Nursing considerations for people with Marfan syndrome

Article Abstract:

Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic condition that is caused by a deficiency of microfibrilar fibres, which form the framework for connective tissues, and the abnormality causes them to elongate progressively, stretching and weakening, leading to a range of health problems with severity varying between individuals. The health problems related to this syndrome, the recommended investigations and nurses' role in treating the patient are discussed.

Care and treatment, Causes of, Patients, Patient care, Marfan syndrome

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Appreciating the importance of oral health in all areas of nursing

Article Abstract:

An article on maintaining oral health in people with learning disabilities has helped a nurse to apply the same principles of care in practice in a neurology ward. She describes that ensuring oral hygiene is very important when providing treatment for people with learning disabilities.

Health aspects, Management, Company business management, Grooming, Oral health, Learning disabled, Learning disabled persons

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Health care assistants: developing their role to include nursing tasks

Article Abstract:

Educational needs and aspirations of health care assistants in acute care settings is scarce. Study was undertaken across four acute trusts to develop an advanced health care assistants' care programme.

Health services administration

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