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.
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
Supporting older people with dementia to sleep well while in hospital
Sleep is essential for health, well-being and recovery but is challenging in acute hospitals
07 Jul 2021
Understanding the issues experienced by older people undergoing emergency surgery
Outcomes for older patients are suboptimal when compared with younger people
23 Jun 2021
Can the COVID-19 pandemic act as a catalyst for enhancing staff status and education?
The pandemic has brought the challenges experienced by care homes to the forefront
19 May 2021
Nursing students’ experiences of dementia care in the acute hospital setting
Students need to be socialised in dementia care earlier during undergraduate nurse education
05 May 2021
Improving medicine concordance in a patient with Parkinson’s and dementia: a case study
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition and can lead to Parkinson’s dementia
21 Apr 2021
Managing malnutrition in older adults in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Care interventions for older adults in the community to identify malnutrition risk
07 Apr 2021
Benefits of medicines optimisation for older people living with frailty
A case study of polypharmacy involving an older person living with frailty
24 Mar 2021
Effective mouth care for older people living in nursing homes
The reasons why oral health can deteriorate in nursing home residents and potential effects
24 Feb 2021
Identifying and treating sepsis in older people: a quality improvement project in Texas
Sepsis training for hospital and nursing home staff can reduce sepsis mortality
10 Feb 2021
Developing a support group for carers of people living with dementia
A dementia nurse specialist who ran an educational support group for carers reflects on it
27 Jan 2021
Fast-track training of temporary healthcare support workers to supplement hospital...
How a Scottish health board trained and redeployed staff to work as temporary healthcare...
23 Dec 2020
Palliative and end of life care for people with advanced dementia
The status and direction of palliative care for people with dementia
09 Dec 2020
Using virtual care interventions for hospitalised older people with dementia
Using iPads can help patients connect with family and take part in person-centred activities
11 Nov 2020
How to support the inclusion in research of older people who lack capacity to consent
Support for nurses to ensure that older people who lack capacity can participate in research
21 Oct 2020
COVID-19: the experiences of a frailty specialist community rapid response team
Changes made to service delivery by a team caring for older people living with frailty
14 Oct 2020
Learning and leadership in advanced dementia care
Evidence about leadership skills and competencies needed in advanced dementia care is scant
07 Oct 2020