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The BJN inform newsletter (30th November 2025)

Welcome to the November issue of the BJN inform newsletter.

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In this issue of the newsletter, update your knowledge on cataracts and surgery, discover ten practical steps to disseminating your research, and reflect on the value of transformational leadership.

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Cataract surgery

Cataract surgery is a commonly performed procedure, replacing the eye’s clouded natural lens with a clear artificial intraocular lens to restore vision and improve quality of life for patients. Sarah Schrocksnadel and Matthew Robertson provide an overview of the procedure, including assessment and equipment.

Cataracts

If you would like to learn more about the pathophysiology, key symptoms, clinical diagnosis and treatment options of cataracts, before delving deeper into cataract surgery, the following article by the same authors will provide you with a useful overview.

A practitioner’s quick guide to research dissemination

Thoughtful dissemination is what bridges research and practice. In this article, setting out ten practical steps for effective research dissemination, Dr Dilla Davis discusses the importance of clarifying purpose, choosing the right formats, and tailoring messages to policymakers, peers and the public, drawing on her own experience.

Transforming nursing: A series on nursing leadership – Transformational leadership

Leadership in nursing has a substantial impact on patient care and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals. In the sixth article of this series, Brian Webster and Geoffrey Walker OBE explore how transformational leadership can benefit staff members, as well as patients and organisations, while also considering the potential difficulties it presents, such as leader burnout.

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