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.
Advance care planning and decision-making in dementia care: a literature review
Role of ACP in identifying preferred place of care or death for people with dementia
15 Jul 2020
AONPs: the potential to improve outcomes for older people with cataracts
The advanced ophthalmic nurse practitioner is well-placed to provide high-quality care
17 Jun 2020
Urinary tract infection prevention: evaluating Scotland’s national hydration campaign
Understand the challenges posed by urinary tract infections in older people
28 May 2020
Changing needs in advanced dementia
The first in a six-part series exploring the care of people living with advanced dementia
20 May 2020
Supporting family carers via the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline: reflection on a case...
The role of telephone helpline to support families affected by dementia
13 May 2020
Evaluating a palliative care education programme for domiciliary care workers
Testing acceptability of Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO)
29 Apr 2020
Introduction to living with advanced dementia series
Introductory article in a six-part series on the care of people living with advanced dementia
01 Apr 2020
Use of night-time positioning equipment in care home residents with postural asymmetry...
A pilot study to assess NTPE for care home residents with complex health conditions
25 Mar 2020
Open access
Digital health technology: factors affecting implementation in nursing homes
Factors enabling staff in nursing homes to introduce and sustain DHT innovations
11 Mar 2020
Defining, monitoring and improving quality in Welsh care homes
Developing a workplace culture that can sustain quality in care homes
20 Feb 2020
Knowledge, attitudes and learning needs of formal carers of people with dementia
Policymakers should be aware of the need for investment in specialist dementia units
05 Feb 2020
Role of nursing associates in addressing the needs of people with dementia in hospital
Nursing associates are well placed to address the needs of this patient population
27 Jan 2020
ANPs can lead comprehensive geriatric assessment in acute hospitals
Exploring the role of the ANP in identifying frailty and leading CGA for older people
04 Dec 2019
Strategies to prevent dehydration in older people with dementia: a literature review
There is a significant evidence base supporting a range of strategies to improve hydration
26 Nov 2019
What is an older husband’s experience of caring for his wife who has dementia?
In this review, nursing implications are addressed and guidance proposed to offer support
06 Nov 2019
Dietary intake of people with dementia on acute hospital wards
This evaluation acknowledges the whole process of nutritional care for people with dementia
30 Oct 2019
Engagement between secondary school students and older patients in an acute hospital
A project promoted meaningful interaction between schoolchildren and older patients
16 Oct 2019
Assessment and provision of continuing healthcare: an integrative literature review
Review of providing continuing healthcare in terms of staff roles, training and competencies
18 Sep 2019