Publications by authors named "Nuttan K Tanna"

Objective: Assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of a diverse population. Identify barriers and facilitators that inform routine vitamin D supplementation and self-care in the community setting.

Design: Cross-sectional online voluntary survey.

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This review considers the evidence base and current knowledge for pharmacological treatment options that are available for pain control in patients with vertebral fractures sustained after a low trauma incident. Due care needs to be taken when considering prescribed options for pain control. The decision should be based on first establishing whether the presentation is one of acute severe pain at the time of a new vertebral fragility fracture incident or whether the complaint is one of the debilitating, longer term chronic back pain syndrome, accompanied by a clinical suspicion of a possible new fracture.

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Objective: To systematically review the literature with the primary aim of identifying behavioural interventions to improve vitamin D stores in children from at-risk ethnic groups.

Design: Review based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42017080932.

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Objective: To determine the potential contribution of a new healthcare practice model, the specialist menopause pharmacist (SMP) role.

Method: Post pilot, the SMP's remit was proposed as combining clinical practice (service delivery) and research studies, with emphasis on strengthening liaison between the secondary and primary care sectors. Action research, a qualitative research technique, was selected to document role development in the first year.

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The evaluation of healthcare practice and service delivery is fraught with difficulties. Service development and/or delivery occurs within socially dynamic settings which are in a continual state of change. Service development also often involves large elements of improvisation.

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