Resources

Dr. Sandra Drum-mond discusses ways in which community nurses can work towards detecting and preventing obesity in their clients.

Topics:  Nutrition

Ian Pomfret discusses the findings of the latest audit outcomes with regard to standards for catheter care.

Topics:  Catheter care

Sallie Buck reviews some of the recent changes in the management of contraception.

Topics:  Knowledge base

Jacky Edwards discusses some of the aftercare problems faced by community nurses caring for plastic surgery wounds and donor sites.

Topics:  Wound Care

Michael Hughes defines incontinence and discusses its prevalence and service provision.

Kate Gerrish, Barbara Ross & Victor Thompson discuss maximising the contribution of the community nursing workforce and reviewing the responsibilities of different grades in relation to initial assessment.

Topics:  Assessment