Evaluation of the Effect of Stay On Your Feet, a... Program for Older Adults, on Falls-Related Self-Efficacy and Balance
... 1999 occurred in persons aged 65 or older (Canadian Institute for Health Information, 2001). Furthermore, hospital admission rates increase with advancing age (Scott & Gallagher, 1999), a concern given older adults are the fastest growing population group in Canada. Because of the significant morbid ...
... 1999 occurred in persons aged 65 or older (Canadian Institute for Health Information, 2001). Furthermore, hospital admission rates increase with advancing age (Scott & Gallagher, 1999), a concern given older adults are the fastest growing population group in Canada. Because of the significant morbid ...
Department of Public Health HSE EAST Community Infection
... community care settings, primary care and in the client’s home. These are guidelines and should not supersede existing local policies and procedures. While this guideline has been developed by staff in the Heath Service Executive (HSE) it may be a useful resource for HCWs in the private and voluntar ...
... community care settings, primary care and in the client’s home. These are guidelines and should not supersede existing local policies and procedures. While this guideline has been developed by staff in the Heath Service Executive (HSE) it may be a useful resource for HCWs in the private and voluntar ...
Handbook for Vascular Risk Assessment, Risk Reduction and
... Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease between them cause a huge amount of ill health and premature death. Our understanding of the most effective approaches to prevention, risk assessment and management of these diseases has developed considerably in recent years. These disease ...
... Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease between them cause a huge amount of ill health and premature death. Our understanding of the most effective approaches to prevention, risk assessment and management of these diseases has developed considerably in recent years. These disease ...
Dermatitis : occupational aspects of
... Health surveillance Can be defined in various ways. In the context of this guideline it is a strategy or method to detect and assess systematically the adverse effects of work or workplace exposures on the health of workers. Lipid Any of the structurally diverse group of organic compounds that are i ...
... Health surveillance Can be defined in various ways. In the context of this guideline it is a strategy or method to detect and assess systematically the adverse effects of work or workplace exposures on the health of workers. Lipid Any of the structurally diverse group of organic compounds that are i ...
The diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer (update)
... patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) for treatment with curative intent, surgical techniques, smoking cessation, combination treatment for NSCLC, treatment of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), managing endobronchial obstruction, managing brain metastases and follow-up and patient perspectiv ...
... patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) for treatment with curative intent, surgical techniques, smoking cessation, combination treatment for NSCLC, treatment of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), managing endobronchial obstruction, managing brain metastases and follow-up and patient perspectiv ...
heAlth ArkAnSAS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
... better health. It does this through its missions of educating tomorrow’s health care professionals; providing quality medical care to patients; researching new lifesaving and life-prolonging medical treatments; and reaching out statewide with programs and services. Preventing illness and promoting h ...
... better health. It does this through its missions of educating tomorrow’s health care professionals; providing quality medical care to patients; researching new lifesaving and life-prolonging medical treatments; and reaching out statewide with programs and services. Preventing illness and promoting h ...
Psychosocial needs of breast cancer patients and their relatives
... their relatives. The diagnosis of an illness like cancer frequently results in a complex set of issues that the individual must confront (Holland 2003). Cancer treatment causes a lot of health problems and treatment-related symptoms which may persist for a long time and may add distress to patients ...
... their relatives. The diagnosis of an illness like cancer frequently results in a complex set of issues that the individual must confront (Holland 2003). Cancer treatment causes a lot of health problems and treatment-related symptoms which may persist for a long time and may add distress to patients ...
Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics
... The authors of this report were Mardi Templeton, Lisa Sainsbury and Shelley Thompson. Mark Cooper-Stanbury, Ann Hunt, Cathy Claydon and Andy Ransom all made valuable contributions. The AIHW Population Health Unit and AIHW subject area units with expert knowledge in data sources also supported the pr ...
