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Development of a patient-held diary for oral chemotherapy

23 July 2008

Cancer Nursing Practice

Clinical

A generic oral chemotherapy diary has been developed in the South West London Cancer Network in response to growing national and local concerns about the safe...

Use of compression therapy in venous leg ulceration

23 October 2002

Nursing Standard

Art & science

This article describes the care of a patient with oedematous legs. It examines the issues related to adapting compression therapy to suit this patient, so that she...

The management of poorly controlled asthma

06 February 2002

Nursing Standard

CPD

Asthma is a distressing and disabling condition that affects many people in the UK. June Roberts discusses the management of poorly controlled asthma and suggests...

Inhaler devices: compliance with steroid therapy

15 August 2001

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Many people with asthma do not take their medication as prescribed. The use of inhaler devices is an important factor in patient compliance with steroid therapy....

The management of poorly controlled asthma

01 May 2002

Primary Health Care

CPD

Aims and intended learning outcomes This article aims to improve your understanding of asthma treatment and management, and to provide you with the knowledge to...

The treatment of peptic ulcers

13 February 2002

Nursing Standard

CPD

Although peptic ulceration is a common and often debilitating disease, advances in diagnosis, treatment and follow up have improved patient management. Dawn Elliot...

Corticosteroids: implications for nursing practice

04 December 2002

Nursing Standard

CPD

Corticosteroids are essential in the management of various inflammatory conditions, but their adverse effects can be a problem. The authors describe the uses and...