Primary hyperparathyroidism and the role of the nurse
Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disorder that results in elevated levels...
29 Jun 2016
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.
Supporting people with dementia to eat
The aim of this systematic review was to identify the best ways of supporting people with...
29 Jun 2016
Identifying gaps in domestic abuse services for older women
Domestic abuse is widespread and indiscriminate. Older women living with domestic abuse...
29 Jun 2016
Challenges of research in nursing homes
In the UK, one third of the 850,000 people with dementia live in care homes. This article...
27 May 2016
Comprehensive geriatric assessment of a mental health service user with safeguarding...
This is the final article in a short series that presents case study examples of the use of...
27 May 2016
Digital skills training in care homes: achievement
This article describes digital skills training (DST) for staff and later, residents, as part...
27 May 2016
Comprehensive geriatric assessment of a patient with complex needs
This is the third in a short series that presents case study examples of the application of...
29 Apr 2016
Patient safety and hydration in the care of older people
Ensuring patients are adequately hydrated is a fundamental part of nursing care, however, it...
29 Apr 2016
Implementing digital skills training in care homes: a literature review
This article is the first of a two-part series that informs and describes digital skills...
29 Apr 2016
Experiences of the advanced nurse practitioner role in acute care
The aim of the service evaluation presented in this article was to explore the...
29 Apr 2016
Addressing the nutritional needs of older patients
Malnutrition affects three million people in the UK each year, 10% of whom are aged 65 and...
31 Mar 2016
Transcultural nursing strategies for carers of people with dementia
Caring for a family member with dementia is stressful, and carers from all backgrounds often...
31 Mar 2016
Applying comprehensive geriatric assessment to investigate falls
This is the second article in a short series that presents case study examples of the use of...
31 Mar 2016
Interaction between community pharmacists and community nurses in dementia care
There has been little research that explores the interaction between community pharmacists...
31 Mar 2016
Comprehensive geriatric assessment during emergency admission
This is the first in a short series that presents case study examples of the use of...
26 Feb 2016
Cognitive impairment in older people living in the community
Aim To investigate the prevalence and severity of cognitive impairment among older people...
26 Feb 2016
Managing verbal agitation in people with dementia and delirium
Patients with dementia and delirium in acute hospitals can exhibit verbal agitation, but...
26 Feb 2016
How a rapid response team is supporting people to remain at home
This article explores the work of a rapid response team (RRT) in an English city. The RRT is...
26 Nov 2015