BACKGROUND Tackling problematic polypharmacy requires tailoring the use of medicines
to individual needs and circumstances. This may involve stopping medicines (deprescribing) …

There have been several calls for more transparency in realist methods, particularly in the
complex process of programme theory development and refinement. This paper will …

Context Increased life expectancy, technical advances in treatment and symptom control,
and the extension of palliative care in community settings not only lengthen life but also …

Introdução: a prática baseada na evidência é uma abordagem que permite resolver
problemas na prática clínica, através da aplicação da melhor evidência disponível. A …

In the field of sport and exercise psychology, the systematic review is still considered by
many, to be the gold standard literature review. However, reviews like these, which judge …

Background Anticholinergic medication use is linked with increased cognitive decline,
dementia, falls and mortality, and their use should be limited in older people. Here we …

Background More older people are living in the community with multiple diagnoses and
medications. Managing multiple medications produces issues of unrivalled complexity for …

Objectives First point of contact physiotherapy (FPCP) provides patients direct access to a
physiotherapist. Literature demonstrates efficacy of FPCP. Evidence has highlighted the …

Abstract Objective First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) is a primary care model where expert
musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapists undertake the first patient consultation, to enhance …

Many autistic children have feeding problems, typically eating a limited range of foods.
Feeding problems affect quality of life, health, and development. Research suggests that …