Heart failure and COVID-19: synergism of two inflammatory conditions?

• Authors : Khan, Ehsan

Subjects: ACE inhibitors; ARRHYTHMIA; HEART failure

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. Jan2021, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p18-25. 8p.

• Abstract: Heart failure as a comorbidity in the older population with COVID-19 poses an additional threat to those affected. Patients with both

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Mental health impact of admission to the intensive care unit for COVID-19.

• Authors : McDonald, Grace; Clark, Louise L

Subjects: HOSPITAL admission & discharge; INTENSIVE care units; MENTAL health

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. Nov2020, Vol. 25 Issue 11, p526-530. 5p.

• Abstract: The pandemic caused by Covid-19 has long term ramifications for many, especially those patients who have experienced an intensive care unit (...

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Long-term conditions and severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

• Authors : Robinson, Patricia

Subjects: DIABETES complications; OBESITY complications; CHRONIC diseases

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. May2020, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p247-251. 5p.

• Abstract: Observation of infection trends through the course of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has indicated that those with certain pre-existing chronic conditions, ...

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End-of-life care during COVID-19: opportunities and challenges for community nursing.

• Authors : Bowers, Ben; Pollock, Kristian; Oldman, Crystal

Subjects: COMMUNITY health nursing; MEDICAL consultation; NURSESGREAT Britain

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. Jan2021, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p44-46. 3p.

• Abstract: The article discusses community nursing challenges and opportunities in end-of-life care during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic ...

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A COVID-19 vaccine--dare to dream.

• Authors : Phillis, Alison

Subjects: BUSINESS; CLINICAL trials; DIFFUSION of innovations

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. Dec2020, Vol. 25 Issue 12, p2-7. 6p.

• Abstract: The global desire to produce and deploy a safe and effective vaccine to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection and the morbidity and ...

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COVID-19 and the risk to black, Asian and minority ethnic women during pregnancy.

• Authors : Esegbona-Adeigbe, Sarah

Subjects: BLACK people; HEALTH services accessibility; MATERNAL health services

• Source: British Journal of Midwifery. Oct2020, Vol. 28 Issue 10, p718-723. 6p.

• Abstract: The article considers the increased risk to pregnant black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed ...

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Dental Practice during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: Two Pathfinder Documents Point the Way.

• Authors : Samaranayake, Lakshman

Subjects: COVID-19; PRACTICE of dentistry; DENTAL care

• Source: Dental Update; Nov2020, Vol. 47 Issue 10, p878-882, 5p

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Children's dentistry in secondary care during COVID-19.

• Authors : Patel, Kunal B; Fong, Franchesca; Kaur, Ravinder

Subjects: SECONDARY care (Medicine); COVID-19; COVID-19 pandemic

• Source: Dental Update; Sep2020, Vol. 47 Issue 8, p652-661, 10p

• Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a unique set of challenges to assessing and treating paediatric dental patients in the secondary care ... Copyright of Dental Update is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be copied or ...

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COVID-19: it happens to nurses too--a case study.

• Authors : McDonald, Grace; Clark, Louise L.

Subjects: CONTINUUM of care; EXPERIENCE; HOLISTIC medicineGREAT Britain

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. Dec2020, Vol. 25 Issue 12, p594-597. 3p.

• Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic will have long-term ramifications for many patients, including those who work in the NHS and have been victims ...

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Guidance for the provision of antenatal services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Authors : Richens, Yana; Wilkinson, Meg; Connor, David

Subjects: AGE distribution; CHRONIC diseases; EPIDEMICSGREAT Britain

• Source: British Journal of Midwifery. May2020, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p324-327. 4p.

• Abstract: Novel coronavirus, known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2), is a new ...

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Nutritional management of patients during and after COVID-19 illness.

• Authors : Holdoway, Anne

Subjects: SKELETAL muscle physiology; MALNUTRITION; CONVALESCENCE

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. 2020 Supplement8, Vol. 25 Issue Sup8, pS6-S10. 5p.

• Abstract: The impact of nutrition on recovery from various illnesses is well recognised. Malnutrition can affect duration of hospitalisation and impede recovery, and therefore it is ...

