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<p>Background Experienced nurses in a genitourinary medicine (GUM) department were given further training to enable them to take a medical and presenting sexual history on
<p>Essence of Care (DoH 2001) developed from a commitment to explore the benefits of benchmarking in improving the quality of the fundamental and essential aspects of care
<p>Chronic obstructive airways disease is a chronic, progressive disorder characterised by airways obstruction.
<p>In this article the authors argue that nurse practitioners must undergo a formal course of education that teaches them to be politically and professionally aware, clini
<p>Current literature supports the use of self-management plans in childhood asthma. The aim of this article is to describe the purpose of such plans.
<p>Background Achieving holistic care is an important goal for nurses.
<p>Many patients with chronic pain use some form of heat application in the home environment and frequently wish to continue using these heat therapies if admitted to hosp
<p>Aim To assess the quality of integrated sexually transmitted infection (STI) services in primary health care.</p> <p>Method A two-page questionnaire, in col
<p>The inadequacy of some areas of palliative care provision was acknowledged in the NHS Cancer Plan (DoH 2000).
<p>The Resuscitation Council (UK) in its publication Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Guidance for Clinical Practice and Training in Primary Care (2001) has made recommenda
<p>The use of intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) in the treatment of bladder disorders has increased in recent years.
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Interprofessional working is a concept that has an impact on nursing and the care delivered.
<p> Background Two audits were conducted by a small team of nurses to measure the effectiveness of discharge management and planning in a four-ward orthopaedic and trauma unit.
<p>Background Two audits were conducted by a small team of nurses to measure the effectiveness of discharge management and planning in a four-ward orthopaedic and trauma unit.
<p>Collaboration across national borders presents unique challenges and opportunities. A desire to expand your understanding of healthcare issues, and a willingness to share time and intellectual resources generously, contribute to successful collaboration.
Aim The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and nature of fall prevention activities carried out by London primary and secondary care NHS services and targeted at adults aged 65 years or older, as well as the rationale for those activities where they
This article highlights the diversity of supervision models currently described in the nursing literature, clarifies their structure, discusses research conducted on specific supervision models and outlines their limitations.
<p>Background This literature review explores the potential for the development of nursing practice in stroke rehabilitation based on the perceptions and experiences of patients directly affected by stroke.</p> <p>Conclusion Research relating to the experiences of patients affec
