Health
Working Together to Improve Aboriginal Access to Health Services
Health Canada
This Canadian brochure describes how Health Canada is supporting collaborative work to address the unique challenges that Aboriginal people face in accessing quality health care
Indigenous Affairs, HealthPosted: 2011-09-21
A Statistical Profile on the Health of First Nations in Canada: Self-rated Health and Selected Conditions, 2002 to 2005
Health Canada
This 46-page report presents a national description of the health status of First Nations people on-reserve in Canada
Indigenous Affairs, HealthPosted: 2010-01-22
Healthy Settings for Young People in Canada
Health Canada
A 166-page Canadian report designed to monitor changes in health behaviours and key health outcomes among school-aged children
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-31
Safety of Cell Phones and Cell Phone Towers
Health Canada
A 3-page Canadian brochure assessing the health risks associated with cell phones and cell phone towers
HealthPosted: 2011-10-19
Monitoring Strategies for Toxic Substances
Health and Safety Executive - U.K.
A 22-page document providing guidance to employers for investigating employee exposure, by inhalation, to substances hazardous to health
Health, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-11-08
Precarious Housing and Health Inequalities: What Are the Links?
Hanover Welfare Services
Summary findings of an Australian study exploring the relationship between precarious housing and health
Applying the Paradox of Prevention: Eradicate HIV
Griffith Review
This 30-page Australian essay argues for the global eradication of HIV
HealthPosted: 2007-08-21
Healthy Societies: Addressing 21st Century Health Challenges
Government of South Australia
This 62-page Australian paper argues that we are at a turning point in health policy and that changes in the existing health care system will not be sufficient to maintain and improve health
HealthPosted: 2009-02-03
Preventing Sudden Infant Deaths in Canada
Government of Canada et al.
A 4-page overview of issues relevant to safe sleep for infants
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-07-15
The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
Government of Canada
A 50-page Canadian health guide for pregnant women
HealthPosted: 2007-05-02
A National Approach to Mental Health: From Crisis to Community (First Report)
Government of Australia
This 594-page report is the first of two providing a wide ranging review of many aspects of mental health in Australia
HealthPosted: 2006-04-06
Getting Better: the European Union's Performance in the World Health Organization
Global Health Europe
A 17-page summary report analyzing the performance of the EU in the WHO
Health, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-07
The Economics of Phasing Out PVC
Global Development and Environment Institute
This 57-page report argues that PVC is a hazardous material and discusses the introduction of alternatives
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2004-04-12
AIDS, Economics and Terrorism in Africa
Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS
A 9-page paper discussing the link between AIDS, economic failure and terrorism in Africa
Health, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-04
Childhood Obesity: Factors Affecting Physical Activity
GAO
A 27-page US document dealing with childhood obesity and the connection with physical activity
HealthPosted: 2007-01-07
Chemical Regulation
GAO
A 56-pager US report comparing US and EU approaches to protect against the risks of toxic chemicals
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-10-10
Influenza Pandemic
GAO
A 56-page US report assessing the preparedness of the US Federal government to respond to an influenza pandemic
HealthPosted: 2007-09-11
Influenza Pandemic
GAO
A 78-page US report describing efforts to assess the risk of an influenza pandemic and prioritize countries for assistance. It also describes the steps taken to help forestall a pandemic
HealthPosted: 2007-06-22
Long-Term Care Insurance
GAO
A 34-page examination of a long-term care insurance programme offered by the US Federal government
21st Century Challenges: Retirement Insecurity
GAO
A 46-page presentation by the US Comptroller General on the problems facing the US as a result of demographic changes and rising health costs
Global Health
GAO
This 21-page House testimony describes the efforts of US agencies to support overseas programmes building capacity for infectious disease surveillance
HealthPosted: 2007-10-08
Management of Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness in England and Wales
FSA
A 55-page UK document providing a framework for health professionals to guide them in managing outbreaks of infectious intestinal disease caused by ingestion of contaminated food
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-13
Intergenerational Health Disparities: Socioeconomic Status, Women's Health Conditionsand Child Behaviour Problems
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
A 10-page U.S. paper examining whether the association between low socioeconomic status and child behaviour problems is mediated by maternal health conditions and behaviour
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-09-05
How Good is Canadian Health Care? An International Comparison of Health Care Systems
Fraser Institute
This 66-page study compares Canada with other OECD countries guaranteeing access to medical care regardless of ability to pay, measuring indicators of access to health care and outcomes from the medical care process
HealthPosted: 2005-08-02
How Good is Canadian Healthcare? An International Comparison of Health Care Systems (2004 Report)
Fraser Institute
This 66-page study compares Canada to other OECD countries that guarantee access to health care regardless of ability to pay, using 12 indicators of access and outcomes
HealthPosted: 2004-05-10
How Good is Canadian Health Care?
