Journal scan
Case controlled study into detection of vulvovaginal candidiasis
Latest research from the nursing and medical journals.
02 Jan 2018
Patient acceptability of delayed antibiotic prescriptions
Latest research from the nursing and medical journals
02 Jan 2018
Study reveals changing attitudes to unsafe sex
The British National Surveys of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles investigated the rise in...
08 Nov 2017
Nurse-led family programme bids to reduce child neglect
Randomised controlled study investigates the effectiveness of two-hour group meetings with...
08 Nov 2017
More effort required to address needs of self-harming young people
Population cohort study investigated causes of self-harm in children and adolescents.
08 Nov 2017
Telephone-first strategy 'does not necessarily suit all practices'...
Study finds introduction of T1 system increased workload at some general practioners.
04 Oct 2017
Digital interventions to reduce alcoholism 'warrant further investigation'...
Study of more than 34,000 participants found computer- and smartphone-based intercessions '...
03 Oct 2017
South Asian families report perceived stigma attached to asthma diagnosis
Study finds only one in three South Asian families in London attend an annual asthma review.
03 Oct 2017
Assessing the NHS Health Check programme
Systematic review of 20 research studies of patient experience of the NHS Health Check...
05 Sep 2017
Qualitative study explores the use of targeted case finding to identify COPD
Qualitative study of the views of nurses, doctors and practice managers to investigate...
05 Sep 2017
Study investigates use of children's community nursing teams and costs associated...
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice study evaluates whether the reduction in hospital...
05 Sep 2017
Many women ‘unaware’ of cervical screening programme
Screening programmes need varied methods of publicity to improve uptake, say researchers.
11 Jul 2017
Patient feedback and improving healthcare quality
Patients' feedback is important to improving care, but often they are sceptical about the...
05 Jul 2017
Data study of HPV immunisation programme
Population study evaluated the effectiveness of the human papillomavirus immunisation...
05 Jul 2017
Blood pressure practice and self monitoring
Qualitative interview study of 30 people over the use of validated sphygmomanometers through...
05 Jul 2017
Public health nurses’ views of postnatal anxiety
Study looks at support offered to mothers experiencing postnatal depression and anxiety
09 Jun 2017
Factors influencing the decision to attend screening
Understanding the thought process of patients considering screening tests, following cancer...
09 Jun 2017
Behavioural approaches to weight loss do work
Randomised controlled trials compare effects of brief advice and self-help materials, with a...
08 Jun 2017