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Effect of orthostatic hypotension on falls risk
- Authors:
- WINDSOR Julie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(43/44), 2016, pp.11-13.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Orthostatic hypertension (OH) occurs frequently in older patients, particularly when they are in hospital. It can caus lightheadedness, unsteadiness and falls, This article looks at the role of nurses in understanding, assessing, monitoring and treating OH. (Edited publisher abstract)
Meeting the mental health needs of new fathers
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(47/48), 2016, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This article considers the needs of new fathers, who are at increased risk of mental ill health. Common causes, symptoms and effects are outlined and the role of nurses is presented. (Edited publisher abstract)
A framework to discharge frail older people
- Author:
- LEES-DEUTSCH Liz
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(37/38), 2016, pp.13-15.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
A framework to discharge frail older patients who have had an unplanned admission to hospital and are subsequently discharged (or transferred)to another setting. It discusses current issues in discharge practice, briefly reviews the background policy to guide the discharge assessment of older people and examines challenges in discharging them from the acute setting. Finally, it uses an assessment framework to integrate current principles form national discharge guidance into practice. (Publisher abstract)
Preventing and diagnosing dementia
- Author:
- KEENAN Bernie
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(26), 2016, pp.22-25.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
While dementia is an umbrella term for a range of degenerative brain disorders, many share similar presentations. Nurses are ideally placed to identify those at risk and empower them to access tretmentn and plan and prepare for their future needs - such as, they need-up-to-date knowledge of the signs and symptoms fo the different types of dementia to identify risk factors and mde an informed diagnosis. This article, the third in a four part series on dementia, examines the risk factors, sighns, symptons (Publisher abstract)
Improving communication in dementia care
- Author:
- MURPHY Jayne
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(29/30/31), 2016, pp.18-21.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Recognising and accepting the brain changes that cause dementia can help professionals and carers to develop and adopt suitable responses and methods of communication with people who have the disease. This article looks at different types of conversations that can occur with people who have dementia an suggests strategies that encourage and support communication aiming to meet their needs. (Publisher abstract)
The nurse's role in caring for people with dementia
- Authors:
- JENKINS Catharine, KEENAN Bernie
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(27/28), 2016, pp.20-23.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This final article in a four-part series on dementia focuses on the nurses's role in managing dementia highlights the importance of communication skills in providing high-quality care. It also discusses treatment options, such as medication and ensuring the patient's nutritional needs are met, as well as the importance of dealing sensitively with behavioural problems that may mask pain or emotional difficulties. Finally, it explains how the care environment can make a huge difference to the lives o people with dementia, where aspects such as clear signage and assistive technology can contribute to dingily in and quality of life. (Publisher abstract)
Implementing change in older people's acute care.
- Author:
- CHARALAMBOUS Liz
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(27/28), 2016, pp.15-17.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Visiting times on wards providing care for older poeple (HCOP) wards were explored as part of a master's in advanced nursing. Restricted visiting was not found to be evidence-based so strategies were used to explore alternative options. This small-scale project, which set out to benefit the care of older people on acute wards, used a systematic, inclusive approach to involve staff at all levels and demonstrate how evidence and theory can be translated into practice. (Publisher abstract)
The impact of animals on patient wellbeing
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Browen
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(25), 2016, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Animals can be highly significant to people but overlooked in nursing assessments and care plans. This article considers the role animals play in people's lives; the link between animal abuse and risk of abuse to humans and how nurses can support patients in relation to their animals. (Edited publisher abstract)
Preventing unsafe discharge from hospital
- Author:
- OXTOBY Kathy
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(25), 2016, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
A recent report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman revealed examples of poor hospital discharge to be considered in light of existing guidance. This article considers difficulties patients face on discharge from hospital; how to improve discharge planning and cases of poor discharge planning are given (Edited publisher abstract)
How dementia differs from normal ageing
- Author:
- GINESI Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(24), 2016, pp.12-15.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Dementia is the collective name for as set of mood changes, confusion and increasing difficulty with everyday tasks.. This four part series provides an overview of dementia and it's treatment, from its causes a pathophysiology to diagnosis and the nurse's role in its management. This, first article reviews the main forms of dementia and how research is shedding new light on the differences between dementia and normal ageing. (Publisher abstract)