Performing a comprehensive physiological assessment
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Studies identified that practitioners lacked the skills and knowledge required to perform a comprehensive physiological assessment, to the detriment of patients. Thus, two methods are suggested for a comprehensive approach to observations, describing best practice techniques to improve reliability and consistency, also explaining why these observations are so important for monitoring patients in an acute setting.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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Objective structured clinical examination assessment
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A study assessed the students' response to the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) done in camera and later reviewed. Evaluation results showed that it was well accepted by both students and assessors and much scope remained for further improvement.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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Cardiac monitoring - 2
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Cardiac monitoring can assist with the diagnosis of a patient's medical condition. A step-by-step, illustrated guide to the techniques of cardiac monitoring and the patient care associated with it, is presented.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2000
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