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<p>The hand hygiene of patients has been neglected and should be emphasised.
<p>Background The concept of self-efficacy has been proposed as a suitable outcome measure in psychiatry.
<p>Nurses play an increasingly crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the best possible care, and strive to lead innovations in health care.
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Background This article summarises the findings of an international systematic review of patient handling.
<p>The author describes the way in which nursing knowledge is developing through medical humanities.
<p>Aim To study attitudes towards Rampton Hospital by reviewing the attitudes of external students and professionals in training following an arranged guided tour of the h
<p>The purpose of this draft position statement on nursing research and development is to serve as a consultation document, in the profession and with other key stakeholde
<p>Autonomic dysreflexia is a syndrome that affects those with a spinal cord lesion above the mid-thoracic level.
<p>This article raises awareness of the risks of irritant contact dermatitis among different occupational groups, especially healthcare professionals, and suggests strateg
<p>The author outlines a model that can be used to separate nursing tasks from talking to patients.
<p>Student nurses are required to undergo assessment in their practice placements as part of their pre-registration programme.
<p>The global incidence of tuberculosis (TB) is rising.
<p>This article examines the complexities of heel ulcers. Treatments now considered outdated and potentially hazardous are discussed as are modern treatments that may reduce the development of heel ulcers.</p>
Since the attacks of September 11 2001 in the United States, and the subsequent anthrax scares, the approach to preparing for and dealing with major incidents has had to be re-thought.
Although eye treatment is an important aspect of patient care, nurses may not always be aware of the implications of inadequate treatment of ophthalmic conditions.
<p>Background Clinical supervision is accepted as important in all areas of nursing. There are various methods available for conducting clinical supervision but the most commonly used is self-reporting by the supervisee to his or her supervisor.
<p>While an adverse event involving a medical device is often ascribed to either user error or device failure, the causes are typically multifactorial.
<p>Background Generally, it is now accepted that the long-term outcomes are better for those who are able to see the body of a loved one as it helps people who are grieving to come to terms with the death.</p> <p>Conclusion While the evidence indicates that seeing the body of a
