Publications by authors named "B E Leach"
Background: General medical practitioners and other staff at primary care medical practices have an important role in facilitating patient access to online services in the National Health Service in England. These services range from online ordering of repeat prescriptions to conducting online consultations with health care professionals. We have defined "digital facilitation" as that range of processes, procedures, and personnel that seeks to support patients in their uptake and use of online services.
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- The study aimed to find environmental features linked to higher rates of drug-related fatalities and created a risk score based on these features.
- Researchers analyzed overdose data from St. Louis County, using Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) to determine how proximity to various places affected overdose risk, separating data by drug type and race of decedents.
- Key findings revealed that fatalities were notably higher near hotels/motels, foreclosures, and restaurants, with specific patterns differing by race, suggesting that certain built environments reflect social conditions that contribute to overdose risk.
This study aimed to assess and comparatively analyse two menus from a Young Offenders Institution (YOI). One menu from 2019, and one from 2022, with the objective of identifying any improvements in meeting dietary guidelines. Cross-sectional and comparative analysis.
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- The study investigates 'digital facilitation' in NHS primary care, aimed at improving patient access and usage of online services in England.
- It explores various models of digital facilitation, identifying their benefits and challenges, particularly focusing on patients with mental health conditions.
- The research employs mixed methods, including surveys and interviews, involving a large sample of health staff and patients across four regions, aiming to develop a framework for evaluating these digital interventions.