Urology continence nurse specialist Frances Roberts discusses things to keep in mind when deciding whether a patient is suitable for intermittent self catheterisation. Intermittent self ...

Facing increased fiscal and liability pressures, more US nursing homes are initiating involuntary patient discharges.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

In this second article of a six-part series on critical care medicine, we discuss patient assessment. The assessment process must consider the patientâ s physiological, sociological, psychological and ...

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) inspired the quality improvement movement for US nursing homes with its 1986 report titled Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes. 1 The report noted the ...

Decubitus ulcer (bedsore) on old persons back The risk of pressure injuries is real in patients living in nursing homes. This column reviews 3 recent studies that question the “q2h repositioning” rule ...

As healthcare technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, medical professionals are witnessing unprecedented changes in how they deliver patient care. From AI-powered diagnostics to virtual ...