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Equipping children’s nurses to de-escalate conflict and communicate challenging information
This article considers some of the challenging situations that children’s nurses may encounter when there are tensions and disagreements between the family of the child or young person in their care and the wider professional team. The focus is on disagreements about what some might consider futile ...
Updated: 16 November 2023 -
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Basic life support for children and young people with a learning or physical disability and an altered body shape
The number of people with complex health needs is increasing and this includes children and young people with a learning or physical disability. People with a learning or physical disability are at an increased risk of developing an altered body shape due to their lack of movement, which typically a...
Updated: 18 January 2023 -
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Biological basis of child health 8: development of the gastrointestinal system and associated childhood conditions
This article is the eighth in a series on the biological basis of child health. It describes the embryological development of the gastrointestinal (GI) system and some of the structural anomalies that may arise during that time and later affect GI functioning. The article also discusses the function...
Updated: 16 September 2024 -
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Biological basis of child health 4: an overview of the central nervous system and principles of neurological assessment
This article is the fourth in a series on the biological basis of child health. It explains the embryological development of the nervous system and describes some of the anatomical and physiological features of the central nervous system, which is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. It also outl...
Updated: 16 September 2024 -
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Biological basis of child health 2: introduction to fertilisation, prenatal development and birth
This article is the second in a series called the biological basis of child health. It considers the period of development from fertilisation to birth, outlining the three stages of prenatal development – the germinal, embryonic and fetal stages. The article details how tissues and organs typically ...
Updated: 16 September 2024 -
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Biological basis of child health 1: understanding the cell and genetics
This article is the first of a series that outlines the fundamental aspects of the biological basis of child health. Cells and genes are the basic units of life. Therefore, it is essential that nurses have knowledge of how cells function to understand normal physiology and pathophysiology, and how s...
Updated: 27 August 2024 -
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Care and management of children with a totally implanted central venous access device: portacath
Research and advances in technology have enabled children and young people with life-limiting conditions to live longer. To maintain their well-being and quality of life many of these children usually require some form of intravenous access for treatment.Children’s nurses should have the skills and ...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
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The Me first communication model
This article explores communication and decision-making with children and young people in healthcare. Children and young people report that healthcare professionals are good at explaining and helping them to understand what will happen to them, but that they do not feel involved in decision-making a...
Updated: 1 November 2023 -
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Supporting newly qualified nurses to develop their leadership skills
Leadership is not expected solely of managers. At any stage of their career, nurses are expected to be able to demonstrate leadership in their day-to-day role. However, newly qualified nurses, who often experience a challenging transition from nursing student to registered nurse, may lack the confid...
Updated: 7 May 2024 -
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Using data analytics to enhance quality improvement projects
With the introduction of electronic health record systems in healthcare organisations, there is a significant opportunity within nursing, and as part of the multidisciplinary team, to access a wealth of data and use this to drive improvements in patient care and outcomes. Quality improvement has oft...
Updated: 22 November 2023
