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.
Multi-agency practice for developing a blended diet for children fed via gastrostomy
Abstract The administration of a blended diet via a gastrostomy tube to children with...
29 Jun 2017
Risk factors for childhood obesity: a data analysis of the Welsh Health Survey
Background The prevalence of childhood obesity in Wales is 12%. It has been estimated that...
27 Jun 2017
Assessment of Northern Jordanian adolescents' knowledge and attitudes towards...
Background Asthma is a chronic illness of the airways that can cause a persistent cough. The...
27 Jun 2017
Understanding the nurse's role in identifying children with intellectual disability...
The early diagnosis of children who have intellectual disability (ID) is crucial to ensuring...
27 Jun 2017
Evaluation of a drop-in clinic for young people with attention deficit hyperactivity...
Aims To implement and evaluate a nurse-led, multi-agency drop-in clinic for young people...
12 Jun 2017
Barriers to addressing childhood weight issues in acute care settings and how to...
Excess weight and obesity in childhood is a global problem, with UK prevalence unfavourably...
12 Jun 2017
Experiences of a child and adolescent mental health service
Aim To explore the experiences of children, young people and their families attending their...
12 Jun 2017
Mental health and well-being of parents caring for a ventilator-dependent child
An integrative literature review was undertaken to determine the social and emotional...
12 Jun 2017
Mental health and well-being of parents caring for a ventilator-dependent child
An integrative literature review was undertaken to determine the social and emotional...
01 Jun 2017
Evaluation of a drop‐in clinic for young people with attention deficit hyperactivity...
Aims To implement and evaluate a nurse‐led, multi‐agency drop‐in clinic for young people...
30 May 2017
Barriers to addressing childhood weight issues in acute care settings and how to...
Excess weight and obesity in childhood is a global problem, with UK prevalence unfavourably...
23 May 2017
Experiences of a child and adolescent mental health service
Abstract Aim To explore the experiences of children, young people and their families...
23 May 2017
Comforting measures described by staff working in paediatric units
Aim Children with cancer identify staff members, who work with them in paediatric units, as...
09 May 2017
Why adolescents need their parents during admission to hospital for elective surgery
The literature about adolescence and healthcare tends to focus on the quest for independence...
09 May 2017
Understanding the physiology of sleep and promoting effective routines with infants in...
Sleep is a biological necessity. Infants are unique individuals and what can be regarded as...
09 May 2017
Comforting measures described by staff working in paediatric units
Aim Children with cancer identify staff members, who work with them in paediatric units, as...
26 Apr 2017
Understanding the physiology of sleep and promoting effective routines with infants in...
Sleep is a biological necessity. Infants are unique individuals and what can be regarded as...
26 Apr 2017
Why adolescents need their parents during admission to hospital for elective surgery
Abstract The literature about adolescence and healthcare tends to focus on the quest for...
24 Apr 2017