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.
Defining, monitoring and improving quality in Welsh care homes
Developing a workplace culture that can sustain quality in care homes
20 Feb 2020
Knowledge, attitudes and learning needs of formal carers of people with dementia
Policymakers should be aware of the need for investment in specialist dementia units
05 Feb 2020
Role of nursing associates in addressing the needs of people with dementia in hospital
Nursing associates are well placed to address the needs of this patient population
27 Jan 2020
ANPs can lead comprehensive geriatric assessment in acute hospitals
Exploring the role of the ANP in identifying frailty and leading CGA for older people
04 Dec 2019
Strategies to prevent dehydration in older people with dementia: a literature review
There is a significant evidence base supporting a range of strategies to improve hydration
26 Nov 2019
What is an older husband’s experience of caring for his wife who has dementia?
In this review, nursing implications are addressed and guidance proposed to offer support
06 Nov 2019
Dietary intake of people with dementia on acute hospital wards
This evaluation acknowledges the whole process of nutritional care for people with dementia
30 Oct 2019
Engagement between secondary school students and older patients in an acute hospital
A project promoted meaningful interaction between schoolchildren and older patients
16 Oct 2019
Assessment and provision of continuing healthcare: an integrative literature review
Review of providing continuing healthcare in terms of staff roles, training and competencies
18 Sep 2019
How nurses can support informal carers of people living with dementia
Recognising the integral role of carers of patients with dementia is vital
11 Sep 2019
Cognitive assessment using face-to-face and videoconferencing methods
Can small portable technology be effective in administering cognitive assessments?
28 Aug 2019
Use of non-pharmacological interventions for chronic, non-cancer pain and comfort
This study may assist in planning effective pain treatment for older adults with chronic pain
17 Jul 2019
Nutritional interventions for preventing malnutrition in people with dementia
People with dementia are at higher risk of malnutrition, which can have negative effects
10 Jul 2019
How healthcare professionals can support older LGBTQ+ people living with dementia
Exploring some of the needs of older LGBTQ+ people with dementia
03 Jul 2019
The role of the community matron: a structured approach to case management
A critical analysis of the community matron service
22 May 2019
Using the Relating to Older People Evaluation tool to measure ageism in higher education
The aim of this study was to explore the use of ROPE to examine ageist attitudes
15 May 2019
A professional development programme for care home nurses in east London
How career progression programmes for care home nurses could be promoted
08 May 2019
Development of a capability-based training programme for an advanced nurse practitioner
A capability-based training programme has the potential to support practitioners to develop
23 Apr 2019