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2008 [ 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 ]
Please see below for the latest press releases from the Journal of Advanced Nursing. If you would like any further information on any of the press releases, please contact Annette Whibley at Wizard Communications.
Overweight women find healthcare access and attitudes a constant struggle
Women who are overweight and obese can find accessing healthcare difficult and stressful, according to research in the Journal of Advanced Nursing (64:2).
23 October 2008
Major research project highlights the changing face of nurses in films over the last 100 years
An extensive study of how the nursing profession has been portrayed in films over the last century has shown that unflattering stereotypes are becoming less common and nurses are now being portrayed in a more positive light.
08 October 2008
Tsunami survivors experienced complex trauma and grieving process says new study
People who survived the Indian Ocean tsunami or lost loved ones in the disaster went through a complex process of trauma and grief, according to research published in the latest Journal of Advanced Nursing.
10 September 2008
Anxiety and Eating Problems in Teenagers
Nearly one in five teenagers admit eating problems,
but anxiety is a bigger problem than appearance
04 June 2008
Menopausal women need better healthcare and community support in rural areas
Good social support and reliable information are essential for women who find menopause an intense and life-altering experience, especially if they live in rural areas where health services are patchy or inaccessible. That’s the key finding from research published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, 61.5.
20 February 2008
Family members do not always adhere to their deceased relatives' wishes regarding organ donation
Family members are sometimes unable to carry out their relative’s wish to donate organs when they die, because of conflicting feelings between making a gift of life and protecting the body of the deceased, according to research in Journal of Advanced Nursing 61.2.
07 February 2008
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