GPs in the UK appeared to have the lowest ability to detect depression – International comparison of clinicians’ ability to identify depression in primary care

International comparison of clinicians’ ability to identify depression in primary care: meta-analysis and meta-regression of predictors, British Journal of General Practice, Volume 61, Number 583, 2011 , pp. e72-e80 Mitchell, Alex J; Rao, Sanjay; Vaze, Amol Department of Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine, University of Leicester Leicestershire Partnership Trust, Leicester Abstract: Background There are international differences in the [...]

Impact of the QOF and the NICE guideline in the diagnosis andmanagement of depression: a qualitative study

Impact of the QOF and the NICE guideline in the diagnosis and management of depression: a qualitative study, British Journal of General Practice, 2011 61(586) pp. 279-89 Mitchell C, Dwyer R, Hagan T, Mathers N Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust, Community Mental Health Team, Sheffield. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The National Institute for Health and [...]

Best Practice & Falls Prevention

A practical guide to best practices for falls reduction, June 2011, American Nurse Today Click on the title above to access the full-text of this guide from American Nurse today Abstract: Whole issue of supplement is dedicated to falls reduction. Includes artices on focusing on staff awareness and accountability in reducing falls, creating a culture [...]