{"title":"Keeping up to date.","authors":"Natalie Welsh","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0376","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"33 19","pages":"S3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142516185","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 negative impacts of secondary traumatic stress and mutual suffering: considerations in the hospital setting.","authors":"Chris R Elliot","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2023.0103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2023.0103","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nurses and other health professionals may be at an increased risk of experiencing emotional disturbance associated with caring for people who are experiencing distress, illness or disease or who are at the end stage of their life. This was a particular problem during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article seeks to explore how working closely with individuals who are experiencing ill health may impact negatively on the nurse as a care provider. This exposure to trauma, illness and death can result in a vicarious experience of trauma that may result in a sense of shared experience with the patient. The emotional burden this places on the nurse can lead to increased anxiety, stress and a need to detach from the patient. This can have a detrimental effect on patient care and nurses must remain vigilant to their susceptibility to, and experience of, mutual suffering through secondary trauma. Although nursing offers many positive experiences, this article is focused on highlighting the negative impacts of secondary traumatic stress. This article briefly outlines the literature relating to secondary traumatic stress and mutual suffering in the acute hospital setting and does not consider mental health settings or patients. The aim of the article is to close the theory-practice gap while also encouraging personal reflection on nurses' experiences of mutual suffering in practice. The author recognises the loaded nature of the term 'mutual suffering'; however, this is an established phrase used to explain the phenomena of interest. Although the term 'suffering' may imply a passive sick role for nurses, in this context the term should be seen as a shared sense of the experience of the patients and health staff.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"33 19","pages":"930-932"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142516189","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":"Health and care lasting power of attorney: key features.","authors":"Richard Griffith","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0370","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the first of a series of articles on decision-makers under the Mental Capacity Act 2005,<b>Richard Griffith</b>, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, considers lasting power of attorney and its impact.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"33 19","pages":"944-945"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142516184","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":"Enhancing food sustainability in the acute hospital setting - a nurse-led study of patient food.","authors":"Suzy Clare Moody","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0273","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Intensive global food production causes soil, water and air pollution, which has a negative impact on our health and future ability to produce sufficient nutritious food. Plant-based diets have the potential to reduce the environmental damage associated with the global food chain.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>The project sought to understand drivers of food waste and to improve food sustainability in a busy, tertiary referral hospital in England.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ward-level food waste was quantified. Qualitative data were collected using informal interviews with staff and additional data utilised the patient feedback survey. Ward-level food packaging waste and patient food choices were quantified using data on patient menu choices. The carbon footprint of patient food choices was calculated.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Beef was the most popular menu choice, and was the main contributing factor to the high environmental impact of the hospital food chain. Increasing the visibility of vegetarian options on the menu led to a four-fold rise in these meals being chosen, which reduced the carbon footprint of the patient meal service. Recycling food packaging was also started, but there are challenges to widespread implementation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The project was successful, but it remains a starting point from which to increase food sustainability across the NHS and care sector catering provision.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"33 19","pages":"S8-S17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142516180","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":"Much to celebrate at BAUN.","authors":"Sarah Hillery","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0343","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0343","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"33 18","pages":"S3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142402632","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":"As another academic year begins: here's some friendly advice.","authors":"Jade Petchey","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0346","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0346","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In our continuing series on the experiences of a nursing student, <b>Jade Petchey</b> describes some of the advice she has found most useful so far in her student nurse career.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"33 18","pages":"902"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142402621","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":"Addressing healthcare disparities with a focus on the Black population.","authors":"Aghogho Wanogho","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0348","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0348","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"33 18","pages":"858-860"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142402619","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}
Jeanne-Marie Nollen, Anja H Brunsveld-Reinders, Wilco C Peul, Wouter R van Furth
{"title":"Decision-making around removal of indwelling urinary catheters after pituitary surgery.","authors":"Jeanne-Marie Nollen, Anja H Brunsveld-Reinders, Wilco C Peul, Wouter R van Furth","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0182","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a common complication following pituitary surgery, causing significant health issues if left untreated. As part of the diagnostic process, accurate urinary output monitoring via indwelling urinary catheters (IDUCs) is essential, despite risks such as urinary tract infections and hindered recovery. Research on IDUC removal after pituitary surgery remains scarce.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore health professionals' perspectives on IDUC management following pituitary surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Employing a qualitative design, semistructured interviews were conducted with 15 professionals in the neurosurgical ward of a Dutch academic hospital.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Four themes emerged: Concerns about missing identifying DI, patient-nurse dynamics, workload management, and lack of shared decision making.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings underscore the need to balance clinical needs with patient care efficiency. There is a need for evidence-based guidelines and a multidisciplinary approach to optimise IDUC management, given the importance of patient-centred care and shared decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"33 18","pages":"S4-S12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142402624","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":"Enhancing health care for ethnic minority communities: a path to equitable care.","authors":"Benjamin Olusola Ajibade","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0349","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0349","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"33 18","pages":"862-863"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142402628","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}
Barry Hill, Tor Alexander Bruce, Dominic Simpson, Deborah Flynn, Sasha Ban, Debra Porteous
{"title":"RePAIRing the student nurse journey: empowering interrupted students through innovative support strategies.","authors":"Barry Hill, Tor Alexander Bruce, Dominic Simpson, Deborah Flynn, Sasha Ban, Debra Porteous","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article reports on a study that evaluated an innovative 6-week summer returners' programme, part of the Health Education England RePAIR project, designed to support nursing students who have interrupted their studies. Held from May to July 2022, the programme addressed diverse needs through academic guidance, mental health and resilience workshops, creative arts, professional identity development, and practical nursing skills training. The programme ran alongside support from the programme team, student engagement services, and ongoing communication via phone and email. Despite non-mandatory sessions leading to varying attendance, the combined efforts facilitated the return of 67 out of 135 interrupted students. Thematic analysis identified four key themes: anticipation and fear, making contact and reaching out, preparing for return, and psychological wellbeing. The programme's effectiveness underscores the necessity of tailored support strategies to enhance retention and wellbeing. This innovative approach highlights the importance of personalised support in aiding nursing students' return to education and addressing nursing workforce shortages.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"33 18","pages":"884-889"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142402633","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}