http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/mental-health/linking-physical-punishment-in-children-to-adult-mental-health/5058785.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/mental-health/linking-physical-punishment-in-children-to-adult-mental-health/5058785.article A study undertaken in the US has shown a link between harsh physical punishment and anxiety disorders, substance abuse and personality disorders in a general population Fri, 17 May 2013 11:06 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/smoking-cessation/creating-smoke-free-homes-for-children/5055895.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/smoking-cessation/creating-smoke-free-homes-for-children/5055895.article Discussing passive smoking with parents is not always easy. A tool has been developed to equip nurses with the knowledge and confidence to tackle the issue Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:41 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/care-bundles-reduce-readmissions-for-copd/5054973.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/care-bundles-reduce-readmissions-for-copd/5054973.article A care bundle for patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease enabled nurses to improve the care pathway and reduce readmissions Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:37 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/management/2/2-an-asset-based-approach-to-creating-health/5053989.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/management/2/2-an-asset-based-approach-to-creating-health/5053989.article The second of two articles on asset-based thinking discusses theories concerned with how health can be created and how they have been applied in practice Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:20 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/exploring-an-asset-based-approach-to-nursing/5053719.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/exploring-an-asset-based-approach-to-nursing/5053719.article The first of two articles on asset-based thinking focuses on what the profession might learn from asset-based approaches to community development Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:13 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/smoking-cessation/how-to-advise-and-refer-inpatients-who-smoke/5053473.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/smoking-cessation/how-to-advise-and-refer-inpatients-who-smoke/5053473.article Inpatients often feel motivated to stop smoking, but are not always referred for support. A very brief advice and electronic referral system aimed to remedy this Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:32 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/public-health/brief-intervention-for-alcohol-misuse/5052916.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/public-health/brief-intervention-for-alcohol-misuse/5052916.article Brief interventions - “having a word” at the right time - can be effective in making people reconsider their drinking behaviour and cut their alcohol intake significantly Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:30 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/public-health/managing-obesity-in-adults/5052128.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/public-health/managing-obesity-in-adults/5052128.article Obesity poses a serious risk to health. This review gives an introduction to, and taster of, our newly launched Nursing Times Learning unit on obesity management in adults Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:18 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/end-of-life-and-palliative-care/opioids-in-palliative-care-the-nice-guidance/5051325.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/end-of-life-and-palliative-care/opioids-in-palliative-care-the-nice-guidance/5051325.article Effective pain management with opioids requires a dynamic approach with a focus on good communication skills as well as ongoing assessment of the patient. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/diabetes/peripheral-arterial-disease-diagnosis-and-management/5051067.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/diabetes/peripheral-arterial-disease-diagnosis-and-management/5051067.article NICE has issued a clinical guideline on the diagnosis and management of lower limb peripheral arterial disease. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/diabetes/reflections-on-reducing-insulin-to-lose-weight/5050813.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/diabetes/reflections-on-reducing-insulin-to-lose-weight/5050813.article Some women with type 1 diabetes deliberately omit or reduce insulin dosages to lose weight. This diabulimia may lead to serious heart and neuropathic complications. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:29 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/cardiology/specialist-nurses-improve-outcomes-in-heart-failure/5049958.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/cardiology/specialist-nurses-improve-outcomes-in-heart-failure/5049958.article Research has demonstrated solid evidence for heart failure specialist nursing. This article outlines findings of key studies and how to promote best practice. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/copd/symptom-accommodation-in-patients-with-copd/5048403.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/copd/symptom-accommodation-in-patients-with-copd/5048403.article Patients with COPD often learn to cope with or “accommodate” their symptoms, which presents a challenge for nurses in terms of assessment and treatment. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:30 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/substance-misuse/substance-misuse-in-older-people-2-identifying-and-treating-substance-misuse/5047609.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/substance-misuse/substance-misuse-in-older-people-2-identifying-and-treating-substance-misuse/5047609.article Substance misuse problems may be more difficult to identify in older people, so screening and assessment should be carried out to prevent further harm. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:35 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/substance-misuse/types-of-substance-misuse-and-risk-factors/5047365.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/substance-misuse/types-of-substance-misuse-and-risk-factors/5047365.article Substance misuse in older adults is common but remains under-recognised. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:24 GMT