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COVID-19: unmasking the facial protection paradigms.

• Authors : Samaranayake, Lakshman; Shun Li, Dion Tik

Subjects: COVID-19; AIRBORNE infection; MEDICAL masksGREAT Britain

• Source: Dental Update; Sep2020, Vol. 47 Issue 8, p644-650, 7p

• Abstract: A number of facial protection measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 is available to clinicians. Here, we comprehensively explore the ... Copyright of Dental Update is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be copied or ...

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Diagnostics: a Primer.

• Authors : Samaranayake, Lakshman; Kinariwala, Niraj; Perera, RAPM

Subjects: COVID-19; CORONAVIRUS diseases; REVERSE transcriptase polymerase chain reaction

• Source: Dental Update; Oct2020, Vol. 47 Issue 9, p761-765, 4p

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Supporting recovery from COVID-19.

• Authors : Alexandra Barley, Elizabeth; Coghlan, Beverly

Subjects: CONVALESCENCE; FATIGUE; INTENSIVE care units

• Source: British Journal of Nursing; 11/26/2020, Vol. 29 Issue 21, p1272-1276, 5p

• Abstract: COVID-19 is a new disease. Most research into the disease has focused on prevention of viral spread and treatment, but little ... Copyright of British Journal of Nursing is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be ...

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Coronavirus: the science behind infection control and human exposure.

• Authors : Phillis, Alison

Subjects: PREVENTION of communicable diseases; INFECTIOUS disease transmission; CORONAVIRUS diseases

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. Jan2021, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p14-17. 4p.

• Abstract: Coronavirus SARS-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus responsible for the disease known as COVID-19. ...

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How the zoonotic origins of SARS-CoV-2 ensure its survival as a human disease.

• Authors : Phillis, Alison

Subjects: PREVENTION of communicable diseases; CORONAVIRUSES; EPIDEMICS

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. Nov2020, Vol. 25 Issue 11, p562-566. 5p.

• Abstract: In December 2019, a new species of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) was identified in a number of patients presenting with ...

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Developing patient information and clinician education resources for venous thromboembolism in a physiotherapy department in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Authors : Drake, Chris; Hicks, Nicola; Atkin, Leanne

Subjects: THROMBOEMBOLISM prevention; DISEASES; HEALTH care teamsGREAT Britain

• Source: International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation. Sep2020, Vol. 27 Issue 9, p1-7. 7p.

• Abstract: Venous thromboembolism is a major contributor to global disease burden and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Physiotherapists often encounter people who are at ...

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COVID-19 and emergency planning.

• Authors : Winter, George

Subjects: COVID-19; CROSS infection prevention; PREVENTION of communicable diseases

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. Apr2020, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p184-186. 3p.

• Abstract: The author discusses emergency strategies, lessons from past emergencies, and the vital role that healthcare managers can play in shaping responses to infectious disease such ...

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Chemosensory dysfunction in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

• Authors : Samaranayake, Lakshman; Fakhruddin, Kausar Sadia; Bandara, Nihal

Subjects: COVID-19; SMELL disorders; NEUROLOGICAL disorders

• Source: Dental Update; Sep2020, Vol. 47 Issue 8, p682-684, 3p

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COVID-19 Considerations in Dental Care.

• Authors : Darwish, Samy

Subjects: DENTAL care; COVID-19; PATIENT safety

• Source: Dental Update; Apr2020, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p287-302, 16p

• Abstract: COVID-19 is a disease that is causing uncertainty with the provision of dental services. The situation is rapidly changing and dentists ... Copyright of Dental Update is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be copied or ...

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Acute care physiotherapy management of COVID-19 patients in Qatar: best practice recommendations.

• Authors : Ajimsha, M. S.; Gampawar, Neeraj; Surendran, Praveen J.

Subjects: CRITICAL care medicine; EXTRACORPOREAL membrane oxygenation; PATIENT-professional relationsQATAR

• Source: International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation. Nov2020, Vol. 27 Issue 11, p1-15. 15p.

• Abstract: This document outlines best practice recommendations for acute care physiotherapy for patients with COVID-19, with an emphasis on critical care rehabilitation, ...

