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Dying at home : access should be equitable
(2010)
For a document that is wholly based on statistics, the recent report from the National End of Life Care Intelligence Network (NEoLCIN) on variations in place of death in England (NEoLCIN, 2010) is fascinating reading. It ...
When a workforce strategy won't work : critique on current policy direction in England, UK
(2010)
This editorial is based on findings from a regional review of educational commissioning, and workforce issues for one Strategic Health Authority in England. Known as the ‘Valued People Project’ (VPP) it commenced in May ...
Different aspects of the lived experience of intellectual disabilities
(2010)
In this issue of Journal of Intellectual Disabilities the first three papers present different aspects of the lived experience of intellectual disabilities, and each of these is undertaken through the use of different ...
Antenatal testing and the subsequent birth of a child with Down syndrome : a phenomenological study of parents' experiences
(2010)
The objective was to gain a deeper insight into the lived experiences of parents during antenatal testing for Down syndrome and the subsequent birth of their baby. A phenomenological research inquiry used unstructured ...
Clinical handover incident reporting in one UK general hospital
(2010)
To determine the prevalence and characteristics of clinical handover incidents that occurred across a medium-size UK hospital.
Does wearing CBRN-PPE adversely affect the ability for clinicians to accurately, safely, and speedily draw up drugs?
(2010)
Following a Chemical, Biological, Radiation, or Nuclear (CBRN) incident, the attending rescuers will be required to administer drugs while wearing the CBRN Personal Protective Equipment (CBRN-PPE). Little is known regarding ...
Tibial shock measured during the fencing lunge : the influence of footwear
(2010)
Fencing is a high-intensity sport involving dynamic movements such as the lunge exposing the musculoskeletal system to high impact forces, which emphasises the importance of the shock attenuating properties of footwear as ...
Developing a dyadic OPTION scale to measure perceptions of shared decision making
(2010)
Our aim was to develop a measurement which enables research into the interdependent nature of clinical encounters. The prime objective was to develop an instrument capable of assessing the extent to which patients have ...
Dementia, dignity and quality of life : nursing practice and its dilemmas
(2010)
The need for healthcare practitioners to respect the dignity of older people is widely recognised in England, where it has been given attention by politicians, professionals and health service regulators. This article aims ...