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Published: 01 November 2018
Rising incidence of ageing opioid users within the EU wide treatment demand indicator; The Irish opioid epidemic from 1996 to 2014
Literature identifies older people who use opioids as a neglected population. Little is known about temporal changes, or about treatment demand among this population.
The EU Treatment Demand Indicator (TDI) for Ireland (1996-2014) was analyzed for trends in new opioid treatment admissions, aging and drug using...
Published: 15 October 2018
Integrated interventions to reduce pressure on acute hospitals. An evidence review
This HRB evidence review identifies 13 integrated interventions between the hospital and the community that were tested to see if they reduce pressure on acute hospitals among adults. In this review, a reduction in pressure on acute hospitals was measured by a reduction in adult: admissions to hospital; readmissions...
Published: 15 October 2018
Quality of life outcomes and costs associated with moving from congregated settings to community living arrangements for people with intellectual disability. An evidence review
The purpose of this review is to systematically evaluate the evidence on quality of life outcomes and costs associated with a move from a congregated setting to a community living arrangement for people with intellectual disability. The right to live independently in a place of one’s own choosing is a core value of the...
Published: 02 August 2018
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...
Published: 19 July 2018
Activities of Irish Psychiatric Units and Hospitals 2017
The 2017 report provides data presented nationally and also by:
- CHO
- county
- hospital type
- individual psychiatric units and hospitals
Tables, CHO bulletins and infographic can also...
Published: 10 July 2018
Dementia-a major public health problem: the role of in-patient psychiatric facilities
This paper reviews data on admissions to Irish psychiatric units and hospitals for those suffering from organic mental disorders, in particular dementia, over the course of the last half century. Admission and census data from the National Psychiatric In-patient Reporting System (NPIRS) from 1963 to 2016 are examined and...
Published: 01 March 2018
Trends in Injector Deaths in Ireland, as Recorded by the National Drug-Related Deaths Index, 1998-2014
The purpose of this study was to provide trend analysis on all deaths among drug users who injected at or around the time of their death in Ireland between 1998 and 2014.
Published: 01 January 2018
Treatment for opioid use and outcomes in older adults: a systematic literature review
Historically, issues relating to problem substance use among older people have received little attention, and have only recently been recognised.
A literature review of relevant material was conducted in November 2015 to assess current outcome research among older adults treated for opioid dependence. Multiple...
Published: 12 December 2017
National Drug-Related Deaths Index 2004 to 2015 data
This update presents figures from the National Drug Related Deaths Index on deaths due to poisonings (overdose) by alcohol and/or other drugs, and deaths among drug users (non-poisoning), in the period 2004-2015.
Published: 01 October 2017
Self-harm, methadone use and drug-related deaths amongst those registered as being of no fixed abode or homeless in Ireland
This work aims to contribute to the evidence base regarding the health of those who experience homelessness in Ireland by collating data on methadone use, drug-related deaths and emergency department presentations due to self-harm. Data from the Central Methadone Treatment List (CTL), National Self-Harm...
Published: 01 September 2017
Decline in new psychoactive substance use disorders following legislation targeting headshops: Evidence from national addiction treatment data
New psychoactive substances (NPS) have hedonic effects that may lead to dependence. Headshops selling NPS increased in number in Ireland from late 2009. Legislation was enacted in May and August of 2010 that caused their closure. It is unknown whether such events impact the rate of NPS use disorders.
Published: 24 July 2017
National bulletin. Activities of Irish psychiatric units and hospitals 2016
The National Bulletin contains a short national overview of the key statistics reported in the HRB report, Activities of Irish Psychiatric Units and Hospitals 2016. This includes information on admissions, discharges and deaths. Data is presented:
- Nationally
- By Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO)...
Published: 23 July 2017
Activities of Irish Psychiatric Units and Hospitals 2016
This report presents data on all admissions to, discharges from, and deaths in, Irish psychiatric units and hospitals, as recorded on the National Psychiatric In-patient Reporting System (NPIRS) in 2016.
Data is presented: -
Published: 16 July 2017
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,...
Published: 16 June 2017
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...
Published: 10 April 2017
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...
Published: 01 April 2017
J-shaped relationship between supervised methadone consumption and retention in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) in primary care: National cohort study
Supervised consumption ensures patients take methadone as prescribed and prevents diversion, however, the influence of supervised consumption on retention is unclear. We examined association between supervised consumption and retention across multiple treatment episodes.
Published: 15 March 2017
Assisted reproductive technologies: International approaches to public funding mechanisms and criteria. An evidence review
This evidence review from the Health Research Board examines the public funding mechanisms for Assisted Reproductive Therapies (ART) in different countries. The review looks at the associated costs and benefits for the funder, provider and patient, the criteria for accessing the public funded service and the basis for these...
Published: 01 February 2017
The role of alcohol dependency in deaths among people with epilepsy recorded by the National Drug-Related Deaths Index (NDRDI) in Ireland, 2004-2013
The aim of this study was to investigate deaths among individuals with epilepsy recorded on the National Drug-Related Deaths Index (NDRDI).
Published: 01 February 2017
The role of alcohol dependency in deaths among people with epilepsy recorded by the National Drug-Related Deaths Index (NDRDI) in Ireland, 2004-2013
The aim of this study was to investigate deaths among individuals with epilepsy recorded on the National Drug-Related Deaths Index (NDRDI). A descriptive analysis of individuals with a known history of epilepsy in the NDRDI from 2004 to 2013 was undertaken.
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