Assessing the patient's needs and planning effective care
This article discusses the importance of person-centred care in assessing needs and highlights the need for all nursing interventions to be evidence based. The topics covered include assessing people's needs, care planning, stages of care planning, benefits of care planning, models of care, care pathways, and care clustering in mental health care. Read more...
Evidence-informed practice: simplifying and applying the concept for nursing students and academics
This article seeks to clarify the concept of evidence-informed practice (EIP) and provide an integrated systems-based model of EIP for the application of evidence in clinical nursing practice, by presenting the systems and processes. Read more...
Measuring and monitoring fluid balance
The calculation of fluid balance involves measuring the amount of fluid entering the body and comparing it to the amount of fluid leaving the body. The purpose is to determine whether there is a deficit or an excess of fluid. Understanding a patient's fluid status can give an indication of overall health. Read more...
A guide to pain assessment and management in adults
This article provides a deeper understanding of the physiology of pain and the various classifications used in clinical practice and raises awareness of the skills that nurses require for the assessment and management of an individual patient's pain. It explores the tools available to assist with the assessment of pain and provides an introduction to some of the management strategies that can be used to manage pain. Read more...
Prescribing practice: an overview of the principles
Prescribing practice is governed by ethical and legal principles to ensure a holistic patient-centred approach. It has been recognised as a valuable resource that could effectively transform healthcare services to reduce hospital admissions and long hospital stays and improve the quality of life for patients with long-term conditions and multiple comorbidities. This article will provide an overview. Read more...
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