Malnutrition in the elderly: a public health concern

In the midst of public health messages to tackle the problem of overweight and obesity, however, concern is growing that many elderly people are unknowingly putting themselves at risk of malnutrition.

Should influenza vaccination be mandatory for healthcare staff?

In the UK, government advice on immunisation is given via the ‘Green Book’ (https://tinyurl.com/peqclpm), regularly updated following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation....

Towards a safer NHS in 2020?

The NHS and other patient safety stakeholder organisations have been consistent over the years in producing well-thought-out and articulate patient safety policy plans while at the same time major...

From staff nurse to nurse consultant: Survival Guide part 8: Surviving on a basic wage

Unlike many careers, registration as a nurse gives you the skills to work in almost any part of the UK, in any town and in almost any medium-sized village. Provided you are willing to be flexible with...

Facing up to financial hardship

‘With financial hardship becoming a very real issue for nursing staff, I feel it is important that we understand how as senior leaders we might signpost support for our colleagues or support them...

NHS workforce race equality

Practising personalised care

An exploration of men's experiences of learning intermittent self-catheterisation with a silicone catheter

The survey aimed to explore men's views on using the Hydrosil Go intermittent catheter. It is also known as Magic3 Go™ intermittent catheter in some countries..

Incontinence and swimming: helping patients to enjoy a more active life

Whatever our nursing background, we will care for people with incontinence throughout their life span..

Advance care planning

ACP is a process that supports patients at any stage of health, and is a means of extending autonomy by planning for future care in the event if someone becomes unable to make their decisions or...

Effective decision-making: applying the theories to nursing practice

Linda was a 71-year-old who had been admitted to the cardiac ward following an episode of unstable angina. She was on continuous cardiac monitoring as recommended by the National Institute for Health...

Evaluation of clinically indicated removal versus routine replacement of peripheral vascular catheters

‘If sites for venous access are limited and no evidence for phlebitis or infection is present, peripheral venous catheters can be left in place for longer periods, although the patient and the...

Perceptions of risk factors for phlebitis among Malaysian nurses

IV therapy is an integral part of professional nursing practice that aims to infuse fluids, administer IV medication, transfuse blood products, and deliver nutrients to patients (Ho and Cheung, 2012)....

The use of 3.15% chlorhexidine gluconate/70% alcohol hub disinfection to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in dialysis patients

To prevent CLABSIs, several key challenges exist. Care and maintenance of central lines involve necessary precautions and processes that take time, have associated increased costs, and can also become...

Acceptability of external jugular venepuncture for patients with liver disease and difficult venous access

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...