2008

Effectiveness of Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) Units

2008

Raspberry juice or raspberry cordial for the prevention of gastroenteritis

2007

Infrared tympanic thermometers versus digital electronic or infrared axillary thermometers for temperature recording in children

2007

Factors affecting the accuracy of infrared tympanic thermometers and digital electronic or infrared axillary temperature recording in children

2007

Analgesic use in Acute Abdominal Pain

2007

Diagnostic Imaging in Acute Low Back Pain

2007

Integration of Overseas Trained Doctors

2007

Telephone assessment and councelling as a strategy to reduce waiting times for adults requiring counselling services

2007

Mycophenolate Mefetil for Interstitial Lung Disease in Scleroderma

2007

Test weighing of healthy, full-term newborns

2007

Botulinum toxin A for treating detrusor overactivity

2007

Coordination of Care for Children with Chronic Conditions and Complex Health Needs

2007

Activated Protein C for the Treatment of Sepsis

2007

Single or Double Checking for Hospital procedures

2006

Single or Double Checking of Medications

2006

Antibiotics for bloody diarrgoea in children

2006

Breath-a-tech vs Volumatic spacers in paediatric asthma

2006

Guidelines for foetal alcohol disorders

2006

Gastric feeding tubes in neonates - position assessment

2006

Gastric feeding tubes in neonates - placement methods

2006

Assessment of Mycophenolate for Lupus Nephritis Treatment

2005

Repeat doses of adrenaline in cardiac arrest in children

2005

Aspiration of nasogastric tubes in infants

2005

Medical staffing of paediatric Short Stay Units

2005

Do WHO guidelines improve care for children

2004

The accuracy of Bioelectric impedance analysis in assessing fat free mass in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

2004

Intravenous or Nasogastric rapid rehydration for children with gastroenteritis

2003

Oral or Intravenous Cyclophosphamide for Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?

2003

Carbonated drinks as first-line therapy for esophageal foreign bodies presenting to the emergency department.

2003

Oxygen versus medical air for nebulisers in patients with COPD

2003

Assessing the effectiveness of total parenteral nutrition for simultaneous renal and pancreatic transplant patients

2003

Multidisciplinary care for chronic low back pain

2003

Is a digital rectal examination necessary in conscious trauma patients with no clinical evidence of a pelvic fracture or neurological abnormality?

2003

Diagnosing iron deficiency in patients with chronic renal failure.

2003

Effectiveness of assistive equipment in patients discharged from acute facilities.

2003

The Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine (MM) and Autism

2003

Vasospasm following subarachnoid haemorrhage: papaverine infusion, nimodipine infusion or balloon angioplasty?

2003

Pre & postoperative blood glucose levels and the risk of deep surgical infection 

2003

Dipstick urinalysis for screening of childhood urinary tract infection

2003

Rehabilitation for postural deformity in Parkinson's disease

2003

Phototherapy in the home for jaundiced neonates

2003

The effectiveness of vacuum assisted closure (VAC) in wound healing

2003

Magnesium prophylaxis in cardiac surgery patients

2003

Risk of cerebral herniation due to lumbar puncture in children with suspected meningitis.

2003

Assessing long-term therapy for the treatment of adult survivors of childhood abuse  

2003

Neural mobilisation after lumbar decompression  

2002

Hip resurfacing in patients with osteoarthritis

2002

Is cognistat (neuro-behavioural cognitive status exam) a superior cognitive screen than the mini-mental state exam in adult patients?

2002

'Open' versus 'closed' systems for enteral feeding

2002

Exercise therapy for the treatment of chronic low back pain

2002

Optimum number of consecutive nights for shift workers

2002

The benefit of moving antenatal classes out of the hospital into the community

2002

Outpatient multidisciplinary pulmonary rehabilitation program for patients with chronic respiratory conditions

2002

Flushing of PICC lines

2002

Gout or uric acid are cardiac risk factors?

2002

Clopidogrel and bleeding during CABG

2002

Anticoagulation prophylaxis for DVT and PE in neurosurgery

2002

Infection control liaison (link) programs improve patient infection rates

2002

Lavender oil for perineal healing following childbirth

2002

Calendula for perineal healing following childbirth

2002

Proton pump inhibitors versus H2 antagonists or placebo in treating bleeding peptic ulcer

2002

Cognitive behaviour therapy in the emergency department for patients with suicidal behavior

2002

Comparative incidence of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia syndrome (hits) with unfractionated heparin and low molecular weight heparin and low molecular weight heparin

2002

Metformin associated lactic acidosis following administration of intravenous contrast media

2002

Validity of venous thromboembolism risk factor assessment model as described by motykie et al (2000)

2002

Early ambulation after cardiac surgery

2002

Antibiotic therapy for acute appendicitis:  ampicillin, metronidazole plus gentamycin versus cephalosporin

2002

Splints/orthotics for upper extremities in adult rheumatoid arthritis

2002

Splints/orthotics in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis 

2002

Laser resection of T1-T2 N0 glottic cancer versus conventional radical radiotherapy

