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<p>Aim To clarify the ill-defined concept of patient advocacy and develop a model.</p> <p>Method An eclectic concept analysis was used in the study.</p>
<p>Bites from dogs, cats, bats and monkeys are the most common source of rabies infection in humans.
<p>Aim To explore secondary school students’ health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, and to examine staff assessment of the Bodyzone project, in which confidential dro
<p>This article describes the setting up and evaluation of a course for ward-based nurses, which is designed to improve their skills in caring for highly dependent patient
<p>Aim To evaluate a year-long trial of a nursing shift pattern involving two 12-hour and two six-and-a-quarter-hour shifts.</p> <p>Method Twenty four nurses,
<p>In addition to state registered dietitians, nurses and other health professionals face the challenge of communicating clear and consistent information about food, healt
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Background The socio-economic costs of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) are continually rising.
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This article examines the implications for education in practice of the document Preparation of Mentors and Teachers
<p>Background The physical healthcare needs of patients in medium secure units (MSUs) are often overlooked.
<p>At a recent conference workshop, a group of specialist nurses examined their attitudes towards individuals with multiple sclerosis moving into long-term care.
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Background In the UK, access to psychological support for people with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) is arbitrary, despite the
<p>Aim To examine the process and outcome of the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to treat depression.</p> <p>Method The study was undertaken at an a
<p>Following his research (Wright 2002), David Wright developed this protocol for nurses to use when administering medication to patients who have swallowing difficulties.</p>
<p>Background Prostate cancer is a life-threatening disease that is not curable but can be controlled through treatment. Current treatments can result in unpleasant and distressing side effects for patients.
<p>An increasing number of care homes in the UK now provide placements for students undertaking pre-registration nursing programmes, enabling them to develop knowledge and skills in the continuing care of older people.
<p>Background Ensuring that a patient fasts before an operation is perhaps one of the most fundamental pre-operative responsibilities that nurses might perform on a daily basis.
<p>This article examines the problems associated with recruiting nurses trained in intensive care. It discusses the solutions found at a large district general hospital intensive care unit (ICU).
<p>The author describes the paediatric advanced life support algorithm and discusses specific aspects of paediatric resuscitation.</p>
