Abstract Background Normalization Process Theory (NPT) identifies, characterises and
explains key mechanisms that promote and inhibit the implementation, embedding and …

Background Many countries have introduced reforms with the aim of primary care
transformation (PCT). Common objectives include meeting service delivery challenges …

Background Interdisciplinary team working is of paramount importance in the reform of
primary care in order to provide cost-effective and comprehensive care. However …

Background & aim Protein-energy malnutrition is under-recognised in the community
despite being common in older adults due to physiological and social changes which are …

Background: The Scottish Government's vision to transform primary care includes expansion
of the primary care multidisciplinary team (MDT), formalised in the new GP contract in April …

Interdisciplinary team working in primary care is a key policy goal across healthcare
jurisdictions. The National Primary Care Strategy (2001) in Ireland is a top down policy for …

Background The Scottish Government's vision to transform primary care includes expansion
of the primary care multidisciplinary team (MDT), formalised in the new GP contract in April …

Malnutrition is common among older adults and is associated with a progressive decline in
overall health and increased mortality. With a rapidly ageing population, the detection …

This chapter discusses the developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD) and their
implications for public health. It summarizes the epidemiological evidence in humans linking …

Background Community participation in primary care is enshrined in international and Irish
health policy. However, there is a lack of evidence about how stakeholders work collectively …