Exploring research participation in Scottish care homes since the COVID-19 pandemic
A survey showed continued lack of research involvement, identifying challenges that need to be addressed
25 Sep 2024
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.
How to optimise medicines management in hospital for people with Parkinson’s disease
Care is needed in the timing, administration, titration, adjustment and monitoring of medicines
04 Sep 2024
Falls prevention: nurse leaders’ strategies to support delivery of policies in hospitals
The importance of falls risk assessment and personalised interventions to reduce falls risks
21 Aug 2024
How to undertake a holistic nutritional assessment with older people
Using a biopsychosocial framework to screen for malnutrition and identify nutrition needs
07 Aug 2024
Promoting musculoskeletal health and preventing ill health
Exploring approaches that can improve outcomes and promote healthy ageing
03 Jul 2024
Assessment, prevention and management of skin tears in older people
A case study is used to explore prevention, evaluation and treatment of skin tears in a community setting
26 Jun 2024
Using critical reflection to enhance the care of older people
A practice example shows how critical reflection helps nurses gain deeper understanding of themselves
12 Jun 2024
Incorporating advance care planning in dementia care
Meeting the palliative and end of life needs of people with dementia to live independently
08 May 2024
Wound care in older people: overcoming challenges of assessment and management
Realistic aims and strategies tailored to patients’ needs can affect their quality of life
24 Apr 2024
The use of terms of endearment among older adults in an assisted living facility
Perceptions of elderspeak vary so they should be based on the preferences of the older adult
10 Apr 2024
Risk management and decision-making in dementia care
Encouraging a proactive and person-centred approach to risk assessment and management
20 Mar 2024
Using therapeutic lies – an ethical challenge for nurses
White lies' can be useful when caring for people with dementia, but is it ethical to...
06 Mar 2024
Severe frailty diagnosis: advance care planning and end of life care conversations
People with severe frailty may be disadvantaged in receiving appropriate end of life care
21 Feb 2024
Exploring the professional nurse advocate role and restorative clinical supervision
The role aims to provide clinical, educational and well-being support to nurses
07 Feb 2024
Supporting shared decision-making in medicines use with people living with dementia
Shared decision-making may help support people to make informed decisions about their...
24 Jan 2024
Open access
Equipping the healthcare workforce to meet the needs of older people in the community
Explore the benefits of a versatile, multiskilled workforce for the wider healthcare system
13 Dec 2023