Practice NursingPub Date : 2024-04-02DOI: 10.12968/pnur.2024.35.4.118
Deborah Duncan
{"title":"Influenza, vaccines and new developments","authors":"Deborah Duncan","doi":"10.12968/pnur.2024.35.4.118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2024.35.4.118","url":null,"abstract":"This article was sponsored by CSL Seqirus. CSL Seqirus had no involvement in the writing or editorial process of this article. Vaccines are the first step in prevention of many infectious disease such as influenzae and have has dramatically reduced the burden of infectious disease ( van Panhuis et al, 2013 ). Their aim is to induce an immune response to the targeted pathogen without developing the disease. Vaccines work by initiating an innate immune response which is the body's first line of defence against invading pathogens. The Influenza virus is a challenge for global immunisation programmes as the virus can change and adapt creating a need for an annual vaccine and continuous monitoring of the effectiveness of these interventions","PeriodicalId":517071,"journal":{"name":"Practice Nursing","volume":"98 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140754722","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}
Practice NursingPub Date : 2024-04-02DOI: 10.12968/pnur.2024.35.4.124
Linda Nazarko
{"title":"Venous eczema: an update for nurses working in primary care","authors":"Linda Nazarko","doi":"10.12968/pnur.2024.35.4.124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2024.35.4.124","url":null,"abstract":"Venous eczema is one of the more common skin conditions seen by nurses in the UK, with the incidence set to rise as the population ages. Linda Nazarko details the best practice for diagnosis and management in a primary care setting Around 2 million people in the UK have venous eczema. The number of people with venous eczema is set to rise in line with population ageing, rising levels of obesity and falling levels of activity. Venous eczema is often under-recognised and poorly treated. This article outlines the causes of venous eczema, one of the complications of venous disease and how it can be managed.","PeriodicalId":517071,"journal":{"name":"Practice Nursing","volume":"114 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140754391","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}
Practice NursingPub Date : 2024-04-02DOI: 10.12968/pnur.2024.35.4.113
Debbie Brown
{"title":"The evolving role of the general practice nurse in the ARRS: Are we ready?","authors":"Debbie Brown","doi":"10.12968/pnur.2024.35.4.113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2024.35.4.113","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":517071,"journal":{"name":"Practice Nursing","volume":"111 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140755293","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}
Practice NursingPub Date : 2024-04-02DOI: 10.12968/pnur.2024.35.4.136
Robin Lewis
{"title":"Developing a ‘national module’ for nurses considering a career in general practice: addressing the workforce crisis in primary care","authors":"Robin Lewis","doi":"10.12968/pnur.2024.35.4.136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2024.35.4.136","url":null,"abstract":"The age profile of GPNs means that the pool of experienced GPNs available to recruit is rapidly shrinking. This article looks at potential solutions to the workforce crisis affecting practice nursing If the predicted workforce crisis in primary care is to be avoided, there is a clear need to increase the number of student nurses considering a career in general practice. Initiatives such as the NHS England national module, described here, are integral to this process. Of the HEIs nationally that responded to a tender from NHS England, SHU was one of seven HEIs awarded a contract to deliver the module. The SHU module uses a blended approach to learning and provides learners with an insight into general practice and the role of the general practice nurse. It is unique in that it is delivered in partnership with the South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce and Training Hub and is designed to create a workforce ‘pipeline’ of new graduate nurses who will be equipped to access a regional career pathway for general practice nurses.","PeriodicalId":517071,"journal":{"name":"Practice Nursing","volume":"44 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140751977","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}
Practice NursingPub Date : 2024-03-02DOI: 10.12968/pnur.2024.35.3.99
George Winter
{"title":"22q11.2 Deletion syndrome: What nurses need to know","authors":"George Winter","doi":"10.12968/pnur.2024.35.3.99","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2024.35.3.99","url":null,"abstract":"The chromosomal condition 22qDS encompasses diverse complex medical, developmental, and mental health problems. Here is what the latest research tells us","PeriodicalId":517071,"journal":{"name":"Practice Nursing","volume":"25 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140267584","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}
Practice NursingPub Date : 2024-03-02DOI: 10.12968/pnur.2024.35.3.84
Joanna Stace
{"title":"A service improvement project to improve follow up screening rates of women with gestational diabetes","authors":"Joanna Stace","doi":"10.12968/pnur.2024.35.3.84","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2024.35.3.84","url":null,"abstract":"Diabetes in pregnant women presents significant implications for long-term health. The best way to manage them in practice is outlined here by Joanna Stace A history of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) can have significant implications for women's long-term health. Despite these risks, primary care rates for post-natal screening are low. A Service Improvement Project (SIP) was implemented as part of an MSc in Advanced Diabetes Care undertaken at Birmingham City University. Its aims were to improve post-natal follow-up care for women with GDM, reduce the risk of developing T2DM enhancing their long-term health. A key success of the SIP is the improved knowledge of the importance of post-natal screening amongst staff and women. Increased numbers of women being correctly coded and offered post-natal screening highlighting the importance of healthcare integration for better patient outcomes. Work continues to improve referral rates and attendance of the National Diabetes Prevention Programme with the roll out of an Electronic Care Pathway.","PeriodicalId":517071,"journal":{"name":"Practice Nursing","volume":"32 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140267654","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}
Practice NursingPub Date : 2024-02-02DOI: 10.12968/pnur.2024.35.2.41
Alex Turnbull
{"title":"How can the NHS retain its nurses without improving pay?","authors":"Alex Turnbull","doi":"10.12968/pnur.2024.35.2.41","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2024.35.2.41","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":517071,"journal":{"name":"Practice Nursing","volume":"11 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139896364","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}
Practice NursingPub Date : 2024-02-02DOI: 10.12968/pnur.2024.35.2.50
Margaret Perry
{"title":"Diagnosing and managing psoriasis in primary care","authors":"Margaret Perry","doi":"10.12968/pnur.2024.35.2.50","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2024.35.2.50","url":null,"abstract":"This common chronic skin condition is distressing for patients affecting their well being and quality of life. Margaret Perry provides an overview of this condition, its symptoms and management. Psoriasis is a long-term chronic condition, which often follows a relapsing and remitting course, requiring treatment throughout the affected person's life. It can be distressing for patients affecting their well being and quality of life. This article aims to give nurses and non-medical prescribers an overview of this condition, its symptoms and management with the hope that they may feel more confident in recognising and treating this distressing disease.","PeriodicalId":517071,"journal":{"name":"Practice Nursing","volume":"109 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139897054","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}
Practice NursingPub Date : 2024-02-02DOI: 10.12968/pnur.2024.35.2.64
George Winter
{"title":"Health in 2040: What does the future hold for primary care?","authors":"George Winter","doi":"10.12968/pnur.2024.35.2.64","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2024.35.2.64","url":null,"abstract":"A recent study has predicted that the UK will see an increased burden of conditions such as anxiety, diabetes and chronic pain. How will primary care evolve to tackle these challenges?","PeriodicalId":517071,"journal":{"name":"Practice Nursing","volume":"56 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139896515","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}