Evidence Based Practice Reviews

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Evidence Based Practice Reviews are research documents involving a systematic review of all of the available evidence relating to a particular topic area. When this evidence has been reviewed, an analysis of the available research is written, and best-practice recommendations given, relating to the topic of interest.

Coatings: Consumer Factsheet: Selecting Coatings for Tiled Floors

Publication Date: 
29 Jan 2006
Abstract: 

This factsheet supports design decisions relating to finished ground surfaces.

Authored: 
K. Whitfield, C. Bridge & S. Mathews

Coatings: Evidence Based Research: Selecting Coatings for Tiled Floors

Publication Date: 
8 Nov 2005
Abstract: 

Review of publications relevant to the appropriate use of slip resistant coatings for tiled floors. This document identifies and summarises critical issues with the selection of coatings.

Authored: 
K. Whitfield, C. Bridge & S. Mathews

Coatings: Industry Checklist: Selecting Coatings for Tiled Floors

Publication Date: 
8 Nov 2005
Abstract: 

This Checklist is designed for use in conjunction with the Coatings: Industry Factsheet. These documents support design decisions relating to finished ground surfaces.

Authored: 
K. Whitfield, C. Bridge & S. Mathews

Coatings: Industry Factsheet: Selecting Coatings for Tiled Floors

Publication Date: 
8 Nov 2005
Abstract: 

This factsheet is designed to supplement the Industry Checklist on use of slip resistant coatings for tiles. These documents are designed to support design decisions relating to finished ground surfaces.

Authored: 
K. Whitfield, C. Bridge & S. Mathews

Designing home environments for people who experience problems with cognition and who display aggressive or self-injurious behav

Publication Date: 
16 Jan 2008
Abstract: 

There is little specific information pertaining to the design requirements of the physical home environment for people who experience problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour. A systematic review, guided by the Protocol guidelines for systematic reviews of home modification information to inform best practice (Bridge & Phibbs, 2003) was implemented in this study.

Authored: 
L. Hodges, C. Bridge, M. Donelly & K. Chaudhary.

Diameter: Consumer Factsheet: Selecting diameters for grabrails

Publication Date: 
14 Mar 2006
Abstract: 

This factsheet supports design decisions relating to grabrail diameters.

Authored: 
L. Oram, J. Cameron & C. Bridge

Diameter: Evidence Based Research: Selecting Diameters for Grabrails

Publication Date: 
14 Mar 2006
Abstract: 

Systematic review of publications relevant to the appropriate recommendation of grabrail diameters. This document identifies and summarises critical issues with the selection and measurement of grabrail diameters.

Authored: 
L. Oram, J. Cameron & C. Bridge

Diameter: Industry Checklist: Selecting Diameters for Grabrails

Publication Date: 
14 Mar 2006
Abstract: 

This Checklist is designed for use in conjunction with the Diameter Industry Factsheet. These documents support design decisions relating to presribing grabrail diameters and are industry specific summaries of the Diameter Systematic Review.

Authored: 
L. Oram, J. Cameron & C. Bridge

Diameter: Industry Factsheet: Selecting Diameters for Grabrails

Publication Date: 
14 Mar 2006
Abstract: 

This factsheet is designed to supplement the Industry Checklist on selecting diameters for grabrails and is a industry specific summary of the systematic review on selecting grabrail diameters.

Authored: 
L. Oram, J. Cameron & C. Bridge

Doorbells: Consumer Factsheet: Selecting Doorbells for People with Hearing Impairment

Publication Date: 
20 Jun 2006
Abstract: 

This factsheet supports design decisions relating to visual signalling devices for people with hearing impairment. It guides a consumer's choice and provides installation and design considerations.

Authored: 
F. Lee, C. Bridge & S. Mathews