Clinical

<p/> <p>Patients presenting with minor injuries are treated in a variety of healthcare settings and are often assessed by nurses.

31 Jan 2012

<p>Aim To explore students’ perceptions of an advanced nursing practice course and factors affecting their progression.</p> <p>Method This descriptive qualitat

25 Jan 2012

<p>Iron deficiency is one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiency disorders worldwide, with teenage girls and women of childbearing age, especially pregnant and postp

24 Jan 2012

<p>Urinary catheters are the main cause of hospital-acquired urinary tract infections among inpatients.

18 Jan 2012

<p>This article explores interventions that can be undertaken to establish and maintain adequate nutritional intake in older people with dementia.

18 Jan 2012

Communication disorders following stroke are common, but have varied presentations.

11 Jan 2012

This article outlines the prevalence of asthma in the UK and the importance of consistent and frequent monitoring of inhaler technique in providing improved

11 Jan 2012

<p>This article discusses the concepts of euthanasia, assisted suicide and physician-assisted suicide, under the umbrella term of assisted dying, from a pro-assisted dying

04 Jan 2012

<p>Many people with life-limiting disease are vulnerable to emotional distress associated with physical, spiritual, psychological and social stressors.

04 Jan 2012

<p>This article describes the introduction of volunteers in a small district general hospital to assist patients with their meals.

03 Jan 2012

<p>This article describes an evaluation of seven sharp safety intravenous (IV) cannula devices in six Welsh NHS hospitals and the Welsh Ambulance Service.

03 Jan 2012

This article describes the introduction of volunteers in a small district general hospital to assist patients with their meals.

14 Dec 2011

This article describes an evaluation of seven sharp safety intravenous (IV) cannula devices in six Welsh NHS hospitals and the Welsh Ambulance Service.

14 Dec 2011

<p>This article explores strategies that nurses can use to protect themselves from burnout. The literature emphasises the need for organisational reform to prevent burnout.

07 Dec 2011

<p>By identifying malnutrition and dehydration in patients who have had a stroke, nurses can intervene to prevent significant complications developing and so improve patient outcomes.

07 Dec 2011

<p/> <p>Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment is being undertaken in the UK as a result of a national drive to reduce premature mortality and the economic burden of vascular disease.

06 Dec 2011

<p>Headache is a common, painful event that can be acute and/or chronic in nature. This article aims to give readers an insight into the condition by covering issues related to classification, diagnosis and management.

30 Nov 2011

<p>This article aims to increase knowledge and understanding of mitral valve regurgitation to assist nurses in providing effective patient care and support the treatment options available.

30 Nov 2011

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