Download or read book Improving Healthcare Quality in Europe Characteristics Effectiveness and Implementation of Different Strategies written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-17 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, developed by the Observatory together with OECD, provides an overall conceptual framework for understanding and applying strategies aimed at improving quality of care. Crucially, it summarizes available evidence on different quality strategies and provides recommendations for their implementation. This book is intended to help policy-makers to understand concepts of quality and to support them to evaluate single strategies and combinations of strategies.

Download or read book Ten Days to Optimal Health written by Kristina Amelong and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This step-by-step guide to nutritional therapy and colon cleansing includes important self-help strategies for people who want to take responsibility for their own health and well-being. Author Kristina Amelong is a colon hydrotherapist and nutritional counselor who describes her own five-year battle with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the tools she used to recover. The program that Kristina has designed includes the nutritional research work of Dr. Weston A. Price who studied the diets of fourteen traditional societies during the 1930s and 1940s. His goal was to understand what made human beings healthy and what allowed them to have perfect teeth. The food Kristina recommends to readers are the traditional foods that gave health to the populations that Price researched. When people remove accumulated waste material in their bowel, the body can regenerate with the nutrients available in the Weston A. Price diet. Detoxification and simple, nourishing foods cause people to thrive much like the disease-free native cultures that Price studied.

Download or read book The GutSMART Protocol written by Vincent Pedre and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take back control of your health—starting with the foundation for ultimate well-being: your gut and its microbiome. Use the GutSMART Quiz to evaluate your gut-related wellness and get a personalized 14-day meal plan and food lists based on your GutSMART Score. When you heal your gut, you heal your body. With The GutSMART Protocol’s two-week reset, it’s easier than ever to heal your gut to gain more energy, achieve easier weight loss, revitalize your health, and even boost your mood and mental performance. "America’s Gut Doctor" Vincent Pedre, MD, author of Happy Gut, updates us on the latest research about the gut, the microbiome, and the way our environment impacts our health, then translates the science into actionable and easy-to-apply advice for how to eat (and more!). Turbocharge your journey toward optimal gut (and total) wellness with proven tools, including: The GutSMART Quiz to determine your level of gut-related health dysfunction Categorized food lists for the three GutSMART Score types, making it easy to shop for your gut type 65 mouth-watering, gut-healing recipes from clinical nutritionist and chef Lee Holmes 14-day personalized meal plans customizable for any diet, from vegan to paleo Science-backed breathwork and meditation exercises to destress and further improve gut health Excellent health starts with the gut! The GutSMART Protocol is your first-of-its-kind personalized, food-based gut-healing plan for achieving a happy, healthy gut, in a happy body with a happy mind. The past several years have seen an explosion in gut microbiome research, and the powerful role the gut plays in whole-body health has never been more clear. What’s less clear is how to use that information day to day to actually improve the way you feel—that’s where this book comes in. Good health starts with the gut. The GutSMART Protocol is your food-based healing plan for achieving a happy gut.

Download or read book WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour written by and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Evidence Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice written by Marie Boltz, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-03-28 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of one of the premier references for geriatric nurses in hospital, long-term, and community settings delivers current guidelines, real-life case studies, and evidence-based protocols developed by master educators and practitioners. With a focus on improving quality of care, cost-effectiveness, and outcome, the fifth edition is updated to provide the most current information about care of common clinical conditions and issues in older patients. Several new expert contributors present current guidelines about hip fractures, frailty, perioperative and postoperative care, palliative care, and senior-friendly emergency departments. Additionally, chapters have been reorganized to enhance logical flow of content and easy information retrieval. Protocols, systematically tested by more than 300 participating NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders) hospitals‚ are organized in a consistent format and include an overview, evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies, and an illustrative case study with discussion. Additionally, protocols are embedded within chapter text, providing the context and detailed evidence for each. Chapter objectives, annotated references,and evidence ratings for each protocol are provided along with resources for additional study. New to the Fifth Edition: Reorganized to enhance logical flow of information and ease of use Updated and revised Includes new contributions from expert educators and practitioners Provides new chapters on perioperative and postoperative care, general surgical care, care of hip fracture, palliative care, and the senior-friendly emergency department Key Features: Includes PowerPoints and a test bank for instructors Delivers evidence-based, current guidelines and protocols for care of common clinical conditions in the older person Illustrates the application of clinical protocols to real-life practice through case studies and discussion Edited by nationally known geriatric leaders who are endorsed by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing and NICHE Written for nursing students, nurse leaders, and practitioners at all levels, including those in specialty roles

