Training needs of community nurses in the assessment and management of urinary continence.
The wide-ranging and demanding role of community nurses is widely recognised. They need to be able to assess and manage a multitude of medical symptoms, general health issues and social factors. As a result, it is essential to have an expansive knowledge base as a starting point. However, the challe...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Community Nursing Vol. 31; no. 5; pp. 206 - 213 |
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| Formato: | pictorial Journal Article |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
May2026
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