Evaluating the value of intrapartum fetal scalp blood sampling to predict adverse neonatal outcomes: A UK multicentre observational study.

Objective: To evaluate the value of fetal scalp blood sampling (FBS) as an adjunct test to cardiotocography, to predict adverse neonatal outcomes.

Study Design: A multicentre service evaluation observational study in forty-four maternity units in the UK. We collected data retrospectively on pregnant women with singleton pregnancy who received FBS in labour using a standardised data collection tool.

Management of obstetric postpartum hemorrhage: a national service evaluation of current practice in the UK.

Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) continues to be one of the major causes of maternal mortality and morbidity in obstetrics. Variations in practice often lead to adverse maternity outcomes following PPH. Our objective was to assess the current practice in managing PPH in the UK.

An evidence-based approach to hamstring strain injury: a systematic review of the literature.

Background: Hamstring strain injury is a common problem within sport. Despite research interest, knowledge of risks for and management of hamstring strain is limited, as evidenced by high injury rates.

Objective: To present the current best evidence for hamstring strain injury risk factors and the management of hamstring strain injury.

The effectiveness of clinical guideline implementation strategies--a synthesis of systematic review findings.

Objective: To establish the effectiveness of clinical guideline implementation strategies. Data sources/study setting Systematic reviews in full text, English language, 1987-2007, reporting any measure of clinical process change or cost-benefit analysis.

Study Design: Overview of secondary evidence

Data Collection/extraction Methods: Independent critical appraisal using AMSTAR, primary author undertaking all data extraction using a purpose-built form.

Yellow flag scores in a compensable New Zealand cohort suffering acute low back pain.

Background: Despite its high prevalence, most acute low back pain (ALBP) is nonspecific, self-limiting with no definable pathology. Recurrence is prevalent, as is resultant chronicity. Psychosocial factors (yellow flags comprising depression and anxiety, negative pain beliefs, job dissatisfaction) are associated with the development of chronic LBP.