The latest evidence and resources for nurses and clinical support workers.
Evidence for Allied Health: new evidence and resources – Autumn 2020
The latest evidence and resources for allied health professionals and clinical support staff.
Evidence for Maternity Care: new evidence and resources – Autumn 2020
The latest evidence and resources for midwives and clinical support staff, with content on COVID-19, antenatal care, labour and birth.
Travel-related measures for controlling the spread of COVID-19: new Cochrane evidence
Sarah Chapman looks at a new Cochrane rapid review with evidence on the effectiveness of travel-related measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cochrane evidence on COVID-19: a round-up
Sarah Chapman highlights Cochrane evidence on COVID-19 and other health effects of the pandemic, with links to reviews, blogs and other Cochrane resources.
Signs and symptoms of COVID-19: new Cochrane evidence
Sarah Chapman looks at a new Cochrane Review on how useful signs and symptoms are for diagnosing COVID-19.
Antibody tests for COVID-19: new evidence on test accuracy and some considerations
Sarah Chapman looks at the evidence from a new Cochrane rapid review on the accuracy of antibody tests for COVID-19.
Loneliness in older people: could video calls help?
Sarah Chapman looks at a Cochrane rapid review on whether video calls can reduce loneliness in older people.
Convalescent plasma to treat people with COVID-19: the evidence so far
Sarah Chapman blogs new Cochrane evidence on convalescent plasma as a possible treatment for COVID-19
Treatments can harm
This blog explores a number of cautionary examples, reminding that all treatments have potential harms. We should consider the evidence not just about whether a treatment works, but whether it is safe. This is the third blog of our special series on Evidently Cochrane: “Oh, really?” 12 things to help you question health advice.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers: new Cochrane evidence
Sarah Chapman looks at new Cochrane evidence on personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect healthcare workers from infections such as COVID-19 (coronavirus)
Quarantine for controlling COVID-19 (coronavirus). New Cochrane evidence
Sarah Chapman blogs new Cochrane evidence on the effectiveness of quarantine for controlling the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).