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Addressing learning needs in neonatal care: an overview of resources for self-directed learning
(Standsted News Limited, 2013-05-15)
This article explores the rationale behind the need for self-directed learning resources for health professionals working within the neonatal specialty, in the context of current healthcare education. It also discusses ...
Patient and carer experience of obtaining regular prescribed medication for chronic disease in the English National Health Service : a qualitative study
(2013-05)
The increasing burden of chronic disease is recognised globally. Within the English National Health Service, patients with chronic disease comprise of half of all consultations in primary care, and 70% of inpatient bed ...
A path to better healthcare simulation systems : leveraging the integrated systems design approach
(2011-08)
This article addresses the necessary steps in the design of simulation-based instructional systems. A model for designing instructional systems is presented which stipulates that the outcome metrics be defined before the ...
Does nursing research impact on policy? a case study of health visiting research and UK health policy
(2011)
The aim of this study was to critically examine the impact of nursing research on the development of health care policy using UK health visiting research as an example. We used established methods to evaluate research ...
Training and development for radiographers' extended roles : a case of ad hoc implementation
(2011)
This paper examines the quality and consistency of postregistration training and development for extended role activities undertaken by radiographers. Although the undergraduate curriculum has changed to some extent to ...
Implementing advance care planning : A qualitative study of community nurses' views and experiences
(2010-04-08)
Background: Advance care planning (ACP) is a process of discussion about goals of care and a means of setting on record preferences for care of patients who may lose capacity or communication ability in the future. ...
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 ...