Ian Pomfret describes some of the more commonly experienced catheter problems and gives advice on tackling them.
Alexandra Nielsen examines the literature surrounding the role and management of exudate from chronic wounds.
Jessica Stone and Sarah Ransome describe the vital role of community nurses in the management of atopic eczema.
Jacinta Meighan-Davies and Helen Parnell discuss the rising incidence of allergic asthma in the UK and the challenges this poses for community nurses and patients.
Patricia Schooling discusses the rising incidence of allergy
throughout the UK population.
Nicki Ward gives an overview of spasticity as a result of Multiple Sclerosis and some advice to community nurses caring for patients.
Elaine Hemingway discusses the need for community nurses to work from a transcultural nursing perspective when caring for travellers or nomadic groups.