Background Rapid reviews are a form of knowledge synthesis in which components of the
systematic review process are simplified or omitted to produce information in a timely …

Objective The authors conducted a review of the literature on e-mental health, including its
applications, strengths, limitations, and evidence base. Methods The rapid review approach …

Emergency department (ED) crowding, sometimes referred to as overcrowding, has been
identified as a barrier to timely and efficient care dating back to the 1980s. 1 Despite …

Background Over the last two decades, Emergency Department (ED) crowding has become
an increasingly common occurrence worldwide. Crowding is a complex and challenging …

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly spread around the world. The rapid transmission of the
virus is a threat that hinders the ability to contain the disease propagation. The pandemic …

Australian emergency departments are experiencing an increasing demand for their
services. Patient throughput continues to expand resulting in overcrowding and access …

Different strategies have been proposed to reduce patient waiting time in hospitals. Previous
investigations indicate that up to 50% or more patients can be treated in a “fast track” …

We describe, for the first time, the use of a mobile device platform for remote direct
observation of inhaler use and technique. The research programme commenced with a …

Objectives Many people living with a rare disease (RD) are cared for by a family member.
Due to a frequent lack of individual RD knowledge from healthcare professionals, the patient …

Objectives Overcrowding is a serious and ongoing challenge in Canadian hospital
emergency departments (ED s) that has been shown to have negative consequences for …