Clinical
Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.
Care of an infant born with a cleft palate: a case study
Why you should read this article: • To be aware that orofacial clefts are the most common facial congenital abnormalities in humans • To read a case study presenting an overview of the care provided for an infant born with a cleft palate • To recognise the vital role of children’s nurses in supporting family-centred care Orofacial clefts are the most common facial congenital abnormalities in humans. Their management is complex due to a range of immediate and ongoing challenges. These include breathing, feeding, speech, hearing and dental issues. This article uses a case study approach to outline these challenges for a patient who was born with a cleft palate. The case is followed by a discussion of contemporary evidence-based care. The article focuses on family-centred care and multidisciplinary teamwork, and the author also details the central role of the children’s nurse.
Nasogastric tube safety in children cared for in the community: evidence re-examined
A revised approach is proposed in which nurses can use checks other than nasogastric aspirate pH testing
App for non-mental health nurses to assess needs, risks of children and young people
Overview of project to develop app to assess mental health needs, risks of children and young people
Oral and dental health promotion for children’s nurses
Opportunistic dental advice should be provided to help prevent early onset dental disease
Supporting children, young people and families to self-manage atopic eczema
Learn about strategies nurses can use to help families manage atopic eczema
Central precocious puberty: assessment and diagnosis
Testing and diagnosis in children and how to approach the decision to treat
Exploring the implementation of key nursing roles in children’s cardiac services
This study informed RCN guidance for career pathways and competences that reflect changing needs
Food allergy: a proposed new tool to help children and young people self-manage
Advice on guiding discussions on food allergy management with patients and families
Evaluation of an independent domestic violence advocate post in a children’s hospital
Findings from having a pilot domestic violence advocate post based in a children’s hospital
Developing a nurse-led salbutamol weaning pathway for asthma or viral-induced wheeze
Pathway improved confidence in nurses’ ability to provide care for children and young people
Craniopagus: a proposed nursing care protocol
Increase your awareness of a rare condition in which identical twins are joined at the head
Adultification: risk factors, harmful effects and implications for nursing practice
Strategies to prevent children and young people being perceived as older than they are