Trends in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder research: A bibliometric review of original articles published between 2000 and 2023.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a leading cause of neurodevelopmental disability globally. International organizations have highlighted an urgent need for improved prevention, diagnosis, and support. However, the evidence base needed to inform this is thought to be limited.

Primary care-based interventions for secondary prevention of opioid dependence in patients with chronic non-cancer pain taking pharmaceutical opioids: a systematic review.

Background: Globally, almost one-third of adults with chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) are prescribed opioids. Prevention of opioid dependence among these patients is a public health priority.

Aim: To synthesise the evidence on the effectiveness of primary care-based interventions for secondary prevention of opioid dependence in patients with CNCP who are taking pharmaceutical opioids.

Exploring the associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adolescent cancer risk behaviours in the ALSPAC cohort.

Background: Some modifiable risk factors for cancer originate during adolescence. While there is evidence indicating relationships between adverse childhood experiences and health risk behaviours generally, little is known about how childhood adversity influences the engagement of adolescents in cancer risk behaviours. This study aimed to determine the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and adolescent cancer risk behaviours.

Facilitating a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Excellence: Streamlining Processes to Improve Care.

This article defines evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) and examines the positive impact on patient care when they are in place, as well as the barriers to their implementation. An effective tool, Ovid Synthesis, was created to enable clinicians and administrators to streamline the processes for EBP and QI, provide oversight on the initiatives underway, and enable clinical educators to help nursing staff develop the necessary competencies and successfully execute their EBP and/or QI projects.