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...
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..
Clean intermittent self-catheterisation (CISC) has long been considered the gold standard for bladder drainage (Nazarko, 2024). Royal College of Nursing (RCN) (2021) guidance on catheter care...
The success of maggot debridement therapy is heavily influenced by the knowledge and attitudes of nurses. Studies indicate that wound specialist nurses are more knowledgeable and positively inclined...
HEIs have in the main embraced simulated practice learning placements, and the benefits of learning in simulated environments are well recognised (Council of Deans and Anglia Ruskin University...
The quality improvement (SusQI) framework of sustainable value was used as the basis of our evaluation (Mortimer et al, 2018). This includes considerations of financial, environmental and social...
It is accepted within the psychological literature that people often establish ways of coping with the aim of moving themselves away from or lessening the intensity of strong or unbearable emotions...
Thursday 6 June 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle NE1 3SA.
The body is capable of regenerating certain types of cells, such as epithelial cells and this is considered the most effective method of healing, as the regenerated tissue retains the same...
Both active and passive devices are designed to help improve the patient experience and be intuitive to use. However, the two devices have some fundamental differences and benefits..
Knowledge of pain processes has changed considerably over the past 500 years, when there was the belief that pain is a sensation linked to body fluid imbalance, evil spirits or a punishment from God...
It is estimated that there are over 15.6 million intravenous drug users worldwide, although it is acknowledged that this may be a gross underestimation due to the illegality and stigma associated with...
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