How to search for and use 'grey literature' in research

Article Abstract:

A huge amount of grey literature is available to nurses including oral presentations, and personal communication and although it can be an invaluable source for research, searching for grey literature can be difficult. Some simple solutions are offered for searching in the libraries, on the internet, and oral presentations from conferences and symposia and it is also important to evaluate when the grey material was written, by whom, and for what purpose.

United Kingdom, All Other Publishers, Scientific & Technical Reports, Methods, Usage, Education, Study and teaching, Scientific literature, Science literature, Nursing education

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Nurses experiences of caring for the relatives of patients in ICU

Article Abstract:

Nurses working in intensive care units in northwestern England were surveyed about the ways they care for the families of intensive care unit patients. The nurses relate how they dealt with family members being there all the time and with disagreements between family members. Most felt unprepared to be caregivers to the family as well as the patient.

Science & research, England, Research, Family, Nurse and patient, Nurse-patient relations, Intensive care units, Critically ill, Intensive care nursing

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Nurses back NT's campaign for action

Article Abstract:

A campaign is conducted by Nursing Times in order to highlight the equipment problems faced by nurses. This campaign raised awareness among nurses' and empowered them to take action.

Campaign management, Nursing Times (Periodical)

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