Evaluating the effect of setting up a nurse-led heart failure service

Article Abstract:

The development and performance of the specialist nurse that was recruited to establish and manage a nurse-led service to manage heart failure is evaluated. Nurse-led initiatives can definitely make dramatic improvements to patients' lives as well as to families, thus specialist nurse programmes should be implemented along with a cardiac rehabilitation programme for the client group.

Evaluation, Rehabilitation nursing

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Palliative care for patients with end-stage heart failure

Article Abstract:

This article examines how nurses can help patients manage the symptoms of heart failure, focusing on breathlessness, fatigue, sleep disorders, appetite loss, constipation, pain and skin abnormalities. Topics include the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of terminal patients.

Methods

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Extended independent nurse prescribing in palliative care

Article Abstract:

British laws governing when nurses may prescribe medications for patients receiving palliative care for a life-threatening illness are reviewed.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Drug therapy, Prescriptions (Drugs)

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