John Tingle, Associate Professor, Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, discusses some recent reports on the NHS complaints system and the statutory duty of candour.
John Tingle, Associate Professor, Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, discusses some recent reports on the NHS complaints system and the statutory duty of candour.
Background: Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) not only benefits the multiprofessional team, but also has the potential to improve patient outcomes. Understanding the roles of health professional colleagues can lay a strong foundation for IPC, particularly in settings where timely procedures are crucial.
Aims.: This study aimed to analyse perceptions of IPC among nurses and radiographers working in acute care settings.
Methods: A descriptive qualitative study involving online focus groups of nurses and radiographers working in acute care. The data collected were analysed through thematic analysis.
Findings: Four dimensions emerged from the analysis - organisational dimension, cognitive dimension, individual dimension and relational. Each represented a well-defined area and could be divided further into subthemes.
Conclusion: The four dimensions influence IPC among nurses and radiographers in acute care. Improving the factors identified and implementing changes can have a positive impact on patients' quality of care.
Excess exudate is a major symptom of hard-to-heal wounds. It can delay wound healing and cause embarrassment and psychological distress for patients, as well as increase the number of dressing changes and thus nursing time and product costs. Exudate can be effectively managed with appropriate wound dressings, as part of a structured and holistic approach to wound assessment and care, involving treatment of the underlying aetiology. Superabsorbents are advanced, multi-layered dressings designed to absorb and retain large amounts of exudate, bacteria and matrix metalloproteinases. Different superabsorbents vary in composition and effectiveness. C-Sorb (Richardson Healthcare) is a range of superabsorbents designed to be clinically successful and cost-effective at managing moderate-to-high exudate in several types of wound. Five case studies demonstrate the positive impact of C-Sorb on exudate management and wound healing.
This article examines the setting up, running and content of a study day for advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, aimed at enhancing non-clinical competencies in leadership, education and research. Despite a structured national framework, ACPs often report limited support in these areas. The event provided targeted education, encouraged a sense of community, and received positive feedback, showing improvements in participants' knowledge, confidence and professional connections. Recommendations include making this an ongoing initiative to support comprehensive skill development.
Sam Foster, Executive Director of Professional Practice, Nursing and Midwifery Council, considers the latest phase of the NMC's review of nurse education that includes bolstering practice learning and quality assurance.
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