Clinical

Lymphoedema is an incurable, progressive condition causing pain, psychological distress and mobility difficulties.

20 Feb 2008

There are major differences in the way acute and chronic wounds heal.

20 Feb 2008

Nurses are increasingly involved in research, particularly qualitative research.

13 Feb 2008

Bedmaking is a key nursing skill that is essential for the promotion of patient comfort, hygiene and wellbeing.

13 Feb 2008

Aim To examine the delegation of medication administration, including the frequency of delegation, whether delegation w

06 Feb 2008

This information on best practice discusses the evidence for the removal of short-term indwelling urethral catheters.

06 Feb 2008

This article discusses the need for lumbar puncture, preparation of the patient and equipment necessary for this procedure.

06 Feb 2008

This article outlines the procedure for administering subcutaneous injections, including site selection and prevention of complicati

29 Jan 2008

This article aims to increase nurses’ knowledge of the safe administration of oxygen therapy in acute care.

29 Jan 2008

Aim To measure competence, self-reported competence and self-efficacy; explore any differences between cohorts and stude

23 Jan 2008

External (transcutaneous) pacing is a temporary means of pacing a patient’s heart during an emergency.

23 Jan 2008

This article examines some of the financial problems faced by nursing students in higher education and outlines current debates amon

16 Jan 2008

This article describes a training programme for people simulating the role of a patient with aphasia.

16 Jan 2008

Blood pressure measurement is an essential clinical skill for all nurses. However, if the procedure is not followed carefully there is potential for error that can adversely affect patient management.

16 Jan 2008

This information on best practice discusses the evidence on dietary interventions for children and adolescents who are overweight and obese. The article has been reproduced with the permission of the Joanna Briggs Institute.

09 Jan 2008

This article discusses eye medications and considerations for their use in ophthalmic patient care. It is aimed at all healthcare practitioners who are involved directly or indirectly in the care of patients with eye problems.

09 Jan 2008

This article describes the author’s first experience of learning from reflection on the practice of administering intramuscular injections, using critical incident analysis.

02 Jan 2008

This article describes the signs and symptoms of hypothermia and outlines its acute nursing management.

02 Jan 2008

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