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Decision-making around removal of indwelling urinary catheters after pituitary surgery

This study aimed to explore the considerations and experiences of health professionals who are central in the decision-making process regarding IDUC management on the first postoperative day for...

At a glance: urinary catheterisation in males and females

The securement of catheters, tubing, and bags is crucial in preventing...

Black History Month 2024

The need for diverse voices could not be stronger, highlighting the importance of including a variety of voices in discussions about Black history. The experiences and insights of Black individuals...

Addressing healthcare disparities with a focus on the Black population

Black individuals often face higher rates of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which can result in serious complications if not properly managed. In...

Enhancing health care for ethnic minority communities: a path to equitable care

Cultural sensitivity is a critical factor in healthcare decision-making and patient care, particularly for racially minoritised communities. During discussions with elderly African community members...

Insights from BME women in academic and healthcare leadership

The experiences of BME women in academic leadership roles are a testament to resilience and perseverance. They navigate a landscape often marred by systemic inequalities and institutional biases, yet...

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The role of ACPs in recognising and treating diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state

In the UK, DKA is a significant concern, particularly among young adults aged 18 to 24 years, where the incidence is highest (Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care, 2023). The frequency...

Diagnosing acute appendicitis: a case study

Mr Dean appeared well groomed, was alert and oriented. He had a high body mass index at >30 and was obviously in pain when moving to sit on the treatment couch..

RePAIRing the student nurse journey: empowering interrupted students through innovative support strategies

UCAS released data in December 2023, showing a mix of trends within the UK's higher education nursing sector. A total of 48625 students applied for nursing courses, reflecting a complex picture of...

An evaluation of practice supervisor training for final-year healthcare students

The practice supervisor training programme (Figure 1) was delivered throughout the final academic year for students. It was facilitated by the personal tutors for the student groups, which, on...

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Delivering inclusive hypertensive care in the prison service

Hypertension is known to be a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is the major cause of death in the UK. In Birmingham, around 12% of the population are estimated to be affected,...

As another academic year begins: here's some friendly advice

I find this last piece of advice key. Often, we find ourselves staying up all night in libraries or running on fumes after shifts, trying to get those precious few proficiencies signed off or begging...

The impact of civility in the workplace

‘Incivility has been shown to reduce team functioning, clinical decision making and patient outcomes’.

Education: making acute oncology everyone's business

Cancer nurses are working with their multidisciplinary colleagues to lead the way to ensure that all staff who interact with people with cancer have acute oncology (AO) knowledge and skills. Together...

Protecting workers from contamination and exposure to hazardous medicinal products, and the potential health effects

‘Despite the challenges of implementation, such as cost, training and maintenance, the benefits of closed systems are clear and they should be used in the whole lifecycle of HMPs from manufacture to...

Occupational exposure to hazardous cancer drugs: protecting nurses through practice, products and research

Concerns about the dangers of SACT began to emerge in the 1970s when second malignancies were first reported in cancer patients treated with alkylating agents, explained Dr Melissa McDiarmid,...

Clinical and non-clinical team collaboration to develop breast referral triage to improve service delivery in secondary care

An iterative service improvement method was used to undertake the triage service design. Distinct phases of the process were identified to facilitate testing of ideas at each stage (Table 1)..

Disability and work: breaking the barriers

In the UK there are around 16 million people with a disability (Kirk-Wade, 2023). In England, in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, 60% of COVID-19-related deaths occurred among disabled...

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The Man Hug: a men's mental health podcast

Podcasts offer an additional means of enhancing mental health literacy in regions with limited access to services (Caoilte et al, 2023). Podcasts are being increasingly used in mental health contexts...

Infection prevention and control: critical strategies for nursing practice

Infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for other conditions within a healthcare environment are known as HAIs. They can result from various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses...

Virtual reality with artificial intelligence-led scenarios in nursing education: a project evaluation

Student nurses in parts 1 and 2 of pre-registration nursing programmes were invited to participate in two VR scenarios, comprising different AI interaction methods (menu-based and voice-controlled)....

Practice learning facilitators as roaming assessors

A practice learning facilitator is a health professional who plays a key role in supporting and facilitating the learning and development of student nurses and other healthcare students during their...

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