Evidence and Practice
Understanding the benefits of the district nurse specialist practitioner qualification
Facebook as a conduit for population health messaging
How to discuss the human papillomavirus infection with patients in primary care
Clinical
Understanding the benefits of the district nurse specialist practitioner qualification
A reflection on the importance of post-graduate education in district nursing
Facebook as a conduit for population health messaging
Advice and suggestions about how to develop the social media platform in practice areas
The role of the nurse in supporting patients with asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nurses supporting patients with asthma should be aware of guidelines and new recommendations
Hepatitis A infection: public health management and the role of the primary care nurse
Working with public health is an important aspect of reducing transmission
Evaluating sleep quality in patients with hypertension
Discussion of sleep quality should form part of the overall lifestyle advice for patients
Exploring the attitudes and behaviours of community nurses towards patient self-care
A focus on self-care must be integral to the function and purpose of community nursing
CPD articles
How to discuss the human papillomavirus infection with patients in primary care
An overview of HPV, including its types, transmission, links to cancer and testing
Supporting people with dementia who mobilise excessively around and outside of the home
People with dementia who mobilise around and outside the home can present challenges
How to support nursing students to develop community care planning skills
Nurses and nursing students should learn the principles of effective care planning
Ethical challenges in delivering person-centred care
Exploring normative ethics and teleological ethics and how they are applied in everyday care
How to make clear and compelling written arguments: advice for nurses
In healthcare clearly formulated arguments can mean nurses’ efforts are directed effectively
Dengue fever
Nurses involved in travel health should be aware of the signs of dengue fever and what to do
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