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Critical care nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic: a story of resilience.

• Authors : Thusini, S'thembile

Subjects: EXPERIENCE; INTENSIVE care nursing; INTENSIVE care units

• Source: British Journal of Nursing; 11/26/2020, Vol. 29 Issue 21, p1232-1236, 5p

• Abstract: In this article, an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse provides some reflections on caring for patients with COVID-19 and relates her ... Copyright of British Journal of Nursing is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be ...

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Should pregnant women be in a high-risk COVID-19 category?

• Authors : Alaszewski, Andy

Subjects: PREVENTION of infectious disease transmission; HEALTH promotion; PREGNANT womenGREAT Britain

• Source: British Journal of Midwifery. Oct2020, Vol. 28 Issue 10, p732-734. 3p.

• Abstract: The article examines why pregnant women were included in a higher risk category in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

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Measuring oxygen saturation in homecare.

• Authors : Palmer, Sarah Jane

Subjects: HOME care services; ISOLATION (Hospital care); NATIONAL health services

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. Aug2020, Vol. 25 Issue 8, p408-410. 3p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the use of pulse oximetry by care home staff to monitor oxygen saturation in suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (

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COVID-19 and Dentistry: Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and Its Infectivity in Clinical Settings.

• Authors : Samaranayake, Lakshman

Subjects: SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; AEROSOLS

• Source: Dental Update; Jul2020, Vol. 47 Issue 7, p600-602, 3p

• Abstract: In the last inaugural issue of the Commentary we discussed the origins of the SARS-CoV-2, the probable reasons for its emergence, ... Copyright of Dental Update is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be copied or ...

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UK survey of renal unit practices and experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Authors : Hurst, Helen; Ramsey, Sarah; Jenkins, Karen

Subjects: NURSING psychology; ANXIETY; EXPERIENTIAL learningGREAT Britain

• Source: Journal of Kidney Care; Sep2020, Vol. 5 Issue 5, p220-224, 5p

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Technology supported rehabilitation for patients of critical illness caused by COVID-19: a protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study.

• Authors : Gonçalves, Ana-Carolina; Leckie, Todd; Hunter, Alexander

Subjects: CATASTROPHIC illness; CONVALESCENCE; PATIENT aftercare

• Source: International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation. Oct2020, Vol. 27 Issue 10, p1-9. 9p.

• Abstract: Background/Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic has created the need for research on how to effectively rehabilitate patients who have been discharged ...

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COVID-19: emerging challenges in maintaining physical function in patients who have had haematopoietic cell transplants.

• Authors : Mohammed, Jaleel; Gonzales, Anne; Bakhsh, Hadeel R

Subjects: COST effectiveness; GRAFT versus host disease; HEMATOPOIETIC stem cell transplantation

• Source: International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation. Sep2020, Vol. 27 Issue 9, p1-7. 7p.

• Abstract: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which causes COVID-19, has now spread to many countries, has forced ...

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In search of a vaccine against COVID-19: implications for nursing practice.

• Authors : Boulton, Jacqueline

Subjects: NURSING -- Practice; SARS (Disease); SEQUENCE analysis

• Source: British Journal of Nursing; 9/10/2020, Vol. 29 Issue 16, p948-953, 6p

• Abstract: This article discusses the background to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The specific features of the causative pathogen (SARS-CoV-2Copyright of British Journal of Nursing is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be ...

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Biopsychopharmacosocial approach to assess impact of social distancing and isolation on mental health in older adults.

• Authors : Baker, Edward; Clark, Louise L

Subjects: MENTAL depression risk factors; PREVENTION of epidemics; COMPETENCY assessment (Law)GREAT Britain; ENGLAND

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. May2020, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p231-238. 8p.

• Abstract: It is impossible to predict or comprehend the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The UK Government's advice for vulnerable people, ...

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Use of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Authors : Gordon, Charlotte; Thompson, Abigail

Subjects: PREVENTION of communicable diseases; EPIDEMICS; GLOVESGREAT Britain

• Source: British Journal of Nursing; 7/9/2020, Vol. 29 Issue 13, p748-752, 5p

• Abstract: The article focuses on introduction to personal protective equipment (PPE) and looks at the latest guidelines in the context of nursing patients with

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Treatments for COVID-19: where are we now?

