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.
Type 2 diabetes and hypertension in older adults: a case study
Management of digital ulcers related to systemic sclerosis
This article discusses the role of the nurse specialist in the management of...
Using qualitative research to improve tissue viability care
This article discusses how key qualitative studies investigating patient...
Overcoming delay in the diagnosis of lung cancer:a qualitative study
Aim To explore factors influencing the delay in reporting symptoms of lung cancer...
Causes, prevention and treatment of Escherichia coliinfections
Escherichia coli is a normal inhabitant of the human gastrointestinal tract and...
Basic pharmacology of non-opioid analgesics
Non-opioid analgesics, such as aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory...
An evaluation of an online numeracy assessment tool
Aim To evaluate users’ perceptions of an online numeracy assessment tool in terms...
Overcoming delay in the diagnosis of lung cancer: a qualitative study
Implementing the productive ward management programme
This article describes how the introduction of the productive ward programme has...
Developing the role of advanced nurse practitioners in mental health
This article describes the development of an advanced nurse practitioner (ANP)...
Disseminating best practice through a web log
This article, the final in a five-part series, explains the term web log or blog...
Using an intravenous catheter system to prevent needlestick injury
Aim To identify the effect of a sharps awareness campaign and the introduction of a...
Multiple sclerosis : understanding a complex neurological condition
This article provides a brief overview of the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis...
Disseminating best practice through workshops
This article, the fourth in a five-part series, explores the ways in which best...
Vital signs: a nurse-led education initiative for occupational therapists
This article describes a collaborative development between a critical care outreach...
Disseminating best practice through teaching
A nurse may be invited to deliver teaching sessions to students at a local...
Numeracy and patient safety: the need for regular staff assessment
The ability to perform calculations competently is a basic requirement for all...
Disseminating best practice through publication in journals
This article, the second in a five-part series, explores the ways in which best...