RCN says flat rate does not ‘accurately reflect the level of responsibility expected of staff’
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<p>Aim To evaluate the use of a computer-delivered psycho-education programme which tries to improve patients’ knowledge and understanding of psychosis.</p> <p>
<p>A training needs analysis tool was developed to identify nurses’ discharge training needs and to improve discharge practice.
<p>This article discusses some of the issues surrounding dysphagia management for patients with progressive neurological conditions.
<p>This information on best practice is based on a systematic review of research, published by Blackwell Publishing Asia and conducted by the Centre for Evidence-based Nur
<p>Aim To examine the drug calculation skills of nursing students.</p> <p>Method A mathematics test and a structured questionnaire were used to determine level
<p>Malignant hyperthermia, also known as malignant hyperpyrexia, is a pharmacogenetic condition which can develop during general anaesthesia and can be fatal.
<p>In the second of two articles the author discusses the secondary complications that can arise following insertion of venous access devices (VADs).
<p>Aim To evaluate the quality assurance model for nursing education in the United Kingdom (UK) for the first nine months after the inception in 2002 of the Nursing and Mi
<p>A patient observation chart was developed to combine physiological observation charting with the calculation and recording of an early warning score (EWS); this was nam
<p>This article, the first of two, identifies the primary complications that can arise when inserting central venous access devices.
<p>Low levels of concordance with asthma medication programmes have negative effects on patients’ short and long term health.
<p>This article discusses a structured learning programme that offers a standardised assessment for all healthcare staff to learn venepuncture and/or cannulation.
A training programme in dual diagnosis (mental health and substance misuse) began in 2003 across three NHS trusts and was funded by Cheshire and Merseyside Strategic Health Authority.
<p>This article traces the history of evidence-based practice (EBP), outlines current issues and reviews the literature on the key concepts, features and outcomes. The author then establishes a set of principles to guide EBP in health care.</p>
<p>This article describes how a sexual health service for young people can be provided in a school setting using a multi-agency drop-in approach.</p>
<p>This article aims to inform general nurses about the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It outlines the signs and symptoms, disease processes and treatment, and highlights the importance of the nurse’s role in supporting these patients.</p>
<p>Wound debridement is an essential part of effective wound care. There are many methods of debriding wounds and it is important that patients are involved in the decision so that they are able to give informed consent.
<p>This article outlines the development of an outpatient skin camouflage service and summarises findings from an audit of the service after one year, which resulted in the clinic expanding to a monthly all-day session.</p>
