Quality and Productivity Cochrane Topics/Case Studies

NHS Evidence has published some case studies of innovative practices so that organisations can learn from one another.  Also the Cochrane Topics section has some ‘implications for practice’ to help inform local practices. There were seven new additions during the last two months:

Decreasing missed doses: To improve patient safety and outcomes

Pharmacy management and nurse-led medicines ordering: To improve efficiency and aid patient discharge

Service redesign: early identification of patients at risk of developing end-stage kidney disease

Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for treating chronic pain

Arrhythmia Care Coordinators: reducing bed days and outpatient appointments

Electronic blood transfusion: Improving safety and efficiency of transfusion systems

Podiatry education to empower patients to self-care