Current methodologies for the optimal operation of district heating systems are based on model predictive control. In complement to load forecasts, accurate predictions (up to 12-hour ahead) of the water temperature at critical points of the networks are crucial for meeting constraints related to consumers while minimizing the production costs for the heat supplier. The paper introduces a new f...

BACKGROUND BETTER (Building on Existing Tools to Improve Chronic Disease Prevention and Screening in Primary Care) is a patient-based intervention to improve chronic disease prevention and screening (CDPS) for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and associated lifestyle factors in patients aged 40 to 65. The key component of BETTER is a prevention practitioner (PP), a health care professi...

Translational medical science fulfils an urgent need worldwide to make knowledge from health research available as soon as possible, minimising the time between findings being made and their use in health delivery services. To plan and organize implementation of evidence-based knowledge acquisition and innovation, that could be incorporated in health services, theoretical frameworks have been d...

BACKGROUND The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) develops tools to support implementation of evidence-based interventions for school health. To advance understanding of factors influencing the use of these implementation tools, we conducted an evaluation of state, school district, and local school staffs' use of four CDC tools to support implementation of physical activity, ...

Abstract We know that suicide is preventable, yet hundreds of thousands people still die due to every year. Many interventions were proven be effective, and dozens others showed promising results. However, translating these into new settings brings several challenges. One the crucial obstacles success not anticipating possible barriers implementation nor enhancing benefits factors facilitating ...

Abstract Background There are challenges in translating evidence-based interventions into practice, and the need for health care organization, management, policy changes to align with promotion activities within social system is well-documented. This study aims elucidate role of these factors as barriers/facilitators influencing implementation an intervention primary centers Basque Country, Spa...

Abstract Background Preparedness efforts for a COVID-19 outbreak required redesign and implementation of perioperative workflow the management obstetric patients. In this report we describe factors which influenced rapid cycle novel comprehensive checklist care parturient. Methods Within our labour delivery unit, parturient requiring was accomplished through cycling, debriefing on-site walkthro...

Abstract Background Seven housing and health services organizations were guided through a process of translating Chapter Six the Canadian Guidelines for Recovery-Oriented Practice into recovery-oriented innovation plan its implementation. At time COVID-19 outbreak lockdown measures, six seven had begun implementing their chosen (peer workers, wellness recovery action planning facilitator traini...

BACKGROUND Research- and/or evidence-based knowledge are not routinely adopted in healthcare and nursing practice. It is also unclear which implementation strategies are effective in nursing practice and what expenditures of time and money are required for the successful implementation of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). The aim in this study was to assess the effectiveness and required tim...