Smartphone apps for smoking cessation Interventions People receiving support with mobile apps show a 67% higher chance of not smoking at six months after quitting compared to help from standard interventions
Stretching exercises for plantar fasciitis Interventions Stretching of the plantar fascia ligament in adults with chronic heel pain due to plantar fasciitis with the aim to reduce pain and improve physical function
Sunscreen for skin cancer prevention Interventions Australia has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer in the world – two out of every three Australians are likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer before they reach age 70 years
The Epley manoeuvre: vertigo Interventions Vertigo: a sensation of instability in which the person feels that they or their surroundings are moving or rotating
Topical heat for bluebottle stings Interventions There are around 10,000 cases of bluebottle stings on the east coast of Australia each year and applying hot water/heat rapidly after a sting is the most effective method
Probiotics for the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea in adults and children Interventions Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea occurs in 2–15% of people taking antibiotics. Some 20–30% of cases are thought to be caused by Clostridium difficile infection
Feed thickener for infant reflux Conditions A small amount of reflux, regurgitation or posseting is very common in small babies and does not need treatment. More serious reflux can cause pain, poor growth, or oesophageal ulceration
Advice to stay active for people with acute low back pain Conditions Advising patients with acute low back pain to stay active rather than rest in bed
Psychological treatments for postnatal depression Conditions About 13% of mothers experience postnatal depression (PND) in the first year after childbirth. Untreated PND can negatively affect mother-child bonding, shorten breastfeeding duration, lead to marital difficulties and increase the risk of future depression
Ten top tips for weight control Interventions Ten Top Tips is a leaflet-based habit change intervention for weight control