Evidence Search Archive
This is an archive of Evidence Searches carried out by Knowledge Services over the last few years. The searches are grouped under subject headings to make them accessible and easy to find. Please bear in mind that these searches are useful as starting points to identify the scope of a search, keywords etc. they are not up to date and if currency is important, you can request a re-run of the search through Knowledge Services.
Disclaimer: We hope that you find these searches useful. Whilst care has been taken in selecting the articles found during these searches, Knowledge Services is not responsible for the content or accuracy of the attached information. Also, whilst every endeavour has been made to carry out a comprehensive search of the available literature, Knowledge Services cannot guarantee that the search has found all relevant evidence available. The results are a snapshot and may be subject to change with the addition, withdrawal and post-publication editing of papers.
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Children and Young People
LA Children’s Disability Teams
Younger age groups and the correlation between vaccine take up and illness
Young people mental health – look at national and local trends
What are the barriers and motivators for the uptake of vaccines in young people?
Clinical
Risks of thickeners in dysphagia
Is home pulse oximetry monitoring useful in any disease
Elderly
Older people and age friendly including the use of local businesses and the High Streets
Environment
Public Health’s role in preventing climate change
Health Protection
What are the barriers and motivators for the uptake of vaccines in young people?
Housing and Town Planning
Urban regeneration and gentrification
Mental Health
Mental Health or Wellbeing Café’s
Obesity and Weight Management
High risk groups with weight management issues
Effective behaviour modification interventions for diabetes
Perception of diabetes and NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Physical Activity
Public Health
Public Health’s role in preventing climate change
Workplace health, national & regional
Effective behaviour modification interventions for diabetes
Is home pulse oximetry monitoring useful in any disease