Nursing metrics: measuring quality in patient care
Nursing metrics have been used increasingly in UK health services over the past two...
22 Jun 2011
CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Reducing inequalities in health care provision for older adults
The UK has a rapidly ageing population with increasing healthcare needs. Yet social...
21 Jun 2011
Reducing inequalities in healthcare provision for older adults
The UK has a rapidly ageing population with increasing healthcare needs. Yet social...
15 Jun 2011
Treatment and care of patients with metastatic breast cancer
This article provides an overview of the treatment options available for patients diagnosed...
08 Jun 2011
Travel-related health and safety considerations for children
Paediatrics is an integral part of travel medicine. More children are travelling overseas to...
01 Jun 2011
Polypharmacy in older adults
This article explores the issue of polypharmacy in older adults. The physiological...
25 May 2011
Ectopic pregnancy: risk factors, diagnostic procedures and treatment
This article provides an overview of ectopic pregnancy and describes the risk...
18 May 2011
Reducing infection associated with central venous access devices
Catheter-related bloodstream infection is a recognised complication associated with central...
11 May 2011
Screening for MRSA
Meticillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and the more problematic...
11 May 2011
An overview and update of psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin condition and nurses can expect to encounter patients...
04 May 2011
Thyroidectomy: post-operative care and common complications
Any surgical procedure involves risks. Thyroid surgery can cause potentially fatal...
27 Apr 2011
Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of fungal infections
Most fungi live harmlessly in the environment, but some species can cause disease in the...
20 Apr 2011
Oesophageal cancer: symptoms, treatment and nursing role
This article examines the symptoms and treatment of oesophageal cancer. The article focuses...
13 Apr 2011
Best practice in the provision of nebuliser therapy
Nebulisation is an important and common method of administering medication to patients with...
06 Apr 2011
An overview of the menopause: assessment and management
This article provides an overview of the menopause, including symptom management...
30 Mar 2011
Achieving dignity for older people with dementia in hospital
The quality of care for people with dementia in general hospital settings has attracted...
23 Mar 2011
Delirium: prevention, clinical features and management
Delirium is a common condition among hospital inpatients and people in long-term care...
16 Mar 2011
Outbreaks of infection in hospital and community settings
Outbreaks of infection are managed by specialist practitioners in public health and...
09 Mar 2011