Journal of clinical nursing
-
The purpose of this study is to compare five commonly used malnutrition screening tools against an acknowledged definition of malnutrition in one hospital inpatient sample. ⋯ Insight in what is the most valid and practical nutritional screening tool to use in hospital practice will increase effective recognition and treatment of malnutrition.
-
To explore hospitalised children and young people's experiences of participation in communication and decision-making. ⋯ Health care professionals and parents appear to play a significant role on whether children's efforts to participate are facilitated and supported in the hospital setting. Clearly, some may have reservations/concerns about children's participation, which suggests the need for clear guidelines/policies that reflect all stakeholder views. Children should be supported in having their voices heard in matters that directly affect their lives.