Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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Recruitment and retention of staff, and the drive to provide quality care are challenges currently faced by nursing and residential
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Nursing Standard recently published a literature search that explored different models of integrated nursing and mo
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Aim To identify the factors that contribute to variation in length of stay in hospital.
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Vaccinating older people remains a priority in the specialty of public health.
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Background Proponents of action research claim that it is not just for researchers, but helps to empower research participants to make changes
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This article describes the use of a web-based environment to develop a modularised enrolled nurse (EN) conversion programme.
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Non-invasive ventilation techniques provide and enhance alveolar ventilation without the need for an endotracheal airway.
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Background Patients experiencing chronic pain often seem to develop depression.
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Aim The aim of the pilot study was to explore lay and professional perceptions of men’s sexual health behaviour and the factors affecting risk
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It is no longer necessary for people with tinnitus to suffer, as self-help strategies are available.
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Aim The aim of this study was to produce a recommendation for selection of a tunic top for female nurses, based on previously established ergon
This article provides an insight into the development of the first clinical nurse specialist (CNS) post in head and neck oncology in Northern Ireland.
Seating is a major factor in pressure ulcer development, but it is frequently overlooked in the literature on pressure area management. Pressure ulcers are largely preventable and nurses are integral to the promotion of good practice.
The government has introduced a framework for clinical governance as a means to promote high quality services for patients.
<p>There is a high incidence of epilepsy among people with learning disabilities. However, there is no comprehensive strategy for epilepsy care and little research is carried out into health issues and learning disabilities</p>
<p>Debridement is the technique used to remove slough and necrotic tissues that can prevent or delay wound healing.
<p>Leg ulcer management is an important consideration for all nurses involved in the care of older people. Non-specialists in tissue viability might not always be aware of the evidence base for best practice.
