New non-emergency phone service launched in Gwent
A new non-emergency healthcare telephone number has been launched this week in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area, as part of a phased roll out across Wales. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 16, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
One in five patients awaiting new hip ‘suffering extreme pain’
Almost 20% of people awaiting hip replacements are experiencing extreme pain or discomfort, according to a study by UK researchers. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 16, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
HIV patients at greater risk of CVD, COPD and fractures
People with HIV are greater risk of developing illnesses that are normally associated with age, such as increased incidence of heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bone fractures. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 16, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Call for nurses to risk assess patients amid IV feed shortage
Nurses and other health professionals have been urged to carry out risk assessments and put contingency plans in place for patients who would normally use intravenous feeds from manufacturer Calea, after health bosses announced a national emergency incident over product shortages. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 16, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Filipino nurses arrive on Isle of Wight after recruitment drive
The first nine nurses recruited to help bolster NHS services on the Isle of Wight have arrived this month from the Philippines, who are set to be followed by over 50 more. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 16, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
'Joined-up' working approach improving older patient care
The quality of care for older patients at a hospital in Swindon has improved thanks to a new specialist and multi-disciplinary team approach, which has meant decisions are made sooner and the risk of delays has been reduced. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 16, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
New student nurse numbers 'nowhere near enough'
The number of new students accepted onto nursing undergraduate degree courses in England are down by more than 1,300 since the bursary was scrapped in 2016, according to figures published today. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Antiseptic cream as good as antibiotics for impetigo, says NICE
The common bacterial skin infection impetigo can be effectively treated with antiseptic cream without the need for antibiotics, according to latest draft guidelines. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Exercise ‘delays progression’ of advanced colorectal cancer
Metastatic colorectal cancer patients who engage in moderate exercise while having chemotherapy tend to have delayed disease progression and fewer severe side effects, according to a US study. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurses leading major ward improvement programme
A £1m ward revamp overseen by nurses has greatly enhanced care and facilities for older patients at a large hospital, say those behind the transformation. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Cancer nurses create drain bag covers to boost dignity
Nurses on a specialist cancer ward in Shropshire have helped boost patients ’ confidence and dignity by making custom-made covers to hide drainage bags. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Care homes forced to drop nurse provision amid staffing crisis
More and more nursing homes are being forced to shut or remodel as residential homes due to a “chronic” shortage of nurses in the independent sector, leaders have warned. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Exercise may lower risk of developing delirium after surgery
Taking part in either regular physical and mental exercise lowers the chances of older patient developing delirium after surgery, a small US study has indicated. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Express service to ‘ensure’ Brexit urgent medicines supply
The government has announced it is setting up a service to deliver urgent medicines and medical products into the UK within one to four days, as part of its contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Public needs education on emergency care use, warn health bosses
Health leaders have called for more public education to ensure patients know where to turn to when ill, after survey results revealed that some are choosing emergency departments over GPs because they believe they can get tests done more quickly and prefer services where they do not need an appointment. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - August 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
