Background People living in care and nursing homes are vulnerable individuals with
complex needs; therefore, a wide array of nursing competence is needed to ensure their …

Aim To define both competencies and envisaged outcomes for registered nurses in
expanded roles in Swiss nursing homes to be implemented and evaluated within a new …

Background Multi-morbidity, poly-pharmacy and cognitive impairment leave many old
patients in a frail condition with a high risk of adverse outcomes if proper health care is not …

Abstract Background In Norway, as in many Western countries, a shift from institutional care
to home care is taking place. Our knowledge is limited regarding which needs for nursing …

Aims and objectives To explore registered nurses' experiences of medication errors and
patient safety in home care. Background The focus of care for older patients has shifted from …

Aims and objectives To examine the content and reported psychometric properties of
instruments for assessing nurses' palliative care knowledge and skills in specialised …

Aims and objectives To identify and consolidate the available evidence about nursing‐
related competencies for home‐based care. Background Over recent years, the demand for …

In 2012, after several high-profile cases of poor quality care in England and concerns about
a lack of compassion and a need to refocus on values, the Department of Health in England …

Introduction: palliative care is a multidisciplinary approach which is focused on both the
patient and their family. Therefore, the objectives of the study is to assess the knowledge …

Background Due to the growing population of older people across the world, providing safe
and effective care is an increasing concern. Older persons in need for hospitalisation often …