Practice-related Feedback Research Articles

Resuscitation equipment.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article detailed the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) equipment required in a standard resuscitation trolley, and outlined the optimal method for arranging this equipment to assist nurses in assessing and managing a patient's airway, breathing and circulation.

Managing resources.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article provided information about managing resources and reducing waste in healthcare settings. It has been reported that healthcare organisations in the UK are under significant financial pressure. Therefore, it is important consider ways to reduce costs and waste.

Reducing health inequalities.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article outlined the health inequalities that people with serious mental illness (SMI) may experience. It acknowledged the barriers they often encounter in accessing healthcare services, and discussed how lifestyle behaviours, symptoms of mental illness and the side effects of medication can contribute to reduced life expectancy.

Altered body image.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article discussed psychological support for patients with altered body image resulting from illness, injury or disability. These changes may affect appearance or function of the patient's body.

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article discussed the factors associated with health-related quality of life in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). In my practice, I discuss ICDs regularly with patients who have these devices and with those who may require them imminently. The article provided information that will enable me to ensure these discussions are person-centred.

Mental capacity law.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article provided information about mental capacity law. It outlined how capacity assessments are undertaken, and how best-interests decisions should be made for those who lack capacity.

Falls risk assessment.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article discussed falls risk assessment for older inpatients. It outlined the physical and psychological factors that nurses should consider when undertaking these assessments, and detailed the effects that older people may experience as a result of a fall.

Chronic heart failure: part 2.

[Figure: see text] What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article explored the treatment and management of chronic heart failure, including the support and interventions that nurses can provide to patients. It also discussed the importance of considering palliative care in the early stages of the condition.

Chronic heart failure: part 1.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article outlined the physiology of the heart, the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of chronic heart failure, and how the condition is diagnosed.

Reflective practice.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article focused on reflection, which is an essential tool for nurses that can be used in their personal and professional development, while reinforcing continuous learning.

Mindfulness.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article discussed how mindfulness and self-compassion can enhance compassionate care. At a time when the NHS is under increased pressure and media scrutiny, it was useful to read about strategies that support nurses to manage this pressure and maintain high standards of care.

Promoting healthy sleep.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article discussed the stages of sleep, the factors that may influence quality of sleep, and the effects of suboptimal sleep on patients and nurses.

Acute pulmonary oedema.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article provided information about the pathology, recognition, assessment and management of acute pulmonary oedema.

IV cannula site management.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article discussed management of intravenous (IV) cannula sites, including cannula insertion, care of the device and potential complications related to cannula use.

Overview of diabetes.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article provided an overview of diabetes, including its classification, the pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, predisposing factors and symptoms of the condition.

Overactive bladder.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article described the symptoms and management of overactive bladder, as well as the potential effects on the lives of women with the condition.

Reporting poor care.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article discussed raising concerns and reporting poor care in practice. It explained the difference between making errors and poor care, and outlined the moral, professional and legal obligations nurses have to report instances of poor care.

Discharging patients

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? Delayed discharge from hospital can have significant effects on patients and healthcare organisations, for example, longer hospital stays, increased readmissions and financial cost. The CPD article provided information about effective discharge planning, to reduce delays and improve patient care.

Managing encephalitis.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article discussed the causes, symptoms, assessments and treatment of encephalitis, which is inflammation of the brain tissue (parenchyma).

Situation awareness.

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The CPD article discussed situation awareness, which refers to the ways people collect (perceive), interpret (comprehend) and use information and make decisions (projection).