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Measles: pathology, management and public health issues
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that contributes significantly to deaths in childhood worldwide. Read this module and develop an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiology, management and public health issues associated with this disease.
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Care of patients with peristomal skin complications
This module focuses on the signs, symptoms and management of patients with peristomal skin complications. Learn more about the physical, psychological and social effects of stomas.
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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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Promoting effective communication skills in nursing practice
Develop effective communication skills and identify their role in compassionate nursing care. Adopting a more conscious style of communicating with patients and carers can improve health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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Improving compliance with hand hygiene practices
Consider why healthcare professionals and others fail to comply with hand hygiene procedures, and strategies to reduce healthcare-associated infections by improving compliance
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Promoting patient safety through effective communication and teamwork
This module explores ways of introducing behaviours into teams that support communication, co-operation and co-ordination in teams, and considers ways of overcoming barriers to promoting patient safety
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Caring for patients with haemorrhagic shock
Discover how to identify and stop the source of uncontrolled bleeding promptly, and how to manage the condition effectively
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Helping patients to achieve self-management
Practical advice on how to help patients self-care and self-manage their conditions, particularly following discharge from hospital
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Improving breastfeeding outcomes for sick infants
Breastfeeding is considered the healthiest way for a woman to feed her infant. However, breastfeeding can be challenged by the infant's illness, prematurity, fasting or maternal/infant separation. Discover ways to improve breatfeeding outcomes for sick infants.
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Caring for patients with a temporary tracheostomy
Safety considerations are vital when caring for patients with a temporary tracheostomy. Learn how to detect and resolve problems early with reference to best practice guidelines.
