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.
Recognising and managing age-related dermatoporosis and skin tears
Dermatoporosis is a chronic skin fragility syndrome, caused by age and environmental factors...
23 Mar 2018
Infection prevention and control challenges of using a therapeutic robot
This work was part of a National Institute for Health Research participatory action research...
23 Mar 2018
Developing an integrated resource to promote oral health in nursing homes
Public health is the responsibility of every nurse and nursing practice should adopt a life...
26 Feb 2018
Recognition and clinical management of sepsis in frail older people
Sepsis is a common condition caused by the body’s immune and coagulation systems being ‘...
26 Feb 2018
Practical strategies to help develop dementia-friendly hospital wards
Hospital stays can have significant negative effects for people with dementia. This article...
26 Feb 2018
A collaborative approach to developing student placements in care homes
If high-quality, person-centred care is to be provided for older people with complex needs,...
29 Jan 2018
The effect of a leadership support programme on care home managers
Aim To explore the effect of the My Home Life 12-month leadership support programme on care...
29 Jan 2018
Open access
A relationship-centred approach to managing pain in dementia
The presence of pain in a person with dementia can often be missed. The diagnosis of...
29 Jan 2018
Factors that influence older people’s engagement with digital health technology
Digital health technology (DHT) encompasses a wide range of applications and interventions...
30 Nov 2017
Oral hygiene and mouth care for older people in acute hospitals: part 2
This second part details clinical recommendations for this patient group
30 Nov 2017
Open access
Reducing avoidable emergency department attendances through bespoke education
Aim To develop an education and partnership programme between the trust and nursing home...
30 Nov 2017
Oral hygiene and mouth care for older people in acute hospitals: part 1
The findings of a literature review exploring oral and dental disease in older adults
31 Oct 2017
How collaboration is improving acute hospital admission for people with dementia
In November 2015 it became apparent that a person with dementia’s journey through the acute...
31 Oct 2017
Experiences of using simulation in dementia education
This article describes the development of a simulation training day for multidisciplinary...
29 Sep 2017
Views on ageing in place from relocated low‑income housing residents in the US
Background Ageing in place (AIP) is the ability to live in one’s home and community...
29 Sep 2017
Open access
Measurement of lying and standing blood pressure in hospital
Measuring lying and standing blood pressure (BP) is an important clinical observation in...
29 Sep 2017
Randomised trial of restorative home care for frail older people in New Zealand
Aim To establish the effectiveness of a restorative home support service on institutional-...
31 Aug 2017
Challenges of improving oral health for adults in care homes
In 2016 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published a guideline...
31 Aug 2017