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This article aims to increase healthcare professionals’ understanding of the pre and post-operative care of patients undergoing stoma-forming surgery.
Pilonidal sinus disease is a common disorder that occurs in the cleavage between the buttocks and can cause discomfort and embarrass
Adolescents with mental health problems or disorders are a vulnerable group who do not always receive optimal care.
<p>Shock is a complex physiological syndrome. If it is not detected and treated promptly, it can lead to death.
Respiratory disorders are among the most common reasons for admission to critical care units in the UK.
Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder that can negatively affect a person’s health and quality of life.
<p>This article outlines the diagnosis, treatment and nursing management of patients with Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea.</p>
<p>This article outlines the use of a hand-held Doppler ultrasound device as an aid in the assessment of patients with active and healed leg ulcers.
<p>Dignity is important to every individual, irrespective of the situation in which they find themselves, including healthcare settings.
<p>The incidence of diabetes is set to rise dramatically in the next five years so there is a growing focus on ‘shared care’ for people with diabetes, involving healthcare
This article examines the prevalence, causes, identification, assessment and treatment options for men with erectile dysfunction.
This article discusses the need for early referral and proactive management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis to achieve optimal
<p>This article outlines the challenges of supporting one school nursing team through a period of unprecedented change–moving from being part of the Combined Child Health Service in the Grampian region of Scotland and part of the acute sector, to becoming part of Aberdeen City Community Hea
<p>This article discusses common pruritic conditions. It emphasises the importance of good history taking and provides a description of the topical treatments and measures that can be used to alleviate the patient’s symptoms.</p>
<p>Academic writing is an important aspect of professional development for students and lecturers. It is one way in which they demonstrate their learning, but it can be a difficult skill to master.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. This article aims to update nurses’ knowledge about the disease, focusing on diagnosis, treatment and nursing care.
<p>This article describes one university’s efforts to provide support for mentors in clinical practice by introducing learning community education advisers.
This article describes the physiology of the heart and the pathophysiology of angina. Diagnosis and treatment options, including pharmacological therapies, are outlined.
