Nursing times
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This article highlights the prevalence of obesity in the UK and the associated health costs. It discusses the attempts the government is making to halt the growth of the 'obesogenic' society and summarises practical tips and interventions of use when advising individuals on obesity issues.
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In 2004 the MHRA published a directive for all hospitals in the UK to use pH paper in place of litmus paper when testing position of nasogastric tubes (NGT). This article illustrates one trust's implementation of this process of change in order to achieve compliance.
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The aim of this study was to understand staff perceptions of the role of the hospital palliative care team and to identify knowledge and confidence levels of general staff caring for patients with palliative care needs. ⋯ The findings have considerable implications for palliative care services. Professional education should continue to focus primarily on symptom control and communication skills training, but stress management training should be considered. Staff need to be clear about how to obtain advice and what support is available for cancer patients. Further research is required to understand the needs of HCAs and potential models for education and support.
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Hip fracture is a common injury that predominantly affects older people. Pain following fracture of the neck of the femur is present throughout the illness trajectory, including the preoperative and postoperative periods. This article describes how nurses at one trust implemented an innovative nurse-administered femoral nerve block service.