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Type 2 diabetes and the role of nurses in its management (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2025). Type 2 diabetes and the role of nurses in its management. Nursing standard, https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2025.e12429

Type 2 diabetes has become a significant global public health issue. Its increasing prevalence is closely linked to sedentary lifestyles, suboptimal diets and high obesity levels. This article provides an overview of type 2 diabetes epidemiology, pat... Read More about Type 2 diabetes and the role of nurses in its management.

Embracing Authentic Leadership as an Introvert: A Self-Discovery (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2025). Embracing Authentic Leadership as an Introvert: A Self-Discovery. Practice Nursing, 36(5),

Sarah Butler describes her journey to discovering her authentic leadership style, showing that introverts can be excellent leaders through self-awareness and embracing their natural traits.

Enhancing preceptorship to mitigate transition shock among newly registered nurses working in primary care (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (in press). Enhancing preceptorship to mitigate transition shock among newly registered nurses working in primary care. Primary Health Care, https://doi.org/10.7748/phc.2025.e1854

Transition shock is a relatively new concept that describes the challenges of moving from the familiar role of preregistration nursing student to that of registered nurse. Newly registered nurses have to assume a new professional identity and meet th... Read More about Enhancing preceptorship to mitigate transition shock among newly registered nurses working in primary care.

Empowering General Practice Nurse Pathways to Professional Development and Improved Patient Care (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (in press). Empowering General Practice Nurse Pathways to Professional Development and Improved Patient Care. Primary Health Care,

General Practice Nurses (GPNs) play a crucial role in the UK's primary care landscape, addressing diverse patient needs from chronic disease management to health promotion. This article reviews the evolving role of GPNs, emphasising the importance of... Read More about Empowering General Practice Nurse Pathways to Professional Development and Improved Patient Care.

Understanding Burnout in Nurses - Identification and Coping Strategies (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2025). Understanding Burnout in Nurses - Identification and Coping Strategies. British Journal of Nursing, 34(4), 220-224. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0244

Burnout, a psychological syndrome caused by prolonged exposure to chronic workplace stressors, is a prevalent issue in nursing, characterised by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and a diminished sense of accomplishment. This article explores t... Read More about Understanding Burnout in Nurses - Identification and Coping Strategies.

Understanding literature reviews: a guide for enhancing nursing practice globally (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2025). Understanding literature reviews: a guide for enhancing nursing practice globally. Nurse Researcher, https://doi.org/10.7748/nr.2025.e1949

Background Literature reviews are essential in nursing for integrating research into practice, informing clinical guidelines and shaping health policy. They comprehensively synthesise the available evidence, supporting nurses in making informed decis... Read More about Understanding literature reviews: a guide for enhancing nursing practice globally.

Addressing staffing shortages: benefits and challenges of employing newly registered nurses in general practice settings (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2025). Addressing staffing shortages: benefits and challenges of employing newly registered nurses in general practice settings. Primary Health Care, https://doi.org/10.7748/phc.2025.e1856

The NHS is facing a critical shortage of general practice nurses (GPNs), which is projected to worsen significantly by 2030, threatening the sustainability of primary care services. Contributing factors include rising appointment volumes and patient... Read More about Addressing staffing shortages: benefits and challenges of employing newly registered nurses in general practice settings.

Motivational interviewing: a framework for healthcare assistants to improve patient-centred care (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2025). Motivational interviewing: a framework for healthcare assistants to improve patient-centred care. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 19(1), 007-009. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2025.19.1.007

Healthcare assistants are integral to patient care in the UK healthcare system, and often the first point of contact for patients to access care. This article explores the application of motivational interviewing as a transformative approach for heal... Read More about Motivational interviewing: a framework for healthcare assistants to improve patient-centred care.