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Mrs Green was diagnosed with transverse myelitis in 2015 which resulted in the formation of a colostomy and a urostomy. Transverse myelitis is a rare neurological disorder that occurs when the spinal...
The authors undertook a single-centre study with patients known to the authors' pouch nursing service. It involved a retrospective analysis of patients who had reported GI symptoms in the preceding 4...
This product evaluation was designed to evaluate use patterns with a one-piece concave pouching system in people with an outward peristomal body profile, who chose to use the product. Wear time of the...
School nurses play an essential role in promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the UK (Sutton and White, 2024). They can be employed by various organisations, including...
The scheme consists of 40 hours of theoretical learning alongside 20 hours of observational experience, providing cadets with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare environment. The...
The design and delivery of robust, ethical, high-quality studies in the field of hand hygiene is challenging. As a result, recommendations are often based on a combination of non-randomised controlled...
The urinary system is a complex network of organs responsible for maintaining homeostasis by regulating fluid balance, electrolyte levels, and waste excretion. It consists of the kidneys, ureters,...
Figure 2 presents an evaluation of the 10 most important features of the newly redesigned MoliCare product by the study participants (n=52). More than 85% of respondents identified absorption...
This study forms part of a programme of work to understand how opioid-naïve patients use opioids within the first few months of prescription. Opioid-naïve patients are people who have not received...
The nervous and endocrine systems are tasked with regulating homeostasis. They act together to compensate and regulate signals to preserve equilibrium (Tortora and Derrickson, 2014). The endocrine...
Adaptability is crucial when entering a new work environment, particularly in fast-paced sectors such as health care. Those with a growth mindset approach challenges with curiosity rather than...
Martha's Rule emerged from the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills from sepsis in 2021. The Coroner concluded that she would not have died had she been moved earlier...
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