A randomised controlled trial of SAFMEDS to improve musculoskeletal radiology interpretation.

Introduction: This study examined the impact of a Say-All-Fast-Minute-Everyday-Shuffled (SAFMEDS) intervention on musculoskeletal radiology interpretation ability. It addressed two research questions: 1) what degree of performance improvement in musculoskeletal radiology interpretation does SAFMEDS engender beyond usual teaching? and; 2) does the degree of improvement differ for participants who achieve behavioural fluency and those who do not?

Materials And Methods: This study used a pragmatic randomised controlled trial design. Third-year medical students were randomised to either an intervention group (n = 22), who received SAFMEDS and usual teaching, or a control group (n = 20), who received usual teaching only.

Blood pressure control in patients with a previous stroke/transient ischaemic attack in primary care in Ireland: a cross sectional study.

Background: Uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) is an important modifiable risk factor for recurrent stroke. Secondary prevention measures when implemented can reduce stroke re-occurrence by 80%. However, hypertension control rates remain sub-optimal, and little data is available from primary care where most management occurs.