Evidence and Practice
A qualitative systematic review of the factors that influence prescribing decisions by nurse independent prescribers in primary care
Working together to achieve better outcomes for patients with heart failure
Skin infections
Clinical
A qualitative systematic review of the factors that influence prescribing decisions by...
This article aims to understand the factors that influence nurse independent prescribers’...
Working together to achieve better outcomes for patients with heart failure
The prevalence of long-term health conditions is increasing as the population ages...
Diabesity prevention programme in primary care
‘Diabesity’, a term that combines diabetes and obesity, is the new epidemic in healthcare...
Health service factors that affect adherence to tuberculosis treatment in Ghana
Most of the global cases of tuberculosis (TB) are found in Asia and Africa. This is largely...
The barriers to healthcare encountered by single homeless people
Homelessness is complex and has implications for every part of a homeless person’s life...
Role of leadership behaviours in safeguarding supervision: a literature review
Effective safeguarding supervision reduces risk to children and young people while...
CPD articles
Skin infections
This article outlines the issues involved in assessing and managing people who present with...
Improving interpretation of spirometry for better diagnosis
Spirometry is the most widely used pulmonary function test. It is useful for identifying...
Insulin safety: avoiding mistakes and reducing risk
Insulin is a powerful glucose-lowering agent which can save lives and have a significant...
Skin infestations
Infestations can be found on the skin or cause skin reactions. There are many types of skin...
How to write a reflective practice case study
As evidence and experience play an important role in underpinning primary healthcare,...
Smoking cessation
The health burden of smoking tobacco is well documented and it is known to kill more than...
Research focus
Advice on sleep position and foetal movement links to stillbirth
Links between sleep position and foetal movement prior to stillbirth
Blended feeds in children and young people
Aspects of blended feeds in children and young people are explored through the following...
The ‘Angelina Jolie effect’
Three studies evaluating the effect of the film star’s disclosure that she was a carrier of...
Tattoos and piercings
Three recent studies identify the affects tattoos and body piercings have on the nursing...
Mindfulness
Three studies on mindfulness-based therapy, recommended for depression management and other...
Music festivals and public health
Three recent summaries analyse the effects music festivals, such as Glastonbury, have on...