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Improving communication skills in care of those with dementia
- Author:
- HARION Nerys
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 10.06.08, 2008, pp.19-20.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The projected increase in the incidence of dementia identified in a recent Kings Fund report highlights the importance of good communication skills and person-centred care for this group. This article reports on inadequacies in communication skills identified in a recent Commission for Social Care Inspection and highlights NICE/SCIE guidance.
Steps to improve the physical setting in end-of-life care
- Author:
- HARION Nerys
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 27.5.08, 2008, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The Department of Health has announced new funding to improve the standards of care settings for dying patients and bereaved relatives. The programme is the latest phase of the King's Fund's Enhancing the Healing Environment (EHE) programme, which followed pilot schemes in eight sites, and their published report outlining the lessons learnt from these sites. This article reports on the government scheme and findings from a recent report from the Kings Fund.
Survey finds worrying number of young people self-harm
- Author:
- HARION Nerys
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 6.05.08, 2008, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
A survey commissioned by Affinity Healthcare suggests that self-harm among adolescents, especially young girls, is an increasing problem. The author looks at the incidence and risk factors.
John Prescott raises the issue of eating disorders in men
- Author:
- HARION Nerys
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 29.04.08, 2008, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The former deputy prime minister's disclosure that he suffered from bulimia emphasises that nurses must be alert to signs of such conditions in men. The author reports on the risk factors and provision of services for men suffering from eating disorders.
Evidence on effectiveness of self-care support strategies
- Author:
- HARION Nerys
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 4.12.07, 2007, pp.21-22.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The Department of Health has recently published a document outlining the evidence base on the effectiveness of self-care support. It summarises the results from a wide range of studies and presents overall conclusions on the effectiveness of the interventions. This article highlights the key points developing effective self-care support interventions for patients.
Helping patients to cope with seasonal affective disorder
- Author:
- HARION Nerys
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 13.11.07, 2007, pp.25-26.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The author looks at the causes and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and types of treatment available.
Improving mental health services for older people
- Author:
- HARION Nerys
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 21.08.07, 2007, pp.21-22.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-Being in later life has revealed that the care of older people with mental health problems is inadequate. The author outlines the some of the recommendations of the report and the five main priority areas for action.
Detecting and preventing female genital mutilation
- Author:
- HARION Nerys
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 31.7.07, 2007, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
A new police campaign, Project Azure, is seeking to stop female genital mutilation (FGM) by raising awareness about the procedure and highlighting that it is extreme child abuse. This article summarises the prevalence of FGM, outlines different types of FGM and looks at the health consequences.
Improving services for gay and transgender patients
- Author:
- HARION Nerys
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 8.5.07, 2007, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation Regulations 2007 came into force on 30 April, making it unlawful for health and social care organisations and staff to discriminate on the grounds of sexual orientation or identity. The author outlines ways to improve health care services for gay and transgender groups.
Preventing drug misuse among vulnerable young people
- Author:
- HARION Nerys
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 17.4.07, 2007, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The health, economic and social consequences of drug misuse among young people are enormous. The author summarises new NICE guidance on tackling the problem.