A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
Clinical
Background The mobile phone is significant in the lives of UK middle-school children aged
Internationalisation of the curriculum (IoC) is a focus for higher education institutions.
Retained primitive reflexes in children, clinical implications and targeted home-based interventions
This article discusses problems such as learning difficulties and behavioural problems tha
Asthma is a common condition, but there is evidence that it is not always managed well in
Incidence of food allergy has been increasing and is more commonly seen in children.
This article reports on seven cases of night terror disorder in children with no previous
Background Uncertainty in illness implies no meaning has been attributed to an illness eve
Background Play specialists work closely with doctors and nurses to improve outcomes and the hospital experience for young patients. Documentation is an important but challenging aspect of their work.
Improving survival rates for children and young people with complex health needs requires a robust system for transition to adult services. Effective planning is essential to ensure a smooth transition process that is in the best interests of the young person and their family.
Reflection is a natural human activity. It is important for nursing students during practice placements when they are making sense of clinical surroundings and making decisions about care.
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), an oncological condition affecting blood-producing cells, is the most common type of childhood cancer. It is more common in younger children but the number of young people diagnosed is significant, with about 125 new cases diagnosed each year.
Background Children experience pain and restlessness during invasive procedures.
Aim To determine the effect of watching cartoons on pain scores and the duration of crying in children aged 3-6 years undergoing venepuncture.
Background Assessment of pain in paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) is crucial to minimise the risks of inadequate sedation.
