British medical bulletin
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British medical bulletin · Dec 2023
ReviewInterventions to tackle health inequalities in cardiovascular risks for socioeconomically disadvantaged populations: a rapid review.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has shown significant health inequalities for people with low socioeconomic status associated with more risk factors. This review was to synthesize interventions that targeted CVD risks and outcomes among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations and to understand the impact associated with these interventions. ⋯ Research is needed with mixed evidence using real world evaluation and lived experience combined with health economic evaluation, on both mental and physical health outcomes.
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Participant recruitment to clinical trials is often sub-optimal. Decentralized clinical trials have the potential to address challenges in traditional site-based clinical trial recruitment. ⋯ The focus of development must ensure that the overall impact will widen participation and reduce inequalities in healthcare.
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British medical bulletin · Dec 2023
ReviewElevated mortality among the second-generation (children of migrants) in Europe: what is going wrong? A review.
The 'second-generation' (i.e. the children of migrants) represent one of the fastest growing subpopulations of the child and young adult populations in Europe today. The research so far appears to indicate that their mortality risk is elevated relative to people with non-migrant backgrounds. ⋯ Place more emphasis on the complexity of migration background, specific causes-of-death, and understanding the roles of explanatory factors beyond socioeconomic background.
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British medical bulletin · Dec 2023
ReviewEnhancing patient-centred care in dentistry: a narrative review.
Patient-centred care (PCC) is widely used within the medical setting, but there is a need for more research on PCC implementation in dentistry. ⋯ A theory-derived model of PCC explicitly designed for the dental setting was identified. This serves as a starting point to enhance PCC in dentistry, though further research is needed to empirically test the implementation of this model.
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British medical bulletin · Dec 2023
Addressing the challenges facing the paramedic profession in the United Kingdom.
The paramedic profession within the United Kingdom has been evolving at pace over the last 20 years. While they are most associated with their work in ambulance services, paramedics are now found throughout a range of clinical and academic settings. ⋯ Research to establish perspectives of and about the paramedic profession may assist in developing an understanding of identity and its place within the wider healthcare workforce.