Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

In this week’s blog Debra Ritsperis Head of Quality @DRitsperis, Isolde Newbury ACRT @AcuteResponse, Rebecca Wood Paediatric Matron @becky_RWood, Kaylea Roffe Data Manager @roffe_kaylea, Natalie Tomms Communications Lead, outline how the worries and concerns pilot project (April 2023-March 2024) has been implemented across at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust @GHFT_Excellence @gloshospitals Other Project Team members: Suzie Cro Deputy Director of Quality Programme Director Nursing a

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Responsive Home Care

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

If you are interested in a fun way to celebrate the life of somebody you love, nothing beats a birthday party! The key to planning a successful birthday party for an older family member is crafting ideas that are unique to the individual. Start by thinking through: How large of an event should it be, […] The post Try These Ideas for Unique Birthday Celebrations for Seniors appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Nurse Nacole

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Category: Fundamentals Thoracentesis is a percutaneous procedure performed to evaluate the cause of a pleural effusion or treat a large, symptomatic effusion. The most common complication of thoracentesis is pneumothorax.

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Caregiver Support Services

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Caregivers, whether family members or paid aides, play a vital role in creating an accessible and comfortable living environment for wheelchair users. Often, accomplishing that task involves one or more of these top home modifications for wheelchair users. Adding Ramps Ramps are typically the most immediate requirement when a wheelchair user needs to change their home in order to get around.

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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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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

“The worst day of my life.” That’s how Bruce McIntyre, who cares for his wife, and Roberta Carson, who cared for her son, described the day their family members received a life-changing diagnosis. Bruce and Roberta shared their experiences during our first episode of The Caregiver’s Journal talk show. How can we better support family caregivers on Diagnosis Day?

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Palliverse

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Photo by Kelli McClintock on Unsplash Practicality We often complain about what we don’t have here in New Zealand regarding our health services while taking for granted what we do have. Our South Pacific Island neighbours have much less than we have and access to medications is limited. Strong pain relief for severe pain is hard to find and people may die in pain and with other uncomfortable symptoms.

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Today's Caregiver

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

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

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