A simple but vital innovation in the care of kidney patients

Developing an integrated respiratory team in NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Within the first 18 months of the implementation of the project plan, we aimed to provide same-day ESD with up to a 7-day follow up in the community for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary...

Providing support and raising awareness of a delicate subject

Parity of esteem: what we have learnt from working with the ‘other side’

‘When thinking about providing services that realise parity of esteem, there can be no ‘us and them’ only ‘us’ .

The COVID-19 vaccine and the best interests of a person who lacks capacity

The Nursing and Midwifery Council Code (2018), standard 4, requires nurses to act in the best interests of people at all times. This includes balancing the need to act in the best interests with the...

Wound assessment and dressing selection: an overview

Characteristics of the different phases of wound healing are visible in open wounds and those healing by secondary intention, but are less so in closed wounds. Inflammation begins with initial first...

Clinical performance and quality of life impact of an absorbent bacteria-binding foam dressing

The study was conducted under routine clinical conditions in five international study sites (three German sites and two Polish sites) between April and September 2018..

A brighter path ahead

Deep tissue injury: a narrative review on the aetiology of a controversial wound

‘purple or maroon localized area of discoloured intact skin or blood-filled blister due to damage of underlying soft tissue from pressure and/or shear. The area may be preceded by tissue that is...