Showing 281-296 of 296 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Healthcare management and organization 
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation for treating depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2002
Transcranial magnetic stimulation can either excite or inhibit cortical areas of the brain, depending on whether the speed of the repetitive stimulation is applied at high or low frequencies. It has been used for physiological studies and it has also been
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) versus placebo for chronic low‐back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Oct-2008
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) was introduced more than 30 years ago as a therapeutic adjunct to the pharmacological management of pain. However, despite widespread use, its effectiveness in chronic low-back pain (LBP) is still controv
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for acute pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2015
This is a second update of a Cochrane Review originally published in Issue 2, 2009. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a non-pharmacological agent, based on delivering low voltage electrical currents to the skin. TENS is used by people
- Transfusion thresholds for guiding red blood cell transfusion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Dec-2021
The optimal haemoglobin threshold for use of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in anaemic patients remains an active field of research. Blood is a scarce resource, and in some countries, transfusions are less safe than in others because of inadequate test
- Transient neurological symptoms (TNS) following spinal anaesthesia with lidocaine versus other local anaesthetics in adult surgical patients: a network meta‐analysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Dec-2019
Spinal anaesthesia has been implicated as one of the possible causes of neurological complications following surgical procedures. This painful condition, occurring during the immediate postoperative period, is termed transient neurological symptoms (TNS)
- Transverse verses midline incisions for abdominal surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Oct-2005
The choice of surgical incision in the abdomen is determined by access. It has been suggested that other parameters such as recovery and complication rate may be influenced by utilising a transverse or oblique rather than a midline incision. However, ther
- Type of incision for below knee amputation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Apr-2014
Below knee amputation (BKA) may be necessary in patients with advanced critical limb ischaemia or diabetic foot sepsis in whom no other treatment option is available. There is no consensus as to which surgical technique achieves the maximum rehabilitation
- Use of plastic adhesive drapes during surgery for preventing surgical site infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2015
Surgical site infection has been estimated to occur in about 15% of clean surgery and 30% of contaminated surgery cases. Using plastic adhesive drapes to protect the wound from organisms that may be present on the surrounding skin during surgery is one st
- Using alternative statistical formats for presenting risks and risk reductions
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Feb-2012
The success of evidence-based practice depends on the clear and effective communication of statistical information.
- Workload and surgeon´s specialty for outcome after colorectal cancer surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2012
A large body of research has focused on investigating the effects of healthcare provider volume and specialization on patient outcomes including outcomes of colorectal cancer surgery. However there is conflicting evidence about the role of such healthcare
- Workplace interventions to prevent work disability in workers on sick leave
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Sep-2015
Work disability has serious consequences for individuals as well as society. It is possible to facilitate resumption of work by reducing barriers to return to work (RTW) and promoting collaboration with key stakeholders. This review was first published in
- Wound drainage for caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Dec-2013
Subcutaneous and sub rectus sheath wound drains are sometimes used in women who have undergone caesarean section. The indications for using drains vary by clinician.
- Wound drains following thyroid surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Aug-2008
The nature and indications for thyroid surgery vary and a perceived risk of haemorrhage post-surgery is one reason why wound drains are frequently inserted. However when a significant bleed occurs, wound drains may become blocked and the drain does not ob
- Written and verbal information versus verbal information only for patients being discharged from acute hospital settings to home
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Oct-2003
It is becoming commonplace for patients to be discharged earlier from acute hospital settings to their own homes and be required to manage various aspects of their own care. This has increased the need for detailed information to be given to patients and/
- Written information about individual medicines for consumers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Apr-2009
Medicines are the most common intervention in most health services. As with all treatments, those taking medicines need sufficient information: to enable them to take and use the medicines effectively, to understand the potential harms and benefits, and t
- Yoga for epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Oct-2017
This is an updated version of the original Cochrane Review published in the Cochrane Library, Issue 5, 2015.
