The risks and benefits of suprapubic catheters
Suprapubic catheters can improve some patients’ quality of life but health professionals must also understand the associated risks and limitations.
View ArticleRectal drug administration in adults: how, when, why
Health professionals are not always clear on the procedure for administering medication rectally, the benefits of this route or its indications
View ArticleMinimising VTE in patients with cancer
Patients with cancer are at increased risk of venous thromboembolism, which can be life-threatening. Health professionals and patients need to understand the risk factors
View ArticleHow language choice can affect HCAI prevention
The language used in infection-control discourse often lacks objectivity, and can affect staff compliance with policies and guidance, as well as patient outcomes.
View ArticleUsing PGD to reduce surgical infection risk
Patients undergoing surgery for spinal injuries are susceptible to surgical site infection so one hospital used a patient group direction to reduce infection rates.
View ArticleEnabling specialist nurses to prove their value
The Multiple Sclerosis Trust developed a programme to help MS specialist nurses demonstrate their value. The model is transferable to other specialist groups
View ArticleImproving pulmonary rehabilitation services
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an effective therapy for patients with COPD. A national audit identified where it is offered, its value and how PR services can be improved
View ArticleViral hepatitis: the clinical nurse specialist role
Nurses need to be aware of when to refer patients to a specialist nurse for treatment
View ArticleThe need for specialist nurses in dementia care
Specialist clinical nurses have proved successful at improving cancer care. Could similar specialists improve the care pathway for people with dementia and their carers?
View ArticleTreating depression and anxiety in people with dementia
Psychological treatments may be effective in treating symptoms of anxiety and depression that are associated with dementia
View ArticleOsteoporosis: the clinical nurse specialist role
Nurses need to be aware of when to refer a patient for specialist treatment
View ArticleManagement of pruritus in palliative care
Some patients nearing the end of life experience severe itching, which can be extremely distressing. The symptom has a number of causes but can be managed
View ArticleMinimising VTE in patients with cancer
Patients with cancer are at increased risk of venous thromboembolism, which can be life-threatening. Health professionals and patients need to understand the risk factors
View ArticleRectal drug administration in adults: how, when, why
Health professionals are not always clear on the procedure for administering medication rectally, the benefits of this route or its indications
View ArticleMinimising VTE in patients with cancer
Patients with cancer are at increased risk of venous thromboembolism, which can be life-threatening. Health professionals and patients need to understand the risk factors
View ArticleUsing patient education to reduce risk of VTE
Venous thromboembolism is a condition that can be minimised when nurses take the lead with patient education to ensure they better adhere to treatment
View ArticleHow language choice can affect HCAI prevention
The language used in infection-control discourse often lacks objectivity, and can affect staff compliance with policies and guidance, as well as patient outcomes.
View ArticleUsing PGD to reduce surgical infection risk
Patients undergoing surgery for spinal injuries are susceptible to surgical site infection so one hospital used a patient group direction to reduce infection rates.
View ArticleEnabling specialist nurses to prove their value
The Multiple Sclerosis Trust developed a programme to help MS specialist nurses demonstrate their value. The model is transferable to other specialist groups
View ArticleImproving pulmonary rehabilitation services
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an effective therapy for patients with COPD. A national audit identified where it is offered, its value and how PR services can be improved
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