Fraser Institute
A 102-page report offering an international comparison of health care systems, comparing Canada with other OECD countries
HealthPosted: 2007-01-01
African Women Confront Bush's AIDS Policy
Foreign Policy in Focus
An article criticising U.S. AIDS Policy
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-12-14
Chronic and Acute Effects of Artificial Colourings and Preservatives
Food Standards Agency - UK
A 188-page UK report examining the linkage between artificial food colours and sodium benzoate and children's behaviour
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-09-13
America’s Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2009
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
This 216-page US report presents 40 key indicators on important aspects of children’s lives
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2009-07-23
The Illusion of Group Health Insurance: Discretionary Associations
Families USA
This 18-page U.S. paper reports on shortcomings of discretionary associations in the provision of health insurance and proposes greater regulation
HealthPosted: 2004-04-12
Effectiveness of Individual Funding Approaches for Disability Support
FAHCSIA
This 124-page Australian report examines the effectiveness of individual funding of disability support and aims to inform policy to improve the provision of disability support
Disability, HealthPosted: 2010-07-08
Post-diagnosis Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Their Families and Carers
fahcsia
These two Australian reports are based on literature reviews addressing the experiences of diagnosis, treatment and support for families with children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-06-02
Mortality of Children and Parental Disadvantage
FACS
A 60-page Australian article examining the relationship between child mortality and parental disadvantage
HealthPosted: 2008-07-29
The 25 Recommendations on the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genetic Testing
European Commission
These recommendations were formulated by an E.U. expert committee to guide the creation of an appropriate strategy for ensuring the maximum potential in healthcare innovation
Health, European UnionPosted: 2004-04-18
Children and the Environment in North America: A First Report on Available Indicators and Measures
Environment Canada
A 116-page report collating available information on the effects of the environment on the health of Canadian children
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2006-03-07
Health Status Transitions
ENEPRI
A 7-page policy brief discussing the policy implications of a study of the movements in health status of the population of EU countries by age
Health, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-10
Wellbeing and Dependency Among the European Elderly: The Role of Social Integration
ENEPRI
A 20-page study highlighting the importance of social integration for the wellbeing of dependent elderly people living at home
Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe: The AGIR Project: Final Report on Scientific Achievements
ENEPRI
This 46-page report presents the overall findings of the AGIR (Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe) Project, including research undertaken within the project and a review of significant contributions to the "state-of-the-art"
Health Status Transitions
ENEPRI
This 120-page research builds up a picture of the movements in health status of the elderly population of each EU country by age and sex
HealthPosted: 2007-05-24
Health Care: U.S. Spends More, Gets Less
Economic Policy Institute
An economic snapshot charting health care expenditure and life expectancy in the 30 OECD member states
HealthPosted: 2004-11-02
Health Economics for Low-Income Countries
Economic Growth Center
This 79-page discussion paper reviews the literature on the returns to health improvements in low-income countries and how best to achieve these improvements
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-27
Population and Health Policies
Economic Growth Center
This 101-page US discussion paper focuses on research methods, findings, and questions that economists can clarify regarding the causal relationships between economic development, health outcomes, and reproductive behavior, which operate in many directions, posing problems for identifying causal pathways
HealthPosted: 2009-09-17
The Economic Impact of AIDS Treatment: Labor Supply in Western Kenya
Economic Growth Center
This 49-page paper estimates the economic impacts of antiretroviral treatment, using survey results from Kenya
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-01-10
Curbing the HIV Epidemic
Earth Policy Institute
An article outlining a strategy for curbing the HIV epidemic, with special reference to Africa
