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The mental health and wellbeing issues faced by nurses are not entirely new, but the pandemic has highlighted these. Historically, the district nursing leader has tried to mitigate the impact of caseload pressures on team … See more

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Aims, actions and advance care planning by district nurses …

WebThe aim of this study was to investigate the role of the district nurse in palliative care provision, with a particular focus on observational exploration of their role …

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Type 2 diabetes: an update for community nurses

WebDiabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterised by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which over time, can lead to serious damage to the …

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Effective communication between nurses and patients: an …

WebCommunication is an essential element of building trust and comfort in nursing, and it is the basis of the nurse–patient relationship (Dithole et al, …

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Challenges and opportunities: the role of the district nurse in

WebThe need to create a workforce that can deliver high-quality community care, meet commissioning requirements as well as address the shortage of qualified DNs, has …

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British Journal of Community Nursing

WebDiabetes is a well known condition which can result in significant morbidity and mortality. The World Health Organisation recommends sharing the care of diabetes …

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A new tool to measure acuity in the community: a case study

WebThis paper uses a case study approach to present a new method of measuring this important concept. Accurate measurement of acuity and dependency within all areas …

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The vital role of nursing associates

WebThe number of new nursing associates is projected to increase by 50% in 2019, with 7500 new nursing associates starting on a programme over the year ( NHS …

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Encouraging exercise in older adults: advice for nurses

WebBooth et al (2019) systematically reviewed the literature on the use of motivation as a mechanism underpinning exercise-based falls prevention programmes …

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Community nursing placements: student learning experiences …

WebOne area that has continued to raise particular challenges in community nursing is maintaining the level of student learning capacity, supervision and assessment …

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British Journal of Community Nursing

WebAdherence is defined as the extent to which the individual's behaviour or actions match the recommendations agreed with their health professional (National …

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British Journal of Community Nursing

WebAbstract. Digital health was given impetus by the COVID-19 pandemic and demonstrated its potential for the delivery of safe care in the community. Remote …

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An overview of the role of the district nurse caring for individuals

WebAbstract. The role of the district nurse is imperative in the care of patients in a district nursing team's caseload. Through the role of care manager, district nurses are …

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Safety huddle in a community nursing setting

WebAbstract. A safety huddle is a meeting held among district nurses, allied health professionals, specialist nurses, administrative staff, community matrons and …

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British Journal of Community Nursing

WebIt can be easy to overlook the ‘pandemic’ of malnutrition in the UK. With the abundance of shops, restaurants and fast-food outlets in the country, and with the media …

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A holistic approach to assessing an individual with urinary

WebAs life expectancy has increased, so too has the need for full-time care places in residential settings (Huber, 2009). It has been extensively reported that the population …

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British Journal of Community Nursing

WebFor those people who would like to stop smoking, nurses can play a key role, with nurse prescribers helping deliver life-changing treatment. In a recent audit carried …

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British Journal of Community Nursing

WebThe numbers of young people experiencing homelessness in the UK continue to increase year on year (Homeless Link, 2018) and, in 2018, there were 86 000 people …

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Psychological factors and intermittent self-catheterisation

WebIntermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) is considered a highly effective way to manage urinary incontinence issues, and, as stated by the National Institute for Health …

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