Clinical

Aim To identify the number and types of errors made by assistant and technical nurses when administering intravenous (

04 Jun 2008

This article explores some of the issues related to setting up and maintaining virtual collaborations in healthcare research.

28 May 2008

Medications that are given via the rectal route are prescribed for a variety of reasons and have either a local or systemic effect.

28 May 2008

This article provides an overview of alcoholic dilated cardiomyopathy.

28 May 2008

Cardioversion is a procedure used to convert a tachyarrhythmia to normal sinus rhythm by applying a synchronised electric shock.

21 May 2008

Aim To understand clinical practice benchmarking from the perspective of nurses working in a large acute NHS trust and

21 May 2008

Drug calculations are an essential skill for nurses.

21 May 2008

This review of the literature found that perceived lack of time is the main barrier to evidence-based practice for nurses.

14 May 2008

The role of mathematics is integral to nursing practice, and careful and accurate calculations are important to help prevent medicat

14 May 2008

This article outlines the importance of good nutrition in adults and children.

14 May 2008

Aim To identify health professionals’ perceptions of their role working in the emergency department (ED) in managing a

07 May 2008

Modernisation of mental health services has been a government priority in recent years with new legislation, increased funding and i

07 May 2008

Oxygen is a chemical element making up approximately 21% of the atmosphere. It is essential in enabling the body to carry out the metabolic processes required to sustain life.

07 May 2008

There are a number of circumstances that may affect an individual’s ability to maintain personal hygiene. Hospitalised patients, and in particular those who are bedridden, may become dependent on nursing staff to carry out their hygiene needs.

30 Apr 2008

Hand hygiene is an essential component of effective infection prevention programmes.

30 Apr 2008

External fixation is a key component in orthopaedic management. However, the use of metal pins or wires may result in complications, such as pin site infections.

23 Apr 2008

This article outlines a training needs analysis to identify the mathematical confidence levels of qualified staff working in a large, acute NHS trust.

23 Apr 2008

This article describes expiratory spirometry manoeuvres. It examines equipment care and maintenance, patient preparation, basic techniques, reproducibility and how to ensure technical acceptability and correct common errors.

16 Apr 2008

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