2002

Scoring systems for assessing postoperative risk in colorectal surgery

2002

Prone positioning of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

2002

Bolus versus continuous infusion of antibiotics in paediatric patients and its effect on intravenous access patency

2002

Mini mental state examination in predicting discharge destination for geriatric patients

2002

Percutaneous vertebroplasty in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures

2002

Tourniquets and cross infection in phlebotomy

2001

Chronic fatigue syndrome - exercise and cognitive behaviour therapies

2001

Disposable or reusable gowns and drapes and surgical site infections

2001

"Day of surgery" versus "day before" admission for cardiac surgery

2001

Magnets for the alleviating chronic muscular pain

2001

Time to commencement of oral feeding following laryngectomy

2001

Intermittent calf compression versus electrical calf stimulation in preventing deep venous thrombosis in high-risk surgical patients

2001

Hiprex and vitamin C in the management of urethral catheters

2001

Postoperative management of cardiac surgery patients in recovery rooms versus intensive care units

2001

Contraception for protection from exposure to chemotherapy products in body fluids

2001

Risk of cross infection with shared infant feeding equipment

2001

Aminocaproic acid for post-thrombolytic cerebral bleeds

2001

Heel prick versus venipuncture for blood sampling in neonates

2001

Cognitive impairment in Friedreich's ataxia

2001

Kangaroo versus standard care for low birth weight infants

2001

Electroconvulsive therapy for bipolar mood disorders during pregnancy

2001

Infant formula versus breast milk for the prevention of allergies in neonates

2001

Mood stabilisers for bipolar mood disorders during pregnancy

2001

Needleless versus conventional intravenous systems

2001

Risk of cancer in ulcerative colitis

2001

Ropivacaine versus bupivacaine as an intercostal block for pain management in adult cardiac surgery patients

2001

Femoral nerve block for pain relief in patients with femoral neck fractures

2001

Allied health interventions for Friedreich's ataxia

2001

Octreotide for enteric and pancreatic fistulae

2001

Sensory integration therapy for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

2001

Early Intervention in Premature Infants

2001

Thorough cleaning of non-critical patient equipment

2001

Botulinum toxin A for upper limb spasticity in children with cerebral palsy

2001

Low molecular weight heparin versus unfractionated heparin for haemofiltration

2001

Anticoagulation therapy and risk of cerebral haemorrhage in patients with cerebral metastases

2001

Below-knee versus full-length thromboembolic deterrent garments for preventing deep venous thrombosis

2001

Birth stools and the risk of perineal tears in women in the second stage of labour

2001

Gestalt therapy for emotional well-being in psychological therapy candidates

2001

Ultrasonography in the diagnosis of calf vein thrombosis

2001

Colloid or crystalloid solutions for fluid resuscitation

2001

Therapy, counselling, or group work for women victims of domestic violence

2001

Venous versus arterial blood gases in the assessment of acidosis

2001

Fast-tracking "on-pump" coronary artery bypass surgery patients

2001

Coenzyme Q10 for muscle dystrophy

2001

Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for facial blushing

2001

Skin or tissue necrosis following traction splints for fractures of the femoral shaft

2001

Ultrasound or venogram for diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis

2001

Acetylcysteine for the prevention of reduced renal function caused by contrast agents

2001

Laser therapy for tendinitis

2001

Shoulder supports for hypotonicity following stroke

2001

Safety of open versus closed laparoscopic techniques

2000

Thoracotomy versus thoracoscopy for empyema in children

2000

Computer assisted decision support systems for improved clinical outcomes

2000

Carotid stenting versus carotid endarterectomy for stroke prevention in patients with carotid stenosis

2000

Observations for normal term neonates

2000

Bleeding patterns with long term hormone replacement therapy and their correlations with endometrial pathology

2000

Language and speech deficits in adolescents with mental health problems

2000

Nurse-initiated x-rays of possible limb fractures in emergency departments

2000

Prophylactic b-adrenergic blocking agents given perioperatively for preventing post-operative cardiac adverse events

2000

Transvaginal ultrasound for detecting endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women taking hormone replacement therapy

2000

What is the optimal position for patients with drug induced or non drug induced partial or total paralysis in intensive care unit

2000

Single dose dexamethasone for preventing relapse of migraine

2000

What is the incidence of temporary epicardial pacemakers requiring troubleshooting

2000

Smoke plume from laser or electric surgical procedures as a health hazard

2000

Carbogen gas for sudden sensorineural hearing loss

2000

Low molecular weight heparin versus unfractionated heparin for pulmonary thromboembolism

2000

Prevention of pressure ulcers

2000

Computer assisted decision support systems for continuing medical education

2000

Dressings moistened with sodium hypochlorite (Dakin's) solution for improved wound healing

2000

Intravenous corticosteroids as initial management for acute exacerbations of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

2000

Low molecular weight heparin (subcutaneous) versus unfractionated heparin (intravenous) for unstable angina [update]

