Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Practice nursing in Glasgow after the new general practitioner contract

A Peter1

  • 1Greater Glasgow Health Board.

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Practice nurses in Glasgow are well-qualified and experienced, often performing extended duties. However, many face contract, facility, and team collaboration challenges impacting primary healthcare quality.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Comparative study on starch and protein secondary structures in brown, red, and black rice influenced by microwave treatment.

Food chemistry: X·2025
Same author

The impact of visible light component bands on polyphenols from red grape seed extract powder encapsulated in alginate-whey protein matrix.

Food chemistry: X·2024
Same author

A PROTOCOL FOR ACCELERATING THE ADOPTION OF EVIDENCE-BASED MATERNAL, NEWBORN, CHILD, AND NUTRITION HEALTH (MNCNH) INNOVATIONS TO REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY IN NIGERIA.

West African journal of medicine·2024
Same author

Management of patients with reduced dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase activity receiving combined 5-fluoruracil-/capecitabine-based chemoradiotherapy.

Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al]·2024
Same author

The clinical features and management of pulmonary embolism at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.

African journal of thoracic and critical care medicine·2021
Same author

Sleep-disordered breathing: Aids to diagnosis without a polysomnogram.

African journal of thoracic and critical care medicine·2021

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Primary Health Care
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The introduction of a new general practitioner contract in April 1990 prompted an evaluation of practice nurse roles.
  • Practice nurses are integral to primary healthcare delivery, undertaking diverse patient care responsibilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey practice nurses in greater Glasgow regarding their qualifications, experience, and employment conditions.
  • To identify challenges faced by practice nurses concerning contracts, facilities, and primary healthcare team functioning.

Main Methods:

  • A postal questionnaire survey was distributed to 153 identified practice nurses in greater Glasgow.
  • A response rate of 86% (131 nurses) provided data on demographics, roles, and perceived employment issues.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • The surveyed practice nurses were predominantly well-qualified, experienced, and often worked full-time.
  • A significant proportion reported inadequacies in their employment contracts, practice facilities, and primary healthcare team dynamics.
  • Many practice nurses engaged in extended duties, including health promotion activities.

Conclusions:

  • Ensuring quality in practice nursing requires clear definition, support, and monitoring of roles, skills, and facilities.
  • Collaboration among general practitioners, practice nurses, professional bodies, and health boards is crucial for addressing identified issues.
  • Professional development and improved working conditions are essential for practice nurses to effectively function as key primary healthcare team members.