Clinical

<p>This article outlines pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours including aetiology, investigations needed to make a diagnosis and the treatment options.

29 Oct 2008

<p>A pilot project was initiated and carried out by a multidisciplinary team working with older people with the aim of promoting effective practice in continence care.

29 Oct 2008

<p>This article describes the authors’ work in setting up a team mentoring system for nursing students on practice placements.

22 Oct 2008

<p>This article explores the clinical signs and symptoms that help healthcare staff recognise infection, which can be a painful, distressing and potentially life-threateni

22 Oct 2008

<p>This article examines the historical development of topical negative pressure (TNP) therapy, the growing range of devices available and future possibilities for this tr

22 Oct 2008

<p>This article examines female genital mutilation and describes how a midwifery-led clinic was developed to meet the needs of women affected by this practice.</p>

14 Oct 2008

<p>There is evidence indicating that improvements in infection control practice can reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infection.

14 Oct 2008

<p>Pain is a complex and individual experience, and those involved in caring for patients in pain often need creative approaches to identify possible causes, meaning and m

14 Oct 2008

<p>Aim To examine the work and perceived impact of a dedicated specialist care homes support team.</p> <p>Method A constructivist methodology was adopted.

08 Oct 2008

<p>This article examines female genital mutilation and describes how a midwifery-led clinic was developed to meet the needs of women affected by this practice.</p>

08 Oct 2008

<p>This article explores patient consultation with specific reference to the Calgary-Cambridge consultation guide.

07 Oct 2008

<p>Aim To explore the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of nurses in Greece towards influenza vaccination.</p> <p>Method Four focus groups were conducted with 3

02 Oct 2008

<p>This article examines the importance of information giving and its role in gaining informed consent from patients with sickle cell disease requiring exchange blood transfusion for the management of stroke.

02 Oct 2008

<p>Aim To explore the meaning of recovery from the perspective of patients who have had a myocardial infarction (MI) and their carers.</p> <p>Method Constructivist grounded theory was used, incorporating individual and group interviews.

25 Sep 2008

<p>This article examines the difference between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, the use of reversibility testing and the various guidelines available to help healthcare professionals diagnose and treat patients with these conditions.</p>

25 Sep 2008

<p>This article addresses the principles of evidence-based practice and considers the essential elements involved in the process.

17 Sep 2008

Aims The primary aim of this study was to investigate whether a questionnaire developed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could also be used with patients who have fibromyalgia. A secondary aim was to assess the impact of fibromyalgia on sexuality.

17 Sep 2008

<p> Aims The primary aim of this study was to investigate whether a questionnaire developed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could also be used with patients who have fibromyalgia.

17 Sep 2008

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