A new guide compiled by the Oxford Academic Health Science Network showcases the extensive range of programmes being delivered by AHSNs to improve clinical services in the areas of musculoskeletal… read more →
The Oxford Academic Health Science Network has established a network to improve outcomes in patients with early inflammatory arthritis. The focus is on spreading best practice and early intervention –… read more →
Over 280,000 patient falls are reported from hospitals and mental health (MH) units annually and can cause serious injury, costing approximately £15 million per annum. Research has shown that falls… read more →
The elements that were measured monthly as process measures are indicated with an asterisk*: A -The care bundle for all patients a history of previous falls* and of fear of… read more →
Over 280,000 patient falls are reported every year from hospitals and mental health units. Falls can cause serious injury and increased healthcare costs. Research has shown that falls can be… read more →
The FallSafe project, funded by the Health Foundation, aimed to ‘close the gap’ between the evidence base for effective care and the care that patients actually receive. Research has shown… read more →
An innovative collaboration between the NHS and Bayer is supporting GPs in Buckinghamshire to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The ‘Excellence in AF’ initiative, led by Oxford… read more →
Falls are a major cause of disability and mortality in the UK. Thirty percent of those aged 65 or over who live in the community fall each year, increasing to… read more →
Falls represent a significant public health challenge, with incidence increasing at about 2% per annum. Increased rates of falling, and the severity of the consequences, are associated with growing older… read more →