Tuesday, 31 March 2015
Really breaking through the innovation barrier in health care
Really breaking through the innovation barrier in health care When it comes to real innovation in health care, in the UK we are yet to see anything as systematic as the methods applied to innovation at the Kaiser Permanente’s Garfield Innovation Center in the US, says Jo Bibby. The Health Foundation
Evolution, revolution or confusion? Competition and privatisation in the NHS
Evolution, revolution or confusion? Competition and privatisation in the NHS The precise role of private sector organisations providing NHS-funded care is a dividing line for the political parties. This briefing considers key questions relating to the role of competition and the role of non-NHS providers within the NHS. The Health Foundation
The route to employment: the role of mental health recovery colleges
The route to employment: the role of mental health recovery colleges Moving from economic inactivity into work can be challenging for someone with a mental health problem. But recovery colleges can help people make this transition. This report examines the role of these unique institutions, and suggests ways that their effectiveness can be enhanced. It argues that recovery colleges should therefore increase their focus on these employment outcomes, supported by more rigorous and systematic evaluation of the overall impact of the model. CentreForum
More veterans seek mental health aid
More veterans seek mental health aid A mental health charity which treats military veterans says referrals have increased by 26% in the last year. BBC News
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- Veteran referrals rise sharply Combat Stress
- Veterans' PTSD cases up a quarter in a year charity warns The Daily Telegraph
Parents fail to spot that their kids are obese
Parents fail to spot that their kids are obese "Parents hardly ever spot obesity in their children, resulting in damaging consequences for health," BBC News reports after a new study found a third of UK parents underestimated the weight of their child.
The study asked parents for their views about whether their child was underweight, a healthy weight, overweight or obese, comparing this with objective measurements of the child's weight and height taken on the same day.
Researchers found most parents were only likely to think a child was overweight when they were at the top end of the very overweight category.
The study was large, with almost 3,000 participants, but may not be representative of all parents in the UK, as many of those asked did not participate.
The study also cannot tell us why parents are not recognising when their child is overweight, or the best and most effective way of improving this. But it does suggest that some help is likely to be needed to make sure parents know when their child is overweight.
The study asked parents for their views about whether their child was underweight, a healthy weight, overweight or obese, comparing this with objective measurements of the child's weight and height taken on the same day.
Researchers found most parents were only likely to think a child was overweight when they were at the top end of the very overweight category.
The study was large, with almost 3,000 participants, but may not be representative of all parents in the UK, as many of those asked did not participate.
The study also cannot tell us why parents are not recognising when their child is overweight, or the best and most effective way of improving this. But it does suggest that some help is likely to be needed to make sure parents know when their child is overweight.
How can social care and healthcare integrate together?
How can social care and healthcare integrate together? Expert views, good practice and interesting comments from our live discussion on integration. Continue reading... The Guardian
Nurse pleads guilty to A&E rapes of unconscious women
Nurse pleads guilty to A&E rapes of unconscious women Andrew Hutchinson pleads guilty to attacks at Oxford’s John Radcliffe hospital and series of other sexual and voyeurism offences
A staff nurse has admitted raping three women, one aged just 18, in a hospital’s emergency department, as well as a series of other sexual and voyeurism offences.
Andrew Hutchinson, of Garford, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, pleaded guilty on Monday at Oxford crown court to the attacks at John Radcliffe hospital. The other victims were aged 35 and 22. Continue reading... The Guardian
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A staff nurse has admitted raping three women, one aged just 18, in a hospital’s emergency department, as well as a series of other sexual and voyeurism offences.
Andrew Hutchinson, of Garford, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, pleaded guilty on Monday at Oxford crown court to the attacks at John Radcliffe hospital. The other victims were aged 35 and 22. Continue reading... The Guardian
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Four in 10 teenage e-cigarette users would not have smoked, warn health experts
Four in 10 teenage e-cigarette users would not have smoked, warn health experts Teenagers who would never have smoked are now putting themselves at long term risk by using e-cigarettes, a new study suggests. The Independent
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