An exploration of the hydration care of older people: a qualitative study.

Background: Older adults are more susceptible to water imbalance and ensuring they drink sufficiently is a complex and challenging issue for nurses. The factors that promote adequate hydration and the barriers which prevent older people from drinking are not well understood.

Objective: This study aimed to understand the complexity of issues associated with the hydration and hydration care of older people.

Developing a new treatment device: how to get an idea to the marketplace.

A good idea does not inevitably lead to successful innovation; it needs additional "drivers" and coherent activity of a specialized team. The initial idea needs proof-of-concept and prototype testing. Alongside, market review must anticipate future need and competitors, and ensure that no current patents are infringed.