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Protecting nurses against the risks of occupational exposure to systemic anticancer therapy agents
Many agents used for systemic anticancer therapy (SACT), which include chemotherapy drugs, monoclonal antibodies and other biological therapies, are known to be carcinogenic, teratogenic and mutagenic. Occupational exposure to SACT agents carries a proven risk of short- and long-term adverse health ...
Updated: 16 November 2023 -
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Abemaciclib▼ for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2−) metastatic breast cancer
Many patients with metastatic breast cancer develop resistance to endocrine therapy. Therefore, treatments with novel molecular targets have been developed to overcome endocrine resistance in patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2−) met...
Updated: 16 November 2023 -
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Extending the Newcastle Model: how therapeutic communication can reduce distress in people with dementia
This article identifies the importance of effective communication in delivering care to people living with dementia when their understanding of the situation may differ to ours. The Newcastle Model’s biopsychosocial framework is revisited to understand the context in which caregiving takes place, an...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
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Preventing and managing pressure ulcers in patients receiving palliative care
Pressure ulcers are more common in patients being cared for in palliative care settings than in the general population. Patients with life-limiting illnesses are living longer than ever before, and many present with multiple co-morbidities. Palliative care involves improving the patient’s quality of...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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Supporting newly qualified nurses to develop their leadership skills
Leadership is not expected solely of managers. At any stage of their career, nurses are expected to be able to demonstrate leadership in their day-to-day role. However, newly qualified nurses, who often experience a challenging transition from nursing student to registered nurse, may lack the confid...
Updated: 7 May 2024 -
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Compassionate leadership: how to support your team when fixing the problem seems impossible
Stress, suboptimal mental health and an inadequate work-life balance are underlying and serious issues in the nursing profession, affecting staff recruitment and retention and potentially having a detrimental effect on patient care.While compassion towards patients is central to the nursing role, of...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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Tracheostomy care in community settings
A tracheostomy can be a life-saving and life-giving procedure, but it can lead to complications that have serious consequences. In the lead author’s (CR) experience, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of patients leaving hospital with tracheostomies over the past two decades.This art...
Updated: 19 January 2023 -
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Mallet finger injuries: the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management
Patients commonly present to UK emergency departments with injuries to the tips of their fingers. Mallet finger is one of the most common injuries, resulting from an injury to the extensor tendon over the dorsal surface of the distal phalanges of the hand. Timely recognition, diagnosis and managemen...
Updated: 18 January 2023 -
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Symptom management at the end of life for people with intellectual disabilities
People with intellectual disabilities are living longer while experiencing significant health conditions often resulting in a prolonged period of dying. Symptom management may be complex at end of life and the unique needs of each individual necessitates a person-centred approach.This article discus...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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How learning disability nurses can support self-management for people with asthma
Asthma is a long-term condition that requires patient education, support and close monitoring. It is important that individuals are empowered and educated about their asthma and supported to self-manage as appropriate. Self-management is a goal that is recommended as an established and effective app...
Updated: 19 January 2023