• Authors : Mendes, Aysha

Subjects: ANTIMALARIALS; ANTIVIRAL agents; CLINICAL drug trialsGREAT Britain

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. Aug2020, Vol. 25 Issue 8, p412-413. 2p.

• Abstract: The article discusses updates on studies focused on the development of treatment options for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). ...

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The Aerosol generating procedure: how a phrase lost its way within the maze of covid-19 and dentistry.

• Authors : O'Hooley, Dominic

Subjects: COVID-19; MICROLEAKAGE (Dentistry); AEROSOLS

• Source: Dental Update; Jun2020, Vol. 47 Issue 6, p471-475, 5p

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Prevención de lesiones cutáneas causadas por productos y equipos de protección personal durante COVID-19: revisión de alcance.

• Authors : da Silva Brandão, Euzeli; Mandelbaum, Maria Helena Sant Ana; Faria da Silva, Liliane

Subjects: PRESSURE ulcers; HYGIENE; INDUSTRIAL hygiene

• Source: Journal of Wound Care; 2020Supplement3, Vol. 29 Issue LatAm sup 3, p6-12, 7p

• Abstract: Sinopsis: Objetivo: Identificar, resumir y presentar las recomendaciones publicadas para prevenir lesiones cutáneas (cualquier alteración de la piel) por el uso de productos ... Copyright of Journal of Wound Care is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be ...

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COVID-19: time to rethink palliative care strategy in resource-poor settings.

• Authors : Salifu, Yakubu; Atout, Maha; Shivji, Noureen

Subjects: HEALTH services accessibility; MEDICAL care; MEDICAL needs assessmentAFRICA

• Source: International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 2020, Vol. 26 Issue 6, p268-271. 4p.

• Abstract: In the article, the author discusses the challenges faced by medical professionals in providing palliative care in poor countries, including African nations, amidst the

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Swapping drills for dressings: redeployment of dentists to community nursing.

• Authors : Johnston, Laura; Archer, Natalie; Martin, Katy

Subjects: COMMUNITY health nursing; DENTISTS; DIABETES

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. Jun2020, Vol. 25 Issue 6, p266-270. 5p.

• Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has placed increased strain on many aspects of the NHS. Dentists have been identified as having skills transferable ...

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The Effect of COVID-19 on dental foundation training applications.

• Authors : Mahmud, Ayla

Subjects: COVID-19; MEDICAL sciences; SOCIAL order

• Source: Dental Update; Oct2020, Vol. 47 Issue 9, p767-768, 2p

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COVID-19 and hand hygiene: the vital importance of hand drying.

• Authors : Gammon, John; Hunt, Julian

Subjects: BACTERIAL disease transmission; ALLERGIES; INFECTIOUS disease transmission

• Source: British Journal of Nursing; 9/24/2020, Vol. 29 Issue 17, p1003-1006, 4p

• Abstract: The significance of hand hygiene for preventing the transmission of microorganisms and reducing the spread of infection has been brought into sharp focus following the ... Copyright of British Journal of Nursing is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be ...

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Beyond the mask: a multidisciplinary reflection on palliating patients with COVID-19 receiving continuous positive airway pressure ventilation.

• Authors : Hough, Amy (); Dell, Georgia Daisy (); Blaber, Michael ()

Subjects: REACTIVE oxygen species; COMMUNICATION; HEALTH care teamsALABAMA

• Source: International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 2020, Vol. 26 Issue 7, p336-340. 5p.

• Abstract: This narrative describes the experiences of an inner city respiratory unit that was transformed to treat COVID-19 patients with continuous positive ...

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Dentistry and COVID-19 – Time to Rethink our Prescribing Patterns?

• Authors : Caplin, Robert L.

Subjects: COVID-19; DENTISTRY; OPERATIVE dentistry

• Source: Dental Update; Oct2020, Vol. 47 Issue 9, p703-704, 2p

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Impact of COVID-19 on stoma care: the experience of one team in Oxford.

