Add this result to my export selection Antigen-specific active immunotherapy for ovarian cancer Source: NICE Quality and Productivity Case Studies (Remove filter) Published by Queen's University Belfast, 17 November 2014 NICE summary of review conclusions Antigen-specific active immunotherapy for ovarian cancer is not supported by sufficient good quality evidence. Consideration could be given to using it only... Read Summary Type: Case Studies (Remove filter) Type: Quality Indicators (Add filter)
Add this result to my export selection Lactulose versus polyethylene glycol for chronic constipation Source: NICE Quality and Productivity Case Studies (Remove filter) Published by The UK Cochrane Centre and NICE, 19 December 2011 NICE summary of review conclusions Polyethylene glycol should be used in preference to lactulose in the treatment of chronic constipation. Using polyethylene glycol in preference to lactulose... Read Summary Type: Case Studies (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Centralised Nurse-led Vascular Access Team within Radiology: Source: NICE Quality and Productivity Case Studies (Remove filter) Published by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, 14 November 2016 A centralised, nurse-led vascular access team has been funded and set up. Three nurses within the Radiology Department at Leicester Royal Infirmary have been trained to insert and remove all... Read Summary Type: Case Studies (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Improving diagnosis and quality of care for people with IBS across Somerset Source: NICE Quality and Productivity Case Studies (Remove filter) Published by Somerset Flexible Healthcare Gastroenterology Group, 16 July 2016 In 2011, a multidisciplinary group including representatives from primary and secondary care assessed the implementation of NICE’s IBS guidance (NICE guideline CG61) within Somerset. They examined... Read Summary Type: Case Studies (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Cardiovascular disease: integrated care pilot to improve patient outcomes closer to home Source: NICE Quality and Productivity Case Studies (Remove filter) Published by British Heart Foundation, 27 May 2016 The British Heart Foundation (BHF) funded and evaluated a 2- year project at 9 NHS organisations across the UK. This case study is based on the East Cheshire project. Within the context of a... Read Summary Type: Case Studies (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion stroke: improving clinical outcomes and reducing cost Source: NICE Quality and Productivity Case Studies (Remove filter) Published by Royal Stoke University Hospital, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, 31 March 2016 Outcomes for patients presenting with severe stroke because of large vessel occlusion have not improved much over recent years. Mechanical thrombectomy is one of the numerous advances in the field... Read Summary Type: Case Studies (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Management of urinary incontinence in women Source: NICE Quality and Productivity Case Studies (Remove filter) Published by Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust’, 25 February 2016 Urinary incontinence is a common symptom that can affect women of all ages, with a wide range of severity and nature. Offering patients adequate and thorough assessment of their symptoms, helps... Read Summary Type: Case Studies (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Alcohol Care Teams: to reduce acute hospital admissions and improve quality of care Source: NICE Quality and Productivity Case Studies (Remove filter) Published by The British Society of Gastroenterology and the Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 02 March 2016 The second review of this case study has been undertaken. Additional information about implementation of the initiative has been added for the lead site, The Royal Bolton Hospital. In addition, ... Read Summary Type: Case Studies (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Improving and maintaining medicines reconciliation on admission Source: NICE Quality and Productivity Case Studies (Remove filter) Published by North Bristol NHS Trust, 30 November 2016 North Bristol NHS Trust is a trust in South West England. It has approximately 1,000 beds, and treats about 70,000 patients annually via elective and emergency admissions. This project was designed... Read Summary Type: Case Studies (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Community triage for lower limb vascular concerns: reducing the burden on hospitals Source: NICE Quality and Productivity Case Studies (Remove filter) Published by Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, 25 October 2016 The Salford lower limb vascular assessment and triage service provides assessments, diagnosis and clinical management plans for patients with suspected non-acute peripheral arterial disease. Read Summary Type: Case Studies (Remove filter)