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This review follows the methodology proposed by Levac et al. (2010) and further developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) (Peters, 2020). A scoping review was chosen over a systematic review as...
In the University College Hospital (UCH) Macmillan Cancer Centre we have introduced a reflective practice group session for our nursing assistants, band 5 and band 6 nurses to enable teams to reflect...
I qualified as a nurse in 2011 and gained my first nursing role in Scarborough General Hospital. My career has mostly consisted of working in endoscopy environments and colorectal roles. I moved in to...
The classification system for dystonia (see Table 1), is based on clinical characteristics (age at onset, body distribution, temporal pattern, the coexistence of other movement disorders and...
University of East London faculty who were designing synchronous and asynchronous theoretical practice learning modules had to consider these modalities and how to combine them with face-to-face...
Symptoms of ovarian cancer are non-specific and are often accepted by women as normal changes associated with ageing, such as menopause (Bankhead et al, 2008). This is a dangerous misconception that...
Stoma formation as a treatment for colorectal cancer involves bringing out a section of bowel onto the abdomen as either an ileostomy (from the ileum) or colostomy (from the colon). A bag is then worn...
Early recognition of people who are at risk of developing skin breakdown is an essential part of prevention. Assessment of the skin should be part of a holistic approach and carried out regularly in...
Over the past 22 years, I have established some of the first nurse-led services in cardiology including follow-up clinics for patients post percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), pre-admission...
People with DVA and liver disease recalled venepuncture experiences at 2 key time points: (1) participants’ recalled experiences of DVA prior to the availability of EJV (capturing acceptability of...