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Open AccessOC12 – A journey suspended in time: parents’ experiences of caring for their child who is ‘technology dependent’ with complex ongoing healthcare needs at home

09 May 2016

Nursing Children and Young People

Supplement

Theme: Complex health care and chronic disease management. Introduction: Increasing numbers of children with complex healthcare needs who are also dependent on...

How community matrons perceive their effectiveness in case management

01 June 2011

Nursing Older People

A&S Science

Aim The aim of this study was to explore community matrons’ experience of caseload management and identify situations that may restrict or enhance patient care and...

How to optimise the registered nurse contribution in care homes

24 March 2012

Nursing Older People

A&S Science

This article aims to offer ideas that may be useful to care homes when considering priorities for registered nurse (RN) work. Drawing on the findings of research...

Medically stable children in PICU: better at home

01 February 2008

Paediatric Nursing

General

A number of medically stable children and young people with complex care needs, and in particular those requiring long-term ventilation, are spending inappropriately...

Multi-agency practice for developing a blended diet for children fed via gastrostomy

Nursing Children and Young People

evidence & practice

Abstract The administration of a blended diet via a gastrostomy tube to children with complex needs is an evolving area of practice. Healthcare professionals must...

Therapeutic communication and relationships in chronic and complex care

Nursing Standard

evidence & practice

As the population ages and the incidence of chronic diseases and lifestyle-related conditions rises, nurses are increasingly required to provide care for people with...

Managing a patient with COPD and comorbidities: a case study

25 November 2015

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This case study provides a critical analysis of the management of a patient with long-term conditions in a community matron service. Particular attention is given to...

Shifting care from hospital to home: a qualitative study

30 October 2015

Primary Health Care

Art & Science

A study was undertaken to understand how primary healthcare professionals and hospital healthcare workers in Belgium are experiencing the shift in technical and...