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Implementation frameworks for use by health workforce planners. An evidence review

Health workforce planning (HWF) is a challenging process that requires input from all involved in healthcare; a HWF planning framework helps governments and planners develop and implement strategies to achieve an effective and sustainable health workforce.  This report presents the findings of a review of evidence on HWF planning and implementation frameworks undertaken by the […]

Irish persons with intellectual disability moving from family care to residential accommodation in a period of austerity

Ireland has a growing population of adult persons living with family carers, thereby increasing the demand for residential places. Simultaneously, government policy aimed to reprovision residents living in congregated settings but at a time when funding was curtailed due to the economic crisis. This study examines the movements of people into and among three types […]

The effectiveness of interventions related to the use of illicit drugs: prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. A ‘review of reviews’

This review examines the evidence on the effectiveness of interventions in the areas of harm reduction, prevention, treatment and long-term recovery related to illicit drug misuse and dependence. The primary research questions for this review were: Which interventions are effective for reducing the initiation, or continued use, of illicit drugs and related harmful behaviours amongst […]

Annual report of the National Physical and Sensory Disability Database Committee 2016

This report presents data on the specialised health and personal social service use and requirements of people with a physical, sensory, neurological, speech or language disability. This report is divided into four sections: Summary of numbers registered. Profile of new registrations and recent reviews 2012-2016. Measure of Activity and Participation. Current service use and future […]

Drug-related intimidation. The Irish situation and international responses: an evidence review

Drug-related intimidation is a pervasive and pressing issue negatively impacting the health and well-being of individuals, families, communities and the functioning of local agencies that serve them. The aim of this evidence review is to critically appraise the national and international evidence to identify best practice, community-based responses to DRI to inform: a) DRI action points […]

Approaches to the regulation and financing of home care services in four European countries. An evidence review

This evidence review describes approaches to the regulation and financing of formal home care services in four European countries. These are Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Scotland. It describes and compares published information on formal home care with respect to: Legislation. National standards. Staff and provider accreditation. Financing of regulation. Eligibility and needs assessment. Financing […]

Bibliometric analysis of research publication output supported by the Health Research Board (2013 – 2016)

This report presents the results of a bibliometric study of peer reviewed publications fully or partially funded by the Health Research Board (HRB). The bibliometric analysis for this study was commissioned from CWTS Leiden, a world-leader in this area. The results of that analysis were compared, where possible, to a previous Bibliometric study undertaken by […]