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.
Developing a nurse-led ‘red legs’ service
As the population ages, more complex care is required to manage multiple comorbidities. In...
26 Nov 2015
Enabling hospital staff to care for people with dementia
This is the fourth and final article in a short series that presents case study examples of...
26 Nov 2015
Reducing social isolation in a rural community through participation in creative arts...
This article reports the initial findings from the evaluation of four creative arts projects...
26 Nov 2015
Improving the hospital environment for people with dementia
This article is the third in a series presenting examples of the positive work achieved by...
28 Oct 2015
The complexity of pain assessment in older people
Pain is common in older people and its assessment is an important part of the nurse’s role....
24 Sep 2015
Improving activity and engagement for patients with dementia
This is the second in a short series that presents case study examples of the positive work...
24 Sep 2015
Dementia and the person-centred care approach
Approaches to care that focus solely on biomedical needs are still rife in dementia; however...
24 Sep 2015
Understanding the needs of people with dementia and family carers
This is the first in a short series that presents case study examples of the positive work...
27 Aug 2015
Nursing management of urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in older people and can lead to serious...
27 Aug 2015
Introduction to the transforming dementia care in hospitals series
A short series of articles in Nursing Older People, starting in September, presents case...
25 Jun 2015
Incontinence and sexuality in later life
This article explores the interrelated aspects of incontinence and sexuality in older age....
25 Jun 2015
Does ageism still exist in nurse education?
Worldwide demographic changes mean that older people represent a significant group of...
28 May 2015
Inclusion of carers when confused relatives are admitted to hospital
It is well recognised that many older people have dementia but have never been investigated...
28 May 2015
Methods for managing residents with dysphagia
Nurses working in nursing homes will care for residents who have dysphagia, or difficulty...
30 Apr 2015
Diagnosis and management of patients with hypercalcaemia
Hypercalcaemia is a common biochemical abnormality in the blood that can be caused by...
30 Apr 2015
Improving communication when caring for acutely ill patients with dementia
People living with dementia have complex needs, which may be compounded when they develop an...
30 Apr 2015
Developing the evidence base for hygiene and emollient practices
Maintaining skin integrity is an essential part of ensuring health and wellbeing in older...
30 Apr 2015
Risk factors for and assessment of constipation
Constipation commonly occurs in older people, particularly in hospital or residential care...
26 Mar 2015