The presence of subjective burden is associated with the appearance of certain disorders, such as anxiety or depression. Different studies have shown that an increase in the burden regarding newborn care could be associated with …
Many patients receive palliative care in a health center despite a wish to stay home. Thus, some members of our research group along with Swedish colleges carried out a study to describe and compare symptoms, …
Nowadays, we are experiencing an increase in life expectancy and an ageing population. The older population needs a extend support of a caregiver to carry out activities of daily living. Caring for dependent older people …
The prevention of pressure injuries is considered an important indicator of quality in nursing care. It requires a multidisciplinary approach and a leadership role for nurses, but to achieve this, it is necessary to acquire …
The group of elderly people has been increasing in recent years; most of them have dependency problems that require the presence of a person to help with their basic needs, such as dressing, washing, etc. …
Silver is the most effective product in healing or reducing the size of wounds, the management of bacterial load and/or signs of infection. However, it is the product that produces the most side effects, being the most frequent eczema, pain, maceration, erythema and burning. Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride can be a valid alternative for antimicrobial treatment, since it obtains excellent results and does not produce side effects. Silver is also the most cost-effective product, followed by cadexomer iodine and silver sulphadiazine, while the most expensive treatments are those using honey.
