Making the most of time.
Charles Hendry and Alistair Farley explore some of the issues that may be faced in relation to time management when completing an MPhil or PhD.
Adaptation, Psychological↗
Biomedical subjects
Alistair Farley
Publications and source records attributed to Alistair Farley.
An introduction to qualitative research concepts for nurses.
Qualitative methods are increasingly used to explain complex concepts within nursing practice. This paper defines qualitative research and offers practical advice for getting started and interpreting such research. Phenomenology, ethnography and grounded theory are explored briefly, with examples of research projects. Data collection and analysis are also discussed.
Anthropology, Cultural↗
Autoimmune disorders.
Autoimmune disorders affect people of all ages, ethnicity, social class and gender. The authors briefly review the normal immune response and consider how this might break down, resulting in autoimmune disorders. Susceptibility of individuals to such disorders is discussed and examples of specific conditions are outlined.
Anti-Inflammatory Agents↗
Paracetamol poisoning: physiological aspects and management strategies.
This article identifies the physiological aspects of paracetamol poisoning, as well as appropriate treatments. Trends in paracetamol use and initiatives to reduce rates of self-harm are discussed, as well as clinical practice and ways to determine severity of poisoning.
Acetaminophen↗
The physiological basics of wound healing.
Nurses regularly take the lead in wound management. They should have a good general knowledge of the normal structure and function of skin. This article outlines the process of wound healing to enhance wound care practice. Normal anatomy of the skin is described followed by a review of the four phases of wound healing.
Cell Movement↗
Nurses' role in nutritional assessment and screening: Part one of a two-part series.
This article (part one of two) explores the importance of nutritional assessment and the basic tools for identifying those at risk of malnutrition.
Anthropometry↗
Nurses' role in nutritional assessment and screening (second of a two-part series).
Nutrition is a key issue for healthcare professionals yet the management of nutritional problems by staff is often poor. Malnutrition is recognised as a significant risk for patients in hospital, a risk that nurses have a responsibility to monitor. The first article in this two-part series looked at initial assessment. This article looks at more specific tests that can be used to identify those at risk.
Anthropometry↗