Ayesha Clarkson describes a case study which discusses the treatment and management of a chronic wound.
This article has been commissioned for publication by Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd
Susan Gerry and Lynfa Edwards describe the use of a mini nutritional assessment tool in the management of leg ulcers.
Susan Gerry RGN, NP, DN Cert, CertEd (Adult), ENB 870: Dip in Professional Studies, Dip in Palliative Care is a District Nursing Sister with Bristol North Primary Care Trust.
Lynfa Edwards MSc, RGN, NDN, CertEd is a Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist, Ealing Primary Care Trust. Article accepted for publication: April 2003
MNA form (pp.30) reproduced with kind permission of Nestlé Nutrition Services
Bernadine Wrobel & Beth Maryon describe a small scale study which looked at the incidence of MRSA infection in a busy London suburb.
Bernadine Wrobel, BSc (Hons), DN, RGN is Primary Care Team Leader/DN, Havering PCT.
Beth Maryon, SCPT, DN, RGN is Practice Development Support manager/DN, Havering PCT.
Article accepted for publication: January 2006
Sylvie Hampton, Dr Stephen Young, Cathie Bree-Aslan and Anna Colbourn discuss the use of Parafricta ™ material in community care homes
Sylvie Hampton MA, BSc Hons, DpSN, RGN is a Tissue Viability Consultant, Eastbourne; Dr Stephen Young BSc, PhD, FRSM, Cathie Bree-Aslan RGN, DipN RSHom, DipHERB is a Tissue Viability Consultant, Eastbourne and Anna Colbourn RGN is a Tissue Viability Nurse, Wound Healing Centre, Eastbourne
Acknowledgements: This article was commissioned by APA Parafricta Ltd. Website for further information: www.parafricta.com
