Could 'virtual nurses' be the answer to aged care staffing woes? Dream on
Former Health Department Chief Martin Bowles has reportedly proposed "virtual nurses" could help address the shortage of nurses in aged care.
Aug 5, 2022
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Former Health Department Chief Martin Bowles has reportedly proposed "virtual nurses" could help address the shortage of nurses in aged care.
Aug 5, 2022
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The use of belts, bedrails and other devices to prevent patients from hurting themselves has increasingly come under fire. Within a hospital setting, the use of such restraints may be reduced by ensuring that the nursing ...
Aug 24, 2016
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A new study investigating the links between variations in patient wellbeing and how registered nurses deliver care to their patients, has been published in the BMJ Open.
Dec 19, 2016
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A slip of paper at the nurses' station indicated a certain medication dose was due for a patient. Dallas Fulton knew better. Actually, his hand-held computer knew better.
Jul 12, 2013
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(Medical Xpress)—The Lifestyle Modification Clinic at the University of Connecticut Health Center offers patients an alternative to the typical weight loss programs or fad diets.
Aug 24, 2012
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Extended work shifts of twelve hours or longer are common and popular among hospital staff nurses, but a new study reports that nurses working longer shifts were more likely to experience burnout, job dissatisfaction, and ...
Nov 6, 2012
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Researchers estimate nearly 800,000 preventable adverse drug events may occur in nursing homes each year. Many of these incidents could be prevented with safety practices such as medication reconciliation, a process in which ...
Mar 14, 2012
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Assessing an individual's risk of suicide is a challenging task for nurses. Three Ryerson researchers, though, are looking for ways to support nurses as they complete the risk-assessment process.
May 15, 2015
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A University of South Australia nursing lecturer has used her own COVID-19 experience to inform research into a little-known side effect of the virus—sudden deafness.
Apr 14, 2023
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(AP) -- The remnants of Hurricane Irene did what policymakers hadn't been able to accomplish for more than a decade - close the state's antiquated psychiatric hospital.
Jan 31, 2012
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