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<p>By identifying malnutrition and dehydration in patients who have had a stroke, nu
<p/> <p>Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment is being undertaken in th
<p>Headache is a common, painful event that can be acute and/or chronic in nature.
<p>This article aims to increase knowledge and understanding of mitral valve regurgi
<p>Psychological processes have an important role in functional bowel disorder (FBD)
<p>The Department of Health’s End of Life Care Strategy provided the opportunity to
<p/> <p>This article aims to help practitioners develop an understanding of ce
<p>The use of patient diaries in critical care in the UK is increasing, but there is
<p>The early identification of the subtle signs of increased bioburden in a wound en
<p>This article presents a communication framework, devised by the authors, that cou
<p>Aim To identify the experiences of service users, family members and staff involv
<p>Changes to nurse education and the shortage of nurses and midwives in the NHS are
<p>Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and stroke are clinical syndromes characterised by acute neurological deficits with vascular causes. People experiencing TIA or a first stroke are at significant risk of subsequent stroke.
<p>Diabetes mellitus is a complex long-term condition. To achieve best outcomes, patients must have a good understanding of the condition and should adopt a vigilant self-care approach.
<p>Chronic constipation is regarded as one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints. This article focuses on a type of functional disorder of the digestive system known as slow transit constipation – a poorly understood condition that occurs in adults and children.
<p>People with learning disabilities can face significant barriers when accessing health services, and this contributes to poorer health and unmet needs.
People with learning disabilities can face significant barriers when accessing health services, and this contributes to poorer health and unmet needs.
<p>Pressure ulcers are areas of localised tissue damage and are associated with increased morbidity. The presence of infection further increases the risk of tissue damage and development of bacteraemia and septicaemia.
