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<p>The Computers in Teaching Initiative (CTI) started in 1984. In those early days, the role was more developmental than that of today.
<p>Parental presence in the post-operative care unit (PACU) is an under-reported and under-researched area of paediatric care.
<p>This article describes the development of a programme to collect qualitative data on components of nursing care behaviour to supplement quantitative methods.
Aim and intended learning outcomes <p>The aim of this article is to review the recommended techniques for the routine measurement of blood pressure in adults using a mercu
<p>This paper explores the problems and dilemmas encountered while conducting a longitudinal qualitative research study in the clinical nursing environment and highlights
<p>This paper describes Phase III of the study of mechanical aids used within the NHS, the aim of which was to evaluate the acceptability and effectiveness of mechanical a
<p>In the second article of three (the first appeared in last week’s issue), the authors describe Phase II of the study ‘An Evaluation of Mechanical Aids used within the N
<p>Publication of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (HSE 1992) focused attention on the use of mechanical aids for the purposes of moving and handling.
<p>This research article looks at the present and future needs of a group of children within one particular London borough, who were diagnosed as having autism or being on
<p>This paper is part of a larger study examining the role of the nurse practitioner and its potential utility in mental health nursing.
<p>This study assessed the difference in efficacy and patient morbidity when asthma drug therapy was administered by either a dry powder device (DPD) or metered dose inhal
<p> AIM AND INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES </p> <p>The aim of this article is to describe the interventions required for advanced life support procedures for the p
<p> AIM and intended learning outcomes </p> <p>The aim of this article is to develop the nurse's knowledge of the normal anatomy of the human skin, the natural wound healing process and the theories underpinning modern wound management techniques, in order to facilitate a r
<p> Aim and intended learning outcomes </p> <p>The aim of this article is to enhance the reader’s knowledge and understanding of eczema.
<p>This preliminary, exploratory study examined the level of satisfaction of patients and relatives with the telephone communication skills of nurses.
<p>The use of birthplans has become a common practice in many maternity units to improve continuity of care and enable women to gain control over the experience of childbirth.
<p>This article describes the prevalence of suicidal behaviour, both nationally and in relation to one inner city district general hospital. The authors discuss what is currently known about risk assessment for identifying those patients likely to repeat the act in the near future.
