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Stoma care and diet in the community
This article describes some basic facts about stoma as well as specialist dietary considerations; which can be used to improve symptoms such as constipation as well as how to prevent issues such as a food bolus obstruction. An increased understanding of stoma-related dietary needs among community nurses will likely improve care outcomes, as they will feel more equipped to offer tailored guidance and support.PMID:38564441 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.195 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennie Burch Source Type: research

Evaluation of community nurse-led traumatic tube displacements
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 2;29(4):162-170. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.162.ABSTRACTHome enteral tube feeding (HEF) has many benefits and is largely safe practice. Some complications have historically required intervention in the acute setting, including traumatic displacement of feeding tubes (i.e. internal bumper/balloon removed intact), and evidence to support the safe replacement of these tubes in the community is lacking. To address this, a service enabling community homecare nurses (CHN) to replace traumatically displaced feeding tubes was designed and evaluated. Adult patients presenting with a traumatically dis...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sophie Stenson Rebecca Capener Julie Barker Helen Hynes Edmund Barron Catherine Shakespeare Su Brampton-Mortley Jill Skelton Laurie Cowell Gary P Hubbard Source Type: research

Stoma care: an update
This article aims to update readers on the indications for colostomy and ileostomy surgery and to enable them to support ostomates to reduce the risks of complications.PMID:38564443 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.184 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Linda Nazarko Source Type: research

The development and implementation of the district nursing Welsh Levels of Care Tool
This article describes the development, piloting and implementation of the District Nursing Welsh Levels of Care (DN WLoC), acuity and dependency tool which has been designed to be used alongside nurses professional judgment, to evidence the acuity and dependency of patients, and to help inform decisions of nurse staffing requirements in district nursing services. The initial pilot successfully achieved its objective and demonstrated that the draft DN WLoC tool is applicable in practice by district nurses across Wales, with limited but positive findings in the reliability and validity of the WLoC tool when applied in clini...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Ceri Griffiths Source Type: research

The law and professional considerations of confidentiality
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 2;29(4):160-161. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.160.ABSTRACTIn this month's Policy column, Iwan Dowie explores the laws of confidentiality, which forms part of the legal obligation of every community nurse.PMID:38564445 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.160 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Iwan Dowie Source Type: research

Making a difference: neurological support in the community
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 2;29(4):190-194. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.190.ABSTRACTNearly 3 million people in the UK have a neurological condition; stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumour, motor neurone disease, among others - all affecting the person for the rest of their life. The NHS provides treatment at the onset of a condition but after that, there is a huge need for ongoing support. Research shows that those who are supported and know more about their condition are less likely to have to call on further in-hospital and GP care. There is enormous scope for improving ...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Eleanor Ellie Kinnear David Beales Alan Paton Sara Challice Source Type: research

A 100 years of pathologising normalcy of grief
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 2;29(4):158-159. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.158.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38564447 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.158 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Brian Nyatanga Source Type: research

Aysha Mendes provides a synopsis and brief review of a selection of recently published research articles that are of interest to community nurses, highlighting key points to keep you up to date; a full reference is provided for those who wish to read the research in more detail
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 2;29(4):156-157. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.156.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38564448 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.156 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Aysha Mendes Source Type: research

What influences specialist palliative care nurses working in a community setting to engage with research?
CONCLUSION: Except for audit activity, CNS do not view the research pillar as an integral part of their clinical role. Previous research education may not give the CNS the breadth of research skills that they require. The advance professional apprenticeship may resolve these education issues. Managers and organisations need to prioritise EBP skills; supporting nurses with both education and EBP mentors to develop these skills. Nurses require ongoing time to engage with research activity and use these skills to improve both their own clinical practice and those who use them as a research resource.PMID:38564438 | DOI:10.1296...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Annette Hart Source Type: research

Reflecting carefully upon what we read
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 2;29(4):154-155. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.154.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38564439 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.154 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Alison While Source Type: research

Making 'care closer to home' a reality
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Apr 2;29(4):153. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.153.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38564440 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.4.153 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - April 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Cate Wood Source Type: research