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Tackling poor health in older people resulting from cold homes
A rapid review of evidence about interventions for cold homes occupied by older people.
Evaluation of interventions to reduce hospital admissions
Summarising the economic evaluation evidence for effective interventions to reduce hospital attendances and admissions from care homes.
Individual and neighbourhood profiles and trends to understand frailty in England
Frailty is a priority for the NHS long-term plan but our knowledge of the characteristics and needs of the frail older population is incomplete.
The challenges of discussing DNACPR during the pandemic
Reflecting on a paper describing a qualitative research study exploring the experiences of relatives who discussed DNACPR with medical professionals.
Unrepresented, unheard and discriminated against
Exploring palliative care experiences of people of African and Caribbean descent during and immediately prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is caring for older people a social determinant of health?
Providing essential information to support future programmes to target interventions at the most vulnerable carers.
Experiences of discussing Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on behalf of a relative during the COVID-19 pandemic
Exploring the experiences of people who discussed DNACPR with a healthcare professional on behalf of a relative during the coronavirus pandemic, with the aim of identifying areas of good practice and what needs to be improved.
Scoping for a return-on-investment tool for dementia
Analysing evidence to determine whether it would be feasible to build a return on investment tool to support local commissioning decisions around investing in reducing the risk of dementia.
Effectiveness of dance interventions on falls prevention in older adults: a rapid review
Looking at whether dance-based interventions are effective in preventing falls, reducing risk of falls, or preventing fear of falls in older adults.
A systematic review finds a lack of consensus in methodological approaches in health inequality/inequity focused reviews
Critically reviewing and analysing evidence synthesis articles using health inequality/inequity guidance to support their review.
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