Abstract: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a serious condition but has had a low profile. It’s significance has only benn recently reflected in NICE guidelines. This article reports on a Trust which has set up a PAD service lied by nurses and podiatrists. This service is cost-effective and ensures that patients are treated in the community, with referreals made to secondary care when appropriate. A care pathway standardises care.

Abstract: Some women with type 1 diabetes deliberately omit or reduce insulin dosage to lose weight. This diabulimia may lead to serious heart and neuropathic complications.

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Abstract: Medicines management is a core nursing skill. This article gives an introduction to the newly launched online Nursing Times Learning unit on drug calculations.

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Abstract: This article aims to examine GPs who experience difficulties with decision-making regarding treatment options and risk communication with asymptomatic patients with high cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular disease. The article concludes that medical uncertainty can be addressed proactively when developing concepts,  tools and training interventions to increase communication about treatment options in primary care.

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Abstract:  Poor fluid intake may affect a child’s cognitive functioning as well as bladder control. Research shows that children drink 7 times the amount of soft drink as water. Schools have a vital role in ensuring that children develop healthy drinking patterns.

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Abstract: This article outlines the finding from 4 key studies which show that the work of these nurses improves the quality of life and reduces hospital admissions.

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Abstract: This article reports on a study exploring the barriers to successful mentoring of pre-registration nurses and midwifery students in practice, and the support required by mentors. Among the barriers cited were lack of time and support, as well as the competing demands of mentoring and patients care.

Abstract: The National Cancer Action Team has set up a pilot with a number of BME communities to improve screening uptake and understanding the early signs and symptoms of cancer by increasing cancer awareness and dispelling myths and misconceptions.
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Abstract: This article explores both the internal and external influences relating to the uptake of the flu vaccination regarding both healthcare workers and their patients. Ways in which nurses can help patients make informed choices about taking the flu vaccination are discussed.

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Fade Skinny: This article looks at how a nursing home adapted and reinvented the Kitwood model for dementia care to prioritise relationships and daily experiences for people with the condition.
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Fade skinny: This article gives examples of how to use quality indicators to demonstrate and improve effectiveness in supoorting people with their end-of-life care needs.

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Fade skinny: This article describes how an early intervention infant feeding service successfully supported mothers to continue breastfeeding and increased prevalence.

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Fade Skinny: This is the first in a two-part series on substance misuse in older people. The article discusses the pattern of misuse in this group and outlines the different types of misusers. It also explores the risk factors for alcohol misuse and its effects. as well as other types of substance misuse.

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Fade skinny: This article reports on the programme of ‘ambitions’ set up by NHS Midlands and East SHA to ensure high-quality care and patient safety. The first ambition of this programme, was to eliminate all grade 2, 3 and 4 pressure ulcers by December 2012. The methods chosen for measuring and monitoring the incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers, and the nurse’s role are discussed.

Fade Skinny: Guidance from the National End of Life Care Programme shows trusts how they can give patients more choice over their place of death and the care they can receive.

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Fade Skinny: This article reports on the development of a clinical pathway to meet the needs of older patients who have recurrent episodes of C difficile in the community.

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Fade skinny: This article looks at the factors that increase the probability of smoking and tobacco addiction during adolescence, and concludes with some useful approaches to smoking cessation.

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Fade skinny: This article focuses on the historical evolution of the advanced nursing role and looks at its progress from its beginnings in the 19th century to the present day.

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Fade skinny: A high number of patients were admitted to a ward with mobility problems owing to a history of alcohol misuse. The ward implemented the Productive Ward programme to reduce falls. The importance of staff engagement is highlighted.

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Fade skinny: This article presents the design and implementation of a leadership training programme for safeguarding children professionals  to improve their skills, confidence and ability to challenge poor practice.

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Fade skinny: A student nurse tells of her story of becoming a patient and how reflecting on this experience influenced her approach to patient care. By sharing this experience with peers and mentors, she was able to influence their approach to care, and made a difference to how mentors worked with students in practice.

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Fade Skinny: Action Learning Sets (ALS) involved regular action-focused peer-discussion groups that address workplace issues. This article reviews the literature and personal experience of ALS and finds that ALS builds trust, helps professional development and enables action on issues/ problems.

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Fade skinny: People with COPD experiencing exacerbations should be given self-management plans to reduce the time to recovery. this article carries out an audit to establish whether patients were using and following their action plans.

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