BMJ : British medical journal
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Review Meta Analysis
Occupational therapy for patients with problems in personal activities of daily living after stroke: systematic review of randomised trials.
To determine whether occupational therapy focused specifically on personal activities of daily living improves recovery for patients after stroke. ⋯ Occupational therapy focused on improving personal activities of daily living after stroke can improve performance and reduce the risk of deterioration in these abilities. Focused occupational therapy should be available to everyone who has had a stroke.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of paramedic practitioners in attending 999 calls from elderly people in the community: cluster randomised controlled trial.
To evaluate the benefits of paramedic practitioners assessing and, when possible, treating older people in the community after minor injury or illness. Paramedic practitioners have been trained with extended skills to assess, treat, and discharge older patients with minor acute conditions in the community. ⋯ Paramedics with extended skills can provide a clinically effective alternative to standard ambulance transfer and treatment in an emergency department for elderly patients with acute minor conditions.