Evidence and Practice

Clinical

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Exploring the barriers to cervical screening uptake among women from minority ethnic backgrounds: a literature review 

Findings highlight need for culturally sensitive education and services for diverse popula

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Preparing and utilising the primary care nursing workforce for extreme weather events: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Strategies for building a resilient nursing workforce for future health crises

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Community nursing as a future career choice: exploring nursing students’ perceptions 

Views that it is for older nurses and hospital experience is needed first are no longer wi

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Identifying and addressing the challenges for community nurses in providing high-quality palliative care in rural areas

Evidence-based strategies that support person-centred and community-driven care models

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Relaunching a nurse-led, community-based support group for people with long-term respiratory conditions

Such groups improve patient outcomes and should be integrated into care plans and referral

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Advancing general practice nursing through professional development and career progression

The need for workplaces that offer funds for training, protected learning time and mentors

CPD articles

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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

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Initiating non-insulin-based treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes: a practical guide

Practical advice and useful resources to help nurses support their patients

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Psoriasis: optimising patients’ quality of life in primary and community care settings

Nurses' role in supporting patients to self-manage the condition so adverse effects c

Research focus

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Primary care nurses need to be able to identify and manage self-harm.

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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 review

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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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