{"title":"Corridor care on the front line.","authors":"Ian Peate","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0253","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0253","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"535"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251831","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 sexual health among patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.","authors":"Louise Faurskov Møller, Rikke Edelbo, Palle Bager","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2023.0271","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2023.0271","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sexual health is fundamental to overall health and wellbeing. When a person has one or more immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), their sexual health may be undermined.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To investigate how intimacy and sexual health were affected in patients with IMIDs and to generate knowledge on their disease-related difficulties and their interactions with intimate partners and health professionals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients with psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, Crohn's disease and/or ulcerative colitis attending outpatient clinics were recruited consecutively. A mixed-methods model was used to combine quantitative and qualitative approaches, aiming to leverage the strengths of each.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>There were 142 participants. Having several IMIDs was associated with a greater impact on sexual health. Participants with multiple IMIDs reported a higher prevalence of difficulties than those with only one IMID.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is a need to optimise communication and support regarding intimacy and sexual health within healthcare settings, especially for patients with multiple IMIDs.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"582-588"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251827","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":"Clinical negligence, and incident response policy and plans.","authors":"John Tingle","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0251","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>John Tingle</b>, Associate Professor, Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, discusses several recently published patient safety reports.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"590-591"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251830","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":"Global issues that are close to home.","authors":"Sam Foster","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0250","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0250","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Sam Foster</b>, Executive Director of Professional Practice, Nursing and Midwifery Council, continues her exploration of the World Health Organization's latest report on global nursing, including topics of particular concern in the UK.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 11","pages":"536"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251834","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":"European Cancer Nursing Day: a call to action for equity and inclusion.","authors":"Amanda Dury","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0237","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"S3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113316","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":"Embedding successful change through collaboration.","authors":"Shabana Ali","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0378","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0378","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"519-520"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113313","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":"Empowering diverse learners through assessment choice in nursing education.","authors":"Heather Wilcox","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"521-522"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113315","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":"Expanding role of the breast advanced nurse practitioner: mainstream pathway for genetic testing.","authors":"Kayleigh Davies-Crowley, Rebecca Brooks","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0474","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0474","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Genomic panel testing is increasingly being undertaken in the breast specialty to enhance diagnosis, treatment and surveillance recommendations. With increasing numbers of patients becoming eligible for testing, it is useful for advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) who possess a relevant skill set to develop their abilities to include genomic mainstream panel testing counselling and to create a service to provide this. Within the breast specialty, ANPs and CNSs who undertake family history assessment as part of their role are perfectly placed to lead on this service and enhance their scope of practice safely and efficiently. Development of this service within the surgical specialty can enhance patients' experience owing to continuity of care, reduced hospital visits and a quicker turnaround time for results. Potential issues with developing the service include ensuring appropriate availability of trained staff, centralisation of referrals and providing education and awareness to the wider multidisciplinary team. This personal experience account of a service development may help others identify opportunities for development in their teams.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"S26-S30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113320","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}
Mohammad Al Qadire, Hanan Abdelrahman, Hisham Al Amri, Omar Al Omari, Jalal Damra, Maya Alfoori, Salim Aldhahli
{"title":"Social support and quality of life in oncology patients with post-traumatic stress disorder: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Mohammad Al Qadire, Hanan Abdelrahman, Hisham Al Amri, Omar Al Omari, Jalal Damra, Maya Alfoori, Salim Aldhahli","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0371","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0371","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The potential mediating role of social support in the connection between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and quality of life among patients with cancer has not been explored in the currently available literature.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aimed to explore the mediating role of social support in the relationship between PTSD and quality of life among oncology patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 343 cancer patients across three tertiary hospitals in Oman. Data were collected using validated, self-administered questionnaires. Mediation analysis was performed using the Sobel test.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>The average patient age was 47.3 years (SD 13.5) and 247 (72%) were female. Patients with PTSD had a lower perceived social support (mean 66.0; SD 10.8) and a poorer quality of life than those without PTSD. Social support played a mediating role in the relationship between PTSD and quality of life (<i>P</i><0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Social support has emerged as a crucial mediator that potentially buffers the adverse effects of PTSD. Integrating educational programmes, healthcare provider training and technology-enabled support systems such as online support groups can help build a stronger social support framework. Policymakers and healthcare organisations should prioritise social support initiatives to enhance the wellbeing of patients with PTSD and cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"S15-S24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112384","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 children with cancer during transition to the teenage years.","authors":"Bronagh Hafford","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0239","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"S4-S5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112388","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}