زیرشاخه پژوهشیپرستاری سلامت جامعه
مقالهها، منابع و پژوهشهای تازه حوزه پرستاری سلامت جامعه
جستوجوی چندمنبعی
PubMed2026
Home healthcare nowMerly Chirayil, Shalini Shrikanth
Home healthcare agencies, like other healthcare organizations, continue to face challenges with nurse burnout. Improved well-being has been shown to reduce burnout and support nurse retention. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to enhance nurse well-being through the introduction of a structured well-being bundle. The bundle included three low-cost, evidence-based strategies: breathing exercises, gratitude training, and a self-selected spiritual reading or practice. Sixteen home health nurses participated in this 6-week pre- and post-intervention project. The World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5), a validated and reliable tool, was used to measure changes in well-being. Nurses attended a virtual training session on how to use the three interventions. Weekly reminders and a mid-point check-in email were sent to support continued engagement. Results showed a statistically significant improvement in well-being scores following the intervention. Qualitative feedback from three participants indicated plans to continue using the strategies beyond the project period. Participants described the interventions as simple, practical, and easy to incorporate into their workday. Findings suggest that a well-being bundle with simple, evidence-based strategies may support nurse well-being in home healthcare. Given the ongoing challenges of burnout, especially in independent care settings, this approach offers a practical way to support nurses. Future projects with larger samples are recommended.
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British journal of community nursingBeverley Bostock
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive, multisystem condition associated with substantial morbidity, mortality and healthcare burden. In the UK, and worldwide, it remains a leading cause of death, with smoking and environmental exposures as primary risk factors. Community nurses play a pivotal role in coordinating integrated care, supporting self‑management, addressing polypharmacy and acting as a key conduit between patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
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British journal of community nursingStacey Louise Finlay, Adam Milligan, Stephanie Craig
Frailty and falls are highly prevalent among community-dwelling older adults and are linked through a bidirectional relationship that increases the risk of injury, hospitalisation, functional decline and mortality. Community nurses play a central role in early identification and prevention. This article examines the relationship between frailty and falls, and outlines practical approaches to risk assessment and management in community nursing practice. The authors present a clinically focused synthesis of contemporary evidence and national guidance relating to frailty and falls in community-dwelling older adults. The evidence indicates that frailty is a modifiable and independent risk factor for falls and adverse outcomes. Integrating frailty assessment within multifactorial falls risk assessment, including assessment of orthostatic hypotension and medication-related risk, enables more targeted and person-centred interventions. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment offers a practical framework for addressing shared risk factors. Addressing frailty should be regarded as a core strategy for effective falls prevention in community-dwelling older adults.