Boosting the image

Article Abstract:

Older people's nursing has long been seen as a difficult and sloughing career because of the highly dependent nature of the patients, and the work is mostly viewed as 'basic nursing care' offering little job satisfaction, heavy workloads and endless bed bathing and toileting. The Department of Health's national director for older people's services argues whether a change of image is needed to attract more nurses to this specialist area.

Care and treatment, Geriatric nursing, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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Heart patients exercise more after motivational interviews

Article Abstract:

A UK study reveals that a motivational interviewing could be helpful to increase the amount of exercise, which people with heart failure take by up to one-quarter. The patients are encouraged to think about the benefits of exercise, the reasons for not exercising and what would be the likely outcome of not exercising, during these motivational interviewing sessions.

Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Methods, Medical history taking, Cardiac patients

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Space to clear your mind

Article Abstract:

The nurses in the mental health trusts across England are being given an opportunity to transform their working environments. The transformation of the working environment by improving light, space privacy and dignity can improve the patientEs outcome.

Work environment, Patients, Patient care, Psychiatric nursing

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