Issue : February 2018
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Benefits of a gardening project for people with dementia in nursing homes
Two nursing homes in Scotland are involving their residents and staff members in gardening activities, raising physical activity levels and providing opportunities for meaningful interaction
Communication skills 3: non-verbal communicationSubscription
This article, the third of a six-part series on communication skills, discusses body language and non-verbal communication
Nursing theories 4: adherence and concordanceSubscription
This article, the fourth in a six-part bite-size series looking at nursing theories and their implications for practice, explains adherence, compliance and concordance
Stroke 4: immediate treatment of acute stroke and TIAsSubscription
Part 4 of our five-part series on stroke explains current guidance and developments in the immediate assessment and management of acute stroke and transient ischaemic attacks
Tai chi classes to help people cope with long-term health issuesSubscription
A rheumatology nurse has set up low-cost tai chi classes for people with long-term health issues in the Nottingham area. This initiative won the HRH The Prince of Wales Integrated Approaches to Care Nursing Times Award in 2017
Creating a ‘wish list’ to prompt conversations on end-of-life careSubscription
A group of student nurses developed a wish list to prompt patients and health professionals to have conversations about end-of-life care
Risk of role confusion for nurse researchers – a reflective accountSubscription
Nurses who are new to clinical research may find it difficult to avoid making nursing interventions while undertaking research because they have not yet integrated the identity and skills of a researcher. A reflective account explores this role confusion
Challenges in acute treatment and long-term management of epilepsySubscription
Classifying, diagnosing and treating epilepsy presents challenges that can be overcome by improving knowledge among patients and professionals. This article is accompanied by a self-assessment questionnaire so you can test your knowledge after reading it
Test your knowledge on the treatment of epilepsySubscription
Test your knowledge and gain evidence of your professional development with Nursing Times Self-assessment bite-size CPD
Domestic laundering of nurses’ uniforms: what are the risks?Subscription
How safe is the laundering of uniforms by staff at home? What can be done to reduce the risk of bacterial survival and contamination? This article comes with a handout for a journal club discussion
