Experiences of ethnic minority patients who are living with a primary chronic bowel condition: a systematic scoping review with narrative synthesis.

Background: Prevalence of chronic gastrointestinal diseases has been rising amongst ethnic minority populations in Western countries, despite the first-generation migrants originating from countries of low prevalence. Differences caused by genetic, environmental, cultural, and religious factors in each context may contribute towards shaping experiences of ethnic minority individuals living with primary bowel conditions. This review aimed to explore the experiences of ethnic minority patients living with chronic bowel conditions.

Linking social work agency perspectives on interprofessional education into a school of nursing and midwifery.

Recent policy documents have highlighted the importance of developing interprofessional education to support interprofessional practice. In particular improving communication between health and social care agencies has been highlighted as an educational and practice priority. This study set out to explore the interprofessional training needs of social work practitioners with social work agencies in North East London to ensure that the interprofessional courses were relevant to social work.

Recruitment and retention of dental nurses and dental hygienists in general practice.

Purpose Of Study: To explore the recruitment and retention of dental nurses and dental hygienists working in general dental practice in West Kent, and to identify training needs.

Basic Procedure: Questionnaire survey of 195 general dental practices in West Kent.

Main Findings: Problems with turnover of staff were reported by 19% of practices.