Download or read book Optimal Health Guidelines written by John R. Lee and published by . This book was released on 1999-08 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care provide health-care workers (HCWs), hospital administrators and health authorities with a thorough review of evidence on hand hygiene in health care and specific recommendations to improve practices and reduce transmission of pathogenic microorganisms to patients and HCWs. The present Guidelines are intended to be implemented in any situation in which health care is delivered either to a patient or to a specific group in a population. Therefore, this concept applies to all settings where health care is permanently or occasionally performed, such as home care by birth attendants. Definitions of health-care settings are proposed in Appendix 1. These Guidelines and the associated WHO Multimodal Hand Hygiene Improvement Strategy and an Implementation Toolkit (http://www.who.int/gpsc/en/) are designed to offer health-care facilities in Member States a conceptual framework and practical tools for the application of recommendations in practice at the bedside. While ensuring consistency with the Guidelines recommendations, individual adaptation according to local regulations, settings, needs, and resources is desirable. This extensive review includes in one document sufficient technical information to support training materials and help plan implementation strategies. The document comprises six parts.

Download or read book Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2009 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidance is an update of WHO global influenza preparedness plan: the role of WHO and recommendations for national measures before and during pandemics, published March 2005 (WHO/CDS/CSR/GIP/2005.5).

Download or read book Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-06-16 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in medical, biomedical and health services research have reduced the level of uncertainty in clinical practice. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) complement this progress by establishing standards of care backed by strong scientific evidence. CPGs are statements that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care. These statements are informed by a systematic review of evidence and an assessment of the benefits and costs of alternative care options. Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust examines the current state of clinical practice guidelines and how they can be improved to enhance healthcare quality and patient outcomes. Clinical practice guidelines now are ubiquitous in our healthcare system. The Guidelines International Network (GIN) database currently lists more than 3,700 guidelines from 39 countries. Developing guidelines presents a number of challenges including lack of transparent methodological practices, difficulty reconciling conflicting guidelines, and conflicts of interest. Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust explores questions surrounding the quality of CPG development processes and the establishment of standards. It proposes eight standards for developing trustworthy clinical practice guidelines emphasizing transparency; management of conflict of interest ; systematic review-guideline development intersection; establishing evidence foundations for and rating strength of guideline recommendations; articulation of recommendations; external review; and updating. Clinical Practice Guidelines We Can Trust shows how clinical practice guidelines can enhance clinician and patient decision-making by translating complex scientific research findings into recommendations for clinical practice that are relevant to the individual patient encounter, instead of implementing a one size fits all approach to patient care. This book contains information directly related to the work of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), as well as various Congressional staff and policymakers. It is a vital resource for medical specialty societies, disease advocacy groups, health professionals, private and international organizations that develop or use clinical practice guidelines, consumers, clinicians, and payers.

Download or read book Implementing Strategies to Enhance Public Health Surveillance of Physical Activity in the United States written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical activity has far-reaching benefits for physical, mental, emotional, and social health and well-being for all segments of the population. Despite these documented health benefits and previous efforts to promote physical activity in the U.S. population, most Americans do not meet current public health guidelines for physical activity. Surveillance in public health is the ongoing systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of outcome-specific data, which can then be used for planning, implementation and evaluation of public health practice. Surveillance of physical activity is a core public health function that is necessary for monitoring population engagement in physical activity, including participation in physical activity initiatives. Surveillance activities are guided by standard protocols and are used to establish baseline data and to track implementation and evaluation of interventions, programs, and policies that aim to increase physical activity. However, physical activity is challenging to assess because it is a complex and multidimensional behavior that varies by type, intensity, setting, motives, and environmental and social influences. The lack of surveillance systems to assess both physical activity behaviors (including walking) and physical activity environments (such as the walkability of communities) is a critical gap. Implementing Strategies to Enhance Public Health Surveillance of Physical Activity in the United States develops strategies that support the implementation of recommended actions to improve national physical activity surveillance. This report also examines and builds upon existing recommended actions.

