Trends in the primary healthcare nursing workforce in managing diabetes from two sample surveys in 2006-2008 and 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Aim: To examine trends in the primary healthcare nursing workforce and their community management of diabetes.

Method: Two representative surveys were carried out in 2006-2008 and 2016 among all primary healthcare nurses in Auckland. Nurses were randomly selected, and 26% (n=287) and 24% (n=336) completed a self-administered questionnaire and telephone survey.

Association of arterial stiffness and neuropathy in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Evidence is still emerging on the relationships of arterial stiffness with cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) and peripheral neuropathy (PN). To our knowledge no systematic reviews or meta-analyses of these associations have been published. The purpose of our review was to assess the association of arterial stiffness with each type of neuropathy.

Nurse's contribution to the diabetes annual review and funded programmes in Auckland, New Zealand.

Aims: Examine trends in nurse's contribution to diabetes funded programmes,estimate total nurse consultations, and document the division of diabetes care between doctors and nurses in general practice.

Methods: All primary health care nurses in Auckland were identified in 2006-8 and 2016 and 26% and 24% were randomly surveyed, achieving response rates of 86%and 73%, respectively. Participants completed a self-administered and telephone questionnaire detailing their contribution to diabetes funded programmes.

Trends in diabetes care and education by primary health care nurses in Auckland, New Zealand.

Aims: To examine trends in the management of patients with diabetes by primary health care nurses, its association with diabetes education and how valued and supported nurses feel in Auckland, New Zealand.

Methods: Two representative cross-sectional surveys of all nurses providing community-based care, and patients with diabetes they consult, were conducted in 2006-8 and 2016. All participants completed a self-administered questionnaire on biographical details and a telephone interview on their provision of diabetes care.

Improved foot management of people with diabetes by primary healthcare nurses in Auckland, New Zealand.

Aims: Evaluate trends in foot examinations for people with diabetes by primary healthcare nurses between 2006-2008 and 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Methods: All primary care nurses in 2006-2008 and 2016 were identified and 26% and 24% were randomly sampled and surveyed, respectively. Nurse participants completed a self-administered questionnaire and telephone interview about the care provided for people with diabetes.

Effect of nurse-led randomised control trials on cardiovascular risk factors and HbA1c in diabetes patients: A meta-analysis.

A systematic review and meta-analysis identified 42 randomised control trials comparing a nurse-led intervention with 'usual care' to quantify their effect on glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and major cardiovascular risk factors in diabetes patients. All relevant databases were systematically searched for publications to February 2016: MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE and Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). The 42 trials recruited 9955 diabetes patients (5022 randomised to intervention and 4933 to 'usual care').