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The nurse's role in providing strategies and advice on weight

WEBA recent meta-analysis of 23 studies (Opio et al, 2020) provided further convincing evidence that being overweight or obese is a risk factor for illness.Opio et al …

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British Journal of Nursing

WEB02 July 2019. Volume 28 · Issue 13. ISSN (print): 0966-0461. ISSN (online): 2052-2819. References. Every nurse has the capacity to directly and indirectly influence the health …

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WEBThe challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted nursing practice. One major impact has been the change from face-to-face consultations to an increasing …

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The respiratory system and associated disorders

WEBRespiratory disease accounts for six million bed-days a year in the UK, and is ubiquitous in both hospital and community health settings. One in five individuals in the …

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RCN's new definition of nursing reflects changes in health care

WEBThe Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has unveiled a revised definition of nursing, a landmark moment for nurses in the UK, which could not be more timely. In the …

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Contemporary considerations relating to health promotion and …

WEBSociety is ageing (Nakasato and Carnes, 2006).By 2050, it is estimated that at least 1 in 5 people will be 60 years or older and that between 2000 and 2050 the …

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WEBPathophysiology is the study of changes in body physiology at molecular, cellular and organ level that results from injury or disease resulting in suffering ( …

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WEBNurses and midwives should be familiar with and understand the concept of inclusion health for people in their care because of the enormous implications this has …

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Mouth care: why it matters − highlighting a neglected care need

WEBMouth care really matters and should be integral to all health and care encounters. Further research and investigation into the important but neglected area of …

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WEBThe concept of working in partnership has emerged as a foundation for delivering high-quality and patient-centered care. Collaboration and teamwork among …

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WEBCornock (2014) helpfully suggested that ‘professional accountability’ therefore refers to the autonomous health professional who has the knowledge, …

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Patient expectations of pressure ulcer prevention in the NHS

WEBHard-to-heal wounds create a significant burden on individuals and on the financial resources of healthcare organisations (Phillips et al, 2016).The management of …

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Psychological and social needs of people with rheumatoid arthritis

WEBInflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, is common and affects between 0.5% and 1% of the UK population ( Abhisheki et al, 2017 ). It is a life-changing …

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Maintaining patient safety in medication administration

WEB07 December 2023. Regulars. Jo Rixon. 02 December 2023. Volume 32 · Issue 22. ISSN (print): 0966-0461. ISSN (online): 2052-2819. References. Despite being a relatively …

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WEBAlthough each person's life experience is different, research shows that variations in health and wellbeing can also happen because the opportunities one …

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Understanding how human rights law affects nursing practice

WEBThe Human Rights Act 1998 gave direct effect to the main provisions of the European Convention of Human Rights (Council of Europe, 1950) and has had …

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WEBThe aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT) is a method employed to minimise the likelihood of patients contracting infections during clinical procedures. It …

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A guide to undertaking and understanding blood pressure …

WEBA BP measurement, in its simplest form, is a determinant of individual cardiac output (the volume of blood pumped out of the heart and into the aorta per minute) and …

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