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G Porter-Jones

Publications and source records attributed to G Porter-Jones.

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Male catheterization by female nurses: a small-scale survey.

A small-scale questionnaire survey of nurses in one Welsh district general hospital examined the views of nurses in relation to catheterization of male patients. The findings demonstrate that while most nurses agree that it is acceptable for females to catheterize male patients, most female nurses do not undertake the procedure as they incorrectly believe there are either local or national policies that prevent patients from being catheterized by nurses of the opposite sex. This often results in patients waiting longer than necessary to be catheterized, and nurses (usually male nurses) from other clinical areas being requested to catheterize a patient for whom they are not caring. Such beliefs and practices stifle the development of knowledge on this issue.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
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Running a nurse-led nebulizer clinic in a district general hospital.

The widespread home use of nebulizers for delivering bronchodilating medication in patients with a variety of respiratory conditions is well documented, as is the lack of appropriate assessment before this form of treatment is prescribed (Cochrane et al, 1985). When it is considered that the use of nebulizers at home is increasing (Drug Information Bulletin, 1994), it is essential that appropriate assessment is undertaken in line with British Thoracic Society recommendations in order to ensure that the degree of benefit is sufficient to justify the inconvenience, potential dangers and high cost of nebulizer therapy in the home. This article examines a nurse-led nebulizer assessment clinic that was set up as part of a service for providing home nebulization for long-term use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or chronic severe asthma.

Administration, Inhalation↗