Nurses' knowledge about the double-checking process for medicines administration [0.03%]
护士关于给药双人查对流程的知识状况
Zayed Alsulami,Imti Choonara,Sharon Conroy
Zayed Alsulami
This study aimed to evaluate nurses' knowledge, perceptions and opinions of double-checking medication administration in a UK children's hospital. Of 119 questionnaires distributed, 48 were returned. Only 30 respondents had seen a written v...
Suzanne Brown
Suzanne Brown
A blended diet for enteral nutrition is defined as home-made everyday food blended to a smooth 'single cream' consistency. At present, blended food is not recommended as a first choice. However, the wishes of parents who prefer to use blend...
Student voice - Learning to respond to patients' families [0.03%]
医学生 Voices from the Frontline ——学会应对患者的家属
Lisa Kirwan
Lisa Kirwan
I HAVE ENCOUNTERED many challenging situations in my children's and general internship placements. One that stands out was when I was taking care of an adult patient who had undergone an endoscopic procedure - and it is one that has resonan...
Doreen Crawford
Doreen Crawford
IF THE estimate that up to 65,000 girls aged up to 13 years in the UK are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) is correct, this would make it the most prevalent form of severe physical child abuse in the country.
Joanna Smith
Joanna Smith
To manage their child's long-term condition, parents require a range of support interventions to meet their information and emotional needs (Hallström and Elander 2007). There is increasing recognition of the value of social media tools an...
Research and commentary: Using the web as an education intervention for families of children with atopic dermatitis [0.03%]
研究与述评：利用网络作为特应性皮炎儿童家庭的教育干预措施
Background Atopic dermatitis, also known as atopic eczema, is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the skin characterised by acute exacerbations of skin dryness, rash and pruritus. It is often associated with allergic disorders such as asthma...
Research essentials: Implementing findings from clinical projects to influence practice [0.03%]
研究精要：实施临床项目成果以影响实践
Michael McNamee,Joanna Smith
Michael McNamee
IMPLEMENTING AND evaluating findings from clinical projects is an essential part of ensuring that care is based on the best available evidence and is responsive to local needs and settings. The 'plan', 'do', 'study', 'act' (PDSA) cycle (Fig...
Clare Lomas
Clare Lomas
WHEN LEADING children's nurse and academic Judith Ellis was appointed chief executive of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), she became the first nurse to take up this role since the doctors' organisation was founded ...
Francesca Entwistle
Francesca Entwistle
THE UNITED Nations International Children's Emergency Fund's (Unicef) Baby Friendly Initiative works with health and public services to improve standards of care by supporting breastfeeding and parent-infant relationships.
INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES are rallying to provide food, shelter, health care and support for children orphaned by the outbreak of the Ebola virus.