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Influences on quality of prescribing in breast cancer patients
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2016-10-13)
This article presents a discussion on both positive and negative influences on quality of prescribing in clinical practice. It explores how such influences have an impact on breast cancer patients on adjuvant hormonal ...
Multiple myeloma: managing a complex blood cancer
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2016-09-10)
This article gives a comprehensive overview of multiple myeloma (MM), a complex blood cancer involving overproduction of plasma cells. Although MM remains incurable, patients are living longer as a result of multiple ...
Skin injury prevention in an Irish neonatal unit: An action research study
(Elsevier, 2016-01-22)
Aim
This study aimed to improve skin assessment and skincare practices for neonates in a regional neonatal setting in Ireland by the implementation of the Neonatal Tissue Viability Risk Assessment Tool.
Method
A ...
Knowledge of palliative care and attitudes towards nursing the dying patient
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2016-06-09)
Aims:
This study examines the palliative care knowledge and attitudes towards caring for the dying patient of nurses working in care of older people settings in one rural region in Ireland.
Design:
A cross-sectional ...
Sensitive interviewing in qualitative research
(Wiley, 2016-07-19)
In this paper we focus on important considerations when planning and conducting qualitative interviews on sensitive topics. Drawing on experiences of conducting interviews with dementia caregivers, a framework of essential ...
Managing relapsed myeloma: The views of patients, nurses and doctors
(Elsevier, 2016-05-11)
Purpose: The study aim was to explore whether there were differing opinions on the current management of relapsed myeloma between patients and health care professionals, a topic which has never been explored previously in ...
Parental presence at anaesthesia induction: A systematic review
(Wiley, 2016-06-07)
This systematic review assessed the effectiveness of parental presence for children undergoing surgical or diagnostic procedures under general anaesthesia (such as bronchoscopy, laryngoscopy and laparoscopy). Randomized ...