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Emeritus Professor of Community Nursing, King's College London, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery and Fellow of the QNI
‘Poignantly, the development of the COVID-19 vaccines is wholly dependent on volunteers from across the world participating in the various vaccine trials to test both the safety and efficacy of the...
‘Some are concerned that the vociferous anti-vaccination movement may undermine efforts to end the ongoing pandemic.’ .
Adherence is defined as the extent to which the individual's behaviour or actions match the recommendations agreed with their health professional (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence...
‘The ‘stay at home’ message appears to have deterred parents from taking their children for routine vaccinations’ .
‘Long-term weight loss requires sustained motivation and personal discipline, which is difficult for many.’ .
‘Indeed, it may be a mistake to believe that everyone with frailty or multiple or serious health conditions wants their life extended or perhaps protected from an infection such as COVID-19 that may...
‘Even those who have not experienced anxiety and depression previously have been challenged by the lockdown.’ .
‘… many despair of the media's negativity, which has left the general population concerned and anxious about every aspect of their lives.’ .
‘Extreme events often herald new approaches, and, in the case of the NHS, the use of digital technology is coming into its own, both to promote the efficient use of resources and to minimise...
‘It is estimated that there are about 920 000 people living with heart failure in the UK, which exceeds the number with the four most common cancers combined and imposes a significant healthcare...
‘Role modelling good hygiene practices to students and others should be part of professional practice.’.
‘The lack of consistency regarding remuneration, clinical band, prescribing, role and job title undermines the public's understanding of the title ‘district nurse’.’ .
‘Older people, and their carers and families, should understand the markers of malnutrition and be educated about the importance of good nutrition for health and wellbeing.’ .
‘Sensory loss has a profound impact upon the everyday lives of individuals.’ .
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