Vitamin D supplementation effective in preventing acute respiratory tract infections [0.03%]
维生素D补充有助于预防急性呼吸道感染
Studies have consistently shown low levels of vitamin D make people more susceptible to respiratory infections. Acute respiratory infections are a major cause of ill health and mortality. Observational studies have shown that people with lo...
Obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea is a common condition involving apnoea (absence of breath) and hypopnoea (reduced airflow). It causes intermittent hypoxia and poor quality, fragmented sleep. As a result, daytime functioning is significan...
Healthcare decision-making: past, present and future, in light of a diagnosis of dementia [0.03%]
痴呆诊断下的医疗决策：过去、现在与未来
This study explores experiences of and views of healthcare decision-making in the past, present and future among people with dementia and their family carers.
Dementia Care at a Glance Jenkins Catharine Ginesi Laura and Keenan Bernie Dementia Care at a Glance 176pp £26.99 Wiley-Blackwell 9781118859988 1118859987 [Formula: see text] [0.03%]
简明认知症护理——促进专业人员、患者及其家属的福祉
This book adds to Wiley's critically acclaimed 'at a glance' series with an overview of dementia care for all grades of healthcare providers, including healthcare assistants.
Challenges in implementing an advance care planning programme in long-term care [0.03%]
长期护理中实施预立照护计划的挑战
This study explores the effectiveness of an education programme, Let Me Decide, designed to support the development of advance care planning (ACP) for people with cognitive impairment and frailty.
Layla Haidrani
Layla Haidrani
What is your job? I have recently taken up a new and exciting role as director of health and well-being at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. I will lead the social care and health team, including the nursing team, who care for the 320 pensioners ...
Petra Kendall-Raynor
Petra Kendall-Raynor
NHS England recently called on its Twitter followers to share their views about end of life care. It highlighted best practice examples in a bid to show progress on the government's six commitments to end of life care.
Nutritional standards needed for ready meals to avoid micronutrient deficiencies [0.03%]
制定即食食品营养标准以避免微量营养素缺乏问题
Micronutrient deficiencies contribute to many age-related disorders, although initial effects may be mild and easily missed. For example, B vitamin deficiency may result in mild cognitive decline, thiamine deficiency can contribute to devel...
A nurse-led team that offers support for people with complex Parkinson's needs in nursing homes has been highly commended in the first UK Parkinson's Excellence Network Awards.