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Research focus
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Frailty is a recognised state of increased vulnerability to adverse outcomes resulting from an interaction of physical, psychological, socio-economic and co-morbidity factors.
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A combination of two historic papers and one new paper has provided evidence on deconditioning in older people during hospitalisation.
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UK policy and guidance state that people should have their preferences and priorities for end of life care recorded in the form of an advance care plan.
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Compiled by Vicki Leah, nurse consultant for older people, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London
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Three research articles of interest to nurses of older people
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Summaries of three studies into issues of concern for older people's nurses
Despite the potential benefits of ACP for nursing home residents with dementia, the authors of this study highlight that hardly any r
This comprehensive synthesis of published literature from a team in Northern Ireland focused on the perspectives of healthcare profes
Through a three-stage project in a specialist memory clinic in Australia, researchers introduced ACP to clients with mild cognitive i
Danish researchers investigated how collaboration between relatives and nurses affects carers’ experiences during admissions.
There is a lack of definitions, evidence and guidance about carer engagement in hospitals.
Despite being 15 years old, this study remains relevant.
