CPD articles

Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.

Promoting the independence of people with intellectual disabilities

Here we explore the enormous implications that independence has for people with intellectual...

Fluid balance

The author describes the signs, symptoms, causes and results of problems with the amount of...

Body mass index and alternative approaches to taking measurements

The measurement of body mass index (BMI) is an important means of assessing the incidence of...

Meeting the challenges of epilepsy

The diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy can be difficult in people with learning...

Loss, bereavement and learning disabilities: providing a continuum of support

This article explores the concept of loss in relation to the support of people with learning...

The abuse of adults with learning disabilities and the role of the learning disability...

Abuse is commonly experienced by adults with learning disabilities. This article outlines...

Prevention of constipation through risk management

Constipation is a common problem for patients in community and hospital settings....

Palliative care and people with learning disabilities

This article addresses some of the most pertinent issues raised in the literature about the...

Patients’ rights

Decision making surrounding consent to treatment is a difficult area for nurses. This...

The new Code of Professional Conduct

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has approved a new Code of Professional Conduct (...

National nursing leadership programme

The NHS Plan ( DoH 2000 ) clearly articulates the need to modernise the health service in...

Enhancing quality of life for people with learning disabilities

Quality of life might be the best measure for improving the lives of people with learning...

Weight management for health

Aims and intended learning outcomes This article aims to describe the importance of body...

Demonstrating critical analysis in academic assignments

Nurses use critical analysis skills in their day-to-day practice, but many find it...

Health promotion and learning disability

The author argues that nurses should adopt a health promotion role with people who have...

Food safety

Food poisoning remains one of the most common causes of illness worldwide. Nurses are well...

The presentation and assessment of mental health problems in people with learning...

Mental health problems are more prevalent among people with learning disabilities, though...

The role of nutrition in the prevention of infection

Adequate nutrition is essential for maintaining health and deficiencies can lead to an...

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