Clinical
Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.
Family members’ and carers’ perceptions of palliative care provided by district nurses
This literature review identifies the challenges of delivering consistent palliative care
Identifying barriers to engaging older adults with primary care sexual health services
Despite the prevalent cultural stereotype that people’s sexual activity declines or ceases as they grow older, adults in the UK remain sexually active throughout later life. This review of the literature investigates the factors influencing older adults’ engagement with primary care sexual health services and makes recommendations about potential interventions.
Nurse-led advanced cardiovascular assessment: a case study
A study of the process of diagnosing a patient and other factors
Preparedness of practitioners to care for people with motor neurone disease at home
Qualitative study on how health and social care staff perceived their preparedness
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 and Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group. The projects demonstrate how a robust strategy can empower practice nurses (PNs) to change practice and provide a sustainable way forward in appraisals, revalidation and continuous professional development. The project encompassed clinical supervision and its value for PN teams and contributions to appraisal. The projects trained a sufficient number of appraisers for PNs across the geographical areas involved to be able to access an appraiser local to them. The appraisal portfolio developed for the projects has been adopted by many PNs who want to use a system that is easy to access and is an alternative to online portfolios.
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
Pre-registration nurse placements in general practice: the picture so far
A scoping review of ten years of literature examined pre-registration nurse placements
Continuity of care for adults who have been diagnosed with congenital heart disease
The needs and challenges of people with CHD in the community and primary care
Assessing the needs of young carers and young adult carers in a London borough
Steps need to be taken to meet the statutory duties of identifying and assessing such carers