Download or read book Redesigning the Process for Establishing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-12-16 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What foods should Americans eat to promote their health, and in what amounts? What is the scientific evidence that supports specific recommendations for dietary intake to reduce the risk of multifactorial chronic disease? These questions are critically important because dietary intake has been recognized to have a role as a key determinant of health. As the primary federal source of consistent, evidence-based information on dietary practices for optimal nutrition, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have the promise to empower Americans to make informed decisions about what and how much they eat to improve health and reduce the risk of chronic disease. The adoption and widespread translation of the DGA requires that they be universally viewed as valid, evidence-based, and free of bias and conflicts of interest to the extent possible. However, this has not routinely been the case. A first short report meant to inform the 2020 review cycle explored how the advisory committee selection process can be improved to provide more transparency, eliminate bias, and include committee members with a range of viewpoints. This second and final report recommends changes to the DGA process to reduce and manage sources of bias and conflicts of interest, improve timely opportunities for engagement by all interested parties, enhance transparency, and strengthen the science base of the process.

Download or read book The Wahls Protocol written by Terry Wahls M.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully expanded with new information and updated research, a clear prescriptive guide about how to beat autoimmune conditions using functional medicine and nutrient-rich foods, from a doctor, researcher, and sufferer of progressive multiple sclerosis. The Wahls Protocol has become a sensation, transforming the lives of people with autoimmune diseases. Now in this fully revised edition, Dr. Terry Wahls outlines the latest research that validates the program and offers new, powerful tools to arm readers and help them achieve total health. The Wahls Protocol comes out of Dr. Wahls' own quest to treat the debilitating symptoms she experiences as a sufferer of progressive MS. Informed by science, she began using Paleo principles as guidelines for her unique, nutrient-rich plan. This book shares Dr. Wahls' astonishing personal story of recovery and details the program, with up-to-date research she's now conducting at the University of Iowa. Split into three different levels, this updated edition allows readers to choose the modified Wahls Diet if they're new to the regime, the Wahls Paleo Diet if they're ready to amp up their health, or the more advanced Wahls Paleo Plus Diet if they need more aggressive treatment. They can also incorporate the just-added Wahls Elimination Diet into their plan to pinpoint individual food sensitivities, so their diet is as personal as ever. With new recipes and content on intermittent fasting and how the protocol impacts the microbiome, The Wahls Protocol is a key addition to the "whole food" revolution, and a deeply moving, results-driven testimonial to the healing power of food.

Download or read book Natural Medicine Optimal Wellness written by Jonathan V. Wright and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-04-24 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine having holistic physicians at your fingertips to answer your medical questions. With Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness, you do. For each condition, you’ll sit in on a consultation between Dr. Jonathan Wright and a patient seeking advice. By the conclusion of each visit, you’ll have a complete understanding of why Dr. Wright prescribes particular natural treatments. Then, in a separate commentary, Dr. Alan Gaby follows up with an analysis of the scientific evidence behind the treatments discussed, enabling you to make informed decisions about your health. If you wish to receive the best of care from the best of physicians, Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness is the natural choice for your personal library of health and wellness books.

Download or read book WHO guideline on self care interventions for health and well being written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-care interventions are among the most promising and exciting new approaches to improve health and well-being, both from a health systems perspective and for people who use these interventions. The World Health Organization (WHO) uses the following working definition of self-care: Self-care is the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health worker. The scope of self-care as described in this definition includes health promotion; disease prevention and control; self-medication; providing care to dependent persons; seeking hospital/specialist/primary care if necessary; and rehabilitation, including palliative care. It includes a range of self-care modes and approaches. While this is a broad definition that includes many activities, it is important for health policy to recognize the importance of self-care, especially where it intersects with health systems and health professionals. Worldwide, an estimated shortage of 18 million health workers is anticipated by 2030, a record 130 million people are currently in need of humanitarian assistance, and disease outbreaks are a constant global threat. At least 400 million people worldwide lack access to the most essential health services, and every year 100 million people are plunged into poverty because they have to pay for health care out of their own pockets. There is an urgent need to find innovative strategies that go beyond the conventional health sector response. While "self-care" is not a new term or concept, self-care interventions have the potential to increase choice, when they are accessible and affordable, and they can also provide more opportunities for individuals to make informed decisions regarding their health and health care. In humanitarian settings, for example, due to lack of or limited health infrastructure and medical services in the crisis-affected areas, self-care could play an important role to improve health-related outcomes. Self-care also builds upon existing movements, such as task sharing, which are powerful strategies to support health systems.

