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📢 New Publication!

I'm pleased to share our latest article in BMC Medicine:
"A conceptual model of factors potentially influencing prescribing decisions for chronic conditions: an overview of systematic reviews."

#Prescribing #ChronicConditions #ImplementationScience #BMCMedicine #THISInstitute
A conceptual model of factors potentially influencing prescribing decisions for chronic conditions: an overview of systematic reviews - BMC Medicine
Background Nearly half of all adults are affected by chronic conditions with long-term medications often being the primary intervention. Although models like that of Murshid and Mohaidin contribute to...
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July 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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A new framework to improve early design & planning of major change programmes in health and health care has been developed by @THISInstitute, @IpsosUK, & @HealthFdn drawing on research, government guidance, and experiences of NHS leaders. Find out more: ths.im/4iyf9pd
December 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Large-scale change programmes in health and healthcare don’t always succeed. The problems often originate in early design and planning. A framework from @THISInstitute, @HealthFdn & @IpsosUK aims to offer support. Find out more: ths.im/4iyf9pd
Front cover of the National Programme's framework: 'A framework to guide early planning ("the front end") of large-scale change in health and healthcare' with an illustration of groups of people sharing ideas depicted in speech bubbles. December 2025, version 1. Logos of University of Cambridge, Ipsos, The Health Foundation and THIS Institute.
December 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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📢New study alert 📢

Could “rescue packs” (antibiotics + steroids) help prevent hospital readmissions?

Read the paper: ths.im/4lCgCev
THIS Summary: ths.im/3TU7GFj

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thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk THIS Institute (The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute) @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk · Jul 14
Over 200 million people worldwide live with COPD, and many end up in hospital when their symptoms get worse. Could “rescue packs” (antibiotics + steroids) help prevent hospital readmissions? We asked clinicians across 20 UK hospitals. Read the paper: ths.im/4lCgCev THIS Summary: ths.im/3TU7GFj
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July 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Jo McPeake’s research looks at the journey through critical care and beyond.
#sepsis #acuteillness #THISInstitute
thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk THIS Institute (The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute) @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk · Apr 24
When we talk about healthcare challenges, the focus is often waiting times, overcrowded A&Es, & lack of hospital beds. But the less obvious issues are just as impactful. Jo McPeake looks behind the hospital ‘front door’ & speaks to Freya, who has been hospitalised with sepsis twice. ths.im/3RVjAh6
Close up of a cannula in a hospital in-patient's hand
April 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM