Understanding Quality in Health and Social Care: Stakeholder Roles, Standards, Measurement, and Service User Contributions
Introduction Quality in health and social care settings is a multifaceted concept that underpins the delivery of effective, safe, and person-centred services. As a ...
Hospice Support in Dementia Care: Necessity, Sufficiency, and Effectiveness
Introduction This essay explores the role of hospice support in dementia care, evaluating whether it is necessary, if current care models are sufficient, and ...
What Are the Wider Determinants of Health and Well-Being? Examples and Their Influence on Care Needs in a Geriatric Hospital Setting
Introduction This essay explores the wider determinants of health and well-being, focusing on their relevance to care delivery within a geriatric hospital setting from ...
Physiological Changes and Their Impact on Physical and Wellbeing Outcomes Following a Stroke: A Case Study of Mr Bayani Grigoryan
Introduction This essay explores the physiological changes associated with a stroke and their consequent impact on the physical signs, symptoms, and overall wellbeing of ...
How Do People Manage Dementia?
Introduction Dementia is a progressive condition characterized by the decline in cognitive function, affecting memory, reasoning, and communication, and often leading to significant challenges ...
Briefing Report: Quality Systems in a Health and Social Care Environment
Introduction This briefing report examines the critical role of quality systems within health and social care environments, focusing on their impact, barriers to delivery, ...
Clinicians’ Fear of Litigation as a Key Influence in the Rising Caesarean Section Rates
Introduction The global rise in caesarean section (CS) rates over recent decades has become a significant concern within midwifery and obstetric care. While CS ...
Canadian Jamaican Culture and Healthcare Needs and Challenges in a Client’s Home as a Personal Support Worker
Introduction This essay explores the intersection of Canadian Jamaican culture and the specific healthcare needs and challenges encountered by Personal Support Workers (PSWs) when ...
PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
Introduction Children in healthcare settings, whether admitted for short-term treatment or long-term care, present unique challenges and requirements that must be addressed to ensure ...
Diagnostic Imaging across Scales in Asthma: What Can We Learn?
Introduction Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions worldwide, characterised by airway inflammation, hyperresponsiveness, and reversible airflow obstruction. Its heterogeneity—manifesting in phenotypes such ...
