Journal of Clinical Effectiveness: Volume 2 Issue 2

Users' views in theory and in practice

Sarah Conning, Deborah Fellowes, Helen Sheldon

This article describes two approaches to obtaining the views of users of health services: the self‐completion questionnaire and the focus group. The theoretical framework of each…

A pragmatic approach to user involvement in clinical audit — making it happen

Marion Judd

The quality of clinical care is a fundamental issue for both providers and recipients. It seems logical for the parties to collaborate. Increasing understanding of each other's…

Total hip replacement: not just for Christmas

David H. Sochart, Martyn L. Porter

The decision to offer joint replacement surgery should be viewed as entering into a long‐term relationship rather than a brief encounter. The rise of consumerism allied to the…

Is systematic osteoporosis prevention and detection possible in a district hospital?

Thomas J. Ulahannan, Linda A. Lavelle

Osteoporosis demands systematic management for optimum use of resources. Guidelines from the Primary Care Rheumatology Society (PCRS) aim to improve its diagnosis and treatment…

Improving the care of patients without spleens in a district

Colin Bradshaw, Eileen Murray

Patients without spleens are at risk of septicaemia which is largely preventable by vaccination and prophylactic antibiotics as detailed in several recent guidelines. This study…

Rapid and responsive health technology assessment: the development and evaluation process in the South and West region of England

Lesley Best, Andrew Stevens, Duncan Colin‐Jones

The Development and Evaluation Committee (DEC) provides local guidance on the value of new and existing health care technologies, including drugs, devices, procedures and health…