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.
Use of dexmedetomidine infusion as a sedative drug for patients in the intensive care...
The administration of sedatives may present several challenges for critical care nurses....
20 Jun 2017
Developing and evaluating a foundation preceptorship programme for newly qualified...
In 2014, an innovative, three-tiered foundation preceptorship programme for newly qualified...
14 Jun 2017
Use of the wellness thermometer to improve consultations for patients with human...
The care paradigm for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has changed from...
07 Jun 2017
Care of patients undergoing stoma formation: what the nurse needs to know
Rationale and key points This article provides an overview of the various types of abdominal...
07 Jun 2017
Assessing an individual’s fitness to be interviewed in police custody
Nurses working in police custody settings may be called on to assess a detainee’s fitness to...
31 May 2017
Interventions for treating oral leukoplakia to prevent oral cancer
The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health outcomes through...
24 May 2017
Pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an incurable disorder that is associated with ovarian...
24 May 2017
Role of nurses in supporting patients to self-manage chronic conditions
The burden of chronic illness is increasing globally as a result of increased life...
17 May 2017
Nursing students’ experience of research during clinical placements
Aim To investigate pre-registration nursing students’ experience of research during clinical...
17 May 2017
Brain natriuretic peptide: what the nurse needs to know
Rationale and key points Brain natriuretic peptide is a chemical secreted when the heart is...
17 May 2017
Developing, implementing and evaluating a model for an outpatient self-harm service
Aim To reduce the incidence of self-harming behaviour and improve well-being and experience...
10 May 2017
Care of patients with dementia in an acute trauma and orthopaedics unit
Aim To increase awareness of the needs of patients with dementia in the trauma and...
03 May 2017
Preoperative care of patients undergoing stoma formation: what the nurse needs to know
Rationale and key points This article addresses preoperative care of patients for whom...
03 May 2017
Enhancing diabetes education and self-management in South Asian populations in the UK
The South Asian population in the UK is at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes...
26 Apr 2017
Practical aspects of performing Glasgow Coma Scale observations
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a tool that was developed to identify and chart possible...
26 Apr 2017
Reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases
Cardiovascular disease and other non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, cancer and...
19 Apr 2017
Hospital visitors’ experiences at the nurses’ station
Aim To investigate participants’ experiences of visiting hospitalised friends and family...
19 Apr 2017
Implementing spiritual care interventions
This article, the third and final in a series of three, discusses the implementation of...
19 Apr 2017