Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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To explore the influence of health and social factors on the quality of life (QOL) of community-dwelling old
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This article is the first of a two-part series that explores a programme of culture change in care homes.
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Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disorder that results in elevated levels of parathyroid hormone and subsequent hypercalcaemia.
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The aim of this systematic review was to identify the best ways of supporting people with dementia to eat.
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Domestic abuse is widespread and indiscriminate.
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In the UK, one third of the 850,000 people with dementia live in care homes.
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This is the final article in a short series that presents case study examples of the use of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in different clinical s
This article describes digital skills training (DST) for staff and later, residents, as part of a programme of culture change in a large care home with nurs
This is the third in a short series that presents case study examples of the application of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in different clinical s
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Ensuring patients are adequately hydrated is a fundamental part of nursing care, however, it is clear from the literature that dehydration remains a signifi
This article is the first of a two-part series that informs and describes digital skills training using a dedicated console computer provided for staff and
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The aim of the service evaluation presented in this article was to explore the multidisciplinary team’s (MDT) experiences and perception of the advanced nur
Malnutrition affects three million people in the UK each year, 10% of whom are aged 65 and older. Chronic malnutrition is associated with well-documented clinical criteria for frailty: unintentional weight loss, weakness, immobility and sarcopenia.
Caring for a family member with dementia is stressful, and carers from all backgrounds often feel overwhelmed and under-supported. Professional and family carers’ perceptions of the challenges and satisfactions of caring are influenced by culturally derived expectations.
This is the second article in a short series that presents case study examples of the use of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in different clinical settings.
There has been little research that explores the interaction between community pharmacists and community nurses and how this interaction could benefit people affected by dementia.
This is the first in a short series that presents case study examples of the use of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in different clinical settings.
Aim To investigate the prevalence and severity of cognitive impairment among older people living in the community in Cebu City, the Philippines.
