Health technology assessment : HTA
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Health Technol Assess · Jan 2020
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyGroup cognitive rehabilitation to reduce the psychological impact of multiple sclerosis on quality of life: the CRAMMS RCT.
People with multiple sclerosis have problems with memory and attention. The effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation has not been established. ⋯ Future research should evaluate the selection of those who may benefit from cognitive rehabilitation.
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Health Technol Assess · Jan 2020
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialA group intervention to improve quality of life for people with advanced dementia living in care homes: the Namaste feasibility cluster RCT.
People with advanced dementia who live and die in nursing homes experience variable quality of life, care and dying. There is a need to identify appropriate, cost-effective interventions that facilitate high-quality end-of-life care provision. ⋯ In a full trial, consideration is needed of the appropriate outcome measure that is sensitive to different participant responses, and of clear implementation principles for this person-centred intervention in a nursing home context.
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Health Technol Assess · Jan 2020
Lead-I ECG for detecting atrial fibrillation in patients with an irregular pulse using single time point testing: a systematic review and economic evaluation.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with an increased risk of stroke and congestive heart failure. Lead-I electrocardiogram (ECG) devices are handheld instruments that can be used to detect AF at a single time point in people who present with relevant signs or symptoms. ⋯ The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme.