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The use of Biofeedback in Clinical Virtual Reality: The INTREPID Project
Published on: November 12, 2009
Abstract:
Community i.v. therapy services can be of significant benefit to both patients and the NHS. They can prevent hospital admissions and facilitate early discharge, improve patient safety by reducing the risk of infection and improve choice by enabling patients to stay in their homes. However, the availability, standard and uniformity of these services varies throughout the UK. This article describes the benefits of delivering i.v. therapy in the community and provides guidance for nurses on setting up a service.
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