Background While it is now apparent clinical sequelae (long COVID) may persist after acute
COVID-19, their nature, frequency and aetiology are poorly characterised. This study aims to …

Background A variety of definitions of evidence-based practice (EBP) exist. However,
definitions are in themselves insufficient to explain the underlying processes of EBP and to …

A systematic review of the effectiveness of adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab for the
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and an economic evaluation of their cost-effectiveness …

Background Oxygen (O 2) is widely used in people with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
Previous systematic reviews concluded that there was insufficient evidence to know whether …

Influenza causes substantial mortality in high-risk groups despite targeted vaccination
programmes. This paper considers whether it is worth vaccinating healthcare workers …

Background Research evidence is insufficient to change physicians' behaviour. In 1996,
Pathman developed a four step model: that physicians need to be aware of, agree with …

Background Interventions to promote mental well-being can bring benefits to the individual
and to society. The Internet can facilitate the large-scale and low-cost delivery of individually …

Critical appraisal is the process of carefully and systematically examining research to judge
its trustworthiness, and its value and relevance in a particular context. It is an essential skill …

Background Funders encourage lay‐volunteer inclusion in research. There are controversy
and resistance, given concerns of role confusion, exploratory methods, and limited evidence …

What we know about diseases, diagnosis, and effective treatments is growing rapidly. Today
health professionals cannot solely rely on what they were first taught if they want to do the …