A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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Japan has the most aged population in the world.
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A simulation-based training course was designed to support the development of nurses’ skil
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Originating in the US, Namaste Care aims to improve quality of life for people with advanc
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Delirium is a common neuropsychiatric disorder that all those working with older people wi
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The authors took part in a national research project tha
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This article explores the development of an ambulatory c
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Early identification of frailty at the front door of the acute hospital is vital to allow
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Background Nursing students and registered
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Anecdotal and research evidence suggests that poor adher
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Ageism has numerous negative effects on the lives of old
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With an ageing population comes an increasing risk of illnesses such as dementia and a gro
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Joint contractures, or limitations in the full range of movement of joints, are common in
The community matron care homes team (CHT) was set up in Sandwell, West Midlands in 2011 to support care home staff to manage residents’ care safely and reduce unplanned and/or avoidable use of acute health services.
A literature review found an association between increased falls risk and malnutrition, sarcopenia, vitamin D deficiency and dehydration. Strategies to identify, prevent and treat these conditions can help to reduce falls risk in at-risk groups such as frail, older people.
Dermatoporosis is a chronic skin fragility syndrome, caused by age and environmental factors. People with dermatoporosis have skin whose protective mechanical function is reduced and which has a decreased tolerance for friction and shearing forces.
This work was part of a National Institute for Health Research participatory action research and practice development study, which focused on the use of a therapeutic, robotic baby seal (PARO, for personal assistive robot) in everyday practice in a single-site dementia unit i
This work was part of a National Institute for Health Research participatory action research and practice development study, which focused on the use of a therapeutic, robotic baby seal (PARO, for personal assistive robot) in everyday practice in a sing
Dermatoporosis is a chronic skin fragility syndrome, caused by age and environmental factors. People with dermatoporosis have skin whose protective mechanical function is reduced and which has a decreased tolerance for friction and shearing forces.
