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CPD articles
This article aims to help practitioners consider a variety of wound dressings and develop their knowledge about the use of dressings
<p>Skin conditions can adversely affect many aspects of patients’ lives.
<p>This article discusses the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in primary care, in the light of recent updates to national guidelines.
Nurses often have an important role in devising or updating local policies and protocols, but are rarely prepared for a process that
<p>This article discusses type 2 diabetes, including the underlying causes and the treatment algorithm needed to manage this condition.
This article considers the nature of ovarian cancer, the effect this diagnosis may have on patients, their families and carers, and
<p>This article provides an overview of factors relevant to dementia care today.
Continence care is a high priority during the rehabilitative process following stroke.
Hand hygiene is regarded as the most effective way of preventing healthcare-associated infections.
Good nutrition is important in caring for patients with life-limiting illness, not only for meeting the body’s physical requirements
<p>This article, the second in a two-part series, continues to describe the stages involved in conducting a systematic review.
<p>This article aims to contribute to an understanding of the Mental Health Act 2007, which came into force in November 2008.
<p>This article, the first of two, provides an overview of the processes involved in writing a systematic review. The article describes the differences between a systematic and a literature review, how to write an answerable review question and how to prepare the background for the review.
<p>The shift towards providing critical care in general wards has changed the way acutely ill patients are identified, treated and managed in hospital. This requires the expertise of knowledgeable, informed and capable staff.
<p>This article explores the development and use of patient group directions in the supply and administration of medicines. It provides an overview of the classification of medicines and differentiates between a patient specific direction and a patient group direction.
<p>People developing psychosis often seek help several times before receiving effective support and treatment, and frequently present to general healthcare staff. Therefore, awareness and knowledge of early psychosis among non-mental health nurses should be promoted.
<p>This article addresses the risk of respiratory illness for those travelling overseas. It considers emerging disease risks, particularly the influenza virus, as well as vaccination and vulnerable populations.
This article provides an overview of postnatal depression, including strategies to detect the disorder, suggested referral pathways and examples of evidence-based interventions.