... The authors of this report were Mardi Templeton, Lisa Sainsbury and Shelley Thompson. Mark Cooper-Stanbury, Ann Hunt, Cathy Claydon and Andy Ransom all made valuable contributions. The AIHW Population Health Unit and AIHW subject area units with expert knowledge in data sources also supported the pr ...
french national networks for rare cancers in adults
... Action 20.3, “Support the anatomo-cytopathology profession’s quality process.” This specific organisation for adult patients with rare cancers was established via four successive calls for proposals from INCa-DGOS, starting in 2009, and has resulted in the establishment of 23 national clinical netwo ...
... Action 20.3, “Support the anatomo-cytopathology profession’s quality process.” This specific organisation for adult patients with rare cancers was established via four successive calls for proposals from INCa-DGOS, starting in 2009, and has resulted in the establishment of 23 national clinical netwo ...
Asbestos, asbestosis, and cancer – Helsinki
... The asbestos epidemic is far from being over. While the use of asbestos has been banned in many industrialized countries, and production has been stopped in some countries, the global production and use of asbestos remains at a high level. Asbestos is still widely used in many newly industrialized, ...
... The asbestos epidemic is far from being over. While the use of asbestos has been banned in many industrialized countries, and production has been stopped in some countries, the global production and use of asbestos remains at a high level. Asbestos is still widely used in many newly industrialized, ...
The Association of Obesity With Episodic and Chronic Migraine
... obesity in reproductive-aged adolescents and adults.4-7 (See Table 1 for a detailed summary of relevant studies.) In the first general population study evaluating the migraine–obesity association utilizing measured body mass indices (BMI-m), Ford et al evaluated 7601 participants in the National Hea ...
... obesity in reproductive-aged adolescents and adults.4-7 (See Table 1 for a detailed summary of relevant studies.) In the first general population study evaluating the migraine–obesity association utilizing measured body mass indices (BMI-m), Ford et al evaluated 7601 participants in the National Hea ...
Overview of COPD
... 16 million people with 110,000 deaths 2010 3rd leading cause of death 2011 3% mortality for hospital admission 50% mortality for ICU admission within 2 years ...
... 16 million people with 110,000 deaths 2010 3rd leading cause of death 2011 3% mortality for hospital admission 50% mortality for ICU admission within 2 years ...
Sickle Cell Disease - The Center for Children with Special Needs
... fulfill this academic role. The school system may also provide tutors for students under certain conditions. Children should be encouraged to phone and text friends and family members in an effort to stay connected to life outside the hospital. These strategies allow the child to stay focused on reg ...
... fulfill this academic role. The school system may also provide tutors for students under certain conditions. Children should be encouraged to phone and text friends and family members in an effort to stay connected to life outside the hospital. These strategies allow the child to stay focused on reg ...
Infection Prevention Policy - Bradford District Care Trust
... patients’ safety and minimising the risks from infection. The Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Guidance describe the precautions and control measures that are essential to preventing and controlling infection. It includes advice on good infection prevention and control practice and spec ...
... patients’ safety and minimising the risks from infection. The Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Guidance describe the precautions and control measures that are essential to preventing and controlling infection. It includes advice on good infection prevention and control practice and spec ...
The Critical Elements of Care (CEC) considers care issues across the life span of the child and is intended to educate and support those caring for a child with sickle cell disease.
... fulfill this academic role. The school system may also provide tutors for students under certain conditions. Children should be encouraged to phone and text friends and family members in an effort to stay connected to life outside the hospital. These strategies allow the child to stay focused on reg ...
... fulfill this academic role. The school system may also provide tutors for students under certain conditions. Children should be encouraged to phone and text friends and family members in an effort to stay connected to life outside the hospital. These strategies allow the child to stay focused on reg ...
The Rich PictuRe - Macmillan Cancer Support
... However we have compiled the information using broad quality assessment criteria to ensure that the information presented in this document is largely representative and unbiased. It is worth noting that people with cancer have a very wide range of experiences; therefore the information presented her ...
... However we have compiled the information using broad quality assessment criteria to ensure that the information presented in this document is largely representative and unbiased. It is worth noting that people with cancer have a very wide range of experiences; therefore the information presented her ...
