BACKGROUND A variety of interventions have been developed to promote prudent antibiotic use, especially for respiratory tract infections (RTIs); however, it is not yet clear which are most acceptable and feasible for implementation across a wide range of contexts. This study elicited the views of experts, professionals who develop and implement guidelines and interventions, from five countries,...

This paper reviews the emerging literature on “transformative” innovation policy (TIP) in order to (1) identify unique TIP characteristics and challenges they imply for policymakers throughout cycle (2) examine literature's contribution practical policymaking. We five main distinguishing analyse understanding of how influence policymaking process. The analysis shows that discusses TIP-related a...

PURPOSE To describe how stakeholder engagement has been undertaken and evaluated in rehabilitation research. METHODS A scoping review of the scientific literature using five search strategies. Quantitative and qualitative analyses using extracted data. Interpretation of results was iteratively discussed within the team, which included a parent stakeholder. RESULTS Searches identified 101 ca...

Since the advent of public key cryptography, about twenty-five years ago, the field of cryptography has been developing very rapidly. Constantly, there are new areas and new issues to investigate. The advance of the Internet as the major computing paradigm has increased the applicability and diversity of the field. The aim of the 2002 Cryptography seminar was to provide an opportunity to focus ...

BACKGROUND Strong evidence supports an early return to work after injury as a way to improve recovery. In Australia, General Practitioners (GPs) see about 96 % of injured workers, making them the main gatekeepers to workers' entitlements. Most people with compensable injuries in Australia are certified as "unfit to work" by their GP, with a minority of patients certified for modified work dutie...