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The superbug Clostridium difficile remains on surgical gowns used in hospitals even after being treated with the recommended amount of disinfectant, a new study has warned.
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'Let us know what helps and hinders nurse innovation'
Innovation is something we all like to promote, aspire to and be associated with – whatever sector we work in. And nowhere is this more true than in healthcare.
'Nurses must consider which information to use and trust'
All professionals must make critical choices about what information they use to inform their practice. This is true of me as a librarian, and even more so of health professionals such as nurses.
‘It’s time to eliminate “cultural cringe” from our profession’
The peculiar term ‘cultural cringe’ describes an internalised inferiority complex that causes people to dismiss their own culture.
'Wicked problems require creative solutions'
How can student nurses, newly qualified nurses and health and social care professionals make a difference, ruminates student nurse Leanne
If we assumed every patient is a research volunteer, what would we do differently?
People who know me will know I’ve spent a great deal of my career talking about evidence-based practice and developing cultures in which turning knowledge into action is easy.
'As a clinical practice nurse with a PhD, I'll be writing my own job description'
As the end of her PhD approaches, Liz shares her thoughts on how the role of nurses within research is expanding
'Clinical research should be a routine element of nurse education'
It might seem that with the current staffing pressures facing the nursing profession, that the last thing anyone would have time for is thinking about clinical research.
Developing the role of volunteers in care homes
Research in care homes found that where properly supported, volunteers can improve the wellbeing of residents, relatives and even staff
System to reduce waste and contamination risk in liquid medication administration
For some time, I’ve questionned the accuracy of measuring liquid medication and how much is wasted in the process. I recognised that both administering and auditing liquid medication has unique problems and the current system of decanting to measure amounts given against stock has several drawbacks.
Nasal rinse ‘could help relieve’ some asthma symptoms
Simple nasal rinses could help relieve chest and breathlessness symptoms in asthma patients, according to new research presented today at a conference in London.
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Comment: ‘Clinical research nurses have a vital role in high-quality care’
The NIHR has just published its new strategy for clinical research nurses. Clare Meachin explains how this will support the specialty, help develop a culture of research and innovation, and make a difference to patients and the public
Comment: ‘Documentation is vital and research will ensure systems are effective’
Liz Charalambous shares her views on the complexities of nursing documentation
Comment: 'Emergency departments hold opportunities for research'
Research in emergency medicine allows clinical research nurses to hone specialist skills, argue Rachel O’Brien and Polly Black
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