Remunerating Primary Health Care •
... as part of a new contract for family doctors. It incentivises them to improve their services to patients, including improved clinical care and better outcomes. It operates through a system of points which are awarded for levels of achievement against set criteria and for which they receive financial ...
... as part of a new contract for family doctors. It incentivises them to improve their services to patients, including improved clinical care and better outcomes. It operates through a system of points which are awarded for levels of achievement against set criteria and for which they receive financial ...
national allergy strategy
... available and through a coordinated and planned approach many issues can be addressed by collaboration between stakeholders in all regions of Australia. Implementation of these solutions has the potential for significant health and economic gains to be made through prevention, early intervention, co ...
... available and through a coordinated and planned approach many issues can be addressed by collaboration between stakeholders in all regions of Australia. Implementation of these solutions has the potential for significant health and economic gains to be made through prevention, early intervention, co ...
Canadian Cancer Statistics 2008
... responsible for developing content, reviewing statistical information, interpreting the data and writing the text. The Steering Committee includes representatives of the National Cancer Institute of Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Statistics Canada, the Ca ...
... responsible for developing content, reviewing statistical information, interpreting the data and writing the text. The Steering Committee includes representatives of the National Cancer Institute of Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Statistics Canada, the Ca ...
Diabetic foot problems
... This guideline offers best practice advice on the care of adults, young people and children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes with, or at risk of developing, diabetic foot problems. Patients and healthcare professionals have rights and responsibilities as set out in the NHS Constitution for England – a ...
... This guideline offers best practice advice on the care of adults, young people and children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes with, or at risk of developing, diabetic foot problems. Patients and healthcare professionals have rights and responsibilities as set out in the NHS Constitution for England – a ...
Diabetic foot problems: pre Diabetic foot problems: prevention and
... This guideline offers best practice advice on the care of adults, young people and children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes with, or at risk of developing, diabetic foot problems. Patients and healthcare professionals have rights and responsibilities as set out in the NHS Constitution for England – a ...
... This guideline offers best practice advice on the care of adults, young people and children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes with, or at risk of developing, diabetic foot problems. Patients and healthcare professionals have rights and responsibilities as set out in the NHS Constitution for England – a ...
Waitemata DHB Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme 2016
... result of an autoimmune response to untreated Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection. If it goes undetected it can lead to heart valve damage and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). For people with RHD there is a significantly increased lifetime-risk of stroke, hypertension and infective carditis as well ...
... result of an autoimmune response to untreated Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection. If it goes undetected it can lead to heart valve damage and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). For people with RHD there is a significantly increased lifetime-risk of stroke, hypertension and infective carditis as well ...
When you forget that you forgot - The University of Iowa | College of
... the program was difficult to teach in an hour, the length of time often provided for inservice education. To better address important points made throughout the module, the content has now been divided in two. Although trainers/users may elect to use only one of the two modules, they are designed to ...
... the program was difficult to teach in an hour, the length of time often provided for inservice education. To better address important points made throughout the module, the content has now been divided in two. Although trainers/users may elect to use only one of the two modules, they are designed to ...
COPD - LA Care Health Plan
... L.A. Care Health Plan is pleased to provide you with this copy of the COPD Quality Improvement Toolkit. As you know, COPD is a major cause of mortality and disability in the United States, yet it is often underdiagnosed and not optimally controlled. An estimated 24 million adults have COPD, 12 milli ...
... L.A. Care Health Plan is pleased to provide you with this copy of the COPD Quality Improvement Toolkit. As you know, COPD is a major cause of mortality and disability in the United States, yet it is often underdiagnosed and not optimally controlled. An estimated 24 million adults have COPD, 12 milli ...
Support Materials Word Doc - 93 KB
... the program was difficult to teach in an hour, the length of time often provided for inservice education. To better address important points made throughout the module, the content has now been divided in two. Although trainers/users may elect to use only one of the two modules, they are designed to ...
... the program was difficult to teach in an hour, the length of time often provided for inservice education. To better address important points made throughout the module, the content has now been divided in two. Although trainers/users may elect to use only one of the two modules, they are designed to ...