Nursing Times Resources for the nursing profession
Research from the NIHR provides reassurance on safely reducing antibiotic prescribing in primary care in the drive to combat antimicrobial resistance.
When is it safe to withhold antibiotic prescriptions in primary care?
NIHR Summaries
Our NIHR Summaries section contains short overviews of research addressing the key questions in workforce and health and care systems. They are reproduced in partnership with the National Institute for Health Research.
Nurse staffing decisions: the Professional Judgement Framework
Tools can help managers estimate the number of nursing staff needed on a ward. The Professional Judgement Framework was developed to support these decisions.
Pregnancy outcomes in Black, Asian and minority ethnic women
A study explored why women from ethnic minorities have worse pregnancy outcomes than White women worldwide
Why do women feel unheard and dismissed by health professionals?
This NIHR Collection summarises research into why many women feel misunderstood by health professionals and how these barriers can be overcome.
Emergency department care for older people with frailty
A research study identified the key concerns of older people with frailty in the emergency department, revealing these differ from the NHS’s standard metrics
How severe mental illness affects physical health management
People with severe mental illness need personalised support to manage long-term physical conditions
Careers advisory service for aspiring clinical academic nurses and midwives
Find out how a careers advisory service for nurses and midwives interested in applying for research training fellowships was set up and evaluated
How to improve hospital care for children with learning disabilities
This study investigated the views of children, parents and staff members on hospital care for children who have learning disabilities
Seven findings that could save the NHS money and improve care
Discover seven research findings that could save the NHS money while also improving care
Experiences of minority ethnic health workers during the Covid-19 pandemic
This study investigated the risks experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic by NHS staff from a range of ethnicities