Biomedical subjects

Pamela Truman

Publications and source records attributed to Pamela Truman.

4 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2006

Jaundice in the preterm infant.

Around 80 per cent of preterm infants develop hyperbilirubinaemia characterised by jaundice. This condition is most commonly treated with phototherapy and/or exchange transfusion. There is conflicting evidence regarding the management of preterm infants receiving phototherapy, including fluid management regimes, thermoregulation and prevention of other complications. A though phototherapy appears to effectively treat preterm jaundice, aspects of its use remain controversial and its apparent success is not evidence based. Research must continue to facilitate the development of effective treatment and the establishment of evidence-based guidelines.

Attitude to Health↗

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Intuition and practice.

Intuition is a quality that nurses have traditionally valued, but one that in today's evidence-based research climate is often denigrated. Because it is difficult to investigate and quantify, intuition has tended to be seen as unreliable, unscientific and unsuitable for nursing practice. However, the author argues that intuition, like caring, cannot be subjected to measurement and should not be overlooked as an important tool.

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Problems in identifying cases of child neglect.

BACKGROUND: This article examines the difficulties that nurses encounter in identifying cases of child neglect. It discusses problems associated with neglect and factors that contribute to it. Recent government proposals following Lord Laming's recommendations from the Victoria Climbié inquiry and the introduction of the Children Bill in March 2004 are also considered. CONCLUSION: The recognition of neglect is complex because of its intertwining contributory factors. A framework for improvement has been set out in the Children Bill. Children must be given the same priority as other patient groups and the same rights and protection as adults.

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Use your intuition.

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