
Evidence and Practice

Preceptorship for newly registered nurses in general practice
Advance care planning: a qualitative study into its use by clinical practitioners
Clinical
Primary care network mental health practitioner role with service users with depression
Evaluation shows MHP role increases access to support, cuts pressure on GPs and improves collaboration
Preceptorship for newly registered nurses in general practice
Recommendations on making preceptorship a constructive time for all involved
Advance care planning: a qualitative study into its use by clinical practitioners
Exploring the views and experiences of advanced clinical practitioners in general practice
Menopause: literature review exploring breast cancer risk associated with combined HRT
Administration of progesterone in combined hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women
Benefits and challenges of employing newly registered nurses in general practice
Newly registered nurses are vital for long-term sustainability but experience is important
Yellow fever vaccination: the importance of taking a cardiac surgery history
Which people are more at risk of potentially serious adverse side effects of this travel vaccination?
CPD articles
Type 2 diabetes: initiating non-insulin-based treatment in adults
Practical advice and useful resources to help nurses support their patients
Psoriasis: optimising patients’ quality of life in primary and community care settings
Nurses' role in supporting patients to self-manage the condition so adverse effects can be minimised
Initiating insulin therapy in adults with type 2 diabetes: a practical guide
Tips on how to select an appropriate regimen, overcome resistance and minimise side effects
Perinatal mental health issues: early recognition and management in primary care
It is vital to be able to identify red flags and feel confident about offering emotional support
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: reducing the risk of winter exacerbations
How to undertake a comprehensive review and interventions that community and primary care nurses can make
Research focus
How primary care nurses can identify and manage self-harm
Primary care nurses need to be able to identify and manage self-harm. This research focus explores high risk groups and management strategies
How can community and primary care nurses support and treat people with hoarding...
Three studies highlight the complexity of this disorder – and the provision of treatment
How to ensure better integrated care
Three recent studies look at methods to facilitate greater integrated care
How to treat eating disorders in primary care
Three studies highlight the growing incidence of eating disorders in primary care
Upper limb rehabilitation following a stroke
Rehabilitation for upper limb impairment, which occurs in a majority of strokes, is reviewed
Dementia therapy through music
Three studies examine the benefits of music-based therapies for people with dementia