Inadequate medication reconciliation in hospitals
Although there are procedures for medication reconciliation, the process is challenging to implement and the allocation of responsibility is unclear.
305 hit for Ethics
Guided Self-Determination as a tool in nursing consultations in primary healthcare – a literature study
Guided Self-Determination (GSD) can help improve the counselling skills of registered nurses. It can also encourage patients to reflect on their own communication skills.
A survey of clinical competence among health personnel in care homes: a pilot study
The registered nurses demonstrated a higher level of competence than the nursing associates and healthcare assistants. However, scores were too low in all three groups in response to emergency scenarios.
Delirium in children under two years of age admitted to intensive care units – a systematic review
More knowledge of the symptoms of delirium in this vulnerable patient group may lead to a better neurological outcome and prevent unnecessary testing, shorten hospital stays and lower mortality.
How public health nurses use sources of knowledge
Public health nurses consider themselves to be adept at finding and assessing national guidelines, but feel less proficient at assessing research-based knowledge.
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