Following consultation with families and caregivers, NHS England published guidance to help trusts work with bereaved families and caregivers. The guidance provides advice to hospitals, mental health and community trusts on how to involve families
This is one of the first studies to analyze the differences between men and women with heart failure in Ontario. It looked at patients who had not been initially hospitalized and found women with heart failure were more likely to be hospitalized and
A UBC study suggests conditions such as sleep problems, irritable bowel syndrome and depression are more common among multiple sclerosis patients five years before they developed signs of the disease. The lead author says during the five years before
A CBoC report contends that the design features of cities, communities and buildings can create conditions that promote and foster individual and community health and wellbeing. It explains that the design features of communities and cities can
This study suggests socioeconomic disadvantage is a "powerful predictor" of diabetes, and recommend greater awareness and resources be considered for people living in these areas. The Finnish study team examined 10 risk factors for type 2 diabetes
The Scottish government’s framework intends to provide national guidance for its Health Boards and partners on the design and implementation of a weight management pathway for those at risk of developing, or those already diagnosed with, type 2
The BC Pharmacists Association informs members of the part they can play in recognizing patients suffering from loneliness and suggesting remedies. It points out that social isolation is linked to worsening cognitive function, reduced sleep quality
Research from California's Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Optum Advisory Services reveals that when physicians follow computer alerts embedded in EHRs, hospitalized patients face fewer complications and lower costs, leave the hospital sooner and are
This column by retired health services executive and planner Jim Wolstenholme claims there has been no real healthcare progress because successive governments fail to make many of the necessary changes, even when they’re made aware of better
While healthcare systems around the world see the benefits in patient engagement and are attempting to involve patients and families in a range of activities, it seems managers, clinicians and researchers have ignored the significance of building a