Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Dr Julia Petty Dr Lisa Whiting Prof Celia Harding This week’s blog comes from Dr. Julia Petty and Dr. Lisa Whiting from the University of Hertfordshire and Professor Celia Harding from City University of London, who are sharing thoughts on how nurses can support parents to communicate with their premature babies. Babies born prematurely are at increased risk of developing speech, language and communication problems (Harding et al., 2019; Rabie et al, 2015) which can significantly im

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Category: Fundamentals The presence of a systolic blood pressure difference of 10 to 20 mm Hg between the arms is a normal finding. If greater, it may indicate atherosclerosis, coarctation of the aorta or other vascular processes preferentially affecting one extremity.

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Palliverse

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Photo by Eric Krull on Unsplash Working in palliative care you would think that we all live our lives without regrets. We all live each day to the fullest and try to make the most of all our relationships. Living as if it’s your last day. But, no, we don’t. It’s not happening to us, even though we know it could happen to any of us at any time.

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Traditions Health

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The aim of hospice is to maximize a patient’s quality of life at every stage of their illness. Among other symptoms, this often involves addressing severe pain. A range of approaches can be used to address a patient’s pain, including medication, psychological and spiritual support, and complementary services such as therapeutic massage. Hospice caregivers can also provide companionship to help ease discomfort.

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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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

We met for our monthly Soul Break last Thursday. This week, we took a break from the pressure of the clock. (Watch A Soul Break from the Clock.) During our Soul Break, I posed three questions to help us move from the intensity of time to the generosity of time. One of those questions will be this week’s intentional question: How will time give back to me today?

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Palliverse

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Introduction In the past seven weeks, I have been studying academyEX’s Digital and Collaborative Teaching and Learning micro-credential. In this blog post, I will critically analyse contemporary thinking in education. I will then critically analyse the role of digital and collaborative learning in contemporary education. In the second half, I will evaluate my practice against digital and collaborative learning and teaching.

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