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B Roe

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Developments in continence care.

The small parallel study described in this article was undertaken as part of a larger study evaluating nursing developments in continence care and was designed to establish the prevalence of constipation among patients included in the study sites, and to review the related documented practice undertaken for these patients. This work took place in Oxfordshire Health Authority during 1993-1994 and included 15 sites, which comprised ten community hospitals involved in care of the elderly, four elderly care units at general hospitals and one rehabilitation unit.

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Using a handbook to improve nurses' continence care.

Nursing care should be based on sound research evidence with demonstrated clinical effectiveness. Dissemination of this research evidence is, therefore, of paramount importance. A study using focus groups was undertaken during 1993-1994 to evaluate the dissemination of a clinical handbook for continence care to qualified nurses, in relation to reported nursing practice in care of the elderly wards/units in one health authority. A total of 124 nurses participated in the study and 98 variables were included. Improvements were recorded in nurses' responses between the pre-test and post-test for 84 (86 per cent) variables in the experimental group and 58 (59 per cent) in the control group. This demonstrates the positive value of the clinical handbook as a method of disseminating research evidence.

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Promoting continence in Denmark and UK.

This article compares nursing approaches to the promotion and management of continence in the UK and Denmark. Semi-structured interviews of key health professionals in Denmark were undertaken. The information collected forms the basis for a comparison of clinical practice, management, education and research.

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Clinical developments in continence care.

In conjunction with National Continence Week, a joint initiative between the Department of Health and the Continence Foundation, this article reviews the development of continence care in this country and some of the key research projects which have influenced this development. The author also outlines the current research projects taking place and how these are likely to affect the future provision of services.

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Pressure sore care.

Christopher Shiels and Brenda Roe report on a survey into the prevalence and care of pressure sores among older people living in residential care and nursing homes in Liverpool. Setting up appropriate information systems and auditing available pressure-relieving equipment are just two of a number of important recommendations arising from the survey.

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Pressure sore care.

This paper reports the conduct, results and implications of a survey of residential and nursing homes for elderly people in Liverpool, with particular reference to the prevalence and care of pressure sores. The objectives of the survey were to establish prevalence rates, to collect data on the process of preventing and managing pressure sores, and to look at differences between the two types of home sector in terms of care policy and practice.

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A reliability study of the modified new Sheffield Sedation Scale.

Summaries of what sleep is, the need for sleep and the effects of lack of sleep, in relation to sedation, have been reviewed. The reliability of a modified sedation scale in one intensive care unit is examined and demonstrated. All available sedation scales were critiqued and the most suitable one chosen and developed for use within one intensive care unit. The modified new Sheffield Sedation Scale is recommended for use in intensive care when recording patients' level of sedation.

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