BMJ2d
Validation of a new method for saliva cortisol testing to assess stress in first responders
Background Acute or chronic stress can lead to physical and mental disorders. Measuring cortisol can objectify the degree of stress. Cortisol is traditionally measured in serum, but recently the ...
BMJ4d
Development of hospital disaster resilience: conceptual framework and potential measurement
Objective Despite ‘hospital resilience’ gaining prominence in recent years, it remains poorly defined. This article aims to define hospital resilience, build a preliminary conceptual framework and ...
BMJ1d
PP10 A rapid response falls service – a new solution to a growing problem?
Background Falls are frequent in older people and are the primary cause of injury in adults aged 65+. Falls are associated with high mortality, morbidity and immobility. Many people who fall become ...
BMJ3d
Physician-identified barriers to and facilitators of shared decision-making in the Emergency Department: an exploratory analysis
Objectives Shared decision-making (SDM) is receiving increasing attention in emergency medicine because of its potential to increase patient engagement and decrease unnecessary healthcare utilisation.