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CPD articles
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition that affects more than 115,000 people in the UK.
<p>The continuing professional development article on preceptorship of newly qualified nurses was of particular interest to me as a nursing student embarking on my final y
Non-malignant respiratory disease is a chronic life-limiting condition that requires holistic palliative care.
<p>Nursing is a career that I enjoy and am passionate about. Before qualifying as a nurse, I was a qualified veterinary nurse.
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) continue to be a challenge in developed and developing countries.
<p>The contribution of clinical research to best practice in nursing was explored in this CPD article.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, progressive and disabling disease that causes significant burden to patients, their families, and
<p>I work on a secure mental health unit, where there are several patients with long-standing mental illnesses who are obese or have high body mass indices.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common in the UK and causes a significant burden to patients and the NHS.
<p>A recent conversation with a colleague prompted me to read this CPD article on fluoride.
Nurses should be knowledgeable about treatment options available so they can advise patients
<p>In my work I care for many residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
This article defines shared decision making in patient care and describes the background to this philosophy. The shared decision making approach is part of a wider initiative to promote patient-centred care and increase patient involvement in clinical decisions.
<p>Gout predominantly affects people aged between 40 and 60 years and frequently occurs alongside diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and reduced renal function. I was interested to read this article because of my work caring for older people.</p>
Agitation commonly affects older adults, particularly those living in care homes and in hospital settings.
<p>I was unaware of the full range of treatments available for individuals experiencing chronic pain before reading this CPD article. Many patients on the gynaecology ward where I work are admitted because of chronic pain.</p>
Every nurse has a responsibility for protecting children, even nurses who do not work directly with children. However, nurses may be reluctant to deal with child maltreatment issues because they do not want to get things wrong or make a situation worse.
As dementia progresses, an individual may experience increasing difficulties in eating and drinking safely. Evidence suggests that admission to hospital may exacerbate these problems.