• Authors : Woodhouse, Fran; Yeung, Trevor

Subjects: NURSING education; EXPERIENTIAL learning; MEDICAL appointmentsENGLAND

• Source: British Journal of Nursing; 9/10/2020, Vol. 29 Issue 16, pS4-S6, 3p

• Abstract: The article focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on stoma care. Topics discussed include the impact of COVID-19

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The Impact of COVID-19 on dental education and training.

• Authors : Doughty, Faye; Moshkun, Catherine

Subjects: COVID-19; DENTAL education; SARS-CoV-2GREAT Britain

• Source: Dental Update; Jun2020, Vol. 47 Issue 6, p527-528, 2p

• Abstract: COVID-19 has had a huge impact on dentistry. Dental care professionals work in close proximity with patients, they are therefore at ... Copyright of Dental Update is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be copied or ...

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Nutritional care in relation to COVID-19.

• Authors : Delaney, Emer

Subjects: COMORBIDITY -- Risk factors; MALNUTRITION; DIET therapyGREAT Britain

• Source: British Journal of Nursing; 10/22/2020, Vol. 29 Issue 19, p1096-1103, 8p

• Abstract: The following article was written after the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. On reflection of clinical practice ... Copyright of British Journal of Nursing is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be ...

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A professional approach to personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Authors : Rankin, Andrew

Subjects: DECISION making; DERMATOLOGIC nursing; INDUSTRIAL safety

• Source: Journal of Aesthetic Nursing; Nov2020, Vol. 9 Issue 9, p384-387, 4p

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COVID-19 and dentistry: perspectives of an unfolding pandemic.

• Authors : Samaranayake, Lakshman

Subjects: COVID-19; COVID-19 pandemic; DENTISTRY

• Source: Dental Update; Jun2020, Vol. 47 Issue 6, p531-532, 2p

• Abstract: The first of a continuing series of articles to keep the readers abreast of the current data on COVID-19 pandemic impacting ... Copyright of Dental Update is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be copied or ...

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COVID-19: what are the physical and mental challenges?

• Authors : Winter, George F

Subjects: MEDICAL personnel; MENTAL health; PERSONAL protective equipment

• Source: British Journal of Midwifery. Jun2020, Vol. 28 Issue 6, p342-343. 2p.

• Abstract: George F Winter gives an overview of the impact of the coronavirus on healthcare workers and pregnant women [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The ethics of COVID-19 vaccine trials.

• Authors : Winter, George

Subjects: CLINICAL trials; RACISM; HUMAN research subjectsWORLD Health Organization

• Source: Journal of Prescribing Practice; Dec2020, Vol. 2 Issue 12, p664-665, 2p

• Abstract: As research organisations around the world continue to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, George Winter considers the ethics of vaccination testing, ... Copyright of Journal of Prescribing Practice is the property of Mark Allen Holdings Limited and its content may not be ...

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Social prescribing: a 'natural' community-based solution.

• Authors : Howarth, Michelle; Griffiths, Alistair; da Silva, Anna

Subjects: COMMUNITY health nursing; COMMUNITY health services; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations

• Source: British Journal of Community Nursing. Jun2020, Vol. 25 Issue 6, p294-298. 5p.

• Abstract: This paper discusses social prescribing as part of the wider NHS England universal personalised care model, and it describes how community nurses can engage with ...

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'Worried sick'—the impact of COVID-19 on people living with kidney disease: findings from a patient survey.

• Authors : Sharp, Samantha; Loud, Fiona

Subjects: KIDNEY disease treatments; DISEASE susceptibility; EPIDEMICSGREAT Britain

• Source: Journal of Kidney Care; Jul2020, Vol. 5 Issue 4, p176-179, 4p, 1 Color Photograph

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Inequalities, safety culture and personalisation.

• Authors : Hajjaj, June Pembroke

Subjects: TRANSCULTURAL medical care; CULTURAL identity; COVID-19

• Source: British Journal of Midwifery. Jan2021, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p45-47. 3p.

• Abstract: COVID-19 has unmasked the prevalence of racial inequality still experienced in healthcare systems around the globe. June Pembroke Hajjaj shares her ...

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