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The aim of this integrative review of the literature is to summarise empirical evidence supporting the health benefits of reminiscence intervention for older adults without dementia who reside in...
Caring for dying patients presents a range of challenges, from symptom control or management and effective communication to managing the patient's psychological concerns, which are, in themselves,...
According to new figures from NHS Digital, more than half of all hospital admissions for drug misuse poisoning are related to opioids other than heroin, such as codeine and morphine (NHS Digital,...
‘Older people, and their carers and families, should understand the markers of malnutrition and be educated about the importance of good nutrition for health and wellbeing.’ .
Despite the well-documented need for, and benefits of, EBP, the literature reveals various barriers and challenges to its successful implementation. These include lack of time, high workload, poor...
This qualitative systematic review explores the evidence surrounding the views of health professionals working in the community who provide palliative care to patients diagnosed with dementia..
There is widespread recognition that obesity is a risk factor in the development of lymphoedema (Clinical Resource Efficiency Support Team, 2008; Mehrara and Greene, 2014; Fu et al, 2015). However,...
In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on communities taking responsibility for their own health and using a public-health model for this purpose. This approach, known as ‘compassionate...
The Greater Manchester area is undergoing a period of transformation, ever since Manchester's health and social care funding was devolved in 2016, allowing services to be shaped to the needs of the...
British Journal of Community Nursing provides clinical education dedicated to nursing in the home. Our goal is to help you develop your skills, improve your practice and manage cases more effectively.
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