An overview of chronic fatigue syndrome
This article provides an overview of the condition known as chronic fatigue...
11 Dec 2002
CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Corticosteroids: implications for nursing practice
Corticosteroids are essential in the management of various inflammatory conditions...
04 Dec 2002
Paediatric resuscitation: advanced life support
The author describes the paediatric advanced life support algorithm and discusses...
27 Nov 2002
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive airways disease is a chronic, progressive disorder...
20 Nov 2002
Effective communication with older people
There are many potential barriers to effective communication between nurses and...
13 Nov 2002
Practical aspects of stoma management
The author provides an overview of common stoma complications and their practical...
06 Nov 2002
Continence care and policy initiatives
Nurses are key professionals in the provision of continence care. The authors examine the...
30 Oct 2002
Assessment and management of foot and ankle fractures
Injuries to the foot and ankle are common presentations in A&E, and while these are...
23 Oct 2002
The management of breathlessness in palliative care
Breathlessness poses a significant problem in cancer care. Tanya Andrewes provides...
16 Oct 2002
Wound repair: advanced dressing materials
Georgina Casey examines the process of wound healing and describes the roles of the main...
09 Oct 2002
Multiple sclerosis: pregnancy and parenthood
Women with multiple sclerosis often have concerns about how their disease will affect them...
02 Oct 2002
Nutrition support in palliative care
Nutrition is an important aspect of caring for patients with life-threatening illness. Good...
25 Sep 2002
Sex and relationships education: the role of the school nurse
The authors outline the nature of sex and relationships education, and discuss the...
18 Sep 2002
Malignant wounds: aetiology and principles of management
A wound resulting from cancer means that the patient has the double impact of a life-...
11 Sep 2002
Chronic plaque psoriasis: an overview
Psoriasis can have a dramatic effect on patients’ lives. Karina Jackson describes the...
04 Sep 2002
Substance misuse and mental health: an overview
Patients with dual diagnosis of substance misuse and mental health problems present...
28 Aug 2002
An overview of gastrointestinal infections
This article provides an overview of common gastrointestinal infections in the UK...
21 Aug 2002
The management of obesity
With the ever increasing prevalence of obesity, it is a major priority in primary health...
14 Aug 2002