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Open AccessExploring variation in implementation of multifactorial falls risk assessment and tailored interventions: a realist review
Falls are the most common safety incident reported by acute hospitals. In England national guidance recommends delivery of a multifactorial falls risk assessment (MFRA) and interventions tailored to address in...
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Open AccessWorking together: reflections on how to make public involvement in research work
The importance of involving members of the public in the development, implementation and dissemination of research is increasingly recognised. There have been calls to share examples of how this can be done, a...
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Open AccessHidden labour: the skilful work of clinical audit data collection and its implications for secondary use of data via integrated health IT
Secondary use of data via integrated health information technology is fundamental to many healthcare policies and processes worldwide. However, repurposing data can be problematic and little research has been ...
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Open AccessExploring variation in the use of feedback from national clinical audits: a realist investigation
National Clinical Audits (NCAs) are a well-established quality improvement strategy used in healthcare settings. Significant resources, including clinicians’ time, are invested in participating in NCAs, yet th...
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Open AccessNetworked information technologies and patient safety: a protocol for a realist synthesis
There is a widespread belief that information technologies will improve diagnosis, treatment and care. Evidence about their effectiveness in health care is, however, mixed. It is not clear why this is the case...
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Open AccessIntegration of robotic surgery into routine practice and impacts on communication, collaboration, and decision making: a realist process evaluation protocol
Robotic surgery offers many potential benefits for patients. While an increasing number of healthcare providers are purchasing surgical robots, there are reports that the technology is failing to be introduced...
