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M Wilson

Publications and source records attributed to M Wilson.

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Seclusion practice in psychiatric nursing.

The report of the Ashworth Inquiry (1), which was jointly commissioned by the Special Hospitals Service Authority and the Secretary of State for Health, recommended the phasing-out and the ultimate ending of seclusion at Ashworth Hospital. The Special Hospitals Service Authority's response was that, although it intends to reduce the use of seclusion to a minimum, it was unable to support its total abolition. This has once again brought into question the practice of seclusion in the treatment of psychiatric patients. This article examines the literature surrounding seclusion practice and some of the alternatives in dealing with severely disturbed and violent psychiatric patients.

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Diabetic foot ulcers.

Nurses caring for people with diabetes can have an impact on the assessment and treatment of diabetic foot problems. This article describes a simple staging system to help in this important work.

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Nursing education and genetics. Miles to go before we sleep.

The discoveries of the Human Genome Project (HGP), established in 1990 at the National Institutes of Health and the United States Department of Energy, are bringing important new technologies for genetic diagnosis and treatment to nearly all areas of health care delivery. Nurses, who play an integral role in supporting health consumers as they respond to health and illness, require up-to-date genetic knowledge for conducting clinical practice, engaging in nursing research, and educating a new generation of nurses.

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Nursing observations of central venous catheters. The effect on patient outcome.

The purpose of this descriptive study was to obtain information concerning rates of intravascular infection in patients with central lines and to identify the variables related to nursing care of these lines that may influence the development of systemic infection. The study was conducted at a large southern teaching hospital during a 6-week period. The sample for this study consisted of adult inpatients who underwent central-line insertions. The results suggested that careful nursing observations, combined with early recognition and intervention, can significantly influence a positive patient outcome.

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Computerized NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN preparation programs. Comparative review, 1997.

The computerized test taking market continues to expand to meet the needs of nursing students studying to prepare for the NCLEX-RN and the NCLEX-PN. In addition, currently registered nurses may choose to use these software programs to review clinical knowledge in areas in which they are not currently practicing. This article reviewed software designed for personal use, review books with complete disks, on-site institutional testing and consultation, and school of nursing LANs. The costs of software for personal use is priced reasonably and provides flexibility for students to use as their schedule permits. The cost of institutional licenses is moderate and most programs provide multiple on-site use rights. The marketplace has responded to the computerized NCLEX testing now in place nationally. As new formats are developed and new uses identified, nursing faculty and students can expect to see an expanded use of computerized testing.

Computer-Assisted Instruction↗
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Family violence: a problem with relevance for the dental hygienist.

Family violence is a societal reality that affects us all. Dental hygienists should be aware that the primary victims of abuse are women, children and older adults. The hygienist has a role to play in recognizing the clinical manifestations of abuse because the majority of physical injuries sustained involve the head and neck. Upon recognition and after clear and concise documentation in the chart, dental hygienists should ACT. The law clearly states that reporting child abuse is mandatory for persons in positions of authority such as teachers, police officers and health care professionals, consequently, it is the legal responsibility of all hygienists. There is also moral responsibility to victims of abuse. The dental hygienist can initiate discussion on this topic at work and be instrumental in establishing office protocol to deal with recognized victims of abuse. Although efforts on the part of dental hygienists may not stop abuse within families, they truly can make a difference!

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