Evidence and Practice

Clinical

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Mental health support in primary care for service users with anxiety and depression

Learn about the frequent challenges experienced by service users and healthcare providers

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Bridging the north-south divide to boost advanced practitioners’ primary care experience

Why you should read this article:

To update your knowledge of the advanced practitioner role

To appreciate that there is significant variation in the support available to advanced...

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Newly registered community nurses’ perceptions and experiences of preceptorship

Barriers include inconsistent delivery, variable relationships and insufficient support

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How artificial intelligence in healthcare is evolving and its impact on primary and community care nurses

The use of artificial intelligence in areas such as nursing documentation and wound care

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Exploring parental experience and barriers to improve health visiting service provision 

Services must be accessible, culturally relevant and aligned with families' lived realities

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Exploring newly registered nurses’ experiences of preceptorship in primary care: a literature review

Challenges newly registered nurses can experience in the transition into primary care roles

CPD articles

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Compression leg hosiery

This article aims to support community nurses by simplifying the selection of compression hosiery

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Principles of post-surgical wound assessment, management and care: an overview

Aiding primary care and community nurses to assess and manage post-surgical wounds

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Identifying and managing cardiopulmonary risk in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Strategies for incorporating CVD prevention and management into routine COPD care

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Understanding the link between cardiovascular disease and mental health

Supporting patients with coexisting CVD and mental health conditions in primary care

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CPD focus: differentiating between four common genitourinary conditions with overlapping symptoms

Professional learning designed to suit your busy schedule

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Your quick-read article summary

Research focus

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Primary care nurses need to be able to identify and manage self-harm. This research focus explores high risk groups and management strategies

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Image shows the contents of a hoarder's home

Three studies highlight the complexity of this disorder – and the provision of treatment

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Three recent studies look at methods to facilitate greater integrated care

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Young woman with eating disorder

Three studies highlight the growing incidence of eating disorders in primary care

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Computer artwork depicts an MRI brain scan revealing the effects of a stroke, showing a blood clot. Upper limb impairment, which occurs in a majority of strokes and requires rehabilitation, is reviewed in three research papers.

Rehabilitation for upper limb impairment, which occurs in a majority of strokes, is reviewed

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Picture shows two people playing drums and cymbals while others look on. The Haynes Centre is a specialist dementia day care centre for Haringey residents with moderate to severe dementia.

Three studies examine the benefits of music-based therapies for people with dementia

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