Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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Incidence of food allergy has been increasing and is more commonly seen in children. Allergic reactions can vary, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe.
This article reports on seven cases of night terror disorder in children with no previous history of parasomnias, or night time disturbance.
Background Uncertainty in illness implies no meaning has been attributed to an illness event.
Background Play specialists work closely with doctors and nurses to improve outcomes and the hospital experience for young patients.
Improving survival rates for children and young people with complex health needs requires a robust system for transition to adult services.
Reflection is a natural human activity.
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), an oncological condition affecting blood-producing cells, is the most common type of childhood cancer.
Background Children experience pain and restlessness during invasive procedures.
Background Assessment of pain in paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) is crucial to minimise the risks of inadequate sedation.
Chest X-ray (CXR) is one of the most common radiological investigations undertaken in practice with children.
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic condition that causes bones to become brittle and fracture.
Background The time point at which parents receive a diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) has changed over the years due in
Background Childhood obesity has a worldwide association with serious health problems and complications that increase the risk of illness and death.
An increasing number of fathers want to be involved in providing healthcare for their child. Nurses endeavouring to include fathers in care are hindered by a lack of evidence-based guidelines outlining how best to engage with, educate and upskill this parent.
Treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) remains arduous and time-consuming, with young people in particular struggling to balance these demands with living a ‘normal’ life.
Aim To gain insight into the post-discharge experiences of parents in relation to the adequacy of preparation for caring for extremely premature infants at home.
Aim To examine the role of members of the NHS England Youth Forum (NHSEYF) and the strategies used to influence health service provision for children and young people.
Aim To explore perceptions, opinions and experiences of safeguarding education within pre-registration children’s nursing curricula.
