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End of life care for people with a learning disability

05 September 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

Aim To explore the experiences of learning disability and district nurses caring for people with a learning disability at the end of their lives. Method A...

Oral cancer: risk factors, treatment and nursing care

23 October 2013

Nursing Standard

CPD

Oral cancer occurs in a range of anatomical sites within the oral cavity and pharynx. Although oral cancer is relatively rare in the UK, it can have a significant...

Exploring the experiences of community-based children’s nurses providing palliative care

01 April 2010

Paediatric Nursing

A&S Science

Aim To explore the experiences of community children’s nurses (CCNs) and children’s palliative care nurses (CPCNs) who provide end-stage palliative care to children...

Complex palliative care and transition: a case review

01 November 2007

Paediatric Nursing

Clinical

This case study assesses the effect that health and social care had on the chronic life-limiting condition of a young man going through transition from children’s to...

Managing dyspnoea in end-stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

01 February 2004

Primary Health Care

CPD

This article examines the palliative care needs of patients with end-stage COPD, looking particularly at the management of dyspnoea.

Using prognostic indicator guidance to plan care for final stages of life

09 July 2010

Primary Health Care

General

Primary care teams would benefit from being able to focus care where it is most needed, particularly in identifying patients nearing the end of their lives....

Addressing the palliative care needs of minority groups

01 February 2012

Primary Health Care

General

Palliative care for minority ethnic groups remains a poorly accessed and limited area in district nursing. This article outlines a hospice apprentice programme that...

Developing an end of life care support pathway

01 February 2012

Primary Health Care

Careers

People looking after family members and friends in their final weeks of life have needs that must be recognised and accommodated. A service improvement pilot...

An evaluation of two subcutaneous infusion devices in children receiving palliative care

01 May 2006

Paediatric Nursing

Clinical

Children and young people with advanced cancer frequently have a central venous access device (central line) in place which can be used for intravenous medication...

Palliative care for children: a public health initiative

01 May 2006

Paediatric Nursing

Service development

This article draws parallels between the work of a children’s palliative care team and the health promoting/prevention focus of public health. From the primary...

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