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This is the sixth article in a series exploring genetics and genomics health care.
This is the fifth in a series of articles on genetics.
Menopausal hot flushes and night sweats are the most common symptoms of the menopause, and a minority of women find them distressing and seek treatment.
Evidence indicates that the risk of attempted suicide is a significant issue among people with dementia, however there is a lack of information to guide pro
This article examines how to develop confidence and competence in tailoring genetic/genomic information for different patients.
Compassion in Practice is a policy introduced in England to develop a culture of compassionate practice among healthcare staff.
This is the second in a series of articles on genetics. This article focuses on competency 1 of the revised framework for genetics/genomics for nurses.
This is the second in a series of two articles on improving end of life care for terminally ill patients in a medical assessment unit.
The genetics education framework for nurses first published in 2003 has been revised to reflect advances in genomic research and technology and its implicat
This is the first of two articles about improving end of life care for terminally ill patients in a district general hospital.
Grounded theory is a systematic research approach involving the discovery of theory through data collection and analysis.
Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that can reduce patients’ quality of life, and is a major risk factor for foot ulceration and lim
Old age, pressure ulcers and malnutrition may co-exist. Wounds in older people may already be slow to heal as a result of compromised skin integrity, which occurs as part of the normal ageing process.
Aim To report on the introduction of intentional rounding in an NHS trust.
Method A two-stage pilot project with participatory methods underpinned by core practice development principles was undertaken to introduce intentional rounding.
Infections caused by organisms resistant to multiple drugs are associated with morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospital stay and increased costs.
Myeloma is a rare, heterogeneous cancer of the bone marrow. It is characterised by a range of comorbidities and clinical complications, including bone fractures, anaemia and kidney damage.
Urinary retention is a common complication of surgery and anaesthesia. The risk of post-operative urinary retention is increased following certain surgical procedures and anaesthetic modalities, and with patients’ advancing age.
Nurses are required to keep their knowledge and skills up to date to ensure their practice is evidence-based. Reflection in and on practice can be used to ensure care provision is evidence-based, to increase self-awareness and to promote positive change.
