Progress report

Article Abstract:

A study of nurses' activity at Hatfield general practice, South Yorkshire, England has revealed a progression of responsibility. The results were compared with a similar 1970s survey. The 1990-1991 survey revealed an increase in the number of patients attended by nurses, an increase in clerical and organisational work and additional procedures undertaken. The 1990 survey identified 92 procedures compared with 75 in the 1970s. Organisational activities include managing clinics and home visits. The General Practitioner contract introduced in April 1990 was largely responsible for this role development.

Family medicine

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AIDS in Spain

Article Abstract:

The Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain has conducted a study into nurses' attitudes to AIDS and training and support for their treatment of patients. About 235 nurses participated from January to June 1990. The study indicated that age and sex of respondents influenced attitudes to AIDS. A correlation existed between the amount of training received and fears of the disease. Few nurses had been specially trained prior to working with AIDS patients. About 42.6% considered inadequate training in patient counselling resulted in communication problems.

Health aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Spain, AIDS (Disease)

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Stress and the CPN

Article Abstract:

A survey of community psychiatric nurses' (CPN) employment-related stress has established that CPNs experience more stress than their hospital-based colleagues. Interviews and questionnaires identified the 10 most and 10 least stress-making situations. The most stressful factors related to clinical issues and safety considerations. Isolation and lack of supervision caused least stress. CPNs considered greater responsibility and autonomy than hospital colleagues accounted for greater stress levels.

Job stress, Community psychiatric services, Community mental health services

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