Hasan H Alsararatee, Minahil Mukhtar, Abdul Musawar
{"title":"Ethical principles and challenges in end-of-life care for frail older adults.","authors":"Hasan H Alsararatee, Minahil Mukhtar, Abdul Musawar","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0413","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0413","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Providing end-of-life care to frail, older adults with multiple comorbidities can be ethically complex. As frailty differs from single terminal illness, end-of-life care requires a carefully considered, ethically informed approach. The four core ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence and justice need to be applied within this context; they involve challenges specific to frail patients, including fluctuating mental capacity, the risks of aggressive interventions and equitable access to resources. Key ethical issues include do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation orders, confidentiality, mental capacity assessments and palliative sedation. Health professionals require a structured framework for decision-making. By balancing patient dignity, quality of life and legal considerations, practitioners can understand ethical obligations and practical decision-making strategies. For frail, older adults, a compassionate, patient-centred approach that prioritises comfort and dignity, especially as people approach the end of life, ensures care is provided in line with both ethical and legal standards.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"547-553"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251833","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":"Development of a toolkit to aid health and social care staff in acute hospitals to identify childhood exploitation.","authors":"Hannah Jennings","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0410","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Frontline staff in acute settings need to be able to recognise and respond to exploitation concerns to improve outcomes for children and young people (CYP), given the recent rise in prevalence and the risks it poses to them. Exploitation can lead CYP to present with a variety of physical, sexual and mental health problems. However, it was identified that frontline staff at a hospital trust did not always recognise or refer child exploitation cases that presented. As a result, the author and the named nurse for children's safeguarding decided a simple, trauma-informed flow chart or pathway was required to give staff a way to proactively recognise and respond to contextual safeguarding concerns in hospital. A toolkit was developed to aid health and social care workers in acute settings to identify childhood exploitation. It is designed to encourage professional curiosity and provides staff with questions to ask to support this, alongside a digital flow chart to assess risk and screen for exploitation quickly. This quality improvement project was introduced across an integrated care board area to improve the assessment of CYP at risk of exploitation in the wider context of health and social care concerns.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"576-581"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251832","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":"Identifying factors of magnetic importance.","authors":"Richard Griffith","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0252","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Richard Griffith</b>, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, discusses how best interests decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 are influenced by the factors of magnetic importance arising from the.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"592-594"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251836","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":"Navigating AI in nursing: the promise, perils and pragmatic considerations.","authors":"Alexandra Carlin, Liz Charalambous","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0255","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0255","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"538-539"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251837","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":"Care of the person with motor neurone disease: a case study.","authors":"Janice Mighten, Julia Jones","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0069","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>People living with conditions such as motor neurone disease (MND) have complex health needs and require input from a multidisciplinary team (MDT) perspective. The nursing associate role has been embedded within the MDT in support of registered professionals since 2016. Case studies giving a personal account of caring for patients with complex health needs can illustrate the challenges faced by those providing such care. This article gives a personal account of caring for a patient with MND and some of the challenges faced. It highlights the importance of understanding complexities of health conditions for nursing associates within current health services, both during training and as a registrant.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"554-559"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251829","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}
Mo Ghoorun, Niamh Rooney, Brian McNulty, Allen O'Connor, Gary Lamph
{"title":"Strengthening the mental health components of preregistration nursing programmes.","authors":"Mo Ghoorun, Niamh Rooney, Brian McNulty, Allen O'Connor, Gary Lamph","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0251","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article illustrates the solutions that one university has devised in terms of incorporating mental health field identity, relative to the Nursing and Midwifery Council standards of proficiency for registered nurses. Novel approaches were used to add mental health content to generic parts of the curriculum. There are also suggestions aimed at improving the experience of future students undertaking a preregistration mental health nursing education programme.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"560-564"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251838","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 seven steps to success: how to increase seasonal influenza vaccination in secondary care healthcare workers.","authors":"Simona Baracaia, Khalida Aziz, Catherine Heffernan","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0113","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination uptake in healthcare workers has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. There is merit in revisiting learning from pre-pandemic initiatives that doubled flu vaccine uptake in healthcare workers across London's trusts.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In 2019, the authors convened a panel of flu leads from 36 London trusts. Using a Delphi method, the authors conducted 2 rounds of self-administered questionnaires completed electronically and a third round of a face-to-face meeting where paper questionnaires were distributed to the flu leads. Consensus was reached when ≥75% of responses showed strong (dis)agreement/(dis)agreement on a Likert scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 34, 33 and 24 responses to the rounds respectively. The authors identified seven different interventions that increased uptake among healthcare workers, including accessibility, visible senior leadership, incentives, one-to-one conversations and peer vaccinators.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Delphi method survey is a useful technique to elicit learning from frontline staff involved in driving uptake of flu vaccinations among healthcare workers.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"540-546"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251839","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 underachievement in nursing students: the roles of practice assessors and supervisors.","authors":"Sarah Butler","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0379","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0379","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The roles of nursing practice assessors and supervisors are pivotal in guiding students through clinical practice, ensuring they attain the necessary competencies and professionalism to deliver safe and effective patient care. However, underachievement among nursing students, whether related to conduct or proficiency, poses challenges that require timely and structured interventions. This article explores the responsibilities of assessors and supervisors in identifying, supporting and, when necessary, failing underperforming students. It examines key factors contributing to underachievement, including personal, environmental and institutional influences, and highlights effective intervention strategies such as early identification, structured feedback and personalised development plans. Additionally, the article addresses the 'failure to fail' phenomenon, wherein assessors hesitate to fail students despite concerns about their competence, ultimately compromising patient safety and the integrity of the nursing profession. The discussion highlights the importance of robust training, emotional support and institutional backing for assessors to make objective, fair decisions while upholding professional standards. By fostering a supportive yet accountable educational environment, nursing educators, supervisors and assessors can ensure that graduates are well prepared to meet the demands of their profession.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"566-569"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251828","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":"A qualitative research evaluation of the 'Leading an Empowered Organisation' programme's impact on nursing.","authors":"Beth Duggan, Siobhan Taylor, Barry Hill","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0385","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluates the impact of the 'Leading an Empowered Organisation' programme on nursing professionals within a large NHS organisation. Using primary qualitative data from three focus groups, thematic analysis identified four key themes: feeling valued and respected; feeling empowered to challenge self and others; feeling empowered to build capacity in self and others; and creating sustainable networks. The findings highlight the programme's positive impact on participants, adopting a sense of value, empowerment and connection. Measures were taken to ensure transparency and minimise bias in data collection and analysis. Recommendations include structured follow-up, peer mentoring, and expanding interdisciplinary collaboration. The study highlights the importance of compassionate leadership and continuous professional development in healthcare. Future research should explore the programme's long-term impact and broader applicability.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"570-574"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251826","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":"How internationally educated nurses bridge cultures and enrich patient care.","authors":"Paul John Alegado","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0254","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0254","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"595-596"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251835","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}