Outputs (121)

Routine gastric residual volume measurement and energy target achievement in the PICU: A comparison study (2017)
Journal Article

Critically ill children frequently fail to achieve adequate energy intake and some care practices, such as the measurement of gastric residual volume (GRV) may contribute to this problem. We compared outcomes in two similar European Pediatric Intensi... Read More about Routine gastric residual volume measurement and energy target achievement in the PICU: A comparison study.

What activities facilitate personal recovery for adults who continue to self-harm? (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

A concurrent presentation on what activities may assist adults who struggle to reduce their self-harm. This was without reducing the act of self-injury. The presentation drew on a publication whereby a systematic review was conducted to discover what... Read More about What activities facilitate personal recovery for adults who continue to self-harm?.

Ticarcillin hypersusceptibility in pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis (2017)
Journal Article

Participant’s experiences of taking melatonin for the treatment of nocturia in MS: Qualitative findings from a double blind RCT (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disorder caused by eventual neurodegeneration within the central nervous system resulting in impaired physical, cognitive and psychological functioning. It is often progressive and can result in many... Read More about Participant’s experiences of taking melatonin for the treatment of nocturia in MS: Qualitative findings from a double blind RCT.

Low-dose intravenous immunoglobulin treatment for long-standing complex regional pain syndrome a randomized trial (2017)
Journal Article

© 2017 American College of Physicians. Background: Two small trials suggest that low-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) may improve the symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a rare posttraumatic pain condition.Objective: To confirm t... Read More about Low-dose intravenous immunoglobulin treatment for long-standing complex regional pain syndrome a randomized trial.

Nursing sensitive outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic literature review (2017)
Journal Article

© 2017 Elsevier Ltd Background Although rheumatology nursing has been shown to be effective in managing patients with rheumatoid arthritis, patient outcomes sensitive to nursing interventions (nursing sensitive outcomes) have not been systematically... Read More about Nursing sensitive outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic literature review.

Painful diabetic neuropathy: Exploring management options (2017)
Thesis

Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is one microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) and the focus of this thesis. PDN is a neuropathic pain condition characterised by severe burning pain in the feet and sometimes hands. It has significant i... Read More about Painful diabetic neuropathy: Exploring management options.

Digital times: Disseminating your work and networking (2017)
Journal Article

This fifth and final article in the Writing for Publication series aims to provide guidance on disseminating your work and increasing professional networks through the use of social media. We will outline a range of different ways in which nurses can... Read More about Digital times: Disseminating your work and networking.

Midwives' experiences of performing maternal observations and escalating concerns: A focus group study (2017)
Journal Article

Background: For the past decade, Maternal Mortality Reports, published in the United Kingdom every three years, have consistently raised concerns about maternal observations in maternity care. The reports identify that observations are not being done... Read More about Midwives' experiences of performing maternal observations and escalating concerns: A focus group study.

Patterns of instability associated with endotracheal suctioning in infants with singleventricle physiology (2017)
Journal Article

© 2017 American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Background In infants with single-ventricle physiology, endotracheal suctioning poses risks because of the instability between pulmonary and systemic blood flow. Objective To examine processes and... Read More about Patterns of instability associated with endotracheal suctioning in infants with singleventricle physiology.