Primary panacea?

Article Abstract:

Although primary nursing and the humanistic principles upon which it is based have been widely endorsed in recent years, any relationship between primary nursing and either improved quality of care for patients or greater job satisfaction for nurses has yet to be proved. Furthermore, primary nursing can result in lack of privacy for patients and affect their autonomy as well as placing significant emotional demands on nurses. Consistent ward staffing levels, good communications and sisters and charge nurses with the ability to delegate are important requirements in a primary nursing system.

Evaluation, Primary nursing, Primary care nursing

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The ergonomics of seating - posture and chair adjustment

Article Abstract:

Much time is spent in a seated position and backs are condemned into forced flexion, or the slump. The discs are the weight bearing part of the spine and prolonged standing or sitting will cause discs to narrow, and over a period of time they may not return to their normal size. Comfort is important when choosing the right chair for the job or health professionals caring for the backs of other people. A well designed chair should provide lumbar support and rest chairs should offer support to shoulder level at least, maintaining natural lordosis.

Usage, Abnormalities, Spine, Seating (Furniture)

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Yvonne Moores to chair DoH task force on primary health care

Article Abstract:

A new government advisory group on nursing in primary health care will produce a report on research and development in the field in November 1992. It follows pressure from nurses and health visitors concerned about their future and that of primary health care services, and will be headed by Yvonne Moores, chief nursing officer. It will consider moving care into the community and ways to develop and improve services.

Health aspects, Executive advisory bodies

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