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<p>This article outlines pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours including aetiology, investigations needed to make a diagnosis and the treatment options.
<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.
<p>This article describes the authors’ work in setting up a team mentoring system for nursing students on practice placements.
<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
<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
<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>
<p>There is evidence indicating that improvements in infection control practice can reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infection.
<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
<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.
<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>
<p>This article explores patient consultation with specific reference to the Calgary-Cambridge consultation guide.
<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
<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.
<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.
<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>
<p>This article addresses the principles of evidence-based practice and considers the essential elements involved in the process.
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.
<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.
