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Senses and Sciences, 2016 The main aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of sequential graduated intermittent pneumatic compression (SGIPC) therapy of lower limbs edema, regardless of its etiology.
Elena Toma, Valentina Vanzi
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Randomised controlled trial of specialist nurse intervention in heart failure [PDF]
, 2001 <p>Objectives. To determine whether specialist nurse intervention improves outcome in patients with chronic heart failure.</p> <p>Design. Randomised controlled trial.</p> <p>Setting.
Blue, L. +11 more
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An exploratory randomised controlled trial comparing telephone and hospital follow-up after treatment for colorectal cancer [PDF]
, 2012 Aim: Following treatment for colorectal cancer it is common practice for patients to attend hospital clinics at regular intervals for routine monitoring, although debate persists on the benefits of this approach.
Beaver, Kinta +6 more
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Investigación y Educación en Enfermería, 2018 Objective. This work sought to evaluate the association between using preventive hydrocolloid dressings and the onset of pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients. Methods.
Olga Lucía Cortés +5 more
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BMJ, 1999 General practice p 706 The number and the roles of clinical nurse specialists continue to increase in many areas of health care, despite limited evidence about their use. Some see the role as a threat to generalist nurses1 or even to primary care physicians.
Hobbs, R, Murray, E
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Helping patients discuss CINV management : development of a patient charter [PDF]
, 2013 In April 2012, an Expert Group of specialist cancer nurses working in a variety of settings (e.g. chemotherapy delivery, chemotherapy service design, research, nurse leadership and patient information/advocacy) participated in telephone/web-based ...
Dielenseger, Pascale +9 more
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Skin tears flap management in patient affected by dermatoporosis
Senses and Sciences, 2018 BACKGROUND Dermatoporosis is the chronic cutaneous atrophy syndrome that makes the skin particularly fragile and it is the main risk factor in the onset of skin tears (ST). The syndrome is still little known in our country and the particularity acquired
Elena Toma, Lucia Filomeno
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Living, Caring, Learning – Addressing challenges in the transition to adult care
The Journal of Haemophilia Practice, 2023 Greta, a specialist nurse at one of the largest haemophilia treatment centres in the Netherlands, reflects on the role one particular patient played in helping to reshape her centre’s approach to the process of transition from paediatric to adult care ...
Mulders Greta
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Community based trial of home blood pressure monitoring with nurse-led telephone support in patients with stroke or transient ischaemic attack recently discharged from hospital. [PDF]
, 2008 BACKGROUND: High blood pressure in patients with stroke increases the risk of recurrence but management in the community is often inadequate. Home blood pressure monitoring may increase patients' involvement in their care, increase compliance, and reduce
Conroy, R +5 more
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