Cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) delivered in group format has attracted less research than CBT delivered on a one-to-one basis. Nevertheless, no doubt influenced by the challenge of limited resources, many centres do offer group therapy based on CBT principles as an alternative or in addition to more traditional CBT delivered to individuals. In England, the Improving Access to Psychological...

SUMMARY The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) informs us that the first-line treatments behavioural psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are non-pharmacological. Although psychotropics used to be main strategy in management behaviours challenge, there has been an increase use biopsychosocial formulations since 2010, now over a dozen choose from. However, many overly ...

Abstract Aim This audit reviewed management practice of patients admitted to Gozo General Hospital with a head injury, see whether guidelines are being followed. Method All GGH injury over twelve-month period (December 2019 – November 2020) were retrospectively reviewed. We used National Institute for Health Care Excellence (NICE) clinical guidance 176 as the standard compare to. Results 61 pat...

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The need for standardised care in diabetes has been highlighted by the development of numerous clinical guidelines and best practice statements from key sources such as the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE, 2004); the Department of Health (Dept of Health, 2001); the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, (SIGN, 2001), and the Royal College of General Practitione...

BACKGROUND The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Technology Appraisal Guidance on spinal cord stimulation (SCS) was published in 2008 and updated in 2012 with no change. This guidance recommends SCS as a cost-effective treatment for patients with neuropathic pain. OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of NICE guidance by comparing SCS uptake in England pre-NICE (2008-2009) and...