{"title":"Aysha Mendes provides a synopsis and brief review of a selection of recently published research articles.","authors":"Aysha Mendes","doi":"10.12968/bjcn.2025.0096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2025.0096","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35731,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Community Nursing","volume":"30 6","pages":"264-266"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The code and the community nurse: practising effectively.","authors":"Michelle McBride","doi":"10.12968/bjcn.2025.0087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2025.0087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The 'practising effectively' section of the Nursing and Midwifery code is applicable to all areas of nursing practice, but the nuances of community nursing mean there are particular challenges. The author addresses issues such as the complexities of documentation platforms and the barriers to contemporaneous record keeping. The article also examines the implications of involving family members as interpreters, highlighting the concerns with balancing cultural sensitivity with safe practice. The key drivers that shape decisions around delegation are also explored with a focus on competence, safety and supervision.</p>","PeriodicalId":35731,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Community Nursing","volume":"30 6","pages":"270-272"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fall-related characteristics, depression and frailty levels of older adults experiencing falls in the community.","authors":"Hilal Cagaloglu, Medine Yılmaz","doi":"10.12968/bjcn.2024.0084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2024.0084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Falls are a major public health concern among older adults and are often associated with increased frailty and mental health issues such as depression.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study (1) examined the characteristics of falls among older adults admitted to hospital following community-based falls; (2) explored the relationship between frailty and depression in this population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive and relational study design was used with a purposive sample of 400 adults aged 65 years and over, who were hospitalised in an orthopaedic clinic after experiencing a fall. Data were collected using a sociodemographic information form, the Tilburg Frailty Indicator, and the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale-15. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t-tests, analysis of variance, logistic regression and Pearson correlation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Older adults who were aged 75 years and over, female, single, with lower income, chronic medication use and a history of previous hospitalisations were unlikely to have experienced multiple falls. While the number of falls was not significantly associated with depression levels, increased depression scores were positively correlated with physical and psychological frailty. Frailty accounted for 10% of the variance in depression scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although depression levels were not directly influenced by the number of falls, frailty was significantly associated with both fall frequency and depression.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>The findings emphasise the need for a holistic, multidisciplinary approach in the assessment and care of older adults who experience falls.</p>","PeriodicalId":35731,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Community Nursing","volume":"30 6","pages":"292-300"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From subjects to partners in research: dementia and patient and public involvement.","authors":"Karen Harrison Dening","doi":"10.12968/bjcn.2025.0101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2025.0101","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35731,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Community Nursing","volume":"30 6","pages":"257-258"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fungal infections: community nursing approaches to skin and nail care.","authors":"Mark Greener","doi":"10.12968/bjcn.2025.0071","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjcn.2025.0071","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dermatophytes (ringworms) are possibly the most prevalent causes of human infection globally. At least 40 dermatophyte species infect humans. For example, onychomycosis, which is responsible for about half of abnormal nails, may: produce ridging, ingrown nails, bleeding and nail loss; make walking painful; and facilitate secondary bacterial infections. Several diseases increase the risk of onychomycosis caused by dermatophytes, including knee osteoarthritis and poorly controlled diabetes. This article focuses on nursing approaches to managing skin and nail dermatophyte infections. Topical antifungals are generally the first-line treatment for tinea corporis, cruris and pedis. Oral antifungals may be appropriate for tinea capitis, onychomycosis, extensive skin infections or if topical treatment does not resolve the infection. Antifungal resistance is becoming more common. However, community nurses should address poor adherence and other possible causes of treatment failure before assuming antifungal resistance. Community nurses should also ensure that patients are diagnosed and treated rapidly, and suggest lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of antifungal failure, infection and relapse.</p>","PeriodicalId":35731,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Community Nursing","volume":"30 6","pages":"274-278"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Supporting the future community workforce: perceptions from undergraduate student nurses.","authors":"Carolyn Lees, Jackie Yip, Helen Marshall","doi":"10.12968/bjcn.2024.0137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2024.0137","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Student nurses must be included in workforce planning to support preventative and proactive care, and to replenish an ageing workforce in the community setting. To do this, student nurses must view community nursing as a desirable career pathway when they graduate as a newly qualified nurse. This study explored the perceptions of community nurses from the viewpoint of year 2 undergraduate student nurses (<i>n</i>=9) via a face-to-face focus group. The key themes identified were intimate relationships, cultures, perceptions, skills and learning. The study found that students felt part of the team in the community setting and that there was a willingness to support and teach student nurses during clinical placement, particularly in relation to clinical skills and proficiencies. Close working relationships between nursing students and qualified staff presented opportunities to discuss, reflect on and consolidate their knowledge and apply it to patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":35731,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Community Nursing","volume":"30 6","pages":"286-291"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Managing lymphoedema and lymphoedema-related complications in end-of-life care.","authors":"Sarah Jane Palmer","doi":"10.12968/bjcn.2025.0069","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjcn.2025.0069","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lymphoedema is a condition often seen in palliative patients, characterised by impaired lymphatic drainage, which leads to swelling in affected areas. In the context of end-of-life care, managing lymphoedema and its associated complications, such as lymphorrhoea and infections, is crucial for enhancing patient comfort and quality of life. This article discusses the various management strategies for lymphoedema in palliative care, including compression therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, skin care and gentle exercise. Attention is given to complications such as cellulitis and lymphorrhoea, emphasising early intervention and holistic care to prevent deterioration. Additionally, the importance of mobility support, tailored care plans, and collaboration with healthcare specialists are explored. The article also highlights recent studies, including those on subcutaneous needle drainage and the limitations of current treatment options. Ultimately, effective management of lymphoedema in end-of-life care requires a comprehensive approach that prioritises comfort, symptom relief and the dignity of the patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":35731,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Community Nursing","volume":"30 6","pages":"280-284"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200281","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Burnout prevention in the nursing profession.","authors":"Edward Baker","doi":"10.12968/bjcn.2025.0091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2025.0091","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35731,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Community Nursing","volume":"30 6","pages":"260-262"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lest we forget….","authors":"Dion Smyth","doi":"10.12968/bjcn.2025.0102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2025.0102","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35731,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Community Nursing","volume":"30 6","pages":"268-269"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Beyond pads: promoting effective continence care in the community.","authors":"Francesca Ramadan","doi":"10.12968/bjcn.2025.0080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2025.0080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Over 14 million people in the UK experience some degree of urinary incontinence. Therefore, it is inevitable that patients who may be struggling with the psychological or physiological impact of this condition comprise a significant portion of the community nurse's caseload. However, despite the prevalence of urinary incontinence, systemic barriers to high-quality care provision lead to suboptimal outcomes, including an overreliance on incontinence products, particularly in the community setting. Francesca Ramadan explores a more holistic approach to urinary incontinence management.</p>","PeriodicalId":35731,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Community Nursing","volume":"30 5","pages":"218-222"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144032301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}