Download or read book The Timeless Guide written by Dr. Sage Evergreen and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embrace the Secrets to Eternal Vitality Immerse yourself in The Timeless Guide: Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life, your ultimate roadmap to thriving across the decades. This meticulously curated book offers a treasure trove of actionable insights, grounded in the latest scientific discoveries and enriched by time-honored wisdom. Have you ever wondered why some people age gracefully while others struggle? The answers lie within the pages of this comprehensive guide. Start with an enlightening journey through the Science of Longevity, where you will uncover the mysteries of aging and learn about key longevity biomarkers. Knowledge is power, and understanding these fundamentals sets the stage for transformative health. Your diet plays a pivotal role in your lifespan. Dive deep into Nutrition for a Long Life, where the emphasis on whole foods, superfoods, and antioxidant-rich ingredients will elevate your dietary habits. Discover the intricacies of anti-inflammatory nutrients and the fascinating role of fasting, and witness how these components synergize to extend your vitality. Empower your body with tailored physical activity regimens. Explore the benefits of various exercises that promote longevity, from strength training and cardiovascular workouts to flexibility and balance. Simultaneously, nurture your mind by mastering Mental Health techniques, including stress management, sleep hygiene, and mindfulness practices. No journey toward a long life is complete without acknowledging the significance of The Social Connection. Foster meaningful relationships and learn how social bonds influence your well-being. Additionally, optimize your living space through the guidance in Environmental Factors, minimizing toxin exposure for a healthier home. Bridging ancient traditions and emerging science, this guide weaves together holistic approaches and modern innovations. Understand your unique genetic blueprint with Personalized Medicine and adopt preventative healthcare strategies that keep you ahead of potential health issues. Further, find inspiration in real-life stories from those who have lived beyond a century, gleaning invaluable lessons from their experiences. The book culminates in practical, everyday tips, guiding you toward daily habits that fortify your health. From invigorating morning routines to restful evening wind-downs, each element nurtures your body and mind with purpose and passion. Open the door to a life brimming with vigor and longevity. Let The Timeless Guide be your trusted companion on the path to a healthier, happier you.

Download or read book Evidence Based Practice for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-11-28 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When communities face complex public health emergencies, state local, tribal, and territorial public health agencies must make difficult decisions regarding how to effectively respond. The public health emergency preparedness and response (PHEPR) system, with its multifaceted mission to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from public health emergencies, is inherently complex and encompasses policies, organizations, and programs. Since the events of September 11, 2001, the United States has invested billions of dollars and immeasurable amounts of human capital to develop and enhance public health emergency preparedness and infrastructure to respond to a wide range of public health threats, including infectious diseases, natural disasters, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear events. Despite the investments in research and the growing body of empirical literature on a range of preparedness and response capabilities and functions, there has been no national-level, comprehensive review and grading of evidence for public health emergency preparedness and response practices comparable to those utilized in medicine and other public health fields. Evidence-Based Practice for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response reviews the state of the evidence on PHEPR practices and the improvements necessary to move the field forward and to strengthen the PHEPR system. This publication evaluates PHEPR evidence to understand the balance of benefits and harms of PHEPR practices, with a focus on four main areas of PHEPR: engagement with and training of community-based partners to improve the outcomes of at-risk populations after public health emergencies; activation of a public health emergency operations center; communication of public health alerts and guidance to technical audiences during a public health emergency; and implementation of quarantine to reduce the spread of contagious illness.

Download or read book WHO global air quality guidelines written by Weltgesundheitsorganisation and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main objective of these updated global guidelines is to offer health-based air quality guideline levels, expressed as long-term or short-term concentrations for six key air pollutants: PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide. In addition, the guidelines provide interim targets to guide reduction efforts of these pollutants, as well as good practice statements for the management of certain types of PM (i.e., black carbon/elemental carbon, ultrafine particles, particles originating from sand and duststorms). These guidelines are not legally binding standards; however, they provide WHO Member States with an evidence-informed tool, which they can use to inform legislation and policy. Ultimately, the goal of these guidelines is to help reduce levels of air pollutants in order to decrease the enormous health burden resulting from the exposure to air pollution worldwide.