Nurses comprise half the global health workforce. A nine million shortage estimated in 2014
is predicted to decrease by two million by 2030 but disproportionality effect regions such as …

Background Mild or pre-frailty is common and associated with increased risks of hospitalisation,
functional decline, moves to long-term care, and death. Little is known about the …

Background Safe and timely access to effective and appropriate medication through primary
care settings is a major concern for all countries addressing both acute and chronic disease …

Background Incontinence in people with dementia is one of the factors associated with the
decision to move to a care home. Managing incontinence adds to carer burden and has been …

Background Physician associates [PAs] (also known as physician assistants) are new to the
NHS and there is little evidence concerning their contribution in general practice. Aim This …

Background Dementia is one of the most disabling and burdensome diseases. Incontinence
in people with dementia is distressing, adds to carer burden, and influences decisions to …

Despite policy intentions for more healthcare out of hospital, district nursing services face
multiple funding and staffing challenges, which compromise the care delivered and policy …

Aim. This paper reports on the perceptions of experienced health visitors working with refugee
families in Inner London. Background. Women who are refugees and asylum seekers in …

Objectives To identify trials of home-based health behaviour change interventions for frail
older people, describe intervention content and explore its potential contribution to intervention …

Background: Primary health care is changing as it responds to demographic shifts, technological
changes and fiscal constraints. This, and predicted pressures on medical and nursing …