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CPD articles
In the first of two articles on palliative care for people with Parkinson’s disease, the authors revise the common features of the d
Constipation is a common problem in older age and a costly one, both in terms of treatment and distress caused to patients.
This article explores team and goal-planning approaches to rehabilitation and intermediate care, and explains the centrality of the
Nurses have a central role to play in the care of older people who have suffered a myocardial infarction.
Phenomenology has become one of the most popular research approaches used by nurses in health care today.
Continence problems among older people are debilitating, embarrassing and uncomfortable but, despite widely held views to the contra
Tuberculosis is a disease with a long history and although concerted efforts have been made to eradicate it, cases have increased in
This article considers some causes of cancer, diagnostic assessments and treatment options, as well as some of the myths surrounding
This article explains how nursing staff can make a difference to older patients with visual impairment through understanding of thei
Eating and drinking difficulties are common in people with dementia and yet some health staff are inclined to neglect this important
Parkinson’s disease affects one in every 100 people over the age of 60 and one in ten nursing home residents.
The author examines capacity, consent and other key issues in relation to the administration of medicines to older people with confu
Effective pain management requires a combination of complex nursing skills, particularly so if patients are cognitively impaired.
The future care of older patients with heart failure probably lies within specialist teams but many are currently being cared for at home and without access to specialist support.
Public expectations of the success of resuscitation have been raised in recent years. However, reality does not always match these expectations.
Although epilepsy can occur at any age, almost a quarter of people affected are over 60 years old.
Difficulty with feeding is a common problem among people with dementia and may pose ethical problems for the care team if decisions about continued feeding arise.
The importance of ensuring adequate nutrition in older people is often acknowledged but, the evidence suggests, theory is not always matched by practice.
