Last week, two researchers from our research group went to the Catholic University of Murcia, where the educational materials created in the NurSus project are being used. Specifically, in the Maternal and Infant Nursing course, …
Increased life expectancy and current trends in population aging is leading to higher levels of dependency for older people, increasing the needs for care. Most of this care is delivered by unpaid carers, this informal …
Because of the world day of pressure ulcers, last November 15 was celebrated at the University of Jaén the 7th World Day for the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers, organized by the Chair of Advanced Studies …
Caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or other dementias is a major challenge for society since that the incidence and prevalence of this condition are increasing. Quality of care for people with dementia should …
In people admitted at hospitals, the skin is exposed to different and potentially damaging agents and forces such as pressure, moisture, and friction. The skin lesions frequently develop in adults, neonates, and children. Currently, there …
The increase in life expectancy is one of the greatest human achievements of recent times, but the fact of living longer carries the likelihood of suffering chronic and disabling diseases that involve increasing dependency. The …
