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The term ‘wellbeing’ is subjective and highly dependent on personal perspective. Allin and Hand (2014) explained that it is a broad concept that is often closely linked with terms such as quality of life and life satisfaction.See more

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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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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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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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The role of the community nurse in population health management

WebTwo community nurse fellows under the Chief Nursing Officer, England, have been tasked with expanding the role of community nurses in population health …

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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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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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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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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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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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Exploring the delivery of end-of-life care by community nurses

WebCommunity nursing services across the UK have faced unprecedented pressures both before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, including the provision …

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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

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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British Journal of Community Nursing

WebIn the past decade, national health and social care policy drivers have redirected the onus of care away from acute settings and firmly back into the community, …

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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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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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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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Practising asepsis during dressing changes in community settings

WebNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance covering healthcare-associated infection prevention and control in primary and community care …

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