Evidence and Practice
A qualitative study of the preparedness of practitioners to care for people with motor neurone disease in their homes
Dementia therapy through music
Invasive meningococcal infection
Clinical
A qualitative study of the preparedness of practitioners to care for people with motor...
Motor neurone disease (MND) results in disabilities that affect most activities in daily...
Invasive meningococcal infection
An understanding of the need for immunisation against meningitis is essential in primary care
The lived experience of women with faecal incontinence after childbirth
Bringing together women’s perspectives using a thematic synthesis
Reflections on appraisal training for practice nurses
This article reflects on the value and outcomes of two projects commissioned by NHS England...
Supporting adolescents with type 1 diabetes in transition from child to adult services
This literature review considers the personal and practice implications
Adoption of technology-enabled care for patients with respiratory conditions
A look at the benefits of giving clinicians and patients access to technology-enabled care
CPD articles
Tracheostomy care in community settings
Risks associated with tracheostomy cannot be eliminated, but they can be addressed
Continuing professional development: lymphoma in primary care
This article summarises the diagnosis, treatment and long-term consequences of lymphoma
Understanding the health risks of varicella zoster virus in pregnancy
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a common illness that causes varicella (chickenpox) and...
Increasing use of long-acting contraception in primary care
Long-acting, reversible contraception is a safe and effective way to control fertility,...
Migraine in primary care: myths, management and medication overuse
This article is aimed at primary care nurses and covers the presentation of migraine across...
Managing patients with multimorbidity
Multimorbidity is becoming an increasing problem with more patients having two or more long-...
Research focus
Dementia therapy through music
Three studies examine the benefits of music-based therapies for people with dementia
Sleep health and insomnia treatment options
A look at three studies relating to sleep health, insomnia and cognitive behavioural therapy
Parkrun promotes physical activity and community spirit
Three studies explore the benefits of parkrun, a free 5km event held weekly around the UK
Social prescribing offers options and support
Three studies examine how social prescribing promotes a health and social care partnership
Care of children dependent on long-term ventilation
Three studies examine the rise in long-term ventilation to support respiratory function
Examining the effects of knife crime on health services
Three studies explore the prevalence of knife crime in London on children and young people