systematic review of delays in seeking medical attention after transient ischaemic attack.

Additional Information:• This paper was accepted for publication in the journal International Jour- Review methods:The included references (n=42) were critically appraised using a modified version of Downs and Black checklist and the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results:The risk factors are reported using the modified model of human factors of health care in the home to represent the roles of both patients and caregivers in the system. The results are grouped as environment (health policy, physical and social), artefacts (equipment and technology), tasks (procedures and work schedules) and care recipient/provider. These include permanent and temporary building design and access, communication and lone working, provision of equipment and consumables, and clinical tasks. The topics with strong evidence from at least 2 papers relate to risks associated with awkward working positions, social environment issues (additional tasks and distractions), abuse and violence, inadequate team (peer) support, problems with workload planning, needle stick injuries and physical workload (moving and handling patients). Conclusions:As home care increases, there is a need to ensure the safety of both patients and caregivers with an understanding of the physical interactions and tasks to manage safety risks and plan safer care delivery systems. KeywordsHome care services, moving and lifting patients, patient safety, occupational health, community health services HighlightsWhat is already known:• Providing care and treatment at a patient's home presents risks to both caregivers and patients whether care is delivered from one or multiple organisation(s).• There are different models of home care, including the hospital in the home, patient-centred medical home, home first policies and aging-in-place • Care tasks are categorised as basic care, including personal hygiene, mobilisation, nutrition and social company, and advanced care, including medication administration, tube feeding, and operating home care technology (e.g. ventilator, electric wheelchair) What this paper adds• Risk factors for the environment of care are associated with health policies, physical location and social environment.• The risks include permanent and temporary building design and access, communication and lone working, provision of equipment and consumables and clinical tasks.• As home care increases, there is a need to ensure the safety of both patients and caregivers with an understanding of the physical interactions and tasks to manage risks and plan safer care delivery systems.

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To systematically review published literature for the research question 'what issues are considered (and changes made) for vulnerable groups as part of the Chemical. Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or explosive (CBRNe) response for casualty collection, decontamination, triage and casualty clearing processes?' Design: Seven-stage framework from the PRISMA statement for research question, eligibility (definition), search, identification of relevant papers from title and abstract, selection and retrieval of papers, appraisal and synthesis.

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