RCN says flat rate does not ‘accurately reflect the level of responsibility expected of staff’
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<p>Aim To explore the meaning of recovery from the perspective of patients who have had a myocardial infarction (MI) and their carers.</p> <p>Method Constructi
<p>This article examines the difference between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, the use of reversibility testing and the various guidelines available to
<p>This article addresses the principles of evidence-based practice and considers the essential elements involved in the process.
Aims The primary aim of this study was to investigate whether a questionnaire developed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could also
<p> Aims The primary aim of this study was to investigate whether a questionnaire developed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could also be used with patients wh
<p>Many nurses working in the primary and secondary sectors will care for patients who have sustained fractures.
<p> Aim To assess the validity and inter-rater reliability of two tools, Venous Assessment Tool (VAT) and Deciding on Intra Venous Access (DIVA), using thematic analysis o
<p>Most nurses are familiar with testing urine and many do so daily. The urine dipstick can reveal many abnormalities.
<p>Early identification of clinical deterioration in hospitalised patients is important to prevent subsequent cardiopulmonary arrest and reduce mortality.
Aim To assess the validity and inter-rater reliability of two tools, Venous Assessment Tool (VAT) and Deciding on IntraVenous Access (DIVA), us
This article outlines how Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, a mental health and learning disability trust, implem
Reliable and sustained venous access is imperative for the successful treatment of patients with malignant disease.
This article reviews the literature relating to domestic violence against men and examines some of the reasons why men are reluctant to report violent episodes.
This article aims to increase awareness of the lack of first aid skills among nurses and midwives.
This article investigates the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in people living with human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS).
Aims To explore and evaluate the experience of the ‘Arts for Life’ project among patients or residents with terminal illness in nursing homes and the community, their relatives and practitioners.
Patient rehabilitation following lower limb amputation is essential to provide optimum patient outcomes and to improve the amputee’s quality of life.
A high body weight on conception and during pregnancy can have health implications for both the mother and child.
