{"title":"Going for goal","authors":"Sean Boyle","doi":"10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.251","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":482974,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Healthcare Assistants","volume":"32 28","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141685569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Autism and the HCA: the nature, impact and legacy of the","authors":"Chris Barber","doi":"10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.265","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.265","url":null,"abstract":"This series of articles will explore the neurodivergent condition of autism from a range of different perspectives. This seventh article will explore the Autism Act (2009) , its impact on the lives of autistic people and the UK government's current strategy.","PeriodicalId":482974,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Healthcare Assistants","volume":"5 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141684548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Medical management 1: the principles","authors":"Ian Peate","doi":"10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.252","url":null,"abstract":"This article is the first in a series of articles that aim to provide the healthcare assistant (HCA) and assistant practitioner (AP) with insight regarding the management of medicines (medicines management). Articles in the series will explore the principles of medicine management as they relate to the roles and responsibilities of HCAs and APs. The initial focus of the series centres on the aspects of medicine management that are crucial for the safe administration of medicines, while subsequent articles will explore specific scenarios related to medicine administration, supplemented by a variety of case studies. Articles 1–6 will discuss the principles of medicine management related to the role and function of the HCA and AP.","PeriodicalId":482974,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Healthcare Assistants","volume":"4 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141684172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Activities of living, 7: personal cleansing and dressing","authors":"Ian Peate","doi":"10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.258","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.258","url":null,"abstract":"Personal cleansing and dressing are integral components within the broader framework of the activities of living. Understanding how and why these activities are essential for maintaining hygiene, promoting health and fostering socio-psychological wellbeing will help the healthcare assistant (HCA) and assistant practitioner (AP) recognise their influence on an individual's overall quality of life. Developing and addressing the factors that may affect an individual's ability to conduct their own personal cleansing and dressing are key for the promotion of independence and wellbeing.","PeriodicalId":482974,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Healthcare Assistants","volume":"11 s2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141688591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"University financial crisis puts nursing courses at risk, warns Royal College of Nursing","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.287","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.287","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":482974,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Healthcare Assistants","volume":"41 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141687652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Communicating with D/deaf patients","authors":"Ian Peate","doi":"10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.271","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.271","url":null,"abstract":"While healthcare assistants and assistants practitioners frequently engage in prolonged and routine interactions with patients, they often feel ill-equipped when communicating with individuals who have hearing loss. This article seeks to shed light on these communication challenges and propose strategies for enhancement. The article emphasises some of the inequities that D/deaf people may face. Resolution of such inequities will require adjustments from both individuals and organisations, both of which must prioritise patient care as the central focus for change.","PeriodicalId":482974,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Healthcare Assistants","volume":"25 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141684624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Making the most of libraries, part 5: evaluating information using the CRAAP Test","authors":"Alan Chalkley","doi":"10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.284","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.284","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":482974,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Healthcare Assistants","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141687002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Care Certificate 2: your personal development","authors":"Peter Ellis","doi":"10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.278","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2024.18.7.278","url":null,"abstract":"This paper provides an overview of what HCAs need to understand about developing in their role, which is the second standard of the care certificate.","PeriodicalId":482974,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Healthcare Assistants","volume":"10 39","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141684242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding compassionate leadership","authors":"Vinice Thomas","doi":"10.12968/bjha.2024.18.3.104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2024.18.3.104","url":null,"abstract":"In a culture of compassion and care, the benefits to the individual and the organisation are vast—these include: creating a positive working environment; staff wellbeing; high morale; engaged workforce; and commitment to the organisation. All these factors will ultimately lead to a high quality of care for patients, and a better patient experience and outcomes. The challenges faced by society and the workforce today heighten our need for compassionate leaders across health and social care. A compassionate leader is an individual who embodies care, kindness, consideration, wisdom and integrity in their treatment of themselves and others. The article looks at compassionate leadership—its definition, characteristics, and traits. While the benefits are well documented in the literature, this article discusses the challenges that compassionate leaders may encounter and how best to support their development accordingly. The importance of self-awareness and self-care is vital to sustain the energy levels and effectiveness of the compassionate leader. Compassionate leadership has the ability to make individuals feel supported, valued and dignified. It is the author's view that it is one of the most important leadership styles within 21st century health care.","PeriodicalId":482974,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Healthcare Assistants","volume":"23 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140267747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Making the most of libraries, part 3: searching the internet","authors":"Anna Shipway","doi":"10.12968/bjha.2024.18.3.101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2024.18.3.101","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":482974,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Healthcare Assistants","volume":"38 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140267557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}