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.
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
The role of the named nurse in long-term settings
The term ‘named nursing’ was introduced in the UK more than 25 years ago but it has re-...
26 Mar 2015
Effect of time of day on language in healthy ageing and Alzheimer’s disease
Aim To investigate whether narrative discourse followed a diurnal pattern across one ten-...
26 Mar 2015
Redesigning a home oxygen assessment and review service
The Sheffield home oxygen assessment and review service was developed as a nurse-led,...
02 Mar 2015
Improving patients’ and staff’s experiences of acute care
The aim of this audit was to assess the effect of the Quality Mark programme on the quality...
02 Mar 2015
Transforming dementia care in an NHS trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust was one of nine trusts selected to take part in the RCN...
29 Jan 2015
Healthcare assistants’ attitudes towards older people and their knowledge about ageing
Aim To examine healthcare assistants’ (HCAs) attitudes towards older people in long-term...
29 Jan 2015
Beliefs of students about growing older and perceptions of working in gerontology
An ageing population that is increasing does not necessarily mean an increase in people who...
29 Jan 2015