Pam Hodge

Developing and evaluating a new nursing student placement in public health teams

Developing and evaluating a new nursing student placement in public health teams

Placements of this type can help students appreciate the role of public health in nursing

Young woman with eating disorder

How to treat eating disorders in primary care

Three studies highlight the growing incidence of eating disorders in primary care

Picture shows a young woman suffering from insomnia with blue nighttime effect. This research digest looks at three studies relating to sleep health, insomnia and cognitive behavioural therapy as a primary care intervention.

Sleep health and insomnia treatment options

A look at three studies relating to sleep health, insomnia and cognitive behavioural therapy

Supporting carers as individuals to improve quality of life

Three recent studies observe the support given to carers

Father figures

Mental health and well-being: why supporting new fathers is crucial

Historically, healthcare has focused mainly on maternal health – but the emphasis on family mental well-being from birth highlights the need to ensure fathers are involved in interventions to promote their own welfare

The nurse associate role carves out a niche for itself

Could the nursing associate role bridge the gap between registered nurses and healthcare assistants?