Talking back to happiness

Article Abstract:

Depression Alliance is a self-help group for those withdepression. It is run by a former ward sister, who is overcoming depression. Many nurses withdepression do not admit to their illness, which leads to further anxiety and depression. It isestimated by the Health and Safety Executive that 30-40% of sickness absence is due to mentalor emotional disturbances.

Care and treatment, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder)

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Making a clean break

Article Abstract:

Hand-washing is very important to prevent nurses from catching infections in hospital. However, a study has revealed that the position in which hands are held after washing has no effect on infection prevention. However, the quality of hand-washing is defined by frequency, method, duration, employed agent and appropriateness, according to Larson.

Hand washing, Handwashing

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Bodies in motion, minds at rest

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the importance for nurses to promote physical fitness and to be able to offer an example as role models are discussed. Particular attention is given to ways in which the National Quality Assurance Framework for Exercise Referral Systems offers guidance on physical exercise.

Physical fitness

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