Search Results - "Nursing older people"

Attitudes and beliefs of healthcare workers about influenza vaccination by Halpin, Carmel, Reid, Bernie

“…Background Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all healthcare workers (HCWs) to help reduce the risk of contracting the virus and transmitting it…”
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Implementing palliative and end of life care for people with dementia by Drain, Diane, Stone, Louisa, Daly, Rachel Louise

“…Why you should read this article:• To expand your knowledge of palliative dementia care• To recognise the barriers and enablers to delivering palliative…”
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Exploring the feasibility of using a bedside device to help prevent nighttime falls by Anthony, Kevin Edward, Houten, Laura, Logan, Pip

“…Why you should read this article:• To enhance your understanding of nighttime falls risk in older people• To read the findings of a feasibility study that used…”
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Implementing the PURPOSE T pressure ulcer risk assessment tool into clinical practice by Tyrer, Julie

“…Why you should read this article:• To enhance your knowledge of the risk factors for pressure ulcer development• To familiarise yourself with the PURPOSE T…”
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Assessment, prevention and management of skin tears in older people by LeBlanc, Kimberly, Ousey, Karen

“…Why you should read this article:• To understand how skin tears commonly develop in older people with fragile skin• To appreciate that while skin tears are…”
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What do I tell friends who want my ‘medical opinion’? by Charalambous, Liz

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Walk in the shoes of someone with dementia showing signs of distress by Trueland, Jennifer

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The best podcasts for nurses by Kowalczyk, Anita

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Research terms explained from keywords to RCTs by Pearce, Lynne

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How can nurses spot the signs of early-stage dementia? by Olden, Sam

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Is your level of practice enhanced or advanced? by Evans, Nick

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People with learning disabilities need holistic care to age well by Trueland, Jennifer

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Using critical reflection to enhance the care of older people: a practice example by Madden, Gayle, Goss-Hill, Beth

“…Why you should read this article:• To refresh your knowledge of what critical reflection entails and its potential benefits• To enhance your understanding of…”
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What you need to know about intravenous infusions by Pearce, Lynne

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Assessing pain in older people with normal, mildly impaired or severely impaired cognition by Wang, Qun

“…Why you should read this article:• To understand the complexities of assessing pain in older people with normal, mildly impaired or severely impaired…”
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Exploring research participation in Scottish care homes since the COVID-19 pandemic by Law, Emma, Ashworth, Rosalie, Shenkin, Susan

“…Why you should read this article:• To understand the potential barriers and facilitators to research participation in care homes• To consider how the COVID-19…”
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How to optimise medicines management for people with Parkinson’s disease in hospital by Cox, Cindy Marguerite

“…Why you should read this article:• To recognise the necessity of flagging up that a patient admitted to hospital has Parkinson’s disease• To enhance your…”
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Walk in the shoes of someone with dementia showing signs of distress: When trying to understand why a person with dementia behaves in a particular way, try to piece together the possible causes by Trueland, Jennifer

“…Understanding why a person with dementia might behave in a particular way is crucial for improving the experience of the person with dementia and those who are…”
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People with learning disabilities need holistic care to age well: People with a learning disability and frailty have specific care needs and identifying them is crucial to ensure holistic, person-centred care by Trueland, Jennifer

“…Identifying frailty in people with a learning disability is a subject fraught with sensitivities. History as recent as the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in…”
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Research terms explained from keywords to RCTs: The terminology used in research may seem challenging, but understanding it can empower students in their practice by Pearce, Lynne

“…Some nursing students struggle to see the point of research, finding the concept and the language that surrounds it challenging. University of Nottingham…”
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