Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

JANUARY 21, 2024

By Mudhar Al Adawi, Senior Nurse, Nurse Researcher at Royal Hospital, Oman. Evidence-based practice (EBP) has become a global issue among health care providers due to improvements in the quality of health systems. Acquired knowledge from EBP helps to improve patient outcomes, guide clinical practice, and improve the quality of care for the healthcare consumer or partner 1.

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Nurse Nacole

JANUARY 21, 2024

Category: Fundamentals The tracheostomy cuff provides a tight seal to allow positive pressure ventilation and prevent aspiration. Cuff pressure should ideally be maintained below 25 mm Hg. Overinflation can cause disastrous injury to the tracheal wall and mucosa.

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Caregiver Support Services

JANUARY 21, 2024

Counterfeit drugs are a significant global issue threatening public health, especially for vulnerable populations such as elders, people with disabilities, and children with special needs. As a caregiver, it’s crucial to understand the strategies available for preventing the spread of counterfeit drugs and ensuring the safety of your loved one.

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Palliverse

JANUARY 21, 2024

Photo by Ross Sneddon on Unsplash The Christmas Night Markets brought thousands of people to our hospice grounds and stallholders to our basement car park. There was live music courtesy of a guitar-strumming singer who sang Christmas carols that we all knew the words for. It was a family event with many generations represented. I usually only go shopping once a decade, but tonight my inner Ebenezer was silenced and money flew out of my wallet like butterflies searching for sweet nectar.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Today's Caregiver

JANUARY 21, 2024

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Cynara Lowary sharing her personal story as she cares for her loved ones.

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