'Lansley must listen to nurses on the front line' Medicines management practice archive
Nursing practice archive for nurses working in medicines management
Medicines management practice archive
How effective are nurses’ medicine discussions?
Patient adherence to diabetes medicines is linked to a lower risk of mortality. A study explored whether nurses follow guidance on patient-centred medicine discussions.
Using COPD action plans to manage exacerbations
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?
Patient information on nebulised antibiotics
A leaflet was designed to provide high-quality information to patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis who are prescribed nebulised antibiotics.
"I know what my body is telling me I need"
Alun Morgan, 62, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 49. He describes his contrasting experiences of nursing care during a short spell in hospital.
"Teaching injection technique will improve quality of life"
Helping to develop educational tools for health professionals will support people with diabetes to manage their injectable therapies in the best way
Treating staggered paracetamol overdose
This article explores the clinical consequences of staggered overdoses and offers treatment advice
Changing practice for safe insulin administration
Errors in insulin administration are common and can cause harm and even death. An audit aimed to standardise insulin syringe storage and labelling to improve safety
Injection technique in insulin therapy
Insulin is the main injectable therapy used by people with diabetes, but often they do not receive adequate education on injection technique
Using OSCE for mandatory training
Nurses are often unenthusiastic about mandatory training, but an objective structured clinical examination approach can improve staff engagement
Osteoarthritis 2: pain management and treatment strategies
This second article in a three-part series on osteoarthritis discusses pharmacological and non-pharmacological management. The third part will be published online
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Preparing injectable medicines safely
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“Technology can transform the quality of clinical practice”
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Effect of recording site on pulse oximetry readings
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Use of emollients in dry skin conditions
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Use of pharmacotherapy in smoking cessation
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IV therapy in the community
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Intravenous antibiotics in cystic fibrosis
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Adverse reactions: know the risks
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Improving quality in care homes using an electronic tool
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Can nurse prescribing improve medication concordance in people with dementia?