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-03
Finding the Right Help: Pathways for Culturally Diverse Clients with Cannabis Use and Mental Health Issues
Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre, National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centr
This qualitative Australian study examines the experiences of those with co-existing issues engaging with mental health or alcohol and other drug services
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2010-07-30
How Health and Safety Makes Good Business Sense
DOL - NZ
This 44-page New Zealand report studies the linkages between workplace health & safety and performance and productivity
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , HealthPosted: 2008-03-04
International Trade in Health Services: Assessing the Trade and the Trade-Offs
DIIS
This 36-page Danish working paper provides an overview of the commercial opportunities from trade in health services for developing countries and the possible resulting tradeoffs
Health, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-05-27
Urgent Care Pathway for Older People with Complex Needs
DH-UK
A 20-page UK report suggesting detailed advice on how to improve urgent care for older people
National Confidential Study of Deaths Following MRSA Infection
DH-UK
A UK letter summarizing the main findings from a study into MRSA deaths
HealthPosted: 2007-11-09
Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: A Cross-Government Strategy for England
DH - UK
A 56-page UK strategy document for a sustained programme to support people to maintain a healthy weight
HealthPosted: 2008-01-30
A Guide to Hormone Therapy for Trans People
DH - UK
A 32-page UK guide providing information about the benefits of hormone therapy for trans people and the risks and side effects
HealthPosted: 2008-01-08
Paying For (Expensive) Drugs in the Statutory System:An Overview of Experiences in 13 Countries
DH - UK
This 61-page UK report presents the findings of research on international comparisons of access to expensive medicines.
HealthPosted: 2008-11-07
Treatment of Heart Attack National Guidance
DH
The 47-psge final report of a UK feasibility study looking at how far angioplasty can be rolled out as the main treatment for heart attack in place of clot-busting drugs
HealthPosted: 2008-10-20
Health and Care Sevices for Older People
DH
A 90-page UK report summarising the key findings of a group of studies on older people's use of services
A Snapshot of Early Childhood Development in Australia
DEWR
This 40-page Australian report provides a national picture of children’s health and development
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2009-12-15
Rethinking Health Sector -wide Approaches Through the Lens of Aid Effectiveness
Development Policy Centre, Crawford School of Economics and Government
This 52-page Australian paper argues that the theory of change underlying SWAps is highly consistent with effective aid, while the practice is not
International Development, HealthPosted: 2012-02-24
Evaluating the Cost-effectiveness of Needle and Syringe Programs in Australia 2009
Dept. of Health and Ageing
This 205-page Australian report considers the population benefits, value and cost-effectiveness of needle and syringe programs
Health, Drug AbusePosted: 2009-10-28
IT for Aged Care Providers
Dept. of Health and Ageing
This 96-page Australian guide gives aged care providers information to help them make the most of computer technology
Research and Evidence in Suicide Prevention
Dept. of Health and Ageing
An 88-page Australian report setting the context for suicide prevention activiity and summarizing recent research
HealthPosted: 2008-08-04
Care Planning in Diabetes
Dept. of Health - UK, Diabetes UK
This 60-page UK report provides guidance on the care planning process for diabetes services
HealthPosted: 2006-12-05
NHS Emergency Planning Guidance 2005
Dept. of Health - UK
A 34-page best practice guide prepared for UK National Health Service organisations to plan, prepare and respond to emergencies resulting in an abnormal casualty situation
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-11-15
Ministerial Review into the Public Health Response into the Adverse Events to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine: Final Report to the Minister for Health
Department of Health, Western Australia
The 113-page report into an alarming rise in adverse events following immunisation against seasonal influenza in Western Australia
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-08-15
Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS
Department of Health UK
This 61-page White Paper sets out the UK Government's long-term vision for the future of the National Health Service
HealthPosted: 2010-09-01
Adult Critical Care: Specialist Pharmacy Practice
Department of Health U.K.
