The detection and prevention of depression in older people
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The important role played by nurses in taking care of the elderly, thus preventing the onset of depression among them is highlighted. Different sections of the best practice statement 'Working with older people towards prevention and early detection of depression', which deal with what is and how to achieve best practice related to depression, are discussed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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A nurse-led service to provide information on osteoarthritis
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The most common joint disorder called osteoarthritis is the leading cause of physical disability for people over 65. A survey conducted to identify improvement that could be made indicated that the information by health care professionals was not necessarily shared by patients.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Nicotine replacement therapy
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Nicotine replacement therapy acts as an agonist at nicotine receptors. Some common side-effects include nausea, dizziness, headache and cold-like symptoms, palpitations, insomnia, myalgia, and dyspepsia.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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