evidence synthesis

HIQA publishes reviews of stockpiling for public health emergencies, multiplex antigen testing for respiratory diseases and newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy

The topics and areas that our evidence synthesis and evidence-based advice touches on can vary considerably. This was highlighted in recent months when we published several important reports in areas including the use of multiplex antigen tests for respiratory diseases, adding screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme in Ireland and international approaches to health emergency stockpiling.

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Impact of COVID-19 on public health systems and nursing homes

We have published the latest evidence on COVID-19 and how it has impacted public health systems in Europe and nursing homes in Ireland.

Last week, we published a review of how other countries have designed their public health systems — and the lessons these countries learned following the COVID-19 pandemic — to support the Public Health Reform Expert Advisory Group in Ireland to strengthen our public health system and prepare for future pandemics.

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SPHeRE Network 8th Annual Conference

Last week, a number of our staff members presented at the virtual SPHeRE Network’s 8th Annual Conference, discussing restrictive practices in nursing homes, implementing national standards, evidence synthesis and notifiable incidents in social care services.

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