A 31-page U.K. document describing guidance on the practice, skills and experience needed by pharmacists wishing to specialise in the adult critical care area
HealthPosted: 2005-06-22
Preventable Chronic Diseases in Aboriginal Populations
Department of Health and Families
The purpose of this 62-page Australian paper is to provide background information about chronic diseases in the Aboriginal population in the NT and to stimulate input and comment to assist in the revision of the Preventable Chronic diseases Strategy (PCDS) and implementation plan
Indigenous Affairs, HealthPosted: 2009-09-11
National Dementia Research Workshop
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
The presentations given at the National Dementia Research Workshop in Melbourne ( single page linking to each presentation)
Seasonal Flu Vaccination for Young Children
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
A 2-page bulletin by Australia's Chief Medical Officer concerning the monitoring of side effects with this year's seasonal flu vaccine in children under five years of age
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-08-21
Barriers and Incentives to Treatment for Illicit Drug Users with Mental Health Comorbidities and Complex Vulnerabilities
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 157-page Australian monograph reports on a project studying the barriers and incentives to treatment for drug users with mental health comorbidities, from the perspectives of both service users and providers
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2007-12-09
A National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia’s Future
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This document sets out major structural reforms to establish the financing and governance foundations of a National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia’s future
Health, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-12
Alerting the Community to the Link between Illicit Drugs and Mental Illness
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
A 103-page report on the understanding of the link between illicit drugs and mental illness among Australians
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2007-10-14
Needle and Syringe Program; Treatment Service Users (TSU) Project: Phase Two
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This project implemented consumer participation demonstration projects in a variety of drug treatment settings in Australia
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2011-06-28
Report to the Minister for Ageing on Residential Care and People with Psychogeriatric Disorders 2008
Department of Health and Ageing
This 43-page Australian report highlights the fact that the best care outcomes for people with psychogeriatric disorders are achieved where there is effective integration and cooperation across sectors. Collaborative networks across the primary health, mental health and aged care service sectors are critical.
National Mental Health Policy 2008
Department of Health and Ageing
This 33-page Australian policy document works towards ensuring that Australia has a mental health system that detects and intervenes early in illness, promotes recovery, and ensures that all Australians with a mental illness have access to effective and appropriate treatment and community supports to enable them to participate in the community fully
HealthPosted: 2009-03-12
Trust, Assurance and Safety: The Regulation of Health Professionals in the 21st Century
Department of Health - UK
This 100-page UK White Paper sets out a programme of reform to the UK's system for the regulation of health professionals
HealthPosted: 2007-02-26
Research Evidence on the Effectiveness of Self Care Support
Department of Health - UK
A 129-page UK-produced evidence base on the effectiveness of self care support
HealthPosted: 2007-11-23
Pandemic Influenza: Surge Capacity and Prioritisation in Health Service: Provisional UK Guidelines
Department of Health - UK
This 58-page UK document provides guidance on the surge capacity needed to respond to an increased volume of patients during an influenza pandemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-11-26
Report of the National Patient Choice Survey, England: September 2006
Department of Health - UK
This 25-page UK report provides the results of a national survey assessing the implementation of patient choices at primary care trust level
HealthPosted: 2007-02-26
Report of the High Level Group on Clinical Effectiveness
Department of Health - UK
A 56-page UK report on the scope for improving clinical effectiveness in the NHS
HealthPosted: 2007-10-26
Links between Juvenile Sexually Abusive Behaviour and Emerging Severe Personality Disorder Traits in Childhood
Department of Health - UK
A 90-page report of a study of juvenile sexual abusers referred to specialist mental health services in the UK
Crime, Law & Order, HealthPosted: 2006-11-06
Living Well with Dementia: A National Dementia Strategy
Department of Health - UK
The 104-page UK National Dementia Strategy is intended to transform the quality of dementia care. It sets out initiatives designed to make the lives of people with dementia, their carers and families better and more fulfilled.
