Optimising the process of knowledge mobilisation in Communities of Practice: recommendations from a (multi-method) qualitative study.

Background: Communities of Practice (CoPs) offer a strategy for mobilising knowledge and integrating evidence-based interventions into musculoskeletal practice, yet little is known about their practical application in this context. This study aimed to (i) explore the process of knowledge mobilisation in the context of a CoP to implement evidence-based interventions in musculoskeletal care and (ii) co-develop recommendations to optimise the process of knowledge mobilisation in CoPs.

Methods: A qualitative study comprising observation of a CoP and related planning meetings (n = 5), and interviews with CoP stakeholders (including clinicians, lay members, managers, commissioners, academics) (n = 15) was undertaken.

Organisation and provision of head and neck cancer surgical services in the United Kingdom: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines.

This is the official guideline endorsed by the surgical specialty associations involved in the care of head and neck cancer patients in the UK. This paper summarises the current state of play in the organisation and provision of head and neck cancer surgical services in the UK.

Molecular cloning, characterization and expression profile of a glutathione peroxidase-like thioredoxin peroxidase (TPxGl) of the rodent malaria parasite Plasmodium berghei.

Glutathione peroxidases (GPx) comprise an important group of redox active proteins with diverse functions, including antioxidant defense and signaling. Although the genome of the malaria parasite Plasmodium does not contain a genuine GPx gene a glutathione peroxidase-like thioredoxin peroxidase (TPx(Gl)) has recently been identified and biochemically characterized in the human malaria parasite P. falciparum.

Variations in radiotherapy delivery in England - evidence from the national radiotherapy dataset.

Aims, Materials And Method: Data in the national radiotherapy dataset for England for 2009-2011 is based upon downloads of activity from every linear accelerator in the country through its oncology management system linked to the local patient administration system to give a full overview of each patient episode.

Results: An analysis of this dataset shows that there is still a considerable variation in radiotherapy activity across the country, with a two-fold variation between the most and least active networks. Lower activity is seen in London and the southeast compared with the rest of the country, but when the data are split between the north and south of the country, no such variation is seen.

Physical activity of young people in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Region: an exploratory study.

Objective: The present study explored the practices of, and perceived barriers to, physical activity of young people living in remote communities in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area of Far North Queensland.

Design And Setting: A cross-sectional survey exploring physical activity practices of children attending primary and secondary schools in two communities in the Torres Strait, Far North Queensland.

Participants: A total of 367 primary and secondary school-aged children (aged 9-16 years).

A new formula for calculating weight in the fetus of < or = 1600 g.

Objective: To develop and test a new formula for estimating weight in the fetus of < or = 1600 g.

Methods: A formula for sonographic estimation of fetal weight was produced retrospectively from 84 singleton fetuses with a birth weight of < or = 1600 g, examined sonographically within 1 week before delivery. Exclusion criteria were multiple pregnancy, intrauterine death and major structural or chromosomal anomalies.

The future for radiography practice.

In evaluating the future face of radiography practice, a historical review of developments to date has been undertaken, together with a look at the changes which will face the profession into the new millennium. This article focuses on changing healthcare provision, changing radiographic practice, the changing face of the healthcare professions and the changing focus of education and training. The opportunities for further development of the profession are explored along with an overview of some of the possible barriers to progress.

Development of the St. George Hospital Memory Disorders Clinic Occupational Therapy Assessment Scale.

The St. George Hospital Memory Disorders Clinic Occupational Therapy Assessment Scale (OTAS) is a performance-based assessment of activities of daily living (ADL) administered in the home environment to monitor function among patients with early cognitive decline. Of the 30 items investigated, 19 items that measured "higher" functional domains were found to be useful in discriminating between subjects.

Oxygen affinity of avian blood.

Oxygen dissociation curves plotted directly on whole blood during oxygenation using a Radiometer DCA 1 gave P50 values of 39.2 +/- 2.2 mm Hg and 51.