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.
Using procalcitonin testing to guide treatment decisions in care homes
PCT may be beneficial in identifying and treating bacterial infections in older people
24 Aug 2022
Reframing nurses’ time to enhance interpersonal interactions in dementia care
Learn about techniques that you can use to be more ‘present’ with people with dementia
10 Aug 2022
Prevention of pressure ulcers in older people with frailty
Identify interventions you could use in your practice to prevent and manage pressure ulcers
21 Jul 2022
Integrating oral care into nursing practice in care homes
Learn about some measures that could support nurses to implement high-quality oral care
22 Jun 2022
Estimating cost of a music intervention for aged care residents with dementia
Individualised music listening has been shown to reduce agitation and improve mood
08 Jun 2022
Effects of social isolation and restrictions on older people during COVID-19
Nurses need to be mindful of potential post-pandemic deconditioning in older people
18 May 2022
Diagnosing, managing and preventing UTIs in older people with dementia in hospital
Urinary tract infections are common in older people but frequently complicated to diagnose
20 Apr 2022
Care home uniforms: exploring stakeholders’ views on clothing options for staff
The care home community is divided on whether or not staff should wear a uniform
07 Apr 2022
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Early career nurses undertaking post-registration education in care for older people
Developing and evaluating a competency framework in a UK university
23 Feb 2022
An advanced nurse practitioner-led service for older people’s emergency surgery
Enhance your awareness of the value and use of comprehensive geriatric assessments
09 Feb 2022
Role of medicines management in preventing falls in older people
Consider actions you could take in your practice to prevent medicines-related falls
26 Jan 2022
Nutritional interventions in older people with COVID-19: an overview of the evidence
The role of nutritional interventions in the treatment of, and recovery from, COVID-19
08 Dec 2021
‘Five things about me’ – enhancing person-centred care for older people
How person-centred care includes the whole person, including values, beliefs and aspirations
24 Nov 2021
Exploring the use of music as an intervention for older people living in nursing homes
Why you should read this article: • To understand why enjoying cultural events such as music...
13 Oct 2021
Organic versus mixed specialist older adult inpatient mental health units
Does care quality for people with dementia differ between mixed and organic wards?
22 Sep 2021
Using video consultations to support family carers of people living with dementia
The experiences of a team of Admiral Nurses in setting up and conducting video consultations
25 Aug 2021
The psychological effects of caring for a family member with dementia
An integrative review of the effects of caring for a family member with dementia at home
11 Aug 2021
Frailty assessment and interventions for community-dwelling older adults: a rapid review
Nurses in primary care and community settings need to identify frailty and optimise care
21 Jul 2021