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Evidence-based recommendations on azacitidine (Onureg) for maintenance treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia after induction therapy in adults.
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This quality standard covers routine postnatal care in the first 8 weeks after birth. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS37
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Communication between healthcare professionals at transfer of care
- Quality statement 2: Information and advice about babies' feeding
- Quality statement 3: Symptoms and signs of illness in babies
- Quality statement 4: Face-to-face feeding support
- Quality statement 5: Safer practices for bed sharing
- Quality statement 6: GP postnatal check for women
- Update information
NICE: selecting and prioritising quality standard topics.
Neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain (IPG739)
Evidence-based recommendations on neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain in adults. This involves implanting a pulse generator under the skin of the upper buttock or lower back, which the person can use to manage their pain.
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iTind for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (MIB306)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on iTind for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia .
Evidence-based recommendations on prostatic urethral temporary implant insertion for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves positioning a temporary implant in the urethra to increase the flow of urine.
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This guideline covers using colonoscopy to check for signs of bowel cancer in people aged 18 and over with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (types of inflammatory bowel disease) or adenomas (also known as polyps). It aims to prevent cancer and prolong life by offering advice on identifying early bowel cancer in adults most at risk.
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This indicator covers the percentage of patients with hypertension or diabetes and a BMI of 27.5 kg/m2 or more (or 30 kg/m2 or more if ethnicity is recorded as White) in the preceding 12 months who have been referred to a weight management programme within 90 days of the BMI being recorded. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM203
Weight management: referral to weight management programmes for obesity (IND220)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a BMI of 27.5 kg/m2 or more (or 30 kg/m2 or more if ethnicity is recorded as White) in the preceding 12 months who have been offered referral to a weight management programme within 90 days of the BMI being recorded. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM202
Weight management: BMI calculation in preceding 5 years (IND167)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 18 or over who have had a record of a BMI being calculated in the preceding 5 years (and after their 18th birthday). It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM143
Weight management: BMI recording (long-term conditions) (IND151)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with coronary heart disease, stroke or TIA, diabetes, hypertension, peripheral arterial disease, heart failure, COPD, asthma and/or rheumatoid arthritis who have had a BMI recorded in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM121
This quality standard covers the initial management of self-harm and the provision of longer-term support for children and young people (aged 8 to 18) and adults (aged 18 and over) who self-harm. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS34
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Compassion, respect and dignity
- Quality statement 2: Initial assessments
- Quality statement 3: Psychosocial assessments
- Quality statement 4: Observation
- Quality statement 5: Safe physical environments
- Quality statement 6: Care plans
- Quality statement 7: Psychological interventions
Self-harm: assessment, management and preventing recurrence (NG225)
This guideline covers assessment, management and preventing recurrence for children, young people and adults who have self-harmed. It includes those with a mental health problem, neurodevelopmental disorder or learning disability and applies to all sectors that work with people who have self-harmed.
This indicator covers the establishing and maintaining of a register of patients aged 18 or over with a BMI of 27.5 kg/m2 or more (or 30 kg/m2 or more if ethnicity is recorded as White) in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM222
This indicator covers the establishing and maintaining of a register of patients aged 18 or over with a BMI of 23 kg/m2 or more (or 25 kg/m2 or more if ethnicity is recorded as White) in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM221
Contrast-enhanced spectral mammography for breast cancer (MIB304)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on contrast-enhanced spectral mammography for breast cancer .
Differential target multiplexed spinal cord stimulation for chronic lower back and leg pain (MIB305)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on differential target multiplexed spinal cord stimulation for chronic lower back and leg pain .
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 15 years and over who are recorded as current smokers who have a record of an offer of support and treatment within the preceding 24 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM40
Transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation for urinary incontinence (IPG735)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation for urinary incontinence in adults. This involves stimulating nerves and muscles in the pelvic floor to strengthen the muscles and reduce urine leaks.
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Superficial venous arterialisation for chronic limb threatening ischaemia (IPG736)
Evidence-based recommendations on superficial venous arterialisation for chronic limb threatening ischaemia in adults. This involves joining an artery in the lower leg to a large vein to divert blood flow through the vein towards the foot, bypassing the blocked arteries.
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Peripheral arterial disease: blood pressure (80 years and over) (IND246)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 80 years or over with peripheral arterial disease in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in the preceding 12 months) is less than 145/85 mmHg if using ambulatory or home monitoring, or less than 150/90 mmHg if monitored in clinic. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM230
Kidney conditions: CKD and blood pressure when ACR less than 70 (IND235)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients on the CKD register and with an albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) of less than 70 mg/mmol, without moderate or severe frailty, in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in the preceding 12 months) is less than 135/85 mmHg if using ambulatory or home monitoring, or less than 140/90 mmHg if monitored in clinic. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM217
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a new diagnosis of CKD stage G3a-G5 (on the register, within the preceding 12 months) who had eGFR and ACR (urine albumin to creatinine ratio) measurements recorded within 90 days before or after diagnosis. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM216
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a new diagnosis of CKD stage G3a–G5 (on the register, within the preceding 12 months) who had eGFR measured on at least 2 occasions separated by at least 90 days, and the second test within 90 days before the diagnosis. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM215.
