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Problem drinkers among acute care inpatients

21 June 2000

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aim The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of potential problem drinking among general hospital inpatients during a three-month period. Method...

Understanding oesophageal varices

01 March 2000

Emergency Nurse

CPD

This article describes the aetiology of oesophageal varices, the variety of treatment options available and the physiological and psychological nursing needs of...

Alcohol misuse and older people

01 August 2006

Nursing Older People

Gerontological care and practice

Alcohol misuse in older people is a hidden issue. Older people are neither being diagnosed nor receiving treatment, yet they may be more vulnerable to harm at lower...

Understanding oesophageal varices

17 November 1999

Nursing Standard

CPD

Joseph McArdle describes the risk factors associated with oesophageal varices and the nursing contribution to the various techniques used to treat them.

substance misuse and the need for integrated services

01 July 2005

Learning Disability Practice

A&S Science

Developing services for people with learning disabilities who misuse alcohol or drugs is not a seen as a priority by providers. Few researchers have focused on the...

Incidences of excess alcohol consumption in the older person

01 January 2007

Nursing Older People

Care

This article discusses some of the concerns regarding older people’s excess alcohol consumption and draws specific attention to those considered to be very elderly....

Alcohol misuse :a detoxification project

28 June 1995

Nursing Standard

Clinical drug misuse

Manchester has always had a good tradition when it comes to providing alcohol services. 'ITiis is partly due to it being in a region which has one of the highest...

Management of patients with advanced liver cirrhosis

22 November 2006

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article provides an overview of liver cirrhosis. The pathophysiology, common investigations and the nursing management of patients with advanced liver cirrhosis...

Motivation versus need: balanced decision-making in addictions

01 September 2006

Mental Health Practice

General

Units offering such services as detoxification, stabilisation and respite for problem drug and alcohol users often find that demand outstrips supply. Consequently,...

Effects of nightlife activity on health

12 April 2005

Nursing Standard

Learning zone continuing professional development

This article aims to increase understanding of nightlife health and the potential for nurses to reduce some of the negative health consequences associated with...