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Colin Rees
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ABSTRACT: Research ethics relate to three groups of perioperative nurses: those who undertake research within the clinical area, those clinically responsible for patients taking part in research studies or trials, and finally the students and qualified staff who critique research articles and want to ensure that the standard of ethical rigour is acceptable. This article contains guidelines based on essential research ethical principles for each of these three groups and outlines the application process for gaining ethical approval.
Journal of perioperative practice 04/2011; 21(4):123-7.
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ABSTRACT: Carcinoma is a recognized but rare complication of small bowel Crohn's disease. This case series emphasizes the importance of considering this diagnosis in patients with small bowel Crohn's disease. We report three cases in which patients were treated for presumed exacerbations of Crohn's, but were subsequently found to have underlying small bowel adenocarcinoma. This case series will demonstrate the need for the surgical assessment of patients with long-standing symptomatic Crohn's disease that fails to settle with conservative management.
European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology 12/2005; 17(11):1255-7. · 1.76 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Malnutrition in hospital is too common. During the patient's stay, many factors influence their nutritional state. Several reports have drawn attention to the removal of patients' food before they have had an opportunity to eat it (ACHC 1997, Horan and Coad 2000). A lack of assistance at meal times can also be a factor. This article describes the introduction of a simple innovation that has concentrated attention on patient nutrition in one clinical setting. Red trays were used as a visible indicator of vulnerable patients who needed help and support from all staff. The system was part of a total strategy implemented in a trauma rehabilitation unit for mainly older adults. CONCLUSION: The results of an audit undertaken one month after implementation of the red trays showed that use of the system had transformed nutritional assessment from a paper exercise to a practical tool that enabled patients at risk to be identified and supported with their meals.
Nursing standard: official newspaper of the Royal College of Nursing 17(26):33-7.
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Colin Rees
Nursing standard: official newspaper of the Royal College of Nursing 19(14-16):20-1.
