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Camera technology may be used to monitor hospital hand hygiene

16-May-2012 | By Ben Clover

Hospitals are being offered trials of camera technology developed for slaughterhouses that would see nursing practice monitored remotely from centres in other countries.

ECGs 1: how to carry out monitoring

11-Jul-2011

The first in a three-part series on electrocardiograms explores continual monitoring

Patient information on nebulised antibiotics

20-Apr-2012

A leaflet was designed to provide high-quality information to patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis who are prescribed nebulised antibiotics.

Managing allergic rhinitis

20-Apr-2012

The symptoms of allergic rhinitis can be disruptive and distressing. This article outlines their causes and triggers, and the main treatment options.

Using COPD action plans to manage exacerbations

20-Apr-2012

People at risk of COPD exacerbations should be given self-management plans to encourage them to respond to increased symptoms - but do patients use them?

"Simple actions can help a lot at incredibly difficult times"

13-Apr-2012

Good communication, openness, honesty and support are key to making palliative care manageable for relatives and carers

Abdominal pain in children with pneumonia

30-Mar-2012

Children with pneumonia can experience abdominal pain and this may be the only symptom. Health professionals must be aware of this to avoid incorrect diagnoses

'Ensure diabetes is not misdiagnosed in children'

10-Apr-2012

Nurses are in a prime position to educate and raise awareness on the typical and atypical hyperglycaemic-related symptoms of type 1 diabetes.

Effects of being a patient on student development

11-May-2012

A student nurse used her personal experience as a patient to improve her own and other students’ nursing care to make it centred around the patient as a person.

Patient motivation in managing stress urinary incontinence

27-Apr-2012

Recognising the appropriate support and treatment needed for a first-time mother presenting with stress incontinence boosted her confidence and enabled improved symptom control.