approaches to measuring the impact of nurse consultants on patient, professional and organisational outcomes. A team of researchers at Sheffield Hallam University undertook this work led by Professor Kate Gerrish.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:34:38 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_7_november_2011The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: Patient-held medical records; antimicrobial treatment for chronic bronchitis.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:31:47 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_31_october_2011The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: effect of radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery; advanced non-small-cell lung cancer; disadvantaged populations with osteoarthritis; breastfeeding.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:23:29 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_24_october_2011The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: MRI in ovarian tumor; effects of gatekeeping; iodine in wound care; anxiety and depressive disorders; young people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes; coronary artery bypass surgery and acute kidney injury; thromboprophylaxis after total hip or knee arthroplasty.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:56:02 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_10_october_2011The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: bowel resection for deep endometriosis; acute respiratory failure and severe hypoxemia.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:53:44 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_3_october_2011The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: reduce alcohol consumption; diagnostic test performance; screening asymptomatic adults; health professions education; evaluation of hepatic steatosis compared with liver biopsy; mitigating overcrowding in emergency departments; prophylactic GTN; rheumatoid arthritis; prevention of contrast induced nephropathy; pre-eclampsia and intra-uterine growth restriction; smoking cessation; chronic painful shoulder; myocardial infarction; prostrate ancer risk; prevention of falls in older adults; stress urinary incontinence.Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:32:26 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/web_resource_to_help_patients_and_clinicians_communicateQuestions are the Answer is a new initiative from the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) encouraging clinicians and patients to have effective two-way communications for safer care and better health outcomes.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:03:19 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_19_september_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes:erectile dysfunction; perioperative glucose-insulin-potassium infusions; women with stress urinary incontinence; reduce emergency department 'waiting time'.Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:02:05 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/toolkit_for_mental_health_researchers_involving_service_usersA free to download, open source toolkit from the Mental Health Research Network offers practical guidance to researchers about different ways of involving people with experience of mental health problems in their studies and trials.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:06:42 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_12_september_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes:constipation; varenicline treatment for tobacco users; nonspecific low back pain; inhaled corticosteroids in COPD.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:05:58 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_5_september_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes:psoriasis; controlled trials in heart failure; cardiac arrest; ectopic pregnancy; stenting; multifactorial lifestyle interventions; hypercholesterolaemia.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:33:28 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_29_august_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes:antimanic drugs in acute mania; febrile neutropenia; isolation in hospitalised patients; treatment targets for hypercholesterolemia; advanced cancer; lumbar disc disease.Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:33:10 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_22_august_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes:pain management interventions for hip fracture, myocardial infarction; Helicobacter pylori infection; targeted exercise against osteoporosis; communication skills training on patient outcomes.Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:39:27 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_15_august_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week include antibiotic therapy decisions.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:43:09 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/centre_for_excellence_and_outcomes_in_children_and_young_peopleC4EO aims to help those working in children’s services improve the life chances of all children and young people, in particular those who are most vulnerable.Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:42:51 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/social_care_institute_for_excellenceThe Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) gathers and analyses knowledge about what works and translates that knowledge into practical resources, learning materials and services.Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:36:01 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/multi-agency_resource_serviceThe Multi-Agency Resource Service aims to support professionals and agencies working in child protection by developing communities of expertise and sharing practice knowledge.Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:06:04 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/nurse_awarded_health_foundation_fellowship_championing_health_care_improvementsA nurse is one of four researchers selected by the Health Foundation to spearhead their new improvement science programme that will develop and champion a rigorous, scientific approach to improving health care. The fellows were selected based on their outstanding research contributions and capacity for leadership.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:34:57 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/participation_toolkit_from_the_scottish_health_councilThis toolkit supports NHS staff to deliver Patient Focus and Public Involvement. It offers a number of tried and tested tools along with some more recently developed approaches.Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:45:53 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_25_july_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: carotid endarterectomy vs stenting; stable COPD; venous thromboembolism; type 1 diabetes; acute coronary syndromes; anxiety and depression in primary care; upper gastrointestinal bleeding; children with acute encephalopathies; glycemic control in the ICU; percutaneous coronary intervention; patients with asthma using inhaled corticosteroids.Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:28:16 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_18_july_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: breast cancer; acute lung injury, distress syndrome or severe pneumonia; chest pain in A&E; early rheumatoid arthritis; cognitive-behavioral therapy; tendinopathy; Barrett's esophagus; chronic non-cancer pain in older adults; stroke; myocardial infarction.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:01:19 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_11_july_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: prostate cancer; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; hypertension; statin therapy; elective caesarean section; cannulation; colorectal cancer; Hodgkin's lymphoma; vein grafts; spinal cord injury; hip fracture; atrial fibrillation; head and neck cancer; thrombectomy; ankylosing spondylitis; bladder wall thickness; sclerosis interstitial lung disease.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:09:50 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/patient_involvement_in_patient_safetyThis project aims to develop two patient safety interventions to promote organisational learning about safety - a patient measure of organisational safety (PMOS), and a patient incident-reporting tool (PIRT).Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:55:26 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_13_june_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: pain relief in labour; diagnosing TB; empyema; hypertension; Wound closure; head and neck cancer; type 2 diabetes.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:58:46 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_06_june_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: biopsy versus resection; fertility preservation.Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:14:56 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_30_may_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: coronary artery disease; non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; insomnia; pain in cancer; the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; acute pancreatitis; menopausal symptoms; alleviating depressive symptoms in older people; and Alzheimer's.Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:47:18 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/registry_of_methods_and_toolsThe National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools have developed a Registry of Methods and Tools, a searchable online collection of evidence-informed resources for knowledge translation in public health.Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:32:10 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/practice_development/crd_-_abstract_of_the_week_-_23_may_11The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is one of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research evidence on health and public health questions of national and international importance. A selection of abstracts added to the CRD database this week includes: myocardial infarction; type 2 diabetes; myelodysplastic syndrome; effect of statins; cardiovascular disease; earwax removal; preterm neonates; critically ill adult patients; depression prevention; postoperative pain management and cervical cancer.Fri, 27 May 2011 10:01:30 +0100