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Applying the Pictor technique to research interviews with people affected by advanced disease

21 September 2012

Nurse Researcher

A&S Science

Aim To outline some of the challenges facing people affected by advanced disease who want to participate in research interviews, and to present Pictor, a method that...

Practitioner to researcher: reflections on the journey

01 July 2007

Nurse Researcher

General

Cara J Bailey is embarking on a study of end-of-life issues in an emergency department where she is known. Being a ‘familiar face’ among the department’s staff...

Mission to explain

10 October 2006

Nursing Standard

Feature

Lack of information adds to the fear of cancer for people from black and minority ethnic groups. Rose Thompson is making a difference.

Enabling ICU patients to die at home

01 October 2014

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

There is often an overlap between intensive care medicine and palliative medicine. When all curative treatment options have been explored, keeping the patient...

Wound management in palliative care

15 September 2004

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article explores the challenges nurses face when caring for patients with wounds in a palliative care context. Combining the principles of effective wound...

The use of topical opioids to relieve pressure ulcer pain

20 July 2005

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article provides an overview of the use of topical opioids to relieve pain associated with pressure ulcers in patients receiving palliative care. Morphine and...

Supporting informal carers of dying patients: the district nurse’s role

03 February 2010

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article explores the role of the district nurse in supporting family and friends who act as informal carers for patients who wish to die at home. The district...

Importance of sexual needs assessment in palliative care

01 September 2010

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Sexuality is a fundamental aspect of being human. Guidance states that to support and improve the lives of adults with life-limiting illness, health professionals...

Implementing end of life care for patients with renal failure

02 September 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Traditional palliative care services have focused on individuals with cancer. The NHS National End of Life Care Programme, launched in December 2003, has been...

Withholding or withdrawing nutrition at the end of life

08 December 2010

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Food and fluids are essential to life and play important social and psychological roles. Despite increased understanding of the appropriate use of artificial...

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