Team-based approaches should be used to prevent nurse burnout
GP practices and other healthcare settings should make greater use of team interventions to prevent burnout among the nursing workforce, according to new guidance. The report from the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) said that a new approach was needed to tackle the particularly high rates of burnout experienced by healthcare workers, that can damage... Read moreThe post Team-based approaches should be used to prevent nurse burnout appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 8, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
London care home receives top rating on first CQC inspection
A care home in London with nursing care described as ‘second to none’ has been given an ‘outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its first inspection. Inspectors said the Loveday Kensington care home – which supports older people, those with physical health conditions and people with dementia – ensured its residents’ health... Read moreThe post London care home receives top rating on first CQC inspection appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 8, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Quarter of blood tests done in general practice ‘ may be unnecessary ’
A quarter of blood tests done in general practice may be unnecessary, say primary care researchers who found half would not lead to any change in management. An audit of blood tests for more than 2,500 patients at 57 GP practices in the UK also found abnormal or borderline results are common with only 26%... Read moreThe post Quarter of blood tests done in general practice ‘may be unnecessary’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 8, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Public support for virtual wards ‘ held back ’ by lack of understanding
A lack of understanding of what virtual wards actually are ‘may be holding back’ public support, despite the fact UK patients are largely supportive of the measure, researchers have suggested. According to a survey led by the Health Foundation, 45% of the UK public are supportive of virtual wards, with around a third saying they were... Read moreThe post Public support for virtual wards ‘held back’ by lack of understanding appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Cost-of-living crisis ‘almost as challenging’ as Covid for population health
The negative impacts of the cost-of-living crisis on patients’ health and social isolation is ‘almost as challenging’ as during the coronavirus pandemic, an associate chief nursing officer has told. In an interview with Nursing in Practice, Rachael Hebbert, associate chief nursing officer at Wye Valley NHS Trust, warned of the ‘large amount’ of patients likely... Read moreThe post Cost-of-living crisis ‘almost as challenging’ as Covid for population health appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
MHRA reinforces anaphylaxis guidance amid surge in hospitalisations
The Medicines and Healthcare produces Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reinforced its emergency anaphylaxis guidance amid a rise in hospitalisations. The MHRA recently issued new guidance on how to recognise and respond to the signs of anaphylaxis and on the use of adrenaline auto-injectors. And this week it is encouraging people to download its advice, after... Read moreThe post MHRA reinforces anaphylaxis guidance amid surge in hospitalisations appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
England ’s CNO Dame Ruth May receives honorary doctorate
The chief nursing officer (CNO) for England has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University (BCU) in recognition of her impact on the profession. Dame Ruth May said she had ‘never been prouder to be a nurse’ as she received the award as part of the university’s summer graduation celebration held on July... Read moreThe post England’s CNO Dame Ruth May receives honorary doctorate appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Half the population will have a mental health disorder by age 75
One in two people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime, with depression and anxiety being the most common illnesses, new research suggests. The global study, which involved over 150,000 participants across 29 different countries, found that most mental health disorders first emerge in adolescence, highlighting the importance of investing in mental health... Read moreThe post Half the population will have a mental health disorder by age 75 appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Mental health Source Type: news
Pregnant women should consider e-cigarettes to help quit smoking
Vaping may offer an alternative for pregnant women who want to stop smoking, allowing them to quit safely and reducing the risk of low birth rate, according to a new study led by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). Current guidelines suggest that pregnant smokers trying to stop should be offered nicotine replacement products such... Read moreThe post Pregnant women should consider e-cigarettes to help quit smoking appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Addiction and mental health Women's health Source Type: news
Children waiting up to 12 weeks for urgent eating disorder support
Some children with urgent need for eating disorder support are waiting more than three months to start treatment, a major analysis has found. Since 2021-22, the NHS has aimed to see 95% of young people with eating disorders begin treatment within one week for urgent cases and four weeks for non-urgent cases. But according to... Read moreThe post Children waiting up to 12 weeks for urgent eating disorder support appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Addiction and mental health Nutrition Source Type: news
Lack of support leaves newly registered nurses feeling ‘unable to practise safely’
A lack of support has left newly registered nurses and midwives feeling unable to practise safely and questioning whether to stay in their profession, a new report from the nursing regulator has warned. The research, published today by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), found there was ‘undue variation’ in preceptorship and that poor preceptorship... Read moreThe post Lack of support leaves newly registered nurses feeling ‘unable to practise safely’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
‘Social jetlag’ and irregular sleep patterns linked to gut health issues
Irregular sleep patterns, caused by ‘social jet lag’ – the shift in a person’s internal body clock when sleeping patterns change between workdays and free days – are associated with harmful gut bacteria and adverse health outcomes, in a new study undertaken by King’s College London (KCL). Gut bacteria linked to ‘unfavourable’ health outcomes, such... Read moreThe post ‘Social jetlag’ and irregular sleep patterns linked to gut health issues appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Gastroenterology gut health gut microbiome sleep Source Type: news
International nurses find UK staffing and workload ‘ worse than expected ’
Internationally educated nurses are leaving the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register earlier than their UK counterparts and have found staffing levels and workload to be worse than expected, a new report has found. Meanwhile, fresh concerns have been raised about the racism and discrimination faced by nurses from overseas, with latest examples seeing nurses... Read moreThe post International nurses find UK staffing and workload ‘worse than expected’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Drop in numbers gaining district nurse SPQ
The number of district nurses who gained a specialist practitioner qualification (SPQ) within a year period is down by 6%, new research has revealed. The Queen’s Nursing Institute has today unveiled its latest review of district nurse education, sparking fresh concerns about the workforce and funding for the SPQ. Launched in 2013, this annual audit... Read moreThe post Drop in numbers gaining district nurse SPQ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 2, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Community nursing Latest news Source Type: news
NMC appoints former chief nurse to lead advanced practice review
A former executive chief nurse has been appointed as the chair of an independent steering group leading work on a review of advanced nursing and midwifery practice. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has confirmed Kay Fawcett – a nurse of more than 45 years – will be chairing the group, which has been tasked... Read moreThe post NMC appoints former chief nurse to lead advanced practice review appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 2, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
