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Fundamentals of chronic pain in children and young people: multimodal management and treatment
Chronic pain is common in childhood but is not always recognised by health professionals. Therefore, adopting a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to treatment can help to minimise the negative effects of this condition.
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Educating children's nurses to communicate bad news
This module informs practitioners about a series of communication strategies they can adopt to enhance their skills in breaking bad news, while emphasing the importance of clarity, honesty and empathy.
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Understanding attitudes and their effects on nursing practice
Explore the impact that colleagues' and patients' attitudes can have on interpersonal relationships and how to persuade others to change behaviour
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Improving care for people with learning disabilities
Increase your knowledge and understanding of the health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities. Discover that nurses are well placed to implement reasonable adjustments, many of which are simple to do and can save lives.
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Ankylosing spondylitis: patient diagnosis and management
This module reviews ankylosing spondylitis, including the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and management. Update your clinical knowledge of the changes in treatment as a result of anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy.
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Prevention and management of constipation in adults
Learn about strategies that have proved effective in preventing constipation in adults, and the treatment options available for those who have developed the condition
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Blood glucose monitoring and management in acute stroke care
Adults with acute stroke are at increased risk of experiencing hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia. Read this module and learn about the imoportance of blood glucose monitoring and management in caring for patients following stroke.
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Shoulder pain: pathogenesis, diagnosis and management
This module explains that shoulder pain can have a significant effect on people's activities of daily living and quality of life. Learn about the complex and chronic nature of shoulder pain and how to provide holistic patient-centred care for patients.
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Avoiding plagiarism: guidance for nursing students
This module is designed to help nursing and midwifery students avoid committing plagiarism when undertaking coursework
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Breaking bad news
Improve your understanding of the process of breaking bad news. This article aims to help nurses to identify the challenges nurses face when involved with patients who have been given bad news. Guidance is offered on supporting patients after they have received bad news.
