Healthcare experiences of people living with medically unexplained symptoms: a systematic review
Br J Nurs. 2024 Mar 7;33(5):256-261. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2024.33.5.256.ABSTRACTA diagnosis of medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) is made when a person reports a complaint for which no organic disease can be detected. People with MUS commonly present to primary care services in the UK; however, there is no consensus regarding the evidence base for care. This literature review explores the experiences of these patients when they interact with health services. The following themes emerged: experience of diagnosis; expectations; communication; and healthful relationships. People with MUS report negative experiences of health ...
Source: British Journal of Nursing - March 6, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Joanna Shillaker Caroline Gibson Julie Churchill Source Type: research
Starting a career in research nursing during a global pandemic
Br J Nurs. 2024 Mar 7;33(5):266-270. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2024.33.5.266.ABSTRACTIn the spring of 2020, two nurses (KR and AJ) commenced their research nurse careers amid the SARS-Cov-2 (COVID-19) global pandemic. This reflective article discusses their experiences of beginning a clinical research nursing career, presented as a case study of their learning journey, rather than detailing the randomised controlled trial they delivered via GP practices. The main study compared standard care to nurse-led management of irritable bowel syndrome, the details of which will be published separately. The article identifies three overarc...
Source: British Journal of Nursing - March 6, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kay Rodgers Anna Jones Alexandra Carlin Sarah Redsell Jervoise Andreyev Source Type: research
Demand for end-of-life care
Br J Nurs. 2024 Mar 7;33(5):233. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2024.33.5.233.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38446510 | DOI:10.12968/bjon.2024.33.5.233 (Source: British Journal of Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Nursing - March 6, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Ian Peate Source Type: research
The critical role of pen needles and training in insulin delivery
Br J Nurs. 2024 Mar 7;33(5):242-244. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2024.33.5.242.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38446511 | DOI:10.12968/bjon.2024.33.5.242 (Source: British Journal of Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Nursing - March 6, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Tracey Sainsbury Source Type: research
The needs of newly qualified nurses
Br J Nurs. 2024 Mar 7;33(5):275. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2024.33.5.275.ABSTRACTSam Foster, Executive Director of Professional Practice, Nursing and Midwifery Council, considers the importance of providing the right support to nurses who are new to the register.PMID:38446512 | DOI:10.12968/bjon.2024.33.5.275 (Source: British Journal of Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Nursing - March 6, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sam Foster Source Type: research
