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A mixed-method evaluation of a regional quality improvement programme SHarED

The evaluation of SHarED (Supporting High impact users in Emergency Departments) conducted by NIHR ARC West, showed the project reduced ED attendances by 33% and hospital admissions by 67% among high impact users. SHarED successfully promoted better and more integrated care for high impact users and gave practical support to staff working in very difficult environments.

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Survey on preparing to implement a digital breastfeeding app, Anya

We worked with Gloucestershire Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) to support their implementation of Anya, a smartphone parenting and breastfeeding app to help support new mothers and hopefully increase breastfeeding rates in their local communities. As part of a real-world evaluation, a survey was conducted amongst NHS maternity staff to understand their views and surface any concerns in order to inform the rollout.

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Report on heart monitor patch, Zio XT

Our evaluation of North Bristol NHS Trust’s implementation of iRhythm’s Zio device shows it has successfully improved system efficiencies by increasing the number of patients completing the diagnostic pathway, decreasing waiting times for monitoring and identifying cardiac arrhythmias that otherwise would have been missed.

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