Clinical

<p>Maintaining oral health is an essential aspect of patient care. Good oral hygiene can reduce the risk of infection and improve patients’ quality of life.

13 May 2009

<p>Effective eye care in older people is important to enable healthcare professionals to identify eye disorders and provide appropriate treatment to prevent or minimise si

12 May 2009

<p>This article presents a reflective account of a consultation in a pre-assessment clinic for women requesting abortion. The reflection is based on Johns’ model.

06 May 2009

<p>This article describes an initiative by an NHS trust to support its district nurses in developing and using physical examination skills as part of patient assessment.

06 May 2009

<p>This article provides an overview of the issues involved in the assessment and management of patients presenting with contact dermatitis.

05 May 2009

This article provides an overview of the issues involved in the assessment and management of patients presenting with contact dermat

29 Apr 2009

<p> Aim To ascertain from patients and their relatives the advice they would like to receive on dealing with the post-operative symptoms associated with oesophagectomy and

28 Apr 2009

Aim To ascertain from patients and their relatives the advice they would like to receive on dealing with the post-oper

22 Apr 2009

<p>Nurses often lack confidence in carrying out basic infusion rate calculations, particularly those needed to work out drip rates for medical infusion devices.

22 Apr 2009

<p>This article reviews the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP), the essential components of the EBP process, potential barriers to its implementation and the role

21 Apr 2009

<p>This article is aimed at nurses working in primary care and describes the incidence and prevalence of depression.

21 Apr 2009

<p>Biofilms can delay wound healing significantly. The aim of this article is to highlight strategies that could be used to treat chronic wounds containing biofilms.

21 Apr 2009

This article reviews the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP), the essential components of the EBP process, potential barriers to its implementation and the role of education in supporting EBP.

15 Apr 2009

Biofilms can delay wound healing significantly. The aim of this article is to highlight strategies that could be used to treat chronic wounds containing biofilms.

15 Apr 2009

<p>Burn injuries are common and vary in severity. Early management is essential to reduce patient mortality and morbidity. Immediate care involves accurate assessment of burn depth and appropriate fluid management.

15 Apr 2009

<p>This article reviews the literature on nurses’ attitudes towards sexuality and highlights a range of studies carried out on functional outcomes following colorectal surgery.

14 Apr 2009

This article reviews the literature on nurses’ attitudes towards sexuality and highlights a range of studies carried out on functional outcomes following colorectal surgery.

08 Apr 2009

<p>Aim To gain an understanding of parents’ views regarding the social inclusion of their children who have complex and continuing health needs.</p> <p>Method Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 14 parents whose children have complex health needs.</p> <p&gt

08 Apr 2009

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