Evidence and Practice

Clinical

The role of the primary care network mental health practitioner in working with service users with depression: a service evaluation

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 – challenges and solutions

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 advanced clinical practitioners in general practice

Advance care planning: a qualitative study into its use by clinical practitioners

Exploring the views and experiences of advanced clinical practitioners in general practice

Administration route of progesterone in combined HRT as a predictor of breast cancer risk in menopausal women: a review

Menopause: literature review exploring breast cancer risk associated with combined HRT

Administration of progesterone in combined hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women

Addressing staffing shortages: benefits and challenges of employing newly registered nurses in general practice settings

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

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

Non-insulin-based treatment for type 2 diabetes

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Initiating non-insulin-based treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes: a practical guide

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

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

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

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

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

Image shows the contents of a hoarder's home

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

Young woman with eating disorder

How to treat eating disorders in primary care

Three studies highlight the growing incidence of eating disorders in primary care

Computer artwork depicts an MRI brain scan revealing the effects of a stroke, showing a blood clot. Upper limb impairment, which occurs in a majority of strokes and requires rehabilitation, is reviewed in three research papers.

Upper limb rehabilitation following a stroke

Rehabilitation for upper limb impairment, which occurs in a majority of strokes, is reviewed

Picture shows two people playing drums and cymbals while others look on. The Haynes Centre is a specialist dementia day care centre for Haringey residents with moderate to severe dementia.

Dementia therapy through music

Three studies examine the benefits of music-based therapies for people with dementia

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