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The effect of nurse-to-patient ratios on nurse-sensitive patient outcomes in acute specialist units : a systematic review and meta-analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Driscoll, A., Grant, M., Carroll, D., Dalton, S., Deaton, C., Jones, I., …Astin, F. (2017). The effect of nurse-to-patient ratios on nurse-sensitive patient outcomes in acute specialist units : a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 17(1), 6-22. https://doi.org/10.1177/1474515117721561

Background: Nurses are pivotal in the provision of high quality care in acute hospitals. The impact that nursing shortages have on the quality of care provided to patients in hospital can have disastrous consequences. In light of this, a review of th... Read More about The effect of nurse-to-patient ratios on nurse-sensitive patient outcomes in acute specialist units : a systematic review and meta-analysis.

A core curriculum for the continuing professional development of nurses working in cardiovascular settings : Developed by the Education Committee of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (CCNAP) on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology (2015)
Journal Article
Astin, F., Carroll, D., De Geest, S., Fernandez-Oliver, A., Holt, J., Hinterbuchner, L., …Uchmanowicz, I. (2015). A core curriculum for the continuing professional development of nurses working in cardiovascular settings : Developed by the Education Committee of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (CCNAP) on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 14(S2), S1-S17. https://doi.org/10.1177/1474515115580905

Education for nurses working in cardiovascular care: A european survey (2014)
Journal Article
Astin, F., Carroll, D., De Geest, S., Martensson, J., Jones, I., Hunterbuchner, L., …Timmins, F. (2014). Education for nurses working in cardiovascular care: A european survey. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 13(6), 532-540. https://doi.org/10.1177/1474515113514864

Background: Nurses represent the largest sector of the workforce caring for people with cardiovascular disease in Europe. Little is known about the post-registration education provided to nurses working within this speciality. The aim of this descrip... Read More about Education for nurses working in cardiovascular care: A european survey.

Patients' perspectives on the educational preparation of cardiac nurses (2014)
Journal Article
Albarran, J., Jones, I., Lockyer, L., Manns, S., Cox, H., & Thompson, D. (2014). Patients' perspectives on the educational preparation of cardiac nurses. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 13(5), 451-458. https://doi.org/10.1177/1474515113507166

Background: Over the last two decades the UK health service has endeavoured to place patient and public involvement at the heart of its modernisation agenda. Despite these aspirations the role of patients in the development of nursing curricula remai... Read More about Patients' perspectives on the educational preparation of cardiac nurses.

Heart failure and the need for high quality end of life care (2013)
Journal Article
Price, A., & Jones, I. (2013). Heart failure and the need for high quality end of life care. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 8(7), 332-337. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2013.8.7.332

This paper provides the reader with an overview of the disease trajectory associated with heart failure, exploring the need for adequate end-of-life care provision in this patient group. Barriers to providing successful end-of-life care are discussed... Read More about Heart failure and the need for high quality end of life care.

Diagnosis, prognosis and awareness of dying in nursing homes : towards the Gold Standard? (2013)
Journal Article
Johnson, M., Attree, M., Jones, I., Al Gamal, E., & Garbutt, D. (2014). Diagnosis, prognosis and awareness of dying in nursing homes : towards the Gold Standard?. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 9(2), 95-105. https://doi.org/10.1111/opn.12024

Background. In Western society and increasingly elsewhere, death has become medicalised and ‘hospitalised’ even when people are enduring deteriorating terminal conditions such as dementia and heart failure. In an attempt to rationalise and dignify th... Read More about Diagnosis, prognosis and awareness of dying in nursing homes : towards the Gold Standard?.

Self management of long term conditions: A literature review (2013)
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Hardiker, N., Grant, M., & Jones, I. (2013). Self management of long term conditions: A literature review

A number of policy documents have been published recently that support the principle of self care and self management and call for ‘implementation’. Partners across the north west of England are working together, through the development of a pilot se... Read More about Self management of long term conditions: A literature review.

Circulatory shock part 2 : Nursing management (2012)
Journal Article
Jones, I., & Rushton, M. (2012). Circulatory shock part 2 : Nursing management. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 7(12), 580-585. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2012.7.12.580

In the second part of this series on circulatory shock, the authors provide a general overview of the acute nursing management of patients experiencing circulatory shock. The holistic dimension in the care of these patients is also considered.

Circulatory shock part 1 : Overview, causes and types (2012)
Journal Article
Jones, I., & Rushton, M. (2012). Circulatory shock part 1 : Overview, causes and types. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 7(11), 528-533. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2012.7.11.528

This article, the first in a series of two, provides an introduction to the subject of circulatory shock. It discusses the definition of shock, its pathophysiology and incidence, and discusses its different causes. The second part of the series will... Read More about Circulatory shock part 1 : Overview, causes and types.

Developing competence in cardiac care through the use of blended learning: course members' and mentors' accounts (2011)
Journal Article
Iley, K., McInulty, L., Jones, I., Yorke, J., & Johnson, M. (2011). Developing competence in cardiac care through the use of blended learning: course members' and mentors' accounts. Nurse Education Today, 31(4), 323-327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2010.06.009

The use of blended learning to develop the clinical knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals is increasing. This paper reports the qualitative findings from an evaluation of a blended learning course designed to equip registered nurses with... Read More about Developing competence in cardiac care through the use of blended learning: course members' and mentors' accounts.

Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations (2011)
Thesis
Maharmeh, M. Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the decision making of coronary care nurses in acute situations. More specifically, the study explored how coronary care nurses take their decisions and what are the factors that underpin those decisions. Ba... Read More about Coronary care nurses : developing an understanding of the decision making process in acute situations.

A description of the characteristics of patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes admitted to different settings in the 1990s (2008)
Journal Article
Jones, I., Flather, M., Johnson, M., Barrow, S., & Thompson, D. (2008). A description of the characteristics of patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes admitted to different settings in the 1990s. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 24(5), 286-294. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2008.01.005

Background: Little is known about the characteristics of patients who were admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU) in the 1990s with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes (ACS) compared with those admitted to medical and cardiology wards in h... Read More about A description of the characteristics of patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes admitted to different settings in the 1990s.

Evaluation of the British Heart Foundation. (2008)
Journal Article
Jones, I., McNulty, L., Iley, K., Yorke, J., & Johnson, M. (2008). Evaluation of the British Heart Foundation

An evaluation of an innovative 'blended learning' (on line and workshops) approach to the provision of advanced cardiac care training to non-specialist and specialist cardiac care nurses

What is the role of the coronary care nurse? A review of the literature (2008)
Journal Article
Jones, I., & Johnson, M. (2008). What is the role of the coronary care nurse? A review of the literature. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 7(3), 163-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2007.09.005

Background: The role of the coronary care nurse has often been described based on anecdotal evidence. However in a research conscious society it is vital that this important role is able to be defined using research findings. This paper explores the... Read More about What is the role of the coronary care nurse? A review of the literature.

Primary PCI and the role of the 'thrombolysis nurse' : Threat or opportunity (2007)
Journal Article
Gamon, R., Jones, I., Whitmore, J., Charnley, L., & Coleman, L. (2007). Primary PCI and the role of the 'thrombolysis nurse' : Threat or opportunity. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 2(12), 580-587. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2007.2.12.27734

While particular titles and job roles vary, acute cardiac nurses or ‘thrombolysis nurses’ have been highly influential in ensuring patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction receive thrombolysis therapy with the minimum delay. If primar... Read More about Primary PCI and the role of the 'thrombolysis nurse' : Threat or opportunity.