Background Core outcome sets (COS) help to minimise bias in trials and facilitate evidence
synthesis. Delphi surveys are increasingly being used as part of a wider process to reach …

Study aim: The aim of this project is to identify from a range of sources the factors associated
with the success of a health impact assessment (HIA) in integrating health considerations …

Eye disease can be devastating. The most feared impact is sight loss, but in a number of
ophthalmic conditions, there can be wide-ranging systemic, psychological, emotional and social …

Objective To describe the current methods used by English medical schools to identify
prospective medical students for admission to the five year degree course. Design Review study …

Objectives Students from lower socio‐economic circumstances remain under‐represented
in UK medical schools despite recent shifts in other demographic variables and specific …

Background People with chronic conditions experience functional impairment, lower quality
of life, and greater economic hardship and poverty. Social isolation and loneliness are …

Objective To determine whether new programmes developed to widen access to medicine
in the United Kingdom have produced more diverse student populations. Design Population …

Background To be meaningful, a core outcome set (COS) should be relevant to all
stakeholders including patients and carers. This review aimed to explore the methods by which …

Background Pressure garment therapy (PGT) is an established treatment for the prevention
and treatment of hypertrophic scarring; however, there is limited evidence for its effectiveness…

Health impact assessment (HIA) is a multidisciplinary aid to decision-making that assesses
the impact of policy on public health and on health inequalities. Its purpose is to assist …