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Pain is a multifaceted experience with physical, psychological, social and spiritual components.
Stroke is the leading cause of physical disability, and thrombolysis is a promising treatment for acute ischaemic stroke.
Increasing demand for services and rising costs in the NHS have resulted in reduced consultation times and resources for clinicians when treating patients w
Negative pressure wound therapy can be used to treat wounds of varying aetiology.
People with learning disabilities may have additional healthcare needs compared to the general population, and the NHS faces challenges in addressing these
There is a plethora of literature on person-centred care and its importance in health care.
The number of people with diabetes in the UK is increasing.
Interest in professionalism and leadership has increased within the nursing and midwifery community.
This article discusses the meaning and philosophical basis of disability discrimination in health care.
Caring for people living with dementia in care homes requires training in best dementia care practice and person-centred care.
Aim To develop an understanding of the role of practice development nurses in Malta and to identify any barriers or opportunities associated wi
It is recognised that there is a shared responsibility for ensuring nursing students are competent to carry out and interpret manual nursing observations in
This article provides an overview of current developments to support improvements in dementia care in acute general hospital settings.
The Jones Dependency Tool can be used in emergency departments to improve patient care and identify the required staffing and skill mix. Using the tool, the nurse can accurately identify a patient’s specific nursing needs.
This article describes an evaluation of the use of the VERA (validation, emotion, reassurance, activity) framework for communication in a practice development unit at North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
This article outlines a plan for a change project to improve the quality of physical health care on mental health wards.
Many people with dementia have other complex health needs, including comorbidity and frailty. Most models of care focus on single diseases and do not take into account the needs of those with comorbidities and dementia.
Febrile convulsion is characterised by convulsion associated with fever in an infant or child aged between six months and six years.
