Evidence-based assessment report 2010/002
This
EBA
report was considered by
SHTG
on 29
April 2010. Of particular note this quarter is the summary on
bariatric surgery for obesity.
Evidence suggests that for moderately to
severely obese people (BMI ≥30 and <40), bariatric surgery is a
clinical and cost effective intervention compared to non-surgical
options. NHS QIS has published an evidence note on this topic and
the National Planning Forum have convened a group to consider the
issues presented by bariatric surgery. Other topics considered in
this report include portable monitoring devices for home diagnosis
of obstructive sleep apnoea and transcatheter aortic valve
implantation (TAVI).
The report also contains four summaries of
papers relating to implementation support or health services
research methodology. A guide to assist with the implementation of
Doppler guided intraoperative fluid management, prepared by the NHS
Technology Adoption Centre, is highlighted.
Published Date: 29 April 2010
