Background Extensive evidence shows that well over 50% of people prefer to be cared for
and to die at home provided circumstances allow choice. Despite best efforts and policies …

Background Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multi‐dimensional, multi‐
disciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic process conducted to determine the medical, mental …

Chapter 1 discussed the ways that reviews examine previous research and other forms of
evidence to answer review questions and how their methods depend upon the questions …

Background Systematic reviews have been considered as the pillar on which evidence-
based healthcare rests. Systematic review methodology has evolved and been modified …

Parenting programmes that are delivered in group settings have the potential to help parents
develop parenting skills that improve the behaviour of their young children. This review …

Antecedentes Una lesión de decúbito (LD), también conocida como «úlcera por presión» o
«escara», es un área de daño tisular localizado causado por una presión no aliviada …

Background Indications for the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) are
broadening with a range of systems now available on the market, including those designed …

Background Delay in fracture healing is a complex clinical and economic issue for patients
and health services. Objectives To assess the incremental effectiveness and costs of bone …

OBJECTIVES: In this article, we describe how to include considerations about resource
utilization when making recommendations according to the Grading of Recommendations …

Background Novel tuberculosis (TB) drugs and the need to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis
(DR-TB) are likely to bring about substantial transformations in TB treatment in coming …