Common Core Principles to Support Self Care
Department of Health - UK
This 36-page UK guide sets out principles and best practice for the implementation of self care
HealthPosted: 2008-05-04
International Experiences of Using Community Treatment Orders
Department of Health - UK
A 222-page UK review of research into international experiences of using community treatment orders
HealthPosted: 2007-03-12
Getting it Right for People with Cancer
Department of Health - UK
An 18-page document outling how UK health services are being configured to meet the needs of cancer patients
HealthPosted: 2007-05-15
Commissioning a Brighter Future: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies
Department of Health - UK
A 32-page document providing organisations with examples of best practice in the provision of psychological therapies in England
HealthPosted: 2007-05-15
Preventing Meningitis
Department of Health - UK
A UK report providing information about meningitis, its symptoms and the campaigns used to help fight the disease (single page linking to each section)
HealthPosted: 2006-11-28
Cost Benefit Analysis of Health Impact Assessment
Department of Health - UK
A 49-page report of the costs and benefits of health impact assessment in the UK's National Health Service
HealthPosted: 2006-11-28
Working Together for Better Diabetes Care: Clinical Case for Change
Department of Health - UK
A 16-page UK report setting out how UK diabetes services are changing to meet the needs of patients, and how they need to change in the future
HealthPosted: 2007-05-23
Health is Global: Proposals for a UK Government-Wide Strategy
Department of Health - UK
This 64-page report provides the rationale for a UK government-wide strategy for global health
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-03-12
Healthy Living Social Marketing Initiative: A Review of the Evidence
Department of Health - UK
A 40-page UK report examining the drivers of obesity and issues concerning changes in the behaviour leading to obesity
HealthPosted: 2007-03-20
Clostridium Difficile Infection: How to Deal with the Problem
Department of Health - UK
This 140-page UK guidance outlines new evidence and approaches to delivering good infection control and environmental hygiene
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2009-01-23
Research Evidence on the Effectiveness of Self Care Support
Department of Health - UK
This 129-page UK document provides evidence on the effectiveness of self care support
HealthPosted: 2007-11-26
Pandemic Influenza: Guidance on Preparing Maternity Services
Department of Health - UK
This 36-page UK document identifies key issues and provides a guidance framework to enable and support the decisions on how maternity services providers will need to act during a pandemic, covering the period from conception to just after birth.
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-12
Best Practice Guidance: Specification for Adult Medium Secure Services
Department of Health - UK
A 72-page UK best practice document giving a set of principles to guide those providing medium-secure mental health services
HealthPosted: 2007-08-31
Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections
Department of Health - UK
This 44-page UK code of practice is designed to help public health bodies to plan and implement measures to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections
HealthPosted: 2008-01-17
Clean, Safe Care
Department of Health - UK
A 40-page UK guidance drawing on recent initiatives to tackle healthcare-associated infections
HealthPosted: 2008-01-17
Report of the Independent Expert Working Group on the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Hospitalised Patients
Department of Health - UK
A 76-page UK report on how current best practice and guidance on managing the prevention of thromboembolism in hospitalised patients can be promoted and implemented
HealthPosted: 2007-04-21
Towards a Framework for Violence and Abuse Prevention
Department of Health - UK
This UK framework report outlines the impact of violence and abuse on health and inequalities. It looks at why violence and abuse happen and makes links between the different forms of violence and abuse. It also provides a framework for intervention to prevent violence and abuse from occurring in the first place.
Health, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-12-12
Safer Practice in Renal Medicine
Department of Health - UK
A 36-page UK guide for reducing healthcare-associated infections such as MRSA
HealthPosted: 2007-01-08
Coding for Success: Simple Technology for Safer Patient Care
Department of Health - UK
This 52-page UK document describes how bar-coding and similar technology can be used to improve patient safety, reduce costs and improve efficiency
HealthPosted: 2007-02-20
Health Effects of Climate Change in the UK: 2008
Department of Health - UK
A 129-page updated UK report on the health effects of climate change
Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-02-13