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''This manual, the first of its kind focused on
district nursing, provides the means to build competence
and confidence in nurses new to the community, or
developing their skills. The comprehensive and
evidence-based content provides essential information
for competence in key areas of district nursing.'' -From
the Foreword, by Rosemary Cook CBE, Hon D Lett, MSc, PG
Dip, RGN Director, The Queen's Nursing Institute
Clinical skills are a fundamental aspect of district
nursing care. TheDistrict Nursing Manual of Clinical
Procedures is a practical, evidenced-based manual of
clinical skills which reflects the unique challenges of
district nursing care within the patient's home. It
provides a comprehensive resource for all district
nurses, community nurses, students, and health-care
professionals involved in the district nursing team,
enabling them to practice confidently and deliver
clinically effective, person-centred care.The District
Nursing Manual of Clinical Procedures addresses the
complexity of district nursing care and encompasses key
aspects of clinical practice, including those that
district and community nurses often struggle with or
find difficult when they are on their own in a patient's
home. It utilises the latest clinical research and
expert clinical knowledge to address these challenges,
and to provide the underlying theory and evidence for
district nursing care. Key features* Evidenced-based
manual of practical clinical skills in district nursing
care* Clear, user-friendly and easy to understand*
Contains recommendations for expert care within a
patient's own home* Addresses key concerns of district
and community nurses working on their own within a
patient's home* Encompasses key aspects of district
nursing care* Placed in the context of person-centred
care* All procedures include the rationale for each
action - 'why' as well as 'how' |
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