Delivering reform in English healthcare: an ideational perspective

A variety of perspectives has been put forward to understand reform across healthcare systems. Recently, some have called for these perspectives to give greater recognition to the role of ideational processes. The purpose of this article is to present an ideational approach to understanding the delivery of healthcare reform. It draws on a case of English healthcare reform – the Next Stage Review led by Lord Darzi – to show how the delivery of its reform proposals was associated with four ideational frames. These frames built on the idea of “progress” in responding to existing problems; the idea of “prevailing policy” in forming part of a bricolage of ideas within institutional contexts; the idea of “prescription” as top-down structural change at odds with local contexts; and the idea of “professional disputes” in challenging the notion of clinical engagement across professional groups. The article discusses the implications of these ideas in furthering our understanding of policy change, conflict and continuity across healthcare settings

Resultados de una encuesta sobre tratamiento de la cifosis torácica causada por enfermedad de Scheuermann Resultados de uma pesquisa sobre o tratamento da cifose torácica de Scheuermann Results of a survey on the treatment of thoracic Scheuermann´s kyphosis

OBJETIVO: Conocer que parámetros se deben considerar para encarar el tratamiento de la cifosis torácica causada por la enfermedad de Scheuermann. MÉTODO: Se realizó una recolección de informaciones consistente en aplicar un cuestionario a 25 informantes calificados, colegas de diferentes países de Íbero/Latinoamérica miembros de SILACO (Sociedad Íbero/Latinoamericana de Columna) y se analizaron los resultados de las mismas. RESULTADOS: Como tratamiento ortopédico, la mayoría se inclinó por el uso del corsé de Milwaukee, indicado en pacientes prepúberes y pospúberes con curvas mayores de 60º y en curvas de menos de 60º si tienen dolor. El tiempo de uso: 22 hrs por día, su mantenimiento hasta llegar a Risser 4 o 5. Se observó una tasa de abandono de 48% al plan terapéutico. En lo referente a tratamiento quirúrgico, las indicaciones surgen: por localización de la deformidad, el valor angular, dolor, edad y estética. La extensión del área a fusionar fue determinada con los espinogramas y radiografías dinámicas. Se eligió la vía posterior como vía de abordaje con barras y tornillos, y en algunos casos la combinación con ganchos. Se evaluaron los resultados del tratamiento quirúrgico (de acuerdo a la opinión del médico), que fueron catalogados como buenos en un 64%. CONCLUSIONES: Se realizó una encuesta de opinión sobre el tratamiento de la cifosis torácica causada por enfermedad de Scheuermann .y se analizaron 25 formularios de respuestas de calificados cirujanos de columna, de diferentes países de Ibero/Latinoamérica miembros de SILACO. La encuesta ha permitido establecer normas de conducta terapéuticas (ortopédicas y quirúrgicas) para el tratamiento de esta afección.<br>OBJETIVO: Obter os parâmetros a serem considerados para realizar o tratamento da cifose torácica de Scheuermann. MÉTODOS: Os dados foram obtidos por meio de um questionário que foi respondido por 25 membros da SILACO (Sociedad Ibero-Latino-americana de Columna) e análise dos resultados das respostas. RESULTADOS: Como tratamento ortopédico, a maioria optou pelo uso do colete de Milwaukee indicado para pacientes pré-púberes e pós-púberes com curvas maiores que 60° e curvas de menos de 60° acompanhadas de dor. O tempo de uso diário do colete foi de 22 horas até atingir Risser 4 ou 5. A taxa de abandono do plano terapêutico foi de 48%. Em relação ao tratamento cirúrgico, a maioria afirmou que as indicações estão relacionadas com localização da deformidade, valor angular, dor, idade e a estética. A extensão da área da artrodese foi determinada por meio de radiografias totais de coluna e dinâmicas. A abordagem posterior foi escolhida como a via de acesso preferida, utilizando-se hastes, parafusos e associação com ganchos. CONCLUSÃO: Realizamos uma pesquisa sobre o tratamento da cifose torácica decorrente de doença Scheuermann. Analisamos 25 formulários de resposta de cirurgiões de coluna qualificados de diferentes países membros da SILACO. A pesquisa permitiu estabelecer normas de conduta terapêutica (ortopédicas e cirúrgicas) para tratamento dessa afecção.<br>OBJECTIVE: To determine which parameters should be considered to address the treatment of thoracic Scheuermann kyphosis. METHOD: A survey information with a questionnaire applied to 25 informants, colleagues from different countries of Ibero-Latin American members of SILACO (Sociedad Ibero-Latinoamericana de Columna) and to analyze the results. RESULTS: Regarding to the orthopedic treatment the majority tended towards the use of Milwaukee brace for pre-pubertal and post-pubertal patients with curves greater than 60º and in curves of less than 60º if they had pain. Time of use: Twenty two hours per day until reaching Risser of 4 or 5. The rejection rate of the therapeutic plan was 48%. Regarding surgical treatment, the majority established that the indications are related to the location of the deformity, the angular value, pain, age and aesthetics. The extension of the area to be fused was determined by the total column and dynamic X-rays. Posterior approach was chosen to access; rod and screws, and in some cases the combination with hooks. CONCLUSION: We conducted a survey about the treatment of thoracic kyphosis due to Scheuermann disease and analyzed 25 response forms of qualified spine surgeons from different countries that are SILACO members. The survey has allowed to establish standards of management (orthopedic and surgical) for the treatment of this condition

Vision science and adaptive optics, the state of the field

Adaptive optics is a relatively new field, yet it is spreading rapidly and allows new questions to be asked about how the visual system is organized. The editors of this feature issue have posed a series of question to scientists involved in using adaptive optics in vision science. The questions are focused on three main areas. In the first we investigate the use of adaptive optics for psychophysical measurements of visual system function and for improving the optics of the eye. In the second, we look at the applications and impact of adaptive optics on retinal imaging and its promise for basic and applied research. In the third, we explore how adaptive optics is being used to improve our understanding of the neurophysiology of the visual system

Vision science and adaptive optics, the state of the field

Adaptive optics is a relatively new field, yet it is spreading rapidly and allows new questions to be asked about how the visual system is organized. The editors of this feature issue have posed a series of question to scientists involved in using adaptive optics in vision science. The questions are focused on three main areas. In the first we investigate the use of adaptive optics for psychophysical measurements of visual system function and for improving the optics of the eye. In the second, we look at the applications and impact of adaptive optics on retinal imaging and its promise for basic and applied research. In the third, we explore how adaptive optics is being used to improve our understanding of the neurophysiology of the visual system