Evidence and Practice

Clinical

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Enhancing preceptorship to mitigate transition shock among newly registered nurses working in primary care

How general practice settings can support newly registered nurses and increase retention

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Exploring the intersection of mate crime, loneliness and isolation in older people living in the community

Community nurses' role in identifying such exploitation and supporting the older pers

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Exploring place-based care and the role of the community matron in delivering proactive frailty care

The role of community matron puts them in a key position to deliver, lead and sustain PBC

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The role of the primary care network mental health practitioner in working with service users with depression: a service evaluation

Evaluation shows MHP role increases access to support, cuts pressure on GPs and improves c

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Preceptorship for newly registered nurses in general practice – challenges and solutions

Recommendations on making preceptorship a constructive time for all involved

CPD articles

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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

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Initiating insulin therapy in adults with type 2 diabetes: a practical guide

Tips on how to select an appropriate regimen, overcome resistance and minimise side effect

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Perinatal mental health issues: early recognition and management in primary care

It is vital to be able to identify red flags and feel confident about offering emotional s

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: reducing the risk of winter exacerbations

How to undertake a comprehensive review and interventions that community and primary care

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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