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Support workers and nursing associates as coaches (2019)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2019). Support workers and nursing associates as coaches. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 13(01), 44-46. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2019.13.1.44

This article examines the important role that support workers and nursing associates play in being a coach for other less experienced team members. There is a difference between being a coach and being a mentor and this will be explored. The requirem... Read More about Support workers and nursing associates as coaches.

SWOT : what is it all about and how do you use it? (2018)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2018). SWOT : what is it all about and how do you use it?. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 12(12), 617-619. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2018.12.12.617

This article examines the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats analysis tool commonly known as SWOT and how support workers can use this in decision-making, problem-solving and in identifying where changes in clinical practice are needed.... Read More about SWOT : what is it all about and how do you use it?.

How and why to write your article and get it published (2018)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2018). How and why to write your article and get it published. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 12(10), 503-505. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2018.12.10.503

Within this article the author sets out the basic principles which will assist the aspiring writer to become published author. Areas discussed are why you should write and be published, where to send your article, content and finally the importance o... Read More about How and why to write your article and get it published.

The SBAR communication framework : for when you need action (2018)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2018). The SBAR communication framework : for when you need action. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 12(9), 450-453. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2018.12.9.450

This article examines the communication framework known as SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation). High quality communication between members of the multi-disciplinary team is vital within health and social care. Support workers hav... Read More about The SBAR communication framework : for when you need action.

How to prepare and deliver a good presentation : general principles for success (2018)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2018). How to prepare and deliver a good presentation : general principles for success. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 12(8), 394-397. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2018.12.8.394

The author has more than 14 years' experience in higher education, supporting students in delivering presentations for assessment and in marking across all levels up to masters, and as an external examiner. This article examines and highlights the ge... Read More about How to prepare and deliver a good presentation : general principles for success.

How SMART are your patient goals? (2018)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2018). How SMART are your patient goals?. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 12(5), 233-235. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2018.12.5.233

As a follow-up to ‘understanding the nursing process’ (Stonehouse, 2017), this article examines the importance of goal-setting within the planning stage of the nursing process. The acronym ‘SMART’ will be explored, to help guide the support worker in... Read More about How SMART are your patient goals?.

How to write a good essay : general principles for success (2018)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2018). How to write a good essay : general principles for success. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 12(6), 292-295. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2018.12.6.292

The author has more than 14 years’ experience in higher education, supporting students in essaywriting and in marking across all levels up to masters, and as an external examiner. This article examines and highlights the general principles which wi... Read More about How to write a good essay : general principles for success.

How to identify and support your anxious patient (2018)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2018). How to identify and support your anxious patient. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 12(4), 186-188. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2018.12.4.186

This article examines the importance of identifying the anxious patient and how to support them. Recognition of physical signs will be explained. The important areas of giving enough time, developing a therapeutic relationship, always acting in the p... Read More about How to identify and support your anxious patient.

Knowing the team around your patient (2018)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, D. (2018). Knowing the team around your patient. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 12(3), 139-141. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2018.12.3.139

There are many different professionals who all contribute to the health and support of patients. Understanding each one’s different specialty is important, so that support workers know who the patient needs to be involved in their care—and when.... Read More about Knowing the team around your patient.