Martin Stevens

TL;DR: Individual budgets (IBs) as discussed by the authors were piloted in 13 English local authorities during 2005-2007, with the aim of bringing together resources from different funding streams to which an individual was entitled, and integrate or align those funding streams, thereby reducing the number of assessments and reviews; then allow those resources to be spent flexibly according to individual wishes and needs.

TL;DR: The study found that on most measures there were no differences in working patterns between care managers with and without IB holders on their caseload, but the results do show that – contrary to expectations – more time was spent assessing needs, and that more time generally was required to conduct support planning activities.

TL;DR: Intralesional surgery for LGCS of the long bones has been advocated more often in the literature over the past few years and the potential advantages of less aggressive treatment are better functional outcome and lower complication rates although these need to be weighed against the potential for compromising survival outcomes.

TL;DR: A home-based exercise program using novel technology seems feasible when participants are given a stable internet connection and shows promise for stimulating physical activity among older frail adults, especially if it offers regular coaching.

TL;DR: In this paper, a randomized controlled trial was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a computer-navigated total hip arthroplasty (MIS THA) compared to a conventional posterolateral THA technique on the restoration of physical functioning during recovery following surgery.