2000

DTPA scans for the diagnosis of haemolytic-uraemic syndrome in children

2000

Infection risk in femoral fractures following surgical delays of more than 12 hours

2000

Nasogastric tube placement

2000

Prophylactic beta-adrenergic blocking agents given perioperatively for preventing postoperative cardiac adverse events

2000

Antibiotics and steroids for pain and haemorrhaging after tonsillectomy

2000

Occlusive dressing for reducing infections in surgical wounds

2000

Minimal or mild endometriosis and the risk of infertility

2000

Intrathecal baclofen for spasticity

2000

Clonidine in epidural and intrathecal catheters

2000

Prophylactic routine anticoagulant therapy for hysterectomies in low-risk women

2000

Route of delivery for preterm breech infants

2000

High dose follicle stimulating hormone for stimulation of ovulation in assisted reproduction

1999

Bisphosphonates for children and adolescents

1999

Number of prenatal visits and patient satisfaction

1999

What is the effect of pre-operative essential hypertension on outcome following elective surgery?

1999

Perception of friends and relatives of the intensive care unit

1999

Do cardiac surgical patients on clopidogrel bleed more and require more blood transfusions than those not on clopidogrel

1999

Detail the utilization of competencies/accreditation in the nursing profession

1999

What are the criteria for admission/re-admission to an intensive care unit?

1999

What influences a nurse's decision making skill?

1999

Face masks by non-scrub team operating staff and surgical wound infection rates

1999

Are low ambient light levels and low sound levels beneficial to premature infants in neonatal intensive care unit?

1999

Massage for patients in intensive care

1999

Support groups for nursing staff morale

1999

For women in labour, which birth positions have been shown to be related to better outcomes with respect to urinary incontinence

1999

Biprosthetic and mechanical aortic replacement valves for left ventricular hypertrophy

1999

Falls prevention strategies for institutionalised older patients

1999

Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

1999

Prevention of post-stroke hemiplegia shoulder pain

1999

Cryotherapy for improved early postoperative outcomes

1999

Location of lower limb deep vein thrombosis and the risk of postphlebitic syndrome

1999

Location of lower limb deep vein thrombosis and the risk of pulmonary embolism

1999

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: evidence-based management

1999

Physiotherapy for lymphoedema

1999

Spiral computed tomography versus pulmonary angiography for diagnosing pulmonary embolism

1999

Universal (or standard) precautions for preventing transmission of blood-borne viruses in the haemodialysis unit

1999

Barrier devices for preventing transmission of infection during mouth to mouth ventilation

1999

Influences on decision-making skills in nurses

1999

Is standard (or universal) precautions effective in preventing the transmission of blood borne viruses (HIV, HBV, HCV) in the haemodialysis unit setting?  What preventive measures have been effective?

1999

Mouth to mouth ventilation: transmission of infection and the use of barrier devices

1999

Community education for encouraging participation in breast cancer screening in Southeast Asian women

1999

Methodology and group size for postgraduate medical education meetings

1999

Number of neonatal examinations before discharge for detecting congenital hips, cleft palates, and cardiac and eye abnormalities in healthy term neonates

1999

Problem-based versus didactic teaching of medical students and junior medical staff in clinical units

1999

Serum progesterone for assessing foetal viability in women in the first half of pregnancy presenting with vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain

1999

Drug treatment, invasive monitoring, and fluid therapy for severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia

1999

Accelerated rehabilitation for fractures of the femoral neck

1999

Importance of surgical timing in femoral neck fracture

1999

Membrane rupture during oxytocin labour induction

1999

Oxytocin regimens for induction of labour

1999

Emergency treatment for warfarin ingestion in children

1999

In-line filters for reducing microbiological contamination of intravenous fluids

1999

Arterial and venous graft patency following coronary artery bypass surgery

1998

Cutaneous antiseptics (povidone iodine, 70% alcohol, chlorhexidine) for preventing peripheral intravenous catheter-related infection

1998

Hydrotherapy for spinal pain

1998

Physiotherapy after Colles' fracture

1998

Falls risk identification and measurement in community-dwelling adults

1998

Heel pressure sore treatment following hip surgery in the elderly

1998

Antiseptic cleansing of the birth canal and perineum for reducing maternal and neonatal infections

1998

Cost-effectiveness of nutritional support

1998

Washing soda (sodium carbonate) for reducing postoperative oedema following knee replacement surgery

1998

Assessment of neonatal jaundice in a multicultural population

1998

Intensity of physical therapy for stroke

1998

Intermittent pneumatic calf compression for postoperative deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

1998

Low molecular weight heparin (subcutaneous) versus unfractionated heparin (intravenous) for unstable angina

1998

Maternal age and risk of adverse perinatal events in primiparous women

1998

Biopsies and frozen sections of lipolymph nodes for detecting metastases in prostatic and uterine cancers

1998

Timed "up and go" test for assessing mobility in Parkinson's disease

1998

Clomiphene citrate for pregnancy rates in infertile women who ovulate spontaneously

1998

Endoluminal grafts for abdominal aortic aneurysms