Kim Robertson, Dr Katia Kayhko & Dr Pertti Kekki describe a Canadian home education study which looked at the impact on re-hospitalisation of first time post-myocardial infarction patients.
Kim Robertson RN, MN PhD(c) University of Helsinki, Assoc. Professor, School of Nursing, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
Dr Katia Kayhko Med. Sci. Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Primary Health Care, University of Helsinki, Finland
Dr Pertti Kekki MD, SC.D., DCM (Edin) Professor , Dept. of Primary Health Care, University of Helsinki, Finland. Article accepted for publication: May 2002
Corrine Chamberlain describes the implementation and evaluation of a rapid response and rehabilitation team in North Wales. Corrine Chamberlain RGN, Diploma in Professional Practice, BSc (Hons) was
F grade nurse with Wrexham Rapid Response Team. Now working as a District Nurse, NE Wales Trust Community Directorate, Flintshire. Article accepted for publication: July 2002
Dympna Pearson outlines the health benefits of reducing levels of obesity in the general population.
Dympna Pearson, SRD is a Consultant Dietitian and Freelance Trainer. Article accepted for publication: October 2002
Dr Mark Faulkner discusses a voluntary services intervention designed to place patients with psychosocial problems with relevant community-based agencies. Dr Mark Faulkner PhD, MSc, BA (Hons), PGCE (a), RGN, MBPsS is a Lecturer in the Department of Community Ageing Rehabilitation, Education and Research at the University of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Article accepted for publication: October 2002
Suzanne Clark discusses the scientific theory behind pressure ulcer formation. Suzanne Clark, RGN/DipN, is a Staff Nurse, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Article accepted for publication: August 2002
Rosemary Turnbull gives an overview of the treatment of atopic eczema in children.Rosemary Turnbull, RGN, RSCN, Paediatric Dermatology Specialist Nurse, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London. Article accepted for publication: April 2002
Jacky Edwards reviews the properties of Curafoam, Curafoam Island and Curafoam Plus. Jacky Edwards, BSc (Hons), RGN, PGDE, DSPN, ENB 264; 998; 870; N49 is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, South Manchester University Hospitals Trust. Article accepted for publication: April 2003
