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Nasogastric feeding for infants who have undergone palatoplasty for a cleft palate

25 December 2009

Paediatric Nursing

Feature

Almost 1,000 babies are born each year with some form of cleft, whether it is a palate, lip or a combination. However, with the advent of new regional cleft centres...

Caring for young people with chronic illness: a case study

02 February 2010

Paediatric Nursing

Feature

This article is a case study of a 16-year-old female with congenital muscular dystrophy. It aims to raise awareness of some of the issues associated with complex...

Parents’ experiences of receiving an antenatal versus postnatal diagnosis of complex congenital heart disease

25 October 2018

Nursing Children and Young People

research

Background The time point at which parents receive a diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) has changed over the years due in part to advances in fetal...

A technique for nurses to use when educating families about cleft nutrition

03 May 2011

Nursing Children and Young People

General

This article outlines the development of a technique devised to aid nurses and other health professionals when helping parents understand why good feeding techniques...

Technology dependence and children: a review of the evidence

07 February 2012

Nursing Children and Young People

Review

Much has been written about the needs of children who are technology dependent and their care. This literature review aims to highlight some of this work – with a...

Pulmonary hypertension in congenital heart disease

24 August 2005

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Over the past 40 years, significant advances have been made in the diagnosis and management of congenital heart defects. Improvements in diagnostic and...

Recognising the limitations of your genetics expertise

19 October 2005

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The sixth article in this series aims to provide you with sufficient knowledge to refer a client for further genetic assessment. The focus is on the skills needed to...

Genetics: uphold the rights of all clients to informed decision-making and voluntary action

28 September 2005

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article discusses the rights of patients in relation to types of genetic tests and the broader implications for families. Use and misuse of genetic information...

Identifying clients who might benefit from genetic services and information

14 September 2005

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article is the first in a series of seven which examine competence standards for nurses, midwives and health visitors in relation to genetics. The author...