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.
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Facebook as a conduit for population health messaging
Advice and suggestions about how to develop the social media platform in practice areas
02 Sep 2020
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
22 Jul 2020
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
01 Jul 2020
Evaluating sleep quality in patients with hypertension
Discussion of sleep quality should form part of the overall lifestyle advice for patients
17 Jun 2020
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
10 Jun 2020
Preventing measles outbreaks: a global health challenge
The role of policymakers and governments in preventing outbreaks
13 May 2020
Using play to educate children about asthma
Improving asthma knowledge among children and their families
06 May 2020
Can general practice nurses increase the uptake of long-acting reversible contraception?
A systematic review of accessibility barriers
29 Apr 2020
An evaluation of group safeguarding supervision in health visiting practice
Its delivery must be effective and support practitioners to explore and analyse practice
22 Apr 2020
How to ensure a successful general practice nursing placement
The benefits of and the barriers from the perspective and experience of a mentor and student
01 Apr 2020
What are the benefits of nurse-led triage in primary care?
Ensuring your practice is based on the latest available evidence
11 Mar 2020
Uncovering the hidden workload involved in providing cancer care in the community
Challenges that primary care and community staff experience in caring for people with cancer
12 Feb 2020
Exploring the effectiveness of a brief health promotion intervention in an urgent...
Addressing modifiable risk factors to prevent long-term conditions
05 Feb 2020
How to manage PVL-associated Staphylococcus aureus infections in primary care
Health protection and primary care teams should work together to carry out a risk assessment
23 Jan 2020
Why general practice nurses need education about cancer as a long-term condition
This article outlines the results of a survey of cancer training needs conducted with...
15 Jan 2020
Improving women’s uptake of cervical screening in primary care
Strategies healthcare professionals can implement to improve the uptake of cervical screening
04 Dec 2019
Measles: the role of health protection teams and primary care
Prompt notification by clinicians and appropriate public health actions can prevent infection
13 Nov 2019
Death: a social disadvantage? How one hospice is addressing inequality at end of life
How a small independent hospice developed an equalities steering committee for the community
06 Nov 2019