This indicator covers the percentage of patients (excluding those on the CKD register) prescribed long-term (chronic) oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) who have had an eGFR measurement in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM214.
This indicator covers the percentage of adults receiving drug treatment for epilepsy who had a structured review in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM209
Peripheral arterial disease: blood pressure (79 years and under) (IND245)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 79 years or under with peripheral arterial disease in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in the preceding 12 months) is less than 135/85 mmHg if using ambulatory or home monitoring, or less than 140/90 mmHg if monitored in clinic. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM229
Stroke and ischaemic attack: blood pressure (80 years and over) (IND244)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 80 years or over with a history of stroke or TIA in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in the preceding 12 months) is less than 145/85 mmHg if using ambulatory or home monitoring, or less than 150/90 mmHg if monitored in clinic. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM228
Stroke and ischaemic attack: blood pressure (79 years and under) (IND243)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 79 years or under with a history of stroke or TIA in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in the preceding 12 months) is less than 135/85 mmHg if using ambulatory or home monitoring, or less than 140/90 mmHg if monitored in clinic. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM227
Angina and coronary heart disease: blood pressure (80 years and over) (IND242)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 80 years or over with coronary heart disease in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in the preceding 12 months) is less than 145/85 mmHg if using ambulatory or home monitoring, or less than 150/90 mmHg if monitored in clinic. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM226
Angina and coronary heart disease: blood pressure (79 years and under) (IND241)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 79 years or under with coronary heart disease in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in the preceding 12 months) is less than 135/85 mmHg if using ambulatory or home monitoring, or less than 140/90 mmHg if monitored in clinic. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM225
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 80 years or over with hypertension in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in the preceding 12 months) is less than 145/85 mmHg if using ambulatory or home monitoring, or less than 150/90 mmHg if monitored in clinic. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM224
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 79 years or under with hypertension in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in the preceding 12 months) is less than 135/85 mmHg if using ambulatory or home monitoring, or less than 140/90 mmHg if monitored in clinic. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM223
Evidence-based recommendations on sacituzumab govetican (Trodelvy) for treating unresectable, triple-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in adults after 2 or more systemic therapies, at least 1 of which was for advanced disease.
Cefiderocol for treating severe drug-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections (HTE2)
Evidence-based recommendations on cefiderocol for treating severe drug-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections....
Evidence-based recommendations on ceftazidime with avibactam for treating severe drug-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections....
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This guideline covers care and treatment for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 1 diabetes. It includes advice on diagnosis, education and support, blood glucose management, cardiovascular risk, and identifying and managing long-term complications.
NICE visualisation of treatment options incorporating technology appraisals: interim process guide
Evidence-based recommendations on alpelisib (Piqray) with fulvestrant for treating hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, PIK3CA-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in adults.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Stockholm3 for prostate cancer screening .
Evidence standards framework for digital health technologies (ECD7)
This document describes an evidence standards framework (ESF) for digital health technologies (DHTs). It was developed by NICE between June 2018 and February 2019 in collaboration with NHS England, Public Health England and MedCity. The work was commissioned by NHS England.
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- Overview
- Introduction
- Section A: Technologies suitable for evaluation using the evidence standards framework
- Section B: Classification of digital health technologies
- Section C: Evidence standards tables
- Terms used in the evidence standards framework
- How to meet the standards
- Section D: Early deployment standards for evidence-generation programmes
PLGF-based testing to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia (DG49)
Evidence-based recommendations on placental growth factor (PLGF)-based testing to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia. The tests are: DELFIA Xpress PLGF 1 2 3, DELFIA Xpress sFlt 1/PLGF 1 2 3 ratio, Elecsys immunoassay sFlt 1/PLGF ratio, Triage PLGF Test
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing urinary tract infection in infants, children and young people (under 16). It includes new and recurrent infections of the upper or lower urinary tract. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS36
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Presentation with unexplained fever of 38°C or higher
- Quality statement 2: History and examination – recording of risk factors
- Quality statement 3: Laboratory reporting – differentiation of E. coli and non-E. coli organisms
- Quality statement 4: Information about recognising re-infection
- Update information
- About this quality standard
Urinary tract infection in under 16s: diagnosis and management (NG224)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing first or recurrent upper or lower urinary tract infection (UTI) in babies, children and young people under 16. It aims to achieve more consistent clinical practice, based on accurate diagnosis and effective management. It does not cover babies, children and young people with urinary catheters in situ, neurogenic bladders, significant pre-existing urinary tract disorders (uropathies), underlying renal disease or immunosuppression, or recurrent UTI in sexually active girls and young women under 16. It also does not cover babies, children and young people in intensive care units.
This quality standard covers the assessment and early management of fever with no obvious cause in babies and children (from birth to 5 years). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
This guideline covers the assessment and management of melanoma (a type of skin cancer) in children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce variation in practice and improve survival.