Biflex Self Adjust: a compression wrap system for lymphoedema and venous leg ulcers

The return of blood from the legs depends on normal calf and foot muscle pump activity, open (patent) veins and functional venous valves. Problems with one or more of these functions can cause venous...

Aysha Mendes provides a synopsis and brief review of a selection of recently published research articles

In a systematic review, Veronese et al (2024) highlighted the importance of prognosis in clinical decision making (and thus, patient outcomes) and the limited use of prognostic tools in practice...

Addressing the needs of patients with severe mental illnesses

The ultimate paradox: navigating the personal and professional contradictions of assisted dying

In terms of the ethical challenges encountered by nurses in assisted dying, lessons can be learnt from other countries where medically assisted death has been legalised, such as Canada, New Zealand...

An insight into district and community nursing across Wales

‘The delivery of care for community patients falls within the remit of the seven local health boards in Wales. Health boards deliver district and community nursing in their region, which is an...

The impact of the district nurse advanced nurse practitioner role on the transformation of district nursing

The historic district nursing service model embedded throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde comprises a specialist practitioner district nurse, community staff nurses and healthcare support workers...

Respiratory assessment for registered nurses using a systematic approach: the RIPPAS framework

Registered nurses must be able to identify life-threatening symptoms that need immediate treatment (Smith and Bowden, 2017). The Resuscitation Council UK (2021) advocate the Airway, Breathing,...

Preventing bloodborne pathogen transmission in community nursing practice

Community nurses must always wear gloves when handling blood or body fluids to avoid direct contact with potentially infectious material. They should wash hands before and after patient contact,...

Embedding diversity and inclusion in community nursing: insights from a unity in care event

Trust within teams and between healthcare professionals and the communities they serve is central to effective and equitable care. Participants at the summit highlighted trust as critical for...

New beginnings

‘The Darzi report makes depressing reading with its enumeration of the numerous health challenges facing the English population across all age ranges, the shortfalls in health provision including...

Aysha Mendes provides a synopsis and brief review of a selection of recently published research articles

Occupational burnout and compassion fatigue are well-known hazards in the nursing profession, which have been particularly recognised in recent years. In a systematic review and meta-analysis, Li et...

Power of reminiscence