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Prostate cancer — an overview

01 February 2003

Cancer Nursing Practice

CPD

According to the Institute of Cancer Research, London, the incidence of prostate cancer has been rising steadily since the 1970s, due partly to increased testing....

A community rehabilitation service in south Sheffield

01 April 2000

Primary Health Care

Clinical

In Sheffield, community based rehabilitation is firmly established after being set up in 1995 following a major reorganisation of acute hospital services which...

Support for men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer

29 September 2010

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article discusses the findings of a multi-hospital satisfaction survey of men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer. The survey was designed to enable direct...

Medication management in patients with dysphagia: a service evaluation

12 June 2013

Nursing Standard

Art & science

The administration of medicines to patients with dysphagia presents substantial challenges to patient safety. Within stroke services, where up to half of patients...

Do third-year mental health nursing students feel prepared to assess physical health?

12 July 2017

Mental Health Practice

Evidence & practice

Background The life expectancy for people with mental health issues is significantly lower than the general population, however, their physical health needs are...