A Nurse's Survival Guide to General Practice Nursing

 

Description:

General practice nurses are faced with the daily challenge of keeping up-to-date with a vast range of conditions and their management. They also need to be familiar with evidence-based practice to inform high-level decision making. This Survival Guide will prove a valuable resource to nursing students experiencing general practice for the first time. Many universities across England now deliver ‘Fundamentals of General Practice’ programmes. This book will complement those programmes and provide essential information to assist nurses new to general practice. For experienced nurses working in general practice there are essential chapters covering the latest developments such as leadership, quality improvement, PCN developments and essential clinical knowledge that highlight the changes in clinical care in recent years, plus an acknowledgement of the impact the COVID 19 pandemic has had on management of care. This is an indispensable handbook for: Defining the essential knowledge for meeting continuing professional development requirements Understanding fundamental clinical skills to ensure best practice Exploring new ways of working to consult and communicate with patients Investigating ways to improve care delivery

 

Table of Contents:

 

Chapter 1 The role of the general practice nurse

Learning outcomes

Introduction

Aspects of the general practice nurse role

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2 General practice and system working

Learning outcomes

Introduction

Background

External organisations

Organisational culture

Quality management

Quality assurance

Core practice income

Primary care networks

Workforce

Information and digital technology

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3 Styles of communication

Learning outcomes

Introduction

Why motivational interviewing?

Current practice

What do we mean by motivational interviewing?

Evidence

The importance of verbal and nonverbal communication

Change talk: desire, ability, reason, need

Listening to understand

Open questions, affirmations, and reflections

Delivering motivational interviewing remotely

Summary

Ask, share, ask

Summary

Preparatory change talk (DARN)

Getting moving (OARS)

Getting started with group consultations

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4 Treatment room skills

Vaccination in primary care by Helen Donovan

Learning outcomes

Introduction

Background to vaccination

The UK vaccine schedule

Administration of vaccines

Education and training in vaccination

Vaccine ordering and storage

Medicines administration

Challenges for childhood vaccination during COVID-19

Vaccination programme for SARS-CoV2/COVID-19

Conclusion

Travel health by Jane Chiodini

Issues to consider: an overview

Conclusion

National online travel health websites and helplines for health care professionals

Key resources for vaccines and immunisation training

Useful travel health sites for the general public

International resources

Cervical cytology by Helen Crowther and Paula Spooner

Standard process for results

Conclusion

Wound care by Gill Boast

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5 Management of long-term conditions

Learning outcomes

Introduction

Asthma

Definition

Diagnosis

Treatment

Assessing Asthma Control

Flutiform

Fostair

Relvar

Symbicort

Self-management

The annual review

Key learning points

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Definition

Diagnosis

Treatment

The clinical review

Supporting self-management

Asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap

Key learning points

Hypertension

Definition

Diagnosis

Stages of hypertension

Treatment

The annual review

Supporting self-management

Key learning points

Cardiovascular disease

Definition

Diagnosis

Treatment

Supporting self-management

Atrial fibrillation

Heart failure

The review appointment

Key learning points

Diabetes

Definition

Diagnosis

Treatment

Medication

The review appointment

Supporting self-management

COVID-19

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6 Men’s health

Learning outcomes

Introduction

Issues relating to men’s health

Midlife crisis and depression

Cardiovascular disease

Cancer

Lifestyle factors

Male-specific health problems

What can be done?

The men’s health clinic

Male sexual health

Erectile dysfunction

Testosterone deficiency

Lower urinary tract symptoms

Prostate cancer

Testicular cancer

Metabolic syndrome

Conclusion

References

Chapter 7 Women’s health

Learning outcomes

Introduction

Anatomy

Ovaries

Uterus

Cervix

Vagina

Vulva

Pelvic floor

Menstrual cycle (Fig. 7.2)

The proliferative/follicular phase

Secretory/luteal phase

Contraception

Effectiveness

Risk assessment

Combined hormonal contraception

Progestogen-only contraception

Other nonhormonal methods

Emergency contraception

Sexual health

Sexually transmitted infections

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Cervical screening/human papillomavirus

Cervical polyps

Preconception

Fertility

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Premenstrual disorders

Period problems

Endometriosis

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Incontinence

Pelvic organ prolapse

Vulval problems

Ovarian cancer

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8 Menopause

Learning outcomes

Introduction

How much knowledge do you have of the menopause?

The menopause stages explained

General signs and symptoms of menopause

Long-term health implications of the menopause

Menopause treatments

Hormone replacement therapy risks

The difference between body-identical and compounded bioidentical hormones

Other treatments

Treatments for vaginal dryness and urinary symptoms

Nonhormonal treatments

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Alternative and complementary therapies

Nonpharmacological treatment options: promoting a healthy lifestyle

Common hormone replacement therapy myths busted for your patients

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9 Mental health

Learning outcomes

Introduction

Creating services that represent equal parity for mental health and physical health

The impact of stigma

Patients with mental health difficulties

Common mental health problems

Long-term conditions and mental health

Impact of mental health and depression on the physical health of those with long-term conditions

Integration of services

Psychological therapy

Serious mental illness and its impact on physical health

Suicide

What can general practice nurses do?

Conclusion

References

Chapter 10 Leadership in general practice nursing

Learning outcomes

Introduction

Background

Barriers to leadership development

Understanding the theory of leadership

Styles of leadership

Collective leadership

What makes a good leader?

Structure leadership programmes

Leadership with patients

General practice nurses leading through the COVID-19 pandemic

Conclusion

References

Chapter 11 Quality and safety

Learning outcomes

Introduction

Improvement science theory and methods

Working in a multidisciplinary team for effective quality improvement

Building multidisciplinary teams to improve quality

Implementing organisational change

Patient safety

Useful resources

COVID-19

Conclusion

References

Chapter 12 Primary care networks and multidisciplinary team-based working

Learning outcomes

Introduction

What is a primary care network?

Current state

Transformed state

The critical role of General Practice Nurses in primary care networks

What is multidisciplinary team-based working?

New roles in the multidisciplinary team

Critical factors for successful primary care networks

What does all this mean for General Practice Nurses?

Conclusion

References

Chapter 13 Digital health management

Learning outcomes

Introduction

Evolution of the digital General Practice Nurse

Patient expectations

Shared care

Introduction of digital tools in health care

Health apps

Social media

Animations

Video consultation

Barriers in practice to the adoption of technology-enabled care services

Digital readiness

Benefits of introducing digital health care

Person-centred technology-enabled care services

Best practice for technology-enabled care services at the front line

Good nursing practice in determining the type of delivery of care offered to patients

Inclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

National standards and good practice relating to technology-enabled care services

Incorporating diverse modes of delivery of care into the usual service you provide – adapting to adoption of digital delivery of care

Conclusion

References

 

An aparitie	17 Sept. 2021
Autor	Karen Storey , Julia Rhianedd Last
Dimensiuni	15.24 x 22.86 cm
Editura	Elsevier
Format	Paperback
ISBN	9780702080852
Limba	Engleza
Nr pag	368