Is there a place for epidemiology in nursing?
Background Epidemiological research is seen by many to have Immense value in helping to...
05 Jul 2000
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.
Education issues surrounding the teaching of spirituality
This article explores the emerging debate surrounding the teaching of spirituality in nurse...
05 Jul 2000
Clinical Standards Advisory Group: services for outpatients
ON MARCH 30, the Department of Health (DoH) published the last four reports of the...
28 Jun 2000
Educational support for nursing and midwifery students with dyslexia
Aim This article sets out to begin the process of discussing and investigating the support...
28 Jun 2000
National service frameworks: what are they?
This article describes policy developments surrounding the creation of national service...
28 Jun 2000
Pain and tissue trauma during dressing change
Background Preventing patient pain and tissue trauma to the wound and surrounding skin are...
21 Jun 2000
Problem drinkers among acute care inpatients
Aim The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of potential problem...
21 Jun 2000
Pressure ulcer guidelines
THE HUMAN suffering and financial costs of I pressure ulcers, the variation in...
21 Jun 2000
Venous leg ulcers: the role of the GP and district nurse
Aim To identify the healing rates for patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs) who are nursed...
21 Jun 2000
The management of a patient with lymphoedema of the legs
Lymphoedema is a much under-publicised condition, yet it affects many people. Janice Bianchi...
21 Jun 2000
Three steps to effective wound care
Optimal care of leg ulcers and pressure sores does not depend simply on the choice of...
21 Jun 2000
Wound care on the Internet
With public attention firmly focused on ‘web’ topics, Michael Clark considers the current...
21 Jun 2000
Undertaking leg ulcer research in primary care
Evidence-based practice has become a by-word in leg ulcer care, but the picture is far from...
21 Jun 2000
Degree and diploma student nurse satisfaction levels
Aim The objective of this study was to identify differences between satisfaction levels of...
14 Jun 2000
The use of leg lifting equipment
This article discusses the manual handling risks associated with lifting patients’ legs and...
14 Jun 2000
Clinical trials: a journey of discovery
This article provides an overview of clinical trials. Its aim is to give nurses an...
14 Jun 2000
Using a patient satisfaction survey to close the theory-practice gap
Aim The objective of this study was to determine whether a patient satisfaction survey could...
07 Jun 2000
Research ethics
RESEARCH NURSING has become a popular career move for many nurses over the past...
06 Jun 2000