| October 2006 - Vulnerable groups and access to health care
A research summary based on research undertaken by Dixon-Woods et al (2006). The study looked at why vulnerable groups may face greater difficulties in accessing health care, and to help inform solutions to those problems so that access becomes fairer and more uniform across the NHS. Click to download the research summary and the full study. |
| September 2006 - An assessment of the clinical effectiveness, cost and viability of NHS General Practitioners with Special Interest (GPSI) services
A research summary presenting the main findings of two separate studies of GPSI services by Salisbury et al (2005) and Rosen et al (2005). The research aimed to assess the cost-effectiveness of GPSI services and their impact on hospital referral rates and waiting times for appointments. Click to download the research summary and the full study.
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 | October 2005 - Towards faster treatment: reducing attendance and waits at emergency departments.
A research summary presenting the findings of a literature review by Cooke et al (2005). The review investigated the organisational factors that influence attendance and waiting times in A&E. Click to download the research summary and the full study.
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 | January 2005 - Access to health care for carers
A research summary presenting the findings of a literature review by Arskey et al (2004). The review examined the barriers to and ways to improve access to health care for people with learning disabilities. Click to download the research summary and the full study. |
| July 2004 - Access to health care for people with learning disabilities
A research summary outlining the findings of a literature review by Alborz et al (2003). The research highlights the practical aspects to be addressed if people with learning disabilities are to be able to access health services, and makes recommendations for action and further research. Click to download the research summary and the full study. |
