Mandatory stay-at-home orders and business closures may not be more effective at controlling the spread of the coronavirus than less restrictive, voluntary measures, a new study found. At the ...

The field of behavioral economics has brought attention to promising ways of motivating people to make better life choices. Many behavioral economic-inspired interventions are relatively hands off -- ...

New guidance on the use of restrictive practices and seclusion in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by nurse leaders in the region. The document, Regional policy on the use of restrictive practices ...

Both restriction and enablement interventions helped physicians adhere to prescribing guidelines and avoid overuse of antibiotics, according to a Cochrane Review published online February 9.

A Cochrane review concluded that interventions used to help physicians prescribe antibiotics properly were effective at raising compliance with antibiotic policy and decreasing the duration of ...

People in contact with mental health services who have been violent or aggressive are supported to identify successful de-escalation techniques and make advance statements about the use of restrictive ...

New analysis, published in the Cochrane Review, shows that supporting and encouraging physicians to change their prescribing behaviors has a significant impact on reducing the excessive use of ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE guidelines explains how ...