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- Indwelling bladder catheterisation as part of intraoperative and postoperative care for caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Apr-2014
Caesarean section (CS) is the most common obstetric surgical procedure, with more than one-third of pregnant women having lower-segment CS. Bladder evacuation is carried out as a preoperative procedure prior to CS. Emerging evidence suggests that omitting
- Infant formulas containing hydrolysed protein for prevention of allergic disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Oct-2018
Infant formulas containing hydrolysed proteins have been widely advocated for preventing allergic disease in infants, in place of standard cow’s milk formula (CMF). However, it is unclear whether the clinical trial evidence supports this.
- Infant pacifiers for reduction in risk of sudden infant death syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Apr-2017
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has been most recently defined as the sudden unexpected death of an infant less than one year of age, with onset of the fatal episode apparently occurring during sleep, that remains unexplained after a thorough investig
- Infant position in neonates receiving mechanical ventilation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Nov-2016
In patients of various ages undergoing mechanical ventilation (MV), it has been observed that positions other than the standard supine position, such as the prone position, may improve respiratory parameters. The benefits of these positions have not been
- Infection control strategies for preventing the transmission of meticillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in nursing homes for older people
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Nov-2013
Nursing homes for older people provide an environment likely to promote the acquisition and spread of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), putting residents at increased risk of colonisation and infection. It is recognised that infection pre
- Inferior turbinate surgery for nasal obstruction in allergic rhinitis after failed medical treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2010
Allergic rhinitis is a highly prevalent disease that results from an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction of the nasal mucosa to inhaled allergens. It is primarily treated by allergen avoidance and medical treatment, but when these measures fail to cont
- Infliximab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2002
Infliximab is a human murine chimeric anti-tumour necrosis factor alpha monoclonal antibody recently approved for the treatment of refractory RA.
- Influenza vaccination for healthcare workers who care for people aged 60 or older living in long‐term care institutions
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jun-2016
A systematic review found that 3% of working adults who had received influenza vaccine and 5% of those who were unvaccinated had laboratory-proven influenza per season; in healthcare workers (HCWs) these percentages were 5% and 8% respectively. Healthcare
- Influenza vaccination in children being treated with chemotherapy for cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Aug-2013
Influenza infection is a potential cause of severe morbidity in children with cancer; therefore vaccination against influenza is recommended. However, data are conflicting regarding the immune response to influenza vaccination in children with cancer, and
- Influenza vaccine for children and adults with bronchiectasis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jul-2007
Bronchiectasis is a major cause of respiratory morbidity especially in developing countries. In affluent countries, bronchiectasis is increasingly recognised in certain subsections of communities (e.g. Aboriginal communities) as well as a coexistent disea
- Influenza vaccine for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jun-2018
Influenza vaccinations are currently recommended in the care of people with COPD, but these recommendations are based largely on evidence from observational studies, with very few randomised controlled trials (RCTs) reported. Influenza infection causes ex
- Influenza vaccines for preventing acute otitis media in infants and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2017
Acute otitis media (AOM) is one of the most common infectious diseases in children. It has been reported that 64% of infants have an episode of AOM by the age of six months and 86% by one year. Although most cases of AOM are due to bacterial infection, it
- Influenza vaccines for preventing cardiovascular disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-May-2015
This is an update of the original review published in 2008. The risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes is increased with influenza-like infection, and vaccination against influenza may improve cardiovascular outcomes.
- Influenza vaccines in immunosuppressed adults with cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Feb-2018
This is an update of the Cochrane review published in 2013, Issue 10.
- Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) for the detection of dementia within a general practice (primary care) setting
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2021
The IQCODE (Informant Questionnaire for Cognitive Decline in the Elderly) is a commonly used questionnaire based tool that uses collateral information to assess for cognitive decline and dementia. Brief tools that can be used for dementia "screening" or "
- Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) for the detection of dementia within a secondary care setting
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2021
The diagnosis of dementia relies on the presence of new-onset cognitive impairment affecting an individual's functioning and activities of daily living. The Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) is a questionnaire instrument
- Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) for the detection of dementia within community dwelling populations
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2021
Various tools exist for initial assessment of possible dementia with no consensus on the optimal assessment method. Instruments that use collateral sources to assess change in cognitive function over time may have particular utility. The most commonly use
- Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) for the early detection of dementia across a variety of healthcare settings
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jul-2021
The Informant Questionnaire for Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) is a structured interview based on informant responses that is used to assess for possible dementia. IQCODE has been used for retrospective or contemporaneous assessment of cognitiv
- Information and communication technology based prompting for treatment compliance for people with serious mental illness
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jun-2014
Non-compliance is a significant problem among people with serious mental disorders, presenting a challenge for mental health professionals. Prompts such as telephone calls, visits, and a posted referral letter to patients are currently used to encourage p
- Information and communication technology in patient education and support for people with schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2012
Poor compliance with treatment often means that many people with schizophrenia or other severe mental illness relapse and may need frequent and repeated hospitalisation. Information and communication technology (ICT) is increasingly being used to deliver
