Clinical

<p>Over the past two decades, nurses have begun to undertake tasks and assume responsibilities traditionally associated with medicine.

10 Jan 2007

<p>The quality of service provision in educational contexts is becoming increasingly important.

10 Jan 2007

<p> Aim To evaluate the work of nurse consultants in the NHS by exploring the views of key informants and nurse consultants.</p> <p> Method A multi-site evalua

09 Jan 2007

Aim To evaluate the work of nurse consultants in the NHS by exploring the views of key informants and nurse consultants.

03 Jan 2007

<p>This article explores the development of a new model of trauma training for nursing and other emergency staff in the Falkland Islands, an isolated group of islands in t

03 Jan 2007

<p> Aim To explore nurses’ perceptions about whether urinary continence is promoted for older people in acute medical and specialist medicine for the elderly care settings

02 Jan 2007

<p>This article discusses domestic violence which affects both sexes and their families, and examines the role of health professionals in identifying and dealing with such

02 Jan 2007

Aim To explore nurses’ perceptions about whether urinary continence is promoted for older people in acute medical and specialist medicine for t

13 Dec 2006

This article discusses domestic violence which affects both sexes and their families, and examines the role of health professionals

13 Dec 2006

<p>This article examines the provision of patient-centred care in an intensive care unit where patients’ autonomy may be compromised.

06 Dec 2006

<p>All healthcare professionals are at risk from violent and aggressive patients, however, it has been found that nurses are at particular risk.

06 Dec 2006

This article focuses on the experiences of nurses undertaking nurse independent prescribing in the hospital setting.

29 Nov 2006

Clinical decision-making is an integral part of the professional nurse’s role.

29 Nov 2006

<p>Sexual health is a holistic concept which encompasses much more than the prevention of infections and unwanted pregnancy. This article defines sexuality and sexual health before discussing the nurse’s role in identifying and meeting patients’ sexuality and sexual health needs.

22 Nov 2006

<p>Blood pressure and body temperature measurements need to be accurate for correct diagnosis and monitoring. Instruments based on new technologies may not give accurate measurements. This article considers the implications for healthcare professionals.

22 Nov 2006

<p>Aim To explore how nursing students perceive the role of academic education in enabling them to understand factors that can influence the relationship between nurses and patients.</p> <p>Method An exploratory qualitative design, with data collected through unstructured interv

15 Nov 2006

<p>This article reports on the findings of a literature review exploring the psychological impact of malignant melanoma on patients, from diagnosis to follow up.

15 Nov 2006

<p>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation success rates have not changed in 30 years. Patient outcomes may improve if changes in a patient’s condition are addressed at the onset of subtle deteriorations, rather than at the point of cardiac arrest.

08 Nov 2006

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