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This quality standard covers the mental wellbeing of older people (aged 65 and over) receiving care in care homes (including residential and nursing accommodation, day care and respite care). It focuses on support for people to improve their mental wellbeing so that they can stay as well and independent as possible. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Participation in meaningful activity
- Quality statement 2: Personal identity
- Quality statement 3: Recognition of mental health conditions
- Quality statement 4: Recognition of sensory impairment
- Quality statement 5: Recognition of physical problems
- Quality statement 6: Access to healthcare services
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This quality standard covers the recognition, diagnosis and early management of suspected sepsis in people over 16 who are not or have not recently been pregnant. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Assessment in acute settings
- Quality statement 2: Assessment outside acute settings
- Quality statement 3: Urgent assessment and antibiotic treatment for people at high risk
- Quality statement 4: Intravenous fluids
- Quality statement 5: Escalation of care
- Quality statement 6: Information for people whose condition is managed outside acute hospital settings
- Update information
Chronic anal fissure: 2% topical diltiazem hydrochloride (ESUOM3)
Summary of the evidence on 2% topical diltiazem hydrochloride for chronic anal fissure to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Transmyocardial laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris (HTG192)
Evidence-based recommendations on transmyocardial laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris. This involves open heart surgery to drill holes on the heart muscle using a laser beam.
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NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the Versajet II hydrosurgery system
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on VAAFT for treating anal fistulae .
Infliximab for acute exacerbations of ulcerative colitis (TA163)
Evidence-based recommendations on infliximab (Remicade) for treating acute exacerbations of severely active ulcerative colitis in adults.
This guideline covers managing Crohn’s disease in children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce people’s symptoms and maintain or improve their quality of life.
Evidence-based recommendations on benralizumab (Fasenra) for treating relapsing or refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter using hydrogel implants for gastro-oesophageal reflux. This involves inserting hydrogel implants into the wall of the oesophagus to narrow the entrance to the stomach and help prevent reflux.
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This indicator covers the percentage of patients with moderate or severe frailty and/or multimorbidity who have received a medication review in the last 12 months which is structured, has considered the use of a recognised tool and taken place as a shared discussion. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM186
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous cryotherapy for renal tumours. This involves inserting instruments that apply cold temperatures into the tumour to destroy the cancer cells.
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Evidence-based recommendations on balloon cryoablation for Barrett's oesophagus. This involves freezing and destroying the abnormal cells using a balloon inflated with very cold gas.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing cystic fibrosis. It specifies how to monitor the condition and manage the symptoms to improve quality of life. There are also detailed recommendations on treating the most common infections in people with cystic fibrosis.
Radiofrequency tissue reduction for turbinate hypertrophy (HTG343)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency tissue reduction for turbinate hypertrophy. This involves using radiofrequency energy to close blood vessels that can cause swelling and destroy excess tissue.
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