Jacky Sisson describes a group initiative designed to explore the use of evidence based practice in community nursing.
Jacky Sisson BA (Hons), RGN, DN (Cert), CPT is a District Nurse/Community Practice Teacher, Southampton City Primary Care Trust.
Article accepted for publication January 2001.
Gillian Baker discusses the use of pain management tools in the community when dealing with patients with leg ulcers.
Gillian Baker BA (Hons) Community Health Studies, DN, RN, DipHE is a District Nursing Sister, Wokingham PCT, Berks.
Article accepted for publication February 2002.
Michael Hughes discusses the use of a client-centred model to promote continence
Michael Hughes RN, BSc (Hons), DipN, Cert HPM, MIHM, MRSH, SHEPS is an Independent Healthcare Training Consultant, London.
Article accepted for publication September 2001.
Rosie Pudner reports on findings from a recent wound management symposium.
Jacky Edwards continues her series of wound product focus with a discussion on the use of Telfa Clear.
Jacky Edwards BSc (Hons), PGDE, DSPN, RGN, is a clinical nurse specialist, South Manchester University Hospitals Trust.
Article accepted for publication February 2002.
Maggie Walker and Kay Levett describe an initiative designed to improve access to services for elderly people living in a rural area.
Maggie Walker BA, MSc, RGN, RHV is a Community Audit and Research Nurse and Kay Levett RGN, Dip Prof Prac, DN is a Placement Practice Co-ordinator, Conquest Hospital, East Sussex.
Article accepted for publication July 2001.
Susan Allen et al., describe a project to develop an integrated nursing team which challenges traditional rules and provides an efficient, economic and effective service
Susan Allen RN, RM, DipNEd, RNT, MSc is Head Ð Academic Affairs, Centre for Healthcare Education, University College, Northampton; Dr. John Toby MA, MB, BChir (Camb), FRCGP, FRCP; Dr. David Smart MB, ChB (Leics), MRCGP; Dr. Fiona Moore MB, BS (London), MRCGP, DRCOG;
Sally Clarke RN, Dip CHN (DN), BSc.
Article accepted for publication May 2001.
Health visitor, Amanda Wildbore reviews a case study of a woman who gave birth only to find that the baby had contracted the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia and looks at how this distressing scenario might have been avoided.
Amanda Wildbore, RGN, RHV, FPCert, BSc Hons is a Healthworker, Youth Offending Team, Trafford NHS Healthcare Trust, Sale.
Article accepted for publication August 2001
