World COPD Day – 15 November 2023
For World COPD Day on 15 November, we are encouraging people to record their physical activity in miles, minutes of activity, or steps and share using #WorldCOPDDayBatonPass
Be the difference in digital heart health
Digital technology is developing at a rapid rate and new digital technology can be used to support those diagnosed with a health condition. The rapid rate of technological advancement means that there are many questions unanswered about digital technology and…
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Eilidh Holmes: ENU Student nurse takes action to provide urgent medical care
Embodying the spirit of being an ENU difference maker, second year adult nursing student Eilidh Holmes recently provided urgent medical care to a man found injured in a local street. Sadly, due to the severity of his injuries, the man…
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Conquering the Peaks – Scaling Mera Peak and a Ph.D. Proposal
By Devi Kandel, Lecturer in Adult Nursing Introduction In this blog, I am going to embark on a metaphorical journey, drawing parallels between my summiting the majestic Mera peak, earlier this year, and the strenuous task of crafting a Ph.D. proposal!…
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Shortlist Success at Student Nursing Times Awards
The Postgraduate Certificate in Neonatal Care has been shortlisted in the Education Provider of the Year (post-registration) category of the Student Nursing Times Award 2023. The programme is the only in neonatal education in the UK to be shortlisted, testament…
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Edinburgh Napier lecturer receives the Merit Award from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) established the Merit Award in 2008 to recognise and celebrate the excellence of its members. Peers can submit nominations for those who they consider have contributed to the profession in an innovative way….
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ENU staff recognised for making a social difference
The Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards celebrates the partnerships between business, third-sector or public-sector organisations and academia. The annual event recognises, rewards, and celebrates the impacts achieved through these exciting collaborations that enrich society and support sustainable and inclusive economic growth….
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Exploring Vaccine hesitancy for COVID-19 amongst the Scottish health force
Previous efforts to vaccinate healthcare staff against influenza have not always reached their uptake targets. Little was known about similar hesitancy (delays or refusal) around the COVID-19 vaccine among the Scottish health force. However, given the role of health workers…
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Physiotherapy Students Developing Their Web-Side Manner
A need for health care professionals to become familiar with digital health is increasing. The digital transformation of our healthcare system can increase the quality, accessibility, affordability, efficiency and individuality of the care we provide. The Chartered Society Of Physiotherapy…
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Gaps have been identified in respiratory teaching within pre-registration nurse education
It seems self-evident that in order to successfully treat people with acute and chronic diseases related to breathing, nurses need fundamental clinical skills around conducting respiratory assessment and care. But recent research led by Dr Nicola Roberts, Associate Professor at…
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