NIHR Summaries

Findings of a systematic review by the National Institute for Health Research comparing the use of ‘liberal’ and ‘conservative’ oxygen therapies and their impact on patient mortality

Cannabinoids can reduce seizures in some people with severe, drug-resistant epilepsy, but they increase the risk of adverse events, according to a review summarised by an NIHR Signal

Vital-signs observations in hospital patients are missed or delayed at night, but the reasons for this have not been established. Interviews with 17 nursing staff shed light on the question

The quality of life of carers looking after people with dementia is most improved when they are supported by a case manager with a background in nursing, according to an analysis summarised by an NIHR Signal

Many UK hospitals have introduced 12-hour shifts. The research summarised here looks at the evidence on the effects of different aspects of shift work on patient and staff

A body mass index above normal is linked with a higher rate of hospital admission in women, according to a study that has been summarised in a National Institute for Health Research Signal

A review summarised by a National Institute for Health Research Signal examines whether enriching hospital food with energy or protein can improve nutrition in older people in hospital

Faced with nurse shortages, hospitals often use flexible staffing approaches. What does the evidence tell us about their risks and benefits?

A meta-analysis summarised by a National Institute for Health Research Signal reviews the impact of lifestyle change and medication in individuals at increased risk of diabetes

To try to respond to pressures in emergency departments and urgent care, new roles have been introduced and the skill mix altered. What is the evidence around these changes?