Clinical
Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.
Effect of chemotherapy-induced nausea on patients’ quality of life
The aim of this review was to synthesise and critique the evidence on patients experiencing...
10 Nov 2015
Role of specialist liaison nurses in caring for young adults
As the needs of teenagers and young adults (TYAs) with cancer are complex and different to...
10 Nov 2015
Contribution of biobanks to care services
Approaches to the management of patients with cancer have been revolutionised by the ability...
10 Nov 2015
Patient satisfaction with telephone follow up after treatment
The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death highlighted the need to...
10 Nov 2015
Is venepuncture in the ipsilateral arm safe?
Surgical advances in the treatment of breast cancer have significantly reduced patient...
08 Oct 2015
Managing patients with resectable colorectal liver metastases
The liver is the most common site for colorectal cancer metastases. Surgical resection is...
08 Oct 2015
Female sexual health after a cancer diagnosis
Sexual problems are common after any cancer treatment, but particularly for gynaecological...
10 Sep 2015
How patients can use tablet devices to learn about surgical procedures
The aim of this project was to develop a patient education resource using a tablet device to...
10 Sep 2015
Increasing communication and self-care skills for front line staff in cancer care
The aim of this project was to conduct a needs assessment of communicating in difficult...
10 Sep 2015
Chronic viral hepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma in immigrant populations
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or primary liver cancer, is a growing public health problem...
10 Sep 2015
Stratified follow up: supporting patients to self-manage
Changing the way people are supported after cancer treatment is a national priority to...
08 Jul 2015
Acceptability and safety of telemedicine to assess patients before chemotherapy
This project evaluated the acceptability and safety of using telemedicine to assess patients...
08 Jul 2015
Information and psychosocial needs of families of patients with cancer in critical care...
A cancer diagnosis and treatment trajectory can have a significant effect not only on the...
08 Jul 2015
Patients’ experiences of coping with nodal relapse of melanoma
Aim To explore patients’ information and support needs when diagnosed with nodal relapse of...
08 Jul 2015
Management of patients with low-risk febrile neutropenia
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the UK advocates that patients with...
10 Jun 2015
Exploring the education and information needs of patients on oral anticancer medicines
Aim To explore the education and information needs of patients taking oral anticancer...
10 Jun 2015
Role of lung cancer nurse specialists in recruiting patients to clinical trials
Facilitating access to anti-cancer treatment is an important factor in improving prognosis...
12 May 2015
The value of stress relieving techniques
The aim of this service evaluation was to assess the value of receiving rapid stress...
12 May 2015