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Community nursing

Support for people with long-term neurological conditions in rural English communities

Compounding the challenges of rural health care access, rural areas also experience greater difficulty in attracting and retaining health professionals (Buykx et al, 2010; Kroezen et al, 2015). An...

Establishing a structured plan to provide high-quality end-of-life care in community settings

The initial blueprint for the care plan was constructed in collaboration with the professional development lead and IT analyst from the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foudation Trust (Table 1). The...

Administering intravenous therapy in patients' homes

Nurses should always observe hand hygiene before performing any aseptic technique (NICE, 2014), and home IV therapy must always be an aseptic technique. Hands should be washed with soap and warm water...

An overview of the role of the district nurse caring for individuals with complex needs

The case of Amanda Clarke (pseudonym) is used as a source of reference to further illustrate the role of the DN..

Why choose British Journal of Community Nursing?

British Journal of Community Nursing provides clinical education dedicated to nursing in the home. Our goal is to help you develop your skills, improve your practice and manage cases more effectively.

What's included

  • Evidence-based best practice

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  • Focus on elderly care and long-term conditions

  • CPD support

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