Clinical

<p>This article describes an initiative pioneered by the Met Office which uses weekly weather forecasts to enable the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outreach

08 Nov 2006

<p> Aim To compare the clinical practice experiences of seconded healthcare assistants (HCAs) with four major socialisation concepts.</p> <p> Method The sample

01 Nov 2006

<p>This article examines the experiences of an older patient with constipation to illustrate the importance of thorough assessment.

01 Nov 2006

<p>This article describes a pilot project that aimed to enhance the care of older people who dialled 999 but did not require hospital admission.

25 Oct 2006

<p>This article is aimed at nurses who are embarking on their first research project in the NHS, irrespective of whether the participants are members of staff, patients, c

25 Oct 2006

<p>This article discusses good skin care in relation to the management of incontinence.

25 Oct 2006

<p>This article aims to reintroduce readers to biologically based and tissue-engineered wound management products.

25 Oct 2006

<p>This article describes the role of insulin therapy in the management of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

24 Oct 2006

<p>This article discusses the findings of an audit to assess the improved outcomes of a systematic approach to training nurses working in an emergency assessment area (EAA

18 Oct 2006

<p>Returning to study can be a stressful time for many students.

18 Oct 2006

<p>This article examines the application of health psychology models to sexual health promotion.

11 Oct 2006

<p>This article explores the development of a foundation apprenticeship in care at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

11 Oct 2006

<p>This article assesses the suitability of inhaler devices for patients with asthma according to their individual needs. Three main types of inhalers are discussed: pressurised metered dose inhalers, breath-actuated inhalers and dry powder inhalers.

11 Oct 2006

<p>This article is a reflective account of the respiratory assessment of a patient experiencing an acute exacerbation of asthma in hospital. The patient’s signs and symptoms are examined and an analysis of the respiratory assessment and the patient’s treatment is provided.</p>

04 Oct 2006

<p>This article reflects on the development of leaflets in Urdu to support families in weaning children from milk to solids. Limitations in the translation process are highlighted and the importance of determining clients’ needs is emphasised.</p>

04 Oct 2006

<p>All patients with palliative care needs should receive an equitable service, and there is evidence to suggest that patients with life-limiting illnesses other than cancer would benefit from specialist palliative care services.

04 Oct 2006

<p>Aim To determine the spatial requirements for hoist use in an assisted shower-toilet facility.</p> <p>Method A simulation of two shower-toilet facilities (built since 2000) was constructed in a laboratory to compare a mobile hoist and a gantry (overhead) hoist for the task of

27 Sep 2006

<p>This article reviews the relationship between ageing and nutrition. The vulnerability of older adults to nutritional decline is explored and the importance of nutritional screening in this population is discussed.

27 Sep 2006

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