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L Baillie

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A review of pain assessment tools.

Pain assessment and control should be a priority within nursing but pain is often underassessed and unrelieved. Pain is difficult to assess as it is complex and subjective, and assessment is influenced by many factors. A pain assessment tool can be invaluable as it can aid the patient to communicate his or her pain, remove the subjectivity of assessment, and promote a systematic approach. A variety of pain assessment tools have been developed and used in clinical settings with subsequent improvements in assessment. They each have specific attributes, and their place in clinical practice is considered. It is concluded that the use of pain assessment tools is advantageous, and the reasons why they are not used more widely are considered.

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Health promotion. Childhood accidents: the A&E nurses' role.

Childhood accidents are a common health problem encountered in A&E. This article highlights the importance of A&E nurses giving effective advice to parents prior to discharge, particularly through building up a rapport with the family. It is also important that A&E nurses recognise the importance of environmental strategies and legislation in preventing childhood accidents.

Accident Prevention↗
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First aid: essential skills for nurses.

This article focuses on the development of first aid content in the Project 2000 curriculum in one college of nursing. It also reviews literature relevant to the nurse's legal, professional and moral duties to give first aid. The development and evaluation of a pilot first aid course for Project 2000 students is described, followed by an outline of future plans.

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How nurses view emotional involvement with patients.

This paper explores the concept of involvement within the nurse-patient relationship. The development of involvement and the notions of being involved, over-involvement and not being involved are all explored. The effect of the care environment on relationships formed and patients' individual needs for involvement are also considered.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